India's cancellation, and the stories of England's Black cricketers

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... is over for now, with the 5th Test at Old Trafford cancelled before it began. We talk about that whole *gestures wildly* thing in the video up top, or the audio here.

The week of watching You Guys Are History

Season 10, Ep 20: Guardian writer Emma John joins the show this week to talk about her recent article drawing together interviews with many of the England team's Black cricketers. This came out alongside the outstanding documentary on Sky presented by Mark Butcher, titled You Guys Are History.

Before that, India's second Test win on their tour of England wrapped up at The Oval, and our mate Sachin Tendulkar knocked off Adam's iconic photo of the last wicket falling. Finally, some recognition from the King of the Tweets. Also, Virat Kohli's relationship with the Barmy Army, a preview of the Old Trafford Test (ed: LOL), the touring fortunes of New Zealand's men and women, and the late-season county rounds.

Your Nerd Pledge number this week:
2.61 - Doc Gowler

The episode audio is here. 

Photo: Phil DeFreitas, as shot by Tom Shaw.

Story Time 61 – Shane Warne's "sparkling green eyes and glittery grin"

We didn't have a Story Time last weekend. But we did get this weekend's episode out before sending this post, so why not include it?

Fresh off the ST press: what could be better than Shane Warne describing Shane Warne? You're in for a treat. Also, Daniel Norcross is back for another appearance, and goes rogue with his solutions once again. We remember one of South Africa's least enjoyable days, look at the biggest near-misses you can hope to find, locate the very best at a certain position, and try to figure out how a different player had a career at all. All new numbers this week, back to regular operations as of next weekend.

Your new Nerd Pledge numbers:

1.92 - Max Hanlon & Max Gillespie
4.31 - George Pearson
1.00 - Shaun Tunza Ton
1.55 - Ian Wolstenhome
14.00 - Jon Lansdell
5.20 - Grant Cartledge
7.56 - Graham Hartley

Audio is here.

Enjoy the weekend.