<description>&lt;p&gt;The Somerset spinner who received a shock England call-up speaks to Charlie.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Somerset spinner who received a shock England call-up speaks to Charlie.

The Somerset spinner who received a shock England call-up speaks to Charlie.

Shoaib Bashir

<description>&lt;p&gt;County cricket stalwart Jack Brooks has not had his contract renewed by Somerset CCC. Charlie Taylor speaks to him about his career. 18-year-old Millfield student Scarlett Hale is making moves in the world of umpiring and Stephen Chalke talks about his latest book, celebrating the works of his friend the West Country cricket writer David Foot.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

County cricket an Somerset stalwart Jack Brooks talks to Charlie about his career.

County cricket stalwart Jack Brooks has not had his contract renewed by Somerset CCC. Charlie Taylor speaks to him about his career. 18-year-old Millfield student Scarlett Hale is making moves in the world of umpiring and Stephen Chalke talks about his latest book, celebrating the works of his friend the West Country cricket writer David Foot.

Jack Brooks and Scarlett Hale

<description>&lt;p&gt;Somerset legend Sir Ian Botham looks back on his debut for Somerset 50 years ago this month. Another Somerset legend, Anya Shrubsole, reflects on her career and suggests ways to improve the way the game is impacted by rain. Sophie Luff remains optimistic after a difficult season for her Western Storm side and there's great news from Somerset Disabled CC.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Somerset legend Sir Ian Botham reflects on his debut for Somerset 50 years ago.

Somerset legend Sir Ian Botham looks back on his debut for Somerset 50 years ago this month. Another Somerset legend, Anya Shrubsole, reflects on her career and suggests ways to improve the way the game is impacted by rain. Sophie Luff remains optimistic after a difficult season for her Western Storm side and there's great news from Somerset Disabled CC.

Fifty years of Beefy

<description>&lt;p&gt;Somerset's new signing Neil Wagner talks about his comeback from injury and the incredible Test matches he played in for New Zealand over the winter. We also hear the reaction of Western Storm player and England captain Heather Knight to the news England's women cricketers will be paid the same as men in international matches. Plus there's a catch-up with Niamh Holland from Low Ham after her spell in The Hundred and we find out how one of Somerset's players got on representing England at the World Blind Games in Birmingham. Max Waller looks ahead to the remaining events of his testimonial too.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Somerset's new signing Neil Wagner talks about his comeback from injury.

Somerset's new signing Neil Wagner talks about his comeback from injury and the incredible Test matches he played in for New Zealand over the winter. We also hear the reaction of Western Storm player and England captain Heather Knight to the news England's women cricketers will be paid the same as men in international matches. Plus there's a catch-up with Niamh Holland from Low Ham after her spell in The Hundred and we find out how one of Somerset's players got on representing England at the World Blind Games in Birmingham. Max Waller looks ahead to the remaining events of his testimonial too.

Neil Wagner and Heather Knight

<description>&lt;p&gt;Somerset and England spinner Jack Leach talks to Charlie about his recovery from a serious back injury that kept him out of The Ashes. Also on the podcast we hear from Western Storm's Chloe Skelton who's been called up to Welsh Fire in The Hundred and there's a look at how Metro Bank One Day Cup fever is sweeping the county.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Somerset's Jack Leach talks about the injury that kept him out of The Ashes.

Somerset and England spinner Jack Leach talks to Charlie about his recovery from a serious back injury that kept him out of The Ashes. Also on the podcast we hear from Western Storm's Chloe Skelton who's been called up to Welsh Fire in The Hundred and there's a look at how Metro Bank One Day Cup fever is sweeping the county.

Leach on the mend

Explore the Somerset Cricket scene with big guests, heart-warming stories and the quirky side of the game.Presenter: Charlie Taylor.Recorded at BBC Radio Somerset.

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