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Ep 464 - Mark Sands - The Right League at The Right Time - Part 1
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Oct 28, 202640:57
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In part one of a two-part series, Mark Sands, author of Stars on Sunday,
joins me to look back at the history of the John Player League between 1969 and 1986.
This episode covers the period up to the mid-1970s, revisiting memorable Sunday afternoons when the world’s best cricketers played across the country, with millions watching on BBC television.
There are also contributions from Lawrence Hourahane from Glamorgan CCC and formerly the BBC and former England and Middlesex CCC player Roland Butcher.
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"Ep 464 - Mark Sands - The Right League at The Right Time - Part 1" is an episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion - The Horse Racing and Cricket Podcast. Runtime 40 min. Published October 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
