# Following On - Is Gay Now Favourite To Open For England & Hollioake EXPLAINS Kent's Social Media Decision!

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Podcast: [Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/following-on-talksport-s-cricket-show-808643)
Published: 2026-05-06T14:45:53+00:00
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Is Durham batter Emilio Gay now the front-runner to open for England this summer after his century at Lord's? Will England's current management go back to Dom Sibley after his positive start to the campaign? Is there a future for Ollie Robinson in an England shirt again with the news that Rob Key has reached out to him during the season? Are English spinners in favour of counties producing spinning pitches without the jeopardy of potential points penalties? Why has Adam Hollioake decided to block the comments on Kent's social media platforms after a difficult start to the season? How is Zak Crawley after a lean run of form to start the season? Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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