On The Front Foot

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Garth Gallaway to give their predictions on the lineup for the Bengaluru test.   They also pay tribute to Black Cap Brian Hastings who passed away last week, and celebrate the White Ferns’ success in reaching the semifinal of the WT20.  Your views are welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com   LISTEN ABOVE&nbs...

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by commentator and writer Andrew Alderson to analyse the options available for Southee's replacement as Black Caps skipper, and how can the Black Caps turn around their performance against India? Plus, a lucrative pay increase for IPL contracted players.  Your views are welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com   LISTE...

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland to review the failure that was the Sri Lanka tour and discuss the changes that will be needed for the upcoming Indian tour. Plus, they pay tribute to a distinguished administrator who died this week.   Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener...

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the first test against Sri Lanka. Then, joined by Peter Holland, they offer some selection options for the second test in Galle, playing on the same surface as the first.   Your views are welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, leg spinner Ish Sodhi joined Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to share his excitement for the upcoming season.   Tim Southee also stopped by to give an insight into the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle.   Send your views to  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 Garth Gallaway to reflect on a washed out test and assess the White Ferns team selected for the WT20 in Dubai.   They also discussed whether or not the World Test Championship needs an overhaul.   Send your thoughts to 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 Firebirds all-rounder Nathan Smith as he celebrates his first Black Caps contract. Darryl Mitchell dropped by to chat his preparations for the test against Afghanistan, and the boys discuss the question of if Joe Root is England’s best batsman.   Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com    LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystud...

This week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney are focusing their attention on the World Test Championship, as a number of test series give teams the opportunity to earn points on the road to the final. Also on the agenda is the White Ferns’ preparations for the Women’s WT20 in UAE, and some cricket history – a segment of cricket of humour with a slice of an after-dinner speech.   Se...

Today on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney dig into the World Cricketers Union’s desire to address the broken and unsustainable cricket calendar, which it says is confusing and chaotic. Do they have any chance?   And, they talk about the onerous task our administrators face in trying to secure top players on a national contract.   Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com   L...

This week on On The Front Foot it’s a reunion for the old commentary team as John Parker joins Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to assess the Black Caps squad for the subcontinent, and what conditions they’re set to face. Michael Bracewell also joins the boys, taking a look at this week’s 60-year test cricket milestone.   Send your views to  onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com     LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudi...

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney reflect on the likely make up of the test team set to play Afghanistan in India.   Plus, they’re joined by Garth Gallaway as they pay their respects to an England cricketer Graham Thorpe, who passed away at 55, and remember one of the greats of the game, Bert Sutcliffe, 75 years on.   Send your thoughts to  onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com  ...

Is cricket losing control of its test cricketers? As fewer players are signing with NZC, former first class cricketer Peter Holland joins us to discuss the current problem, what kind of team is likely to play the test against Afghanistan and in India. Plus, will the current England side be tougher to beat in December than the side that last toured here? Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.c...

This week, the The West Indies showed a marked improvement at Trent Bridge - but can they extend it for the third test? Later, we discuss if there's a quick fix for the White Ferns ahead of their next world T20 in October, and who should be the next Black Caps bowling coach? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discussed whether the West Indies improve enough to be competitive with England.   Brian Lara thinks that Jimmy Anderson is the greatest fast bowler to have played the game, what do the boys think?   And, how can the White Ferns improve after the disastrous series in England?   Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com   LISTEN A...

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by commentator Andrew Mason from Barbados to preview the test series in England. Plus, the Black Caps contract offers include a future pace bowling trio, and the White Ferns are struck with weather issues as they strive for a win in England.   Your views welcome, send them to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com     LISTEN ABOVE   See...

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by former first-class player Peter Holland. On their agenda was the WT20 final, what the White Ferns can do to find their way back to winning, and England’s new test line up for their series with the West Indies.   Plus, they took a look at the new book ‘True to the Spirit of Cricket’, which pays tribute to Don Neely.   Your...

This week on On the Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined once more by cricket writer Andrew Alderson. They discussed the final four of the WT20, gave an assessment of the Super Eights, and dug into the repercussions of Kane Williamson turning down a central contract for NZ Cricket.   Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney are joined by cricket reporter Andrew Alderson to take a look at where the Black Caps are at.   The team has returned home after the missing the Super Eights at the WT20 and a performance review seems to be in order. On top of that, the boys bid a white ball farewell to Trent Boult.   Send your thoughts to  onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com  ...

On this week’s episode of On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney take a look at New Zealand’s early exit from the T20 World Cup. Black Caps coach Warren Lees joined them to review the loss to the West Indies, and offer some ideas about how to move on and the need for a comprehensive review.   Send your thoughts to  onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener f...

This week, there was a humiliating loss to Afghanistan for the Black Caps. Expert Garth Gallaway joins the podcast to assess and analyse the failings and confirm where improvement is needed - quickly. Your views welcome here: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re one week out from the T20 World Cup and this week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney began their analysis. Former Australian spinner Xavier Doherty joined them to assess the Australian team, and Devon Conway confirmed that he is fit and ready for the Carribean.   Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

This week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney dig into T20 cricket. Will the Black Caps be at a disadvantage without warmup matches? Does the T20 game need some rule changes to make the contest between bat and ball more even?   Send your thoughts to   onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com     LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss whether Colin Munro was blacklisted by NZ Cricket. Time has caught up with Jimmy Anderson, England cricket is facing financial challenges, and a young cricketer on the way up reflects on his first tour with the Black Caps.   Your views are welcome at  onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

This week on On The Front Foot Bryan and Jeremy were joined by the most respected voice in Women’s Cricket to assess the state of the women’s game and relive a great moment in her personal career. Plus, West Indian commentator Andrew Mason called in from the Caribbean to provide an insight into the preparation for the WT20.   Send your views to   onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com     LISTEN ABOVE   See o...

This week on On The Front Foot Bryan and Jeremy were joined by commentator Garth Gallaway to discuss the team named for the WT20, the positives and their reservations. They were also joined by the author of ‘Three Quicks’, a new book that gives tribute to Boult Soothe and Wagner.     Send your views to   onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com     LISTEN ABOVE     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...