Cricket Week Podcast

Jon Norman and Neil Manthorp try and put into words the majesty of the pre match build up as The Oval crowd rose as one to commemorate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison discuss Jonny Bairstow's 'freak' injury and whether that means the door is still open for Alex Hales to return. The Managing Director of England Men's Cricket Rob Key discusses Jason Roy's omission from the T20 World Cup squad, and the Trent Rockets Head Coach Andy Flower joins us to reflect on their victory in the Hundred. As well as this, we preview the upcoming series decider between England and South Africa at The Oval, and look at some coaching changes within County Cricket. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's dominant victory over South Africa in the second Test at Old Trafford. They hear from both Ben Stokes and Dean Elgar, praises Stokes' heroic performance with both bat and ball, and discuss Ollie Robinson's return to the Test side. As well as this, Ben Foakes discusses scoring his first Test Century in England, we debate how long Jimmy Anderson can keep playing at the highest level, and we speak exclusively to the England Women's captain Heather Knight. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Harmison and Jon Norman reflect on a huge win for England where Stokes, Foakes, Robinson and Anderson shone but ask whether Stokes body will be able to hold up for much longer if he continues bowling 13 over spells. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

England needed a couple of batting heroes and they duly found them with centuries apiece for the two Ben's. Steve Harmison and Jon Norman reflect on all the action from day two at Old Trafford. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

South Africa's decision to bat first is kinda like what Joe Root did at Brisbane, discuss......Steve Harmison and Jon Norman do exactly that following a 13 wicket day at Old Trafford which saw South Africa bowled out for 151 and then Zak Crawley withstand all the fire and brimstone it's possible to withstand this side of Hades. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Ellard speaks exclusively to the England Test captain Ben Stokes about the release of his documentary Ben Stokes: Phoenix From The Ashes - which comes out this Friday. They discuss his battle with mental health, that infamous incident in Bristol in 2017, and his rise to the England Test captaincy. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's heavy defeat to South Africa in the first Test at Lord's. They hear from England Test captain Ben Stokes and Assistant Coach Paul Collingwood, who defends Zak Crawley after another miserable Test Match for the opener. Stuart Broad praises Jimmy Anderson after he continues to take wickets at 40, and we hear from both Dean Elgar and Anrich Nortje. As well as this, they discuss the new Future Tours Programme, hear from Graeme Smith on the new T20 league in South Africa, and discuss more England players going to the new UAE T20 league. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Steve Harmison dissect England's first Test defeat of the summer, worry about Ben Stokes knee, work out where England go from here, decide Zak Crawley's immediate fate and applaud some stunning fast bowling. Also hear from Ben Stokes, Dean Elgar and Anrich Nortje. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Steve Harmison talk about whether Stokes insistence to lead from the front may bring a premature end to his Test career. They also discuss whether this may be Broad's last summer as an England player, the re-emergence of Jack Leach and the brilliance of Kagiso Rabada. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Neil Manthorp delight in South Africa's bowling brilliance while despair at the fact it's unlikely to ever happen again. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison build-up to England's three-match Test series against South Africa, which starts at Lord's on Wednesday. They hear from South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, and speak exclusively to the South Africa spinner Simon Harmer. As well as this, they speak with the Somerset batter Will Smeed after he became the first batter to score a Hundred in the Hundred, and they discuss what Trent Boult's decision to be released from his New Zealand contract means for the future of the International game. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison discuss England's Test squad for the first 2 Tests against South Africa, and hear exclusively from the England Test captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Stuart. The former England World Cup winning captain Eoin Morgan discusses life after international Cricket, and Huw Turbervill from The Cricketer Magazine joins us to discuss the appointment of Richard Thompson as the new ECB Chair. And Team England captain Nat Sciver discusses what next for Cricket after their appearance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Nicholas is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the 2004 Test series against the West Indies, which saw him record his career best figures of 7-12. They go through all the wickets and how he felt at the time, and look back at some of the other key moments from their 3-0 series victory in the Caribbean. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison round up the week's biggest stories. They discuss England's white-ball form ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year and ask whether fans should be worried heading into the tournament. The Derbyshire Head of Cricket Mickey Arthur discusses his first few months in the role, and how Cricket could change in the future when it comes to franchise tournaments. We'll hear exclusively from Southern Brave captains James Vince and Anya Shrubsole ahead of the second season of the Hundred, whilst Welsh Fire Jonny Bairstow joins us to look ahead to their season. As well as this, Tim David talks about his remarkable 2 years in franchise Cricket, and there's more injury problems for England's fast bowlers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Norman and the two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison look back at the latest round of County Championship games. They discuss wins for Surrey, Hampshire and Lancashire as the Division One title race is nicely poised heading into the summer break. They also praise the job that Mickey Arthur has done at Derbyshire, ask where it's gone wrong for Somerset, and answer your questions! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's rain-affected ODI series against South Africa, and debate whether England should fans should be worried heading into the T20 World Cup. Jos Buttler criticises the way the schedule has hampered their preparations, Phil Salt discusses breaking into that top order, and Sam Curran talks about potentially replacing Ben Stokes in the ODI side. The former Scotland international Qasim Sheikh speaks out after Cricket Scotland was found to be institutionally racist, and we debate what the game will look like in years to come following the IPL influence in the new T20 competition in South Africa. Also, we'll hear exclusively from the England batter Ollie Pope. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Norman is joined by The Cricket Magazine's George Dobell and Nick Friend to discuss how the new cycle of the Future Tours Programme will affect English Cricket. They discuss the ECB and Sky extending their broadcast deal, and look at whether that is a good thing for the sport. As well as this, Nick discusses his experience of being in the Mascot Race at the Vitality Blast Finals Day - and we discuss who can replace Ben Stokes in England's ODI side. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison to discuss Ben Stokes' retirement from ODI Cricket and what they means for the England side. They also look back at England's recent white-ball series' against India, and hear from both Jos Buttler and David 'Bumble' Lloyd. Hampshire Hawks' bowler Chris Wood reflects on a brilliant T20 Blast Final's Day which saw them win their 3rd title, and the Northamptonshire spinner Simon Kerrigan looks back at the county's first County Championship Division One win in 18 years! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison and The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell to discuss the week's biggest stories. They reflect on the T20 Blast quarter-finals, as Surrey somehow lose to Yorkshire, and there were wins for Somerset, Hampshire and Lancashire. We discuss whether Dom Sibley still has a future in Test Cricket, and argue whether Richard Gleeson has done enough to put his name in the hat for a spot in England's T20 World Cup squad later this year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.