On The Front Foot
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On The Front Foot is your weekly cricket podcast with Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney. Two of the most iconic voices of New Zealand cricket, keep you up to date with the leather on willow this summer. Powered by Newstalk ZB and iHeartRadio
Episodes
On The Front Foot Episode 240: Neil Wagner on the Second Test
Dec 15, 2025Blackcap Neil Wagner joins On the Front Foot this week to review the Basin Reserve test
And, former Blackcap Richard Reid offers an insight from and administrators position on the current impasse in the administration.
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Duration: 00:41:42On The Front Foot Episode 239: Reviewing the international cricket landscape
Dec 08, 2025Encouraging result for the West Indies, further humiliation for England and dissension in the board room at NZC.
Peter Holland joins us again along with West Indian broadcaster Andrew Mason to review the international cricket landscape.
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Duration: 00:45:25On The Front Foot Episode 238: Reviewing the first Ashes test
Nov 27, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, we're joined by Peter Holland to review the first Ashes test, we suggest some changes England need to make and review the Black Caps' test squad.
We also discuss South Africa’s winning style and enjoy a mastermind session with Monty Panesar.
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Duration: 00:39:40On The Front Foot Episode 237: Reviewing the achievements of Daryl Mitchell
Nov 20, 2025This week, we're joined by Peter Holland post-ODI series, and we review the achievements of World No 1 ODI batsman Daryl Mitchell.
Later, we propose our test team for the Windies series, assess the teams for the Ashes and deliver a bouncer at the BCCI.
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Duration: 00:33:26On The Front Foot Episode 236: How can NZ get to the upper echelon of the women's game?
Nov 12, 2025This week, former White Fern Emily Drumm joins the podcast to discuss what New Zealand needs to do to get to the upper echelon of the women's game.
Later, West Indian commentator Andrew Mason details the likely Wests Indies test squad, and Remember This looks back on November in Brisbane 1985.
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Duration: 00:51:01On The Front Foot Episode 235: Were England here on holiday?
Nov 03, 2025This week was a clean sweep for Blackcaps over England in ODI’s, did England come for a holiday?
Kane ends is T20 international career, changes to the one day rules explained by top umpire Wayne Knights and disappointing end to one day career for one of the greats of the women's game, your views appreciated email onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com
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Duration: 00:50:35On The Front Foot Episode 234: Could New Zealand have a place in the Big Bash?
Oct 22, 2025This week we head across the Tasman and we're joined by former Aussie spinner Xavier Doherty to assess the likely make up of the Aussie team for the first Ashes test.
Later, we discuss whether Australian cricket would accept a New Zealand team in the BBL.
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Duration: 00:32:00On The Front Foot Episode 233: Can the Black Caps improve ahead of their latest T20 series?
Oct 15, 2025This week, the Black Caps need to improve to match England in the upcoming T20 series, and our White Ferns are still in semi-final contention at the World Cup, just.
Plus, should we be striving for a team in the Aussie Big Bash League?
We're also joined on the podcast by former Black Caps coach Wally Lees.
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Duration: 00:36:04On The Front Foot Episode 232: What did we learn from the Chappell-Hadlee series?
Oct 08, 2025What did we learn from the Chappell-Hadlee series - apart from not scheduling international cricket in October?
We also discuss the White Ferns' backs-to-the wall fight for a semi-final berth at the World Cup, and will the ICC ban on USAC have an impact on our involvement with the MLC in America?
And Remember This recalls Malcolm Nash’s place in cricket history.
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Duration: 00:43:47On The Front Foot Episode 231: Peter Holland assesses England's Ashes Squad
Sep 29, 2025Peter Holland joins the podcast this week to assess the England’s Ashes squad and we reject the India and Pakistan sides for using politics to disrespect the game at the Asia Cup.
Plus, there's tributes to Bruce Morrison and Dickie Bird.
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Duration: 00:38:37On The Front Foot Episode 230: Curtis Heaphy joins after the series win over South Africa.
Sep 22, 2025NZ’A’ batsman Curtis Heaphy joins us on the front foot after the series win over South Africa.
We hear from Devon Conway and Michael Bracewell as they prepare for the Chappell Hadlee series at Bay Oval and Jeremy Coney details an interesting change to the rules that apply for one day internationals.
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Duration: 00:48:08On The Front Foot Episode 229: Rhys Mariu joins to celebrate victory over South Africa
Sep 12, 2025This week NZ’A’ star batsman Rhys Mariu joins us celebrating the commanding win over South Africa ‘A’.
Four new White Ferns are in for the World Cup in India, Ross Taylor is out of retirement for Samoa, and remember this goes back to 1984.
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Duration: 00:41:28On The Front Foot Episode 228: Will an increase in test cricket bankrupt some ICC members?
Sep 04, 2025This week, NZ's A team records a spectacular win to end the one day series with South Africa.
We also wonder if an increase in test cricket will send some ICC members bankrupt, and the Australian Cricket CEO issues a warning.
Also- New Zealand flavour is supporting Timor-Leste’s admission as an ICC associate member.
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Duration: 00:52:08On The Front Foot Episode 227: Who's New Zealand's best-ever wicketkeeper?
Aug 25, 2025This week, we debate who New Zealand's best wicketkeeper is, and discuss a cricket website's selections.
New Zealand's cricket A team is set to head to South Africa on another development tour - and we speculate on whether Jacob Bethell is the answer as England’s new T20 captain.
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Duration: 00:46:11On The Front Foot Episode 226: Reviewing the Black Caps victory with Devon Conway
Aug 13, 2025On this week’s episode of On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Devon Conway to review the Black Caps victory over Zimbabwe and celebrate the joys of test cricket.
Plus, Ken Rutherford looks back on the first test tour of Zimbabwe, recounting some bizarre moments.
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Duration: 00:49:03On The Front Foot Episode 225: Should England have won the Oval test?
Aug 06, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review two test matches and are joined by BBC Commentator Simon Mann to discuss whether England should’ve won the Oval test instead of having to settle for a drawn series.
Plus, Daryl Mitchell joined the podcast to pay tribute to Matt Henry as the Black Caps prepare for the second test in Bulawayo.
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Duration: 00:52:02On The Front Foot Episode 224: India exposes England's lack of firepower
Jul 28, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss England’s lack of firepower at Old Trafford – can India square the series?
The Zimbabwe tri-series was a perfect start for the new Black Caps coach, and a controversial player levy was ditched by NZ Cricket – should clubs and associations be able to choose their own technology?
Plus, they have a chat with Meg Lay, the first woman ever on the ground staff at Lords.
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Duration: 00:49:22On The Front Foot Episode 223: Planned tech levy sparks frustrations
Jul 18, 2025This week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss the frustration in local cricket circles at a planned technology levy that would bump up the cost of playing the game.
Are umpires doing enough to deal with test match over rates? Jeremy says no.
And the West Indies were bowled out for 27, reviving memories of Sabina Park.
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Duration: 00:40:43On The Front Foot Episode 222: Did England make enough changes for the Lord's Test?
Jul 10, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss the single change England has made for the Lord's Test – should they have made more?
They also discuss the mostly-predictable Black Caps test squad named for Zimbabwe, and the retirement of one of the game’s greats which happened 35 years ago this week.
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Duration: 00:39:54On The Front Foot Episode 221: How are the White Ferns faring in England?
Jul 03, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, Craig McMillan joined Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to talk about the progress being made by the White Ferns A Team over in England.
They also discuss the predictable T20 squad named for the Zimbabwe series and who should be going over for it, as well as the controversy in the Caribbean.
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Duration: 00:40:42On The Front Foot Episode 220: Delving into the history of test cricket with Tim Wigmore
Jun 26, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney are joined by Tim Wigmore to delve into the history of test cricket – detailed in Wigmore’s new book.
They discuss the difference between the teams in the first test between England and India at Headingley, and dig into what the upcoming season holds for cricket fans.
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Duration: 00:43:27On The Front Foot Episode 219: An assessment of the World Test Championship final
Jun 17, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney assess the World Test Championship final, discussing how South Africa made it to the winner's circle.
And ‘Remember This’ goes back 50 years to recall a unique one day record.
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Duration: 00:42:56On The Front Foot Episode 218: A tribute to Tristy
Jun 05, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, we pay tribute to David 'Tristy' Trist, a former Black Caps coach who passed away this week.
We also look back on Gary Stead's legacy as a Black Caps coach.
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Duration: 00:32:12On The Front Foot Episode 217: Should cricket teams allow injury subs?
May 29, 2025This week, a pass mark for the New Zealand A team in Bangladesh, did the England/Zimbabwe test prove better than expected - and should cricket teams be allowed injury subs?
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Duration: 00:48:35On The Front Foot Episode 216: Celebrating a win over Bangladesh
May 22, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, NZ A side co-captain Nick Kelly joins us to celebrate the recent win over Bangladesh - and explains how improving humility can help the England test team through their busy season.
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Duration: 00:42:39On The Front Foot Episode 215: Pondering a rearranged World Test Championship
May 15, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss Wisden editor Lawrence Booth’s suggestions for a rearranged World Test Championship, and the bizarre finish to a Women’s T20 qualifier in Thailand.
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Duration: 00:45:17On The Front Foot Episode 214: What do fans want from the NZA tour of Bangladesh?
May 08, 2025This week, Wisden editor Lawrence Booth explains his strong views on the current top level administration for the game and high performance coach Paul Wiseman details what is wanted from the NZA tour of Bangladesh.
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Duration: 00:47:20On The Front Foot Episode 213: The merits of NZ Cricket partnering with MLC
Apr 29, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss the merits of New Zealand Cricket’s plan to join Major League Cricket, give their reactions to the Wisden Almanacs challenge to the ICC, and pay tribute to the late Keith Stackpole.
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Duration: 00:35:56On the Front Foot Episode 212: Is the Black Caps coaching system fit for purpose?
Apr 21, 2025In this edition of On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland as they investigate whether the Black Caps coaching system is fit for purpose.
They also discuss the valuable housing experience for New Zealand’s ‘A’ squad, and if Jimmy Anderson deserves a knighthood.
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Duration: 00:44:36On The Front Foot Episode 211: Saluting the winners of the NZC Awards
Apr 09, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Garth Gallaway as they salute the winners of the NZC Awards.
They also acknowledge the six year tenure of Black Caps Coach Gary Stead, and pay tribute to the Plunket Shield winners.
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Duration: 00:37:02On The Front Foot Episode 210: Reviewing the latest T20 campaigns
Mar 30, 2025This week, joined by Peter Holland, we review the Black Caps' and White Ferns' T20 campaigns, and await the outcome of a showdown between the players and administrators over rights issues and contracts under legal examination.
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Duration: 00:30:47On The Front Foot Episode 209: Will a Saudi-backed T20 league add to the international game?
Mar 19, 2025Today on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney raise the question of if another T20 league out of Saudi Arabia will add to the quality of the international game.
They also discuss the squared series with Sri Lanka for the White Ferns, and whether Plunket Shield cricket deserves greater promotion from NZ Cricket.
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Duration: 00:29:40On The Front Foot Episode 208: Recapping the Champions Trophy final
Mar 11, 2025This week on On The Front Foot- the guys award a pass mark to the Black Caps despite losing the final of the Champions Trophy, and they discuss the encouraging start to home series for the White Ferns.
The duo also wonder why selection for the Black Caps eludes the Central Districts skipper.
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Duration: 00:40:07On The Front Foot Episode 207: Reviewing the first round of the Champions Trophy
Mar 03, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the first round of the Champions Trophy, and rate the Black Caps’ chances in the semi-final against South Africa.
They’re joined Garth Gallaway as well as Rachin Ravindra who offer up their thoughts.
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Duration: 00:40:04On The Front Foot Episode 206: Black Caps claim 'emphatic' win in first Champions Trophy clash
Feb 20, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss the Black Caps’ opening their Champions Trophy campaign with an emphatic win over the defending champions.
Plus, Craig McMillan joins to recall the only other occasion New Zealand has won an ICC white ball tournament, 25 years ago.
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Duration: 00:43:56On The Front Foot Episode 205: The Black Caps' positive start towards the Champions Trophy
Feb 12, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by former coach Warren Lees as they acknowledge the Black Caps’ positive start in the build up to the Champions Trophy.
Lees also recalls his part in a piece of cricket history taking place 42 years ago this week in ‘Remember This’.
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Duration: 00:40:33On The Front Foot Episode 204: Celebrating success and paying tribute
Feb 03, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland as they paid tribute to the 2024 International Women’s Player of the Year, Amelia Kerr.
Johnny Basset Graham and Will Young are celebrating the T20 tiles for Wellington and the Central Districts, and the boys also discuss the upset from the Aussies as none of their players were named in the Wisden test team of 2024.
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Duration: 00:42:25On The Front Foot Episode 203: Paying tribute to the career of Ravi Ashwin
Jan 23, 2025Today on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by former Black Caps coach John Bracewell to pay tribute to the amazing career of Ravi Ashwin.
He also offers some thoughts on the challenges faced by New Zealand’s spinners, and former Black Cap Paul Wiseman delivers a positive analysis of our Under-19 players and the successes at the National championships.
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Duration: 00:46:04On The Front Foot Episode 202: Can the Black Caps claim the Champions Trophy?
Jan 16, 2025This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Garth Gallaway to discuss whether the Black Caps ODI squad is capable of winning the Champions Trophy.
Jeremy puts forward a strong case for the status quo in test cricket, and the boys pay tribute to Martin ‘Guppy’ Guptil’s successful career after the announcement of his retirement.
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Duration: 00:34:46On The Front Foot Episode 201: Virat Kohli's arrogant behaviour
Dec 30, 2024This week on On The Front Foot calls out Virat Kohli's arrogance and lenient penalty for behaviour at MCG, introduces a new player to the Blackcaps, shares encouraging news from former Blackcaps bowling coach about the depth in the New Zealand game.
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Duration: 00:41:15On The Front Foot Episode 200: Marking the Black Caps' performances
Dec 19, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney mark the performances of both the Black Caps players and the team as a whole after the test season comes to a close.
They also discuss whether Kane Williamson has played his last test for the Black Caps, and Mitchell Santner’s appointment as white ball captain.
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Duration: 00:38:13On The Front Foot Episode 199: Looking for positives of the Black Caps v England series
Dec 10, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland to look for positives as the Black Caps prepare for their final test against England. Bryan joined the Hospitality Marquee to get former England Captain Mike Gatting’s thoughts on the series, and the boys celebrate the First XI NZ Cricket Hall of Fame inductees.
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Duration: 00:42:21On The Front Foot Episode 198: Dropped catches lose matches
Dec 01, 2024Black Caps say dropped catches not a major issue, we beg to differ, joined by Garth Gallaway to discuss the issue and the test, and also we offer some penalties for the ICC to deal with slack over rates.
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Duration: 00:42:23On The Front Foot Episode 197: Recapping a humiliating loss for the Aussie side
Nov 26, 2024We recap a humiliating loss for the Aussie cricketers, discuss our picks to play for the Black Caps at Hagley and we go back 46 years and reminisce with Richard Collinge about the test win over England in 1978.
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Duration: 00:41:26On The Front Foot Episode 196: Thanks for the memories Tim Southee
Nov 18, 2024Today on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by former Black Caps coach Warren Lees as they reminisce about the international career of Tim Southee. Plus, they discuss if it will be four seamers for the first test at Hagley Oval, and the fairness of the concussion substitute in domestic cricket.
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Duration: 00:41:47On The Front Foot Episode 195: The commentary career of Jonathan Agnew
Nov 12, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by special guest Jonathan “Aggers” Agnew, who’s been a commentator on the BBC’s Test Match Special programme for over 30 years.
They discussed his extensive career covering the game, and dug into what the England team will be bringing to the three test series coming up in a couple of weeks.
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Duration: 00:36:15On The Front Foot Episode 194: Celebrating the men's and women's success
Nov 05, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney celebrate both the men’s and women’s game.
The discuss the Black Caps’ historic test series win over India, and are joined by White Fern Georgia Plimmer from the celebration tour after the Ferns took the WT20 title.
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Duration: 00:39:05On The Front Foot Episode 193: Celebrating Santner's success
Oct 30, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney celebrate the success of Mitchell Santner in the second test against India and reflect on England’s loss in Pakistan. They also offer up their congratulations to the White Ferns for their achievements in the ODI series.
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Duration: 00:38:56On The Front Foot Episode 192: Celebrating the weekend's success
Oct 22, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland to celebrate the weekend’s success. It was cricket heaven for fans of the Black Caps and White Ferns, both finding triumph on the international stage.
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Duration: 00:46:12On The Front Foot Episode 191: Lineup predictions for the Bengaluru test
Oct 14, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Garth Gallaway to give their predictions on the lineup for the Bengaluru test.
They also pay tribute to Black Cap Brian Hastings who passed away last week, and celebrate the White Ferns’ success in reaching the semifinal of the WT20.
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Duration: 00:39:04On The Front Foot: Options available for Southee's replacement
Oct 08, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by commentator and writer Andrew Alderson to analyse the options available for Southee's replacement as Black Caps skipper, and how can the Black Caps turn around their performance against India?
Plus, a lucrative pay increase for IPL contracted players.
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Duration: 00:30:08On The Front Foot Episode 189: Reviewing the Sri Lanka tour failure
Oct 01, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland to review the failure that was the Sri Lanka tour and discuss the changes that will be needed for the upcoming Indian tour. Plus, they pay tribute to a distinguished administrator who died this week.
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Duration: 00:44:03On The Front Foot Episode 188: Reviewing the first Sri Lanka test
Sep 25, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the first test against Sri Lanka. Then, joined by Peter Holland, they offer some selection options for the second test in Galle, playing on the same surface as the first.
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Duration: 00:39:51On The Front Foot Episode 187: Ish Sodhi's excitement for the upcoming season
Sep 18, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, leg spinner Ish Sodhi joined Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to share his excitement for the upcoming season.
Tim Southee also stopped by to give an insight into the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
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Duration: 00:36:33On The Front Foot Episode 186: Reflecting on a washed out test
Sep 14, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Garth Gallaway to reflect on a washed out test and assess the White Ferns team selected for the WT20 in Dubai.
They also discussed whether or not the World Test Championship needs an overhaul.
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Duration: 00:38:56On The Front Foot Episode 185: Nathan Smith celebrates his first Black Caps contract
Sep 06, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Firebirds all-rounder Nathan Smith as he celebrates his first Black Caps contract.
Darryl Mitchell dropped by to chat his preparations for the test against Afghanistan, and the boys discuss the question of if Joe Root is England’s best batsman.
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Duration: 00:40:22On The Front Foot Episode 184: The World Test Championship is in focus
Aug 28, 2024This week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney are focusing their attention on the World Test Championship, as a number of test series give teams the opportunity to earn points on the road to the final. Also on the agenda is the White Ferns’ preparations for the Women’s WT20 in UAE, and some cricket history – a segment of cricket of humour with a slice of an after-dinner speech.
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Duration: 00:42:04On The Front Foot Episode 183: Is it possible to fix the cricket calendar?
Aug 21, 2024Today on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney dig into the World Cricketers Union’s desire to address the broken and unsustainable cricket calendar, which it says is confusing and chaotic. Do they have any chance?
And, they talk about the onerous task our administrators face in trying to secure top players on a national contract.
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Duration: 00:29:26On The Front Foot Episode 182: Assessing the Black Caps squad for subcontinent
Aug 14, 2024This week on On The Front Foot it’s a reunion for the old commentary team as John Parker joins Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to assess the Black Caps squad for the subcontinent, and what conditions they’re set to face. Michael Bracewell also joins the boys, taking a look at this week’s 60-year test cricket milestone.
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Duration: 00:46:25On The Front Foot Episode 181: The likely test team to face Afghanistan
Aug 07, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney reflect on the likely make up of the test team set to play Afghanistan in India.
Plus, they’re joined by Garth Gallaway as they pay their respects to an England cricketer Graham Thorpe, who passed away at 55, and remember one of the greats of the game, Bert Sutcliffe, 75 years on.
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Duration: 00:35:27On The Front Foot Episode 180: Is cricket losing control of test players?
Jul 31, 2024Is cricket losing control of its test cricketers?
As fewer players are signing with NZC, former first class cricketer Peter Holland joins us to discuss the current problem, what kind of team is likely to play the test against Afghanistan and in India.
Plus, will the current England side be tougher to beat in December than the side that last toured here?
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Duration: 00:35:46On The Front Foot Episode 179: Can the West Indies improve for their third test?
Jul 24, 2024This week, the The West Indies showed a marked improvement at Trent Bridge - but can they extend it for the third test?
Later, we discuss if there's a quick fix for the White Ferns ahead of their next world T20 in October, and who should be the next Black Caps bowling coach?
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Duration: 00:40:28On The Front Foot Episode 178: Can the West Indies become competitive with England?
Jul 17, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discussed whether the West Indies improve enough to be competitive with England.
Brian Lara thinks that Jimmy Anderson is the greatest fast bowler to have played the game, what do the boys think?
And, how can the White Ferns improve after the disastrous series in England?
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Duration: 00:45:25On The Front Foot Episode 177: Previewing the England tests
Jul 10, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by commentator Andrew Mason from Barbados to preview the test series in England. Plus, the Black Caps contract offers include a future pace bowling trio, and the White Ferns are struck with weather issues as they strive for a win in England.
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Duration: 00:42:21On The Front Foot Episode 176: How can the White Ferns return to winning?
Jul 03, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by former first-class player Peter Holland. On their agenda was the WT20 final, what the White Ferns can do to find their way back to winning, and England’s new test line up for their series with the West Indies.
Plus, they took a look at the new book ‘True to the Spirit of Cricket’, which pays tribute to Don Neely.
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Duration: 00:49:04On the Front Foot: Episode 175
Jun 26, 2024This week on On the Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined once more by cricket writer Andrew Alderson. They discussed the final four of the WT20, gave an assessment of the Super Eights, and dug into the repercussions of Kane Williamson turning down a central contract for NZ Cricket.
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Duration: 00:28:50On The Front Foot: Episode 174
Jun 19, 2024This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney are joined by cricket reporter Andrew Alderson to take a look at where the Black Caps are at.
The team has returned home after the missing the Super Eights at the WT20 and a performance review seems to be in order. On top of that, the boys bid a white ball farewell to Trent Boult.
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Duration: 00:33:18On The Front Foot Episode 173: An early exit from the WT20
Jun 14, 2024On this week’s episode of On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney take a look at New Zealand’s early exit from the T20 World Cup. Black Caps coach Warren Lees joined them to review the loss to the West Indies, and offer some ideas about how to move on and the need for a comprehensive review.
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Duration: 00:33:13On The Front Foot: Episode 172
Jun 09, 2024This week, there was a humiliating loss to Afghanistan for the Black Caps.
Expert Garth Gallaway joins the podcast to assess and analyse the failings and confirm where improvement is needed - quickly.
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Duration: 00:32:41On The Front Foot: Episode 171
May 29, 2024We’re one week out from the T20 World Cup and this week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney began their analysis. Former Australian spinner Xavier Doherty joined them to assess the Australian team, and Devon Conway confirmed that he is fit and ready for the Carribean.
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Duration: 00:33:26On The Front Foot: Episode 170
May 23, 2024This week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney dig into T20 cricket. Will the Black Caps be at a disadvantage without warmup matches? Does the T20 game need some rule changes to make the contest between bat and ball more even?
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Duration: 00:45:28On The Front Foot: Episode 169
May 16, 2024This week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss whether Colin Munro was blacklisted by NZ Cricket. Time has caught up with Jimmy Anderson, England cricket is facing financial challenges, and a young cricketer on the way up reflects on his first tour with the Black Caps.
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Duration: 00:44:24On The Front Foot: Episode 168
May 09, 2024This week on On The Front Foot Bryan and Jeremy were joined by the most respected voice in Women’s Cricket to assess the state of the women’s game and relive a great moment in her personal career. Plus, West Indian commentator Andrew Mason called in from the Caribbean to provide an insight into the preparation for the WT20.
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Duration: 00:52:56On The Front Foot: Episode 167
May 01, 2024This week on On The Front Foot Bryan and Jeremy were joined by commentator Garth Gallaway to discuss the team named for the WT20, the positives and their reservations. They were also joined by the author of ‘Three Quicks’, a new book that gives tribute to Boult Soothe and Wagner.
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Duration: 00:51:44On The Front Foot: Episode 166
Apr 17, 2024Bay Oval missed out on hosting a test with England, Jeremy Coney and Bryan Waddle dove in to discuss whether it had a fair chance. They also gave tribute to a Black Cap master leggie, and discussed how many of the B team heading to Pakistan will make the WT20 squad.
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Duration: 00:50:50On The Front Foot: Episode 165
Apr 08, 2024This week- The White Ferns end the season on a winning note, the Firebirds' coach celebrates success in the first season in charge, a record score at the home of cricket.
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Duration: 00:50:14On The Front Foot: Episode 164
Mar 27, 2024On the show this week Bryan and Jeremy discussed what value would be gained from the five T20s taking place in Pakistan.
They also went into the batting woes costing the White Ferns, and reminisce on one of the greatest innings from a Black Cap star in World Cup Cricket.
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Duration: 00:34:03On The Front Foot: Episode 163
Mar 12, 2024With the Black Caps' losing run against Australia extended, former Aussie spinner Xavier Doherty joined Bryan and Jeremy to analyse the series. A Black Cap reveals a controversial view on the loss, and a member of the 1974 team that won against Australia joined for a chat.
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Duration: 00:50:41On The Front Foot: Episode 162
Mar 04, 2024The Black Caps have sustained a heavy defeat once again to Australia - Jeremy Coney and Bryan Waddle established a roundtable post mortem with former Aussie spinner Xavier Doherty to further punish themselves.
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Duration: 00:38:22On The Front Foot: Episode 161
Feb 26, 2024This week, there's a post-mortem on the Chappell Hadlee series thumping, and speculation about the first test eleven.
Later, there's discussion about our last test win over the Aussies and reflection 50 years on from our first-ever win over Australia.
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Duration: 00:40:17On The Front Foot: Episode 160
Feb 18, 2024This week, a serious injury hurdle for Kyle Jamieson kept him out for the rest of the year, and we assessed the series win over South Africa with coach Gary Stead
We also look ahead to the Aussies and remember a South African legend.
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Duration: 00:42:11On The Front Foot: Episode 159
Feb 08, 2024On The Front Foot this week reviews the first test against South Africa and the contribution from Ravindra and Williamson- can Williamson reach the 50 test hundred milestone, 19 needed.
And we recall a great cricketing moment from 34 years ago at Lancaster Park Christchurch.
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Duration: 00:35:53On The Front Foot: Episode 158
Jan 31, 2024This week, test cricket shows its value in India and Australia.
Former CD spinner, ‘Duffy’, Stu Duff joins us to admire the quality of the cricket and offer an assessment of our test team to play South Africa.
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Duration: 00:41:29On The Front Foot: Episode 157
Jan 23, 2024This week, we're joined by former test opener Bruce Edgar as we reflect on the 4-1 series T20 win over Pakistan.
Later, we select the OTTF first test team, who we’d like to see chosen and celebrate the encouraging start for our Under-19 team at the CWCU19 World Cup in South Africa.
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Duration: 00:48:37On The Front Foot: Episode 156
Jan 10, 2024Bryan and Jeremy are back for the first episode of On The Front Foot of 2024.
Joined by former Black Cap John Parker, they assessed the state of test cricket after the naming of the South African Team. They also saluted the young men chosen for the Under-19 World Cup, and remember some of the lighter moments in test cricket.
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Duration: 00:55:12On The Front Foot: Episode 155
Dec 20, 2023In the final episode of On The Front Foot for the year, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney are joined by Garth Gallaway and Andrew Alderson for a review of the Black Caps’ achievements.
They also gave tribute to Black Cap 154, Derek Stirling, who died at 62, as well as a comment from Mike Atherton on the international schedule run by the ICC.
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Duration: 00:44:31On The Front Foot: Episode 154
Dec 11, 2023On this episode of On The Front Foot the Dhaka Pitch is scrutinised, Phillip’s batting is celebrated, and the question is asked whether he should bat higher in the Black Caps’ upcoming tests.
The boys also discussed a strange and unusual dismissal, and how strong the white ball team for the home series is.
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Duration: 00:34:58On The Front Foot: Episode 153
Dec 02, 2023This week Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Garth Gallaway to review the Black Caps performance in their first test against Bangladesh.
Was it up to standard? Will the introduction of a shot clock help speed up the one-day game?
They also entered the debated over Lou Vincent's lifetime ban.
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Duration: 00:43:52On The Front Foot: Episode 152
Nov 22, 2023We give a pass mark to the Blackcaps finishing fourth at the 2023 Cricket World Cup- and recap the event.
Later, commentator Garth Gallaway and former Blackcaps coach Warren Lees offer their assessment of the World Cup and comment on suggestions the event needs changes.
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Duration: 00:34:00On The Front Foot: Episode 151
Nov 16, 2023The Black Caps are out of the World Cup after being outplayed by India.
Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Cricket Tragic Keiran Gaudin and former Black Cap Warren Lees to assess the below par effort.
They also discussed the legitimacy of changing a pitch on the eve of a World Cup semifinal, and the criticism Indian cricket has received since.
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Duration: 00:33:50On The Front Foot: Episode 150
Nov 10, 2023The Blackcaps have all but qualified for the World Cup semifinals.
Former Canterbury and Central Districts cricketer Jarrod Englefield joined Bryan and Jeremy to assess the teams last round-robin match.
He also revealed that he’s in the record book for being timed out in a club game in Marlborough.
They also discussed if Glenn Maxwell’s double hundred was the greatest one-day innings that’s ever happened.
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Duration: 00:30:41On The Front Foot: Episode 149
Nov 05, 2023Despite a commanding batting effort, the Blackcaps are still short of a semi final berth at CWC23.
Where did they fall short against Pakistan? This question is addressed with the help of commentator Garth Gallaway- and have they the bowling attack to ensure a win over Sri Lanka in the final match?
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Duration: 00:29:26On The Front Foot: Episode 148
Nov 02, 2023With three successive losses for the Black Caps, is the chance of a Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal slipping away from New Zealand?
This week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss the team's chances, and Jeremy questions the use of sub fieldsmen for the players who’ve made centuries and are feeling fatigued.
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Duration: 00:23:39On The Front Foot: Episode 147
Oct 29, 2023The Blackcaps fall just short of beating Australia in CWC23- we review the game and the exploits of batsmen Rachin Ravindra and Jimmy Neesham, and Warren Lees joins us with his reflections and to pay tribute to Bishen Bedi, who died this week.
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Duration: 00:34:02On The Front Foot: Episode 146
Oct 23, 2023In this episode of On the Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the first loss for the Black Caps at the CWC23 and ask whether England is already a goner after facing three losses.
They also have a chat about Bracewell’s remarkable personal achievement and give their congratulations.
Commentator Garth Gallaway joined the pair to discuss the pros and cons of the match against India.
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Duration: 00:36:21On The Front Foot: Episode 145
Oct 19, 2023Four from four now for the Black Caps at the Cricket World Cup.
Do we dare contemplate a semi-final berth just yet ahead of the clash with the unbeaten Indian team? Plus, White Fern Suzie Bates completed a remarkable personal milestone in South Africa.
Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by former Black Cap Gary Troup for this episode of On The Front Foot.
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Duration: 00:32:24On The Front Foot: Episode 144
Oct 14, 2023Former Blackcaps left arm spinner Evan Gray joined Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to offer his views of the Black Caps performance in winning three from three at the World Cup.
They also discussed whether or not cricket should be part of the Olympics in 2028, and the controversy that arose when New Zealand claimed a stumping against The Netherlands but was declined by the TMO.
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Duration: 00:29:49On The Front Foot: Episode 143
Oct 10, 2023In this edition former Wellington player Peter Holland joined Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to review game two for the Black Caps at CWC23 against the Netherlands. They also looked ahead to upcoming matches in Chennai.
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Duration: 00:31:47On The Front Foot: Episode 142
Oct 06, 2023This week Bryan Waddle, Jeremy Coney, and journalist Andrew Alderson eat a piece of humble pie celebrating a thumping first up win over World Cup holders England. None of us expected such a margin of victory.
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Duration: 00:34:00On The Front Foot: Episode 141
Sep 27, 2023Warren Lees, coach of the 1991 Blackcaps joins us to reflect on how much cricket has changed at the World Cup since he and Coney played in England in 1979, when prize money was not an issue.
Now, the winning team will earn US$1 million.
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