World Cup Daily: England’s contract commitments & Success for South Africa

Test Match Special

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News, Cricket, Sports, Sports News

4.4 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 24 October 2023

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn and South African journalist Firdose Moonda to reflect on South Africa’s win over Bangladesh. Also hear from England’s managing director Rob Key on their poor start to the World Cup and the decision to hand out several multi-year central contracts. Plus, following Monday’s announcement of the death of legendary spin bowler Bishan Singh Bedi, Jonathan speaks to Farook Engineer, who kept wicket for him throughout his career.

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0:40.2	The TestMac Special Podcasts at the Cricket World Cup.
0:44.4	There's a mix-up.
0:45.8	Oh, there could be a run-out.
0:47.0	There will be a run-out.
0:48.2	And the tie.
0:49.2	Australia is in the final.
0:51.8	The throw is picked up, the throw we can keep us Ed.
0:54.0	It's not our agency.
0:56.0	I think this one out.
0:58.0	England think he's one out.
0:59.0	It's a take it's going to catch.
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