On The Front Foot

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On The Front Foot is your weekly cricket podcast with Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney. Two of the most iconic voices of New Zealand cricket, keep you up to date with the leather on willow this summer. Powered by Newstalk ZB and iHeartRadio

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Yesterday · 38 min
On The Front Foot Episode 267: Root's Return, Fleming's Influence and a Farewell to Bob Blair
This week on On The Front Foot, it's back to the future for England’s cricket team, with Joe Root returning as captain under another Kiwi coach. Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss what Stephen Fleming has to offer, catching techniques, finger clicking leading to a player ban, and pay tribute to the late Bob Blair. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 21 · 34 min
On The Front Foot Episode 266: A tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers and a series win over the West Indies
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney pay tribute to one of the greats – Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away at age 89. They also discuss a series win in the West Indies, the ICC’s recognition of Black Caps all-rounder Nathan Smith, and the continued absence of a new test coach for England. Share your views at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 11 · 35 min
On The Front Foot Episode 265: Discussing the Black Caps ODI series in the Caribbean
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney focus their attention on the Black Caps’ one day series in the Caribbean. They also discuss Australia’s dominance at the W20 tournament in England, what can be done to make the White Ferns competitive again, and along with Peter Holland, they relive some memories from Kane Williamson’s 16 years of international cricket. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 1 · 55 min
On The Front Foot Episode 264: Recapping the Black Caps' test series win
The Black Caps' emphatic test and series win features this week on the podcast, joined by former England pace bowler Steven Finn, BBC commentator Simon Mann and Peter Holland to assess the series. They also discuss Ben Stokes' retirement, and wonder if McCullum is safe in his coaching role. Your views onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 24 · 45 min
On The Front Foot Episode 263: Assessing the Oval test
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by TMS commentator Daniel Norcross and Peter Holland to assess the Oval test and look ahead to the one at Trent Bridge. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 16 · 33 min
On The Front Foot Episode 262: A tribute to Kane Williamson and an unrecognisable England squad
On today’s episode of On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney pay tribute to Kane Williamson, and discuss who is best suited to replace the batting maestro. They also discuss the changes England was forced to make, resulting in a squad unrecognisable as the one that won the first test, and the key improvement the White Ferns will need to make if they want to make the WT20 semi-finals. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 9 · 47 min
On The Front Foot Episode 261: A postmortem of the Lord's test
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney conduct a postmortem on the Lord's test which provided less than two days of cricket on a sub-standard pitch. Plus, former England spinner Vic Marks and statistician Andy Zaltzman joined them to review the proceedings from the home of cricket. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 1 · 9 min
On The Front Foot Episode 261: Test Week
Fresh from the comprehensive win over Ireland, the Blackcaps arrived inn London for Test Week with some encouraging news. Not only is the team fully fit but they also received the news that one of the previous injured players was back to full fitness and ready to play at Lords. Send your comments to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29 · 48 min
On The Front Foot Episode 260: Black Caps, White Ferns prepare for England events
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Black Cap Rachin Ravindra and White Ferns Coach Ben Sawyer as both teams prepare for major events in England. Plus, former Black Cap Hamish Marshall shares a few of his memories of playing at Lords. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 21 · 34 min
On The Front Foot Episode 259: What could the White Ferns learn from their latest England t20?
This week, commentator and writer Andrew Alderson joins us to assess the Lords team's match-ups, lessons for the White Ferns after the first T20 against England and leaks investigated from the NZC computers. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15 · 45 min
On The Front Foot Episode 258: Discussing the latest edition of the cricketers' bible
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by special guest Wisden Editor Lawrence Booth to chat about the release of the 163rd edition of the cricketers' bible, the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack. They also reflect on the White Ferns’ one day series against England and the postponed NZ T20 competition. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 7 · 44 min
On The Front Foot Episode 257: Assessing the Black Caps squad for England and Ireland
This week, Peter Holland returns to assess the Black Caps' test squad for Ireland and England. Later, former White Fern Kirsty Bond offers her thoughts on the team to defend the WT20 in England. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 1 · 50 min
On The Front Foot Episode 256: Reviewing the Black Caps' Bangladesh tour
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the Black Caps’ tour of Bangladesh and look at the challenges the new NZ Cricket is facing. Plus, they dive into the White Ferns squad named for the World Cup, and ask whether the substitution rule needs to be revised. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 24 · 35 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 255
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney react to the rumours around the appointment of the new NZ Cricket CEO. They also discuss whether anything was achieved in the ODI series in Bangladesh, and whether there’s room for any new talent in the test squad for England. Your views are welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 15 · 51 min
On The Front Foot Episode 254: What does the future hold for the 'summer of cricket'?
This week, Tom Latham and Tim Robinson from the Black Caps joined the podcast to talk about the Bangladesh and Sri Lankan tours, respectively - as well as what future holds for a New Zealand cricket summer with the extension of T20 across the globe. We also discuss who should be included in the test squad for England. Your thoughts welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 4 · 46 min
On The Front Foot Episode 253: Is a T20 franchise competition feasible in New Zealand?
This week, inspirational one day innings by Melie Kerr confirms her status, and we wonder if a T20 franchise competition is feasible in New Zealand. Later, we discuss if our White Ferns should play a test against Australia - and we're joined by Peter Holland to discuss some other issues facing cricket. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 22 · 38 min
On The Front Foot Episode 252: Decision time for NZ Cricket
This week on On the Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney chat about the looming decision for NZ Cricket; is it BBL or NZ20? Is crickets integrity under threat from below strength teams playing meaningless series? And, sad farewells for Trevor 'TG' McMahon. Your thoughts and views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 10 · 36 min
On The Front Foot Episode 251: Reviewing the WT20 Final
This week on On the Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the WT20 Final, looking at what the Black Caps need to do to take that final step. Plus, they discuss a Kiwi bowler’s once in nearly 250 years record, and the two legends of the women’s game who are calling it quits. Your thoughts and views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 5 · 37 min
On The Front Foot Episode 250: The Black Caps' journey to the WT20 Final
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney celebrate a trip to the WT20 Final, breaking down the Black Caps’ journey there. Plus, English journalist Tim Wigmore poses the question of if India is to blame for the lack of integrity in the WT20, and they discuss if the Zimbabwe tour has been a benefit for the White Ferns. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 26 · 51 min
On The Front Foot Episode 249: Black Caps set for WT20 semifinals after late innings recovery
This week on On The Front Foot, a late innings recovery has the Black Caps in line for a semifinal clash at the WT20. Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland to review the Sri Lanka match and Peter Fulton reflected on his time as Canterbury’s coach. Plus, politics trump sport as England’s Hundred Auction looms. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.