About this episode
John Maytham discusses the controversy surrounding England cricket with Neil Manthorpe.
John Maytham speaks to Neil Manthorpe, cricket writer and analyst, about the latest controversy surrounding England Test captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson. They discuss the ECB investigation into an alleged curfew breach, questions over England's team culture, the possibility of stricter disciplinary measures, and what the saga could mean for Stokes' future as captain. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to…
People in this episode
Host: John Maytham
Guest: Neil Manthorpe
Topics covered
- cricket
- England cricket
- disciplinary measures
- team culture
- Ben Stokes
- Gus Atkinson
Keywords
- England cricket
- Ben Stokes
- Gus Atkinson
- ECB investigation
- curfew breach
- team culture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ECB
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