Cricket Week Podcast

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's opening victory against Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup. England bowler Sam Curran discusses his new role bowling at the death, and previews Friday's upcoming game with Australia, where a win could see the hosts eliminated from the competition. Cricket Writer and Broadcaster Bharat Sundarasen joins us to reflect on that incredible game between India and Pakistan, which saw India win off the final ball thanks to one of the best T20 innings of all-time from Virat Kohli. As well as this, we reflect on Australia getting thrashed by New Zealand, and ask what next for the West Indies after they didn't qualify for the Super 12s. We also discuss the latest in domestic Cricket, as the ECB name Richard Gould as their new CEO, England name a young Lions squad to go to the UAE, and Durham legend Chris Rushworth leaves for Warwickshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Ellard is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's five-wicket win over Afghanistan in their opening game of the Super 12 stages of the T20 World Cup. They also reflect on Australia's 89 run defeat to New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT's Jon Norman sits down with author Tim Wigmore to discuss 'Crickonomics' a book that explodes a few myths in cricket, explores uncharted avenues and makes some surprising conclusions about the game. 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-man squad for their tour to Pakistan later this year. They look at maiden call-ups for both Will Jacks and Liam Livingstone, and ask what next for Matt Potts and Alex Lees after they missed out on a place in the squad. England batter Keaton Jennings joins the guys to discuss his recall for the first time since March 2019, and we look ahead to the Super 12 stages of the T20 World Cup in Australia, and hear from Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes and Aaron Finch. Elsewhere, we hear from Australian Selector George Bailey on David Warner's leadership qualities, and we end the show by discussing the news of a Women's IPL that is to be launched in March 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by Surrey's interim Head Coach Gareth Batty to discuss the proposed High Performance Review into English Cricket. They debate who the plan is aimed at, how the counties are looking at it, and what changes need to be made to the proposal for it to be voted through. They also get insight from the former Rajasthan Royals batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala who looks at how Indian domestic Cricket differs to the English game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by South African Cricket Writer Neil Manthorp, the former IPL batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala, and the Interim Surrey Head Coach Gareth Batty to review India's seven wicket win against South Africa in the third and final ODI in Delhi. They also hear from both David Miller and Kuldeep Yadav, and debate how South Africa are shaping up ahead of next week's T20 World Cup. 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 T20 international between Australia and England in Perth. England captain Jos Buttler discusses the controversy surrounding Matthew Wade, and Robert Craddock from the Brisbane Courier Mail discusses some of the dilemmas facing Australia ahead of the T20 World Cup. The former Rajasthan Royals batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala assesses how India can cope without the injured Jasprit Bumrah, and Machel St Patrick Hewitt from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast reflects on another busy week in West Indies Cricket. As well as this, we discuss the latest on the ECB's search for a new Chief Executive and discuss the latest proposal to reform English Cricket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber and the former IPL batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala to preview the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. They discuss how India's chances are affected by the injury to Jasprit Bumrah, and debate whether Australia are the favourites to win back-to-back titles. They also focus on England's chances, while discuss whether Pakistan, New Zealand or South Africa can spring a surprise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman looks back at talkSPORT 2's live and exclusive coverage of the first ODI between India and South Africa in Lucknow, as the Proteas go 1-0 up in the three-match series with a 9 run victory in a rain-affected 40-over match. He is also joined by talkSPORT commentator Neil Manthorp to discuss the news that England will be returning to South Africa for 3 ODIs in late January 2023, during which the brand-new SA20 franchise tournament will be played. 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 series win over Pakistan and ask what they have learnt ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia later this month. The England white-ball captain Jos Buttler joins the show to look ahead to the start of the tournament, and discuss what it's been like not playing in Pakistan and what he's learnt from his side. The Nottinghamshire Head Coach Peter Moores reflects on winning the County Championship Division Two title, and discusses the proposed High Performance Review, and we reflect on a dramatic final day of the County Championship, as Warwickshire survive and Yorkshire are relegated to Division Two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison and The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell and Nick Friend to look back at a dramatic final day of the County Championship season. They discuss Liam Norwell's heroics, Yorkshire's relegation, and why this shows the County Championship is still alive and kicking. They also debate the decision for Joe Root not to play for Yorkshire in their defeat to Gloucestershire, and discuss Sir Andrew Strauss' High Performance Review and what that means for County Cricket. 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 first 4 T20s between Pakistan and England in Karachi. They also hear exclusively from the England captain Jos Buttler, discuss Andrew Strauss' proposed High Performance Review, and hear from both Gareth Batty and Ollie Pope as Surrey win their 21st County Championship title. And they also discuss the controversial ending to England's 3rd Women's ODI against India on Sunday, and debate whether the mankad should be banned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special episode featuring two interviews that went out on talkSPORT radio as David 'Bumble' Lloyd and England batter Ollie Pope give their opinions of mankadding as well a host of other topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Steve Harmison run their eye over how well England's players have been performing after four matches of their seven game T20 series with Pakistan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two exclusive no-nonsense interviews as Sir Geoffrey Boycott and Gareth Batty are invited onto talkSPORT Radio. Sir Geoffrey talks about the proposed Sir Andrew Strauss cricket reforms & Gareth Batty discusses the challenge he faced taking over at Surrey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison preview England's upcoming T20 series against Pakistan, and look at how important it is for them to return to the country for the first time since 2005. The former Pakistan captain Aamir Sohail looks at the hosts' preparation for the series, and we look back at the latest round of County Championship action. As well as this, we discuss Kent's victory over Lancashire in the Royal London One-Day Cup final and look at Mark Boucher's move to the Mumbai Indians and what the future holds for coaches in franchise 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 George Dobell to review the latest round of County Championship action. They discuss Steve's interest in the vacant position of England selector, debate who should England's second spinner be for the upcoming Test tour of Pakistan, and discuss the ongoing title race in Division One of the County Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman sits down with former England National Selector Ed Smith to talk about the use of data alongside conscious thought, thinking outside the box, innovation, ingenuity, the recalling of Buttler, the selection of Sam Curran and whether a batsman who scores a century is ever droppable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison look back at a very special Test Match at The Oval, as England make it 6 wins from 7 games this summer and secure a series win over South Africa in the process. They hear from both Ben Stokes and Dean Elgar, and debate what changes need to be made ahead of the Test tour to Pakistan in December. As well as this, England bowler Mark Wood looks ahead to next month's T20 World Cup, and South Africa legend Shaun Pollock assesses a tough tour for the Proteas, and how they can improve. Finally, Aaron Finch discusses his retirement from ODI Cricket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Steve Harmison look back at England's amazing ten wicket win over South Africa at The Oval. Or at least they would be if the umpires hadn't taken the players off the field with England only needing 33 runs to win. Argh! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.