The Cricket Podcast

India took on England in the second T20 of their five-match series. Max and Ross from The Cricket Podcast discuss how India bounced back to comfortably beat England. India were brilliant throughout; picking the right players like rockstar Ishan Kishan who impressed on debut, executing smart bowling plans and batting as a T20 team instead of an ODI team! England could not find the same fluency as F...

India took on England in the first T20 of their five-match series. The Cricket Podcast, joined by Ashwin from Edges and Sledges Cricket Podcast, review the action and talk about the difference between the two sides. We discussed Virat Kohli’s duck, India’s conservative batting line-up, England's new bowling strategy as Adil Rashid opened whilst Mark Wood flourished in his new role as England’s mid...

The Test series between India and England is over, ending in 3-1 win for  India. Jack, Ross and Max get together for a review of the Test series and a look back at the performances of both teams. What was wrong with England's strategy and how badly wrong did they get their selection? How  can they improve their batting against spin?    As for India, are there any concerns with the performance of t...

The fourth India vs England test match came to its conclusion on the third day as India easily beat England and secured their place in the World Test Championship final. The Cricket Podcast is joined by Birmingham Phoenix team analyst Dan Weston to review the day's play as Sundar is left stranded on 96*, England fail and fail and fail, Ashwin and Axar provide a spinning masterclass, and why Englan...

The fourth India v England Test continued with an engrossing day two, as India established a position of supremacy over the England team. The Cricket Podcast recap the days event and go into more detail in some key areas. How hard did Stokes work, as England picked the wrong team? Why was Dom Bess there? And how good was Rishabh Pant. P.s. Because of a technical glitch, the sound may be slightly w...

India dominated England once again, on day one of the fourth Test, leaving The Cricket Podcast boys with a lot to review. England went with a left field selection, only picking one seamer, does that make sense on this Ahmedabad wicket? Ashwin and Axar were magnificent once again, is there anything England could have done to stop them, or were they too good? Will India finish tomorrow on 350-5? All...

India beat England, again, to win the third Test of their four match series. Jack, Ross and Max get together to pick over the details. The pitch, England's ridiculous selection and missed opportunities dominate the discussion.  In part two, the boys preview the fourth Test. Will England surprise us, with a left field selection? Are India looking for a Rahane replacement? Does anybody think England...

India Beat England in the Third Test of their series, at Ahmedabad. The Cricket Podcast boys (Jack, Ross and Max) discuss day two, as the pitch disintegrated and spinners caused mayhem. Ashwin takes his 400th wicket, Axar wins man of the match, and Joe Root is the new Murali. Were England bad, or can they blame the pitch? Is this the end of the road for Jonny “Pairstow” Bairstow? And was this two...

The Cricket Podcast crew turn their hand to daily reviews, looking back over the action between India and England on day one of the third Test, in Ahmedabad. In this bite-size episode Jack, Ross and Max, look back at some fantastic bowling from Axar and Ashwin, as well as some dismal batting from the English. India absolutely dominated the day, and may have already won the match, but Ross thinks E...

India v England and the IPL Auction were the big topics in the cricket world this week and the boys (Jack, Ross, and Max) get stuck into both on this episode. In addition, they are joined for this episode by Nakul Pande, a regular broadcaster with Guerilla Cricket.  Part one (5 mins in) covers India v England. This Test will take place under lights at a new stadium, will this bring the seamers int...

2021 IPL Auction reaction from The Cricket Podcast. Once again the boys are joined by Dan Weston to talk through the big news from the day. Featuring a run down of the most expensive players, discussion about some of the weirder buys, and why did nobody pick up Alex Hales?   By the way, this was intended to be a YouTube only show (but then it did really well, so we decided to share it here too), s...

India v England and the IPL auction are the big topics on this week’s episode of The Cricket Podcast. Jack, Ross and Max get together to discuss both topics, in an episode which is effectively two shows in one. Part one, (from 0:11) covers India v England, starting with a long discussion about the stars of the India team. Rohit Sharma bossed England in the first innings, before Ashwin took over wi...

On this episode of The Cricket Podcast, Jack, Max and Ross discuss England’s shocking victory over India in Chennai. There was little optimism prior to the first Test of this series, but England deserved their victory as they swept India aside. How did they pull this off? In part two, the boys turn their attention to the second Test. Both teams will be making changes, England to rotate, and India...

This week on The Cricket Podcast, Jack, Max, and Ross preview the huge series between India and England. Featuring team news, talking points and predictions. What do the boys think of England’s rotation policy? And what, if anything, can England do to get a result? If you like our show then please subscribe on your chosen platform, and don't forget to let a friend know! Find us on Twitter and Inst...

This week on The Cricket Podcast, Jack, Max, and Ross chat about two big topics: England’s win over Sri Lanka, and the IPL franchises' retentions and releases. Part one covers England, they sealed a 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka with a second victory in Galle. Joe Root was imperious with the bat, whilst the bowling was a mixed bag during the second Test. How impressive was this series win and wher...

In the latest episode of The Cricket Podcast, Jack, Ross and Max break down the events from this week’s two thrilling Test matches. In part they talk about India’s stunning win against Australia. The Gabba fortress has crumbled, India retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and it is impossible to kill Cheteshwar Pujara. The boys ask, how the fuck did this happen? In part two (50 mins), they turn the...

This week on The Cricket Podcast the lads are joined by The Bear from Guerilla Cricket, for what is basically two reasonably long podcasts wrapped up in one extremely long podcast. Part one features an in depth discussion of India’s miraculous escape against Australia. Including high praise for Pant takes the plaudits and love for Pujara as he blocked the shit out of it for 65 overs throughout the...

On the latest episode of The Cricket Podcast Jack, Ross and Max go into detail about a load of goings on with the Indian cricket team. Rohit has arrived, and promptly been caught in a Chinese restaurant, another new fast bowler will make their debut in Sydney and Warner's groin isn't moving like it should. Who do the boys think will win the third Test? In part two the fellas eulogise about the bri...

Jack and Ross get together for a round-up of the boxing day Tests taking place across the Southern Hemisphere. Part one features Indias miracle comeback in Melbourne. What did Rahane do to turn the team around? Can we expect this to conitnue in Sydney? Part two covers New Zealand's ascent to number one in the world of Test cricket. They edged a narrow win against Pakistan, despite resolute resista...

This week's episode of The Cricket Podcast features the annual Christmas cricket quiz. Jack takes on quizmaster duties and Max and Ross go head to head, in a quiz featuring questions on all of the big cricket stories in 2020. Max has also been busy writing some cricket themed Christmas carols, which are dotted through the show. Merry Christmas to all our listeners! In the second part of the show,...

In Episode 73 of The Cricket Podcast Jack and Ross run through the big news in cricket. Australia and India are both suffering injury issues, New Zealand are amazing, and England have released their squad to tour Sri Lanka.  Then, in part two, Jarrod Kimber joins Jack and Max to talk about a wide range of topics. Starting with Basil D'Oliveira and cricket's history with race, then moving on to the...

Jack, Max and Ross are joined by Daniel Norcross for this week's episode of The Cricket Podcast.  Part one features a discussion about the postponement of the South Africa v England series. Was anyone at fault, and what next for South African cricket. Also, how good are this England team, should they be favourites for next year's T20 World Cup? In part two, the boys turn their attention to some cr...

Jack, Ross and Max are joined by South African cricket journalist Daniel Gallan on the latest episode of The Cricket Podcast. The matches in the white ball series between South Africa and England have been explosive so far. England have won the T20 series 3-0, Dawid Malan has been a monster and Jonny Bairstow hasn't been bad either. Before moving on they turn their attention to the ODIs and some i...

Max, Jack and Ross discuss which cricketer would make the best president, they preview the upcoming T20 series between England vs South Africa and work out how England will fit four superstars into three spaces. Ross provides an overview of the South African team and suggests they are not to be underestimated whilst Max and Jack highlight the upcoming series between Australia and India, New Zealan...

Jack, Ross and Max get together for episode 69 of The Cricket Podcast. Not a lot of cricket going on this week, but, fortunately, Cricket Australia came to the rescue by announcing some crazy rules for this year's Big Bash. What do the boys think of these rules? Well... they aren't too positive, though they do have some suggestions which could help! Then, in part 2, 30 minutes in, Jack and Ross ch...