In this episode of The icoachcricket Podcast Toby Radford looks in detail at the technique and method of top batters.

He also explains why he believes that the foundations need to be in place, regardless of the format.

He tells us about the people in the game who have inspired him and what he has learned during 35 years in recreational, professional and international cricket.

Few coaches have been to more countries to both play and coach cricket than Esther DeLange.

After her very successful career playing for the Netherlands, she's now the Development Officer for ICC Europe.

She's been telling The icoachcricket Podcast what skills coaches need to be successful around the world, what challenges exist in making the sport popular and how the female game is developing at pace across the world.

Derbyshire CCC's Ajmal Shahzad talks to us about why he still lives the life of an elite athlete nearly 10 years after retiring, his pride in Bradford, what he's learned through trial and error, and how he still loves bowling.

From England quick to assistant coach at Derbyshire, one of the most energetic characters in the game has a lot to get off his chest.

Nottinghamshire CCC's batting and spin bowling coach, Ant Botha talks to us about the physical stress of being a batting coach, the bravery players need to face fast bowling, and making the switch from hours practicing indoors to batting in the middle.

One of the most respected batting coaches on the circuit tells us about getting set for a new season at Trent Bridge.