Alan Gardner
@alanrgardner.bsky.social
Writer of few words. Cricinfo, former Guardianista with a bit of AP on the side. If you smile enough then everybody smiles (lies, lies, lies)
This month's #LightRoller is a scientific deep dive* on the likelihood of Pat Cummins featuring in the Ashes
*Not really, just the usual BS
www.espncricinfo.com/story/pat-cu...
*Not really, just the usual BS
www.espncricinfo.com/story/pat-cu...
Pat Cummins might miss the first Test after being abducted by aliens
It's wall-to-wall Cummins watch in the lead-up to the you know what. But there's some other stuff here as well
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October 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
This month's #LightRoller is a scientific deep dive* on the likelihood of Pat Cummins featuring in the Ashes
*Not really, just the usual BS
www.espncricinfo.com/story/pat-cu...
*Not really, just the usual BS
www.espncricinfo.com/story/pat-cu...
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After two topsy-turvy series against South Africa, England round off their season with a trip to Ireland - @alanrgardner.bsky.social, @millercricket.bsky.social and @mattrollercricket.bsky.social discuss white-ball form and Ashes selection latest on #SwitchHit 🎧
Switch Hit: Dub smash
After two topsy-turvy series against South Africa, England round off their season with a trip to Ireland. Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller and Matt Roller discuss white-ball form and Ashes selection latest
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September 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
After two topsy-turvy series against South Africa, England round off their season with a trip to Ireland - @alanrgardner.bsky.social, @millercricket.bsky.social and @mattrollercricket.bsky.social discuss white-ball form and Ashes selection latest on #SwitchHit 🎧
Five consecutive QF defeats in five consecutive seasons for Birmingham Bears in the T20 Blast - a feat unmatched in the competition's history (although they did manage six in seven years as plain old Warwickshire back in the early days)
September 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Five consecutive QF defeats in five consecutive seasons for Birmingham Bears in the T20 Blast - a feat unmatched in the competition's history (although they did manage six in seven years as plain old Warwickshire back in the early days)
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After a nerve-shredding end to an amazing series at The Oval, Alan Gardner catches up with Andrew Miller and Sid Monga to pick through all the Test match goodness
#SwitchHit podcast 👇
#SwitchHit podcast 👇
Que Siraj, Siraj
Switch Hit Podcast · Episode
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August 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
After a nerve-shredding end to an amazing series at The Oval, Alan Gardner catches up with Andrew Miller and Sid Monga to pick through all the Test match goodness
#SwitchHit podcast 👇
#SwitchHit podcast 👇
Never mind the Bazballs... it's the Hundred! Have a read of @mattrollercricket.bsky.social's interview with New South Welshman turned new Welsh Fireman, Steven Smith www.espncricinfo.com/story/hundre... then join me for bbb of the men's opener at Lord's www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-h...
Hundred's 'transition' year is relying on Test star Steven Smith as headline act
Steven Smith hoping to use his first appearance for Welsh Fire as a platform to reclaim a T20I spot for Australia with the long-term aim of playing in the 2028 Olympics
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August 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Never mind the Bazballs... it's the Hundred! Have a read of @mattrollercricket.bsky.social's interview with New South Welshman turned new Welsh Fireman, Steven Smith www.espncricinfo.com/story/hundre... then join me for bbb of the men's opener at Lord's www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-h...
August 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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✍️ The World Test Championship might be fundamentally flawed, but after three missed attempts to reach the final on home soil, it is time for England to take it seriously
Matt Roller writes 🔗 bit.ly/4kW0UuU
Matt Roller writes 🔗 bit.ly/4kW0UuU
June 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
✍️ The World Test Championship might be fundamentally flawed, but after three missed attempts to reach the final on home soil, it is time for England to take it seriously
Matt Roller writes 🔗 bit.ly/4kW0UuU
Matt Roller writes 🔗 bit.ly/4kW0UuU
The Wizard with an opening spell of 6-3-8-2 against India A at Northampton. Tasty
June 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The Wizard with an opening spell of 6-3-8-2 against India A at Northampton. Tasty
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@alanrgardner.bsky.social, @millercricket.bsky.social and @firdosem.bsky.social reflect on the Trent Bridge Test, while @mattrollercricket.bsky.social joins to preview the West Indies series on the latest #SwitchHit podcast 🎧
Switch Hit: Zim sing while England win
Alan Gardner speaks to Andrew Miller and Firdose Moonda about the Trent Bridge Test, while Matt Roller joins to preview the West Indies series
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May 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
@alanrgardner.bsky.social, @millercricket.bsky.social and @firdosem.bsky.social reflect on the Trent Bridge Test, while @mattrollercricket.bsky.social joins to preview the West Indies series on the latest #SwitchHit podcast 🎧
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Heath Streak is the only player to take more than 100 Test wickets for Zimbabwe - Blessing Muzarabani is aiming to be the second 🎯
Interview by @alanrgardner.bsky.social: bit.ly/3F19d8Z
Interview by @alanrgardner.bsky.social: bit.ly/3F19d8Z
May 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Heath Streak is the only player to take more than 100 Test wickets for Zimbabwe - Blessing Muzarabani is aiming to be the second 🎯
Interview by @alanrgardner.bsky.social: bit.ly/3F19d8Z
Interview by @alanrgardner.bsky.social: bit.ly/3F19d8Z
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England's international summer is fast approaching!
@alanrgardner.bsky.social is joined on #SwitchHit by @millercricket.bsky.social and @valkeriebaynes.bsky.social to discuss the England Test squad and Nat Sciver-Brunt's appointment as captain 🎧
@alanrgardner.bsky.social is joined on #SwitchHit by @millercricket.bsky.social and @valkeriebaynes.bsky.social to discuss the England Test squad and Nat Sciver-Brunt's appointment as captain 🎧
Switch Hit: Summer's hotting up
Alan Gardner is joined on the pod by Andrew Miller and Valkerie Baynes to discuss the England Test squad and Nat Sciver-Brunt's appointment as captain
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May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
England's international summer is fast approaching!
@alanrgardner.bsky.social is joined on #SwitchHit by @millercricket.bsky.social and @valkeriebaynes.bsky.social to discuss the England Test squad and Nat Sciver-Brunt's appointment as captain 🎧
@alanrgardner.bsky.social is joined on #SwitchHit by @millercricket.bsky.social and @valkeriebaynes.bsky.social to discuss the England Test squad and Nat Sciver-Brunt's appointment as captain 🎧
Couple of rare old finishes going in Division Two www.espncricinfo.com/live-cricket...
May 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Couple of rare old finishes going in Division Two www.espncricinfo.com/live-cricket...
When your luck's out... Zak Crawley getting dropped at slip, then caught by the keeper off a rebound, for 1
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April 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
When your luck's out... Zak Crawley getting dropped at slip, then caught by the keeper off a rebound, for 1
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Harry Brook and Corbin Bosch have been the first casualties in this game of cricket chicken, and no one is safe
✍️ @alanrgardner.bsky.social | #TheLightRoller
✍️ @alanrgardner.bsky.social | #TheLightRoller
Never mind the tariffs, cricket's trade wars are the ones to watch
Harry Brook and Corbin Bosch have been the first casualties in this game of cricket chicken, and no one is safe
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April 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Harry Brook and Corbin Bosch have been the first casualties in this game of cricket chicken, and no one is safe
✍️ @alanrgardner.bsky.social | #TheLightRoller
✍️ @alanrgardner.bsky.social | #TheLightRoller
Went to Hove actually in pursuit of visible otters. Wasn't disappointed
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April 12, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Went to Hove actually in pursuit of visible otters. Wasn't disappointed
www.espncricinfo.com/series/count...
www.espncricinfo.com/series/count...
Confirmed: Sonny Baker is ⛽
Baker vs Bairstow - the duel in the Southampton sun www.espncricinfo.com/series/count...
Baker vs Bairstow - the duel in the Southampton sun www.espncricinfo.com/series/count...
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April 6, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Confirmed: Sonny Baker is ⛽
Baker vs Bairstow - the duel in the Southampton sun www.espncricinfo.com/series/count...
Baker vs Bairstow - the duel in the Southampton sun www.espncricinfo.com/series/count...
Sonny Baker has just had Jonny Bairstow dropped twice in as many balls - both bumpers that the batter took on
Nick Gubbins seemed to lose the first one on the rope and took a glancing blow to the head. He went off to be checked over, sub Joe Weatherley then couldn't quite scoop up a miscued pull
Nick Gubbins seemed to lose the first one on the rope and took a glancing blow to the head. He went off to be checked over, sub Joe Weatherley then couldn't quite scoop up a miscued pull
April 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Sonny Baker has just had Jonny Bairstow dropped twice in as many balls - both bumpers that the batter took on
Nick Gubbins seemed to lose the first one on the rope and took a glancing blow to the head. He went off to be checked over, sub Joe Weatherley then couldn't quite scoop up a miscued pull
Nick Gubbins seemed to lose the first one on the rope and took a glancing blow to the head. He went off to be checked over, sub Joe Weatherley then couldn't quite scoop up a miscued pull
Heeeeeeeeeeere's Jonny
April 4, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Heeeeeeeeeeere's Jonny
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Joined-up thinking at the ECB? www.espncricinfo.com/story/charlo... @espncricinfo.com
April 2, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Joined-up thinking at the ECB? www.espncricinfo.com/story/charlo... @espncricinfo.com
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Really enjoyed speaking to Shaheen Afridi ahead of the Champions Trophy about his ODI form, his relationship with the media, and the most challenging year of his career.
www.espncricinfo.com/story/at-the...
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At the Champions Trophy, Shaheen Afridi sees a chance to make history
Pakistan's front-line fast bowler has had a difficult couple of years, but he believes he's peaking just in time to make a mark at his country's first home ICC event since 1996
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February 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Really enjoyed speaking to Shaheen Afridi ahead of the Champions Trophy about his ODI form, his relationship with the media, and the most challenging year of his career.
www.espncricinfo.com/story/at-the...
www.espncricinfo.com/story/at-the...
