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2025 County Championship Division Two Preview Show

·1 hr 29 min·5 clips

Aaron reveals Glamorgan haven't won an away Championship game since July 2022, despite a stacked batting order.

This episode previews the 2025 County Championship Division Two season, hosted by Aaron (The Cricket Connoisseur) and co-founder Joe Nuttall. They analyze each of the eight teams, discussing transfers, strengths, and predicted finishes. Derbyshire finished bottom in 2024 with only one win and have signed spinner Jack Morley, seamer Martin Andersson, and Australian batsman Caleb Jewell. Host Joe notes Derbyshire's bowling, led by Sam Conners (31 wickets last season), looks strong, but their batting was bowled out for under 200 nine times. Wayne Madsen scored over 1,000 runs last season, but the hosts argue contributions are needed throughout the order. Glamorgan finished sixth and have appointed Richard Dawson as head coach following Grant Bradburn's departure. Their batting is highlighted as a strength, with Colin Ingram scoring 1,351 runs and Sam Northeast scoring 1,004 runs last season. The hosts discuss Glamorgan's spin options, including Mason Crane and the ambidextrous Ben Kellaway, but note the team has not won an away Championship match since July 2022. Gloucestershire, the 2024 T20 Blast champions, have signed Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, funded by a mystery benefactor. Joe calls this one of the best signings in county cricket, highlighting Green's match-winning ability with bat and ball. The hosts point out Gloucestershire had the fewest bowling bonus points in the entire Championship last season and have won only one of their last 21 home first-class matches. Kent, relegated from Division One, have appointed former Surrey player Adam Hollioake as head coach. They have signed Pakistani seamer Kashif Ali and South African fast bowler Keith Dudgeon to bolster a thin bowling attack. The hosts express concern that returning overseas bowler Wes Agar has played little cricket recently, taking only four wickets in two Sheffield Shield games. A surprising insight is that Glamorgan's spin department, featuring a player who bowls both left and right-arm off-spin, is considered a hidden strength despite the county's reputation for seam-friendly conditions. The hosts find it notable that Gloucestershire's potential promotion challenge hinges on reversing a poor home record, despite their strong away form. The tone is conversational and enthusiastic, with both hosts sharing their personal opinions and knowledge of player statistics. This episode is ideal for dedicated county cricket fans wanting detailed pre-season analysis and transfer news. Listeners seeking high-level overviews or focus solely on Division One may find the team-by-team format too granular.

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A steady Division Two preview covering all eight sides, their strengths and weaknesses, transfers, and the early pressure points.

County cricket gets room to breathe here, and that suits a preview that moves cleanly through all eight County Championship Division Two sides. Aaron and Joe cover strengths, weaknesses, major transfers, and the early-season stakes without losing sight of the bigger picture.

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