We take another trip down noughties memory lane to relive the West Indies' 2004 tour of England. We recall Rob Key's double ton, Flintoff's golden run of form, Giles' resurgence, Trescothick's twin tons and Strauss's continued dream debut summer. We encounter a fresh-faced Dwayne Bravo for the first time, as well as meeting belligerent Chris Gayle and objurgate Shivnarine Chanderpaul and iconic Brian Lara in his last tour of England.

Graeme and Andrew also ponder a Beer XI, the world's first international T20 and some young guns making waves in country cricket - one called Cook and the other called Bell.

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Freddie's 167: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrsXiLVdsc4

Cricket's crystal ball: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/funny_old_game/3356695.stm

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Graeme and Andrew remember that golden summer of 2004, as the England mid-Noughties team starts to come together.

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Join us (Graeme and Andrew) for episode three of our nostalgic look at England cricket in the noughties with a look back to England's famous tour of the West Indies in early 2004. There's Lara's 400*, Harmisons' 7-12 but also time to discuss Steve Tikolo's academic career, Colin De Grandhomme (in his pre-mullet years), and Alan Shearer.

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Episode two of our podcast, "Mind the Windows, Tino." In this episode, hosts Graeme and Andrew delve into England's cricket tours of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in late 2003. They recount the highs and lows of England's performances, from dominating test matches in Bangladesh to the grueling tests in Sri Lanka.

The episode kicks off with the unveiling of the podcast name and a brief discussion about the ongoing efforts to secure the Instagram handle. Graeme and Andrew then dive into the details of England's tours, starting with the Bangladesh series, where the team handed debuts to three players and dominated the test matches despite the forgettable ODI series.

Listeners are then taken through the challenging Sri Lankan series, where England faced the legendary Muttiah Muralitharan and had to survive some nerve-wracking matches. The episode highlights key performances, including Michael Vaughan's captaincy and Paul Collingwood's iconic debut.

Join Graeme and Andrew as they reminisce about these cricketing moments, providing insights and trivia that even the most ardent cricket fans might not remember. Stay tuned for more episodes as they continue to explore England's cricketing history.

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Join us as we delve into the memorable 2003 cricket series between England and South Africa. This episode recounts the thrilling matches, key moments, and standout performances that defined the summer. From the rise of young talents to the resurgence of seasoned players, this series had it all.

Relive the highs of Marcus Trescothick's double century and Graham Thorpe's emotional comeback, contrasted with the lows of crushing defeats and Nasser Hussain's resignation as captain. Discover the underdog stories, such as James Kirtley's match-winning 6-34 at Trent Bridge, and the forgotten heroes who played pivotal roles in this historic series.

We also touch on the fascinating tour matches that punctuated the series, including a surprising nine-wicket haul by Paul Adams and an impressive double century by Jacques Kallis against Derbyshire. Plus, don't miss our special trivia segment, 'The Test,' where we challenge your cricket knowledge with some intriguing questions from the era.

Whether you're a die-hard cricket fan or just curious about one of England's most eventful summers, this episode is packed with insights, anecdotes, and plenty of cricketing nostalgia.