Story Time 254 – The Irishman who became a Chinese general
Published: January 16, 2026
Duration: 1:26:54
It's Story Time, our weekly walk through cricket history. This week, another vast and sprawling tale of a 20th century life that hardly seems true, from the Himalayan foothills to the Venezuelan jungle, of an intellectual and polyglot. Also, a leader who was up against it, some family rivalry, and a niche umpiring question that leads to a fight against infinity.
Your Nerd Pledge numbers for this week:
3.42 - Sean Smith
8.40 - Sean Tolich
3.60 - Michael Gormley
6.10 - Lara Killick
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