The 8/52 Podcast driven by Cricket Hong Kong China

Botters is back as guest host for (probably) his last time ever, as we run through all the regular segments, and we have part two of the Shiroy and Shiraz Vachha My Story interview. Listen in as Botters tries to redeem himself after a disastrous tipping round two weeks ago.

Another massive interview in My Story this week, with Hong Kong cricket legend Afzaal Haider dropping by. In Part 1 of the interview, Afzaal talks about growing up in Pakistan and his rise through the Lahore cricket ranks. Guest host Jason Lui joins Buschy for all the regular segments, Tammy Chu is back for a monster Women's Cricket Wrap talking All Stars and Internationals, and Nitesh Hemlani goe...

Iconic Hong Kong cricket twins Shiroy and Shiraz Vachha join the podcast as this week's My Story guests, and in a shock to no-one, they talked so long we've had to split it into two parts! Guest host this week is none other than Botters, and he talks 20th century cricket in Hong Kong with the twins. All the regular segments as well, as we head into the first international cricket tournament in tow...

Buschy's in the hot seat with the Never Evers, copping the heat over his tips in last week's episode! All the usual stuff with a wrap of last weekend's senior matches, more PLOD this weekend, and the China women's team is in town ready for the upcoming Women's T20i Series.

Huge announcements on upcoming international cricket games here in Hong Kong, with the first series starting in December! My Story with the legend that is Tabarak Dar. All the usual segments as well with this week's guest host Nitesh Hemlani.

It's Hong Kong Sixes week in the 852, and Cricket Hong Kong, China's new player for the Sixes Sahal Malvernkar joins as guest host!. All (most) of the regular segments as well, with Nitesh dropping in for Challenge League, and plenty of 6's chat.

Guest co-host Siegfried Wai joins Buschy, and brings in Hong Kong legend Roy Lamsam! Listen to Roy talk about playing for Hong Kong in the 90's as a 16-year-old, smashing Rod Marsh's office window with Brett Lee, and how Virender Sehwag scored a double-century with Roy's bat! All the regular features as well, plus the big Hong Kong Sixes ticket giveaway. Who said "Sixes tix are in the mix!"?

Guest co-host Yasmin Daswani joins the podcast, and brings along Joyleen and Mahekdeep Kaur (no relation) from the successful women's East Asia Cup team for My Story. Another huge Sky Plaza Road with the men's team in Oman, Ins & Outs, Outs & Ins, Women's Cricket Wrap and Challenge League all in the show. And what's with the pineapple?

Hong Kong's team to China and for the Sixes announced! Tom Ingram joins as guest co-host and chats with Cricket Hong Kong, China's Talent Pathway Manager Mark Farmer about his journey to the 852. Massive Sky Plaza Road, Women's Cricket Wrap, Ins & Outs & Ins, and Challenge League finally gets an intro song!

Young superstar and Hong Kong, China Under 19 Men's captain Shiv Mathur makes his 8/52 Podcast debut! Guest co-host Jay "The Namibian Nightmare" joins Buschy to run through all the cricket action in Hong Kong from last week, and preview the upcoming Games. Tammy's back with the WCW, and Nitesh gives us all the latest from the Challenge. And Buschy's heard a rumour...

Season 2 Episode 4: Guest co-host Ady Lee joins Buschy to run through all of Hong Kong's cricket news, including a NEW segment just for Challenge League! Nitesh Hemlani joins the cast, along with regular Women's Cricket reporter Tammy Chu. Wilson joins us as this week's My Story guest, and Buschy's Birthday Bonanza has a special little shoutout.

Season 2 Episode 3: A man who this week's guest host Jamie Atkinson calls "the most dangerous bowler in Hong Kong at the moment" Ateeq Iqbal is this week's My Story guest! Atko and Buschy run through all last weekend's games and preview this weekend. Tammy Chu is back with the Women's Cricket Wrap , and Buschy's Birthday Bonanza has a cheeky secret birthday! Chapter 1 Intro: 0:28 - 7:05 Chapter 2...

Season 2 Episode 2: "The professor" Dan Pascoe joins this week's guest co-host Chris Carter and Buschy for "My Story". The boys also discuss the failed T20 WC campaign in "Sky Plaza Road". A new dedicated women's cricket segment starts with Tammy Chu , All this weekend's games covered in both "Ins & Outs" and the "Women's Cricket Wrap", and all the usual goodies as well.

Season 2 Episode 1: Season two of the 8 for 52 Podcast kicks off with a massive episode, and we have all the Hong Kong Sixes news with Cricket Hong Kong, China Operations Manager Ravi Nagdev. And just not Sixes, podcast exclusives on international tournaments coming to Hong Kong! There's all podcast segments, including big player transfer announcements in the off-season, none bigger than Botters'...

MASSIVE Episode 35 and the last for season 23/24. Is a Chinese Super League coming? Hong Kong Cricket Sixes reboot and the T20Blitz is happening again! Listen for our views. Siegfried Wai the Chinese legend of cricket in My Story. He has plenty of insights about the game for indigenous growth. All off season birthdays in Buschy's Birthday Bonanza. There's plenty of them! A wrap up of the whole sea...

Episode 34: The Namibian Nightmare joins us for this week’s My Story. Our very first prize give away winner is announced. Botters explains the Gap Ramblers semi-final loss. All our usual segments covering last week and this week's matches. Buschy’s Birthday Bonanza as always and much more.

EXCLUSIVE : Hong Kong, China Women's team has a new captain, and they're off to the Netherlands!! New skipper Natasha Miles joins us for all the updates. We missed last week due to Hong Kong terrible weather and other matters but we are back with a bang. Buschy wishes Buddha and others a happy birthday and Botters is back on his high horse. The wrap up at the end of the podcast, just like the whol...

Episode 32: Botters away again but that won’t stop us. We have some great Insta feedback from an up and coming female star. Another wet Outs & Ins with the weather gods impacting the Grand Final teams, Ins & Outs and praying for some good weather for a massive weekend of cricket. Sky Plaza Road and Buschy has had his ear to the ground again for his Rumour File. Buschy's Birthday Bonanza of...

Episode 31: Good to have Botters back in the 852 for a few days! ACC Premier Cup is done with some success for the boys. Botters and Buschy take a long hard look at the ups and downs of the campaign in Sky Plaza Road. All the usual segments with a wet Outs & Ins, Ins & Outs with Premier League back, Buschy's Birthday Bonanza and more!

Episode 30: Botters is still in the UK so it's a Zoom podcast this week, with both Botters and Buschy left with no nails after the final day of round robin play at the ACC Premier Cup. But for once NRR was in our favour and Hong Kong, China will play Oman on Friday the 19th in the semi-final. Buschy goes off about the ACC Premier Cup commentary. All the usual segments with Outs & Ins, Ins &amp...

Season 1 Episode 29 : Two massive games of cricket in Sunday Elite Div 1 and 2 that decided the grand final position. Head coach Simon Willis Zooms in from Oman in Sky Plaza Road to talk the UAE tour and the ACC Premier Cup in Oman. Buschy's Birthday Bonanza features a Botters impersonation. And all the up-coming games this weekend, including the huge Sunday Elite Division 2 final.

Season 1 Episode 28: What a show our Junior 13s and 16s put on! Massive weekend coming up in HK cricket. Sunday Grand Final spots, relegation and promotion on the line. Sky Plaza Road is back with the men in the UAE heading to the ACC Premier Cup in Oman. Buschy has one birthday thankfully in his Birthday Bonanza. Buschy get blasphemous about Botters brain fade. Bleep button required at times due...

Season 1 Episode 27 : Last Premier League matches before a break for the Internationals. Saturday Cup underway. That and more in Outs and Ins. A quiet Ins and Outs due to Easter but still two games to cover. Sky Plaza Road is back with the men heading to the ACC Premier Cup in Oman. We have the squad! Buschy has a big rumour! And Buschy's Birthday Bonanza is a special one again this week.

Season 1 Episode 26 : Tom Ingram and Elliot Andrews from CCC Jing Sun join Botters and Buschy for the funniest My Story on record. In between laughs they share their thoughts on how the comp structure in Hong Kong can be improved. Saturday Premiers have been decided and congrats to them. That and more in Outs and Ins. In Ins and Outs, Premier League, an important Sunday Div 2 game and the kick off...

Season 1 Episode 25 : The Nepal Captain for My Story . Sensational! Sky Plaza Road huge again with the Friendship Cup, Tri Nations and the ACC Premier Cup not far away. Saturday Grand Finalists and relegated teams decided. That and more in Outs and Ins . In Ins and Outs , Premier League and Saturday Grand Finals the highlights as well as our tips for each match. And an 8/52 Podcast regular has a b...