The Bear and The Bishop Ep61

Welcome once more into warm embrace of the Bishop and Bear. If its hot cricket conversation and convivial company you are after, you are in the right place.   India are in South Africa, although Durban seemed a bit more like Durham or Dundee yesterday and the first T20I was rained off. But that does not deter our two guests from delving into the prospects for the series in all formats.   Representing World Cup runners up India is a man who doesn’t need a barstool as he travels everywhere with his own armchair, it is of course Ajit. And in the Proteas corner, simply oozing charm and cricket expertise, none other than Tim Dale Lace. Together with your Ursine Landlord and Episcopal Barman drinks are drunk and thoughts are thunk across all of the following:   ·     South Africa and India all formats o  Can South Africa build on the promise of the World Cup? o  Can India travel better than they usually do? Did they bless the rains down in Africa?   ·     West Indies vs England – what have we learned from the ODIs? o  The Buttler/Mott axis isn’t working for ODIs? o  Can the T20s offer more hope? o  You gotta beat the clock, you gotta beat the clock – just a minute - no hesitation, repetition or deviation   ·     India Vs England Women – great start for England in T20’s. But will the Test be a different ball game? o  England spinners looking good – particularly Sophie Ecclestone   ·     England Test selections for India o  Shoab Bashir – Who? o  No Jacks or Dawson o  Foakes returns – he must keep surely o  Stokes as batsmen only – what is the right balance   ·     Mitchell Johnson vs David Warner o  Handbags at dawn or does Mitchell have a point? Grab yourself a drink at the bar and settle in to enjoy the chat. Don’t forget, you can help us keep cricket free and global by becoming a Patreon, with loads of benefits by way of our thanks. If you can, do join us here.   And don’t forget to message us and let us know what you think. Cheers!   Your Ursine Landlord and Episcopal Barman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices