In this debut episode of 2024, the team at Slogging It dives into a comprehensive review of England's cricket performance in the past year. The episode includes a discussion on the highs and lows of the Ashes Series, appreciation for various retirements in the cricketing world, and an overview of the upcoming changes expected in the England cricket setup. There are also various nostalgic moments, humour, and references to key cricketing highlights. The episode concludes with a message from Mark Curtin, the CEO of the Lord's Taverners, thanking the team and listeners for their support.

00:08 Introduction and New Year's Eve Stories02:23 Reflecting on Personal Struggles and Mental Health05:17 Discussing the South Africa vs India Test Series11:55 Reviewing England's Performance in the Ashes16:10 Looking Back at England's Year in Cricket18:42 Positives and Players to Watch18:59 Tom Curran's Controversial Actions19:56 The Impact of Player Behavior on Team Image20:37 Debate on Cricket Rules21:52 Technical Interruption and Corrections21:52 Resuming Discussion on Tom Curran24:40 Looking Forward: England's Cricket Future29:27 Retirements and Farewells in Cricket32:24 Upcoming Interviews and Announcements33:15 Message from the CEO of the Lord's Tavern34:21 Closing Remarks and Future PlansLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices