Test Match Special's Vic Marks, formerly of England and Somerset, joins James Coyne for a chat about the life of master cricket writer Neville Cardus, about whom he has written for our April issue. Vic also looks as how cricket media has changed in his own time as a journalist - and previews his home county's chances in 2026.

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Derbyshire returned to Repton School in 2025, 37 years after last staging a men’s professional game there.

Repton’s Ian Pollock joins us to discuss how the school transformed itself into a List A cricket venue, gives his advice for other grounds seeking to host county games, and answers the question of whether a Championship game could be on the cards in the future…

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Are Essex the Millwall of county cricket? Former England allrounder Derek Pringle speaks to James Coyne about the history of his old county – a subject he’s written about in our March issue – as well as his outground memories and strange pre-season tours.

Plus, editor Huw Turbervill joins James for a chat about the counties' Hundred cash debate, and what else you’ll be able to find in this month’s magazine – out now!

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