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Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show

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The Following On Podcast is the very best of talkSPORT's cricket output with original programming, features, big name guests and immediate reaction whenever the England cricket team plays.   Every Tuesday, 'The Cricket Collective' brings you a world view of the game with Neil Manthorp and Ashes star Steve Harmison.   Every single time England play, talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman presents the show from the ground shortly after play has finished with a rotating cast of guests.   And whenever talkSPORT go on tour with the England cricket team a daily show is brought straight to your podcas...

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Following On - A HISTORIC Day At Lord's As Women's Test Between England & India Firmly In The Balance 10.07.2026

Neil Manthorp is joined by Cricket Analyst & Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and Women's Cricket Commentator Georgie Heath to look back at Day 1 of the Women's Test between England and India at Lord's, with England closing on 21-1 in reply to India's 285 all out. How does it feel seeing a historic Women's Test at Lord's? Who will be the happier of the two sides after the first day's play? Are we exp...

Howzat for a Pod - Bull Stops Play 08.07.2026

On this week’s episode, Sam Ellard was back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath. England get smashed in the Final of the Women's T20 World Cup. Can anyone stop the Aussies? Meanwhile England's white ball side show the Test team how to get over the line. Could the Brook/McCullum partnership work at Test level? What do you do when a raging bull stops play in your local club cricket game? The guy...

Following On - Bethell To Open In ODI Cricket; England's Captaincy Conundrum & Babar REAPPOINTED Pakistan Captain 08.07.2026

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to preview England's upcoming ODI series against India, discuss who should be England's next Test captain, and they look back at the Women's T20 World Cup Final. Plus, they are joined on the show by Broadcaster Behram Qazi to discuss Babar Azam being reappointed as Pakistan's Test captain and to look ahead to their Test serie...

What's your XI for Headingley and who should be England's next captain? 07.07.2026

Who should be England's XI for Leeds and why is this such a difficult question to answer? Who should be England's next red ball captain and why is this an even more difficult riddle to solve? All of this plus Jon tries to shoehorn in as many Surrey players as possible into the reckoning. Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricket Twitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @ajarrodkimber @cameronponsonby YouTube: https://...

Following On - Nasser Hussain PREVIEWS The ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final 03.07.2026

Scott Taylor speaks with the former England captain Nasser Hussain ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final between England and Australia on Sunday. They discuss England's chances of victory, how tough a test Australia will be, and what's most impressed him about England in this tournament so far. You can watch the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final for free on Sky Mix via Freeview, as well as Sk...

What went on behind the scenes before, during and after Stokes' retirement bombshell 02.07.2026

What really happened in the Press Box when news of Ben Stokes' retirement broke? Where now for England, Baz, Rob and the red ball captaincy? Are there any winners in all of this? What will England do about Harry Brook? And did anybody know he was about to quit? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricket Twitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @legsidelizzy @ajarrodkimber YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCric...

Howzat for a Pod - English cricket is a mess! 01.07.2026

On this week’s episode, Sam Ellard was joined by Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath making her Howzat for a Pod debut! After a crazy week in the world of cricket there was plenty to get into! Ben Stokes is gone! What did Faraaz and Georgie make of the decision? Could Harry Brook really be the next England captain? Faraaz gives his ‘Fazball’ manifesto. We discuss Ireland’s incredible series win over Ind...

Following On - Will McCullum Follow Stokes Out Of The England Door & New Zealand Punch Above Their Weight (Again!) 30.06.2026

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to reflect on England's 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand? What now for Ben Stokes following his retirement from International Cricket? Is there any way back for him if the current regime changes, or is he done as an International Cricketer? How much pressure is under England Hea...

Following On - What Next For Brendon McCullum & England's Test Side After RARE Home Defeat?! 29.06.2026

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 160-run defeat to New Zealand in the third and final Test at Trent Bridge. What now for England's Test side after a first home defeat in a three-match Test series in 14 years? Should Brendon McCullum remain as England Head Coach after overseeing a run of 2 wins in their 9 Test matches and a losing re...

Following On - Ben Stokes Announces SHOCK Retirement As England Head Towards Series Defeat! 28.06.2026

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 4 of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with England closing on 103-4, needing an unlikely 270 more runs to win. Why has Ben Stokes decided to retire now? Is there possibly any way back for him if there is change with the c...

Following On - Are New Zealand Favourites To Win The Series As England Toil At Trent Bridge?! 27.06.2026

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 3 of the third Test between England and New Zealand. New Zealand closed on 120-3, leading by 204 runs. Are New Zealand now favourites to win this Test & the series after an 11-wicket day? How impressive has Zak Foulkes been since coming in as an injury repla...

Following On - Duckett's Century Helps England Fight Back On Day 2 At Trent Bridge! 26.06.2026

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 2 of the third Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with England closing on 223-2, still trailing by 215 runs. Has Ben Stokes yet again shown his worth to this England side after helping dismiss New Zealand quickly on Day 2? How important was it...

Following On - Have New Zealand GIFTED England An Opportunity After Latham & Conway's Centuries?! 25.06.2026

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 1 of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with New Zealand closing on 361-4. Have New Zealand left the door for open after losing 4 wickets in the evening session? Do they need to score at least 500 to avoid any chance of los...

Howzat for a Pod - Faraaz and England's cricketing SHOCKERS, records SMASHED and Sunday roast tips 24.06.2026

Sam Ellard and Faraaz Noor are back for this week's episode of 'Howzat for a Pod' following an eventful few days in the world of cricket. Did Faraaz have a worse cricketing weekend than the England team? Ben Stokes is back as captain for the 2nd test, correct decision? How did the debutants get on? Is there anything this sensational 15 year old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, can't do? Can England's women...

Following On - How Difficult Is It To REGAIN Trust Once It's Broken & Will Stokes Return With His Reputation Enhanced?! 24.06.2026

Jon Norman is joined by the former England wicket-keeper Matt Prior and Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber to reflect on another busy week for English Cricket off the field. How difficult is it to regain the trust once it's broken? How important are honest conversations for a healthy team culture? How did Matt find the balance of brutally honest and not crossing a line with his team-mates? Will Ben Stok...

Following On - Will Stokes & McCullum's Relationship Ever Be The Same, Or Shall England Make A Change?! 23.06.2026

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 253-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval, and ahead to this week's series decider at Trent Bridge. They are also joined on the show by Women's Cricket Journalist and Author Raf Nicholson to discuss the biggest talking points from the T20 World Cup. Is Ben Stokes' relationship with...

Following On - Is Next Week's Third Test BOOM Or BUST For Brendon McCullum As England Head Coach?! 22.06.2026

Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney and Broadcaster Cameron Ponsonby to reflect on England's 253-run defeat to New Zealand at The Oval, and look ahead to the third Test at Trent Bridge next week. Is Brendon McCullum at risk of losing his job if they lose this series? Or will the hierarchy make a decision after this Test Match regardless of the outcome? How will fans...

Following On - Is England's Lack Of Experience Showing As New Zealand March Towards Victory? 20.06.2026

Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 4 of the second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval, with England closing on 182-5, with New Zealand needing another 5 wickets for victory. Is England's lack of experience showing as New Zealand look set for victory? How valuable has Matt Henry been to this New Zealand attack? Will today be a serie...

Following On - Did England PROVE They Got Their Team Selection Wrong As New Zealand Dominate On Day 3? 19.06.2026

Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 3 of the Second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval, with New Zealand closing on 252-3, a lead of 352 runs? Did England show today that they selected the wrong team? Why is Henry Nicholls seemingly underappreciated despite two centuries in his last 3 innings? Will England conceding over 60 extras c...

Following On - Phillips Century Leaves England On The Ropes After Dramatic Day 2! 18.06.2026

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 2 of the second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval, with England closing on 222-6, still trailing by 169 runs. Was this the day New Zealand moved a huge step closer to levelling the series? Why did England not bowl Jofra Archer until the very end of the evening session? Should Glenn Phillips ba...

Following On - Baker's Maiden Test Wicket; Archer's Fiery Spell & New Zealand's Wasted Opportunity! 17.06.2026

Jon Norman is joined by the former England wicket-keeper Matt Prior and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 1 of the second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval, with New Zealand closing on 291-7 after being put in to bat. Who will be the happier of the two sides after Day 1? Will New Zealand feel like they've wasted an opportunity by throwing so many wicket...

Howzat for a Debut | Stokes DROPPED | Best siblings in cricket | Who's got the biggest aura? 17.06.2026

Welcome to Howzat for a Pod. Sam Ellard and Faraaz Noor are in the hot seats for the very first episode to break down a massive week of cricket action. The busiest woman in cricket, Georgie Heath is also with us as she dials in inbetween commentating on T20 Women's World Cup. She'll be alongside the guys in studio from next week! What is the latest with Ben Stokes after he was dropped for the seco...

Following On - Does Ben Stokes Have A Future As Test Captain; Williamson's Retirement & Sensational Sussex! 16.06.2026

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the second Test between England and New Zealand, which starts at the Kia Oval on Wednesday. They hear from the England Head Coach Brendon McCullum, and are joined on the show by the New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra. Will Ben Stokes continue in his role as England Test captain when he returns to the fold aft...

Following On - Does Brendon McCullum's Press Conference Hint Ben Stokes Won't Return As England Captain?! 15.06.2026

Jon Norman is joined by commentator Neil Manthorp to look ahead to England's second Test against New Zealand, with live ball-by-ball commentary available for overseas listeners on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Does Brendon McCullum's press conference suggest that Ben Stokes won't be returning as England Test captain? Why didn't McCullum come out and assure England fans that Stokes will be...

EMERGENCY POD! - Stokes & Atkinson DROPPED FROM ENGLAND TEST SQUAD 10.06.2026

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson will not play for England at The Oval next week. So what does this mean for their futures? Why has Joe Root been asked to captain ahead of the vice-captain Harry Brook? What team will England put out onto the park? Steve Harmison and Jon Norman discuss this and more. Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricket Twitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611  YouTube: https://www.youtu...

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