Cricket Week Podcast

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison wonder just where England go from here following an absolute thumping at the hands of Afghanistan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and talkSPORT's Sam Ellard talk about India's epic thumping of near neighbours and great rivals Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison are joined by the former South Africa captain and SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith for a special Following On Podcast. They discuss the success of the first year of the competition, how it can be improved in the second year, and how it's helping Cricket in South Africa. They also discuss the challenges of the tournament, with it set to clash with South Africa's Test tour of New Zealand next year, and they discuss the current Cricket World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison look back on England's 137 run win over Bangladesh in Dharamsala. A match that saw the WC holders get off to a great start thanks to a century from Dawid Malan and fifties from Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root. And was followed up by a stunning three wicket opening spell by Reece Topley. England are up and running.On the show today. Story of the Day. Moment of the Day. And What's going to Happen Tomorrow? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the opening round of games at the Cricket World Cup. They ask how worried should England fans be following their heavy 9-wicket defeat to New Zealand in their opening game of the tournament, and they also hear from the England captain Jos Buttler. They debate Australia's defeat to India and whether they'll make it to the semi-finals with just one frontline spinner, and they reflect on South Africa registering a world record total at a World Cup, and hear from their legendary captain Graeme Smith. Elsewhere, the Nottinghamshire all-rounder Steven Mullaney joins the show to reflect on standing down as captain, and they bring you the weekly feature - the final word! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT's Sam Ellard and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison assess the wreckage from England's World Cup opening defeat to a rampant New Zealand side. It was just as well nobody was there to watch! At the start at least....... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the start of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. ESPNCricinfo's Assistant Editor Matt Roller joins them to run through the runners and riders, and debate if England can win back-to-back World Cups. They also discuss whether India can win their first World Cup since 2011, discuss Pakistan's chances, and look at how the likes of Bangladesh and Afghanistan will fare. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson joins us to run through their chances, and the Netherlands all-rounder Logan van Beek explains why they are aiming to reach the semi-finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman, County Championship winner Steve Harmison are joined by George Dobell and Nick Friend from Cricketer.com for the final time this season to talk about the conclusion of the County Championship season, the players that have stood out, those that have retired and also discuss Surrey's Director of Cricket, Alec Stewart's comments about protecting the domestic game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They look back at England's rain-affected ODI series with Ireland and ask what they can learn from the three matches. They also discuss the news that Jimmy Anderson will be offered a new central contract, and focus on multi-year deals being offered for the first time. Hampshire bowler Liam Dawson joins them to discuss his heroics against Essex in the County Championship, and why playing for England isn't the be all or end all for him anymore. We also hear from the England international Sam Billings, and discuss whether Sir Alastair Cook will retire at the end of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT's Jon Norman, former County Champion Steve Harmison and from the Cricketer George Dobell and Nick Friend, discuss, amongst other things, the ECB's response to the ICEC report, Surrey's move towards back-to-back titles courtesy of a Liam Dawson masterclass at Chelmsford, whether Sir Alastair Cook is about to play his final game of FC cricket and plenty more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from the popular Top 5 Indian Cricketers, Neil Manthorp is joined by Cricketer Broadcaster and Historian Jarrod Kimber to discuss 5 New Zealand Cricketers that you perhaps have never heard of, but ought to. This was recorded during England's two-Test tour of New Zealand in early 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss England's 15-player squad for the upcoming World Cup, with Harry Brook called up in place of Jason Roy, and they also hear the thoughts of National Selector Luke Wright. The New Zealand captain Kane Williamson joins the show to give us an update on his fitness, and also preview the upcoming World Cup. Nathan Johns from the Irish Times joins us to look ahead to Ireland's three-match ODI series with England starting this week, and we discuss the big stories in County Cricket, as Leicestershire win the One Day Cup, Sussex are deducted 12 points and Tim Murtagh retires from the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and The Cricketer Magazine's Senior Correspondent George Dobell to discuss the biggest stories in County Cricket. They discuss Middlesex's fine for financial issues, and compare it to what Durham experienced many years ago. They also discuss the reports that Rajasthan Royals are interested in taking over Yorkshire County Cricket Club, or whether Mike Ashley's consortium will be the more realistic option instead. They praise Durham after they secured promotion back to Division One of the County Championship, hail Leicestershire for their excellent season so far, and they discuss whether there are changes coming to The Hundred. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's first 2 ODIs against New Zealand. They discuss Liam Livingstone's return to form with back-to-back half-centuries, and hear from the England Test captain Ben Stokes on his knee injury. They reflect on Steve's close friend Andrew Flintoff returning to the England setup as an unpaid consultant just 9 months after suffering a life-threatening injury whilst filming a TV show. Durham Head Coach Ryan Campbell joins the show to celebrate their promotion to Division One of the County Championship, and look ahead to their first season back in Division One. The Netherlands all-rounder Logan van Beek discusses *that* Super Over and looks ahead to next month's Cricket World Cup in India, and we hear from the England batter Tammy Beamount, and South Africa Head Coach Rob Walter on Quinton de Kock's decision to retire from ODI Cricket after the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and The Cricketer Magazine's Nick Friend to look back at the week's County Cricket action. They discuss the breaking news that Samit Patel will leave Nottinghamshire after failing to get a new contract, and they reflect on his legacy in the English game. They also discuss a few of the domestic players named in England's 13-man squad to face Ireland later this month, and who could make an impact. They also reflect on the latest round of County Championship action, debate who will get relegated, and they answer your questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the biggest talking points from England's T20 series against New Zealand, and they explain why Harry Brook must play at the upcoming World Cup in India next month. England captain Heather Knight reflects on the news that her team will receive equal match fees as the Men's side, and she also reflects on the T20 series against Sri Lanka so far. The former Zimbabwe captain Alistair Campbell joins the show to pay tribute to his former team-mate Heath Streak, who sadly passed away this week, and they discuss the idea of Cricket being introduced at the 2028 Olympic Games as well as looking at the latest movements in County Cricket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and The Cricketer Magazine's Nick Friend to look ahead to the return of the County Championship this week. They briefly look back at the One Day Cup competition, and ask if it can work alongside The Hundred in the years to come. They also debate if the One Day Cup final should be held at Lord's instead of Trent Bridge, hail the job that Alan Richardson and Ashley Giles have done at Worcestershire, and they look ahead to the week's action in both Division One and Division Two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Finals Day of the third season of The Hundred, with the Oval Invincibles winning the Men's title and Southern Brave winning the Women's title. ESPNCricinfo's Assistant Editor Matt Roller gives us his thoughts on the competition and how it can be improved, and we hear from Oval Invincibles captain Sam Billings. New Zealand Cricket commentator Daniel McHardy joins the show to look ahead to their 4 T20s and 4 ODIs against England, which starts this week - and we hear exclusively from the former England bowler Stuart Broad and the England International Lauren Winfield-Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen back to a special talkSPORT show as Leon McKenzie and double Ashes winner Steve Harmison speak with the former England and Surrey international Adam Hollioake about his career and life after Cricket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the news that Ben Stokes has un-retired from ODI Cricket to play at this year's Cricket World Cup in India. They also hear the thoughts of National Selector Luke Wright after Harry Brook was surprisingly left out of the 15-man squad, and they also look ahead to the T20 series against New Zealand next week. They discuss what the ECB can do to deal with the lure of franchise Cricket, with Mark Wood signing to play in the ILT20 at the same time as England's tour of India in early 2024. The Surrey and England batter Will Jacks joins the show to reflect on his career so far, and his ambitions for the future, and we round up the week's other big stories, as South Africa confirm they'll send a weakened side to New Zealand, and Daniel Moriaty moves from Surrey to Yorkshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.