March 30, 2026
The Final Word with Sam Cook - A change is gonna come
Season 19, Episode 38: It’s impossible to avoid more investment in some players’ stories. One for us has been Essex and England seamer Sam Cook. Hs Test debut was a triumph for everyone who believes that hitting the same spot while nipping it around is worthy, regardless of the speed gun. He did so in all conditions for his county and banged down the Test door. That first game at Trent Bridge audition wasn’t enough to keep him there through 2025, but he’s determined to give himself every chance of this year being his, after the season begins on Good Friday. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword and win a case of Stomping Ground or a swag of Step One clothes. Browse the beers at stompingground.beer or get 15% off Step One gear at uk.stepone.life/discount/TFW148 Stop snoring with 10% off a Zeus device: use code TFW2026 at zeussleeps.com Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au CBUS Super - Build your something. Visit cbussuper.com.au to sort your superannuation. Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw or 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: t20vision.com/FINALWORD Learn about Lacuna Sports - bespoke female cricket wear, created by women for women: lacunasports.co.uk or get 10% off BIG Boots UK boots and socks at bigboots.co.uk/?ref=thefinalword Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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