In today’s episode we break down Day 2 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane — a day defined by control, missed chances, pressure moments and an Australian batting display that swung momentum firmly their way.

We get into:

• Australia's batters all get starts! • England’s dropped chances — the moments that hurt most • Pink-ball phases and why they still matter in this match • And the big question… can England fight back on Day 3?

Then we look ahead to tomorrow — Can England strike early and drag the game back? Does the pink ball under lights offer one last twist? And what total becomes too far beyond reach?

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All the best, Wrighty & Barks @lifeofchriswright • @k13bkr • @thebowlersunion

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In today’s episode we break down Day 1 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane — a wild pink-ball ride that gave us drama, swing, momentum shifts… and one hell of a last-wicket fightback from England.

We get into:

• England post 323/9 after a huge 10th-wicket stand • The impact of Will Jacks’ inclusion & England’s tactical shift • Pink-ball conditions — movement, madness & moments under lights • What Australia missed without Nathan Lyon • And the big question… is 323 enough?

Then we look ahead to Day 2 — can England push beyond 350? How will Jacks be used with the ball? And is the evening session tomorrow where this Test will swing?

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All the best, Wrighty & Barks @lifeofchriswright • @k13bkr • @thebowlersunion

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In this episode we build the ultimate Test bowling competition. We each select the best Test bowling line-ups in cricket, choose their home venues, and then do a live knockout draw to see who plays who. Some outrageous match-ups.

The rules of our picks are the following

• We pick a player based on their absolute peak
• We have to include at least one spinner
• We have to include a genuine all-rounder
• We assume that our bowling attack will randomly play somewhere in the world and as such has to be balanced appropriately!

If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world if you left us a 5★ review and shared it with someone who loves their Ashes cricket 🔥

All the best, Wrighty & Barks @lifeOfChrisWright • @k13bkr • @thebowlersunion

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In this episode, we dive into all the big talking points from a wild Day 2 in Perth — a day where England had a golden chance… and let it slip.

We get into: • England spurn a great opportunity after a strong start. • Big drives and whether England’s intent tipped into chaos. • At what point does positive become reckless? • Travis Head: simply awesome. • England’s next move — selection, mentality, and strategy. • And lots more!

If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world if you left us a 5★ review and shared it with someone who loves their Ashes cricket 🔥

All the best, Wrighty & Barks @lifeOfChrisWright • @k13bkr • @thebowlersunion

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In this episode, we break down a chaotic opening day of the 2025/26 Ashes in Perth — a day where both sides dominated at different times and the series exploded into life instantly.

We get into:

• Mitchell Starc’s sensational 7-for — a career-best demolition job • England’s collapse from 105/4 to 172 all out • Ben Stokes’ captain’s spell, taking a brilliant 5 wickets to drag England back into the Test • England’s terrific bowling display and how they put Australia under real pressure • England targeting Boland — and whether that tactic will work in this series • Who’s actually ahead after Day 1? • And lots more!

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All the best, Wrighty & Barks @lifeofchriswright • @k13bkr • @thebowlersunion

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In this episode, we dive into our full Ashes predictions special — scorelines, big moments, star players, and all the chaos we think might unfold! 🇦🇺🇬🇧

We get into: • Our series score prediction (and why!) • Highest run-scorers for England and Australia • Each country’s leading wicket-taker • Will Joe Root finally get that Ashes hundred? • Bonus predictions… will anything wild happen this series? • Ponting & Broad’s Ashes XI — and what we make of it • And lots more!

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All the best, Wrighty & Barks

@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion

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From pathway pressure to selection decisions, late development, club cricket, and what counties are really looking for, we break it all down honestly — with a few moments of complete pet-related chaos along the way.

We get into: • Pets causing absolute carnage before we even get started 😅 • What the county pathway actually gets right • The problem with picking “big kids” who lack genuine skill or long-term potential • Why late developers often end up being the strongest players • Whether adult club cricket offers a better environment for growth • And lots more along the way 🏏

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In this episode we pick the greatest lineup comprising bowlers from Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Ireland! The best of the rest!

The rules of our picks are the following

• We pick a player based on their absolute peak
• We have to include at least one spinner
• We have to include a genuine all-rounder
• We assume that our bowling attack will randomly play somewhere in the world and as such has to be balanced appropriately!

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Wrighty and Barks

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