Episodes

  • The Afghanistan Women’s Cricket Team

    The Afghanistan Women’s Cricket Team
    Feb 3 2025
    In a very special episode Nikki Chaudhuri and Melissa Story speak to Afghan women’s cricketers Firooza Amiri, Nahida Sapan, and Benafsha Hashimi. They share their cricketing stories from Afghanistan to Australia, how they discovered their love of cricket and what it’s been like adjusting to their new lives down under. We also hear about what action they would like to see from the ICC and how the global cricket community can help them live their dreams. From Firooza cover driving like Virat Kohli, Benafsha loving to face bouncers, and Nahida’s heartfelt message of hope to women and girls in Afghanistan - these three women’s positivity and enthusiasm is not one to miss. Thank you to Firooza, Nahida and Benafsha again for their time and if you’d like to support the Afghanistan women’s cricket team, please see the link to donate here: https://www.lords.org/refugeefund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • WASHES DAILY: Whitewash Complete

    WASHES DAILY: Whitewash Complete
    Feb 1 2025
    Nikki Chauduri is joined by Simon Hughes for a post mortem on England's disastrous Ashes campaign which ended with a humbling innings defeat and a 16-0 overall score. The Australians once again exposed the chasm in ability between the two teams, with some brilliant bowling on the third day, led by the superb leg spinner Alana King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • WASHES DAILY: Soaring Sutherland & Catching Crisis

    WASHES DAILY: Soaring Sutherland & Catching Crisis
    Jan 31 2025
    Nikki and Melissa ask the question: ‘Was this England’s most disappointing performance yet?’. With many dropped catches, a superb knock from Sutherland, and a Mooney century to look forward to, the girls discuss how England move on from this series in the new Tier era and create more competition for spaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • WASHES DAILY: King of The Ashes

    WASHES DAILY: King of The Ashes
    Jan 30 2025
    Melissa and Nikki discuss Day 1 of the Women’s Ashes (pink ball) Test at the MCG. Alana King worked her magic in front of the Shane Warne stand while England had some tame dismissals as they collapsed to 170 all out. The girls talk Test match techniques, the swinging ball, and the dynamic youth in the Australian line-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • WASHES DAILY: Magical Mooney and Embarrassing England

    WASHES DAILY: Magical Mooney and Embarrassing England
    Jan 25 2025
    Melissa, Nikki and Luke confront another disappointing England performance and marvel at the skill of Beth Mooney. In addition, they dissect England Coach, Jon Lewis’ bewildering comments on Australia’s advantageous climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • WASHES DAILY: So Near and So Far

    WASHES DAILY: So Near and So Far
    Jan 23 2025
    Melissa Story, Nikki Chaudhuri and Luke Wolstenholme mull over England's 5th successive defeat in the women's Ashes, though Australia were on this occasion saved by the Tasmanian weather. They also discuss the mini-storm stirred up by the adverse comments on some England players' fitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • WAshes daily: England Traumas, Australia Triumphant

    WAshes daily: England Traumas, Australia Triumphant
    Jan 20 2025
    Nikki, Melissa and Luke dive deep on the first t20 between Australia and England. Australia retain the Ashes as England continue to struggle against spin. Just how fearless can you be, before you start looking at changes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • WAshes Daily: Missed Opportunity for England

    WAshes Daily: Missed Opportunity for England
    Jan 14 2025
    Nikki and Melissa review the 2nd WAshes ODI where England bowled out Australia for 180, but fell short in their run chase by 21 runs despite the batting efforts of Amy Jones. It was a day for the spinners with Alana King taking taking 4-25 and England’s Ecclestone and Capsey taking 7 of the Australian wickets. Stay tuned for more WAshes Dailies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins