The Cricket Show-Cricket Talk with host Leon Francis

Women in Afghanistan have been urged to burn their sporting kits and take precautions by hiding their sporting history.  The new Taliban government recently fired the current Afghanistan cricket CEO, and he was replaced by one of their choosing.  More recently, a Taliban Spokesman said that they intended to ban women’s sports.  Now cricket Australia has reportedly said that they would cancel upcoming test match scheduled against the Afghanistan men’s team, if the ban on women’s cricket is implemented. Is it time to expel Afghanistan from ICC and test cricket, like South Africa’s expulsion during apartheid? Our panelists will weigh in on this question.

International cricket is still reeling from tour cancellations to Pakistan by New Zealand and England.  Now we have a new threat of tour cancellation to Australia by England. What is behind these tour upheavals and threats?  Hear the views of our panelists.

 With the exponential growth and success of franchise cricket such as the IPL, CPL and the Hundred series, the cricket schedule is relentless and demands on professional cricketers, physically and emotionally are now taking its toll on their mental health. The pressure for change is building to protect cricketers from burn out.  What is the solution? These questions and more our panelists will address.

In the Toyota Minor league Play-off, the (Atlanta) Fire is finally out.  Empire State Titans and New Jersey Stallions will play in the Atlantic Conference final.  And Golden State Grizzlies take on the Silicon Valley Strikers in the Pacific Conference final.  Which team will win the prize?  Join us as we analyze the teams, the plays and the statistics.     SPECIAL GUEST - MICHAEL CHAMBERS, President of Cricket Hall of Fame, at 7pm.