On this week’s show:

• The 41 new domestic contracts
• How professional ARE the contracts?
• Can England now keep up with Australia?
• Western Storm’s “extra” contract

This week, on the CRICKETher Vodcast:

• WBBL semis and final
• How the Thunder won it
• What went wrong for the Stars?
• Venue changes for the Women’s Hundred

This week, we discuss:

• Our predictions for the WBBL semis & final
• What’s gone wrong for the Sixers this season?
• Commonwealth Games qualification process
• England v New Zealand & South Africa in 2021

On this week’s vodcast, Raf and Syd discuss:

• WBBL: current standings and injury worries
• The final of the T20 Challenge
• Fielding standards (& THAT Nat Sciver catch)
• Bubble fatigue in women’s cricket

This week on the vodcast, Raf and Syd discuss:

• The state of play in WBBL
• Is Sophie Devine the best batter in the world?
• Velocity bowled out for 47 in the Women’s T20 Challenge
• Should we have a full Women’s IPL next year?

Plus… who are the 4 players in our new credits? Answers at the end of the vodcast!

Raf and Syd discuss:

• Taking The Knee at WBBL
• Ebony Rainford-Brent’s ACE program
• How the system failed Maia Bouchier & Emily Smith

This week Raf & Syd discuss:

• Ireland v Scotland fixtures in Spain
• Laura Wolvaardt’s exciting start to WBBL
• Syd’s undying loyalty to Hobart Hurricanes & why Raf is supporting Perth Scorchers
• Could Georgia Hennessy and Clare Boycott be among the 15 additional players getting regional contracts?

Raf and Syd discuss:

• Qualification for the Commonwealth Games
• What should next year’s RHF Trophy be called?
• What should the format be, and should England players play in it?
• How do the regional competitions fit into the overall domestic structure?

Raf & Syd discuss the implications of Australia’s dominant 21-match ODI winning streak for the future of the international game:

• Will Australia’s dominance eventually kill international cricket?
• Should the ICC be redistributing funds in order to level the playing field?
• How long will it take England (& other nations) to catch up with Australia?

Raf & Syd look back on:

• The Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Final
• England v West Indies