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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: Ashes Inquest - Fifth Test; Day Four - Bethell's Maiden Test Century & Do We Expect Too Much From Harry Brook? 07.01.2026

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 4 of the 5th Ashes Test in Sydney, with England closing on 302-8, a lead of 119 runs. They discuss Jacob Bethell's maiden Test century and debate what he can go on to achieve after reaching three figures in first-class Cricket for the very first time. Plus, they hear from him, and discuss if we are expecting...

Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fifth Test; Day Three - England Toil On Another Frustrating Day For The Bowlers! 06.01.2026

Sam Ellard is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 3 of the 5th Ashes Test in Sydney, with Australia closing on 518-7, a lead of 134 runs. They discuss another disappointing performance by England's bowlers, why they are struggling to be effective on these surfaces, and they hear from the England all-rounder Jacob Bethell. Plus, they discuss if Travis Head is...

Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fifth Test; Day Two - Root's Century; Smith's Dismissal & Why Can't England Bowl To A Plan?! 05.01.2026

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day Two of the 5th Ashes Test between Australia and England in Sydney, with Australia closing on 166-2, trailing by 218 runs. They discuss another Test century for Joe Root as his 41st Test ton helped England to a competitive total, and they debate if he can carry on until the next away Ashes in 2029/30. They als...

Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fifth Test; Day One - Brook & Root Star On Rain-Affected First Day In Sydney 04.01.2026

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day One of the 5th Ashes Test in Sydney, with England closing on 211-3 after a rain-affected first day at the SCG. They discuss England's position in the Test Match, where Zak Crawley has done enough in this series to stay as England's opener going forwards, and they debate if Brendon McCullum should look to brin...

Cricket Collective - What Now For England After MCG Test Win & A Tribute To Hugh Morris 30.12.2025

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 4-wicket victory in the 4th Ashes Test in Melbourne. They discuss what next for the Stokes-McCullum regime after securing England's first Test win in Australia in 15 years. They debate if wholesale changes should be made after this tour, or if the current regime just needs refinement instead. CODE Sp...

Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fourth Test - England End Long Year Wait For An Ashes Win In Australia! 27.12.2025

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the fourth Test between Australia and England at the MCG, as England end their 15-year wait for an away Ashes victory, with a 4-wicket win inside two days at Melbourne. They discuss whether the pitch was good enough to host Test Match Cricket, reflect on what a win will do for this England side, and they hear fro...

Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fourth Test; Day One - 20 Wickets Fall On Manic Day In Melbourne! 26.12.2025

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test between Australia and England in Melbourne, with Australia closing on 4-0, a lead of 46 runs. They react to an entertaining's day Cricket at a record crowd at the MCG, as England are dismissed for just 110 after earlier bowling Australia out for 152. They hear from England bowler Josh...

How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - Learning from the Oppo 24.12.2025

Well England have fallen at the first three hurdles and are 3-0 down with two Tests to go. So maybe this podcast can be filed away and listened to in four years time. Except that Goughie speaks to former South Africa coach Mickey Arthur who talks about why losing in Australia helped them get into a position to win. Former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn explains why every player needs to play...

Cricket Collective - How do England move forward after Ashes humiliation & Is McCullum under pressure?! 22.12.2025

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 82-run defeat to Australia in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, as they officially lose the 2025/26 Ashes series. They hear from both England captain Ben Stokes & Australia captain Pat Cummins, and ask if Brendon McCullum's position as England Head Coach is under threat. Cricbuzz's Cricket Writer...

Following On: Ashes Inquest - Third Test; Day Five - England Lose The Ashes Inside 11 Days! 21.12.2025

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 82-run defeat to Australia in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, with Australia retaining the Ashes following an unassailable 3-0 series lead. They examine where it went wrong for England in this series, and hear from both the Head Coach Brendon McCullum and the captain Ben Stokes. As well as this, CODE...

Following On: Ashes Inquest - Third Test; Day Four - England on the verge of losing the Ashes! 20.12.2025

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 4 of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, with England closing on 207-6, still needing a further 228 runs for victory. They discuss a much-needed return to form for Zak Crawley at the top of the order, Harry Brook's dismissal, and they discuss what direction to the England Test side should go in after an imminen...

Following On: Ashes Inquest - Third Test; Day Three - Head's Ton Puts England On The Brink of Ashes Defeat! 19.12.2025

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 3 of the third Ashes Test between Australia and England in Adelaide, with Australia closing on 271-4, a lead of 356 runs. They look back at another defeat day for England's bowlers, discuss the decision for Ben Stokes not to bowl himself in this innings, and ask what total would be too much for England to cha...

Following On: Ashes Inquest - Third Test; Day Two - Was This The Day 'Bazball' Is Finished?! 18.12.2025

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 2 of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, as England finish on 213-8, still trailing by 158 runs. They discuss why England continue to struggle with the bat despite the batting friendly conditions, debate if Ollie Pope has played his final Test for England, and they ask if this England team are simply not good e...

Following On: Ashes Inquest - Third Test; Day One - Carey's Century Leaves Test In The Balance! 17.12.2025

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day One of the third Ashes Test between Australia and England in Adelaide, with Australia closing on 326-8. They reflect on Alex Carey's century, discuss some of the Australian batters' shot selection, and debate if Ben Stokes should have took the new ball alongside Jofra Archer. As well as this, they are joined by the form...

How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - Batters 16.12.2025

In Episode Seven of How to Win the Ashes, Darren Gough is joined by former Australia captain Michael Clarke, former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and broadcaster Jarrod Kimber to talk about the art of batting. For more Ashes content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cricket Collective - Tongue In For Must-Win Test & Has Mark Wood Played His Final England Test?! 15.12.2025

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to this week's third Ashes Test between Australia and England in Adelaide. They discuss the team news for the game, as Josh Tongue replaces Gus Atkinson for England's only change, as first-choice spinner Shoaib Bashir is again overlooked. They also reflect on Mark Wood's latest injury setback, and debate if that...

Darren Gough's Ashes - McCullum Backs Batters As England Prepare For Must-Win Ashes Test! 15.12.2025

Jon Norman is joined by the former England bowler Darren Gough to look ahead to the third Ashes Test between Australia and England, which starts in Adelaide on Tuesday night in the UK. They hear from Brendon McCullum, who has backed his Top 7 to come good and discuss any possible changes they'll make to the bowling attack for this week's Test. Double Ashes winner Steve Harmison discusses what next...

How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - When The Wheels Fall Off 11.12.2025

With England's Ashes going much the same way as they normally do in Australia, Darren Gough is joined by Steve Harmison and Jarrod Kimber to talk about what cricket teams do when the wheels start falling off....... For more Ashes content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cricket Collective - Is 'Bazball' At A Crossroads After Another Heavy Ashes Defeat?! 09.12.2025

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 8-wicket defeat to Australia in the second Ashes Test in Perth. They discuss if Bazball is at a crossroads after England went 2-0 down, hear from England captain Ben Stokes, and debate what changes they need to make to the XI ahead of next week's third Test in Adelaide. Australian Cricket Writer Jarr...

Following On: Ashes Inquest - Second Test Review - What Next For England After Going 2-0 Down?! 07.12.2025

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at England's 8-wicket defeat to Australia in the 2nd Ashes Test in Brisbane. They reflect on England's tactics with the bat in the first session, and discuss if it was too little too late. Plus they discuss where next for England after going 2-0 down in the series, debate if they'll make any squad changes ahead of the 3rd Test...

Following On: Ashes Inquest - Second Test - Day Three - Have England Lost The Ashes Inside 5 Days?! 06.12.2025

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day 3 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, with England closing on 134-6, still trailing by a further 43 runs. They examine why England continue to struggle in Australian conditions, discuss why England are battling to save the Ashes after just 5 days of Cricket, and they praise Mitchell Starc after another good showing fr...

Following On: Ashes Inquest - Second Test; Day Two - Has England's Lack of Preparation Cost Them?! 05.12.2025

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 2 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, with Australia closing on 378-6, a lead of 44 runs. They debate if England's lack of preparation cost them, discuss how important it is for England's bowlers to have a rest after they bowl Australia out, and look ahead to what will happen on Day 3. Don't forget, you can...

Following On: Ashes Inquest - Second Test; Day One - Root Breaks Duck In Australia As England Edge First Day! 04.12.2025

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 1 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, with England are closing on 325-9. They debate if it was England's day, reflect on Joe Root breaking his duck of scoring a Test century in Australia, and they praise Mitchell Starc after he became the most successful left-arm seamer in Test Cricket. You can keep up-to-d...

How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - Fast Bowlers 03.12.2025

Former England pacer Darren Gough continues his quest to find out what it takes to win an overseas Ashes.   In this episode he looks at his specialist subject. Bowling fast. Guests include former speedsters Dale Steyn and Damien Fleming as well as two batters who had to pad up and face some of the fastest bowlers in the game, Matt Prior and Michael Clarke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Cricket Collective - England Aim To Level The Series In Pink Ball Test! 02.12.2025

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the second Ashes Test, which gets underway in Brisbane on Thursday morning. They hear from England captain Ben Stokes, and debate what the make up of the side will be with the absence of Mark Wood. CODE Sports' Cricket Writer Daniel Cherny discusses the latest from the Australian camp, as the debate over who...

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