The Cricket Podcast

It was a busy weekend in cricket as England bounced back against South Africa to level their series 1-1. Then on Sunday India beat Pakistan in cricket's biggest match.  Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes were the heroes for England as they helped the home team pile on a huge target. Wickets for Robinson, Anderson, Stokes and Broad made relatively easy work of South Africa as England wrapped up the win with...

Anderson and Broad lead the charge for England on day one of the second Test between England and South Africa. England fought back well, rolling South Africa for only 151, and leaving themselves in a really good position to fight back in the series overall.  Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CRICKETPOD at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketp...

The Asia Cup starts this week, with the pools stage. The big contest which everyone is looking forward to is India v Pakistan. The Cricket Podcast boys get together, joined by Nicholas Brookes (you can purchase his book An Island's Eleven: The Story of Sri Lankan Cricket now) to talk about the 5 major nations and discuss their chances. Who is taking home the trophy? Will the absence of Bumrah and...

England lost to South Africa in the first Test of their three match series. Will they be able to bounce back in the second contest at Old Trafford? South Africa have their own problems, but they are more structural, with only 28 scheduled matches over the next 5 years. And we go over some old classics... Is Bazball dead? Will Zak Crawley ever be dropped? Then in part two we talk about The Hundred....

Bazball returns to Lord's, but it was not a happy return. South Africa ran out clear winners as they were just too good for England. They bowled fast, accurately, and moved the ball too much as they won by an innings. RIP to Bazball, it was fun while it lasted Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CRICKETPOD at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricke...

Bazball returns to Lord's. Will South Africa or England come out on top after day one of the first Test between the two nations. South Africa come into the match having banned the word Bazball. England are denying it is a thing.  After a tough time on day one, do England have it in them to bounce back on day two? Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CRICKETPOD at MANSCAPED.com! #...

Bazball returns to Lord's. Will South Africa or England come out on top after day one of the first Test between the two nations. South Africa come into the match having banned the word Bazball. England are denying it is a thing.  In the event South Africa bowled brilliantly, leaving England 116-6 when it started to pour down and play was called for the day. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping w...

On this episode of The Cricket Podcast the boys preview England v South Africa, looking ahead to the first Test at Lord's later this week. Will South Africa banning the word Bazball help them, or have England already scored an early victory? What did Dean Elgar have to say ahead of the match? And how will both teams shape up, is Ollie Robinson back in? Then in part two Jack and Max talk about The...

The Women's Hundred has begun, with the Oval Invincibles taking on the Northern Superchargers. On a hot day both Invincibles sides were able to claim victory, with an exciting run chase in the men's game and a record run chase in the women's game. Back on Wednesday Birmingham Phoenix won, with Will Smeed smashing the first hundred in The Hundred. Cue loads of need for Smeed jokes.  Get 20% OFF @ma...

Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CRICKETPOD at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod The Cricket Podcast are joined by ESPN Cricinfo's Matt Roller to talk about news from across cricket. Trent Boult shocked the sport when he stepped back from his New Zealand central contract yesterday, so that he could focus on his family and playing in domestic leagues. Where does that leave the...

Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CRICKETPOD at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod The Cricket Podcast discuss the opening round of games of The Hundred with a couple of close games and big performances, we share all about Jack and Ross's experience in the Oval's press box. We discuss cricket business for the India vs West Indies games in Florida, how Harshal Patel's injury may...

Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CRICKETPOD at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Another varied show as The Cricket Podcast lads get stuck into the opening match of The Hundred. James Vince was the star of the show, lighting things up with 75, but Welsh Fire were terrible and that was a shame. They also chat about Ollie Robinson returning for England, India taking on the West...

Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CRICKETPOD at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod The Cricket Podcast boys release their preview of The Hundred. For both the men's and women's competition they go through the teams and predict who will finish where. From worst to first! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CRICKETPOD at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Our Twit...

Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CRICKETPOD at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod England are taking on South Africa in a T20 series. It is currently 1-1 with both sides having smashed a load of runs batting first. Bairstow, Stubbs and Roussow have been the main event so far, with sixes galore, and batting mayhem.  We also answer all of your questions from Twitter and Patreon. ...

Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CRICKETPOD at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod England played some more ODI cricket. It rained a bit. India played some more ODI cricket, it rained a bit there too, but the games were good. England women have also been playing ODI cricket. And Sam Northeast 410*, the 9th highest first class score ever.  Jack and Ross react to all that and more...

Jack sits down with Dan Weston to talk about England's ODI problems. What has happened to the team since the 2019 World Cup? Their batting has diminished significantly, their bowlers are all injured, and they can't win a game.  South Africa also looked pretty good in the series opener, as they won by 60 runs.  And they answer questions from the listeners, to round off the show.  We have a new spon...

India claimed victory in their three match ODI series over England. And they deserved it too. Int he final match Rishabh Pant smashed a ton, Hardik Pandya was great again and England had no answers. In the aftermath Ben Stokes retired from ODIs, what does this mean for England and where will they go next? And, are India the best ODI team in the world? Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our...

England levelled the series against India at 1-1. Taking the ODI series to a decider. After England stuttered to a sub-250 score India looked well on top, however record bowling figures for Reece Topley stopped them in their tracks. In total he took 6 for 24, ending the game as a contest before it even got close.  Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecr...

In the first ODI between England and India, Jasprit Bumrah stole the show. Taking the best match figures v England in the format since 2003 he blew away the England top order, and then the lower order as the hosts were skittled for just 110. India knocked it off very easily, to go 1-0 up in the series. And everyone was left a little short changed.  Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Pat...

Jack from The Cricket Podcast is joined by Cameron Ponsonby to talk about the England v India T20 series. India beat England 2-1 in the series, as India's bowlers were too strong in the first two matches. In the final game SKY smashed an unreal ton, dispatching England's bowlers to all parts.  What did we learn? Is it over for Kohli? And have England found an answer in Gleeson? Our Twitter and Ins...

In the first T20 of their three match series India comfortably beat England. Bhuvi Kumar was too good for the top order, as England were literally unable to hit the ball. This leaves questions for both teams to answer, why are England so bad at bowling? And will Virat Kohli return to India's first choice XI at the World Cup? Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreo...

The England vs India test series finale saw BazBall claim its fourth victory in a row as England chase a record 378 runs against Bumrah's India. Bairstow adds another century to his stunning run of form whilst Joe Root is performing as well, if not better, than Don Bradman. England tie the series that started last year 2-2 and they deserve it! The Cricket Podcast condemns the racism at Edgbaston a...

England are taking on India in the fifth match of their series from last year at Edgbaston. Chasing 378 England got off to a fantastic start, with Lees and Crawley dominating India. But Jasprit Bumrah lead a stirring fightback for the Indian side, taking two quick wickets and leaving the match in the balance.  Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricke...

England are taking on India in the fifth match of their series from last year. It started well for the hosts, with 5 wickets falling for 90. Sadly, for the English, Rishabh Pant took them to the cleaners, going ballistic and smoking the ball everywhere.  Can England's entertainers bounce back on day 2? Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our...

The Cricket Pod chaps are joined by Birmingham Phoenix, Leicestershire and Punjab Kings' data supremo Dan Weston to discuss the impact of the Ben Stokes & Brendan McCullum era on the England test team and what that could mean for selection, the use of data and the sustainability of the aggressive approach on a global scale.  We also discuss the future of the white ball team and celebrate Eoin Morg...