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Can a coach also be an analyst?

In fact, analysis has been at the core of coaching since it was invented.

Wouldn't it be handy to know the exact natural spell of every bowler? As a captain, coach or even bowler, you will be able to use your best time, and rest when you know you are tiring. Every bowler - no matter how fit - has a natural spell length.

PitchVision are delighted to extend congratulations to two new World Record holders!

Damian Fuller and Faye Tunnicliffe are proud holders of the longest ever net session. Faye set the women's record at 35 hours, while Damien broke the previous record, taking the new total up to 55 hours non-stop batting!

My girlfriend is a huge fan of TV show Strictly Come Dancing. It might be about dancing, but it reminded me a lot of bowling fast.

How do you improve your batting?

Closing date: 11th January 2017

Excelsior'20 Cricket Club from Schiedam, The Netherlands is advertising the position of Cricket Coach - Player for the 2017 season.

The FP Elite Cricket Academy, Cape Town, take on the official Guinness Book of World Records Challenge to break the official world record for the longest ever net session – with every ball to be recorded and tallied on PitchVision ball tracking technology – and all for the benefit of charity.

Closing date: undisclosed

Sussex-based Lindfield Cricket Club are looking to recruit a new Director of Cricket to help shape the club’s cricketing ambitions over the next few seasons

Steeped in history, the Club has evolved greatly since its beginnings in 1747 and is now recognised as a growing force in Sussex cricket, with its Academy section particularly admired.

The Scene: The FP Elite Cricket Academy, Cape Town, South Africa

The Challenge: An official Guinness Book of World Records Challenge to break the official world record for the longest ever net session – with every ball to be recorded and tallied on PitchVision ball tracking technology – and all for the benefit of charity.

Sam Lavery and David Hinchliffe join forces to talk cricket, with a little pre-recorded help from Mark Garaway. The discussion is wide ranging. It starts with a chat about the reluctance to share drills, techniques and tactics with others. Then moves on the questions of job hunting and aligning yourself to an unusual bowler.

Listen for the full show.