Derek Pringle: Essex at 150 and strange tours | The Cricketer Magazine Podcast

About this episode

Derek Pringle discusses the history of Essex County Cricket and shares memories of pre-season tours.

Are Essex the Millwall of county cricket? Former England allrounder Derek Pringle speaks to James Coyne about the history of his old county – a subject he’s written about in our March issue – as well as his outground memories and strange pre-season tours. Plus, editor Huw Turbervill joins James for a chat about the counties' Hundred cash debate, and what else you’ll be able to find in this month’s magazine – out now! Buy our March issue here:  https://tinyurl.com/44u7yv3c Get your next three issues for £10 here:  https://tinyurl.com/2a7zwxkv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: James Coyne, Huw Turbervill

Guest: Derek Pringle

Topics covered

• Essex County Cricket
• Derek Pringle
• pre-season tours
• cricket history
• The Hundred cash debate

Keywords

• Essex
• Derek Pringle
• county cricket
• pre-season tours
• The Cricketer Magazine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Essex, The Cricketer Magazine, Acast

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