Brett Lee on Cartels, Orcas and Breaking His Captain's Hand

Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee joins us to talk fast bowling, his legacy, India, Warne, the art of intimidation, and why fast bowling is a cartel. Don’t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch Australia vs India only on Fox cricket, included on Kayo Sports. You can also watch the Ashes ad-break free during play and live in 4K on Kayo Sports. Pre-order TGC's new book Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings NOW:AU: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MA71YnINTL: https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781761068102/the-grade-cricketer-alphas-champs-and-chop-kings--sam-perry-ian-higgins--2025--9781761068102 Check out our Patreon for more exclusive content every single week. Our Patrons also get #AskTGC Fridays and the exclusive audio from all of our YouTube videos.https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer  Sign up to Patreon for a 10% or 20% discount using a special code at the above mentioned Patreon site. You can follow The Grade Cricketer on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter:https://www.facebook.com/gradecricketer​https://www.instagram.com/thegradecricketerhttps://tiktok.com/@thegradecricketer https://twitter.com/gradecricketer​ The Grade Cricketer hosts are Ian Higgins and Sam Perry. You can follow them on Instagram and Twitter: Ian Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/higgins_ian/​https://twitter.com/1an_Higgins​ Sam Perry:https://www.instagram.com/sj_perry/​https://twitter.com/sjjperryEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cummins is out for the first test, Australia's women are still dominating and crowds flock to stadiums to watch Australia win an away ODI series against India (in Australia).  Get Up and Gold Coast with the T20I Cricket Series Australia vs India, Gold Coast, November 6. Win flights, accommodation, and tickets to the game. Head to our Instagram to find out how to enter. https://www.gradecricketer.com/goldcoast Get 25% off Smith Optics sunglasses using the code FAST at smithopticsaustralia.com Each purchase using the code comes with a free TGC branded wipe cloth Don’t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch Australia vs India only on Fox cricket, included on Kayo Sports. You can also watch the Ashes ad-break free during play and live in 4K on Kayo Sports. Catch TGC Live this summer Join the TGC Whoop Community by following the link and grabbing your WHOOP today. join.whoop.com/TheGradeCricketer Additionally, we have started a TGC community group chat on the WHOOP app (go to the ‘Community tab’ and click  ‘enter invite code’ & enter *COMM-653A00* and click ‘join team’) Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings book launch, 12th November in Sydney EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's this then? Just a little peak into what goes on behind the curtain of TGCRaw, The Grade Cricketer's paid content channel on Patreon and Apple Podcasts. To enjoy an extra hour of The Grade Cricketer every week and get access to the entire TGCRaw back catalogue (including hundreds of hours of #AskTGC Fridays), exclusive chat and more, sign up at patreon.com/gradecricketer  Or, if you're an Apple Podcasts listener just tap one of the locked episodes and subscribe from there.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Marsh back in Ashes contention, Marnus is locked in, Scotty Bolland goes for a gallop. The D-X Crotch Chop makes its way to Sydney Test Cricket.  Get Up and Gold Coast with the T20I Cricket Series Australia vs India, Gold Coast, November 6. Win flights, accommodation, and tickets to the game. Head to our Instagram to find out how to enter. https://www.gradecricketer.com/goldcoast Get access to CODE Sports on a special discounted subscription, $1 for your first 3 months at codesports.com.au/grade. Use code GRADE Get 25% off Smith Optics sunglasses using the code FAST at smithopticsaustralia.com Each purchase using the code comes with a free TGC branded wipe cloth Don’t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch Australia vs India only on Fox cricket, included on Kayo Sports. You can also watch the Ashes ad-break free during play and live in 4K on Kayo Sports. Catch TGC Live this summer Join the TGC Whoop Community by following the link and grabbing your WHOOP today. join.whoop.com/TheGradeCricketer Additionally, we have started a TGC community group chat on the WHOOP app (go to the ‘Community tab’ and click  ‘enter invite code’ & enter *COMM-653A00* and click ‘join team’)EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sat down with Ravi Shastri ahead of the Australia vs India white ball series to chat Kohli & Rohit, Gambhir and the new India and fixing the international cricket schedule. Don’t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch Australia vs India only on Fox cricket, included on Kayo Sports. You can also watch the Ashes ad-break free during play and live in 4K on Kayo Sports. Pre-order TGC's new book Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings NOW:AU: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MA71YnINTL: https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781761068102/the-grade-cricketer-alphas-champs-and-chop-kings--sam-perry-ian-higgins--2025--9781761068102 Check out our Patreon for more exclusive content every single week. Our Patrons also get #AskTGC Fridays and the exclusive audio from all of our YouTube videos.https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer  Sign up to Patreon for a 10% or 20% discount using a special code at the above mentioned Patreon site. You can follow The Grade Cricketer on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter:https://www.facebook.com/gradecricketer​https://www.instagram.com/thegradecricketerhttps://tiktok.com/@thegradecricketer https://twitter.com/gradecricketer​ The Grade Cricketer hosts are Ian Higgins and Sam Perry. You can follow them on Instagram and Twitter: Ian Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/higgins_ian/​https://twitter.com/1an_Higgins​ Sam Perry:https://www.instagram.com/sj_perry/​https://twitter.com/sjjperryEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's this summer about? Is it all just colonial horseplay? Join the TGC Whoop Community by following the link and grabbing your WHOOP today. join.whoop.com/TheGradeCricketer Additionally, we have started a TGC community group chat on the WHOOP app (go to the ‘Community tab’ and click  ‘enter invite code’ & enter *COMM-653A00* and click ‘join team’) Get access to CODE Sports on a special discounted subscription, $1 for your first 3 months at codesports.com.au/grade. Use code GRADE Get 25% off Smith Optics sunglasses using the code FAST at smithopticsaustralia.com.au Each purchase using the code comes with a free TGC branded wipe cloth Don’t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch Australia vs India only on Fox cricket, included on Kayo Sports. You can also watch the Ashes ad-break free during play and live in 4K on Kayo Sports. https://www.gradecricketer.com/live-shows  Sign up now to Patreon for more pre-sale access to our live show tickets and more exclusive content every single week. Right now you can get 15% off your subscription if you sign up for an annual membership.https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer/membership  Pre-order TGC's new book Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings NOW:AU: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MA71Yn INTL: https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781761068102/the-grade-cricketer-alphas-champs-and-chop-kings--sam-perry-ian-higgins--2025--9781761068102  EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025/26 Summer of Cricket looms large, as do our BIGGEST Australian live shows to-date. The Grade Cricketer is coming to your city (providing you live in one of the five major Australian capitals listed below) alongside the most hotly-anticipated home Test series in recent memory. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:Perth – Astor Theatre, Thursday November 20Brisbane – The Tivoli, Wednesday December 3Adelaide – Hindley Street Music Hall, Thursday December 18Melbourne – Forum Theatre, Sunday December 21Sydney – The State Theatre, Saturday January 3 ON-SALE DATES:PRE-SALE: Midday (Local Time) Thursday 9th Oct - Patreon members get exclusive access to purchase tickets early. Sign up now to secure your pre-sale access: https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer/membership GENERAL PUBLIC: Midday (Local Time) Friday 10th Oct - Tickets available at https://www.gradecricketer.com/live-shows  Sign up now to Patreon for more pre-sale access to our live show tickets and more exclusive content every single week. Right now you can get 15% off your subscription if you sign up for an annual membership.https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer/membership  Pre-order TGC's new book Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings NOW:AU: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-grade-cricketer-alphas-champs-and-chop-kings-sam-perry/book/9781761068102.htmlINTL: https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781761068102/the-grade-cricketer-alphas-champs-and-chop-kings--sam-perry-ian-higgins--2025--9781761068102 You can follow The Grade Cricketer on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter:https://www.facebook.com/gradecricketer​https://www.instagram.com/thegradecricketerhttps://tiktok.com/@thegradecricketer https://twitter.com/gradecricketer​ The Grade Cricketer hosts are Ian Higgins and Sam Perry. You can follow them on Instagram and Twitter: Ian Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/higgins_ian/​https://twitter.com/1an_Higgins​ Sam Perry:https://www.instagram.com/sj_perry/​https://twitter.com/sjjperryEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India win the series 2-2…somehow. The best thing in sport is always is the next thing. Bring on the Ashes. Is Cam Green Australians long term number 3? Umpire social media campaigns .India were on the canvas countless times and they’ve fought back. Chris Rogers joins us to preview the Ashes, Sheffield Shield and talk all things Australian cricket ahead of a massive summer. For now it’s goodbye to the English summer and a little break for TGC.  Preorder Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings HERE Check out our Patreon for more exclusive content every single week. Our Patrons also get #AskTGC Fridays and the exclusive audio from all of our YouTube videos. https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer Six Points Pale is back! If you're in the UK you can order it here and from here if you're in Australia. Join Swyftx & get $20 of Bitcoin for new customers only  You can follow The Grade Cricketer on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/gradecricketer​  https://www.instagram.com/thegradecricketerEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INDIA WIN BY 6 RUNS.  Siraj is the man. After 25 days everyone is left like Randy from South Park climaxing over their computer screens. The end of a perfectly even test series.  TGC's new book Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings is available for pre-order nowAUSTRALIAN LISTENERS CAN PLACE PRE-ORDERS HERE and LISTENERS OUTSIDE OF AUSTRALIA CAN PRE-ORDER HERE Join us on Patreon for an extra hour of AskTGC Fridays every week plus access to the entire 250 epsisode back catalogue.   https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer Six Points Pale is back! If you're in the UK you can order it here and from here if you're in Australia.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

England are 35 runs away from closing out a 3-1 series win over India, thanks to Harry Brook, Joe Root and an Englishman in a Bangladesh ODI top. England went all in while we were popping feathers in the letterbox for some reason. TGC's new book Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings is available for pre-order nowAUSTRALIAN LISTENERS CAN PLACE PRE-ORDERS HERE and LISTENERS OUTSIDE OF AUSTRALIA CAN PRE-ORDER HERE Join us on Patreon for an extra hour of AskTGC Fridays every week plus access to the entire 250 epsisode back catalogue.   https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer Six Points Pale is back! If you're in the UK you can order it here and from here if you're in Australia.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.