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THE CHALLENGE OF MODERN BATTING
06 November 2026

THE CHALLENGE OF MODERN BATTING

The Analyst Inside Cricket

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Former England opener Nick Compton joins the podcast to discuss South Africa's brilliant series win over Australia, spearheaded by Temba Bavuma, and the crisis affecting Australian batting. He and Simon Hughes explore the compromises modern batters have to overcome, the decline of traditional technique caused by the exposure to shorter formats, and the secrets of success.

Also in this episode an assessment of Emilio Gay's performance so far as an England opener, what he can expect when England tour South Africa next month and why Jimmy Anderson wants to carry on. Plus questions from members of the Worlds Best Cricket Club. Join us for more evenings and live events in aid of the Professional Cricketers Trust HERE
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