The Bugle Ashes ZaltzCast

Andy and Chris try to work out what happened this summer. Including all the stats on player of the series Chris Woakes, and why the old boys were on top. Hosted by Andy Zaltzman and Chris Skinner. Hear more from The Bugle family at https://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Khawaja and Warner hit form just at the right/wrong time. We give reasons why England/Australia will win this test. Hosted by Andy Zaltzman and Chris Skinner Hear more from The Bugle family at https://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart Broad and Moeen Ali set to bow out, Jimmy has a birthday to celebrate, and Brook and Crawley get compared to the greats. Also, are Australia just going to chase this down and make the whole series feel weird? Hosted by Andy Zaltzman and Chris Skinner Hear more from The Bugle family at https://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the cricket swerved and undulated through various moods and tones, the second day of the 5th Test at The Oval saw very little to separate England and Australia. Hosted by Andy Zaltzman Hear more from The Bugle family at https://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a day of thwacks, whacks and counter attacks as Australia edged England on day 1 of the 5th Test at The Oval. Stand back for a hefty Stat Whack, featuring what is quite possibly the greatest stat of Andy's time on this statistical Earth. Hosted by Andy Zaltzman Hear more from The Bugle family at https://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the 5th Test at The Oval gets underway, Australia don't want to be the team that retain the Ashes only because it was wet, and England don't want to lose it at home for the first time since 2001. Andy brings you all of the stats, including how England could achieve something no other side has for over 65 years. Hosted by Andy Zaltzman Hear more from The Bugle family at https://thebuglepodcast.c...

Cricket unexpectedly happened, despite the weather, but nothing much happened. Marcus Labuschagne overcame the yips to hit a century, before Joe Root took him out. Meanwhile Andy explains, with stats, how Jimmy Anderson's bowling compares to last year, after another wicketless day. Hosted by Andy Zaltzman Hear more from The Bugle family at https://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Day 3 of the 4th Test saw boundary-thwacking brutality and high calibre bowling from England as they once again eviscerated Australia, with Bairstow and Wood playing starring roles. But is the rain about to put a dampener on the fun? Hear all the stats on another extraordinary day then get ready to stand back for a stat whack. Hosted by Andy Zaltzman Hear more from The Bugle family at https://theb...

England put on one of their most Bazballisticious displays in the past 15 months in Day 2 at Old Trafford as Zak Crawley hit 189 in a stunning day of cricket. Meanwhile, Pat Cummins had an absolute stinker and Moheen Ali played a cover drive that made all in the world feel well. Hosted by Andy Zaltzman Hear more from The Bugle family at https://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

England bowlers got to work on Australia at Old Trafford with Chris Woakes taking four wickets and Stuart Broad taking his 600th wicket in Test cricket. Andy takes some of your questions (Qs) in a Q&A, with Andy supplying the As (answers). Hosted by Andy Zaltzman. Hear more from The Bugle family at https://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy, Nish and Chris pick over the emotional rollercoaster of what has already been one of the classic Test series, reflect on the Women's Ashes, and look ahead to the 4th Test at Old Trafford and whether it could be a farewell for Jimmy Anderson. Hosted by Andy Zaltzman, with Nish Kumar and Chris Addison Hear more from The Bugle family at https://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

England narrowly thrash Australia and both the men's and women's sides are biting at Australia's heels. Andy and Chris review the impact of the team changes, admire Harry Brook's stats and look forward to the next matches. Hosted by Andy Zaltzman, with Chris Skinner Hear more from The Bugle family at http://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia could be on the verge of winning the Ashes, but their top order is having a stinker. Also, some love for Moeen and his all-round skills, Travis Head and Stuart Broad. Let's hit refresh on the weather app. Hear more from The Bugle family at http://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Pat Cummins an all time great, what's up with Steve Smith, did Mark Wood break a record and is David Warner done for? Hear more from The Bugle family at http://thebuglepodcast.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitchell Marsh and Mark Wood have brilliant days, and Chris and Andy celebrate both. Also, a good day for Chris Woakes and a bad day for people who try to catch balls. Plus, who is Todd Murphy and what is he plotting? Hear more from The Bugle family at http://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stokes plays one of the greatest ever innings in a losing situation, the cricketing world goes to war, everyone must be exhausted and we start again in two days! Andy and Chris give their take. Hear more from The Bugle family at http://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duckett versus Starc, Bouncers versus Fun, and Pope versus Sleep. Another unorthodox day and Andy and Chris break it down. Listen to more from the Bugle, buy our books and see us live. Go to http://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy tells the truth behind the numbers, from the lows of missed chances to highs of Usman Khawaja's batting. Was Chris right to miss the whole day's play? Plus, will England win the match on day 4, with time to spare? Listen to more from the Bugle, buy our books and see us live. Go to http://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was this a terrible, or brilliant day for England? Are they done with all these stumpings, and why do both sides keep bowling no balls? Listen to more from the Bugle, buy our books and see us live. Go to http://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Chris reflect on a day of protests, Steve Smithery and below par England bowling. But, on the upside, wickets for Joe Root. Listen to more from the Bugle, buy our books and see us live. Go to http://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy is back with (Producer) Chris Skinner to preview the Lord's test, with the use of stats. In focus: England's bowling, their use of Tongue and their nude nuts. Also; fragile batting orders, and our official predictions. Plus, some love and statistics for Tammy Beaumont. Listen to more from the Bugle, buy our books and see us live. Go to http://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

What on earth was that! Australia repeatedly threw it away then won it. England repeatedly won it then threw it away. Or something like that. Hear more from The Bugle family at http://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Of course this wildest of all test matches stands on a knife edge. Here's the stats! Hear more from The Bugle family at http://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enough time in a shortened day for Ben Stokes to start putting fielders in all kinds of places. It sort of worked. Plus, Ollie Pope's weird numbers. Hear more from The Bugle family at http://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England made some crucial mistakes, Usman was silky, what was the stat of the day? Hear more from The Bugle family at http://thebuglepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.