The Bowler’s Union Podcast

In this episode we try and pick New Zealand's greatest ever test bowling attack! The rules of our picks are the following We pick a player based on their absolute peak We have to include at least one spinner We have to include a genuine all-rounder We assume that our bowling attack will randomly play somewhere in the world and as such has to be balanced appropriately! We don't quite agree about th...

We chat with our former teammate and current England coach Jeetan Patel! Right now Jeets is guiding an exciting group of young England spinners after an illustrious playing career. A passionate and competitive bowler he amassed over 1300 career wickets including 892 in first class cricket. Warwickshire, his second home had him back every season after representing the county in 2009! He is quite po...

In this episode we chat about a few current issues on the cricket circuit! We discuss Pre Season singing! Barks not in the cricket draft draft! England in the champions trophy! County cricket transfer news! Our new upcoming membership! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the epis...

In this episode we discuss how to use your bouncer! We discuss When is a good time to use it Getting it high? Why its such an important delivery England's short ball tactics! Using it in club cricket And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to...

We chat with Australian legend Damien Fleming! Damien's test career started astonishingly with a hattrick in his first match against Pakistan. He was renowned for his exceptional skill level and cricket brain. Damien was a world cup winner in 1999 and Australian cult hero! He retired in 2003 to coach the bowlers at the Australia academy in 2003. We discuss Quickfire questions Lancashire league cri...

In this episode we try and pick South Africa's greatest ever test bowling attack! The rules of our picks are the following We pick a player based on their absolute peak We have to include at least one spinner We have to include a genuine all-rounder We assume that our bowling attack will randomly play somewhere in the world and as such has to be balanced appropriately! We don't quite agree about t...

In this episode we chat with Hampshire and England Lions Sonny Baker! Our first guest of 2025 is Sonny Baker! This couldn't be better timed as he has had an amazing year and just earned himself an England development contract. He has a reputation as being a rocketman and you can listen to his enthusiasm on this podcast! He has had a few injury setbacks leading into this winter but we are sure this...

In this episode we try and pick England's greatest ever bowling attack! The rules of our picks are the following We pick a player based on their absolute peak We have to include at least one spinner We have to include a genuine all-rounder We assume that our bowling attack will randomly play somewhere in the world and as such has to be balanced appropriately! We don't quite agree about this team i...

In this episode we discuss managing your body throughout your career! We discuss Coffee! Working out what works for you! Avoiding injury! The right amount of bowling in the warm up! Cold plunges! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our...

In this episode we discuss the things we would do differently during our career! Hindsight is a wonderful thing! We discuss Working harder! Training more outside our comfort zones! Nutrition and meal prep! Being stubborn! Reducing junk volume! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch...

In this episode we chat about a few current issues on the cricket circuit! We discuss Listener questions and bowling speeds! Are there too many T20 competitions? Big Bash overseas stars gone The upcoming India v England white ball series The goat keeps going! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If yo...

In this episode we analyse the bowling of Australia's Scott Boland! We discuss His stock ball and what he is trying to do! The pace and angle of his run-up! His mid crease position! Wobble seam! His super strength and what you should copy! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the...

In this episode we discuss bowling at LHBs if you are a right armer and RHBs if you are a lefty! We discuss Coffee, Pale Ale, Red Wine and Snoop Dogg! Staying over the wicket and swinging it back in! Positions on the crease! Making sure you can get three modes of dismissal? When to go around the wicket! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it wi...

In this episode we reflect on our first year of podcasting! We discuss Where our downloads are from? Our most downloaded episode! Lessons from Steyn and Abbott! Our funniest guests? New Years resolutions! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscrib...

In this episode share some funny stories from our away days! Enjoy our Christmas special! We discuss Making the news in Durham! Broken hand punching a door! Blow ups at Trent Bridge! Holding a BBQ for ransom! Celebrations gone wrong at Hove! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch th...

In this episode we give our answers to our very own quickfire questions. We also look at the results of a recent poll we did on the subject! We discuss Pace or bounce Swing or seam Bowled or caught behind Back of the hand slowy or knuckle ball Yorker or bouncer And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If...

In this episode we chat with Surrey and England's Jamie Overton! Jamie has had an amazing but challenging career so far! He has won multiple titles with Surrey and is an important part of their current dynasty who in 2025 will be looking for their 4th consecutive title! Prior to that bowled with blistering pace at Somerset where he learned his trade alongside his brother impressing people all over...

In this episode we keep you updated with all the latest news on the cricket circuit! We discuss Some listener questions The IPL draft and the high profile bowlers England in the West Indies and NZ! Australia's tough start to the summer County cricket management shake up And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also lov...

In this episode we chat with Leicestershire and England's Josh Hull. Hully has had an amazing year and shot to stardom! In his first full professional season he won the Metro Bank Cup with Leicestershire after having an amazing tournament. He was rewarded for those performances with his first Hundred contract at the Manchester Originals and finally he earned a test cap against Sri Lanka at the Ova...

In this episode we chat with Ross Dewar from Cricket strength. Ross has a great reputation in the game. He has worked at Northants, Somerset and Worcestershire helping nurture some great talent before concentrating on his own business where he feels he can help players the most! We discuss Why Ross left the pro game Politics in cricket What his perfect warm up looks like! How to integrate strength...

In this episode we talk all about fitness testing! Its one of the most feared days of the year and we give you some background into what really goes on! We discuss Skinfolds and freezing callipers CMJs Sprint Tests S&Cs Run 2s And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode t...

In this episode we keep you updated with all the latest news on the cricket circuit! We discuss Some listener questions England losing in Pakistan England's latest central contracts Shakib called for throwing! Lehman is Northants new head coach And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch...

We chat with former England international and ex Durham, Yorkshire and Surreys Liam Plunkett! Liam is a multi time county championship winner and of course, 2019 world cup winner! In the final he took 3-42 off 10 overs, and took 11 wickets at 24 with an economy at under 5s in the competition. His ability to bowl with pace and aggression while taking wickets in the middle overs set England apart ov...

In this PRO INTERVIEW we chat with Glamorgan's Mason Crane! Mason has had a fascinating career so far. He burst onto the scene with Hampshire and earned himself an England call-up at a very young age, particularly for a spinner. Mason has since moved clubs and now plays for Glamorgan where he is rediscovering some of his best form and plays a pivotal role for his new county. We discuss Quickfire q...

In this episode we discuss getting released and being rejected! We have both had to deal with being rejected and released during our careers and we share our personal experiences of it! We also discuss how we were able to get through those difficult periods in our lives and hopefully, help you the listeners too! If you want to reach out regarding this subject please message us on any of our social...