Season 14, Episode 25: The Manchester Test is looming this week, with selection questions ahoy - none more substantial than whether David Warner will open the batting for Australia. There are several configurations that could come into effect if he doesn't. Meanwhile, England go early on their XI again and we get that one right. The Women's Ashes trophy is no longer in the balance but the series is. Also this week, India in the Caribbean, Pakistan at the new home of Test cricket in Galle, T20 Finals Day, some news from the big ICC meeting, Big Bash developments, and a strange round of the County Championship.

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4.65 - Tobi Wilson

7.43 - Shannon Blackmore

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