Online radio commentary for the Ashes

By Will 2 years ago, at the start of November Leave a comment on this post

Adrian emailed with a good suggestion that we draw up a list of online radio stations who will be covering the Ashes. In his words…

How about a thread detailing where we can listen to cricket on-line. I believe
that ABC in Australia broadcast on the internet occasionally.

Naturally, we’ll be following the ball by ball on cricinfo, but it’s always
interesting to listen to other equivalents to TMS, I spent a couple of months
in India and All India radio’s commentary was addictive.

Over to you lot.

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Comments to “Online radio commentary for the Ashes” brix wrote:
November 3rd, 2006 at 1.04 pm

As I calm down from the hysteria of being the first to leave a comment I have to say that the ABC has had some great commentary teams. I heard on the grapevine that Botham might be lending a helping hand this summer. It can depend on which city the Test is being played in as to who will be commentating.

Sean wrote:
November 3rd, 2006 at 10.57 pm

As Alan R commented elsewhere, it is not always possible to pick up TMS outside of the UK due to rights issues and I wonder if it works the other way around.

If that is correct the only way round it would be for some clever bastard in Australia to set up a VPN and allow us Poms to tunnel in.

Personally I will be bonding with my father this Christmas as he happens to have got $ky this year.

David wrote:
November 4th, 2006 at 4.03 am

I’m with Sean. Currently, outside the UK we are f**ked and I am considering Direct TV internet service for 99US although I much prefer an internet radio link, it seems so much more appropriate.

Rick Eyre wrote:
November 4th, 2006 at 5.25 am

Your list is going to be pretty short. ABC Local Radio for Australian listeners, Test Match Special for UK listeners, and everyone else will have to pay for online audio.

Wraye wrote:
November 4th, 2006 at 6.21 am

I have researched like mad and Rick’s comment is sad but true. Pay or go without. Can anyone help?

Wayne wrote:
November 4th, 2006 at 1.44 pm

More to the point, how are us Pommies going to be able to stay awake all night?!! *weeps*

Nutley wrote:
November 4th, 2006 at 4.06 pm

Blogs like this and Cricinfo mean that online is going to have a great advantage over written media this winter.

Cricket World will have live free audio throughout the Ashes:

http://www.cricketworld.com/radio/

I’m sure it will also be worth a listen to the links below during each city’s Test, only to see if any Barmy Army fans are causing mayhem on breakfast show’s and live phone-ins.

http://www.mikesradioworld.com/oceania.html

Sean wrote:
November 4th, 2006 at 5.24 pm

Obviously Red Bull hasn’t reached Deutschland just yet - get an espresso machine, Wraye

Wayne wrote:
November 4th, 2006 at 5.48 pm

I’ve got one - but people at work might wonder why I’m a violent shade of red and permanently shaking!

Farmer wrote:
November 4th, 2006 at 7.49 pm

I’m going to be in the Caribbean for the first two tests (fly out on the 23rd so should sleep well on the ‘plane!). I have one week on a boat (first test) followed by one week at a resort in Antigua (second test). The barman at the resort is a local club fast bowler who wants us to st*ff the Convicts (he thinks somebody has to). I understand (from him) that the resort stay will be covered by a local cable TV station but does anyone have any idea how I might get updates on the first test when on the boat (am and fm radio available)? Or am I st*ffed?!

If it reaches the fifth test and we will retain the ashes .. I’ll be there, Quantas won’t keep me away!

Farmer.

Wraye wrote:
November 5th, 2006 at 6.03 pm

Laugh! Sean, think you got us mixed up. We do have Red Bull here in Hunland visiting the games in their nifty little vans. First time I ever tasted the stuff was at a League game in Duesseldorf. Gonna get me in a crate of it for the Ashes!

Farmer, sorry if I have to smile over your dilemma. Suffering on a boat in the Caribbean? Oh dear. Think you may be st*ffed. As we quake in the North European frost & snow at midnight with TMS, we’ll be thinking of you

Farmer wrote:
November 6th, 2006 at 7.02 pm

The way I see it Wraye life is all about making choices, you have chosen to be in Northern Europe for the first and second tests and I have chosen to be in a cricket loving country with cricket weather. Or to put it another way I’ve chosen Red Stripe and sunbathing, you’ve chosen Red Bull and frozen n*ts, I’m sure you’ll be happy!

Farmer
(aka David Caple)

Wraye wrote:
November 7th, 2006 at 8.58 am

You got me there, Dave, though the decision was made more by my bank manager than me

Jeez, sometimes life is a beach, sometimes a bitch.

Joel wrote:
November 13th, 2006 at 10.15 pm

The utterly desperate (like me) may want to consider investing in one of these:

http://uk.slingmedia.com/page/home

GIDEON JOSEPH wrote:
November 14th, 2006 at 10.42 am

Hi - my brother lives in Toronto and is cricket mad…he wondered how he could watch/listen to the ashes? Who owns the ex:UK online rights? Or, is there a cable channel which might show the live coverage? Any help appreciated.

Silly Point wrote:
November 20th, 2006 at 9.19 am

As stated on this thread earlier what we need is someone in the UK who sets up a server and we VPN onto it and “listen” via them. Who has a computer literate relation back in the UK?

kevin boyack wrote:
November 20th, 2006 at 2.30 pm

Apparently you can listen on the ABC australian broadcasting company radio. Hope so anyway.

Reverse Swing wrote:
November 22nd, 2006 at 3.00 am

Skype. I get my brother in UK to:
1. Set his recording control to “stereo mix”
2. Start listening to the BBC on Realplayer,
I then call him up on Skype and it comes through with almost no delay!

Micky P wrote:
November 22nd, 2006 at 4.51 pm

You can try setting your browser/media player to operate through an anonymous proxy server (Google ‘public proxy servers’). Ths has worked for me intermittently in the past although I think the BBC have got wise to it. It used to be that they couldn’t tell you were outside the UK so the broadcast would come though, but now I suspect they have a list of approved servers/providers and unless the proxy server is on that list (unlikely) it’s rejected. However, ABC might not have got wise to this yet so could be worth a try. Must say, I’ve seen nothing obvious on ABC’s pages saying there will be any live commentary from them.

Peter Hart wrote:
November 22nd, 2006 at 11.13 pm

All this info is speculative. I think there will be a commentary on this Australian Bookies’ site.

stanjames.teamtalk.com/StanJames/Ashes

Plus, ABC do broadcast ball-by-ball on line but only to certain countries.

http://www.abc.net.au/cricket/

Sorry if this is all turns out to be wrong.

PJH

Rufus wrote:
November 22nd, 2006 at 11.51 pm

you can hear it here..

http://www2b.abc.net.au/utilitycentral/oziponly.asp?dir=grandstand/streaming&doc=/cricket.asx

Rufus wrote:
November 22nd, 2006 at 11.54 pm

had to get that in quick cos it was starting.
By the way, the ABC commentary team is absolute gold. Nobody can go past Kerry O’Keefe for straight out Aussie blokeyness.
He’s a national treasure.

This is the first time I have ever left anything on one of these things so if you find this info useful, can you let me know. I’d be stoked.

Chris wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 12.13 am

I can’t get abc.net.au commentary here in Canada. They give a list of countries that do not allow commentary and Canada and the US are on the list.

Anyone have any other thoughts? I’m desparate to catch the Ashes action.

Thomas wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 12.17 am

You think youre stuffed? Im in Argentina. Help!

Jonathan wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 12.19 am

any ideas where I can get live visual streaming of the 1st test - no issues paying for it?!

Thomas wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 12.21 am

Commentary available NOW on
http://www.cricketworld.com/radio/
but its pants!

Jonathan wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 12.24 am

thats what I’m listening to, its garbage!! I miss TMS! Surely there must be a pay per view web streaming of the skysports coverage?!

Dunc wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 12.31 am

agree totally about a the cricketworld.com commentary, it’s terrible, wish i could get TMS. listening to the stan james commentary, not the best, but better than the cricketworld…..http://stanjames.teamtalk.com/StanJames/Ashes_Popup…..aint started too great for us. when will harmie get his act together and perform outside of england

KB wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 12.32 am

Go here it’ll cost you 30 USD per Test but it is the Sky Sports coverage and better than the free commentary mentioned above.

http://www.livesportson.tv

Ian wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 12.33 am

Nice of ABC to stream their commentary to the likes of Afghanistan, Mongolia, the Yemen, etc - unfortunately, it seems to be one of those that cricketworld.com are relaying their commentary from!

Hamish wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 12.41 am

I agree, listening in the US, Stan James is much better than cricketworld.com. The latter was like listening to the World Cup on the Sun’s delayed, “off TV” comentary.

Bermuda wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 12.48 am

Are the cricketworld boys commentating via not very powerful binoculars?

Bill wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 12.54 am

Guys,

first time here. Found commentary on this url in NZ. Has adverts but otherwise seems reasonable.

http://www.radiosport.co.nz/

thanks,
Bill

griff wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 1.00 am

Even worse for me - I live in Japan, one of the countries where the ABC stream is permitted yet it is refusing to play

Steff wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 1.07 am

Guys I’m from Holland. I’ve got ecb tv but that doesn’t do any live coverage of the ashes so that s*cks. I’m now listening to the link Bill gave, thnx for that Bill, much better than the binocular boys (like Bermuda said lol).
Last year i saw some live cricket via some streaming site (i’ll look up which one that was) but a few months after that it changed for the worse and i didn’t return there anymore, and u gotta pay there now i believe.

i’ll keep looking and i hope someone finds something really good greets Stef

theo wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 1.13 am

cheers bill, nice call! adverts indeed, but good commentary - a little bit of zip about it!

Rubik wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 1.26 am

http://www.cricbuzz.com carry live, unofficial commentary. It is a couple of Indian guys sitting in front of a TV so no atmosphere, no passion but it is live and it is free!

Sid Hayward wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 1.32 am

I can confirm that here in the USA the 1st Test at the Gabba can be heard by going over to: http://www.radiosport.co.nz/ as Bill said earlier. They do break in more often than I’d like (with commercials & items on local New Zealand sports teams), but as I’ve been let down by the BBC & ABC too, I can certainly overlook this. Plus it’s free as well !!!!

roli wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 1.33 am

griff/steff, try acessing abc via this penguin site. i live in ireland and couldn’t access it directly…

http://www.penguinradio.com/search/keyword.php?search=cricket

tim wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 1.34 am

a thought from the south of brasil…anyone else out there thinking that these two indian guys are going to become very familiar over the next few weeks?

David wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 1.41 am

I’m using http://www.willow.tv for a feed from Channel 9 in Aussie. It’s $99US for the series but I think it’s only available in the US and Canada.

It’s worth it so far!

Rubik wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 1.41 am

http://www.radiosport.co.nz/ carry large chunks of commentary between news of domestic NZ cricket. I am listening to Aggers right now at 81-1

jock wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 1.41 am

Bill - fabulous tip chap, cheers. Had a stressful few hours here in the Philippines trying to find coverage. Now… back to work..mmmm….

Bermuda wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 1.42 am

Yep, we must try to catch their names, although I think there’s been at least 12 of them in and out of the front room the last hour or so. Tried the Kiwi site, thanks Bill, but I don’t need a Kayak (with all accessories) for NZ$495.00 Hey, at least we got a wicket……….

Callum in Germany wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 1.46 am

don’t listen to the 2 Indian guys!!! The 2 other options are far far better and the NZ link is the best; it has abc commentary, and Agnew is currently commentating!!! they do have adverts tho, so switch to stan james when there’s a break. Cheers again to Bill for sending the link. Great news about the wicket! Get in Freddie!

kevin boyack wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 1.53 am

tried penguin radio, BBC are wise to it. Guess it’s the Indian guys for now. Same prob as guy in Japan - I’m in France where abc should work - but doesn’t. I’m sure we’ll work something out soon.

kevin boyack wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 1.54 am

NZ commentary is fine for ten minutes per hour…

will wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.01 am

roli - great stuff - I`m listening in Japan via penguinradio. thanks. I`m Irish but I`m hoping England beat the Ozzies!

TaiTai wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.01 am

I’m in China. So far I can only get the Cricketworld commentary, not great but better than nothing. I even got satellite tv installed only to discover that none of the sports channels are carrying the ashes - espn, eurosport, star sports…..argghhhhh! Anyone else here in Beijing?? I’d love to listen to TMS, does anyone know a good proxy server that will give me a UK IP address?

kevin boyack wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.03 am

I was wrong thank god - penguin is working fine - cheers roli.

Bermuda wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.03 am

Kiwi station is better, but ads and Wellington darts results drive you nuts. Comments from my Indian mates like ‘Giles removes his sunglasses, or shades as we call them today,’ make it all worthwhile. Shame about the bloody score……..

Big Al wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.11 am

i’m in china too (qingdao), the stan james one works but is rubbish… the penguin radio 4 link seems to work for TMS at the moment if you go for the first one (but it may just be lunch)
have a feeling the bbc folks will track this one down soon

… the search for a feed could become an ongoing story this winter….

Sid Hayward wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.14 am

Yeah have to admit, Penguin Radio is the definitely the way to go (thanks roli). The New Zealand station is very good, but far too many commercials, most of them for the upcoming JJ Cale/Eric Clapton release “The Road To Escondido”. Probably a great album, but it caused them to miss Flintoff getting Hayden out ??!!

Buffita wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.15 am

If you’re outside the UK, what link off the Penguin Radio site do you use to listen to the cricket?

TaiTai wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.17 am

Big Al, I was just jumping for joy when I got TMS on R4 longwave via penguin radio, and now you’ve got me worried it’ll switch off after lunch! Arghhh!

Bermuda wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.19 am

Just got the ABC link on Penguin to work in Bermuda. It’s the news at the moment but I think it’s the cricket commentary later. BBC R5 doesn’t work here.

kevin boyack wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.23 am

live commentary on penguin before lunch so should be ok after unless as you say the BBC catch on - tms have already wondered how somebody was listening in NZ.

TaiTai wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.23 am

Buffita - I’m listening using:

http://www.penguinradio.com/search/play.php?id=102608

Just praying I can still listen after lunch.

kevin boyack wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.25 am

go to penguin radio and scroll down to radio 4 LW live

Bermuda wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.26 am

Cracked it. Radio 4 long wave via penguin link above, played through real player.

Buffita wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.31 am

Maybe it’s an American thing because neither of the Radio 4 LW links are working for me at the moment

Jennifer wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.37 am

thanks for the info!

I’m in the US and can listen using the penguin link above. Thanks much for that–had about given up!

Buffita wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.40 am

I got it to work off the ABC Cricket Radio site, Windows Media Player. None of the BBC sites seem to work for me here in the US-maybe it’s a Mac thing. I really want TMS rather than this Australian coverage.

Jennifer wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.44 am

I’m sorry that it won’t work for you–it took us a few tries. It didn’t work from the main penguin site, only from TaiTai’s link (who knows why).

I was going to try a UK proxy, but I know nothing about finding or using one.

griff wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.48 am

Roli, thanks - I’m listening to TMS via R4 LW on Penguin, still can’t access ABC on Penguin or otherwise, who cares? Misery guts Boycott’s better!

Fiona wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.53 am

Also just got ABC ling on Penguin to work in the US. Thanks for the tip. Actually heading to India for work tomorrow so surely I shouldn’t have too much trouble over there getting the score.

TaiTai wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.55 am

Well, first over after lunch and R4 LW is still live through penguin here. I’m assuming that if I were to close it and reconnect I’d be blocked out - therefore I will be leaving my computer on and connected to the radio until Jan 7th.

Hamish wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.56 am

Thanks for the link TaiTai, TMS via Penguin!

Bill wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.56 am

This Penguin thing seems to work best here in Singapore. I’ve managed to get both the BBC LW and the ABC coverage. Tried the BBC first but I nearly puked when the comentators kept going on about their autobiographies and how wonderfull they were.
I did have to download an updated version of Real onto my machine, so this could possibly help those who are having difficulty with Penguin.
thanks,
Bill

Sid Hayward wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 3.07 am

This link below still works for ABC coverage (or it does for me anyway). But Tai Tai’s is also continuing to work just as well too. This should make a good few fellow ex-pats in Connecticut very happy !!!!!

http://www.penguinradio.com/search/play.php?id=110630

kevin wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 3.10 am

if anyone’s closed and reconnected penguin without a problem let us know. Don’t fancy leaving my computer on until jan 7!

DocMartin wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 3.12 am

Here in Hong Kong, got ABC radio via penguin (many thanks for this link!)
No joy with Beeb 4 - just some woman saying sorry no can do. Yet, Radio 5 link works.

Google ads on penguin inc one for free satellite tv over Internet; tho haven’t tried this lest get dodgy stuff too.

HK Now Broadband tv package likewise has sports channels without cricket (as mentioned for China), but can get cricket channel for close to another Â£100 per year.
Happily, pub near my place has the cricket on tv, so will see some soon, hoping we’re not just a one bowler team!

kevin wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 3.15 am

I know we’re getting greedy but has anyone found a free satellite tv link?

Jennifer wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 3.16 am

We closed and reconnected and then opened on our other PC (better speakers) and it was fine. Still, don’t want to risk losing this connection unless I have to

Happy expats indeed!

kevin wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 3.24 am

thanks jennifer

griff wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 3.39 am

The Radio Australia official site just redirected me to Cricket Australia tv site (CATV) - must be a new service, according to the blurb i can get a live video stream to the Ashes Tests & ODIs plus highlights for 24 odd dollars as long as i’m located in permitted territory (Japan is not on the banned list so I’m sorely tempted!)
Anyone tried this service?

TaiTai wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 3.59 am

What’s the link for that Griff?

Jim wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 4.13 am

Griff, am in Japan, paid $4.95 for 1 day and it doesn’t work. So don’t bother

griff wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 4.17 am

http://www.cricketaustralia.tv/page/loginOrBuy

Jim, I emailed Cricket Australia asking them to CONFIRM 100% I’l be able to view live from here in Tokyo with Broadband
If they reply I’ll try and subscribe, i previously watched Test cricket on Willow tv so the technology shouldn’t fail…

Justin wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 4.21 am

Woohoo! Wicket!

Thanks for TMS link TaiTai. Am also in Beijing. There’s quite a network of cricket lovers out here that has developed from watching the last Ashes series at the Den.

I think that Franks’ Place (now near Lido) will have coverage too and there are quite a few of us planning on going there on the weekend.

I found Stan James link pretty good but lacking in atmosphere. TMS much better with the crowd noise.

cameron wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 4.24 am

griff, jim, I’m in the same position. We just spent $25 to get the full ashes coverage through cricketaustralia.tv and it doesn’t work. We used to use willow but now it’s unavailable. Sent out a couple of emails and am waiting nervously for a reply. If anyone has any joy please post and let the rest of us know.

Steff wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 4.34 am

i’m listening to abc radio can i listen bbc aswell? which one must i choose 5 live, 4 lw, sports extra?

TaiTai wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 4.39 am

Griff, I can’t see where it says there is live streaming video on cricket Australia. I’ve found another service which looks tempting: http://www.freewebs.com/kool2007

reidman wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 4.49 am

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/6175166.stm

griff wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 4.50 am

“Sign-up today and get
Live Channel 9 footage of The 3 mobile Ashes Series and every COmmonwealth Bank Series ODI this summer &
live ABC audio commentary for just $24.95 for the whole summer”

Still wating to get email reply from Cric Aus - they were happy to email me a fortnight ago to see if I needed to buy any of their leftover tickets…

C’mon Aussie etc

Peter wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 4.52 am

Hey, thanks for the advice given here - am listening here in Manitoba, Canada to ABC via Penguin.

+11 degrees today, down to minus 14 tonight - snow starting and will be white until next April - so the cricket is needed to get me through to spring.

griff wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 4.55 am

yes, Canada & penguin - good match. It’s tea at the Gabba, has anyone on here actually WATCHED any play? How’s it all looking?

reidman wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 5.10 am

don’t log off on the BBC link i gave. i got booted by accidently switching it off and i can’t get back on. DAMN…..

Steff wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 5.17 am

i’m not able to listen the bbc tms… only abc. Which one can i try to hear tms again???

thnx all, greets stef

reidman wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 5.20 am

http://www.penguinradio.com/search/play.php?id=110631

griff wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 5.32 am

Oh great, now hearing the shipping forecast on penguin TMS, comes in very useful here in the concrete jungle of Tokyo

Gales all over the place, something or other falling quickly - unlike Aussie wickets unfortunately

TaiTai wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 5.33 am

Ah nuts. TMS cut to the shipping forecast and when that ended my access shut off.

kevin wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 5.35 am

same here

griff wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 5.38 am

Oh no, after the shipping nonsense I’m getting the rights restrictions baloney!

Steff wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 5.40 am

griff can u give me ur link 2 tms, i only hear football or news all the time

kevin wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 5.42 am

guess the bbc caught on

Dom wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 5.43 am

please help me with a new feed…shipping forecast just cut me…help!!!

jules wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 5.52 am

gutted!ABC no match for TMS,guess it’s not our day,let the rain dance commence!?

Rubik wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 6.07 am

If you are trying penguin and having no luck, keep trying! I have clicked the link about ten times now, getting the contractural message, and suddenly, it connected after a few clicks and whistles.
I am in Thailand, one of the blacklisted countries. BTW, the TMS from the BBC UK is almost impossible to crack unless you can get a link to Radio 4 Long Wave.
For those who have given up with penguin, here it is once more.
http://www.penguinradio.com/search/play.php?id=110630
Good to hear the Ozz news again!

Rubik wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 6.14 am

If you can get Five Live Sports Extra you will get the TMS ball by ball coverage. Five Live on its own is just a news and sports programme. Here in Thailand the weather is just the same as at the Gabba so I am feeling quite at home. The beer is cold and the the weather hot! I have paid Â£7.95 for a TV feed but haven’t loaded it yet. If it does work I will let you all know. There seems to be an awful lot of expats trying to catch the cricket. Makes me feel all matey with you!!
Good luck.

TaiTai wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 6.15 am

Bugger. ABC it is then, which is ok, but they’re no Blowers and Aggers. Plus I have to constantly listen to “3 for 292″ instead of “292 for 3″…..I’m new to this blog, but I’m sure that discussion has already taken place! This is a great blog though, I’ll be sticking around!

Colesy wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 6.21 am

Cheers lads. Penguin site is working well from the US. Bloody BBC let me down again. Looking like the aussies are doing well, just hit 300/3. In the words of the song….there may be trouble ahead…

Rubik wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 6.22 am

300 for 3!!! Not looking to good for us Poms!

TaiTai wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 6.29 am

Rubik, we’re just toying with them. Don’t forget we lost the 1st test last time!

cameron wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 6.43 am

Colesy wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 6.46 am

Come on Aggers, sort that commentary box out

Colesy wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 6.51 am

Give em some stick Aggers

griff wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 7.56 am

Willow tv just emailed me:

“Regions which do not have live coverage are very likely to have rights for video highlights package”

Thanks - how many wickets have gone down today?

Plenty of lowlights then….

ala1979 wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 8.21 am

this(www.penguinradio.com) is really helped me to hear the ashes live from india .thanks to every one.

griff wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 2.36 pm

cameron, jim did you hear from Cricket Australia TV about the streaming video? Any luck trying it again?

They just emailed me to confirm there should be no problem accessing the service from here in Japan.

Baggycap wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 7.49 pm

Came across this site,seems to cover the ashes pretty well & promises live audio & video, with several links given which actually work! Basic windows media player, real player & sopcast links are all thats required.

Baggycap wrote:
November 23rd, 2006 at 7.52 pm

Forgot the site name its http://www.freewebs.com/criclink/ just skim thru the adverts to get to the serious bits….

Chris wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 12.09 am

whats happened to TMS on penguin??!!!! Any advice to get it back?

Sid Hayward wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 1.11 am

Yeah, the “poms” at the BBC seem to be a bit smarter than the “cons” at ABC (surprise !!). They’re now blocking the commentary on Penguin, but the “oh so impartial” ABC coverage can still be heard by going to the link below. No I’m not being serious, it’s not that bad really ???!!!. Happy Thanksgiving to those of you also watching/listening in the USA:

http://www.penguinradio.com/search/play.php?id=110630

Rubik wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 1.30 am

Well done Freddie!!
I just heard the commentator invite people to contact them and tell them where they are listening to the cricket. I trust no-one will tell them they are in Argentina and listening on the internet!! I am wondering just how long it will be before the BBC/ABC combo gets their fingers on this site and blocks it somehow. I keep my fingers crossed.

Steff wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 1.35 am

I missed the first day highlights tonight because i had to work. Now i tried to get access to it via the BBC site but guess what!? Uk users only… this dirty right-wing own people only policy pisses me off…
Can’t wait to see that Hussey stump cartwheeling in the highlights of tomorrow lol GO FREDDIE!
Greets Steff

mikey wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 1.36 am

great blog listening on abc via penguin i think on real…in florida cme on u england

Rufus wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 1.41 am

is there anyone out there supporting the aussies?
I detect a little bias…….

Chris wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 1.42 am

Rubik wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 1.43 am

ala1979, did I hear you right? You mention you can hear the ashes live from India. I presume you mean ‘in India’ as the ashes are only ever played in UK or Oz.

Rufus wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 1.44 am

mastered your own language I see.

Forgive me, I am a little annoyed cos I am sitting in my office…beautiful weather outside….beer garden with plasma screen out my window just far enough away that i can’t see the tv.

Rubik wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 1.52 am

Rufus, I guess that most of the people listening on line are Expats spread far and wide around the globe. All the expat dingoes are in Soho-London or running bungy jumping outfits in stupid parts of the world where there is no internet. Those dingoes in UK probably haven’t realised that the cricket is on the internet, indeed, they can watch the highlights on BBC each evening. That’s why most of us on this site are biased in favour of the POMs.

Rufus wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 1.55 am

I’m giving up on work. Its 30 degrees and I need some beer and sunshine.
Always nice to watch the poms lose something/everything.
I am going to be popular aren’t I?

Phil wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 2.06 am

I’m listening in Bermuda and I swear I just heard a Harmison delivery just go past my living room window. Mainly poms here, nver met an Aussie in muda.

TaiTai wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 2.08 am

I can’t even get Penguin radio now, anyone else having the same problem?

Chris wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 2.10 am

CONVICTS NEVER FORGET

Rubik wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 2.17 am

Hi TaiTai, I lost the connection some time ago but after a few tries I managed to get reconnected. Just as a matter of interest, where are we all listening from? Phil is in Bermuda, lucky guy. I was there in the 70s for a holiday, staying just across the bay from Hamilton. It was a great holiday but expensive I seem to recall.
Mickey is in Florida, where I just left a few weeks ago after doing some work in Miami. The look on the hotel receptionist face when I asked her how far was the walk to the nearest diner just about sums up the US of A attitude to energy consumption. I’ll call you a cab sir. It was all of one mile and took me about fifteen minutes in the pleasant sunshine.
Btw, I am in Thailand now, back home, where the temp is 32C, the breeze is coming off the sea and all is well with the world out here apart from the fact that the Dingoes have a fair few runs.

Sid Hayward wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 2.20 am

ABC on Penguin still working fine here in New England.

And I don’t know how anyone outside of Oz could like that team…..Glenn McGrath is one of the most arrogant twats in any sport, even when compared to the likes of Arsene Wenger, Alex Ferguson, and “insert your favorite MLB baseball player here” ??!!

Phil wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 2.37 am

Bermuda’s just as expensive, but a pretty cool place to live for a few years. I agree with Sid on McGrath. What a Tw*t, but at least he can bowl it on the middle bit. Don’t worry lads Freddie will get us a draw out of this………..

kevin wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 2.38 am

Listening in Limoges, SW France. A bit less exotic than Bermuda, Florida or Thailand. Limoges is the Stoke on Trent of France - rain, pottery and unemployment. I’m the only person in town who gives a toss about the ashes. Try explaining to the French that i’m staying up all night listening avidly in the hope of a draw in a game that lasts 5 days. Bell will get 200 no problem.

Bill wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 2.43 am

Since y’all are wondering where people are I’m in Singapore. Like Rufus I am supporting the Antipodeans. Nothing wrong with a bit of light hearted banter, part of the crack I think and fully in keeping with the occasion. Mr. Flintoff is singlehandedly keeping the poms in the game and deserves much kudos and respect for doing so. Harmey deserves everything he is getting re his performance at the moment. Seems to me the poms should be kicking themselves for leaving out The Monty: you could do with an attacking and thus potenitally wicket taking bowler at the moment.
Prediction: Oz declares for 6 for 600 or so and has a go at after tea. England will be 3 for 60 at stumps.

TaiTai wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 2.44 am

ABC on Penguin working again now - sorry, I panicked a bit. Listening in Beijing. Cold. Well, at least we seem to be getting some swing today, but a bit late I fear…

Phil wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 2.48 am

My wife’s just shouted ‘don’t forget to tell them Warnes’ a bit of a tw*t as well.’ Nah, he’s ok.

Steff wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 2.54 am

anyone got videohighlights from the first day? or got a way around the bbc to see their highlights on which were on bbc2 today. Every other video from the first day with some cricket in it will do anyway

TaiTai wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 2.57 am

I’m English, but I just can’t stop watching this…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63ydh7Gn3YM

Gives me hope I’ll be called up!

TaiTai wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 3.06 am

I’m back on TMS!!!!

http://www.penguinradio.com/search/play.php?id=102608

kevin wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 3.09 am

Cool, works again for me now. Cheers.

Rubik wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 3.14 am

Well done penguin, TMS back on line. Don’t tell the BBC!

Rubik wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 3.17 am

Did you hear that stat about Ponting? Last time he scored 200 in an inninigs, the Dingoes lost the match. Great news!!

TaiTai wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 3.25 am

Rubik, I think you just jinxed Ponting….ooh that’s gotta hurt!

Rubik wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 3.27 am

What a pity, out for 196. I was hoping he would make 200 bearing in mind that the last time Ponting made 200 the Dingoes lost the match!

reidman wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 3.38 am

Aussie Aussie Aussie…………..

Die you dirty pommy bastards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ha!Ha!

TaiTai wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 3.41 am

I say old chap, there’s no need for that!

Burt Reeto wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 3.43 am

Heaps of Ashes links at http://www.sportsfreak.co.nz

Cricbuzz audio is good value.

exiledpom wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 3.44 am

Seems like someone at TMS is a bit sharper than blowers, so I’m back on ABC but keep it up guys, I’m for one very grateful here in Waterloo, Ontario

kevin wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 3.47 am

still on tms - try again

TaiTai wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 5.29 am

Here’s the bloody shipping forecast again, hope I don’t get booted like yesterday!

griff wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 5.30 am

Oh no, just tried for TMS on penguin and got the bloody shipping forecast again!

TaiTai wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 5.32 am

Booted! Arrrgggghhhhhhh!!!!

Rubik wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 5.38 am

Back to ABC Dingo radio, thank goodness for that at least!

horus.a wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 6.35 am

Hey guys, am listening in from China! Thank goodness for penguin_radio! Was getting worried that I would miss out on listening to the poms getting battered a bit. Yeah, i’m with rufus and reidman. But hey, thanks for this thread.

hours.a

griff wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 6.37 am

Me too, the Ockers are working at treat at least - oh no, Strauss is out, Lee too by the sounds of things…

Bill wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 7.12 am

3 for 47! Nostradamus is my middle name!!!

TaiTai wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 7.36 am

“Bill said â€¦
Prediction: Oz declares for 6 for 600 or so and has a go at after tea. England will be 3 for 60 at stumps.”

Reality: Oz declares for 9 for 602, England 3 for 53 at stumps.

Bill, that was a very good call! I take my hat off to you!

griff wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 8.02 am

Tai Tai, talking of hats you need to pull that rabbit out (off the air conditioning unit) to bring us luck, especially to our own rabbits Jones, Giles, Hoggster, Anderson & Harmie!

TaiTai wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 3.23 pm

Griff, I’ll go one better - I’ll rescue the rabbit, and then send a lucky foot to each of the above named (it’s a mutant rabbit with five feet)

\A five foot rabbit?! Arggghhhhh!!

griff wrote:
November 24th, 2006 at 4.07 pm

Five feet? It’s late and I reckon you’ve been on the old Maotai….
Get back to your tai tai!

Jennifer wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 1.04 am

Blocked on Radio 4 penguin link again, so back to Abc.

For those of you who can get Radio 4, the Shipping Forecast comes on regularly, and bumps all sport while it plays. It’s one of our favourite jokes!

Phil in Japan wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 1.05 am

On Thursday during a bank holiday over here in Japan I managed to find TMS online via a link the bbc seemed to have missed. On Friday I had to go to work and couldn’t find the same link so resorted to ABC commentary via Penguin - thanks to this blog I might add. But back at home this weekend and I’ve re-found it today, so hopefully this will help a couple of you guys out.

We’re 79 for 5 now and Boycott is predicting the end of the world….he might be right. Anyway, the link is

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sol/ukfs_sport/hi/av/nb_wm_fs.stm?news=1&bbram=1&bbwm=1&nbram=1&nbwm=1&nol_storyid=6162564

Hope it works for you guys too!

eggers wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 1.55 am

we got the arse from penguin, so are listening to 2 indian blokes on cricketworld.com they arent cutting out much at all. were in Big white canada and it was -10 today, all we want to do is turn up our heaters to 30deg and listen to the cricket and make it feel like home

Rubik wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 3.28 am

It seems there is no rhyme or reason to if and when you can get TMS from BBC Radio4 or the ABC from Oz. I have tried flipping between the two and now I am back with the BBC. It seems to be blocked at the beginning of each session but if you try later you might get lucky, like I have now. 142-6. What a long way to go!!

Jennifer wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 4.17 am

Same here, Rubik. We’ve had on ABC and now we can get TMS again. They must block the start of play only, as you say.

Still, grateful that we have coverage at all as we didn’t think we’d find anything.

DocMartin wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 4.28 am

Aha, ta for the beeb link, working just now

- now I’m listening to beeb feed, not abc, the match is gonna swing our way…

With abc via penguin, I found realplayer started cutting out after 3 mins or so, windows media better.

Hope at least some feeds survive (seems the limitations on official feeds are daft; the 05 ashes was on beeb internet worldwide), esp as pub here on island I’m on doesn’t have the ashes, and I don’t wanna fork out extra for cricket channel on basis of this test so far!

Phil in Japan wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 4.39 am

I hope you’re right Doc. Quite glad I’m not watching this onslaught by Matty Hayden though.

Still, couple of triple hundreds from Cook and Bell in the 2nd innings should see us home!

griff wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 4.50 am

I’m in Japan too, Cricket Australia emailed me this morning to flog me the whole series & ODIs with good ch9 Ocker coverage for $24.95 - I swallowed it and am now watching the carnage on my pc : (

Pigeon now being interviewed on the boundary edge as Hayden flays the bowling to all parts…

Roll on the tea-break

Phil in Japan wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 4.57 am

Well, I’m only over here till mid-Dec so going to plump for that option - although it does sound a good deal. Off to Oz for three weeks for the 4th test which I have tickets for. Going to Sydney for test 5 but not got tickets for that one. I’m just sat here hoping the series is still alive by that point.

S.Prabhu wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 5.32 am

Radio Australia ball by ball is available here in Madras, India- jim maxwell, glenn mitchell, kerry o keefe…..

john wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 5.42 am

In Canada and listened to penguin for an hour, but lost it after the bleeding weather forecast. Can’t get it now. Anyone else?

S.Prabhu wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 6.15 am

sorry i should have said BBC TMS ball by ball is available here in Madras India- Henry blofeld, Geoff Boycott and others

lance wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 6.32 am

jake
here in hong kong. can get the abc through penguin, but not the beeb. just get the “sorry, no can do” tale over and over. the ozzie jingoism on abc is dismal. desperate for the wit and woe of the pom commentators

Ravneet wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 6.42 am

Hey, Mr. Prabhu please let me know how u r able to hear TMS or Radio australia in Madras. I am in Bangalore and unable to tune in. Whats the way to listen?

TaiTai wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 6.52 am

Griff, any idea if I’d be able to receive that in beijing?

DocMartin wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 7.00 am

Link by Phil in Japan, for bbc, worked for me at first; but then, got nothing with it. No fun just now for England fanz, even if could be magically transported to the ground.

teppic wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 7.24 am

come on you england!! oh dear. oh dear. well i’m happy i finally found some commentary here in south korea even if we are getting hammered. a cup of yorkshire tea will put it all right.

teppic wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 7.32 am

we need an atherton style stand for the draw here.

griff wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 7.56 am

Tai Tai - see this link to see if it possible

http://www.cricketaustralia.tv/page/FAQs/0,,12377,00.html

Teppic -
Sod the cricket, let’s just talk about Everton!

Sid Hayward wrote:
November 25th, 2006 at 9.25 pm

I agree with Griff, although it’s Chelsea we should be talking about, and how they’ll take Scum apart tomorrow afternoon !!!!.

Anyway, I’m off to see Gov’t Mule tonight at a local theatre in Wallingford CT, so no listening to cricket on Penguin radio for me thankfully. And unlike the bloody 1st Test, I know that this gig won’t be an embarrassing disappointment (not with Warren Haynes running things anyway !!!).

And for Christ’s sake, the damn Rugby team aren’t any better either ???!!! Pains me to say it, but you almost have to be thankful for that d*ckhead Robbie Williams - and Englishman who’s every bit the arrogant tosser that Glen McGrath is…at least we can compete in something ???!!!.

Enough from me - over & out !!!!

Rubik wrote:
November 26th, 2006 at 2.20 am

All I can say is, thank goodness I am listening to this slaughter at a respectable time of day here in Thailand. Did anyone see the Tri Nations final yesterday? Guess who won?
Yes, the Kangaroos as the hysterical Oz commentator called them. Talk about biased coverage, worse than ABC cricket!
I do hope next week the Poms turn up to play. So far it has been abysmall. I’m glad in a way that I haven’t got tickets for any match, never mind the 5th Test! Mind you, never say die, it might turn ouit to be the decider!
Keep your chins up folks, all is not lost, yet!
For those of you who are new to this blog and haven’t taken the time to read through it, here, once again, are the links we are swapping between.

http://www.penguinradio.com/search/play.php?id=110630
http://www.penguinradio.com/search/play.php?id=102608

TaiTai wrote:
November 26th, 2006 at 2.40 am

Cheers Griff, though it looks like It’s radio only for me!

griff wrote:
November 26th, 2006 at 2.46 am

Tai Tai, think you’re better off than me - the tv Ockers are unbearable, Bell just got out and they went overboard praising BILL ‘Gotcha’ LAWRY for the superb bit of commentary!

Justin wrote:
November 26th, 2006 at 6.37 am

Can someone please post the link to get ABC via Penguin on Windows Media Player?

Real Player keeps cutting out and I’ve not yet been able to figure out how to play it on Media Player.

Justin wrote:
November 26th, 2006 at 6.47 am

Actually - found it - Media Player much better for ABC for some reason!

simon wrote:
November 26th, 2006 at 10.43 pm

Hello

I am listening in stockholm. Well not listening at the moment. I have a mac and all that happens when I open a link on penguin is some weird download.

Can anyone help me with this. I want to hear pietersen give it to the ausies again.

Help!

David wrote:
November 27th, 2006 at 12.01 am

Looks like the bbc has stopped the radio 4 LW penguin feed. Luckily enough the ABC one is still ok.

griff wrote:
November 27th, 2006 at 1.42 am

Don’t think “luckily enough” is very apt, do you? One nil down, four to play.

Simon wrote:
November 27th, 2006 at 1.58 am

I’ve just watched England’s sad demise on free Internet TV (for those of you who might be interested for the Second Test). I managed to get it on a TV program I downloaded to watch the football World Cup here in Spain after a broadcasting rights cock-up left most of the country without proper coverage. If you want to try, go to http://www.sopcast.org and download the program. Then, when it has loaded, look at the channel list and select one called “incricket”. It appears to be a cable channel aimed at Asians living in Canada, but it takes a Channel 9 feed from Australia. The quality’s not 100% but it’s quite watchable. Good luck!

TaiTai wrote:
November 30th, 2006 at 9.13 am

Ok, further to Simon’s suggestion, I have downloaded the Sopcast gizmo, and I have to say it’s excellent. BUT…

There’s an announcement from their admin here: http://forum.sopcast.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1259

asking people to stop broadcasting the cricket on their service, so it looks like a no go for tomorrow. I will try and if it’s on there will let you know on here.

Cheers

Simon wrote:
November 30th, 2006 at 9.26 am

I wouldn’t give up on the cricket for tomorrow just yet - that request to stop broadcasting is from March this year, it’s not a new one. Of course, there is no guarantee that it will be broadcast, but there’s no reason to think it won’t be.

chris wrote:
November 30th, 2006 at 2.56 pm

Simon, I too am in Stockholm and using a Mac. I had all sorts of difficulties las test… Unfortunately I didnt find this thread. Am ready for the 2nd test but still dont know how I am going to listen/watch (other than above suggestions). i went into sopcast and it said that they dont support macs at this stage. How did you get to work? Are you using your mac to watch?

Simon wrote:
November 30th, 2006 at 4.15 pm

Hi Chris

I’m using a PC, so if Sopcast say they don’t support Macs then there probably isn’t any way you can use it. Can you at least get the radio commentary via Penguin or don’t they support Macs either?

Will wrote:
November 30th, 2006 at 4.21 pm

Good grief, I had no idea this post had attracted nearly 200 replies. Sorry to hear some of you are still having trouble watching or listening to the Ashes…it must be a nightmare. I know it’s a shameless plug but don’t forget my employers, Cricinfo - we do offer a pretty comprehensive coverage, including live ball-by-ball commentary (descriptive…not just “McGrath to Strauss, no run”). But of course if you do manage to find some online radio, then that’s cool.

chris wrote:
November 30th, 2006 at 6.03 pm

Simon, I got on to cricket world first. How desperate am i to listen to a couple of Indian guys watching a TV god knows where! Stan James was slightly better with its fake crowd background. I’ll try penguin tonight. I seem to remember Ive had luck with that in the past. Cant believe we’re being shut out. I mean cricket isnt exactly a world sport (we’re probably 2 of a dozen or so trying to listen in this country). Why are they bothered? As if Swedes could give a damn about the ashes (no one’s heard of them anyway)! Anyway, I’ll be trying tonight. Would love to get either ABC or BBC. we’ll see. Anyone get any interesting avenues tonight please let us know. Good luck everyone!

Will, Cricinfo is a great site. But we need audio man…

simon wrote:
November 30th, 2006 at 9.55 pm

Hello

I will be up listening if I can.

I have a mac and jut cannot get any commentary to work. So bloody annoying.

Please somebody help me out with this.

chris wrote:
November 30th, 2006 at 10.30 pm

now I realize there’s 2 simons and that youre the one with the mac in stockholm. Or? I have a Mac in Stockholm and I can get cricket world and stan James. havent tried penguin yet but I’ll let you know if anything works. Let me know what you come up with. Cheers.

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November 30th, 2006 at 10.34 pm

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