Highlights from the radio show on August 8th

08/08/24 • 24 min

In this episode, we remember Graham Thorpe, whose death was announced this week - gone far too early at 55. There's also news of the squad announced by England for the Test series against Sri Lanka and a look at goings-on in the county circuit, especially the exploits of a certain Rocky Flintoff. Plus a look at Round 13 of the Essex Premier League.

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RICHARD CLARKE discusses the departure of Essex CEO John Stephenson

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