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Apr 2024
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The Wicket | S1 E30 | with Jon Pike and ...

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The Wicket is a podcast by Arab News that covers the latest cricket news and results from across the Middle East, Asia and the world. On Episode 30 of The Wicket, our panel - host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain - discuss the ongoing Indian Premier League action and the upcoming Asian Cricket Council Premier Cup, which features Saudi Arabia, who will be hoping to use the tournament to progress to next year's Asian Cup proper.

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