The Cricketers Network

The Cricketers’ Network is a brand-new weekly video-podcast that celebrates Kiwi cricketer’s and connects them with fans from all around the world. With an increasing number of players, coaches, commentators and administrators plying their trade throughout the world, the time is right to create a platform for them to stay connected to fans at home, and across the globe. The Cricketers’ Network promises laughs, stories, and insights from across generations of players. For those who live and breathe cricket, this is your new destination to experience the game from the perspective of the people who play it. We hope you enjoy and make sure you follow us on socials and check out our website www.cricketersnetwork.nz

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Friday · 35 min
The Year Behind and the Summer Ahead with Jacob Duffy and Eden Carson
The Year Behind and the Summer Ahead with Jacob Duffy and Eden Carson Ben Hurley is on the road for this episode of The Cricketers Network, catching up with two New Zealand internationals at very different points in their journeys. Jacob Duffy joins Ben from Adelaide after an incredible 12 months that has seen him establish himself in the Blackcaps, play in both a World Cup final and an IPL final, win the IPL with RCB and become a father. He also reflects on receiving the NZCPA Players’ Cap, an award voted on by his teammates and one that he says felt particularly special. Then Eden Carson returns to the show to talk about a very different year. After almost 18 months dealing with injury, rehab and surgery, Eden is back bowling, back training and preparing to return to international cricket as the White Ferns head to Australia. She also talks about the mental challenge of being sidelined, completing her te reo Māori study, and stepping into a new era for the White Ferns without Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine and Lea Tahuhu. Two Otago players. Two very different years. One huge summer ahead. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎥 Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/ZGsftblesVU 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube @thecricketersnetwork 📲 Follow us on socials: @TheCricketersNetwork #cricketersnetwork #edencarson #jacobduffy #benhurley #cricketpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
October 2 · 41 min
Catch ups and Segues with Jimmy Neesham and Suzie Bates
We are back at Eden park with Jimmy and Suzie for a huge catch up as to what they have been up to across the cricketing planet. From Glasgow to Barbados and back home again, the A team cover the world of the greatest game in one beautiful podcast package Suzie reflects on her final game for the White Ferns, the emotions of walking away from international cricket, what life has looked like since, and why she is not quite finished playing just yet. Jimmy returns from the inaugural European T20 Premier League with stories of missing luggage, questionable bus directions and the realities of franchise cricket, while also revealing how he would like his own retirement to eventually play out. The trio also get into the future of the White Ferns, Australia’s return to South Africa, the increasingly difficult life of a Test opener, India’s run-scoring madness, the growing number of global T20 leagues and what NZ20 could mean for keeping New Zealand’s best players at home. Plenty of cricket. Plenty of tangents. And, somehow, plenty of discussion about holidays. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎥 Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/edi3VN_9cbE 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube @thecricketersnetwork 📲 Follow us on socials: @TheCricketersNetwork #cricketersnetwork #suziebates #jimmyneesham #benhurley #cricketpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 11 · 28 min
Dockers, Dutchies and the ETPL with Logan van Beek
Ben Hurley catches up with Logan van Beek from Dublin for a special look inside the new European T20 Premier League. Playing for the Rotterdam Dockers alongside Faf du Plessis, Logan takes us behind the scenes of the tournament, from rubbing shoulders with some of world cricket’s biggest names to the opportunities the competition is creating for players from the Netherlands, Ireland and Scotland. They chat franchise cricket, the seemingly ageless Faf, Logan’s Dutch heritage, his long-running rivalry with Jimmy Neesham, Kyle Mills’ unbeaten Edinburgh Castle Rockers and why the ETPL could offer a glimpse of what a competition like NZ20 might bring to cricket in New Zealand. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎥 Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/FU-HbqTvvhs 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube @thecricketersnetwork 📲 Follow us on socials: @TheCricketersNetwork #cricketersnetwork #loganvanbeek #benhurley #cricketpodcast #etpl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 20 · 44 min
Is there anything better than Platinum? With Jimmy Neesham and Kyle Mills.
Is there anything better than Platinum? With Jimmy Neesham and Kyle Mills. In the last episode before a scheduled break, the A Team discuss the biggest story in Test cricket this year, Bangladesh beat Australia at home. Also some other stuff about the England-Pakistan series, the Hundred final and what level is Jimmy Neesham's frequent flyer status. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎥 Watch this episode : https://youtu.be/i152izmBZ-o 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube @thecricketersnetwork 📲 Follow us on socials: @TheCricketersNetwork #cricketersnetwork #kylemills #jimmyneesham #benhurley #cricketpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 14 · 1 hr 1 min
Past, Present and Future of the NZ Cricket Players Association with Heath Mills and Simon Porter
Past, Present and Future of the New Zealand Cricket Players Association with Heath Mills and Simon Porter. Ben Hurley is joined by champion of cricketers in New Zealand, former CEO of the NZ Cricket Players Association (NZCPA), Heath Mills and his successor Simon Porter as they discuss what exactly the NZCPA does, what professional cricketers are like to deal with on a daily basis and what stage is NZ20 at? 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎥 Watch this episode : https://youtu.be/HlYpCNEtVVI 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube @thecricketersnetwork 📲 Follow us on socials: @TheCricketersNetwork #CricketersNetwork #HeathMills #SimonPorter #BenHurley #CricketPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 6 · 48 min
Club "Clicket” and near-death experiences with Nathan McCullum and Kyle Mills
Club "Clicket” and near-death experiences with Nathan McCullum and Kyle Mills It might be very cold in New Zealand but there’s still plenty of hot cricket from around the world to chat about. Kyle, Nathan and Ben try and uncover if anyone has ever cheated in a club game, they speculate how England’s new Test Coach will approach the task and Kyle faces Six of the Best about Nathan McCullum. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎥 Watch this episode : https://youtu.be/KAIpj_D5jWk 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube @thecricketersnetwork 📲 Follow us on socials: ⁨@TheCricketersNetwork⁩ #TheCricketersNetwork #NathanMcCullum #KyleMills #Cricket #CricketPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 3 · 49 min
What news of the North? With Kristian Clarke and Jess Watkin
What news of the North? With Kristian Clarke and Jess Watkin Northern Districts Cricket is another one of the proud domestic associations in New Zealand cricket that has produced some of the true greats of the New Zealand game. The association has undergone a rebrand in recent years and is the only organisation where the men's and women's team share a name. Ben sits down with Women’s Brave captain Jess Watkin and men’s allrounder Kristian Clarke to discuss all things from the Northern part of Aotearoa. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎥 Watch this episode : https://youtu.be/3D3uxWwS_10 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube @TheCricketersNetwork 📲 Follow us on socials: @thecricketersnetwork #cricket #thecricketersnetwork #benhurley #kristianclarke #jesswatkin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 22 · 33 min
150 years of Otago Cricket with Nathan McCullum and Warren McSkimming
150 years of Otago Cricket with Nathan McCullum and Warren McSkimming Otago might sometimes be looked at as the southern underdogs when it comes to New Zealand cricket but the sheer number of true greats they have produced over the decades means they bat well above their average. Sutcliffe, Turner, McCullum, Bates and many more have risen from the cold depths of Otago cricket to become superstars on the global stage. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎥 Watch this episode : https://youtu.be/10TZi1F6pcI 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube @TheCricketersNetwork 📲 Follow us on socials: @thecricketersnetwork #cricket #thecricketersnetwork #benhurley #natthanmccullum #warrenmcskimming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 13 · 41 min
A Firebird and a Blaze with Xara Jetly and Callum McLachlan
A Firebird and a Blaze with Xara Jetly and Callum McLachlan This week we focus on Wellington which has dominated Women’s cricket in New Zealand over the past decade and also has a very good representation in the Black Caps currently too. Social media star and spinning allrounder, Xara Jetly and Wicket Keeper Batsman Callum McLachlan join Ben to discuss what makes Wellington cricket so unique and strong. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎥 Watch this episode : https://youtu.be/wg0CjdIT_Ls 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube @TheCricketersNetwork 📲 Follow us on socials: @thecricketersnetwork #callummclachlan #xarajetly #benhurley #thecricketersnetwork #cricketpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 2 · 53 min
Sorry, I'm too busy being proud to get sucked into the Soap Opera with Kyle Mills and Molly Penfold
On the latest Edition of The Cricketers Network The Blackcaps have pulled off a gritty yet miraculous win in England while the White Ferns say goodbye to three of the greats. Meanwhile, England are in turmoil. We've decided we're just going to focus on ourselves. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎥 Watch this episode : https://youtu.be/WL4rGs6zpeU 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube @TheCricketersNetwork 📲 Follow us on socials: @thecricketersnetwork #kylemills #mollypenfold #benhurley #thecricketersnetwork #cricketpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 26 · 47 min
A truly international episode with Ross Taylor and Logan van Beek.
A truly international episode with Ross Taylor and Logan van Beek. The New Zealand cricketing diaspora is truly global. We chat to Wellington all-rounder Logan van Beek from Bristol about the Women’s World Cup, Dutch cricket and his new broadcasting role. The legend that is Ross Taylor also joins us from San Francisco to chat about Major League Cricket, what exactly an “ambassador” does, and the moving on of New Zealand’s golden generation. An inspiring episode. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎥 Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/YJcVNkgbEW8 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube @TheCricketersNetwork 📲 Follow us on socials: @thecricketersnetwork #thecricketersnetwork #benhurley #loganvanbeek #rosstaylor #testcricket #blackcaps #whiteferns #cricketchat #podcast #cricketpodcast #engvnz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 19 · 45 min
All Cricket, Everywhere all at Once with Kyle Mills and Molly Penfold
All Cricket, Everywhere all at Once with Kyle Mills and Molly Penfold The latest edition of The Cricketers Network is out now and so much happening in the world of cricket right now it's hard to keep up but we've tried to condense it into a sweet, concise podcast. Lords Pitch, Ben Stokes at a Night Club, Women's World cup and New Zealand's greatest ever pulls up stumps. It's another must listen. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎥 Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/EQBGmREV-Oo 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube @TheCricketersNetwork 📲 Follow us on socials: @thecricketersnetwork #cricket #thecricketersnetwork #benhurley #kylemills #mollypenfold #retirements #benstokes #kanewilliamson #whiteferns #testcricket #cricketchat #podcast #cricketpodcast #engvnz #lords #blackcaps #homeofcricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 8 · 45 min
Lord’s, Katey, Lou, Will, Lattes & a $40 Hot Dog
Ben Hurley has finally made it to Lord’s... not by buying a ticket, obviously, but by somehow convincing people he is a legitimate member of the cricket media. This episode comes straight from the Home of Cricket during England v New Zealand, with Ben roaming around Lord’s finding Kiwis in every corner of the ground. There’s Lou Vincent handing out spare tickets, Katey Martin giving proper cricket insight and elite scone analysis, Zac Foulkes talking drinks duties and Nathan Smith’s Honours Board moment, Will Somerville in a blazer fit for the Long Room, and Meg Lay from the Lord’s ground staff explaining how a South Canterbury farmer ended up preparing pitches at the most famous cricket ground in the world. Also discussed: champagne at Lord’s, 16 wickets in a day, the famous slope, Matt Henry sleeping on the floor and a hot dog that may require a small mortgage. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎥 Watch this episode: https://youtube.com/shorts/3Y2oc1SUEH8 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube @TheCricketersNetwork 📲 Follow us on socials: @thecricketersnetwork #cricket #thecricketersnetwork #benhurley #zacfoulkes #louvincent #kateymartin #willsomerville #meglay #testcricket #cricketchat #podcast #cricketpodcast #engvnz #lords #blackcaps #homeofcricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28 · 53 min
Handshake Drama, Irish Tests & Jimmy Neesham’s Six of the Best
Handshake Drama, Irish Tests & Jimmy Neesham’s Six of the Best Ben Hurley is joined by Kyle Mills and Jimmy Neesham for another cracking yarn across the cricketing universe, from Virat Kohli’s handshake antics and Travis Head winding up half a nation, to New Zealand’s Test against Ireland, the White Ferns’ T20 fortunes, and whether the “spirit of cricket” is actually a thing… or just a very polite argument waiting to happen. Plus, Jimmy gets put through Six of the Best, classic cricket chat, a few rogue theories, and plenty of laughs. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎥 Watch this episode:https://youtu.be/M_pO5DFg28s 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: @TheCricketersNetwork 📲 Follow us on socials: @thecricketersnetwork #cricket #thecricketersnetwork #kylemills #jimmyneesham #benhurley #testcricket #t20 #odi #cricketchat #podcast #cricketpodcast #engvnz #irlvnz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22 · 44 min
England, Ireland, Postponements and CEOs with Kyle Mills and Jimmy Neesham
This week the A Team discuss the new CEO of New Zealand cricket, Geoff Allott and the task he has ahead of him given the postponement of NZ20 until 2027. Also, a deep dive on the upcoming test tour of Ireland and England and Jimmy finds out how much he knows about his co-host in a new segment titled "6 of the best" This is an episode you don’t want to miss 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎥 Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/c41aixVdBCg 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube @TheCricketersNetwork 📲 Follow us on socials: @thecricketersnetwork #cricket #thecricketersnetwork #kylemills #jimmyneesham #benhurley #testcricket #t20 #odi #cricketchat #podcast #cricketpodcast #engvnz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14 · 33 min
Hamish Rutherford
Hamish Rutherford You might think Hamish Rutherford’s career was heavily influenced by his father who captained the national side but the reality is, Hamish had to fall in love with the game himself, and that he did. After one of the greatest Test Debut’s anyone could ask for, “Rudds” embarked on a rich and varied career that some might describe as truly unique 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rmZJ7zTadJE 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: @TheCricketersNetwork 📱 Follow us on socials: @thecricketersnetwork #cricket #hamishrutherford #thecricketersnetwork #benhurley #testcricket #t20 #odi #cricketchat #podcast #cricketpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 7 · 41 min
Innovations and Selections with Kyle Mills and Ben Horne
Innovations and Selections with Kyle Mills and Ben Horne The A Team this week wrap up the Bangladesh tour, chat about Kyle Jamieson's IPL spray of everyone's new favourite 15-year-old cricketing talking point and a bit more on the Impact player rule. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SoGeStjoor0 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: @TheCricketersNetwork 📱 Follow us on socials: @thecricketersnetwork #cricket #kylemills #bennorne #thecricketersnetwork #benhurley #banvnz #batting #bowling #fielding #testcricket #t20 #odi #cricketchat #podcast #cricketpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 30 · 51 min
Retirements and Substitutions with Suzie Bates and Jimmy Neesham
Retirements and Substitutions with Suzie Bates and Jimmy Neesham We are privileged to honour one of the greatest to play the game on the show this week. Podcast Regular Suzie Bates announced her retirement from International cricket and we chat about how good it is to hear all the nice things people have to say about you, while you’re still alive. On top of all that, we chat Bangladesh vs Blackcaps, IPL and Jimmy Neesham has a big, hot take about the IPL’s substitution rule. It’s honest, funny, and a proper look behind the curtain of modern cricket. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CcE3Qau5a4M 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: @TheCricketersNetwork 📱 Follow us on socials: @thecricketersnetwork #Cricket #nzcricket #JimmyNeesham #suziebates #thecricketersnetwork #benhurley #banvnz #retirement #batting #bowling #fielding #captain #testcricket #t20 #odi #cricketchat #podcast #cricketpodcast #cricketlegend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 23 · 33 min
We’re back! With Jimmy Neesham and Kyle Mills
We are back in the Eden park studio with our regularly scheduled programming and this week Jimmy Neesham and Kyle Mills talk stand in captaincy, pausing bowlers and trying to get into the IPL. The conversation covers domestic and international cricket, the realities of the IPL auction system, and why the PSL is becoming an increasingly attractive option for players. The episode also tackles Auckland Cricket’s move away from Eden Park and what it means for the future of the game in New Zealand. Insightful, honest and full of humour, Episode 26 blends elite-level experience with classic cricket banter. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ax4J5Zn71bA 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: @TheCricketersNetwork 📱 Follow us on socials: @thecricketersnetwork #Cricket #nzcricket #JimmyNeesham #KyleMills #thecricketersnetwork #benhurley #banvnz #wouldyourather #battin #bowling #fielding #captain #testcricket #t20 #odi #cricketchat #podcast #cricketpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 16 · 48 min
New Zealand TV Takeover!
This week the pod gets taken over by two recognisable faces for Kiwis sitting in their living room. TV Presenters Sonia Gray (Mind Menders, Lotto, Wheel of Fortune) and Matt Gibb (Breakfast TV, Find my Country house, Squirt) are known to New Zealanders from making literally hours and hours of tele but, when they aren’t doing that, they are usually glued to the cricket. Join them as they go through their own (modest) playing careers, their run ins with actual, real life cricketers and what they would change about our beloved game. Subscribe for more NZ cricket chat, big opinions, great stories and weekly episodes. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eiqlazX8ei0 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: @TheCricketersNetwork 📱 Follow us on socials: @thecricketersnetwork #thecricketersnetwork #cricket #NZ20 #Blackcaps #WhiteFerns #CricketPodcast #T20Cricket #benhurley #soniagray #mattgibb #batter #bowler #allrounder #tvpresenter #tvhost #comedy #comedian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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