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The episode discusses the end of Baz McCullum's tenure as England's Test coach and its implications for cricket.

Baz McCullum's tenure as England's Test coach is over, and Menners and Damian Watson unpack what they see as the end of the "Bazball" era, debating his legacy, England's coaching future, and the reaction from the English media. They also discuss the off-field headlines surrounding Ash Gardner and the wider implications for professional sporting teams, before diving into the newly released Big Bash schedule, major ICC proposals that could reshape international cricket, and the latest news from around the cricket world.  Timecodes (01:00) Baz McCullum's exit headlines a huge week in cricket (02:10) Ash Gardner story and discussion on relationships in elite sport (13:40) Bazball is over: McCullum's departure and England's future (27:25) Big Bash schedule released: India opener, venues and Christmas cricket (42:55) ICC proposals that could reshape international cricket (57:30) World Club T20, tournament changes and future formats (59:20) Can't Let It Go: Stuart MacGill appeal, Sheffield Shield fixtures and England's miserable fortnight Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We’ve launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a…

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Hosts: Menners, Damian Watson

Topics covered

• Baz McCullum's departure
• Bazball era
• Ash Gardner headlines
• Big Bash schedule
• ICC proposals
• international cricket

Keywords

• Baz McCullum
• England cricket
• Ash Gardner
• Big Bash
• ICC proposals
• cricket news

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