The Bishop and The Bear Ep98

A warm welcome back to the Bishop and Bear!

It’s been nearly a month since the end of the thrill packed roller coaster ride of a Test series between England and India. Most of us have got over it and moved on, except perhaps Guerilla Hendo.

Your episcopal barman has found plenty of distraction in the One Day Cup, while others may have enjoyed The Hundred in all of its sugary snack glory. BUT, our focus is now back on international cricket and most particularly the ODI and T20I series between England and South Africa, which starts on Tuesday. To make sure you don’t miss a ball, click here for our broadcast
schedule.

To mull over all things South Africa (cricket wise at least) our guest is
Guerilla, South African cricket expert and host of The Full Quota Podcast, Tim
Dale Lace.

We seem to recall that the last time Tim popped into the old B&B, we were castigating South Africa for putting everything behind the SA20 and fielding weak Test teams and yet, here they are, World Test champions. World Cup Semi Finalists, WT20 Finalists and have just beaten Aus on their own patch in ODIs. So the big question for Tim was “What are his Proteas doing right and should we now be discussing them as part of a ‘Big Four’, muscling proudly in with the big money boys India, England and Australia?”

Tim’s insight into the impact of coach Shukri Conrad and the positivity he has
injected into all parts of the South African game are well worth a listen as
you enjoy your drinks in the convivial surroundings of the internet’s favourite
cricket boozer.  We look at both team’s chances, players to watch out for and of course, give our predictions. There is even a bit of time for some reflections on the One Day Cup too.

We’ll be with you for every ball of the England vs South Africa series and England’s trip to Ireland of course. If you want to help us keep our show on the road and great cricket coverage free across the internet, then do please consider supporting us through Patreon here.

All the best

Your Ursine Landlord and Episcopal Barman

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