In Episode 33 of the Talking Sport Report, Eggo and Scotty break down all the heat heading into the Second Test of the Ashes series. With Australia 1–0 up, the boys debate whether Bazball has pushed Test cricket forward or completely off a cliff and why the simple art of leaving the ball seems to have vanished.They dive into Australia’s shaky batting lineup, potential selection changes, and the long-term future of players like Khawaja, Smith and Head. Captaincy is back in the spotlight too, with a classic Cummins vs Smith debate resurfacing as the Ashes pressure builds.Pitch conditions, team strategy, England’s missed opportunities and the importance of the pink ball all get the full T.S.R treatment. Around the Grounds returns with the latest sports headlines, plus a chaotic multi battle and a fresh batch of listener comments in Comment Club.📨 JOIN THE COMMENT CLUBWant to be part of the show? Every week we read out your DMs, Emails and 5-Star Podcast Reviews — and one listener scores the ultimate title:🎖️ THE SHOW G.O.A.T OF THE WEEKSend in your questions, takes or multis:📧 [email protected]📱 @TalkingSportReport on Instagram, TikTok & YouTubeSend a message… it could be YOU getting crowned next week.🎧 CHAPTERS00:00 — Introduction to the Talking Sport Report03:30 — Previewing the Ashes Series06:31 — The Evolution of Batting Techniques09:33 — Australia's Batting Lineup Dilemma12:30 — The Future of Australian Cricket15:31 — Usman Khawaja's Legacy & Retirement Chat18:15 — Josh Tongue vs Mark Wood: A Strategic Breakdown23:36 — Australia’s Pink Ball Dominance25:37 — Headlines & Humour in Cricket Commentary26:59 — England’s Strategy & Missed Chances29:36 — Captaincy Showdown: Cummins vs Smith32:33 — Predictions for the Second Test34:29 — Around the Grounds: Sporting News42:04 — Arsenal’s Title Push43:03 — Multi Battle: The Stakes Rise45:31 — Basketball Betting Strategies47:53 — Comment Club50:29 — Shoutouts & Listener Contributions54:29 — Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead56:30 — YouTube Version.mp4⭐ KEY TAKEAWAYSAustralia lead 1–0 but batting questions loom.Bazball’s impact on traditional Test cricket sparks debate.Leaving the ball is becoming a lost skill.Selection pressure mounting on Australia’s top order.Khawaja’s legacy + timing of his retirement.Cummins vs Smith captaincy debate reignites.Pitch and conditions could define the Second Test.Betting chat, big predictions and bold calls throughout.Listener engagement at an all-time high.🔎 KEYWORDSAshes 2025, Ashes series analysis, Australia vs England, cricket podcast, cricket debate, Test cricket preview, Bazball tactics, Australian cricket news, cricket predictions, cricket strategy breakdown, Pat Cummins captaincy, Steve Smith captaincy, Usman Khawaja retirement, Australian batting lineup, pink ball test, fast bowling analysis, England cricket tactics, sports podcast Australia, cricket highlights discussion, Talking Sport Report, AFL NRL cricket crossover fans

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