Episode
The end of Bazball
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- Jul 15, 2026
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- 6238
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Summary
Season 20, Episode 21: It's finally over. Brendon McCullum has gone, Ben Stokes has gone (at least for now), and Rob Key is incongruously the last man standing, tasked with looking for a sensible adult to lead the England Test dressing room after having spent four years looking for anything but. Bazball had its moments, but did it have much of substance? And what can usefully come next, without reflexively going in the complete opposite direction? Also this week, there are questions over Ash Gardner's judgement after tabloid stories about mixing her personal and professional life, and the ICC restructures both men's World Cups to maximise the chance of more India-Pakistan airtime. Geoff and Adam look over a huge week. Could you support the show? You can send us a Nerd Pledge or become a member at patreon.com/thefinalword, and could win a case of Stomping Ground beer for your trouble. Browse their range at stompingground.beer Get tickets to TFW v Wisden @ Wormsley and support The Lord's Taverners uk.emma-live.com/TFWvsWisden Win two places to play in the game courtesy of Zeus Sleeps. Nominate the worst snorer at your cricket club. Stop snoring with 10% off a Zeus device: use code TFW2026 at zeussleeps.com Will Hamilton, Barby CC player, followed a bad ac…