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Episode 172

Yes, it's the World Cricket Show.

On the pod this week, Adam and Tony (as portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis) join forces to discuss South Africa's hard-fought win in Cape Town. Did Pakistan let the hosts off the hook? Or are the South Africans just too goddamn resilient to be beaten? And could they now be poised to join the ranks of the greats?

In addition, there's a look at the topsy-turvy start to the ODIs in New Zealand, and analysis of the conclusion to the Women's World Cup, where Australia ran out winners for the sixth time.

Also this week:

Adam wants a hug...in a mug

Tony contemplates going on the Michael Vaughan Bike Ride

Mr Cameron slopes off to play cricket in Mumbai

Who Adam would punch if he thought it was about to be the end of the world

If you offer Tony steak, don't expect him to be grateful

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