Mark Nicholas

Broadcaster, writer and former cricketer. Subscribe to my new podcast series - Not Just Cricket. Listen via @Spotify @ApplePodcasts. Or click here:

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Coming Soon: My new podcast, Not Just Cricket 🏏

I will talk great players, notable fans and aficionados who have been inspired by sport and gone on to great things

Launch is Feb 18th when I'll be joined by the one & only @imVkohli

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Goodbye to the one and only Mike Procter... great cricketer, wonderful man. Will be sorely missed by so many ❤️

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@ros_watts Ha! Good point .. and I grew up in Rowhampton too! Duh me..

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@Kohliesque Ha! Fair call.. 55 actually but I didn't pick the team .. Williamson and Root were good contenders, Travis Head a surprise I guess. I'm only the messenger, apologies for misrepresentation...don't worry I'm a fan too!

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@NeilVirani @MCCOfficial This is a bit of a misquote.
I think all ODI's should be linked into World Cup qualification - ie. not played bilaterally without context but, instead, in a full league construct with points available for every game.
And I don't think they should be played alongside T20 matches..

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@postayan @IrfanPathan @jatinsapru @harbhajan_singh Woah,take it easy. I just happened to be in the gym twice this last week where the tv only had Hindi. I enjoyed it. Cool gear, lively chat. I imagine they tell good stories too. Cricket needs enthusiasm, as India knows best. And they've got it. End of..

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Love Hindi presentation & coverage on Star (even though don't know the language!) Raw enthusiasm and energy with bright on screen talent & a cool look. No fear, just fresh and fun. Great job, passion is everything...👏👏#CWC2023
#India
@IrfanPathan
@jatinsapru
@harbhajan_singh

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@MajboorMaiwand Good call, apolgies. Playing well now!

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@colin_bed Immediately a dead ball, to be bowled again

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@srisport8 @ESPNcricinfo Posted long time ago.
The brief was to write about hot streaks over 8 test periods re JB's form at the time and how they compared. At no stage have I said he's up there with the greats only that a clear mind had helped him realise his talent back then. I don't write the headline!

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@srisport8 @ESPNcricinfo Cool your jets, have a closer read. The brief was to write about hot streaks over 8 test periods re JB's recent form and how they compare. At no stage have I said he's up there with the greats only that a clear mind has helped him realise his talent. I don't write the headlines!

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@AndyGJBurge Thanks for putting this up Andy, I feel quite emotional watching all these years on. There was and never will be anyone like him. It was a privilege to work with Richie and know him well. A life in cricket is indeed the greatest privilege...

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@MattOrme5 @cricketworldcup @gilly381 @msdhoni Such an interesting question. Impossible to leave Dhoni out in my view.. rarely been a finisher like him but there have been other top drawer openers. QDK has an obviously better record than Gilly btw..
Defo selections - Tendulkar, Richards, Akram, Warne, Garner

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@NikhilGarg92 @BdJcricket @timwig Woah! 50 overs is my favourite white ball format. But the behemoth T20 has marginalised it to the point of extinction. So MCC World Cricket body, comprising names like Sanga, Smith, Sourav, and inc me, suggest keeping ODI's for the World Cup, thereby making it even more special..

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@veallbagsetlist No

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What India, England and Australia can learn from MS Dhoni as a big Test summer begins
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@ESPNcricinfo Dhoni

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@imabossfan Sandy

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@_rj_rajnish @henrywinter Don't agree, he's elite alright but needs the sort of backing Pep and Klopp had from the start

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@henrywinter 2.that the whole club can buy into. Even Kane. The best chance of keeping him is Potch.
Chelsea fans are loving and laughing at the idea he could be theirs. Briefly Spurs were the real deal, because of Potch. If Levy had given the money wasted on managers and players to Potch..