Embark on a journey with David Payne, a seasoned international cricketer hailing from England, who has recently graced the pitches of Australia donning the colours of the Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers during the past two winters. He was part of the championship with the Perth Scorchers in 2022/23. Originally nurtured amidst the picturesque landscapes of Gloucestershire, England, Payne's cricketing journey began in the grassroots pathways before ascending to the coveted title of England U19's World Cup player. Fast forward to 2022, and Payne finds himself representing England in ODI cricket while also showcasing his skills in various T20 competitions across the globe. Amidst the hustle and bustle of professional cricket, David reflects on his enduring passion for coaching and offers insights into his life beyond the boundary ropes.

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India win the test series 4-1 after a convincing win in the 5th test. A series with twists and turns turnout. Callum and Louie discuss the major talking points from the series. We talk about whether this series is a reality check for Bazball and Kuldeep Yadav's return to the test team. India's depth has seriously impressed this series and there are lots of positive signs as India prepare for their tour to Australia later in the year.

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Australia finished the series 2-0 against a competitive New Zealand time. Cameron Green and Alex Carey responded to the critics with valuable contributions. Matt Henry bowled fantastic against Australia to be named player of the series.

Questions still appear over whether Steve Smith should be opening in test cricket and has he done enough to maintain this position against India.

Callum and Rees talk about all the action from Wellington and Christchurch

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