Badger Watch: The County Championship Cricket Podcast | Unspun Cricket

Episode 29: A Hughless Episode

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:00:08 GMT

The Badgers discuss the last round of the Champo. Chev's risen the ranks, whilst Alex has dropped a few places.

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Episode 28: The run in to the County Championship Season

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:36:44 GMT

The Badgers discuss whta they've been doing in the "off season" as well as who is in prime position for promotion and who is facing relegation.

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Episode 27: From transfers to translatlantic cricket.

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:43:38 GMT

After a few weeks off the grid, The Badgers caught up to discuss the last few rounds of the County Championship as well some news that's happened on the county scene since the start of The Ashes. Meanwhile the Cricketxi.com table looks quite tight...for second place:

Land of Pope and Glory 17630
Raine Stopped Play 15882
The Good Lyth 15855
Houd je Snater 15213

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Episode 26: What does Moeen Ali's call up means for the County Championship?

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:03:31 GMT

We are Hugh-less as he's en route to a wedding. However, Chev, Howard and Alex discuss Round 8 of the County Championship and discuss what Moeen Ali's call up means for English spinners.

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Emergency Pod: The Badger's Solution to the Jack Leach news (Ep 25)

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:57:05 GMT

Howard, Chev, Hugh and Alex talk about the solution to the Jack Leach injury. What comes to light is that the County Championship has a huge spinning problem. During this 45 minutes, each of The Badgers comes up with their own solution as to what they would do if they were Rob Key, Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. How do you rate each of them?

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Episode 24: Who are the winners and losers of the first County Champ stint?

Wed, 24 May 2023 08:38:01 GMT

The badgers discuss the individal performances of the County Championship to date before we head into the T20 Blast break. We have also set up a Cricketxi.com T20 Open League:

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Enter this code: TUHOBUZV

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Episode 23: Is the England squad reflective of the County Championship?

Wed, 17 May 2023 09:47:53 GMT

This week Chev, Alex, Hugh and Howard digest the latest round and then move onto England's squad selection. Are players being rewarded for their County Champ form?

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Episode 22: Which player is best value for money?

Wed, 10 May 2023 08:00:27 GMT

With 5 rounds completed of the County Championship, Alex, Hugh, Howard and Chev discuss the most traded in and out players, as well as who is best value for money.

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Episode 21: How do you pronounce Labuschagne and is Steve Smith good for County Cricket?

Thu, 04 May 2023 08:14:08 GMT

The Badgers discuss round 4 of the LV County Championship and chat about whether the amount of Australians playing inthe County Championship is good for England's Ashes prospects.

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Episode 20: Round 3, Tom Price and the Openers. Who's in prime spot?

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:04:22 GMT

Jon Alex, Hugh, Howard and Chev, aka The Badgers as they play cricketxi.com and discuss the County Championship. This episode the badgers discuss Tom Price's performance and go in depth to see who if Crawley's latest score keeps him in Eng team.

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Episode 19: Who has done the best winter business?

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:57:17 GMT

With the County Championship into the second round, the badgers discuss who's done well and who's new signing look to be the best thus far.

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Episode 18: The County Championship is Back for 2023

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 20:18:07 GMT

Join Alex, Hugh, Howard and Chev on dicussing the first round on the County Championship 2023. Join their Open League on Cricket XI: https://cricketxi.com/league/join/ with code EZTLGINE. Also get involved with Chevving and Foxy behaviour on twitter @badgerwatchpod.

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Episode 17: And The Winner Is...

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:23:59 GMT

As we reach the end of the 2022 County Championship season, the Badgers assess the final standings. Surrey claimed the Division One title as Notts ran out winners in Division Two, meanwhile Yorkshire were relegated from the top tier in dramatic fashion.

But how, we hear you ask, did the Cricketxi.com league table finish up? And was one of the Badgers able to claim the very top prize...?

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Episode 16: Is A Lack Of Clarity Killing The Champo?

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:05:17 GMT

With two rounds to go in 2022 County Championship, the Badgers are perplexed that the rules for this year's competition are yet to be finalised. Who will go up and who will go down? What will next year's competition even look like? Is a lack of clarity killing off the drama of the run-in? There is much to debate as the season draws to a close.

On the other hand, the Badger Watch Cricketxi.com league table has no such issues with clarity!

Bear's Badgers 25,930
Brian May saved the badgers 24,262
Chevaliers 22,371
Spenny's Champs 19,466

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Episode 15: Has England's Summer Flattered To Deceive?

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:14:38 GMT

On the face of it, 6/7 Test Match wins would surely represent an excellent summer's work. However do we arguably know any more about this England team than we did before? Or is that too heavy a dose of traditional English pessimism?

Here are the Badger Watch standings with just 3 rounds to go...

Bear's Badgers 23,879
Brian May saved the badgers 21,971
Chevaliers 21,604
Spenny's Champs 17,640

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Episode 14: What's The Badger's Take on The Hundred?

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:52:37 GMT

The County Championship has been on a break and that has left the Badgers with little else to do but watch One Day Cup and The Hundred.

Join Hugh, Chev and Alex as they give their verdicts on both formats, as well as look ahead to the September return.

The Cricketxi.com league table remains the same as last time, with Bear's Badgers looking to secure glory.

Bear's Badgers 22,873
Chevaliers 20,460
Brian May saved the badgers 20,084
Spenny's Champs 16,440

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Episode 13: Is County Cricket Fundamentally Unbalanced?

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:47:58 GMT

As the County Championship takes a break to make way for the Royal London One Day Cup and The Hundred, the Badgers discuss the sizeable gap between the wealthiest counties in the game and those that are struggling to keep themselves afloat.

There is disparity in all sport, but is the gap between the haves and the have nots too great?

Oh and in stunning news, one of our very own Badgers sits in 1st place across the ENTIRE cricketxi.com competition. Take a bow, Bear’s Badgers…

Bears Badgers: 22,873 points
Brian May Saved The Badgers: 20,460 points
Chevaliers: 20,084 points
Spenny's Champs: 16,440 points

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Episode 12: 1300 Points For Sam Northeast!

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:45:54 GMT

Well, did you have Sam Northeast in your team? The Glamorgan batter didn't just break countless County Championship records, but now also tops the cricketxi.com point-scoring list!

It was also a bumper week for the Badgers in general:

Bears Badgers: 21,240 points
Brian May Saved The Badgers: 19,015 points
Chevaliers: 18,899 points
Spenny's Champs: 15,000 points

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Episode 11: Is ODI Cricket On Death's Door?

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:58:42 GMT

It’s Episode 11 of Badger Watch and ODI cricket is very much in the spotlight following Ben Stokes' retirement. With the schedule full to bursting, will one format have to fall by the wayside?

With Round 11 of the County Championship underway, here are the current Cricketxi.com standings:

Bears Badgers: 18,020 points
Chevaliers: 17,126 points
Brian May Saved The Badgers: 16,756 points
Spenny's Champs: 12,424 points

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Episode 10: The Simon Harmer Appreciation Show

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:43:03 GMT

Badger Watch returns after a brief hiatus! Plenty to discuss between Simon Harmer tearing things up for Essex to the demise of the overseas pro in modern day county cricket.

And, of course, the all important Cricketxi.com standings are...

Chevaliers: 15,301 points
Bears Badgers: 14,982 points
Brian May Saved The Badgers: 14641 points
Spenny's Champs: 10,841 points

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Episode 9: Bazball or a Key Ball Party?

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:35:52 GMT

England's Test Match triumph takes centre stage on this week's episode, as the Badgers discuss the new swashbuckling brand of Test cricket.

And the Cricketxi.com standings are...

Chevaliers: 13,466 points
Bears Badgers: 13,230 points
Brian May Saved The Badgers: 12,797 points
Spenny's Champs: 9,469 points

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Episode 8: Featuring Special Guest Elizabeth Ammon

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:05:01 GMT

With the Vitality Blast in full swing and the County Championship set to restart, the Badgers were delighted to be joined by the fantastic cricket writer Elizabeth Ammon (@legsidelizzy), for a fascinating discussion about the state of English cricket. Does the current state of the game grind your gears, or are there plenty of reasons to be cheerful?

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Round 7: Stand-out player of the County Championship so far?

Thu, 26 May 2022 16:57:11 GMT

As the T20 Blast blasts off and the first Test Match of the summer edges ever closer, the Badgers look back at the opening seven rounds of the County Championship, before the competition heads into its first break of the summer. Who has stood out so far? And have England made the right choice with their opening Test XI?

Badger Watch Fantasy League Table (after 7 rounds):

Chevaliers: 11,628 points
Bears Badgers: 11,518 points
Brian May Saved The Badgers: 11,083 points
Spenny's Champs: 8,220 points

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Round 6: Who gets the England call-up?

Wed, 18 May 2022 13:22:09 GMT

As England announce their Test squad for the opening match of the summer against New Zealand, the Badgers assess who deserves the attention of Rob Key and co.

There's also been some movement in the Badger Watch Cricketxi.com standings...

Badger Watch Fantasy League Table (after 6 rounds):

Chevaliers: 10,144 points
Bears Badgers: 9,901 points
Brian May Saved The Badgers: 9,716 points
Spenny's Champs: 7,103 points

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Round 5: Welcome Mr Cricketxi.com

Wed, 11 May 2022 13:45:19 GMT

This week the Badgers were joined by a very exciting guest...Mr Cricketxi.com himself! The creator of the fantasy game engine discusses how and why he launched the game living in Melbourne and some key tips and hints on how to build your best team.

Badger Watch Fantasy League Table (after 5 rounds):

Chevaliers: 8722 points
Bears Badgers: 7900 points
Brian May Saved The Badgers: 7787 points
Spenny's Champs: 5908 points

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Badger Watch: The County Championship Cricket Podcast - Episode 4

Thu, 05 May 2022 15:57:20 GMT

4 rounds into the 2022 County Championship and the first Test Match of the summer is looming large. Which players are demanding Rob Key's attention? Which players are lucky to still be in consideration at all? Get your cricket fix with Badger Watch!

Oh and of course, how are the badgers faring?

Badger Watch Fantasy League Table (after 4 rounds):

Chevaliers: 7584 points
Bears Badgers: 6841 points
Brian May Saved The Badgers: 6007 points
Spenny's Champs: 3957 points

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Badger Watch: The County Championship Cricket Podcast - Episode 3

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:34:54 GMT

Who hasn't picked Shan Masood? As the Pakistan star continues to tear up the 2022 County Championship, the Badgers discuss how the changing role of overseas players in the Championship and their colossal contribution to county cricket over the years.

Badger Watch Fantasy League Table (after 3 rounds):

Chevaliers: 6598 points
Bears Badgers: 5183 points
Brian May Saved The Badgers: 4600 points
Spenny's Champs: 2950 points

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Badger Watch: The County Championship Cricket Podcast - Episode 2

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:50:36 GMT

Plenty to discuss in Episode 2 of Badger Watch! Not only did this week see both the arrival of Rob Key as the ECB's new Managing Director of Men's Cricket, and Joe Root's resignation as Test captain, but it was also blockbuster round for Chev's fantasy team. The Badgers reveal all with lots to digest after Round 2 of the 2022 County Championship.

Badger Watch Fantasy League Table (after 2 rounds):

Chevaliers: 4660 points
Bears Badgers: 3295 points
Brian May Saved The Badgers: 2914 points
Spenny's Champs: 2181 points

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Badger Watch: The County Championship Cricket Podcast - Episode 1

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:01:41 GMT

In the first episode of Badger Watch, Alex, Hugh, Howard and Chev delve into their team selections as the 2022 County Championship kicks off! Who have the badgers picked? What are the hottest stories in the county game? Who could be England's next call up? All is revealed at your No.1 destination for all things county cricket!

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