Best National Museum Of Australia Podcasts (2025)

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Interview with Graeme Dorling - part 1 24:13

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The National Railway Museum's interview with former Australian National Railways electrician Graeme Dorling. This is part 1 of the interview.By National Railway Museum

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Interview with Graeme Dorling - part 2 25:57

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The National Railway Museum's interview with former Australian National Railways electrician Graeme Dorling. This is part 2 of the interview.By National Railway Museum

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Which players have impressed for England after a winning start to the summer? 41:45

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Michael and Nasser take a look back at a winning start for England's men and women to their summer of international cricket on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They discuss which players performed well in both red and white ball victories against Zimbabwe and the West Indies and what that could mean for selection for the upcoming series agai…

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Heritage at Gunpoint: Why Australia Can't Afford to Lose This Museum 15:22

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We need to save the Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum, an irreplaceable piece of Australian industrial heritage facing closure after a robbery and ongoing security costs. The museum houses not just firearms but also manufacturing equipment, archives, and the stories of generations of workers who powered Australia through two world wars. Sign the pe…

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Kohli's Test retirement, England's white-ball squads & Zimbabwe return after 22 years 55:51

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Former Zimbabwe captain Alistair Campbell joins Nas and Ath on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to look ahead to his country's first Test match in England for 22 years. Plus, Nas and Ath discuss the news that Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket and chat about the England white-ball squad selections. Watch every episode of…

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IPL suspended, India's captaincy changes & the history of Test cricket with Tim Wigmore 50:41

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Michael and Nasser are joined by author and journalist Tim Wigmore on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They discuss how cricket is being affected by the ongoing tensions in India and Pakistan, and chat about Rohit Sharma's decision to retire from Test cricket. Plus, Tim tells us about his now book, "Test Cricket - A History" a…

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Mark Wood opens up on injuries, Ben Stokes and responds to criticism of England training 49:35

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England fast bowler Mark Wood joins Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain on this week's episode of the Sky Sport Cricket Podcast. He talks about his string of injuries and describes the frustration of having to deal with yet another setback. Plus, Mark defends the England side against accusations that they don't train hard enough, gives his view on …

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How does the England team get picked? National selector Luke Wright explains all... 49:46

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National selector Luke Wright joins Nas and Ath on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to talk all about how the England sides get chosen. Luke explains what his role involves, responds to criticism of some selections and picks out some of the players he's been impressed by in the opening weeks of the English cricket season. Watch every episode …

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Rob Key: England managing director talks Brook, selection dilemmas & an era defining summer 56:14

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Rob Key - managing director of England men's cricket - is the guest on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Nasser and Athers question him on a range of topics, including the decision to give Harry Brook the captaincy of the white ball sides. They also chat about selection dilemmas across all the England teams, which players could…

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Charlotte Edwards: England Women's new head coach talks fitness, captaincy and philosophy 37:22

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The new England Women head coach Charlotte Edwards joins Nasser and Athers on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Charlotte explains why now is the right time for her to take the role, and gives her thoughts on the criticism the team have received over their fitness following an Ashes drubbing in Australia. She also pays tribute …

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Sam Curran joins the pod! The allrounder talks IPL, Surrey captaincy and cricket rivalry in the Curran family 48:01

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Nasser and Athers are joined by Sam Curran who looks ahead to another IPL with Chennai Super Kings and discusses what it's like to play alongside MS Dhoni. He also talks about captaining Surrey, playing for England, and the cricketing success of his whole family. Make sure you don't miss an episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast by giving this s…

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ICC Champions Trophy: What next for England and semi finals preview 34:09

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Nas and Ath are in Dubai and are joined by 'friend of the pod', Dinesh Karthik (DK), to look back on England's exit from the tournament and look ahead to India versus Australia, and South Africa against New Zealand in the semi finals of the Champions Trophy. You can follow both matches across Sky Sports.…

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ICC Champions Trophy: England out after dramatic defeat to Afghanistan! 17:49

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Nas and Ath give their immediately reaction to Ian Ward, after England’s eight-run defeat to Afghanistan knocks them out of the ICC Champions Trophy. Jos Buttler also joins them to reflect on the loss and his future as Captain. Nas and Ath will be back with a full podcast very soon, so make sure you give this show a follow, so you don’t miss an epi…

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ICC Champions Trophy: England’s thrilling defeat to Australia and India’s win in Pakistan discussed 37:39

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Nas and Ath are in different parts of Pakistan, but get together – virtually – to look back on England’s defeat to Australia in the Champions Trophy. They also review hosts Pakistan’s loss to India, as well some of the other matches so far. But have they changed their pre-tournament predictions?By Sky Sports

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Jos Buttler exclusive! England's white ball captain talks performances, McCullum and Champions Trophy 39:26

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Nasser and Athers are joined by England's white ball captain Jos Buttler who sheds some light on the team's recent performances, the impact of new head coach Brendon McCullum, and the upcoming Champions Trophy.By Sky Sports

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Buying A Hundred Franchise: Nikesh Arora from the consortium that's invested in London Spirit, on his love of cricket and the sport's future 44:18

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This week, Nasser and Athers are joined by Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks. During a big week of investment into The Hundred teams, he discusses leading the tech consortium that won the bidding war for London Spirit, and the value and impact of live sport. He also talks of his love of the game, and the future of English cricket.…

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Mel Jones reveals her role in helping the Afghanistan Women's team play once again and talks Women's Ashes 40:11

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Nasser and Athers are joined this week by former Australia Women batter turned broadcaster, Mel Jones to discuss the latest state of play in the Women's Ashes. Mel also discusses her role in helping get some of Afghanistan's female cricketers to safety after the Taliban took control of the country in 2021, how she's helped them settle in Australia …

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The role of a cricket agent explained… Simon Auteri reveals how the game is changing for its star players 37:52

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Nasser and Athers are joined by a cricket agent this week to find out more about how the sport is changing for its star players. Simon Auteri, who works for TGI Sports, explains what his job entails and how he represents his players. They discuss how players are trying to take advantage of appearing in franchise tournaments around the world and how…

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The Q&A episode! Athers and Nasser answer your questions! 1:01:08

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Michael and Nasser have opened the mailbag for this episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to answer questions sent in by YOU, our listeners! They're asked about a range of topics from the Ashes and the future of Test cricket, to whether they've ever fallen out and who would be their dream podcast guest.…

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Graeme Smith: South Africa's former captain talks SA20, World Test Championship and the future for SA cricket 45:58

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Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain are joined by South Africa's former captain Graeme Smith to discuss all things South African cricket. With the SA20 tournament about to begin, Graeme discusses his role in the formation of the competition, gives his thoughts on the state of Test cricket, and talks about the current South Africa Test side which ha…

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Ravi Ashwin: "I gave it my all" | India legend joins the pod after announcing international retirement 1:01:47

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India great Ravi Ashwin speaks exclusively to Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, just a few days after retiring from international cricket.By Sky Sports

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England hammered in Hamilton, but win NZ series 2-1 | Reflections on an "up and down" tour 38:11

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Nas & Ath react to England’s heavy Hamilton defeat, consider what’s next for Zak Crawley and discuss the emergence of Jacob Bethell. All in the context of an excellent away series win.By Sky Sports

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Legendary commentator Ian Smith joins the pod to talk NZ vs England, cricket evolution and 'the barest of margins' 47:18

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Nas and Ath are joined by legendary New Zealand commentator Ian Smith on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Ian gives us his thoughts after England won the first Test at the Hagley Oval to lead the series 1-0, and talks about how the game has changed in the years he's been working on it. Plus Ian talks us through his memorable c…

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England in NZ, India hammer Australia & Sophie Ecclestone exclusive interview 44:11

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Nasser and Michael are back on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to preview the 1st Test between New Zealand and England at the Hagley Oval. They also discuss India's sensational victory against Australia in the first match of their Test series in Perth, and Nasser chats with England Women spinner Sophie Ecclestone as they get their multi-form…

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Former bowler Simon Doull talks all things New Zealand cricket, historic Test series win in India & the upcoming battle against England 46:46

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Nasser and Athers rope in cricketer turned commentator Simon Doull to talk all things New Zealand cricket. They discuss the Black Caps' historic Test series win in India, the upcoming retirement of Tim Southee, and look ahead to the England series, which starts next week.By Sky Sports

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England's spin conundrum, central contracts and a tour of New Zealand 35:31

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Nas and Ath are back in the UK to review England's tour of Pakistan and whether spin really is the current team's 'kryptonite'. They also chat about the players who've received central contracts from the ECB, and those who've missed out. Plus they look ahead to England's next Test series - away in New Zealand.…

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NZ are world champions, India all out for 46 and pitch preparations in Rawalpindi 30:12

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Ahead of England's third and decisive Test in Pakistan, Nasser and Athers look ahead to the action in Rawalpindi, discuss the home side's pitch preparations and the selections for both teams. Plus, they chat about New Zealand's Women's T20 World Cup triumph, India being bowled out for 46 against New Zealand's men and look ahead to England's upcomin…

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The 'business end' of the Women's T20 World Cup, Root's greatness and England ready to go again in Multan 34:37

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Athers and Nasser are in Multan ahead of England's second Test against Pakistan after their remarkable victory in the first match. They discuss Joe Root's continuing form with the bat, Harry Brook's extraordinary innings and where Pakistan need to improve. Plus they chat about the Women's T20 World Cup where England are facing effectively a knockou…

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The end of the English cricketing summer, but the start of men's tour of Pakistan & the women's T20 World Cup! 37:45

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Nas and Athers round up the summer of cricket, and talk to Urooj Mumtaz ahead of England Men’s Test tour to Pakistan and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.By Sky Sports

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Dom Sibley talks Surrey's County Championship hat-trick, changes in technique and his England career 46:20

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Nas and Athers chat with Dom ‘The Vicar’ Sibley after Surrey successfully retain another County Championship title. They discuss his personal performance and the changes he has made in his technique and mindset.By Sky Sports

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Ricky Ponting joins the pod! | Plus, first England Test defeat of the summer and farewell Mo 45:27

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Nas and Ath are with you the morning after the day before, as England suffer their only Test defeat of the summer to Sri Lanka. Plus, we pay tribute to the retiring Moeen Ali, and with Australia back in the UK, Ricky Ponting talks about facing England in the ODIs and looks ahead to India at home.By Sky Sports

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Nas enters 'The Football Museum!' 0:55

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Josh Hayward is here to open up 'The Football Museum' to everyone on the Sky Sports Cricket podcast feed, because we have a very special visitor! This podcast invites guests from the world of sport and entertainment to curate their very own virtual footballing exhibit. To hear which former Arsenal striker Nasser Hussain has a man crush on, search f…

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Dr Melanie Pitkin, Professor Ronika Power, Dr Daniel Soliman, Craig Middleton 1:26:56

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Join Egyptologist Dr Melanie Pitkin, bioarchaeologist Professor Ronika Power, and Egyptologist and exhibition curator Dr Daniel Soliman in conversation with National Museum of Australia senior curator Craig Middleton on ethics: coming to terms with the past and collecting for the future.

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McCullum appointed England white-ball coach | Is Root England's greatest ever? | Dean Headley talks Josh Hull and pathways for future talent 52:37

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On this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain discuss the news that Brendon McCullum has been appointed as England's next white-ball head coach, combining the role with his leadership of the Test side. Plus, after his recent performances they discuss whether Joe Root is England's greatest ever Test batter. And they s…

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What lies beneath Australia's roads? 35:40

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One of the most curious chapters in Australia's cinematic history began in 1948 when petroleum group Shell Company of Australia formed its own film production unit.'Shell Film Unit Australia' produced hundreds of promotional and educational films about mining, roads, infrastructure, sports and motoring and other similar topics. While films like The…

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Root guides England home against Sri Lanka, plus selection surprises 41:41

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Nasser and Athers react after England win the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford. They also digest the selection of Josh Hull and look ahead to the end of the summer, with England’s white ball squad announcement.By Sky Sports

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Interview with Bill Tsoumbris - part 2 18:57

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The National Railway Museum's interview with former South Australian Railways and Commonwealth Railways employee Bill Tsoumbris. This is part 2 of the interview. CULTURAL WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned that this podcast episode may contain the names of deceased persons. EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING: listeners are wa…

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Interview with Bill Tsoumbris - part 1 22:01

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The National Railway Museum's interview with former South Australian Railways and Commonwealth Railways employee Bill Tsoumbris. This is part 1 of the interview.By National Railway Museum

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Thorpe tributes, Pope fills in for Stokes & The Hundred reaches its finale 33:47

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Athers and Nasser pay tribute to their friend and teammate Graham Thorpe on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They also look ahead to England men's Test series against Sri Lanka, and how Ollie Pope will take on captaincy duties in the absence of the injured Ben Stokes. Plus, they chat about The Hundred eliminators and finals as…

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The story of Universal Everything – Matt Pyke 29:15

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For two decades, Universal Everything's Creative Director, Matt Pyke, has been working with teams of curious and creative beings worldwide to create large-scale, life-affirming digital artworks with the world's most iconic artists, institutions and brands – all while staying "small", artistically-driven and saying "no" to things they simply don't w…

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Test series whitewash | Sophia Dunkley exclusive interview | Matthew Mott steps down 1:01:46

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This week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast comes after England's Test side claimed a whitewash victory in their series against the West Indies. Athers and Nasser reflect on that and the eye-catching performances of some of the English bowlers. We also have an exclusive interview with England and Welsh Fire star batter, Sophia Dunkley. She talks to us a…

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Athers quizzes ECB chief on international cricket, money distribution and The Hundred 16:52

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Michael Atherton has an in-depth chat with the ECB’s CEO Richard Gould to discuss bilateral international cricket, ICC's money distribution and his stance on The Hundred.By Sky Sports

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Pundits debate the condition of Test cricket | 'Every country needs an even chance to be successful' 18:09

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Ian Ward is joined by Nasser Hussain, Ian Bishop and Michael Atherton to debate the condition of Test cricket and what needs to be done to help it grow around the world.By Sky Sports

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Anderson ends on a high, brilliant debuts and looking after Test match cricket 34:05

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Nasser and Athers are back on the Sky Sports Cricket podcast following England's dominant win over the West Indies in the opening Test of the summer at Lord's. They chat about James Anderson's final match, a couple of eye-catching English debuts and discuss what can be done to look after Test match cricket around the world.…

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West Indies Tests, Jimmy Anderson's farewell and dinner dates - with Ian Bishop 40:40

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Nas and Ath are joined by West Indies great Ian Bishop to look ahead to the first Test of the summer at Lord's. They pay tribute to Jimmy Anderson on the eve of his last England Test and discuss the likely England and Windies teams, but don't expect Bish to join them for dinner! You can watch the Lord's Test live and in full on Sky Sports.…

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T20 World Cup - India stun South Africa in dramatic final 26:59

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Nasser and Athers reflect on India's memorable T20 World Cup Final win against South Africa. They also discuss England's Test squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies, with a couple of new names to look out for.By Sky Sports

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The Wang Jingwei Regime: A Puppet Regime in Nanjing 28:19

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In 1938, after the Battle of Wuhan, Wang Jingwei left Chongqing and the Republic of China team in Chongqing for Hanoi. He negotiated with Japanese officials and eventually set up a puppet regime know as the Wang Jingwei Regime and also as the Reorganized National Government of the Republic of China. It was almost totally under Japanese domination, …

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T20 World Cup - Semi-finalists confirmed, so who reaches the final? 36:35

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Nasser and Athers are up at the crack of dawn to make a flight to Guyana, after the World Cup semi-finalists are confirmed. They discuss the culmination of the Super 8s, look ahead to the match ups in the last four and reveal who they think will make the final on Saturday.By Sky Sports

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T20 World Cup - England are into the Super 8s....just! 35:00

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Nas and Ath are in St Lucia after England scrape through to the Super 8s. They discuss England’s upcoming games and reveal their Team of the Tournament so far. Hello to our listener in the British Virgin Islands too!By Sky Sports

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T20 World Cup - Is it doom and gloom for England? And what happened to Pakistan? 32:29

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Ath is in Barbados, whilst Nas has landed in The Big Apple, as the T20 World Cup nears the end of the group stages. They share their thoughts on England’s defeat to Australia and discuss where this leaves their World Cup chances. Plus, they look back on India’s win over Pakistan. You can follow the T20 World Cup across Sky Sports.…