Richard Starkie
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One half of the Noughtie Child Podcast
Special bumper Christmas episode out now featuring Northamptonshire's Mabel Reid and a full review of 2025. England's 2025 record: won 14, lost 14, 1 no result (which we deserved to lose). Will things improve in 2026?
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December 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Special bumper Christmas episode out now featuring Northamptonshire's Mabel Reid and a full review of 2025. England's 2025 record: won 14, lost 14, 1 no result (which we deserved to lose). Will things improve in 2026?
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Woeful Yorkshire unprepared for the reality of equity in 21st century cricket. Read all about the county fixtures for 2026 - who is giving prominence to their women's team and who is treating them unfairly?
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2026 Fixtures: A sign of progress or still a case of “must do better”?
Woeful Yorkshire unprepared for the reality of equity in 21st Century cricketFor those of you who may have forgotten, Yorkshire women were promoted from Tier 2 to Tier 1 at the end of last season, hav...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Woeful Yorkshire unprepared for the reality of equity in 21st century cricket. Read all about the county fixtures for 2026 - who is giving prominence to their women's team and who is treating them unfairly?
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Podcast is back after a (nearly) 2 week break. Enjoy!
We’re back! Why are we excited about the Emerging Nations Trophy? 🇳🇱🏴🇵🇬🇹🇭🇦🇪🇳🇦🇹🇿🇺🇬
Plus we discuss the England Development Squads 🏴, the WBBL taking place at the moment 🇦🇺 & the situation with Bangladesh 🇧🇩
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Plus we discuss the England Development Squads 🏴, the WBBL taking place at the moment 🇦🇺 & the situation with Bangladesh 🇧🇩
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November 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Podcast is back after a (nearly) 2 week break. Enjoy!
Emergency pod. Our reaction to the World Cup final. Congratulations to India!
November 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Emergency pod. Our reaction to the World Cup final. Congratulations to India!
Some wild speculation of the future. Including the prospect of Davina Perrin lifting the World Cup (in 2041).
✍️ The missing generation – who are the next wave of England batters?
In 2029 there will be another Ashes tour of Australia and another 50 over World Cup. Who will be batting for England on that tour and in that competition?
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In 2029 there will be another Ashes tour of Australia and another 50 over World Cup. Who will be batting for England on that tour and in that competition?
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The missing generation – who are the next wave of England batters?
In 2029 there will be another Ashes tour of Australia and another 50 over World Cup. Who will be batting for England on that tour and in that competition? Here are the ages of our current top 5 batter...
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November 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Some wild speculation of the future. Including the prospect of Davina Perrin lifting the World Cup (in 2041).
New episode out today! Career-defining innings from Rodrigues and Wolvaardt mean a new name will appear on the World Cup trophy. Hear our reaction as we try to follow the semi in a Manchester theatre. Plus Lennie Sims talks about her roots in Italy and in Bodyline. open.spotify.com/episode/11EL...
Episode 201: South Africa & India are in a World Cup Final
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October 31, 2025 at 8:15 AM
New episode out today! Career-defining innings from Rodrigues and Wolvaardt mean a new name will appear on the World Cup trophy. Hear our reaction as we try to follow the semi in a Manchester theatre. Plus Lennie Sims talks about her roots in Italy and in Bodyline. open.spotify.com/episode/11EL...
Time to remember Russell Osman in Escape to Victory.
October 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Time to remember Russell Osman in Escape to Victory.
Our 200th episode! Lots of memories from the last almost 5 years of the podcast plus very brief update on the World Cup. open.spotify.com/episode/4gKI...
Episode 200: We've Scored a Double Ton
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October 24, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Our 200th episode! Lots of memories from the last almost 5 years of the podcast plus very brief update on the World Cup. open.spotify.com/episode/4gKI...
World Cup episode. Who is the most valuable player so far? Which superstars have more ducks than Sainsbury's meat counter? Are Australia just toying with us all by letting their number 10 batter score a 50?
New episode out now discussing a wobbly World Cup so far with every team having nervy moments. We also share our thoughts on an interesting demerit for Mlaba & the domestic awards 🏆
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October 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
World Cup episode. Who is the most valuable player so far? Which superstars have more ducks than Sainsbury's meat counter? Are Australia just toying with us all by letting their number 10 batter score a 50?
Arthur Miller, Harmanpreet Kaur, the 1982 FIFA World Cup and a plague of gnats. A few thoughts on a recent game at the ICC World Cup.
✍️ India’s refusal to shake hands with Pakistan reflects more broadly on a culture of polarisation around the world
These teams will meet at Edgbaston next summer but will anything have changed?
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These teams will meet at Edgbaston next summer but will anything have changed?
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Don’t be too harsh on Harman
India’s refusal to shake hands with Pakistan reflects more broadly on a culture of polarisation around the world.“You must understand, sir, that a person is either with this court or he must be counte...
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October 7, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Arthur Miller, Harmanpreet Kaur, the 1982 FIFA World Cup and a plague of gnats. A few thoughts on a recent game at the ICC World Cup.
New article about to drop. It will be the first time I've used the phrase "quasi-Biblical plague of gnats" in a cricket match report.
October 6, 2025 at 7:37 PM
New article about to drop. It will be the first time I've used the phrase "quasi-Biblical plague of gnats" in a cricket match report.
"Chalk and cheese" or "cheese and crackers"? We discuss the transformation of England from old school writing implement to solidified dairy product in episode 197, out now!
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Episode 197: The 2025 World Cup is Underway
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October 3, 2025 at 5:06 AM
"Chalk and cheese" or "cheese and crackers"? We discuss the transformation of England from old school writing implement to solidified dairy product in episode 197, out now!
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An epic hour long deconstruction of the 2025 season out now. The highs (2 great finals days). The lows (1 not so good finals day). The road and rail trips. The team of the season. We relive it all!
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Episode 196: 2025 Season Debrief
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September 26, 2025 at 5:12 AM
An epic hour long deconstruction of the 2025 season out now. The highs (2 great finals days). The lows (1 not so good finals day). The road and rail trips. The team of the season. We relive it all!
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My final match report of my first season in the press box. It has been a joy!
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Lancashire lift the One Day Cup to cap the “year of the chase”
Lancashire (289/4 from 48.3 overs) beat Hampshire (288/6 from 50 overs) by six wickets.The Metro Bank One Day Cup final began with renditions of “Abide with me” and “God save the King”. By the end, it...
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September 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
My final match report of my first season in the press box. It has been a joy!
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So it's Hampshire v Lancashire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup final on Sunday. In case anyone has missed it, here's my report of how Lancashire won their semi final yesterday.
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Heroic team effort sees Lancashire overcome The Blaze in gripping semi-final
Lancashire (241/6) beat The Blaze (236/9) by 5 runsIn the most thrilling of finishes Lancashire found a way to win against a Blaze side who seemed to be cruising to victory until the very end of a ten...
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September 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
So it's Hampshire v Lancashire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup final on Sunday. In case anyone has missed it, here's my report of how Lancashire won their semi final yesterday.
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New episode out this morning with Glamorgan's Eve Jackson previewing the Tier 2 One Day Cup final.
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Episode 194: Tier 2 ODC Final Preview ft Eve Jackson
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September 12, 2025 at 5:06 AM
New episode out this morning with Glamorgan's Eve Jackson previewing the Tier 2 One Day Cup final.
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My thoughts from today's semifinal in sunny Cardiff.
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Bethan Ellis shows Division One class in Division Two semi
Metro Bank One Day Cup semi-finalGlamorgan (209 all out) beat Northamptonshire (148 all out) by 61 runsGlamorgan comfortably overcame Northamptonshire in the Women’s Metro Bank One Day Cup semi-final ...
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September 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
My thoughts from today's semifinal in sunny Cardiff.
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Germany lose to Netherlands in their final match of the tour, but have shown tremendous progress over the last week.
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Stubborn Germany show huge progress despite defeat to the Netherlands
Netherlands (175/4) beat Germany (110/1) by 65 runsThe last time these two teams met only four days ago resulted in a huge 202 run victory for the Netherlands. If anything can demonstrate the progress...
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August 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Germany lose to Netherlands in their final match of the tour, but have shown tremendous progress over the last week.
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The story of how Harold Larwood's great great niece helped Italy defeat Germany today.
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Italy win with Southern European style alongside Southern Hemisphere steel
Italy (110/2 from 14 overs) beat Germany (108/4 from 20 overs) by 8 wickets with 36 balls to spareIn a battle of the underdogs in this very enjoyable European Division 1 qualifier series, it was Italy...
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August 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The story of how Harold Larwood's great great niece helped Italy defeat Germany today.
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Ireland v Germany match report. Amy Hunter: teenage record breaker. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...
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August 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Ireland v Germany match report. Amy Hunter: teenage record breaker. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...
Match report on Netherlands v Germany today. Spoiler: it was not a close game
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Siegers’ century the highlight as Netherlands wallop Germany by 202 runs
Geographical neighbours and historical foes met at the Hazelaarweg Stadion in Rotterdam today as The Netherlands hosted Germany in the European Division One Qualifier for next year’s T20 World Cup. In...
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August 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Match report on Netherlands v Germany today. Spoiler: it was not a close game
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An article I wrote after yesterday's eliminator game about Issy Wong's sausage roll inspired performance. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...
Wong rolls over the Blaze with all-round performance
Bears women (163/8) beat The Blaze (143 all out) by 20 runsOn the way to The Oval this morning, the staff members at the small café at Warwick Parkway station proudly informed us that they had recentl...
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July 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
An article I wrote after yesterday's eliminator game about Issy Wong's sausage roll inspired performance. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...
Yorkshire await Middlesex in the Division 2 Vitality Blast final. Here's a report on how Middlesex got there. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...
Middlesex send warning shot to Yorkshire and Glamorgan with authoritative win in first semi-final
Middlesex (109/0 from 10.4 overs) beat Leicestershire (140/8 from 20 overs) by 10 wickets (DLS method)A fine 50 from 30 balls by opener Finty Trussler saw Middlesex ease into the Vitality Blast Divisi...
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July 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Yorkshire await Middlesex in the Division 2 Vitality Blast final. Here's a report on how Middlesex got there. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...
Who should be in and who should be out of the 2025 World Cup squad? After England's final ODI of the summer and 10 weeks until the World Cup begins, here are my thoughts... noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...
England’s World Cup Squad 2025 – who could be selected?
After England’s series against India finished this week, let us consider who could and should feature in the squad of 15 to travel to the World Cup in September. To start with, it’s worth looking at t...
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July 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Who should be in and who should be out of the 2025 World Cup squad? After England's final ODI of the summer and 10 weeks until the World Cup begins, here are my thoughts... noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...
Here's my report on yesterday's game and the general state of England's ODI team as they prepare for the world cup. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...
Gritty win shows that England are beginning to find a new identity under Edwards
England (116/2 from 21 overs) beat India (143/8 from 29 overs) by 8 wickets (DLS method)I think it’s probably correct to say that rain-affected games somehow feel slightly odd. The spectator prepares ...
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July 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Here's my report on yesterday's game and the general state of England's ODI team as they prepare for the world cup. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...