Cricket Scorers Untallied

#40 My Cricket Camera?

January 05, 2024 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

In which Sue welcomes you to 2024 and Mark chats with Andy Nott about using cameras while scoring for the MCC. There's an abundance of technical terms and who knew that camera poles, battery packs, wireless point to point links and multiple tripods would become standard equipment for scorers? There's a shout out to some stunning locations but also some remote (resourceless) places. What do you do on encountering a flimsy sightscreen or when your memory goes? I can't quite remember the answe...

#39 Where did 2023 go?

October 26, 2023 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue catch up after the 2023 season and chat mainly about food and beverages with a little bit of cricket scoring between bites. Cropping up in conversation you will find: regular stewards; grounds that can be circumnavigated; the price of tea; gypsy tart watch; the Village Knock Out Final; the Milk Tray man (other chocolates are available); handing round scoring devices; paper versus scoring app; chasing the sun; hello to Rory from Durban (SA); scoring in the CWC...

#38 T20 Vision or Cricket?

September 07, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

In which Sue, Brian and Jules talk to Paul Toplis, Paul Stubbs and Carol Hughes about scoring visually impaired (VI) cricket at the 2023 International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) World Games in Birmingham. Cropping up in our conversation were a vicars/priests team, runners, Hit Wicket dismissals, underarm bowling, more runners, being quiet, balls with ball bearings in, an all run 5, batters at the wrong ends, helpful shirt numbers, paper backups and did I mention runners? In a radical c...

Ashes to Ashes

August 05, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MB

In which Jules, Sue and Brian apologise for the gap between episode 36 and 37 and talk to Mike Turner, Izzy Howe and Andy Lynch about scoring the men's and women's Ashes series in Summer 2023. During the discussion they get side-tracked by scorebox camaraderie, extra strong mints, moving scoreboxes, red light bulbs, DRS, 'The Book', top and bottom scoring, scorebox catering and of course cake (well chocolate gateaux). Much pondering is done over when a batter is deemed out, time-wise ... Tw...

#37 Ashes to Ashes

August 05, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MB

In which Jules, Sue and Brian apologise for the gap between episode 36 and 37 and talk to Mike Turner, Izzy Howe and Andy Lynch about scoring the men's and women's Ashes series in Summer 2023. During the discussion they get side-tracked by scorebox camaraderie, extra strong mints, moving scoreboxes, red light bulbs, DRS, 'The Book', top and bottom scoring, scorebox catering and of course cake (well chocolate gateaux). Much pondering is done over when a batter is deemed out, time-wise ... Tw...

#36 Fanfare for the Common Athlete

August 21, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

A Commonwealth Games special in which Jules, Sue, Heather and Clair discuss booking ice baths, Box style paper scoresheets, new pens, teamwork, Smudger alerts, long names, chaotic modes of dismissal, spotters, new trainers required, paper backups for paper scoring, unexpected items in the baggage area, scorers' medals and who are all these people in the scorebox? Apologies to Mark and Brian for the all female cast with the exception of an interview with broadcast scorers, Anil Meher and Mi...

#35 The batters went in two by two

May 19, 2022 20:00 - 44 minutes - 29.8 MB

In which Jules, Mark and Sue discuss scorer training, Ask the Scorer, less cake, pairs scoring, disappearing dismissals, the filming of MCC Secretary matches, attendance at County Championship matches and potpourri. Sue goes through the main scoring features of the updates to Play Cricket Scorer Professional including a new feature to enter scorecard information without scoring ball-by-ball and the ability to cope with 7 Super Overs in a Tied match! Question Asked: How do you record penalt...

#34 Whites, Cameras, Action!

March 06, 2022 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

In which Mark, Brian and Sue enlist the help of Luke Hearn (Shepherds Bush CC) and James Shadwell (Potterne CC) to talk around the controversial subject of using cameras while scoring, to live stream your cricket. In amongst the usual chatter they attempt to answer last episode's question of 'Who should be operating the camera?' as well as discussing live stream sponsorship, cameras on poles, paper or no paper and the perils of boundary microphones. To get the definitive answer on how to ...

#33 Tallies of the Unexpected

January 27, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

In which Sue, Brian, Jules and Mark discuss large numbers of runs per delivery, who is on strike, the Ashes, Run Out fielders, First Class cricket's 250th anniversary, where the Laws of Cricket were written, how to pronounce 'Broadhalfpenny', scorer recognition, singers with the same name as New Zealand batsmen and 47, 282 overs remaining. They attempt to answer last week's question of what to record when there's 1 required to win and a Hit Wicket dismissal occurs off a Wide and they pose ...

#32 Is this the way to Almeria?

December 02, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 21.6 MB

In which Jules, Brian and Sue discuss, MCC cricket tours, counting in Spanish, German and Italian, the rain in Spain, off spin in a Power Play, German women's cricket, scorer training in the UK, standing on your stumps on a Wide delivery, asking batters how they were out, scorers v statisticians and did Ocean Drive (sorry Grove) win or tie? End of episode stats question: Who is the only female professional cricketer to have scored a century in Test, ODI and international T20 cricket? Twitt...

#31 The 16.4

September 04, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

In which Brian, Jules, Mark and Sue do their best to create a podcast without producer Luke and discuss The Hundred, scoreboard layouts, The Hundred, Women's cricket, The Hundred, scoreboard operation, The Hundred, top and bottom sheets, The Hundred and and just in case you missed it, the 16.4. Instead of an interview this week, the team discuss what 'The Hundred' is and share their experiences of working in this brand new format of cricket. Twitter: @cricketscorers1 Email: cricketscorersu...

#30 'Appy Days

June 03, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

In which Brian, Jules, Mark and Sue discuss Oxbridge, Ladies 100, County Cricket trials 'normal' cricket, the Oval, great take up for scorer training, the importance of taking paper back ups, Jules gets her 1st Class County Cap, different paces of cricket, when numbers don't always help, Sovereign Cup, smudge watch, handle ball, Old Merchant Taylors/Sailers, Brian's favourite umpire, Play Cricket Scorer App Vs. Pro, and Happy Birthday CSU! Questions Asked: Should wides in PCS Pro be counted...

#29 I Score From A Land Down Under

April 27, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

In which Brian, Mark and Sue discuss records broken, timed breaks in play, over rates, Second XI, replacement designated non-batters, professional combined counties, from golf to cricket, concussion replacements, stumped on a technicality, The Hundred, Twenty20, live streaming of games, Countdown cricket, scoring against the match type, gentlemanly actions, Question Answered: Do you get the first run if the second run is not complete due to injury? Questions Asked: How do you set up PCS P...

#28 Can I Offer You Any Assistance?

April 07, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

In which Brian, Jules, Mark and Sue discuss getting back to cricket, more COVID regs, some exciting catches, assists, unfair run outs, DLS, restarting the season, scoring for the first time, COVID best practice reminders, Question Answered: What should scorers be doing to prepare for the new season? Question Asked: Do you get the first run if the second run is not complete due to injury? Twitter: @cricketscorers1 Email: [email protected]

#27 Panel Show

March 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss post COVID roadmap action, training, PCS Pro V4 newsflash, PCS Pro and cameras, product placement in cricket, smoking during games, Tea, 6 Sixes, scorebox tours, Jules' panel and pathway perspective and preseason training. Question Answered: What's the strangest condition or situation that you've scored in? Question Asked: What should scorers be doing to prepare for the new season? In this week's interview Sue talks to Debbie Beesley, Mel Smith and H...

#26 Scorers Of The Caribbean

February 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

In which Brian, Jules, Mark and Sue discuss abnormal bail movements, scorer communication, walkie talkies, various notable achievements from around the cricket world, Brian recalls some games from his youth, catching catchers' shirt numbers, Third Umpires, sirens, bowling positions, umpire & scorer associations, the logistics of training scorers across the West Indies, Cricket Scorers Untallied on tour, Boxhill scoring, weatherproofing, a job advert in Somerset, DLS software, The 100, A requ...

#25 Stats Log, Stardate 2021

January 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

In which Brian, Jules, Mark and Sue discuss Zoom meetings, Chris Tindall, commission from Amazon sales, paper scoring rain covers, logging the number of games you've scored, the record for the most amount of dots balls at the start of a test match, other remarkable records, an Afghanistan Vs Ireland pop quiz, average rainfall in Abu Dhabi, a musical request, a bit of debate about last week's question. Question Answered: A Batter runs a single and appears to pull a muscle in their leg and is...

#24 While Shepherd Joins Our Flock Tonight

January 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

In which Brian, Jules, Mark and Sue discuss our new host joining the team; Mark Shepherd, how/whether the next season and Southern Hemisphere's current season will continue with COVID regulations, the logistics of playing Red Ball and Limited Over in the same league, keeping the Red Ball game interesting, registration of Overseas Players, the positives of having an overseas player on your team, NZ & Aus first appointments, family Umpire/Scorers pairings, Jules's recent score sheets, having...

2020 Christmas Special: Christmas Scorers Untallied

December 14, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

In which Luke hosts a quiz with Brian, Jules and Sue as the team captains, they discuss Christmas presents for scorers and answer and ask some more questions. This week's guest quiz panel are the Ghosts Of Podcasts Past: Adrian Bull, Kevin Gerrard, Lidia Kucharska, Phil Makepeace, Rory Mullér, Mel Smith and Paul Toplis. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all, here's to 2021! Twitter: @cricketscorers1 Email: [email protected]

#23 The Wonderful Scorers Of Oz

November 23, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss meetings, archives, learning to bowl, a clarification from last episode, The Big Bash rules, substitutions, The X-Factor, powerplays, IPL length, why is 111 unlucky, superstitions, player firsts, Otago NZ and not meeting in India In this week's interview Jules talks to Adam Morehouse about how scoring is run in Australia. Twitter: @cricketscorers1 Email: [email protected]

#22 Mullér's Corner

November 01, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss how quiet it is in UK cricket at the moment, the oldest living Test cricketer, the Sheffield Shield, enjoying the game while you score, the Cricket Australia App, The European Cricket League, when does the ball actually die, golden balls, anti-bowler prejudice, strike rates in end of season stats, statistics logistics and a question about superstition. In this week's interview Jules talks to Rory Mullér about how scoring is run in South Africa. Twitter...

#21 The Name's Untallied, Cricket Scorers Untallied

October 18, 2020 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss meetings, admin, what scoring actually is, season averages, Statistics Logistics, weird IPL wickets, scorers asking questions, not asking the batter, changing dismissals after the fact, unusual listener locations, National and Island teams, listener stats, USA Cricket, how to score a bowl out, and a question about strike rates. In this week's interview Brian talks to Helen Hyde and Quentin Jones about scoring for OxBridge. Twitter: @cricketscorers1 Ema...

#20 Winter Is Coming

October 04, 2020 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss the end of the cricket season, another minor pupdate, indoor cricket or lack thereof, preparing over the winter, preparing for summer in the Southern Hemisphere, favourite and least favourite grounds, funny stories from the season and your champagne moments, Lord's, cake, alternative uses for scoreboxes, Mankad run outs, DLS and a question about bowl outs Regular features: Possibly Brian's final location reveal of the season A Cake Catchup In this we...

#19 A Series Of Unlikely Events

September 21, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss scoreboard scoring, stalking fielders, Lord's, the Village Knockout Finals, The Bob Willis final, manual scoreboards, nostalgia, the last day of the season, The IPL, Umpires Vs Technology, penalty runs, an unbelievable game, when you should or shouldn’t stop the clock, smudge updates and pupdates and a new question Regular features: The Ultimate Location Exclusive from Brian Law book corner: Law 42 In this week's interview Sue talks to Richard Isaacs ...

#18 My Scoreboard Is Bigger Than Yours

September 08, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss the league season drawing to a close, a match cancellation due to COVID in Gloucestershire, Bob Willis Trophy, some T20s, music in empty grounds, communication, aboriginal cricket, smudges, Mike Smith and how to deal with dead minutes in the scorebook. Regular features: No Location Exclusive from Brian! In this week's interview Sue talks to Ian Smith about scoreboards at Trent Bridge. Twitter: @cricketscorers1 Email: [email protected]

#17 You can't just make up new rules!

August 31, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss scoring in the cold, quiet empty stadiums, return to T20, penalty run changes, mascots, more covid measures, private grounds: The Royal Household and Follies Farm Chiddingfold, local rules, The Queen, another top tip for Umpires, smudges. Regular features: Brian's Location Exclusive A Cake Catch-Up In this week's interview Sue talks to David Kendix about regulations, stats, DLS and anti-corruption Twitter: @cricketscorers1 Email: cricketscorersuntal...

You can't just make up rules!

August 31, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss scoring in the cold, quiet empty stadiums, return to T20, penalty run changes, mascots, more covid measures, private grounds: The Royal Household and Follies Farm Chiddingfold, local rules, The Queen, another top tip for Umpires, smudges. Regular features: Brian's Location Exclusive A Cake Catch-Up In this week's interview Sue talks to David Kendix about regulations, stats, DLS and anti-corruption Twitter: @cricketscorers1 Email: cricketscorersuntal...

#16 Rhinos Stop Play?

August 25, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss a menagerie of reasons to stop playing cricket, British private grounds, International private grounds, at what point an innings starts, when breaks in play can be moved, when play can be extended, special guest Mark Long asks what to do when the whole scoring team cannot account for what’s just happened on the pitch, and there is a top tip for Umpires. Regular features: Law Book Corner: #25.2 Brian's Location Exclusive In this week's interview Brian...

Rhinos Stop Play?

August 25, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss a menagerie of reasons to stop playing cricket, British private grounds, International private grounds, at what point an innings starts, when breaks in play can be moved, when play can be extended, special guest Mark Long asks what to do when the whole scoring team cannot account for what’s just happened on the pitch, and there is a top tip for Umpires. Regular features: Law Book Corner: #25.2 Brian's Location Exclusive In this week's interview Brian...

Batsman's Name, Please?

August 17, 2020 17:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss sheltering from the rain, last week's test match, Andy Zaltzman, the Caribbean Premier League, player identification, ambidextrous players, scorer assessments, multiple player profiles, which details should be recorded when and variable intervals. Regular features include: your weekly cake update and some exclusive location reveals from Brian In this week's interview Sue talks to Ian Smith about his work for Cricket Archive

#15 Batsman's Name, Please?

August 17, 2020 17:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss sheltering from the rain, last week's test match, Andy Zaltzman, the Caribbean Premier League, player identification, ambidextrous players, scorer assessments, multiple player profiles, which details should be recorded when and variable intervals. Regular features include: your weekly cake update and some exclusive location reveals from Brian In this week's interview Sue talks to Ian Smith about his work for Cricket Archive

I'll have a dot please, Bob

August 10, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss the heat, decoy Scorer's huts, Bob Willis at Worcester, leaving the Umpires waiting, boundaries vs all-runs, Wisden's fact checking methods, running off a dead ball, recording minutes on a linear sheet and Brian finally reveals all the gritty details of his first game of the season. Sue talks to Adrian Bull and Mel Smith about scoring for The Bob Willis Trophy games with the new regulations.

#14 I'll have a dot please, Bob

August 10, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss the heat, decoy Scorer's huts, Bob Willis at Worcester, leaving the Umpires waiting, boundaries vs all-runs, Wisden's fact checking methods, running off a dead ball, recording minutes on a linear sheet and Brian finally reveals all the gritty details of his first game of the season. Sue talks to Adrian Bull and Mel Smith about scoring for The Bob Willis Trophy games with the new regulations.

Scoring For Disability Cricket

August 03, 2020 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss return to County Cricket, the Bob Willis Trophy and the Surrey Challenge Cup, cricket 'incidents' occurring, Third Umpires, signalling, new balls, COVID related venue reshuffles and restrictions and Brian exclusively reveals where his first game of the season will be. Sue talks to Nathan Bradley and Thelma Eden about scoring for Disability Cricket.

#13 Scoring For Disability Cricket

August 03, 2020 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss return to County Cricket, the Bob Willis Trophy and the Surrey Challenge Cup, cricket 'incidents' occurring, Third Umpires, signalling, new balls, COVID related venue reshuffles and restrictions and Brian exclusively reveals where his first game of the season will be. Sue talks to Nathan Bradley and Thelma Eden about scoring for Disability Cricket.

#12 How Many Wicket Keepers Does It Take To Play A Test Match?

July 27, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss 3 Wicket Keepers, 3 Captains and 4 Substitutes, keeping your distance from the Scorer, respecting the Scorer, timing after a referral and exclusively reveal what DRS stands for. Jules also catches up with Michele O'Grady and Jo Potter.

How Many Wicket Keepers Does It Take To Play A Test Match?

July 27, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss 3 Wicket Keepers, 3 Captains and 4 Substitutes, keeping your distance from the Scorer, respecting the Scorer, timing after a referral and exclusively reveal what DRS stands for. Jules also catches up with Michele O'Grady and Jo Potter.

How Many Wicket Keeper Does It Take To Play A Test Match?

July 27, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss 3 Wicket Keepers, 3 Captains and 4 Substitutes, keeping your distance from the Scorer, respecting the Scorer, timing after a referral and exclusively reveal what DRS stands for. Jules also catches up with Michele O'Grady and Jo Potter.

A Spit And Polish

July 20, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss giant nets, Sibley's saliva situation, scoring free hits, what time a referral is scored and discuss what Week 1 was like of scoring recreational cricket with Malcolm Doody, René Grosvenor, Liz Halson, Andy Nott, Paul Summerside and Mike Turner.

A Bit Of Spit And Polish

July 20, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss giant nets, Sibley's saliva situation, scoring free hits, what time a referral is scored and discuss what Week 1 was like of scoring recreational cricket with Malcolm Doody, René Grosvenor, Liz Halson, Andy Nott, Paul Summerside and Mike Turner.

#11 A Bit Of Spit And Polish

July 20, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss giant nets, Sibley's saliva situation, scoring free hits, what time a referral is scored and discuss what Week 1 was like of scoring recreational cricket with Malcolm Doody, René Grosvenor, Liz Halson, Andy Nott, Paul Summerside and Mike Turner.

#10 Does Fruit Cake Count As One Of Your 5-A-Day?

July 14, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss cake, England Vs Windies, cake, COVID precautions while scoring village cricket, cake, scoring for the 2019 World Cup final, cake, recap how you can help food banks in conjunction with the ECB and Trussell Trust and cake. https://tinyurl.com/ECBTrussell

Does Fruit Cake Count As One Of Your 5-A-Day?

July 14, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss cake, England Vs Windies, cake, COVID precautions while scoring village cricket, cake, scoring for the 2019 World Cup final, cake, recap how you can help food banks in conjunction with the ECB and Trussell Trust and cake. https://tinyurl.com/ECBTrussell

#9 The Triumphant Return Of Village Cricket?

July 06, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss the return of village cricket, where to find some the best teas around, cake (and scones and sandwiches and pies), how you can help food banks in conjunction with the ECB and Trussell Trust and an interview Cricketeen's Ann-Marie Presswell. https://tinyurl.com/ECBTrussell

The Triumphant Return Of Village Cricket?

July 06, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss the return of village cricket, where to find some the best teas around, cake (and scones and sandwiches and pies), how you can help food banks in conjunction with the ECB and Trussell Trust and an interview Cricketeen's Ann-Marie Presswell. https://tinyurl.com/ECBTrussell

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