Story Time 267 – When Mr Cricket passed The Don

Episode 267 features Geoff Lemon and Daniel Millcross exploring various cricket topics, primarily centered around former cricketer Arthur Wellard. Known as a character of the game, Wellard holds the impressive record of scoring 3,000 runs in sixes during his career. The hosts dissect his era, humorously discussing his batting style and his 'dusty old bastard' persona while sharing laughter over cricket’s intricate history.

The episode also touches on cricketing phenomena, like the unusual batting mishap involving AB de Villiers caught off a double-bouncer, leading to colorful stories involving the likes of Ian Botham and Brian Bennett. The conversation flows towards the Hearn family in cricket, showcasing the lineage of players across generations yet often overlooked in records. With playful banter and trivia, the hosts reflect on cricket's development while exchanging personal anecdotes and insights about some of the game's quirks, like bowler’s frustrations and records that shape cricketing history. The discussions end on a note explaining how cricket traditions continue to thrive, appealing to both nostalgic and contemporary audiences.