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The Bishop and The Bear Ep 100 by The Guerilla Cricket Podcast

tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · 5d

Something very different for our 100th #BishopandBear.
Cricket moments, cracking music selections. I really hope a fitting tribute to our lost friend Nestlers.
Playlists are in the podcast notes

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · 5d

Something different for #BishopandBear 💯. Cricket Island Discs. Magic cricket moments matched with cracking music selections. A fitting tribute to our much loved Nestlers. Listen and enjoy here:
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#Cricket #Music

Bangladesh revel in home away from home to almost upset England - Guerilla Cricket

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Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · 6d

As Bangladesh Women are about to take on NZ, Tawhid looks at how they nearly overcame England despite the yawning gap in funding and resources
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#BangvsNz #WomensWorldCup2025
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#WomensCricket

The intransigence of an insular cricket board, the BCB, is also a factor in limiting the scope for franchise gigs and opportunities in the women’s game more broadly.

Women's ODI World Cup: Live Blog - India vs South Africa - Guerilla Cricket

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Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · 7d

We're ready to go for #IndvsSA in Visak. Aryan is all over our live blog like a cheap suit. Join us here:
guerillacricket.com/77831,womens...
@aryansurana.bsky.social
@armchair-cricket.bsky.social
@tonybishop1.bsky.social
#WomensWorldCup2025 #WomensCricket

Guerilla Cricket Live BlogThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!India were tested in phases of their first two matches in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup ...

Women's ODI World Cup: Live Blog - England vs South Africa - Guerilla Cricket

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tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · 13d

My first live blog done. A gentle loosener with not much going on. Huge thanks to @aryansurana.bsky.social
for his help and support.

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · 13d

Alas Smith and Jones for South Africa. Job done in style for England. If you missed any of it and want to relive they key moments have a shufti at our live blog here:
guerillacricket.com/77709,womens...
#EngVsSA #WomensWorldCup2025
@anniechave.bsky.social
@tonybishop1.bsky.social

Guerilla Cricket Live BlogThis page is no longer live, but check back soon for more Live Blogs!Today its four time World Cup Winners England against double bridesmaids South Africa. Not only have the...

Women's ODI World Cup: Live Blog - Australia vs New Zealand - Guerilla Cricket

tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · 15d

We are live blogging the #AUSvNZ clash in the Women’s World Cup today. A rerun of the 2022 Final. Can NZ overcome seven times winners Aus this time?
#WomensWorldCup #AUSvNZ

Aryan Surana @aryansurana.bsky.social · 15d

The Trans-Tasman rivalry is on show today as we move from one set of neighbours to another. After India and Sri Lanka opened the tournament, it’s time for Australia to take on New Zealand as Holkar Stadium in Indore hosts its maiden women’s international.

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Guerilla Cricket Live BlogThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!The Trans-Tasman rivalry is on the gallery today as we move from one set of neighbours t...

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tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · 22d

A thoroughly good days cricket, tinged with regrets for what might have been. Memories of the great Dickie Bird were everywhere too

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · 22d

A good day for @Middlesex and Leus du Plooy as Lord’s remembers Dickie Bird. And so does @tonybishop1.bsky.social
here guerillacricket.com/77558,leus-du-…#OneMiddlesexex @anniechave.bsky.social#CountyCrickete#cricketet

Leus du Plooy makes light of Kane Williamson absence at Lords - Guerilla Cricket

Leus du Plooy stars with a Lords hundred on Day One for Middlesex against Gloucestershire.

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tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · 24d

Top work from Hector with his coverage of the Ireland vs England T20I series

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · 24d

Iffy weather, yet this series with Ireland was great to cover. Here is Guerilla Newshound Hector with his report on Jordan's 50, Baker's battles and Ireland's challenges. Worth a read:
guerillacricket.com/77482,englan...
#IREvsENG #CricketTwitter @tonybishop1.bsky.social @anniechave.bsky.social

England claim comfortable series win as Cox continues Hundred form - Guerilla Cricket

England have chased down a modest total of 154 in Malahide, finishing the rain-affected game with 17 balls to spare. Jordan Cox starred with the bat

Explosive Salt makes light work of chase as Bethell begins captaincy with convincing win - Guerilla Cricket

tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · 29d

Here's our report on England's win today in Malahide

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · 29d

Here's our newshound Hector with his report on another Salt masterclass from Malahide. Read here:
guerillacricket.com/77470,explos...
@cricketireland.ie
#IREvsENG #IrelandvsEngland
@tonybishop1.bsky.social #Cricket

“Underprepared” Ireland will need things to go their way in Malahide Showdown - Guerilla Cricket

tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · Sep 16

Our man Hector is on the spot again

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · Sep 16

Skipper Paul Stirling shares frustration at Ireland's lack of international cricket ahead of tomorrow's first encounter with England. Hector Vickers reports here:
guerillacricket.com/77452,underp...
#IREVsEng #IrelandvsEngland
@cricketireland.ie @tonybishop1.bsky.social

With the weather set fair for tomorrow, Ireland will indeed need to fire from ball one, if they are to challenge this titanic England side

Bethell ready to make history as England face final hurdle before huge winter - Guerilla Cricket

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Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · Sep 16

Hector Vickers our man in Malahide, brings you his take on Jacob Bethell's press conference ahead of tomorrow's encounter between Ireland and England. Read here:
guerillacricket.com/77449,bethel...
#IREVsEng #IrelandvsEngland
@cricketireland.ie @tonybishop1.bsky.social
#Cricket

Bethell has had previous experience with the captain’s armband, skippering the England U19s in 2 four four-day games in Brisbane back in 2022

The Bishop and The Bear Ep99 by The Guerilla Cricket Podcast

tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · Sep 14

A terrific chat in the old B and B this one. Really looking forward to seeing how Curtis goes against England next week

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · Sep 14

Enjoying a Guinness in the #BishopandBear is
Curtis Campher. A lad who's making a real habit of breaking records.
Will he break more against England? Listen here:
megaphone.link/COMG5353826604
@essexcricket.bsky.social @cricketireland.ie @tonybishop1.bsky.social @anniechave.bsky.social #EngvsIre

As the Proteas attained WTC glory, proud South African fans discovered Guerilla Cricket - Guerilla Cricket

tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · Aug 31

With a South Africa series coming up, a great time to reflect on how passionate their fans are and how so many found us during the WTC final

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · Aug 31

A day of pure South African joy when thousands of #Proteas fans found us. Read more here and listen to our latest Podcast: guerillacricket.com/77134,as-the...
#AlwaysRising #CricketSA #CricketWC25
#EngvSA #EngvsSA @anniechave.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social @garynaylor85.bsky.social

15,000 South African fans around the world had tuned in to Guerilla Cricket to cheer their team home and share their relief and joy.

Yorkshire keeper Duke grabs six to prove blondes have more fun in Radlett - Guerilla Cricket

tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · Aug 26

WHAT A CHASE @Middlesex_CCC Squeaky bum special. Superb team effort, but magnificent from Nathan Fernandes, Sebastian Morgan and Josh De Caires. On to Radlett on Thursday and Hampshire @guerillacricket.bsky.social
#OneMiddlesex

tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · Aug 17

Not Middlesex's day today. But another great day out at Radlett in the One Day Cup

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · Aug 17

@yorkshireccc.bsky.social beat Middlesex in table top clash as Harry Duke proves blondes have more fun in Radlett. Read our report from @tonybishop1.bsky.social here:
guerillacricket.com/76902,yorksh...
#OneMiddlesex #OneDayCup #Cricket @anniechave.bsky.social @guerillahendo.bsky.social

No doubting the star of the day. It was Yorkshire keeper Harry Duke. His 28 had helped Yorkshire to victory but it was with the gloves he had made his record breaking mark

The Bishop and The Bear Ep97 by The Guerilla Cricket Podcast

tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · Aug 15

Very lively and oozing passion. There's less pleasant things to ooze I suppose.

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · Aug 15

It’s England vs India – The Decider, in podcast form. Who comes out on top? Is it the Bazballing #BishopandBear, or feisty Indian partnership @cricwriter.bsky.social and Raj Patel
Listen here and decide: megaphone.link/COMG4309803986
#EngVsInd @anniechave.bsky.social @guerillahendo.bsky.social

Michelin starred Rew Brothers cook Middlesex’s goose in Radlett - Guerilla Cricket

tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · Aug 6

Not the right result for Middlesex, but a highly entertaining day’s cricket in Radlett. My report is here

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · Aug 6

A cracking days cricket in Radlett sees Somerset beat Middlesex in front of a bumper #OneDayCup crowd. Read our report from @tonybishop1.bsky.social here
@grubby78.bsky.social @thegrumbler.bsky.social @anniechave.bsky.social

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If a delight of the One Day Cup is the chance to observe young talent blossom, then both Rews were displaying it in abundance, combining power with a deftness of touch.

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tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · Jul 20

Always good value with the Babbling Brook and Ajit's Armchair

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · Jul 20

Crawley Oscar, Screaming Lord Siraj, soft balls, daft deductions, the Prodigal Dawson, Starc Sabina slaughter, Jamaica knee jerk. This and more in the latest #BishopandBear with esteemed guests @armchair-cricket.bsky.social and David Brook
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#EngvsIndia #WindiesVsAus

The Bishop and The Bear Ep96 by The Guerilla Cricket Podcast

tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · Jul 14

He's handsome! Does he have a mate though. Unlike my poor old Norman

Guerilla Origins - Hendo & The Bear on the First Decade (refresh)

tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · Jun 28

Very much appreciated James. Ireland was fantastic fun.

James W @jamesuk.bsky.social · Jun 28

Strong recommend to any cricket fan: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mUs...
@guerillacricket.bsky.social have played an important part in cricket media for a decade now and deserve their place in the firmament.
A lot of (cricket) household names have passed through.
I was there for Ireland. A privilege.

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tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · Jun 20

It certainly was a thriller. And an end to 3 years of Lords hurt in the Blast for Middlesex!

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · Jun 20

It was 3 years to the day since @Middlesex last won a Blast game at Lords. Yesterday they finally broke that hoodoo against @essexcricket.bsky.social in a thriller. Read our report from @tonybishop1.bsky.social here
guerillacricket.com/76616,middle...
#OneMiddlesex #vitalityblast

Middlesex end 3 year Lords Hoodoo against rock bottom Essex - Guerilla Cricket

Incredibly, as Middlesex set out to bat having been put in by Essex, it was on the 3-year anniversary of their last Blast win at the home of cricket.

The Bishop and The Bear Ep 94 by The Guerilla Cricket Podcast

tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · Jun 7

Another great chat in the old #BishopandBear as we are joined by Cat and Richard to preview the WTC Final

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · Jun 7

Party like its 1912 in the #BishopandBear Our guests
@cricketbatcat.bsky.social and @richardasher.bsky.social help us look forward to the WTC Final and back to the only previous Test between Aus and SA at Lords #WTCFinal #WTC2025 #AUSvSA @tonybishop1.bsky.social
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This week we take an Aussie and a Saffer and ask them. Who's going to win the WTC final

Rain the winner in classic game of one half at Lords - Guerilla Cricket

tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · Jun 6

What a shame. An enthralling first innings left things beautifully poised until the rain, perhaps inevitably came #OneMiddlesex

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · Jun 6

It was great while it lasted! Read @tonybishop1.bsky.social on last night’s drizzly Blast encounter between Middlesex and Kent Spitfires
guerillacricket.com/76595,rain-the…
@anniechave.bsky.social @guerillahendo.bsky.social @garynaylor85.bsky.socia#OneMiddlesexex

It was a game beautifully poised. Sadly, the rain had other ideas. Relentlessly it fell from the moment the teams left the field at the end of the Kent innings to the point at which the umpires conced...

https://guerillacricket.com/76595,rain-the…

tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · May 29

Fantastic to catch up with Kane Williamson ahead of tonight's Vitality Blast Opener

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · May 29

Would Kane Williamson swap starting out in cricket today for the experience he has had? Find out here what Middlesex's new signing had to say ahead of tonight's Blast opener
guerillacricket.com/76558,kane-w...
#OneMiddlesex @tonybishop1.bsky.social #VitalityBlast @anniechave.bsky.social

Kane Williamson - a man of his time and now of Middlesex - Guerilla Cricket

Middlesex fans will be thrilled at the potential for solidity that Williamson can bring to a Middlesex side that has too often showed a batting fragility that comes with inexperience,

The Bishop and The Bear Ep93 by The Guerilla Cricket Podcast

tonybishop1.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social · May 22

Fabulous to have @anniechave.bsky.social with us in the the old #BishopandBear . Great book and a great laugh too

Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · May 22

In the #BishopandBear its St. Annie - National Treasure, Guerilla and now best-selling author too! We hear about “Cricket Changed My Life – Eleven Personal Journeys” and have plenty of laughs as well. Do join us.
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@anniechave.bsky.social @guerillahendo.bsky.social

In this latest episode we speak to our own Annie Chave about her debut book - "Cricket Changed My Life – Eleven Personal Journeys” "