Welcome to the Bishop and Bear at Christmas. The perfect time to look back at the year in cricket. Being the friendly sort of boozer that we are, a whole bunch of guests have popped in to toast the season with you and of course your ursine landlord and episcopal barman.   As the drink flowed, everyone was more than happy to share their highs and lows of the year and we had our own Guerilla style awards too. Heroes, Villains, Clowns, Top teams and Magic Moments (both on and off the field) were proposed and cogitated over. And a very broad selection we ended up with too, from Australia to Uganda and Josh Hull (who – listen and find out) to Glenn Maxwell.    Along the way, we dive in and out of all of the following.   ·     New Zealand series draw and the defeat that was a win for cricket ·     Diamonds on the soles of Joffra’s shoes in Kimberley ·     Bangladesh – The forgotten series ·     IP Hell 2 months, 74 matches and a Duckworth Lewis Final ·     Ireland’s 4 day Test (but they prioritised World Cup qualification – which went well) ·     Australia World Test Champions – and India practice being runners up ·     Moral Ashes – Broadway Broad and Dozy Jonny B ·     Women’s Ashes Draw and World T20 – but not great Tests for England Women against Aus or India (despite Tammy’s double ton) ·     New Zealand’s Never-Ending Tour ·     Surrey Champions again – are they the Manchester City of English Cricket? ·     World Cup Disaaaaster Darling (and Moody Modi) ·     Much Wobbling in the Windies   Do have a listen and most importantly, let us know who your choices would be for Hero; Villain; Clown; Team of the Year; On field moment and Off field moment.   Our very best to you and yours for a fabulous holiday season and new year. We will be back to welcome you into the internets favourite virtual cricket pub in the new year.   Cheers from Your Ursine Landlord and Episcopal Barman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices