The Surge | Big Bash Podcast

It may be Christmas Eve, but it feels like Christmas Day has come early on The Surge! Former Australian international and BBL title-winning captain Mike Hussey is back at the desk, while Hobart Hurricanes allrounder Nikhil Chaudhary dials in from Tassie. 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Mike Hussey returns to The Surge 5:56 - The teams impressing Mr. Cricket 8:01 - Who Hussey is happy for 10:51 - Matt Renshaw’s resurgence 12:39 - There’s something special about Jack Edwards 14:02 - Hussey’s BBL reflections 16:57 - The importance of the Pakistan superstars 18:59 - Hussey’s love for Rashid Khan 19:35 - When Andre Russell arrived for the BBL 20:29 - Hussey’s top three BBL players 23:33 - Nikhil Chaudhary joins The Surge 40:37 - Yes, No, Wait: Shadab Khan will be Pakistan’s best player in BBL|15. 41:19 - Yes, No, Wait: Ricky Ponting was right about Rishad Hossain. 41:53 - Yes, No, Wait: Marnus Labuschagne’s prediction on Wildermuth was correct. 42:41 - Yes, No, Wait: The Melbourne Renegades have a settled top four. 44:29 - Yes, No, Wait: The Perth Scorchers have some serious bowling concerns. 46:13 - Yes, No, Wait: The Sydney Sixers are about to go on a winning-streak. 47:06 - SuperCoach BBL 49:33 - Hussey’s top four seeds for BBL|15 (so far) 51:16 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS EPISODE: Adam White sat down for a special chat with Pakistan superstar Shaheen Shah Afridi who chatted through the involvement of Pakistan's best players in BBL|15, growing up and representing his country and why he's chosen to play in the Big Bash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a rollercoaster WBBL|11 season, the finals are upon us. Sydney Sixers fast bowler Maitlan Brown joins The Surge to discuss an epic ending to the regular season, before giving us an unexpected tour of her backyard - featuring chickens! Alongside host Adam White, the two discuss Maitlan's resurgence in WBBL|11 and the art of fast bowling. The pair also preview the finals, and the Sixer reveals who she thinks has been the best player in this year's competition.  EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 1:36 - How the WBBL|11 Finals work 3:24 - Incredible final over from Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers epic 5:09 - Maitlan Brown joins The Surge 31:45 - Burning Questions: Who does Maitlan want to play in The Challenger? 33:15 - Burning Questions: Who has been the Player of the Tournament? 33:59 - Burning Questions: Who is the hardest player to bowl to? 34:54 - Maitlan's 'chicken tour'  37:09 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get set to hear from three of the very best players in the history of the WBBL on this episode of The Surge, Big Bash Podcast. Australian and Perth Scorchers teammates Beth Mooney & Alana King are with us at the desk, as is Hobart Hurricanes captain Elyse Villani, who is taking up co-hosting responsibilities this week! EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 0:51 - Elyse Villani joins The Surge 19:57 - Burning Questions: Is Meg Lanning back to her best? 22:57 - Burning Questions: Are the Sydney Thunder done? 25:03 - Burning Questions: Which Melbourne club will finish higher? 28:37 - Burning Questions: Is Heather Graham the player of the tournament? 30:18 - Burning Questions: What are the Sydney Sixers in WBBL|11? 35:00 - Beth Mooney and Alana King join The Surge 1:13:42 - BKT Big Bash Tipping & The Big Bash Grid 1:14:50 - How Villani Prepares For A WBBL Match 1:17:51 - Outro Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WBBL|11 is underway and there's plenty of stories to talk about! The Melbourne Renegades have started their title defence in style, while Ash Gardner's got the Sydney Sixers off to a perfect start. Kirby Short joins us at the desk to discuss all the hot topics and Brisbane Heat international Chinelle Henry opens up on her inspirational journey from Jamaica to the WBBL. EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro and welcome to Kirby Short 4:13 - Powerplay: Sixers stun Scorchers 9:13 - Powerplay: Renegades go 2-0 13:03 - Powerplay: Are the Sydney Thunder in trouble? 16:40 - Powerplay: Hobart make history at AB Field 19:21 - Chinelle Henry's journey from Jamaica to the WBBL 28:59 - Kirby & Adam discuss Chinelle's story 30:57 - Burning Questions: Will Sutherland star in second season as skipper? 35:36 - Burning Questions: Could Perry get better without the captaincy? 36:53 - Burning Questions: Spin to win for the Strikers? 39:29 - Burning Questions: How important is Faltum to the Renegades? 42:30 - Burning Questions: Have the Thunder got their order right? 45:23 - Burning Questions: Do the Hurricanes have the best top five? 48:14 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The No.1 pick in the BBL|15 Draft, Shaheen Afridi, joins former Australian T20I & Melbourne Renegades captain Aaron Finch and Adam White to recap all the action from the Big Bash Draft.

Brad Hodge joined Adam White to discuss the historic maiden BBL title for the Hurricanes

Brad Hodge previews the BBL|14 finals series in studio with Adam White