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Former Leicestershire allrounder Rob Taylor, now Uppingham School’s director of cricket, shares his journey from schoolboy player to county professional and international cricketer with Scotland.

From vying with David Willey for a spot on Northamptonshire’s academy to discussing whether Uppingham could serve as a Foxes outground, this episode features some great stories from Rob on life before, during, and after the county grind.

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Henry Blofeld talks about his favourite cricket books with Huw Turbervill.

His admiration for WG Grace comes across. “What an extraordinary man WG was,” he tells The Cricketer editor. “He was a phenomenal cricketer, and I still, to this day, think that if you choose your best ever XI in the history of cricket, then he has had to play a part as an allrounder. And maybe as captain.”

He also talks about cricket tours, including meeting Ian Fleming in Jamaica, and the truth behind how the author chose Henry’s surname for James Bond’s greatest adversary.

“I met him at Goldeneye. It was the most uncomfortable, beastly, single-story house built by Ian. I'd been asked for lunch, but there was no food visible at all. And we were drinking infernally strong rum punches. David Niven was his first choice to be Bond. He didn't fancy Sean Connery. But then when Connery did it, he was completely won over.”

Henry also talks about England’s summer just gone, and how he is still commentating.

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Chris Woakes believes "England have turned the corner" and is backing them to win in South Africa before regaining the Ashes. "I would always back England to win a home Ashes. I know we've drawn the last two, but I think in home conditions, as long as England go in with the bowling attack that they would like to, and avoid injuries, I imagine they would be favourites, and that they'll come out on top."

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Would scrapping promotion and relegation in lower leagues improve behaviour? Oscar and Dave discuss the idea proposed by former Sussex and Nottinghamshire batter Chris Nash in the October issue of The Cricket Magazine.

Plus, a roundup of all the tight Premier League club finishes across the country.

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Should first-class clubs take National Counties players more seriously?

Buckinghamshire captain Conner Haddow, formerly on Northants’ books, speaks to James Coyne about life on the circuit and the names to watch out for in NCCA competitions.

Plus, editor Huw Turbervill looks at The Cricketer’s bumper season review special, recalls a short phone call with a former England captain, and reveals which current Yorkshire cricketer he sat next to in a seaside Indian restaurant.

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The former Kent and England allrounder and captain has written a crime thriller novel called The Black Rabbit. He explains how he sought the advice of Jeffrey Archer.

He also talks about what it was like to be the son of a legend, and his days playing and captaining Kent and England.

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England’s Test captain features in the story of Japan’s journey to their recent T20 against India.

Alex Shirai-Patmore, wicketkeeper of the Japan national team, joins James Coyne to share his memories of playing with Joe Root and other Yorkshire cricketers, as well as cricket’s development in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Plus, editor Huw Turbervill discusses England’s potential Ashes pace quartet – and previews the other brilliant features found in the The Cricketer’s October issue.

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Ex-South Africa batter/fielder-supreme on tussles with Warne, the future of the formats, and his new life in the great outdoors.

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Getting married, a helicopter ride, top-scoring for your team and taking a wicket at Lord's…the perfect weekend?

Oscar and Dave review the Cawston Press Village Cup, in which Cuckney Cricket Club prevailed over Blackheath Cricket Club by five wickets.

Plus, Dave explains why your club should enter the Village Cup next season...

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The name’s Fleming… Stephen Fleming. As England prepare to welcome their new head coach, James Coyne looks at his cricketing past on our shores with the people who know him best.

Notts director of cricket Mick Newell remembers the New Zealander’s time with the county, while the BBC’s Andrew Radd recalls his time playing club cricket in Northamptonshire.

Plus, James is joined by editor Huw Turbervill for a look at The Cricketer’s new September issue – out now – which includes a special feature on Paul Edwards’ outground travels to the likes of Darlington, Sedbergh and Guildford.

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