Pete and Gideon see South Africa surge to within sight of a stirring World Test Championship victory, thanks to a bold and brilliant hundred from Aiden Markram, the one-leg wonder Temba Bavuma, and a pitch with no peril. Also: pastries. Plus our Cayman correspondent. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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21:13
I FALL TO PIECES: World Test Championship Day 2
Pete and Gideon watch the World Test Championship final accelerate towards its conclusion, thanks to brilliant pace bowling, brittle batting and dubious selection. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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19:34
CATCH A WAVE: World Test Championship Day 1 Review
Pete and Gideon get caught up in the surges and eddies of a fluctuating first day of the World Test Championship final in which the bowlers ruled but Steve Smith and Beau Webster made their presences felt. South Africa hold the edges; Australia hold the edge. Title in honour of the late Brian Wilson. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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24:55
THE HANGING GARDEN: Final Lineups, Marnus, Konstas & Jay!
Peter and Gideon relax in the Harris Garden at Lord's as they compare the teams for the World Test Championship Final, reflect on Marnus Labuschagne's new career as opener, what this means for Sam Konstas, and the world's widest slips cordon. Also: a few precious stolen moments with Jay! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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23:09
DAY OF THE LORDS: World Test Championship Preview
Pete and Gideon return to Lord's, and watch the Aussies go through their paces as the minutes tick away to the World Test Championship final. Mitchell Starc likes mowing! Jarrod Kimber stops by! All this and more. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gideon Haigh and Pete Lalor have been writing about cricket, and talking about music, books, movies, television and life, for nearly fifteen years. Now they do it with a podcast recorder handy, which sometimes they remember to turn on. Stand by for a podcast full of insights and lacking in organisation.
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