Joining me on today’s show is Leena Aziz, Asia’s first female cricket commentator, who will be sharing her forthright opinions on the current state of Pakistan cricket.   In this episode, The Trouble with Pakistan Cricket, Leena discusses the upcoming Pakistan versus England Test series, set to begin on the 7th of October.   We’ll also be covering the World Test Championship, the Women’s T20 World Cup, and the Champions Trophy in this hard-hitting conversation with Leena.. Interview date 30 September 2024. Leena was previously our guest in ep 164 https://chrt.fm/track/4F8ACF/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG6365027190.mp3?updated=1670105843 Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roland Butcher, the former England International is back for another of his Test match rounds ups as England missed out on a summer clean sweep in 2024.   Roland reflects on England’s series win against Sri Lanka, looks ahead to the tour of Pakistan, and shares his thoughts on the upcoming Australia versus India clash. Plus, we’ll catch up on the latest news from the Caribbean.   It’s a packed show for cricket fans featuring the show’s cricketing expert who answers questions from listeners in #AskRoland Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After reviewing the group stages in Part 1, Part 2 delves into the thrilling final of the inaugural Men’s Over 70s World Cup between England and Australia, held at the iconic Wormsley Cricket Ground. England captain John Evans, along with Nick Andrews (England)  and Murray Harrison (Australia), reflect on the final, share their favourite moments from the tournament, and discuss the potential for future over 70s World Cups. Additionally, Simon Tremlin, the cricket manager at Wormsley, offers insights from the host ground’s perspective. If you missed Part 1 click below. https://chrt.fm/track/4F8ACF/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG8930279114.mp3?updated=1727375327   Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You may remember in Episode 280 I previewed the Men’s Over-70s Cricket World Cup with John Evans, the captain of the England. In this two-part episode John is back with us to review this momentous event for senior’s cricket. Part 1 features John alongside six players who represented their countries at the tournament, which took place across the Home Counties from July 28th to August 11th. You will hear their reflections on the group stages, involving the seven competing nations, and get their insights on this unique cricket experience. Part 2 out soon will focus on the World Cup Final at Wormsley. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify.or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to our final podcast about this year’s Hundred! After some fantastic conversations with players like Grace Ballinger and Katie Levick in our previous episodes, I’m delighted to have Rosa Simkin from Rosa Talks Ball back on the show. In this episode she’ll be reflecting on what many are calling the best-ever women’s competition.   This season, we saw the Brave’s bubble burst, the Fire really take off, and the Spirit sparkle at the home of cricket,Lord’s.   Rosa will be sharing her candid opinions on the winners, the losers, and everything in between. She’ll also be revealing her Team of the Tournament – the standout players who truly made an impact this year.   And, with the Women’s T20 World Cup fast approaching in early October, Rosa will give us her predictions on who she thinks will lift the global trophy. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify.or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the final part in our embracing the challenge series with Hermione Drummond Moray.   If you have joined me in the previous three episodes you will know that Hermione had been preparing for the Ride of their Lives amateur jockeys race at York racecourse on Saturday 15 June in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.   The race day at York is Macmillan’s biggest single fundraising event.   In this episode Hermione joins us along with six other guests to tell the story of her memorable day at one of the world’s most famous racecourses.  You will be hearing from two jockeys, a previous competitor in Ride of their Lives, along with representatives from Macmillan and the racecourse as well as Hermione’s mum to capture the excitement that Saturday 15 June brought too so many people.   Settle back and enjoy a heartwarming hour of racing joy. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify.or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode I was joined by Shizuka Miyaji, the former Japanese international spin bowler and FairBreak star who has been on a magical cricket tour of the South of England, and I caught up with her just before she headed home in late August.    As well as playing for two clubsides Shizuka got the chance to play for the Barmy Army in a cricket festival at Teddington cricket club organised by Simon Hughes’s World’s Best Cricket Club in aid of the Professional Cricketers’ Trust.   Find out how she got on bowling her left arm wrist spin for Old Hamptonians CC and Old Wimbledonians CC, watching her Fairbreak teammate, England star Sophie Ecclestone in The Hundred and her magical trip to Oxford. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify.or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the second part of our short series on this year’s Hundred competition.   In part one, we heard from Katie Levick of the Birmingham Phoenix. Today, I'm excited to bring you an interview with Northern Superchargers bowler, Grace Ballinger.   Grace, who was a finalist in 2023 with the Headingley-based franchise, shares her insights into their 2024 campaign. We'll discuss what it's like to play alongside Australian international Annabel Sutherland, the player of the tournament, and the thrill of meeting Freddie Flintoff, the head coach of the Superchargers' men's side. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify.or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we begin the first in a short series of episodes looking back at this year’s Hundred.   In this episode, I’m joined by Birmingham Phoenix leg spinner Katie Levick, who will be reflecting on her experience in the tournament and discussing the progress made by the Phoenix. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify.or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the Pavilion In Episode 18 of a series where I pose the question ‘What was it like to…I spoke to Pat Pocock to find out What was it like to play against the 1984 West Indian side? The former England off-spinner Pat Pocock takes us back to the infamous 1984 series against the West Indies, famously dubbed the "Blackwash" series—a series the Caribbean greats won 5-0. Pat shares his experiences, insights, and what it was like to face one of the most formidable cricket teams in history. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify.or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s, show we’re off to the races. Joining me is nineteen-year-old Irish apprentice jockey, Gabriella Hill. Not only is Gabriella carving out her own path in the racing world, but she’s also continuing a remarkable family legacy. She’s the great-granddaughter of Charmian Hill, the legendary owner of the famous Cheltenham Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle winning mare, Dawn Run.   Under the expert guidance of classic-winning trainer Jim Bolger, Gabriella rode her first winner at Leopardstown in early June.   Gabriella shares what it’s like to be an apprentice jockey working with Jim Bolger one of racing’s most renowned trainers, her aspirations, and how she’s following in the footsteps of her great-grandmother Charmian Hill known as the Galloping Granny. Interview date 7 August 2024. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify. or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to this special episode with Australian trainer Henry Dwyer just a few days ahead of his mare Asfoora’s run in the Nunthorpe Stakes at York.   After winning at Royal Ascot and coming second at Glorious Goodwood can Asfoora enjoy more Group1 glory for Henry and his team at the Ebor meeting.  Henry certainly thinks so and is confident the mare can win the race which was her main target when she came over to the UK in May,  Round 3 between Asfoora and Big Evs, who won their Goodwood encounter, is off at York on Friday at 3.35pm   Henry also adds his thoughts on the legendary Australian sprinter Black Caviar, who sadly passed away on 17 August. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify. or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s show, we’re thrilled to have Roberta Moretti Avery, one of the most charismatic figures in cricket, back with us.The former Brazilian captain has been on a whirlwind tour of England, immersing herself in the cricket culture by playing, watching, and discussing the sport she loves.   During her trip, Roberta has been involved in various activities including playing for Ealing Cricket Club, attending matches in The Hundred, and even engaging in conversations about cricket at the prestigious Wormsley estate. She’s also had the chance to try out C6, an exciting new six-a-side cricket format.   To round off the show, we’ll be joined by Catherine Pearce, the skipper of Ealing’s women’s team, who will give us the inside scoop on how Roberta performed during her stint with the West London side. Stay tuned for an exciting episode packed with cricket insights and stories from Roberta’s adventures in England! 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

Today, we're joined by Roland Butcher, the former England international, to review England's 3-0 Test series victory against the West Indies. We'll explore what went wrong for the tourists and what went right for the home side as Roland provides his expert insight into the action at Lord’s,Trent Bridge, and Edgbaston. Stay tuned as Roland reflects on the England Test match scene and much more including a tribute to Graham Thorpe, who sadly passed away on 5 August. 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

What was it like to…. run at the 1960 Summer Olympics? In Episode 16 of a series where I pose the question ‘What was it like to…. I spoke to Ann Ewer about her running career which culminated at the Rome games in 1960.  You will hear about Ann’s excitement of representing Great Britain at the Olympics, being coached by Harry Wilson, who later went on to guide Steve Ovett to Olympic Gold along with a few amusing stories during her short, but successful running career.   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

After a run of cricket episodes, we are back to racing and Glorious Goodwood. I am delighted to welcome back young Australian trainer Henry Dwyer whose mare Asfoora, the winner of the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot is all set to run in this Friday’s Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes over five furlongs at Goodwood.   Henry gives us an insight into the mare’s chances at Glorious Goodwood plus he looks back at Asfoora’s unbelievable Group 1 victory at Royal Ascot where Henry also met King Charles III.   Henry was previously our guest in episode 272 - Looking to strike Group1 Gold at Royal Ascot. https://chrt.fm/track/4F8ACF/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG2934842279.mp3?updated=1718607917 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

This weekend will see the first ever Men’s over 70s Cricket World Cup tournament with seven countries battling it out over two weeks in the home counties of England.   Joining us today is the England captain John Evans to preview this momentous event for senior cricket.  We have had a World Cup for the over 40s, over 50s and over 60s so it’s now time for the most senior group to stage a global event and as you will hear in this podcast the players are about to live the dream, England all rounder Nick Andrews another guest on the show is ticking off the days until the action starts.   John, the Gloucestershire county batter chats about England’s plans for the event, the format and who he thinks will be their main rivals.  Meanwhile Australian vice-captain Murray Harrison gives his thoughts on their chances of winning the World Cup.     The World Cup has also linked up with the Bob Willis fund, the prostate cancer charity.   Bob Willis sadly died of prostate cancer in 2019. The Bob Willis Fund is supporting research into a better and more effective test that means we can catch prostate cancer earlier and help save more lives. Help save a life like Bob's by donating at www.bobwillisfund.org/donate or Text Ten to 70843   For more information on the over70s World Cup got to www.6070cc.co.uk/internationals-70s.html 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

On today’s show our focus is Women’s’ cricket and the captain of the Blaze, Kirstie Gordon, who has just led the East Midlands based side to victory in this year’s Charlotte Edwards Cup and is shortly due to play for the Trent Rockets in The Hundred.   Scottish born Kirstie talks candidly about her decision to make herself available to play for England, which she did in the 2018 T20 World Cup, after previously representing the country of her birth. Kirstie also discusses her role as captain at the Blaze and looks ahead to The Hundred. The slow left armer is one of the leading wicket takers in the three years of the competition..   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

Welcome to the first of our shows on this year’s Hundred which is due to start on Tuesday 23 July.    Joining me to discuss the past, present and future of the hundred is Rosa Simkin, our principal guest, of Rosa Talks Ball, Kirstie Gordon, and Mick Newell both from the Trent Rockets.   Rosa previews the women’s competition giving us her top run scorer, top wicket taker and her trophy winners while like Rosa, Kirstie and Mick reflect on the first three years of the new competition.  Mick now the General Manager at the Trent Rockets also adds his thoughts on the future of the Hundred. 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

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