The County Chat

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. In the third episode we cover Gloucestershire, who following a tough off-season, with lots of players leaving will hope for some improvement following 2025. Chapters Intro 00:00-2:12 Team Overlook and look back at 2025 2:12...

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. With that the second episode is Northamptonshire, covering the county and all their strengths and weaknesses with a brief review of the 2025 season. Chapters Intro 00:00-00:45 Team Overlook and look back to 2025 00:45-11:50...

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. The first episode covers Kent, after a poor 2025 how will the Canterbury based side look for 2026 and who will be their standout players. Chapters Intro 00:00-02:20 Team Overlook and look back to 2025 02:20-13:30 A look at...

Sussex Cricket have been bailed out by the ECB, this video discusses how this happened and what it means for county cricket in a wider sense. A discussion of the Leonard Curtis Financial report, and what this shows is the systemic faults within the County Cricket system and its financial viability going forward.

Luke Wright steps down as the ECB's chief selector, time to discuss who might replace him and why the emphasis must be on a change in selection mindset to harness the psychological skills and mentality that has hallmarked the Bazball era. This video talks all about where England's cricket red ball team must go to start challenging for World Test Championships, rather than attempting to be...

The ashes are over and Australia have won 4-1. A predictable result, but plenty to reflect on with lots of off the field problems and general frustration from England fans on the product that was produced down in Australia. Especially given the financial aspect of English fans travelling down under. A lack of planning? Far too loose on and off the field? And where does England cricket go now? All...

Liam Before Wicket and I discuss the Ashes two test matches in, as England fans we review the first two tests and look to see if there is any optimism to take for the next three. As English fans we discuss all the things that went wrong with the first two tests, as well as all things wrong with England cricket in a wider sense. As well as how Australia’s dominance often feels inevitable in tours o...

A full deep dive into the 2nd test match, dissecting all that happened in Brisbane to leave Australia 2-0 up in the series. Timestamps (chapters) 00:00-01:39 - Intro 01:39-04:25 - Joe Root’s 100 relief and bazballs’ batting 04:25-08:42 - Test match review where was it won and lost? 08:42-11:20 - Will Jacks inclusion over Bashir a positive to take? Have England got their selections right? 11:20-17:...

A review of the first Ashes test match. England's aggressive Bazball approach, shown up by a special Travis Head knock. Breaking down the 1st test match and how the rest of the series looks. Intro 00:00-01:25 Were England overhyped and overcooked for the 1st test? 01:25-03:27 England's new age test cricket vs Aussies classical test cricket? 03:27-06:10 England not ruthless? Or Australian excellenc...

A county chat episode all about the Ashes, with special guest Liam Before Wicket. A discussion about all the major talking points moving into the Ashes in Australia this November and December. A huge episode before one of the most highly anticipated series in a long time. Chapters Intro 00:00-01:02 Thoughts on the England squad 01:02-04:59 The Ollie Robinson dilemma 04:59-10:19 Brook replacing Pop...

The County Chat talks to Michael Booth, all about his unique cricketing life starting in Zimbabwe to South Africa to playing for Warwickshire in the County Championship. Hear all about his story and life, in the newest episode of in Conversation with.

Picking out 5 players who had particularly remarkable seasons in 2025. With a specific look at breakout players, who made massive strides forward both in just their performance and their reputation within English cricket Intro 00:00-01:27 George Hill 01:27-04:20 James Coles 04:20-07:50 Ben Kellaway 07:50-11:45 Rehan Ahmed 11:45-15:12 Saif Zaib 15:12-19:21 Outro 19:21-20:50

One of the most talked about topics in the English cricket world, has a massive update. The heads of the counties have voted to get rid of the Kookaburra ball for county championship in future years. A big talking point of the last 4 years in English cricket, comes to an abrupt end. The County Chat discusses the pros and cons of it whilst it was in use, but also the future ramifications it has on...

The County Chat dives into England's ashes squads, both England Lions and the full England squad. A discussion of who may have been unlucky to miss out, following excellent domestic seasons. Further discussion on where the county championship now falls into international selection, with a squad which lacks many consistent performers from the English domestic circuit. 00:00-01:28 Introduction 0...

The second episode of in conversation with, a County Chat with Sussex pro and ex England U-19 star, Bertie Foreman. Covering all things from his career past that has shaped him, and all things English cricket, with an eye to the upcoming Ashes series.

A quick episode with all the storylines and jeopardy around the final 3 games of the county championship season: promotion, relegation and titles to be won! But by who?

The County Chat and Omkar Khot, have a conversation about all that is contemporary in English cricket. From the beauty of the county championship, to the troubles it faces in the future. A look at the schedule of English summer's and how changes the fandom of county cricket. Discussion's over where the county championship falls in the production of future England players, specifically before the 2...

The County Chat talks about how the County Championship division 2 season is going, comparing to the pre season predictions made and naming his team of the season so far.

The County Chat tackles a mid season review of division 1, diving into the stats and the players who have stood out in the first half of the year. Checking out the teams that might be looking good or struggling, finally finishing with a team of the season so far at the end of the episode.