{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6858ed4c8d560ebfbb0aac07/6961b132b2f95918427e486a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"28. Ashes 4-1: Starc's 31 Wickets, Bethell's Maiden Ton & Khawaja's Farewell","description":"<p>The Ashes are done and dusted! Australia have claimed a dominant 4-1 series victory over England.</p><p>In this episode, JB, Haydos and Blewy wrap up the entire 2025-26 Ashes series following Australia's 5-wicket win in the Sydney Test.</p><p><strong>WHAT WE COVER:</strong></p><p>🏏 <strong>Player Ratings</strong> - Who gets an A+? Starc, Head and Carey lead the way, plus huge praise for Scott Boland and Michael Neser's tireless efforts.</p><p>🌟 <strong>Jacob Bethell's Arrival</strong> - The 22-year-old's 154 in Sydney was his maiden Test AND first-class century. Is he the future of England cricket?</p><p>👋 <strong>Usman Khawaja's Farewell</strong> - An emotional final Test for the opener who averaged 48 across his career. The boys reflect on his remarkable journey.</p><p>🔥 <strong>Beau Webster's Emergence</strong> - Off-spin, batting, brilliant fielding. Is he Australia's most complete all-rounder?</p><p>❌ <strong>England's Top Order Disaster</strong> - Pope averaged 20, Crawley 27, Duckett 20. What went wrong and where do they go from here?</p><p>💗 <strong>Pink Test Success</strong> - Glenn McGrath Foundation raises a record $11.7 million. Incredible support from the cricket community.</p><p>🏏 <strong>Big Bash Update</strong> - Melbourne Stars' fall from grace and the state of the tournament.</p><p>Plus: Commentary box stories, Graham Swann's sickness, Hayden's fishing adventures on Stradbroke Island, and why JB is fed up with Sydney cab drivers!</p>","author_name":"Best Life"}