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As Ollie Pope becomes England's youngest Test centurion for 14 years, we ask his mentor Alec Stewart when he first realised he had a special talent on his hands. Plus, cricket puts down roots in Japan. Coach Chris Thurgate's two sons are playing for the country in the Under-19s World Cup.And what does Jim Maxwell make of Lord's relaxing its famous dress code for The Hundred.Photo: Ollie Pope (Getty Images)

With only three spinners in the top 20 of the world Test bowling rankings, we'll discuss why slow bowlers are struggling to make an impact in the company of former India spinner Maninder Singh. Plus - a groundbreaking move from Cricket Brazil. Find out why the South American champions are investing heavily in the women's game but not the men's.Photo: Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan (Getty Images)

Shane Warne auctions his Baggy Green cap and Tim Paine visits firefighters as Australian cricket comes together to support the bush fire rescue appeal.As he prepares to lead Nigeria in their first ever global tournament, the country's under-19 captain Sylvester Okpe tells us how he stumbled upon the sport in a country addicted to football.And a debate on ICC proposals for four-day Test cricket.Photo: Ben Stokes (Getty Images)

As the Bushfires continue to devastate lives and towns throughout South Australia, we look at the impact and health implications it has on cricketers during the third Test between Australia and New Zealand which is being played in Sydney.Plus, is technology benefiting or spoiling the game? We speak to the DRS founder Ian Taylor after the Aussie captain Tim Paine publically questioned the method. Join Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma.Picture - Liam Hatcher of the NSW Blues stands in the outfield amid the smoke haze from bushfires during a Sheffield Shield cricket match at the SCG. (Credit: Reuters)

Join Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma as they look back on a rollercoaster of a year of cricket in 2019.They will be with Curtly Ambrose on the dancefloor, who can forget Ben Stokes lighting up the World Cup and we hear how Jemma Barsby copes with playing elite cricket whilst dealing with multiple sclerosis.Photo: Eoin Morgan of England with Trophy during ICC Cricket World Cup Final between England and New Zealand on July 14, 2019

We throw the spotlight on the crisis in South African cricket. With the governing body and players' union at loggerheads - and so much talent and money deserting the sport - can the country remain a cricketing force?The appointment of former captain Graeme Smith as acting director of cricket has brought some stability - but the state of the sport in one of its proudest playing nations remains very fragile indeed.Plus, the 12-ball trial to earn yourself a life-changing contract in the Indian Premier League. And a new award in Australia to honour the country's indigenous trailblazers from the 1800s.Photo: Graeme Smith (Getty Images)

A special report from the stands of the Rawalpindi stadium as the Pakistani public get to see their Test heroes on home soil for the first time in a decade. Plus, the pink ball lands in Perth as Australia take on New Zealand. And, as the UK elects a new government, why do politicians turn to cricketing metaphors to get their message across? Photo: Mohammad Abbas celebrates taking the wicket of Dinesh Chandimal. (Getty images)

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne was a concussion substitute for Steve Smith at Lord's in August - now he's leading from the front with back to back Test hundreds. Plus, why do so many right-handed cricketers choose to bat left-handed? We speak to an expert on human movement who says a reversed stance could mean higher scores for batsmen at every level.Photo: Marnus Labuschagne (Getty Images)

Is it time for Joe Root to give up the England captaincy in a bid to regain his batting form? We'll reflect on a heavy defeat for England in New Zealand - and comfortable wins for Australia and India. Plus, the remarkable story of Shafali Verma - the record-breaking Indian schoolgirl who's breaking the records of her hero Sachin Tendulkar. And the Ashes urn goes on tour.Photo: Joe Root (Getty Images)

Reflections on the opening exchanges in the Test series in Australia and New Zealand.The Pakistan cricket chief Wasim Khan tells Alison Mitchell how he convinced Sri Lanka to return for a Test series, 10 years after the deadly attack on their team bus.And the Romanian cricketer who became an internet sensation through his unorthodox bowling and love for the game.Photo: Pavel Florin among Australia fans at Lord's

Two record-breaking feats in India - and the return of Test cricket to Pakistan.Meet Jemma Barsby, a Women's Big Bash winner who plays elite cricket while coping with the effects of multiple sclerosis. And a report from the emerging cricket nation of Nepal, where an MCC tour is helping grow the sport at grassroots level.Photo: Deepak Chahar (Getty Images)

West Indies great Sir Viv Richards gives his views on the battle between Test cricket and Twenty20 - and reveals the best three bowlers he ever faced. How the Delhi smog is affecting cricket.And, we'll take you to the tropical island in the South Atlantic where cricket has been played for more than 200 years.Photo: Sir Viv Richards (Getty Images)

As protests break out in Bangladesh following Shakib Al Hasan's corruption ban, we'll ask whether the game should have any sympathy for the star all-rounder who failed to report illegal approaches from a bookmaker. It's party time in Papua New Guinea and Namibia as both teams reach the men's Twenty20 World Cup for the first time. And meet the Pakistani women's star breaking new ground in Australia.Photo: Shakib Al Hasan (Getty Images)

British sporting history was made this week with the first ever draft held for the new 100 ball competition which will take place next year in the UK. Alison Mitchell, Geoff Lemon and Charu Sharma discuss whether this format will be a success. Will it live up to the hype?And we hear from former Sri Lanka international Kumar Sangakkara on his new role as the president of the Marylebone Cricket Club.Picture - The Hundred Draft (Credit - Getty Images)

Can Singapore continue their amazing rise by reaching the finals of the men's Twenty20 World Cup? Plus new regulations forcing Irish cricketers to decide between club and country. And why an Australian all-rounder only has himself to blame for the freak injury that's ruled him out of the start of their Test summer.Photo: West Indies celebrate World T20 in 2014 (Getty Images)

England's new head coach Chris Silverwood tells us his plan for winning back the Ashes in Australia - and how a black belt in karate has helped him develop the skills to succeed in international cricket.Plus, rugby league's "Woman of Steel" Courtney Hill on why the new riches flooding into women's cricket might tempt her back to the sport she quit last year.Photo: Chris Silverwood (Getty Images)

After more record-breaking feats from Australia's women's team, we'll ask whether their domination is damaging the credibility of the women's game. Plus, Afghanistan's new head coach Lance Klusener tells us what attracted him to one of the toughest jobs in cricket - and explains why his former team-mate Gary Kirsten is the right man to lead England.Photo: Alyssa Healy (Getty Images)

Meet Saqib Mahmood, the exciting young fast bowler England have picked to meet fire with fire in the next Ashes series. Plus, as confusion reigns in the Indian batting order - are teams overthinking their Twenty20 tactics? And the 43-year-old all-rounder whose recent heroics with bat and bowl have earned him a 23rd year on the English county circuit.Photo: Saqib Mahmood (Getty Images)

Reflections on a blockbuster summer of cricket in which England won the World Cup and Australia retained the Ashes. Should Steve Smith return to the Australia captaincy next year? Can England's next coach plug the holes in their batting order?As Cricket Australia's chief executive reveals plans for more lucrative matches with India, where would that leave the sport's poorer nations? Plus, an insider's guide to the workings of Spidercam.Photo: Steve Smith and Ben Stokes

Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta discuss Australia retaining the Ashes, Afghanistan's historic test match win over Bangladesh and the latest on the future of MS Dhoni.The team also hear from Australia bowling coach Troy Cooley on his side's blistering pace attack which has been so effective throughout the series.Photo: Australia celebrate retaining the Ashes at Old Trafford (Image: Getty Images)