After a short break the Japan Cricket Pod returns with a fascinating chat with Alex Shirai-Patmore who was recently recalled to the Japan National Squad after an eight-year absence. This interview was done before that recall and you can hear Alex discuss his early cricketing experiences in the UK and playing with and against some of the best English players of this current generation, as well as how he has seen Japanese cricket evolve during his ten years living and playing here.  For those who like to skip through to various sections, here are the timings:  Start - 06:30 Season Round Ups 06:30 - 10:25 Early Life 10:25 - 20:20 Early Cricket in England 20:20 - 39:50 Cricket in Japan, Tokyo Wombats 39:50 - 58:45 International Career 58:45 - 1:15:45 Cricket Stories 1:15:45 - Finish Favourite things about Japan If you have time please do follow the show on Instagram: www.instagram.com/japan_cricket_podcast, and feel free to message me there in the comments section for each episode, and if you have the time then a rating or review on whichever platform you listen would be much appreciated.