Rain Stopped Play

A weekly cricket podcast with @danielparkerrrr, @6af1s, @HarwoodZac & @SinghWill. Each week, Rain Stopped Play discusses the latest cricket news, drama, and inevitable England batting collapses as we take an informative and entertaining look at the week's cricket.

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112 episodes
Updated Oct 4, 2022

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Jul 16, 2021 · 26 min
England's 2.5 XI Win, Ridiculous Points Systems & We Get Cut Off
It's a bitesize, bonus episode this week as we round off the news over the last week in cricket. As we explain at the top of the podcast, we started off this podcast as our Hundred preview, but it quickly descended into a much longer news segment once we started talking about the County Championship's bizarre points system. So, consider this a bonus episode and our full Hundred preview will be out on Monday! Today, we cover England vs Pakistan, England Women vs India Women, the end of the first stage of the County Championship and plenty of other news from the week. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @RainStoppedPod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 8, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
County Championship Carnage, Was That Worst White Ball Series Ever & Vince's Last Chance
There's been too much going on to give this episode and, as you can see in the title, we're covering a lot this week. Join Glenn, Dan and Zac as they wade through the county cricket news including Jimmy's 1000th wicket, Bess' 7-fer, Sibley's duck and Amla's mammoth 250 ball innings for Surrey. There's time for an update from the Blast as well as from the England Women's series vs India. Then, we ask was England vs Sri Lanka the worst white ball series ever? And with that whole squad now in Covid isolation, we try and make a starting XI out of the 18 new faces to play Pakistan this week. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @RainStoppedPod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 25, 2021 · 54 min
Our Half Century! (WTC Final Review)
It’s our fiftieth podcast! A massive thank you to all of our regular listeners and welcome to those who are new to Rain Stopped Play. This week, after debating whether the England vs Sri Lanka limited overs tour is worth anyone’s time and catching up on the T20 Blast, the RSP team get stuck into the sensational World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand. Despite rain affecting the match, New Zealand managed to force a thrilling win on the sixth and final day. We wax lyrical about the immensely likable New Zealand team and assess what went wrong for India; is anyone’s place in the team in jeopardy? 2:24 News 19:42 WTC Final 51:06 Zac's Cricket Career Update Follow us on Twitter: @RainStoppedPod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 17, 2021 · 39 min
How Do You Share A Mace? (WTC Final Preview)
Join Dan and Will for an emergency World Test Championship Final preview podcast. Before we get on to the two teams, we have a quick chat about the WTC as a whole. Is it worth our time? Is it the best format Test cricket can produce? How do you share a trophy? We also fully preview both India and New Zealand sides and, in true RSP style, Dan and Will mostly agree on the 22 men we'll see face off this week. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @RainStoppedPod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 15, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
Humbled Hosts (England vs New Zealand Second Test Review)
Join Glenn, Zac, and Tim as they review New Zealand’s outstanding Test series victory in England. After rounding up an exciting start to the T20 Vitality Blast season, the Rain Stopped Play team attempt to work out what exactly went so wrong for the hosts as they crumbled to their first series defeat on home soil since 2014. With England’s youthful batting line up misfiring, what changes should the selectors make for the upcoming India series? After a difficult series, when will James Bracey next play for England? Finally, we revisit an age-old question: should Ben Stokes bat at three? Join us to find out! Follow us on Twitter: @RainStoppedPod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 8, 2021 · 1 hr 20 min
Classy Conway (England vs New Zealand First Test Review)
Join Dan, Glenn, and Tim as they assess the first Test match between England and New Zealand. Unfortunately, events off the field overshadowed the cricket played at Lords as historical racist and sexist tweets posted by debutant Ollie Robinson emerged during the first day’s play. The Rain Stopped Play team discusses what the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) can and should do to tackle racism within the game, and what consequences Robinson might face for his actions. On the pitch, England caused controversy by opting to bat for a draw after a seemingly generous declaration by New Zealand gave them 273 to chase in the final innings. Should England have attacked more? Why does England’s middle order look so brittle? Finally, does anyone care about over rates? Listen in and find out! 1:33 County Championship 10:50 Robinson, Racism, and the ECB 36:02 The Test Match Follow us on Twitter: @RainStoppedPod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 27, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
Bracey For Impact (England vs New Zealand Test Series Preview)
Join Dan, Glenn, and Zac for a preview of England’s exciting Test series against New Zealand. After discussing how Zac was sledged by a 14 year old wicketkeeper at the weekend (Zac silenced his young critic with a masterful 8* from 39 deliveries) and celebrating Glenn’s Fantasy Premier League triumph, the Rain Stopped Play team gets stuck into England’s selection issues for the upcoming two Test series. Who should open? Who should bowl? Is Colin de Grandhomme making medium pace fashionable again? Join us and find out! Follow us on Twitter: @RainStoppedPod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 19, 2021 · 1 hr 17 min
Gifted Gloucestershire (County Championship Special)
Join Dan, Zac, Glenn, and Tim for a lively round-up of the 2021 County Championship. After discussing England’s squad for the upcoming New Zealand Test series and its potential impact on domestic teams, the Rain Stopped Play team approach their analysis by selecting a stand-out fixture from each round of games played so far. Dan surprises everyone by unleashing a torrent of hate against Craig Overton, while Glenn is laughed out of the podcast after floating the idea of Adam Lyth returning to international duty. As always, the podcast concludes with everyone making their (inevitably wrong) final group standing predictions. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @RainStoppedPod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 7, 2021 · 55 min
The Bubble Has Burst (IPL 2021 Reaction)
We're a bit late to the party, but this week Dan and Zac react to the indefinite suspension of IPL 2021. After diving into the issues that caused this suspension, the lads get stuck into the cricket that was played up until Monday's announcement. We cover Moeen's madness in anything but an England shirt, Pollard's pinch hitting and Warner woes as SRH's former captain. We also take a quick look at round 4 of the County Championship and Zac tells us about how he still can't play the short ball. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @RainStoppedPod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 28, 2021 · 56 min
Unacademy Cracking Episode! (IPL Matches 13-22 Review)
This week its another IPL episode and - for some reason - there was a lot of anger to be shared between Dan, Will and Zac. This week in the IPL we look at CSK's success, SRH's miserable failure and ask whether the IPL should go ahead at all amid India's Covid crisis. All this, plus Zac has a story about a bus driver, Will's flag is droopier than ever and Dan gets something right for once. Follow us on Twitter: @RainStoppedPod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 20, 2021 · 52 min
Ask The Experts (IPL Matches 1-12 Review)
Yes, its the 20% season review that everyone was asking for, and we have delivered. Dan, Zac and Will are back with a review of the first 20% of this year's IPL. After quickly summing up the headlines coming out of the County Championship in England, the boys get stuck in to the lively start of IPL 2021. Where have Sunrisers gone wrong so far? Are RCB looking ominous? Is Rajasthan's batting order more stable than Will's flag? Tune in to find out. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @RainStoppedPod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 14, 2021 · 1 hr 28 min
Snow Stopped Play (County Championship Special)
It's a bumper edition of the podcast this week as we preview the County Championship season and Bob Willis Trophy. Dan, Glenn, Zac and Tim preview all 18 counties - some more than others (sorry Northants fans) - ahead of the revamped red-ball English season. Who will under perform? Who might over perform? And will Somerset come second again? All this and much more answered this week. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 8, 2021 · 57 min
Dinesh Karthik, Cricketer (IPL Preview Special)
This week its an IPL special as we look ahead to the 2021 edition of the tournament. We discuss all eight franchises for precisely 6-minutes each and weigh up their chances of winning this year's IPL. Also this week, Dan forgets Dinesh Karthik plays cricket, Zac bowls four consecutive no-balls and Will is even more pessimistic about Rajasthan. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 31, 2021 · 47 min
Bhuvi Is Back! (India vs England ODI Series Review)
Join Dan, Will, and Glenn, as they analyse India's impressive ODI series victory against England. After rounding up this week's cricket news - including Jofra Archer's unfortunate encounter with a fish tank - the Rain Stopped Play trio discuss all of the main talking points from the exciting series. Can we finally accept Jonny Bairstow is a quality cricketer? How do the Curran brothers fit into the England team? And where on earth did all of the Indian spinners go? Listen to find out! Follow us on Twitter: @RainStoppedPod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 23, 2021 · 57 min
Malan Mania (India vs England T20I Series Review)
This week, it's the most decisive pod in RSP history as we wrap up the T20I series. We finally decided Malan's time in England's T20 side is done! Should Buttler float around the entire order? Is Alex Hales a must-pick for the World Cup? Also, there's plenty of Indian selection issues, a bit of chat about the first ODI and we debate what our favourite umpiring combination is. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @RainStoppedPod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 16, 2021 · 52 min
What An Anchor! (India vs England T20 Mid-Series Review)
This week brings a very precise mid-series review as we discuss the ongoing T20I series between India and England While Zac was slightly distracted by baking bread, the guys chat about how the series is poised after 2-and-a-bit games and how England and India are shaping up ahead of the T20 World Cup this year. How may anchor players is too many anchor players? Is Malan too slow? What is Stokes' role in the side? Why is Will angry at Iyer? All of this and plenty more throughout the pod, and stay tuned toward the end to see how Zac's bread turns out. Follow us on Twitter: @RainStoppedPod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 8, 2021 · 1 hr 5 min
Rotation, Rotation, Rotation (India vs England 4th Test Review)
This week, the formal Rain Stopped Play post mortem takes place as we pick apart England's performance in the 4th test. We start with the news (2:30) and chat about the PSL being suspended, the IPL fixtures being announced and England women dominating their tour of New Zealand. We then (15:28) take a quick look at India's dominance across the 4th Test and the series and ask what they can learn as they build towards the World Test Championship Final. Finally, England are in the crosshairs (29:25) and we discuss team selection, rotation policy, batting order and ask what the ECB should prioritise in a busy year. Follow us on Twitter: @RainStoppedPod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 26, 2021 · 57 min
Son Of A Pitch (India vs England 3rd Test Review)
We are back much, much earlier than we thought we'd be for this week's episode where we review the chaotic 3rd Test between India and England. Join an angry Dan, a surprisingly calm Zac, a composed Will and Glenn, who tees off (not aggressively) at Ed Smith's rotation policy, to try and make sense of what just happened. Unlike for the 2nd test, we initially engage heavily in some pitch discourse after the game was wrapped up inside two days. Should we solely blame the pitch for what happened? Away from pitch issues, Axar is excellent, Bairstow needs the toilet and we announce the Matt Hancock Arena. Enjoy the chaos. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 23, 2021 · 51 min
IPL Auction Special
This week, the Rain Stopped Play team break down all the action from last week's IPL auction ahead of the 2021 season. Dan, Zac and Will go through each franchise's business on auction day to decipher who has the best and who had the worst of the players on offer. Did Rajasthan pay too much for Morris? Are Sachin Baby and Arjun Tendulkar the same person? Did Sunrisers Hyderabad forget they were at an auction? Dan and Zac apologise in advance if they were too harsh on your franchise, but Will does not so any questions or general anger should be pointed in his general direction. Let us know who you think had the best auction and who will win IPL 2021 by contacting us on Twitter - @RainStoppedPod - or by using #rainstoppedplay Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 16, 2021 · 59 min
Spin Doctors (India vs England 2nd Test Review)
Another fascinating Test this week as the guys break down all of the stories from the 2nd Test between India and England. Will tries to work out whether Rohit or Ashwin's performance was the key to India's win, Glenn discovers his new dream job and Zac has this week's 'Jack Leach Stat Of The Week'. We also begin to dissect the Moeen Ali situation: has he been hung out to dry again by the ECB? We also get stuck in to a bit of pitch chat, but mostly blame Michael Vaughan #onon Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @RainStoppedPod www.rainstoppedplaypod.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy