Episodes
Ian Smith, Mike Hesson and World Cup winner Emily Drumm review a remarkable test series between India and Australia, following the tourists' dramatic victory in the final match. Should Tim Paine keep the captaincy? What next for Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill? Do the Aussies have a problem in their middle order?   The trio also discuss the state of the World Test Championship, whether Joe Root is back, and Sophie Devine's historic T20 knock.
Published 01/21/21
Ian Smith, Mike Hesson and World Cup winner Emily Drumm analyse the epic third test between Australia and India at the SCG, with the series now heading towards a decider in Brisbane. Is Steve Smith still a cheat? Should Tim Paine give up the captaincy? And is Cheteshwar Pujara really a problem? The trio also discuss Colin Munro, Doug Bracewell, Amy Satterthwaite, Frankie MacKay, Kyle Jamieson and sledging in women's cricket. 
Published 01/12/21
Ian Smith and Mike Hesson dive into a feast of test match cricket, reviewing the second test between Australia and India, the Blackcaps against Pakistan, and Sri Lanka's tour of South Africa. How much pressure are the Aussies under? What's wrong with Steve Smith? Where does Tim Southee rank after taking his 300th wicket? Plus, Smithy pays tribute to his old team-mate John F Reid, who passed away aged 64.
Published 01/01/21
Ian Smith, Mike Hesson and World Cup winner Emily Drumm review the astonishing first test between Australia and India, and try to explain one of the greatest collapses in cricket history. They also analyse how the Blackcaps will go against Pakistan, and touch on Adam Milne and Colin Munro in the Big Bash. 
Published 12/23/20
Ian Smith and Mike Hesson take a look at the Blackcaps' comprehensive win in the first test against the West Indies, and try and work out just how good New Zealand's bowling attack is. They also preview the upcoming series between Australia and India, talking Cameron Green, Will Pucovski and Steve Smith's captaincy ambitions. Plus, the pair look at the new rules in the Big Bash, and give their thoughts on the switch hit from Glenn Maxwell.
Published 12/11/20
Ian Smith and Mike Hesson take a look at India's struggles in Australia, and ask whether the local pitches are favouring the batsman too much. They also discuss Steve Smith's form, Jonny Bairstow and Dawid Malan's performances against South Africa and hone in on the Blackcaps easy T20 series win against the West Indies. Has Devon Conway now guaranteed a spot in the order? What about Glenn Phillips? And is it time for Ross Taylor to move on from the shortest form of the game? All of that, plus...
Published 12/01/20
With the home summer of cricket also upon us, Ian Smith and Mike Hesson catch up to preview the Blackcaps series against the West Indies. The pair ask whether Devon Conway will play, whether the Windies will be any good and how NZ will go without Kane Williamson and Trent Boult. Plus, Mike tells us which Indian player to watch ahead of the massive series in Australia. There's also a break down of the upcoming limited overs match-up between England and the Proteas in South Africa. 
Published 11/25/20
Ian Smith and Mike Hesson review another IPL title for the Mumbai Indians, a headline performance from Trent Boult and Virat Kohli's absence for most of the tour of Australia. They also discuss the West Indies quarantine troubles in New Zealand, Will Pucovski and Pakistan's new Test captain
Published 11/12/20
Ian Smith and Mike Hesson preview the IPL playoffs, how RCB are preparing, and whether they can take the title. They also review India's squad for the upcoming tour of Australia, ask whether Luke Ronchi is the right choice for the Blackcaps batting coach, and decipher how New Zealand will cope with their current injury crisis 
Published 11/05/20
Ian Smith and Mike Hesson discuss whether Stephen Fleming could lose his job at CSK, the form of KL Rahul, Lockie Ferguson's fiery spell and reflect on the sad passing of New Zealand legend John R Reid
Published 10/23/20