On The Front Foot

This week on On The Front Foot, we discuss the revolving door of Black Caps contracts, reflect on NZ A's successful Australian tour, and examine the implications of the Big Bash League's move towards private ownership. Plus, with concerns growing over the rising cost of attending live cricket, we ask - could next year's Ashes become an event only accessible to the wealthy? Share your thoughts: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com . LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Australian commentator Jim Maxwell to discuss the likely makeup of the Australian test side for the series against the Black Caps. They also discuss the extraordinary selection moves made by Pakistan and NZ Cricket's deepening financial controversy. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney are joined by Peter Holland to assess the impact of the huge loss sustained by New Zealand cricket. They also touch on the plight of the Pakistan team in England. Share your views at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of On The Front Foot, Australia's humiliating test defeat has prompted a shake-up for the second test against Bangladesh. Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney assess what changes have been made as they look to bounce back. Closer to home, New Zealand Cricket is facing a growing financial challenge, and we examine what it could mean for the game. Plus, Remember This takes us back 41 years to Carisbrook for one of cricket's memorable moments from a bygone era. As always, share your thoughts at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of On The Front Foot, Black Caps spinner Jayden Lennox joined Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to reflect on a breakthrough tour of the West Indies and discuss the opportunity that awaits on New Zealand A’s upcoming tour of Australia. They also tackle the growing questions around England cricket's drinking culture following another controversial week, and ask whether Stephen Fleming has already identified the ideal successor to Ben Stokes in England's Test side. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, it's back to the future for England’s cricket team, with Joe Root returning as captain under another Kiwi coach. Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss what Stephen Fleming has to offer, catching techniques, finger clicking leading to a player ban, and pay tribute to the late Bob Blair. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney pay tribute to one of the greats – Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away at age 89. They also discuss a series win in the West Indies, the ICC’s recognition of Black Caps all-rounder Nathan Smith, and the continued absence of a new test coach for England. Share your views at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney focus their attention on the Black Caps’ one day series in the Caribbean. They also discuss Australia’s dominance at the W20 tournament in England, what can be done to make the White Ferns competitive again, and along with Peter Holland, they relive some memories from Kane Williamson’s 16 years of international cricket. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps' emphatic test and series win features this week on the podcast, joined by former England pace bowler Steven Finn, BBC commentator Simon Mann and Peter Holland to assess the series. They also discuss Ben Stokes' retirement, and wonder if McCullum is safe in his coaching role. Your views onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by TMS commentator Daniel Norcross and Peter Holland to assess the Oval test and look ahead to the one at Trent Bridge. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney pay tribute to Kane Williamson, and discuss who is best suited to replace the batting maestro. They also discuss the changes England was forced to make, resulting in a squad unrecognisable as the one that won the first test, and the key improvement the White Ferns will need to make if they want to make the WT20 semi-finals. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney conduct a postmortem on the Lord's test which provided less than two days of cricket on a sub-standard pitch. Plus, former England spinner Vic Marks and statistician Andy Zaltzman joined them to review the proceedings from the home of cricket. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh from the comprehensive win over Ireland, the Blackcaps arrived inn London for Test Week with some encouraging news. Not only is the team fully fit but they also received the news that one of the previous injured players was back to full fitness and ready to play at Lords. Send your comments to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Black Cap Rachin Ravindra and White Ferns Coach Ben Sawyer as both teams prepare for major events in England. Plus, former Black Cap Hamish Marshall shares a few of his memories of playing at Lords. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, commentator and writer Andrew Alderson joins us to assess the Lords team's match-ups, lessons for the White Ferns after the first T20 against England and leaks investigated from the NZC computers. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com . LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by special guest Wisden Editor Lawrence Booth to chat about the release of the 163rd edition of the cricketers' bible, the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack. They also reflect on the White Ferns’ one day series against England and the postponed NZ T20 competition. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Peter Holland returns to assess the Black Caps' test squad for Ireland and England. Later, former White Fern Kirsty Bond offers her thoughts on the team to defend the WT20 in England. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the Black Caps’ tour of Bangladesh and look at the challenges the new NZ Cricket is facing. Plus, they dive into the White Ferns squad named for the World Cup, and ask whether the substitution rule needs to be revised. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney react to the rumours around the appointment of the new NZ Cricket CEO. They also discuss whether anything was achieved in the ODI series in Bangladesh, and whether there’s room for any new talent in the test squad for England. Your views are welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Tom Latham and Tim Robinson from the Black Caps joined the podcast to talk about the Bangladesh and Sri Lankan tours, respectively - as well as what future holds for a New Zealand cricket summer with the extension of T20 across the globe. We also discuss who should be included in the test squad for England. Your thoughts welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.