Episode 88 Why don't they use a pink ball?

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Episode 88 Why don't they use a pink ball?

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Apr 2, 2018

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Simon Mann goes off his long run to point out the absurdity of losing crucial time in the 2nd Test because the NZ clocks went back... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Apr 2, 2018

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Sharp analysis and opinion from the cricket world with Simon Hughes, The Analyst and the BBC's Simon Mann, featuring comment, analysis, interviews with international players and celebrity guests. Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/the-analyst-inside-cricket/

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Episode 88 Why don't they use a pink ball?

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