The Final Innings Podcast

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If you had once last chance to watch cricket, who would you choose to see? Join me, Oliver Lawrie, as diverse voices reveal their dream final innings of cricket. And, along the way, discover more about some of the most remarkable lives in cricket - lives that make cricket the game it is today. Thank you so much for being here, and Welcome to The Final Innings Podcast :) Congratulations, you've reached our desperate SEO-boosting section ;) • Final Innings Cricket Podcast • Cricket stories • Dream final innings • Cricket legends • Cricket history • Cricket culture • Inspiring cricket narratives • Unforgettable cricket moments • Cricket insights • Iconic cricket players • Cricket fan experiences • Emerging cricket talents • Cricket interviews • Cricket passion • Cricket community • Legendary cricket matches • Cricket enthusiasts • Cricket discussions • Sports storytelling • Cricket analysis • Famous cricket quotes • Cricket rivalries • Personal cricket stories • Cricket memories • Cricket fan engagement • Best cricket players of all time • Cricket milestones • Celebrating cricket • Cricket careers • Cricket's impact on society • Inspired by Tailenders <3 • TMS Test Match Special Cricket • ESPN CricInfo, Final Word, TGC The Grade Cricketer, No Balls and More • MCC Foundation • ECB ICC Indian Cricket Board BCCI • Indian Cricket • Pakistan Cricket • Sri Lanka Cricket • Australia Cricket • New Zealand Cricket

Deep Dasgupta never thought he would play cricket for India. Why? What was it like to play with Sachin Tendulkar? Which memory will he cherish above them all? Join us as we hear the final innings of Indian international cricketer-turned-broadcaster Deep Dasgupta. Subscribe for each episode to appear directly in your feed!

The founder of the Birmingham Unicorns - the second LGBTQ+ inclusive cricket club in the world - reveals what it really takes to make cricket a game for all. He also dreamed of opening the batting for Australia - but did he ever don the baggy green? Join us as we hear the final innings of Lachlan Smith. Subscribe for each episode to appear directly in your feed.

Indian international cricket commentator Prakash Wakankar chose not to play for India. Does he regret that decision? He's also seen the most remarkable things within cricket, including Sachin Tendulkar's retirement from the commentary box... Join me as we hear the final innings of Prakash Wakankar. So much work goes into each episode, so please do consider sharing this episode, subscribing, rating our show or even leaving a review.

When Dr Fane visited Afghanistan, cricket was nowhere to be seen. 20 years later the situation has changed drastically. She is now also Director of the MCC Foundation, an organisation changing lives through cricket. To learn more about, or to get involved with, the work of the MCC Foundation, you can visit their website ⁠here⁠. So much work goes into each episode, so please do consider sharing this episode, subscribing, rating our show or even leaving a review.

What does the future hold for Cricket Wales? What needs to be done to promote women's cricket, on the cricket pitch and in cricket business? Join us as we chronicle the life of Cricket Wales CEO Leshia Hawkins. So much work goes into each episode, so please do consider sharing this episode, subscribing, rating our show or even leaving a review.

Disability cricket in England, India, Pakistan and elsewhere is thriving thanks to Richard Hill MBE. He's also a huge Luton Football Club fan. Join us as we chronicle the life of Richard Hill MBE. So much work goes into each episode, so please do consider sharing this episode, subscribing, rating our show or even leaving a review.

Monty Panesar embraced 'Monty mania' when playing for England, but at what cost? A trailblazer for Sikh representation in cricket, having rubbed shoulders with the likes of Shane Warne, Andrew Flintoff and Nasser Hussein, Monty's life is truly one-of-a-kind. So much work goes into each episode, so do please consider subscribing, leaving a review, telling a friend and following our socials!

Annie Chave knows what it takes to support County Cricket when others won't. Her domestic cricket loyalties may lie with Somerset County Cricket Club (and England Cricket internationally), but in truth her heart lies in the best interests of cricket as a whole, and nothing else. So much work goes into each episode, so please do consider sharing this episode, subscribing, rating our show and even leaving a review.