Mark Garaway drags us into his personal batting hell as he relates to a Reader's Question on the show. The solution is is creative as always, so download the show and get listening!

We also discuss the success of Irish cricket in recent years, the Kanga league, and the myth of weight training to get bulky (hint: you won't).

PitchVision News Links

• JMS Cricket Centre work with PitchVision and Polytan to test artificial surfaces.
• Under 15s compare batting skills worldwide.

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This is show number 229.