Forward Defensive Podcast
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Cricket podcast covering the international and county game - run by Matt Howes
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As well as Travis Head has played, this has been a shocking bowling display. From the moment he hit the first leg stump half volley for 4, England have utterly imploded.
They haven't made Head (or any of the Aus batters) play good balls. There hasn't been a plan
#ashes #TheAshes
They haven't made Head (or any of the Aus batters) play good balls. There hasn't been a plan
#ashes #TheAshes
November 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
November 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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November 26, 2024 at 9:38 PM
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November 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Well what did we all make of that day's Test Cricket? 😅
November 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Well what did we all make of that day's Test Cricket? 😅
16 overs on day 1 of the Tour vs England Lions. Stokes is going to bowl the most overs of any England player in this series.
Stokes takes six as England bowl out the Lions for 382 on day 1 of their Ashes warm-up match srkl.in/6018BAzLXn
November 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM
16 overs on day 1 of the Tour vs England Lions. Stokes is going to bowl the most overs of any England player in this series.
If I could buy stock in players I would be investing heavily in Thomas Rew.
Was one of the most impressive players I saw in person last season
Was one of the most impressive players I saw in person last season
November 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
If I could buy stock in players I would be investing heavily in Thomas Rew.
Was one of the most impressive players I saw in person last season
Was one of the most impressive players I saw in person last season
Stokes getting all his wickets on the short ball worries me that England are going to spend the entire Ashes banging it halfway down 😅
November 13, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Stokes getting all his wickets on the short ball worries me that England are going to spend the entire Ashes banging it halfway down 😅
Here is the final top 10 for the 1st ever Forward Defensive Podcast County Championship league on @thecricketdraft.bsky.social
Congrats to Aled, Jacob and James 🏆
I mentioned putting a cricket book or two as a prize so get in touch with me if you're interested.
Same again next year? 🫡
Congrats to Aled, Jacob and James 🏆
I mentioned putting a cricket book or two as a prize so get in touch with me if you're interested.
Same again next year? 🫡
September 30, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Here is the final top 10 for the 1st ever Forward Defensive Podcast County Championship league on @thecricketdraft.bsky.social
Congrats to Aled, Jacob and James 🏆
I mentioned putting a cricket book or two as a prize so get in touch with me if you're interested.
Same again next year? 🫡
Congrats to Aled, Jacob and James 🏆
I mentioned putting a cricket book or two as a prize so get in touch with me if you're interested.
Same again next year? 🫡
Great captaincy from Bethell, you learn more by Sonny Baker bowling this final over than Luke Wood
September 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Great captaincy from Bethell, you learn more by Sonny Baker bowling this final over than Luke Wood
Is Jordan Cox actually cursed? Possibly injured while taking a catch.
Think that's the 3rd time he's been injured on England duty
Think that's the 3rd time he's been injured on England duty
September 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Is Jordan Cox actually cursed? Possibly injured while taking a catch.
Think that's the 3rd time he's been injured on England duty
Think that's the 3rd time he's been injured on England duty
That shot from Sibley is exactly how they set up slip catching practice before play. Got in a horrible position
September 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM
That shot from Sibley is exactly how they set up slip catching practice before play. Got in a horrible position
Surrey rolling out Atherton and Cork on their live stream. It really is have and have nots
September 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Surrey rolling out Atherton and Cork on their live stream. It really is have and have nots
Carse bowling 87mph and looking slow compared to Jofra at the other end 😳
September 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Carse bowling 87mph and looking slow compared to Jofra at the other end 😳
Safe to say I had a decent week on @thecricketdraft.bsky.social
I'll take that with basically nothing from my bowling attack 💪🏻
I'll take that with basically nothing from my bowling attack 💪🏻
August 9, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Safe to say I had a decent week on @thecricketdraft.bsky.social
I'll take that with basically nothing from my bowling attack 💪🏻
I'll take that with basically nothing from my bowling attack 💪🏻
It's taken the rest of the week and I still haven't come to terms with England's implosion at the Oval.
Wonderful test, Siraj was brilliant but that is an all-time fumble. I don't really remember a moment that looked too big for this Bazball side... This test is one of them
Wonderful test, Siraj was brilliant but that is an all-time fumble. I don't really remember a moment that looked too big for this Bazball side... This test is one of them
August 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
It's taken the rest of the week and I still haven't come to terms with England's implosion at the Oval.
Wonderful test, Siraj was brilliant but that is an all-time fumble. I don't really remember a moment that looked too big for this Bazball side... This test is one of them
Wonderful test, Siraj was brilliant but that is an all-time fumble. I don't really remember a moment that looked too big for this Bazball side... This test is one of them
Thomas Rew making noise in the One Day Cup is no surprise having seen him in the England u19 series vs India. His natural game suits the 50-over format.
Would not shock me one little bit if he gets a game for England before James Rew
#ODC #englandcricket
Would not shock me one little bit if he gets a game for England before James Rew
#ODC #englandcricket
August 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Thomas Rew making noise in the One Day Cup is no surprise having seen him in the England u19 series vs India. His natural game suits the 50-over format.
Would not shock me one little bit if he gets a game for England before James Rew
#ODC #englandcricket
Would not shock me one little bit if he gets a game for England before James Rew
#ODC #englandcricket
Catching up with today's highlights - Brook is some talent. He is going to have a career littered with ridiculous centuries and low scores if this is the way he continues to bat.
Frustrating when it goes wrong but it's going to be one hell of a career highlight reel
#cricket #harrybrook #engvind
Frustrating when it goes wrong but it's going to be one hell of a career highlight reel
#cricket #harrybrook #engvind
August 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Catching up with today's highlights - Brook is some talent. He is going to have a career littered with ridiculous centuries and low scores if this is the way he continues to bat.
Frustrating when it goes wrong but it's going to be one hell of a career highlight reel
#cricket #harrybrook #engvind
Frustrating when it goes wrong but it's going to be one hell of a career highlight reel
#cricket #harrybrook #engvind
5th championship 💯 of the season for Rehan Ahmed. His transformation into a top order batter is nothing short of outstanding
July 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
5th championship 💯 of the season for Rehan Ahmed. His transformation into a top order batter is nothing short of outstanding
The more the injuries take their toll the better Ben Stokes the bowler becomes.
Consistently looks the most likely to take wickets
Consistently looks the most likely to take wickets
July 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The more the injuries take their toll the better Ben Stokes the bowler becomes.
Consistently looks the most likely to take wickets
Consistently looks the most likely to take wickets
It's classic fandom for Jamie Smith to be absolutely nailing the role he's been selected for and everyone wanting him to move up the order + not keep wicket
He is one of the pieces that is clicking in the team. I'm sure he'd succeed at 3 but we know he's a game changer at 7
He is one of the pieces that is clicking in the team. I'm sure he'd succeed at 3 but we know he's a game changer at 7
July 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It's classic fandom for Jamie Smith to be absolutely nailing the role he's been selected for and everyone wanting him to move up the order + not keep wicket
He is one of the pieces that is clicking in the team. I'm sure he'd succeed at 3 but we know he's a game changer at 7
He is one of the pieces that is clicking in the team. I'm sure he'd succeed at 3 but we know he's a game changer at 7
With the complete erosion of Woakes as a batter, Carse can really nail his spot in the XI by being a source of runs down the order.
Smith has played the role perfectly in his career so far but will need support
Smith has played the role perfectly in his career so far but will need support
July 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
With the complete erosion of Woakes as a batter, Carse can really nail his spot in the XI by being a source of runs down the order.
Smith has played the role perfectly in his career so far but will need support
Smith has played the role perfectly in his career so far but will need support
Stokes bowing to public pressure by batting first! Probably 20 tests away from getting Bashir, Crawley and Pope dropped... Stick with it traditional media and angry people on social media. You're almost there 😂
July 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Stokes bowing to public pressure by batting first! Probably 20 tests away from getting Bashir, Crawley and Pope dropped... Stick with it traditional media and angry people on social media. You're almost there 😂
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July 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Third year running, #TakeHerLead partners with The Hundred offering eight aspiring young female cricketers an unforgettable experience to spend a day with a Hundred women’s team, takin part in team training & meetings, and receive expert coaching. 🏏
takeherlead.org/f/the-rookie...
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