In this episode of The Paddock and the Pavilion, host Stephen Wallis begins his Ashes Special Series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes? He speaks to Rick McCosker, the former Australian opening batter; Chloe Hill, the Northamptonshire wicketkeeper-batter; Lee Smith, Head Coach of Cambridgeshire Women; Tim Wigmore, sports journalist at The Telegraph; and Kobus Olivier, the inspiring CEO of the Ukrainian Cricket Federation.
Together, they share their thoughts ahead of the 2025 Men’s Ashes, discussing who they think will lift the urn, expectations for both sides, key players to watch, and what might unfold as England and Australia meet once again across Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney.
This is the first of five episodes in the Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes? series, featuring a wide range of guests from former players and journalists to authors, musicians, and more all offering their unique perspectives on cricket’s greatest rivalry.
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