The Cricket Podcast

On this podcast Max, Jack and Ross provide their judgement on the IPL team's retention strategy for the 2023 Indian Premier League.  Sunrisers Hyderabad rip it all up, Mumbai India's clear the decks, CSK release an old favourite, Lucknow Super Giants play with fire, Gujarat Titans play it safe, KKR continue to be weird, Delhi Capitals keep a strong base, Punjab Kings go mad and release Mayank Agar...

We bring our reaction to the T20 World Cup Final. England took on Pakistan at the MCG. Batting first Pakistan set a relatively low score, however good bowling and a tricky pitch made things difficult. Cometh the hour cometh Ben Stokes, who settled in, steadied the ship and then eventually accelerated to help England to victory. Meaning they are world champions in both white balls formats Our Twitt...

We bring our reaction to the T20 World Cup Semi-Final between England and India. England started very well, doing an excellent job to restrict the Indian batters. However, later in the innings, Hardik Pandya unleashed a powerful onslaught to help India post a very competitive score.  Or so it seemed. In reality it was way under-par, as Alex Hales lit the Indian attack up, to set up a comfortable w...

We bring our reaction to the T20 World Cup Semi-Final between Pakistan and New Zealand. Pakistan got off to a great start, limiting New Zealand's scoring and picking up regular wickets. Will they be able to stay on top? Or can the Kiwis fightback through the rest of the game? Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our channel membership: https:...

We bring our reaction to the final games within the T20 World Cup's super 12 stage. India beat Zimbabwe, Pakistan beat Bangladesh and the Netherlands beat South Africa (YES THEY CHOKED AGAIN!) in Group 2 to join New Zealand and England in the semi finals! The Cricket World Cup of Chaos Continues!!! We also chat about the semi-finals, giving our thoughts on who we think will qualify for the final,...

We bring our reaction to the T20 World Cup's super 12 stage. Pakistan pulled off a win to survive in the tournament. Their win over South Africa means they aren't dead and their chances of pulling off a "1992" live on. On Friday, Australia overcame Afghanistan but missed out on the chance to overhaul England's NRR. A win for England will see them through. We were joined on this episode by ESPN Cri...

We bring our reaction to the T20 World Cup's super 12 stage. England roared back against New Zealand, as they completed a comprehensive win and restated their title ambitions. Will they carry on this form, and are they a favourite again? India meanwhile suffered a rain scare v Bangladesh. Eventually the teams got back onto the pitch, in slightly controversial circumstances, and India survived the...

The TCP lads are joined by Dan Weston to bring our reaction to the T20 World Cup's super 12 stage. The headlines from the last few days was South Africa sneaking past India, Pakistan bouncing slightly back against the Netherlands, Bangladesh ruining the Zimbabwe party and New Zealand smashing world cup dark horses Sri Lanka. Its all to play for this week! Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod...

We bring our reaction to the T20 World Cup's super 12 stage. The headline from the last few days was Zimbabwe's heroic win over Pakistan. The game went down to the last ball, but Brad evans held his own to seal a famous win for the Zimbabweans. Then things got weird, so we'll try and explain the Pak Bean phenomenon.  Elsewhere it rained.  Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: http...

We bring our reaction to the T20 World Cup's super 12 stage. The headline from the latest batch of games is the no result between South Africa and Zimbabwe, an outcome which could be a hammer blow to South Africa's chances of qualification.  Elsewhere England LOST to Ireland and Australia bounced back against Sri Lanka! How did Ireland's heroes pull off the famous win? Our Twitter and Instagram: @...

We bring our reaction to the biggest game in global cricket. India taking on Pakistan. Pakistan picked up the win in the last T20 World Cup, as India slipped to an early exit. However, this time out India took the honours. Virat "King" Kohli doing most of the damage, as he played one of the great innings in the history of T20 World Cups to guide India to a sensational last ball victory.  We'll als...

Yesterday the Netherlands and Sri Lanka booked their spot in the Super 12. It was a tight affair for the Netherlands who had to rely on the UAE beating Namibia to make it through. In the second group there are two close fixtures to review, before we take a look forward to the Super 12 stage. In the first the West Indies crashed out of the competition, as Ireland overcame them and made it through t...

The second round of games at the T20 World Cup in Australia produced a selection of fantastic comebacks. Ireland, Sri Lanka and West Indies all rebounded from defeats to give themselves a chance of making the next round of the tournament.  How are we finding all this chaos? Who do we think will make it through? Which bounce back was best? Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: http...

The opening day of the T20 World Cup lived up the hype. We saw epic drama as Sri Lanka collapsed v Namibia, and in the process left themselves perilously close to elimination. Will they be able to fight back? Then, in the later game, the Netherlands overcame the UAE in a ridiculously close, low scoring, thriller. Can the Netherlands improve in later matches, or will they be road kill for Namibia?...

Earlier this week we asked for questions prior to recording our T20 World Cup preview show. We received sooooooo many, so many in fact that we thought we'd be best served releasing a show where all we do is answer them. Jack and Ross are on the mic for this episode, as we discuss everything from toss bias, to who has the best middle order, to our predictions for biggest disappointment. Big thanks...

On this episode of The Cricket Podcast the boys talk you through the first stage of the T20 Cricket World Cup. 8 teams make up the group stage of the tournament, split into two groups. We review each team, talking you through star players, their tournament prospect, and which famous person represents them best.  We also talk about the Buttler controversy. Should he have appealed to get Wade out? W...

On this episode of The Cricket Podcast the boys spoke with Matt Roller from ESPN Cricinfo. Matt has just returned from Paksitan where he reported on England's 7 match series. We chat with him about what it was like witnessing the historic tour, his favourite moments on the trip, and what he made of the cricket.  Which team is shaping up best for the World Cup? How was the atmosphere? And, of cours...

England claimed a series win over Pakistan, after winning back to back matches in Karachi. Dawid Malan was the big hero with the bat tonight, as he lit up the Pakistan attack, taking England to 200+ Meanwhile, in India, Suryakumar Yadav continued his global tour of destruction. Backed up by KL Rahul, Hardik, Kohli and the bowlers India cruised to an easy win against South Africa.  Get 20% OFF @man...

Max and Jack are joined by Cameron Ponsonby to discuss all of the day's action as England failed to chase once again against Pakistan, India steamrolled South Africa and, back in England, the County Championship wraps up. Plus, we take a deep dive into Viz comics and Billy the Fish! Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod  Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our channel membership...

A packed show featuring a whole host of white ball mayhem. Starting off with a big discussion about the Mankad in Saturday's fixture between the English and Indian women's sides. Was it a fair thing to do, or was it the cowards way out? Then the boys discuss the Pakistan v England series. It has been a cracker so far and is poised well at 2-2. However, England really should have been 3-1 up, as th...

Dan Weston joined the podcast to talk all things T20. Starting off with England, who returned to Pakistan for the first time in 17 years this week. They are 1-0 up in their 7 match T20 series and already there are some talking points. Why are Pakistan so one dimensional? Which England batter is a potential AB de Villiers? And is Luke Wood the next England T20 star? In part two they turn their atte...

In a truly unbelievable turn of events The Cricket Podcast managed to secure an interview with Cheteshwar Pujara. Enjoy our 25 minute conversation with the Indian Test match legend, where we discuss a range of topics. Starting with his time at Sussex CCC this season, and then moving on to discuss his game, how he prepares for big matches, how he handles the pressure of playing for India and the be...

England destroyed South Africa in the final Test of their three match series. Wrapping the game up in 150 overs. Was this because they are the best cricket team ever? Or is it because they were playing on a heinously bad cricket pitch? In the Asia Cup Sri Lanka claimed the trophy. They played magnificent cricket through the tournament, and easily dispatched a poor Pakistan in the final. And, some...

A three part show this week! The boys start with India v Pakistan. It was a thriller of a game claimed eventually by Pakistan as Asif Ali smashed Bhuvi everywhere in the 19th overs. But did Arshdeep drop the game in the over before? Then they chat England, who host Pakistan for the conclusion of their Test series. Who is going to claim victory at the Oval? Finally, the boys recap The Hundred. Ross...

The Hundred has reached the knock out stage, as the group stage wraps up. Friday night sees a double header of eliminator matches, before Saturday's final. Who has made it there and what are our predictions for the eventual winner? In the Asia cup, India and Afghanistan have qualified for the super 4. Both won their second game of the tournament, overcoming Bangladesh and Hong Kong respectively. H...