The Clean Take

The Clean Take

por Wizard the Wicketkeeper and Fish Cricket
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SIX Wickets in ONE Over?! Wiz Gets Relegated & A Cricket Club Music Video..?
England vs Pakistan at Edgbaston kicks off Ep23 with 14 wickets falling on Day 1 and some big questions for Pakistan cricket. Then we dive headfirst into classic club and village cricket madness: battling through a swamp to scrape 100 all out, relegation without even bowling a ball, SIX wickets in one over, and perhaps the greatest collapse of them all - 311-0 declared… then 21 all out! Got a wild scorecard, ridiculous collapse or unbelievable cricket story? Send it in and we might feature it next week! 🏏 🎧 New episodes every Saturday at 8am — perfect listening for your away day. Follow @wizardthewicketkeeper & @jackffish and let us know your thoughts. 🏏 New episodes every week covering club cricket, village cricket, wicketkeeping, batting disasters, cricket chaos and everything happening in the cricket world. #Cricket #EnglandCricket #PakistanCricket #VillageCricket #ClubCri
12 sept 2026
41:06
326 Runs in 20 Overs?! 14-2 off two balls & Ashes 2027 Stadium Debate
Rain washed out the entire weekend, Lord's pitch is getting called a disgrace, and we found the most ridiculous scorecards you've ever seen, including 326 runs in 20 overs with ZERO wickets lost. Wizard & Fish are back breaking down English cricket's rain chaos, England vs Pakistan, and why the Home of Cricket's pitch isn't good enough. Got a wild scorecard? Send it in and we'll feature it next week! 🏏 🎧 New episodes every Saturday, 8am - perfect for your away-day. Follow @wizardthewicketkeeper & @jackffish Like, subscribe and comment with your thoughts. 🏏 New episodes every week covering club cricket, wicketkeeping, batting disasters, and everything happening in the cricket world. #Cricket #EnglandCricket #VillageCricket #ClubCricket #cricketpodcast
5 sept 2026
43:13
He Drove 10 Hours To Face 5 Balls! More Boozy Issues for England and Scorecard of The Week
Buckton CC were bowled out for 2 — and NO ONE hit the ball. 😳 This week, Wiz drives 10 hours to face just 5 balls at the Content Creators Cup at Arundel Castle, while Fish goes 14* at Oxton on a boundary so small it barely seems legal. Plus, we dive into the Brydon Carse handcuffs scandal, an incredible 30-ball over caught on camera, a controversial stumping, back-to-back wins, and our Scorecard of the Week: Buckton 2 all out, 8 men, 0 runs off the bat. We’ve also got Pen Caro vs Buckland tied on 130, Steve Bebington’s video raising the question of whether the keeper pulled the bails off, and plenty more cricket chaos. 🎧 New episodes every Saturday at 8am — perfect listening for your away-day. Follow @wizardthewicketkeeper & @jackffish Like, subscribe and let us know your thoughts in the comments. 🏏 New episodes every week covering club cricket, wicketkeeping, batting disasters, village cricket and everything happening in the cricket world. #Cricket #EnglandCricket #VillageCricket #ClubCricket #CricketPodcast
29 ago 2026
43:00
Caught Cheating by a Wedding Photo! The Worst Over Ever & England Batter Pakistan
A 30-ball over that went for 53 runs, a cheating scandal blown open by a wedding photo, and Fish’s pitch-side day at Lord’s for The Hundred final. 🏏 This week, Wizard & Fish dive into another chaotic week in cricket — from England vs Pakistan and Australia’s shock defeat to Bangladesh, to the madness of club cricket and one very unusual 50-over umpire. 🎙️ In this episode: • Fish goes pitch-side at Lord’s for The Hundred final • England vs Pakistan • Australia lose to Bangladesh?! • Club cricket’s one-man 50-over umpire • Scorecard of the Week • The unbelievable 53-run over — 30 balls, 53 runs! • The wedding-photo cheating scandal 📸 🎧 New episodes every Saturday at 8am — perfect for your away-day. Follow @wizardthewicketkeeper & @fish.cricket and join us every week for club cricket chaos, wicketkeeping disasters, batting nightmares, and everything happening in the cricket world. If you enjoyed the episode, follow the podcast and let us know your thoughts! #Cricket #EnglandCricket #VillageCricket #ClubCricket #CricketPodcast
22 ago 2026
44:19
All Out for 2?! The Worst Cricket Scorecards We've Ever Seen
The Trent Rockets head to Lord’s, Wizard gets Fish a proper Nike shirt, and we dive into the chaos of club cricket. Plus: our first-ever Hundred game, the MSG chant that needs banning, two of the worst scorecards we’ve ever seen, and a village cricket cheating scandal involving a ball in a bush. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Welcome 01:10 What we’ve been up to 02:03 🚀 Trent Rockets at Lord’s — Wizard’s big weekend 03:14 🎁 The Nike jersey reveal 04:12 🏟️ Our first-ever Hundred game — Manchester Super Giants 06:55 🗣️ The MSG chant has to go 13:22 🏏 Club cricket round-up — Fish’s catch 14:25 The 90-for-9 miracle chase & Fish’s umpiring 17:39 🧤 Wizard’s four catches behind the stumps 21:48 📉 Scorecard of the Week 22:45 All out for 2 — Richmond CC 28:37 🦆 All out for 3 — ten ducks and a number 11 32:20 🤫 The Whaley Bridge ball-swap scandal 37:30 Locked in the changing room 🎙️ Pro cricket analysis, honest stats and village cricket chaos — every week. Listen to new episodes weekly on Spotify and YouTube. Follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. Disclaimer: The allegations and opinions discussed in this episode regarding Whaley Bridge CC are strictly allegations and represent the views and commentary of the hosts/speakers. At the time of publication, these claims are unproven and should not be treated as established fact or a definitive finding of wrongdoing. This content is provided for informational and discussion purposes only and is not intended to defame, malign, or injure the reputation of any individual or organisation involved. We welcome responses, clarifications or official statements from any party mentioned.
15 ago 2026
39:21
Viagra stops play?! | The Worst Cricket Excuses Ever, The Hundred and The Worst Scorecard Ever.
Fish's wild week at The Hundred, interviewing England legends Stuart Broad & Ben Duckett, plus why Trent Rockets are absolutely unstoppable right now 🚀 Then we get into the best (and worst) cricket excuses ever sent in: Viagra, nursery graduations, and a lost brother-in-law. Plus: two scorecards you won't believe! Like, subscribe and comment with your thoughts. 🏏 New episodes every week covering club cricket, wicketkeeping, batting disasters, and everything happening in the cricket world. #Cricket #EnglandCricket #VillageCricket #ClubCricket #cricketpodcast
8 ago 2026
37:07
Clicky Ponting: Cricket's Most Ridiculous Cheating Scandal
The Clean Take Podcast is back with another packed episode covering The Hundred, club cricket controversy, and the latest England news. This week, we chat about Fish's first presenting gig with Trent Rockets, Birmingham Phoenix's dramatic finish, the shocking abuse directed at a 13-year-old club cricketer, the bizarre "Clicky Ponting" fake-catch incident, Steven Fleming's appointment as England's new Test coach, and Joe Root's return as Test captain. Timestamps: 00:00 – The Hundred at Edgbaston 04:36 – Fish's first presenting gig 10:31 – Club cricket stories 14:14 – Abuse aimed at a 13-year-old player 20:00 – The "Clicky Ponting" fake-catch scandal 32:52 – Steven Fleming becomes England Test coach 35:21 – Joe Root returns as captain 38:17 – Outro New episodes every week covering club cricket, The Hundred, England cricket, wicketkeeping, batting, and the biggest stories from around the game.
1 ago 2026
39:33
"Get That On Your Live Stream!" | Sledged at a Quarterfinal & Run Out By My Own Mate
🏏 We rushed back from a brutal quarterfinal to record this one at 11pm. Wiz got sledged relentlessly and Fish got run out by his own mate after facing ONE ball. Plus: Brendon McCullum sacked, Justin Langer for England, and Craig Overton's T20 Blast madness. New episodes every week covering club cricket, wicketkeeping, batting disasters, and everything happening in the cricket world. #Cricket #EnglandCricket #VillageCricket #ClubCricket #CricketPodcast
23 jul 2026
42:58
Bowled out for how many?! | Wiz gets some runs and chaos erupts in Club Cricket!
Fish lands a hosting gig at The Hundred, Wizard finally brings up his long-awaited 50, and second-team cricket descends into complete chaos, with video evidence to prove it. We also break down England's dominant T20 win over India, Fish's latest batting disaster, a controversial afternoon of club umpiring featuring dodgy LBWs, missed stumpings and a near-fight, plus react to the worst scorecard we've ever been sent: a team bowled out for just 10. Village cricket never disappoints.
13 jul 2026
36:47
Ben Stokes Retires, The Future of England Cricket and More Dodgy Umpiring
Ben Stokes has retired from international cricket... or has he? Wizard and Fish unpack the conspiracy theory surrounding his exit, dissect England's disastrous Test series against New Zealand, and ask why Baz McCullum and Rob Key are still in charge. They also look back at Stokes' incredible legacy, debate Harry Brook's approach at the crease, and celebrate the England Women's team reaching another final. Elsewhere, Wiz makes it three not-outs in a row (18* off 9 this week 🚀), calls out the growing umpiring crisis in club cricket, and shares another update from his latest weekend in the middle. New episodes every week covering club cricket, wicketkeeping, batting, and everything happening in the world of cricket.
5 jul 2026
34:13
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