In the second chapter of this special, two-part edition of the Inspiring Travel Podcast, we’re heading back to the cricket stadium with Mike Gatting OBE. Joined by Jimmy, the head of our sports travel brand, Spectate, we hear more of Mike’s fascinating, behind-the-scenes stories from his time leading the England Cricket Team, and discover how you can experience the Ashes in Australia yourself.
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