The Cut Shot - Cricket Podcast

Ep 20 - The Empire Struck Back

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 14:02:00 +0000

Australia got rolled for 60 runs in 94 minutes on the first morning of the 4th Test and England subsequently wrapped up the 4th Test in less than two and a half days. England have regained the Ashes. I discuss my what I felt where the 5-ish talking points from the match...... Its nowhere near as astonishing as Stokes' one-handed catch, but what is?

Thanks to my mate Trevor for the inspiration for the title of this podcast. And by inspiration I mean thanks for letting me steal it.

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Ep 19 - The Middle Order Blues

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 13:21:00 +0000

England lead 2-1 after thumping Australia by 8 wickets, returning the favour of the thumping Australia handed out to England at Lord's. I talk about how there are actually fine margins between the two teams but the attacking intent is leading to "amplified luck". That probably sounds a little weird, but it makes total sense in my head. Hopefully it will in yours too.

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Ep 18 - Panic at the Disco?

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 13:59:00 +0000

The 1st Test is done. England won. Australia lost. Should Australia panic? I talk about it.

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Ep 17 - Back to the Future

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:14:00 +0000

After an unannounced and self-imposed hiatus, The Cut Shot Cricket Podcast is back! I'd like to say better than ever but that's for you to decide. In today's episode I preview the Ashes series of 2015.

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Ep 16 - An Oasis of Test Cricket

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 13:44:00 +0000

In a desert of ODIs we have some Test cricket! Poetically it is in the desert (kind of) as Pakistan take on Australia in a two Test series. Lee McDonald previews the series.

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Ep 15 - Pathetic, Thy Name is India

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:12:00 +0000

The England v India Test series is over. Let's talk about it...... I put as much effort into this episode description as the Indian batsmen did into valuing their wickets in the last two Tests.

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Ep 14 - The Tale of the Tails

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 14:25:00 +0000

We are two Test into the series between England and India. India hold a 1-0 lead. There are many questions. Lee McDonald attempts to answer these questions and raises more questions. Questions.... Also cricket.

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Ep 13 - Every Mankad for Himself

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 14:07:00 +0000

Lee McDonald previews the upcoming England v India Test series in England. You've been warned, no excuses for being out of your ground.
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Ep 12 - Simply Irresistible

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:52:00 +0000

Australia have knocked off the top team in the world, South Africa, 2-1 in the Protea's backyard. Lee McDonald reviews the series and answers the question "Are Australia set for another period of world domination?".

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Referencing Note: I should have mentioned that I didn't hear that Mitchell Johnson called Elgar a "Scaredy-cat" first hand. Jarrod Kimber reported this on ESPN Cricinfo.

Ep 11 - War of the Words

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 14:15:00 +0000

South Africa and Australia are locked in a war of words, though Australia are doing most of the talking. The two teams now need to play some cricket. Lee McDonald previews Australia's tour of South Africa.

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Ep 10 - Death, Taxes and English Batting Collapses

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 02:43:00 +0000

The Mega-Ashes have finished with yet another English batting collapse as Australia finished the Aussie summer with yet another win. Lee McDonald runs through what he felt were the key differences between the sides during the latest series and what the near future may hold for both teams.

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Ep 9 - Swann Could Tear Them Apart

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 07:34:00 +0000

Australia have thrashed England for the third Test in a row and won the Ashes of 2013-14. England are in turmoil as not only have they lost the Ashes but star off-spinner Graeme Swann has retired. What can be expected from the last 2 Tests of the series? Lee McDonald provides his thoughts.

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Ep 8 - Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 09:07:00 +0000

Australia have crushed England once more. What's going well for the Aussies? Why are things going badly for England? Lee McDonald huffs and puffs and gives his view on all the Ashes happenings.

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Ep 7 - Mo' Power

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 13:41:00 +0000

Australia are back!..... At least for now. They sledged and swaggered their way to a crushing defeat of England in the 1st Test in Brisbane. Can they keep it up in Adelaide? Or will England be able to quell the moustached juggernaut that is the new Mitchell Johnson?

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Ep 6 - Second Half Preparation

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:08:00 +0000

The second leg of the Mega-Ashes is about to kick-off in Brisbane. Lee McDonald runs through 5 "Things We Know" and 5 "Things We Don't Know" about the upcoming series. Be prepared...

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Ep 5 - Half Time in the Mega-Ashes

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 13:53:00 +0000

England have eventually claimed the Ashes of 2013 by a margin of 3-0. Lee McDonald rates the performance of every player in the series but doesn't risk losing in order to win.

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Ep 4 - Death, Taxes & Australian Batting Collapses

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 16:00:00 +0000

England have won the Ashes of 2013 thanks to Ian Bell, Stuart Broad and an Australian batting collapse. Lee McDonald gives his thoughts on the 3rd and 4th Tests of the series.

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Ep 3 - Root-ed

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:51:00 +0000

Lee McDonald provides his thoughts on England's humiliation of Australia at the home of cricket and looks towards the 3rd Test at Old Trafford. Sick of DRS talk? This is your place.

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Ep 2 - Walk the Broad Line

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:04:00 +0000

In Episode 2 Lee McDonald provides his thoughts on England's victory in the 1st Test at Trent Bridge and looks forward towards the 2nd Test at Lord's. The Cut Shot, where our reviews are always correct.

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Ep 1 - Ashes 2013 Preview

leepetermcdonald@gmail.com (Lee McDonald) — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 14:28:00 +0000

In the first ever episode of 'The Cut Shot' Lee McDonald introduces himself and previews the 2013 Ashes. 'The Cut Shot' - A podcast that always does it's homework... Even if it is a little late.

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