Joining us on today’s show is Phil Jaques the former Australian Test opener who between 2003 and 2014 played for four English counties.   Phil recalls his successful days playing for Northants (2003), Worcestershire (2006/07 & 2010) Yorkshire (2004/05/12 &13) and Nottinghamshire (2014).   The leading Aussie left hander tells us his favourite grounds, the best teas and how the English county game compares to the Sheffield Sheild in Australia.  Plus, the also reveals the amusing story of his one first class wicket in 2013.   During his county career Phil represented Australia in eleven Test matches and six one day internationals.  Phil talks about his debut on Boxing Day against South Africa in 2005.   If you love your county cricket, take a trip down memory lane and join Phil who was part of the county cricket family for over a decade. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices