Mike Turner
@lunchtakenearly.bsky.social
Cricket scorer, statistician and 'calculating cardinal' (The Guardian). Cheltenham Civil Service CC, @gloscricket.bsky.social men, @somersetccc.bsky.social women. Also board games, trains: all the cool things.
This season has been stunning, has to be among the very best spoken word content I've listened to this year. Russian Communists and the Labour Party, so much I now understand that I hadn't grasped before, obsessively researched and presented in an engaging style.
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨Welcome to the third and final part of @iandunt.bsky.social & @dorianlynskey.bsky.social's epic story of the Labour Party, from Keir Hardie to Keir Starmer. Listen now 👉 linktr.ee/originstoryp...
#labour #labourpartyUK #originstory #Starmer #Hardie #Blair
#labour #labourpartyUK #originstory #Starmer #Hardie #Blair
November 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This season has been stunning, has to be among the very best spoken word content I've listened to this year. Russian Communists and the Labour Party, so much I now understand that I hadn't grasped before, obsessively researched and presented in an engaging style.
Reposted by Mike Turner
Japan's "Mundane Halloween" costume contest is back!
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
November 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Japan's "Mundane Halloween" costume contest is back!
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
Reposted by Mike Turner
Journalists, broadcasters, fans - stop relying on ESPNcricinfo for women's cricket balls faced records, especially slow-scoring stats.
Their database is woefully incomplete for pre-2000s women's cricket (this also applies ot Cricbuzz who have just replicated the same incomplete scorecards).
#cwc25
Their database is woefully incomplete for pre-2000s women's cricket (this also applies ot Cricbuzz who have just replicated the same incomplete scorecards).
#cwc25
October 7, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Journalists, broadcasters, fans - stop relying on ESPNcricinfo for women's cricket balls faced records, especially slow-scoring stats.
Their database is woefully incomplete for pre-2000s women's cricket (this also applies ot Cricbuzz who have just replicated the same incomplete scorecards).
#cwc25
Their database is woefully incomplete for pre-2000s women's cricket (this also applies ot Cricbuzz who have just replicated the same incomplete scorecards).
#cwc25
Reposted by Mike Turner
Ever wondered where all the Cheers title photos are from? I did. And I've gathered everything I can find into this post. That was fun.
joelmorris.substack.com/p/where-nobo...
joelmorris.substack.com/p/where-nobo...
Where nobody knows your name...
Tracing the anonymous faces at the start of Cheers.
joelmorris.substack.com
October 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Ever wondered where all the Cheers title photos are from? I did. And I've gathered everything I can find into this post. That was fun.
joelmorris.substack.com/p/where-nobo...
joelmorris.substack.com/p/where-nobo...
Reposted by Mike Turner
When Kyle Abbott pins me on the shin or Jonny Bairstow deposits me into the car park, I’m consoled by the knowledge that we are still paying the same at Fleet Pret A Manger
substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com/home/post/p-...
The Great British Service Station: County Cricket's Great Equaliser
A roadside hymn to the County Grind
substack.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
When Kyle Abbott pins me on the shin or Jonny Bairstow deposits me into the car park, I’m consoled by the knowledge that we are still paying the same at Fleet Pret A Manger
substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com/home/post/p-...
I've enjoyed listening back to you and Ed on commentary on Saturday @mrscricket.bsky.social - thanks for the name checks for Chris and me. And apologies for not realising for the 1st 10 overs that the score was unreadable on the smaller board.
September 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I've enjoyed listening back to you and Ed on commentary on Saturday @mrscricket.bsky.social - thanks for the name checks for Chris and me. And apologies for not realising for the 1st 10 overs that the score was unreadable on the smaller board.
Reposted by Mike Turner
ONE DAY CUP: The Trouble With Bonus Points (TLDR: The Playing Conditions Are Wrong!)
ONE DAY CUP: The Trouble With Bonus Points (TLDR: The Playing Conditions Are Wrong!)
Both the One Day Cup and the Women’s T20 Blast use a system of Bonus Points, which is described in the Playing Conditions. A winning team that achieves a run rate of 1.25 times that of the op…
crickether.com
September 14, 2025 at 7:02 AM
ONE DAY CUP: The Trouble With Bonus Points (TLDR: The Playing Conditions Are Wrong!)
I recall this view in September 1985 too @yelobeli.bsky.social @sidspid.bsky.social
A picture I took from the back of the Free Seats (now the Compton Stand) at Lord's in September 1985 showing the letterbox view. The set-up also meant even on a hot day that area could be chilly, and the walkway behind was narrow and noisy. All round, not a great spot to be
September 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I recall this view in September 1985 too @yelobeli.bsky.social @sidspid.bsky.social
Can't even "@" Warks on this post to ask them... Their website lets me buy non-refundable tickets for the women at Portland Road, when the forecast is dodgy, but has no information on facilities for spectators e.g. shelter @crickether.com @00childpodcast.bsky.social @womenscricblog.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Can't even "@" Warks on this post to ask them... Their website lets me buy non-refundable tickets for the women at Portland Road, when the forecast is dodgy, but has no information on facilities for spectators e.g. shelter @crickether.com @00childpodcast.bsky.social @womenscricblog.bsky.social
live.nvplay.com/ecb/?tab=m_s...
First thought: ooh look, someone's added Meg Austin's middle initial.
Pause.
Second thought: oh yes, that was me.
First thought: ooh look, someone's added Meg Austin's middle initial.
Pause.
Second thought: oh yes, that was me.
Live scores, live streams, video highlights and schedules from ECB Play-Cricket | powered by NV Play
Comprehensive schedules, live scores, live streams, video highlights and match statistics from ECB Play-Cricket | powered by NV Play
live.nvplay.com
August 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
live.nvplay.com/ecb/?tab=m_s...
First thought: ooh look, someone's added Meg Austin's middle initial.
Pause.
Second thought: oh yes, that was me.
First thought: ooh look, someone's added Meg Austin's middle initial.
Pause.
Second thought: oh yes, that was me.
@dankingdom96.bsky.social There was an unpublicised women's warm-up game at Taunton Vale yesterday featuring Somerset, Warwickshire and Hampshire players. Niamh Holland 101* (16x4), Bethan Ellis 77, Chloe Skelton 58* (43 balls, 8x4), Nancy Harman 43* (31 balls), Olivia Barnes 8-0-20-2
August 22, 2025 at 6:54 AM
@dankingdom96.bsky.social There was an unpublicised women's warm-up game at Taunton Vale yesterday featuring Somerset, Warwickshire and Hampshire players. Niamh Holland 101* (16x4), Bethan Ellis 77, Chloe Skelton 58* (43 balls, 8x4), Nancy Harman 43* (31 balls), Olivia Barnes 8-0-20-2
Alice Hill today drew level with Mollie Robbins as 4th highest wicket taker for @gloscricket.bsky.social (combined List A and T20): they each have 59 wickets. Charlie Phillips is second all time with 85 wickets.
August 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Alice Hill today drew level with Mollie Robbins as 4th highest wicket taker for @gloscricket.bsky.social (combined List A and T20): they each have 59 wickets. Charlie Phillips is second all time with 85 wickets.
Yesterday against Worcestershire, Becca Halliday (62) scored her first 50 for @gloscricket.bsky.social and Caitlin Belcher made her highest List A score (21*) and hit her first six for the county.
August 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Yesterday against Worcestershire, Becca Halliday (62) scored her first 50 for @gloscricket.bsky.social and Caitlin Belcher made her highest List A score (21*) and hit her first six for the county.
Georgie Cant hit 91 today for @gloscricket.bsky.social, her highest score and first List A fifty for the county. It's the highest score made by a Glos number 5, the 10th= highest overall, and her fifty off 45 balls is a Glos List A record.
August 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Georgie Cant hit 91 today for @gloscricket.bsky.social, her highest score and first List A fifty for the county. It's the highest score made by a Glos number 5, the 10th= highest overall, and her fifty off 45 balls is a Glos List A record.
Just one statistic from @gloscricket.bsky.social women's match against Sussex on Thursday: Meg Ahearne made her new highest score for the county of 31*. Mention for Becca Halliday who took a catch in the women's game and - on the other side of the boundary - in the following men's game too.
July 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Just one statistic from @gloscricket.bsky.social women's match against Sussex on Thursday: Meg Ahearne made her new highest score for the county of 31*. Mention for Becca Halliday who took a catch in the women's game and - on the other side of the boundary - in the following men's game too.
Charlie Phillips extends her lead as @gloscricket.bsky.social Women's leading T20 wicket-taker, now with 43
July 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Charlie Phillips extends her lead as @gloscricket.bsky.social Women's leading T20 wicket-taker, now with 43
Charlotte Phillips moves to the top of the all-time @gloscricket.bsky.social women T20 batting averages, although helped a tiny bit to her average of 62.00 by the number of not outs
July 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Charlotte Phillips moves to the top of the all-time @gloscricket.bsky.social women T20 batting averages, although helped a tiny bit to her average of 62.00 by the number of not outs
Reposted by Mike Turner
Regular reminder to fans, media, broadcasters & historians - you can't blindly rely on ESPNcricinfo's records for women's international or domestic cricket to be complete or accurate.
There are numerous gaps in their database. Also potentially, a huge gap in the market.
#cricket
There are numerous gaps in their database. Also potentially, a huge gap in the market.
#cricket
July 12, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Regular reminder to fans, media, broadcasters & historians - you can't blindly rely on ESPNcricinfo's records for women's international or domestic cricket to be complete or accurate.
There are numerous gaps in their database. Also potentially, a huge gap in the market.
#cricket
There are numerous gaps in their database. Also potentially, a huge gap in the market.
#cricket
@yelobeli.bsky.social Nice to see this chap supporting women's cricket today
He's going to enjoy the cricket, but he's going to enjoy it by being disciplined
July 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
@yelobeli.bsky.social Nice to see this chap supporting women's cricket today
Reposted by Mike Turner
Have you heard our new episode? People seem to like it!
Been a fan of your podcast for ages @gregjenner.bsky.social, but this one was a particular delight!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/y...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/y...
American War of Independence: Fourth of July Special
Podcast Episode · You're Dead to Me · 04/07/2025 · 58m
podcasts.apple.com
July 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Have you heard our new episode? People seem to like it!
Reposted by Mike Turner
According to those with access to tracking data, Filer's fourth over was indeed the fastest recorded in women's cricket.
Overall, her four overs today ranked, 7th, 4th, 12th and 1st on the list.
#ENGvIND
Overall, her four overs today ranked, 7th, 4th, 12th and 1st on the list.
#ENGvIND
Lauren Filer's speeds in the 16th over according to the TV graphics:
79, 76, 78, 73, 79, 76
Must be among the fastest overs recorded in women's cricket.
#ENGvIND
ecb.co.uk/matches/1099...
79, 76, 78, 73, 79, 76
Must be among the fastest overs recorded in women's cricket.
#ENGvIND
ecb.co.uk/matches/1099...
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) - The Official Website of the ECB
ecb.co.uk
July 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
According to those with access to tracking data, Filer's fourth over was indeed the fastest recorded in women's cricket.
Overall, her four overs today ranked, 7th, 4th, 12th and 1st on the list.
#ENGvIND
Overall, her four overs today ranked, 7th, 4th, 12th and 1st on the list.
#ENGvIND
A new 5th wicket T20 record for @gloscricket.bsky.social women of 58 between Prarthana Reddy and Emily Geach. This beats 53* Jess Hazell and Melissa Story put on against Sussex earlier this month.
Alice Bird took 2-17, her best bowling figures for Glos.
Alice Bird took 2-17, her best bowling figures for Glos.
June 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
A new 5th wicket T20 record for @gloscricket.bsky.social women of 58 between Prarthana Reddy and Emily Geach. This beats 53* Jess Hazell and Melissa Story put on against Sussex earlier this month.
Alice Bird took 2-17, her best bowling figures for Glos.
Alice Bird took 2-17, her best bowling figures for Glos.
Statistical highlights of @gloscricket.bsky.social women's team's victory over Kent today: 7 Kent batters were bowled, a new bowling record for Glos in a T20. Prarthana Reddy hit her highest T20 score for the county of 45. Liv Daniels' 3-13 are her best bowling figures for Glos
June 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Statistical highlights of @gloscricket.bsky.social women's team's victory over Kent today: 7 Kent batters were bowled, a new bowling record for Glos in a T20. Prarthana Reddy hit her highest T20 score for the county of 45. Liv Daniels' 3-13 are her best bowling figures for Glos
Statistical highlights for @gloscricket.bsky.social women's team today:
7 of the Gloucestershire team - Georgie Cant (29), Melissa Story (45), Prarthana Reddy (29), Meg Ahearne (14), Liv Daniels (2), Charlie Phillips (13) and Alice Bird (11*) - made or equalled their highest T20 scores for Glos
7 of the Gloucestershire team - Georgie Cant (29), Melissa Story (45), Prarthana Reddy (29), Meg Ahearne (14), Liv Daniels (2), Charlie Phillips (13) and Alice Bird (11*) - made or equalled their highest T20 scores for Glos
June 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Statistical highlights for @gloscricket.bsky.social women's team today:
7 of the Gloucestershire team - Georgie Cant (29), Melissa Story (45), Prarthana Reddy (29), Meg Ahearne (14), Liv Daniels (2), Charlie Phillips (13) and Alice Bird (11*) - made or equalled their highest T20 scores for Glos
7 of the Gloucestershire team - Georgie Cant (29), Melissa Story (45), Prarthana Reddy (29), Meg Ahearne (14), Liv Daniels (2), Charlie Phillips (13) and Alice Bird (11*) - made or equalled their highest T20 scores for Glos
This came as a pleasant surprise - I was very kindly offered a chance to score for @warwickshireccc.bsky.social women yesterday on finals day at Taunton
May 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM
This came as a pleasant surprise - I was very kindly offered a chance to score for @warwickshireccc.bsky.social women yesterday on finals day at Taunton