Cricket Week Podcast

Do Warwickshire have the bowling stock to win the County Championship?  Is Somerset’s weakness in the same area going to hold them back?  Can things get any worse for Gloucestershire?  And on another week of replacement player farce who would be a like-for-like replacement for Jimmy Anderson?  All this and ROTA WATCH!Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: cricket@talksport.co.ukHosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison, George Dobell & Nick FriendExec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is James Rew ready to open the batting for England after a superb start to the County Championship season, or does he need to bat in the top order for Somerset soon? Does he come in for Zak Crawley, or do England re-arrange the batting order to fit him in? Is Jacob Bethell putting his place in the side at risk by not playing any Cricket before the New Zealand series? Can Warwickshire challenge for the County Championship after a strong victory over Essex? Is England's fast bowling stocks bright ahead of the 2027 Ashes? Does the injury sub rule already need to be abandoned after yet more criticism this week? Is it an own goal by England's Women to play intra-squad matches instead of domestic Cricket?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can anyone stop Punjab Kings from winning the IPL after their unbeaten start to the season? What's gone so wrong for the Mumbai Indians so far this season? Do they need to start making brave calls and drop some star players? Can Kolkata Knight Riders push on after getting their first win of the season? How are the English players performing over the last week? Will Jacob Bethell ever get a game for Royal Challengers Bangalore? Who stands out in our Pundits Picks?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @SamEllard @AJarrodKimber @AbhijjwHosts: Sam Ellard, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Jarrod KimberProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will England's big three ever make up for the 25/26 Ashes debacle? Will Indian cricket ever be free of political interference? Why is the 150th anniversary pink ball Test a 'stinker' of a decision? And was day four and five at The Oval in 2025 a perfect showcase for the very best cricket can offer?Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: cricket@talksport.co.ukHost: Jon NormanExec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do replacement subs need replacing themselves? Should we enjoy Sussex while we can? Are the Counties doing over England? Problems at Surrey? And will Jon ever get invited to the Wisden Dinner?Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: cricket@talksport.co.ukHosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison, George Dobell & Nick FriendExec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After several injury replacements in the opening 2 rounds of the County Championship, does the rule need to be changed already? Will teams use the rule to their advantage at the business end of the season if things don't change? Should the rule be amended to impact injuries instead of muscular ones? How does the new replacement rule impact a Head Coach when it comes to selection? How does Somerset Head Coach Jason Kerr manage expectations around James Rew? Will he open the batting for Somerset to strengthen his case of playing for England?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Rajasthan Royals genuine contenders to win the IPL after their 100% start to the season? Are high-scoring T20s becoming boring, and how much has the Impact Sub contributed to that? What more can you say about Vaibhav Suryavanshi after another incredible innings? Is Jos Buttler officially back in form after back-to-back fifties for the Gujarat Titans? How did the England players fare over the IPL this week? Who do our pundits pick as their star performers of the week?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @SamEllard @AJarrodKimber @AbhijjwHosts: Sam Ellard, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Jarrod KimberProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Ollie Robinson two months away from an unlikely England comeback? Could Mason Crane hold the answer to England's spin conundrum? Are Warwickshire imitating old Surrey to become new Surrey? Are Hampshire in danger of the drop? And how long will it take Nick Friend to mention Leus De Ploy? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 @thecricketermagYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: cricket@talksport.co.ukHosts: Steve Harmison, Jon Norman, George Dobell and Nick FriendExec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does Jamie Smith's future with England lie at No.3 after his impressive century for Surrey this week? What does James Rew need to do get into the England Test squad? Is the door firmly shut on an England return for the likes of Ollie Robinson and Ben Foakes? Is Zak Crawley under huge pressure to keep his place as an England opener? What does Essex Head Coach Chris Silverwood make of the new injury substitute rule in County Cricket? What attracted Peter Fulton to become the new Middlesex Head Coach?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Punjab Kings genuine contenders to win the IPL after a strong start to the season, or will Royal Challengers Bangalore or Mumbai Indians go all the way again? Does Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer get enough credit for this role as their captain? What has Riyan Parag done to transform Rajasthan Royals' fortunes, and can they maintain their 100% start to the season? How long do Gujarat Titans persist with Jos Buttler as he struggles for form? What other England players are impressing in this year's IPL?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @SamEllard @AJarrodKimber @AbhijjwHosts: Sam Ellard, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Jarrod KimberProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will the new injury regulations mean for cricket and how will it change tactics? Does the disconnect between the England team and County Cricket continue? Who are the runners and riders for Div 1 and Div 2 of the County Championship? Who is most likely to go down? And will there be any point scheduling a day at the cricket for day four when Kent are playing? All this and plenty more as the chaps reunite for their fifth season of Following On: County CricketerInstagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: cricket@talksport.co.ukHosts: Steve Harmison, George Dobell, Nick Friend & Jon NormanExec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Ben Duckett's England place secure, or will he have to re-audition over the next few months with Nottinghamshire? How big a blow will Ben Stokes' recent injury when it comes to preparing for the New Zealand Test series? Can Nottinghamshire defend the County Championship title, or can Surrey win their 4th title in 5 seasons? How does Jack Leach feel about his England future? Has he spoken with the England management? Does Ollie Robinson have a chance of playing for England again? What now for Beyers Swanepoel after leaving a Cup Final early to fly to England?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Brendon McCullum prove he can adapt and learn after the ECB announced he will remain as England Head Coach? Can the ECB improve the culture of the team both on and off the field? What will England do to adapt and learn after a 4-1 defeat in the Ashes? Has Richard Gould and Richard Thompson made the right decision by backing Brendon McCullum to turn things around? Will there now be an improved relationship between England and County Cricket? Will there be more accountability when it comes to England selection?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does cricket exist outside of the Australian summer? Is it possible to be a 12 month a year cricket journalist in Australia? Do Aussies care much about what happens outside of their country? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: cricket@talksport.co.ukHosts: Steve Harmison, Jarrod Kimber & Jon NormanExec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do Surrey go one better and win back the County Championship after finishing second last season? How does Head Coach Gareth Batty pick up the likes of Ollie Pope and Jamie Smith after a difficult winter with England? Should more England players play in the County Championship at the start of the season? Is Dom Sibley in line for an England recall after impressing with over 1,200 runs last season? How does he stay motivated when it's perceived to be hard to break into the England setup under this current regime? Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @ScottTaylor_TSHosts: Scott TaylorProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has the introduction of an auction made The Hundred a better product on the field? Why did Sussex's James Coles go to London Spirit for £390,000? Is Zak Crawley constantly being set up to fail after another big move? Will the politics disappear now an IPL-owned franchise has bought a Pakistan player? What has the extra money done to make the competition the second best white-ball tournament behind the IPL?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 @Cricket_TSHosts: Neil Manthorp & Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did Hampshire go from being on the brink to now hosting an Ashes Test? How did the county end up signing one of the greatest ever Cricketers? What does the future of Cricket administration look like? How difficult is it to acquire an Ashes Test Match ahead of the usual counties? talkSPORT reporter Scott Taylor speaks with the former Hampshire Chair Rod Bransgrove to look back at his 25 years at the County.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @ScottTaylor_TSHosts: Scott TaylorProducer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who do neutral fans derive the most pleasure from watching lose? England, Australia or India? Or is there another team people just love to watch crash and burn? Why is it that supporters of teams all around the world line up to laugh and cheer when England fall flat on their face? Have India taken over as the team most people love to hate? And will we ever get bored of watching Australia lose? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: cricket@talksport.co.ukHosts: Steve Harmison, Jarrod Kimber & Jon NormanExec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will India go on to dominate in white-ball Cricket after retaining the T20 World Cup? Why are they so successful in the white-ball format? What can England learn from India when it comes to white-ball Cricket? Can Brendon McCullum show he can take this England team forward after the Ashes? Will they be better making a change? How have Durham been affected by the ongoing trouble in the Middle East? Can they bounce straight back to Division One next season?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp & Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which Pakistani players should be picked for The Hundred and what happens if they aren't? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 @ajarrodkimberYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: cricket@talksport.co.ukHosts: Steve Harmison, Jarrod Kimber & Jon NormanExec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.