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Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · 2d

New article about to drop. It will be the first time I've used the phrase "quasi-Biblical plague of gnats" in a cricket match report.

Episode 197: The 2025 World Cup is Underway

Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · 6d

"Chalk and cheese" or "cheese and crackers"? We discuss the transformation of England from old school writing implement to solidified dairy product in episode 197, out now!
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Episode 196: 2025 Season Debrief

Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · 13d

An epic hour long deconstruction of the 2025 season out now. The highs (2 great finals days). The lows (1 not so good finals day). The road and rail trips. The team of the season. We relive it all!
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Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · 16d

I saw you writing that down in your notebook at the time, Martin. I'm ashamed to say I was getting too jittery to write much down by that point - even though I wasn't particularly invested in either side!

Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks Martin!

Lancashire lift the One Day Cup to cap the “year of the chase”

Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · 16d

My final match report of my first season in the press box. It has been a joy!
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Lancashire (289/4 from 48.3 overs) beat Hampshire (288/6 from 50 overs) by six wickets.The Metro Bank One Day Cup final began with renditions of “Abide with me” and “God save the King”. By the end, it...

Heroic team effort sees Lancashire overcome The Blaze in gripping semi-final

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Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · 21d

So it's Hampshire v Lancashire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup final on Sunday. In case anyone has missed it, here's my report of how Lancashire won their semi final yesterday.
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Lancashire (241/6) beat The Blaze (236/9) by 5 runsIn the most thrilling of finishes Lancashire found a way to win against a Blaze side who seemed to be cruising to victory until the very end of a ten...

Episode 194: Tier 2 ODC Final Preview ft Eve Jackson

Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · 25d

So Somerset are out?

Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · 27d

New episode out this morning with Glamorgan's Eve Jackson previewing the Tier 2 One Day Cup final.
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Bethan Ellis shows Division One class in Division Two semi

Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · Sep 9

Worth also mentioning that in addition to the 9 players who have scored Metro Bank half centuries for Warwickshire, 3 other players (Issy Wong, Meg Austin and Laura Harris) scored T20 Blast half centuries. So 12 players in total have scored 50s for them this season.

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Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · Sep 6

My thoughts from today's semifinal in sunny Cardiff.
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Metro Bank One Day Cup semi-finalGlamorgan (209 all out) beat Northamptonshire (148 all out) by 61 runsGlamorgan comfortably overcame Northamptonshire in the Women’s Metro Bank One Day Cup semi-final ...

Stubborn Germany show huge progress despite defeat to the Netherlands

Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · Aug 27

Germany lose to Netherlands in their final match of the tour, but have shown tremendous progress over the last week.
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Netherlands (175/4) beat Germany (110/1) by 65 runsThe last time these two teams met only four days ago resulted in a huge 202 run victory for the Netherlands. If anything can demonstrate the progress...

Italy win with Southern European style alongside Southern Hemisphere steel

Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · Aug 26

The story of how Harold Larwood's great great niece helped Italy defeat Germany today.
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Italy (110/2 from 14 overs) beat Germany (108/4 from 20 overs) by 8 wickets with 36 balls to spareIn a battle of the underdogs in this very enjoyable European Division 1 qualifier series, it was Italy...

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Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · Aug 24

Ireland v Germany match report. Amy Hunter: teenage record breaker. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Siegers’ century the highlight as Netherlands wallop Germany by 202 runs

Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · Aug 23

Match report on Netherlands v Germany today. Spoiler: it was not a close game
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Geographical neighbours and historical foes met at the Hazelaarweg Stadion in Rotterdam today as The Netherlands hosted Germany in the European Division One Qualifier for next year’s T20 World Cup. In...

Wong rolls over the Blaze with all-round performance

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Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · Jul 28

An article I wrote after yesterday's eliminator game about Issy Wong's sausage roll inspired performance. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Bears women (163/8) beat The Blaze (143 all out) by 20 runsOn the way to The Oval this morning, the staff members at the small café at Warwick Parkway station proudly informed us that they had recentl...

Middlesex send warning shot to Yorkshire and Glamorgan with authoritative win in first semi-final

Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · Jul 26

Yorkshire await Middlesex in the Division 2 Vitality Blast final. Here's a report on how Middlesex got there. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Middlesex (109/0 from 10.4 overs) beat Leicestershire (140/8 from 20 overs) by 10 wickets (DLS method)A fine 50 from 30 balls by opener Finty Trussler saw Middlesex ease into the Vitality Blast Divisi...

England’s World Cup Squad 2025 – who could be selected?

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Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · Jul 23

Who should be in and who should be out of the 2025 World Cup squad? After England's final ODI of the summer and 10 weeks until the World Cup begins, here are my thoughts... noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

After England’s series against India finished this week, let us consider who could and should feature in the squad of 15 to travel to the World Cup in September. To start with, it’s worth looking at t...

Gritty win shows that England are beginning to find a new identity under Edwards

Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · Jul 20

Here's my report on yesterday's game and the general state of England's ODI team as they prepare for the world cup. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

England (116/2 from 21 overs) beat India (143/8 from 29 overs) by 8 wickets (DLS method)I think it’s probably correct to say that rain-affected games somehow feel slightly odd. The spectator prepares ...

100 years of Gunnersbury Women’s Cricket Club

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Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · Jul 19

Bonus episode out now. 100 years of Gunnersbury Cricket Club. It was a lot of fun putting this documentary together. open.spotify.com/episode/4XFq...

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Episode 189: ODIs Underway & Finals Day Approaches ft Gemma Porter

Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · Jul 18

New episode out today. And watch out for a special bonus episode tomorrow. open.spotify.com/episode/4BFx...

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A star is born as Worcestershire’s youth policy is rewarded

Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · Jul 13

Match report from New Road as a star is born at Worcester today. Caitlin Baker-Smith: remember the name! noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

It felt like an “I was there” moment. On the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, as Bryan Adams’ “Summer of ‘69” echoed round New Road, just as it did at the JFK Stadium in Philadelphia all those years ago,...

England to prepare for home T20 World Cup by taking a 10 month break from playing T20 cricket

Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · Jul 12

New article as England prepare to play their final T20 game of 2025. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

England prepare to play India in the final T20 of their five-match series tonight knowing that their next T20 fixture will be in May 2026, just 4 weeks before the ICC T20 World Cup tournament begins. ...

Episode 188: India Win T20 Series at Old Trafford

Richard Starkie @i-am-the-dad.bsky.social · Jul 11

New episode out now with lots of chat about how India's fielding restricted England so effectively at Old Trafford. open.spotify.com/episode/61O0...

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