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Episode 209
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On the pod this week, Adam and Tony discuss the departure of Andy Flower. Is a change of coach the right step for English cricket? And who takes over now?
In addition, there's one final trip Down Under to discuss the limited overs games there, plus an end-of-term report on Australia. Are they as good as they seem? And could they give South Africa a run for their money in the upcoming Test series?
Also this week:
It's Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday
Tony won't let anyone see his Tinder profile
Adam spent his childhood watching someone else play SSX Tricky
Tony regularly uses the podcast to impress women
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