The Cricket Podcast

The 2021/22 Ashes series is underway, as The Cricket Podcast boys get together to recap day one of the second Test between Australia and England. Entering day 3 of the day/night Test, England will need to hope that they are in a good position to level the series. Australia, on the other hand, will want to ensure their good start wasn't wasted and will be looking to go 2-0 up. On the day England st...

The 2021/22 Ashes series is underway, as The Cricket Podcast boys get together to recap day one of the second Test between Australia and England. England struggled badly for runs in the first Test, so will need to make sure that they put up a score this time around to stay in the Test. Meanwhile, Australia, under Steve Smith, will be relying on their inexperienced bowling attack to produce the goo...

The 2021/22 Ashes series is underway, as The Cricket Podcast boys get together to recap day one of the second Test between Australia and England. So far in the day's play Australia have batted carefully, making England work very hard in the field. Labuschagne became the third fastest Australian to 2000 Test runs, Warner added another 50 to his collection, and only Marcus Harris failed. Eventually...

The 2021/22 Ashes series is underway, as The Cricket Podcast boys get together to recap day four of the first Test, between England and Australia. In the end Australia ran out as easy winners, after England collapsed in the morning. This means they will take a 1-0 lead into the day night Test in Adelaide.  England have a lot to think about. After their remarkable day 3 fight back, it took less tha...

Ross and Max are slightly more cheerful today as they review the thrid day's play of the first test between Australia and England. England started the day needing to take three quick wickets, which they didn't quite manage, leaving them well behind. But finally they showed some spirit and Dawid Malan and Joe Root both ended the day unbeaten, with England 2 wickets down and *only* 58 runs behind. I...

Jack and Max are joined by analyst Dan Weston to discuss the second day's play at the Gabba in the first Ashes test. Despite forecasts there was no rain to save England and impede Australia's progress, as Travis Head's brisk century all but ended the match as a contest. Australia will head into day 3 nearly 200 runs ahead, and only a mircale will save England. How did we get to this point? What's...

The 2021/22 Ashes series is underway, as The Cricket Podcast boys get together to recap day one of the first Test, between England and Australia. The Gabba has traditionally been a happy hunting ground for Australia (India aside), so they were confident going into the match. And things quickly disintegrated for England, as they collapsed before lunch, to hand Australia a massive early advantage. W...

The Cricket Podcast bring you their (belated) Ashes preview. Jack and Max take a look through the teams announced for the first Test, assessing which England players they are confident will perform, and which Australians are most scary. Will Root to do the business down under? Or will Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, and the rest of the gang inflict a lot of pain on England over the next 6 weeks? Then (a...

Max and Ross review the rollercoaster journey of the 1st Test Match between India vs New Zealand. Shreyas Iyer impressed on debut and has surely taken Rahane's spot for the next Test. The spin trio of Axar, Jadeja and Ashwin took 17 wickets between them and came within one ball of victory but the grit, determination and talent of the Kiwi's we have grown accustomed to was in there yet again as the...

On this episode of The Cricket Podcast we chat with Benny Howell. Benny Howell is an English cricketer who has developed a reputation as a formidable short format bowler, who is famous for his many variations.  He talks about his inspiration to start experimenting with different techniques. How he gets a new variation ready for a match. What his plans are for the future. And how he became one of T...

In part one of this episode we talk about the cricket over the last week. India have been taking on New Zealand in three T20s, winning them all and setting up their top flight Test series up very well. Can the Kiwis do anything away from home to surprise the Indians? We also chat about the crazy final over between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in a match which went down to the wire.  In part two (29:00...

This week Azeem Rafiq spoke in the UK Parliament, at DCMS hearing on racism within English cricket. The Cricket Podcast are joined by Nakul Pande (@NakulMPande) for a discussion about the story to date, what happened at the DCMS hearing, and where English cricket can go next.  Find us below: Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: h...

The T20 World Cup has come to an end which means it is time for us to review the competition. We talk about our favourite moments, our players of the tournament, the biggest flops and name out combined best XI. This is great fun and leaves us with a team full of leg spinners, and a surprise twelth man.  After that we were joined by Scotland's Mark Watt, who chats with us about his World Cup and th...

The T20 World Cup Final is upon us! Australia take on New Zealand in a battle between two teams who are yet to claim this trophy. Both teams have only suffered one defeat on the routes to the final and will both fancy their chances on the day. The Cricket Podcast discuss the match and offer their analysis and reaction to the match.  Australia ran out as CHAMPIONS, taking a thumping win over their...

The T20 World Cup Super 12 has reached the semi-final stage and this was game determined who face New Zealand after they beat England yesterday. The Cricket Podcast (Ross) is joined by Dan Weston to talk and slightly cry about the second semi-final, Australia v Pakistan. Pakistan were unbeaten in the tournament but this was a game too far as the ruthless bowling and fielding we'd seen fell apart....

The T20 World Cup Super 12 has reached the semi-final stage. The Cricket Podcast boys get together to talk about England v New Zealand, a replay of the 2019 World Cup final. In the end Neesham and Mitchell were too good for England, as they punished the death bowlers and propelled the Kiwis to a famous win. How did they pull it off, we answer that and more in this show! Both Morgan's and Williamso...

The T20 World Cup Super 12 stage has ended. India are out of the competition, as Afghanistan could not beat New Zealand. We discuss the final three matches and provide our reaction to India's failure.  Then, we move on to the semi-finals. England take on New Zealand on Wednesday, followed by Australia v Pakistan on Thursday. Who do we think has it in them to win the world cup? Our Twitter and Inst...

England take on South Africa in the late game, which is heading towards a thrilling conclusion. Whatever happens England will qualify, top, for the semi-final of the T20 World Cup. South Africa, meanwhile, are out. The Cricket Podcast boys bring their reaction and analysis as the T20 World Cup continues.  Earlier today Australia sealed qualification with a win over a poor West Indies side.  Our Tw...

Max and Ross digest the day's games as neither minnow was able to spring an unlikely upset. Namibia came closest and were in the game for a good spell until New Zealand's class shone through. Things were less close in the evening game, as Kohli celebrated his birthday bu battering the Scots. Where does that leave the group and semi final qualification with a game a piece left for NZ, India and Afg...

In this morning's 2021 T20 World Cup Australia blitzed bangladesh, winning out comfortably. This leaves the Australians in prime position to qualify for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. It also means that Bangladesh lose 5 out of 5, which is sad. The Cricket Podcast discuss all of this, bringing their analysis and reaction to events.   Later on Sri Lanka took on West Indies in a must win game...

India v Aghanistan if the big game today, at the T20 World Cup. India need a convincing win to rebalance their Net Run Rate and give themselves a chance of qualification. A win for Afghanistan will eliminate India from the T20 World Cup, and leave them on the brink of qualification. The Cricket Podcast discuss this, and the earlier game, bring reaction and analysis to the tournament.   In the end...

South Africa and Bangladesh are in action in Group 1 of the 2021 T20 World Cup. South Africa have a serious chance to qualify for the next round, and have reinforced that position by beating Bangladesh. The Tigers, meanwhile, were playing for pride and are yet to win in the Super Twelves. The Cricket Podcast discuss this match, giving their reaction to proceedings and their analysis of the game. ...

England took on, and beat Sri Lanka, in their fourth game of the 2021 T20 World Cup. Jos Buttler smashed a ton, as he batted through the innings in fine style, destroying the Sri Lankan bowlers at the death. This England win confirms their qualification for the second round, virtually certainly as group winners.  Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecri...

India v New Zealand is the headline match on Sunday, as the T20 World Cup heads towards the conclusion of the Super 12 stage. After both sides have lost to Pakistan, this match is a must win game for both sides, one of India v New Zealand likely to be virtually eliminated by the end of the game.  The Cricket Podcast react to this match and offer their analysis, alongside Daniel Norcross who joins...

The 2021 T20 World Cup continues with a double header as England play Australia in the evening, after South Africa face Sri Lanka in the morning. The Cricket Podcast cover both matches with their reaction and analysis of the contests. The England v Australia contest could decided the winner of Group 1 as both sides go into the contest with a record of played 2, won 2. Will Warner maintaing his for...