Cricket Week Podcast

We bring you a special archived edition of the brilliant My Sporting Life series as Danny Kelly speaks with the Australian Cricket legend Matthew Hayden about his phenomenal career in the game. Over the course of the show, they discuss his rise from a boy out in the countryside to one of Australia's most feared batsman, that iconic 2005 Ashes series, and scoring 380 against Zimbabwe, the then highest record Test total. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as they discuss England's 17-man squad for the Ashes series in Australia. They also see how the hosts are preparing by speaking to the Brisbane Courier Mail's Robert Craddock, and they hear from both Chris Silverwood and Chris Woakes. As well as this, they look ahead to the start of the T20 World Cup, and are joined live by the Scotland Head Coach Shane Burger. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Danny Kelly brings you a special edition of the 'My Sporting Life' series, as this week he speaks with the former England batsman and coach David 'Bumble' Lloyd. They discuss his early days at Lancashire, the highlights from his 9 Test matches for his country, how he was ahead of the curve as England coach as well as his career both as an umpire and a commentator with Sky Sports. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss whether the Ashes could genuinely be postponed after the ECB said they'll make a decision on the tour later this week. They are also joined by the Chief Cricket Writer of the Sydney Morning Herald Malcolm Conn to get the Australian perspective, and they criticise Tim Paine's comments about the series going ahead either way. As well as this, they hear from Jos Buttler and Tymal Mills as the preparation for the T20 World Cup ramps up! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Danny Kelly brings you a special edition of My Sporting Life, as he sits down with the West Indies legend Michael Holding to discuss a remarkable career both on and off the pitch. Over the course of the show, they discuss making his debut, touring Australia, that incredible summer of 1976, and the controversial World Super Series league. They also reflect on the legacy his great West Indies side left behind, and discusses life after Cricket, and his role in Cricket commentary. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jos Buttler gives the clearest indication yet whether this winter's Ashes will take place. And Clare Connor explains what she is prioritising as she starts her tenure as MCC President. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on Moeen Ali's retirement from Test Cricket. They hear from Moeen himself, as well as Joe Root and Gareth Batty, whilst Warwickshire all-rounder Tim Bresnan discusses their first County Championship win since 2012. As well as this, we select our best County Championship XIs of the season, and hear from Australia legend Shane Warne to get the latest on the Ashes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a week that included England pulling out of Pakistan, Australia's women registering their 26th consecutive ODI win in ridiculous and controversial circumstances, the resumption of the IPL, a masterclass from Heather Knight and Shane Warne comparing hair loss with the Covid pandemic how could Jon Norman refuse to put together a neat bite-size podcast to cover all of that and more?.......Warwickshire might also get a mention....... 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 a busy week in Cricket. They reaction to the news that England won't tour Pakistan next month, and discuss the fallout from the cancellation of the New Zealand series. They also get the latest on the Ashes with Australian Cricket Writer Robert Craddock, review T20 finals day, discuss the power of the IPL and pay tribute to Michael Holding after he announced his retirement from the commentary box this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison to look back at a potentially historic week in Test Cricket, with the fifth Test between England and India cancelled just two hours before the start of play. They'll ask who's to blame, what's next for both sides and also get the view of Wisden editor Lawrence Booth. Elsewhere, the guys are joined by the England bowler Tymal Mills to look ahead to the start of the T20 World Cup, and debate whether first-class Cricket can ever be the priority. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An historic series ended in historic fashion but not in the way anyone wanted. A special show tonight with Jon Norman at Old Trafford & Steve Harmison hear from Dominic Cork. ECB CEO Tom Harrison and Neil Manthorp as the blame game and fallout continues after the 5th Test between England and India is cancelled without a ball bring bowled. 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 157-run defeat to India in the fourth Test at the Oval. They discuss what went wrong, what changes they'd make for the fifth Test, and they hear in-depth from David 'Bumble' Lloyd as well as Joe Root and Chris Silverwood. The guys are also joined by Indian Cricket Writer Anand Vasu, and ESPNCricinfo's Osman Samiuddin discusses an interesting 48 hours in Pakistan Cricket. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An incredible test match had an incredible end as Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja got the old ball to talk in devastating fashion. A test match for the ages ended with India winning by 157 runs as they go 2-1 up with one to play. Over to you Harmy and Jon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

England need 291 runs to win with ten wickets in hand after another ridiculous day of Test cricket. Who will win? Who will lose? Will it be a draw or a tie? Maybe Harmy knows?........ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

India turned the table on England in emphatic fashion at The Oval on day three of the fourth Test but two late wickets means there is still all to play for tomorrow. Harmy and Jon Norman discuss! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

England and India continued their merry dance with neither side able to completely pull clear. Some real drama, intrigue and fantastic play following day two at the Oval. Harmy and Jon Norman discuss all of this and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On a day of drama India wrestled their way back into contention but surely it's still England who hold the advantage following day one of the 4th Test at the Oval. Steve Harmison and Jon Norman try and make sense of the madness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison discuss the fallout to the third Test between England and India, and look ahead to this week's fourth Test at The Oval. Harmy discusses why Jimmy Anderson should retire after this series, and whether we've potentially seen Jos Buttler's last match as a Test Cricketer. They are also joined by Indian Cricket Broadcaster Chetan Narula, who thinks Virat Kohli should STAND DOWN as captain, if they lose this series. Plus, we review the T20 Blast, and pay tribute to the late, great Ted Dexter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following England's innings victory Steve Harmison wonders whether Jimmy Anderson might be eyeing up the perfect farewell. The guys also discuss whether Buttler could struggle to regain his place if Bairstow and Pope score runs in the next two tests. And what changes India could make after this big defeat. Plenty to get your teeth stuck into. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is Harmy nervous about India coming back to win the 3rd Test? Because Jon Norman is. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.