The County Conversation: Metro Bank Fever, SACA & Italy's rise

CAMERON PONSONBY and NICK FRIEND reflect on the opening rounds of the One Day Cup, the South Asian Cricket Academy's role in this year's competition, and how county cricket has assisted Italy's rise

Episode 19 of season two of The Cricketer's County Conversation sees host Cameron Ponsonby and The Cricketer's Nick Friend reflect on the opening rounds of the One Day Cup, the South Asian Cricket Academy's role in this year's competition, and how county cricket has assisted Italy's rise.

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