The Top Order Cricket Podcast

In this bonus episode of the Top Order Podcast, the Panel talk to James Pamment. Currently the fielding coach of the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, James gives us great insights into the inner workings of an IPL team and how he can be most effective in the short amount of time he has with the squad assembled. We look at what success looks like for a fielding coach and touch upon his...

This week on this shortened episode of the Top Order Podcast, the panel discuss the Australia vs New Zealand ODI, the role of an opener in one day cricket, retro cricket and what should we do with sports seasons that are in mid-flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered what goes through the minds of elite cricketers in key moments that can decide games? How do players cope with stress on the field? Why did Jonathan Trott dig the Mariana Trench while at the crease? We wondered these things too! In this special episode we sit down with highly regarded sports psychologist and mental skills coach Dr. Jamie Barker. While we might not be able to hypnotis...

This week on the Top Order Podcast, the panel discuss reserve days at the ICC Women's World Cup, the Sri Lanka vs England test series and Australia's missing 5th bowling option. They then turn their attention to a review of New Zealand's Test summer in response to an email from The Busted Horse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Top Order Podcast, The panel talk to former White Fern & current Sky Sports commentator Lesley Murdoch. We take an in-depth look at her playing days, captaining the White Ferns in both tests and ODIs and also how she balanced an equally impressive hockey career that saw her attend the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. We also discuss her transition into the media across a r...

This week on the Top Order Podcast, the panel discuss The Colonel, ICC scheduling, radio commentary rights & the Women's T20 World Cup. Then we're joined by Jono Boult (23:15), who talks about BYC battles, pillow fights, the Champions League T20 and his mad dash to the 2019 World Cup final, before the panel discuss the first test between NZ and India (46:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

In this episode of the Top Order Podcast, the panel discuss the Allan Border Medal, No-Balls & the Mankad. They also look at the England T20 series in South Africa and a short preview of the New Zealand vs India Test Series coming up shortly. Special Guests, Glen Memery & Lesley Murdoch join the panel to discuss the upcoming Womens T20 World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

In this episode of the Top Order Podcast, the panel are joined by former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu. Tatenda discusses growing up in Zimbabwe 2:45, the turmoil and death of democracy 34:44, and the dire outlook for the state of cricket in his home country 1:00:00. Tatenda Also discusses his relationships with Andy & Bill Flower, Heath Streak, kidnappings, exile from international cricket and h...

This week on The Top Order Podcast, the panel discuss the rain soaked Big Bash Final, the Aussie ODI & T20 squads recently announced and the T20 series & first two ODIs played between New Zealand & India. We finish this week’s episode by discussing an interview Vernon Philander recently gave to a South African newspaper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Top Order Podcast, The Panel talk about the BBL playoff structure, wrap up the South Africa vs England Test series, an Australian Under-19 star being sent home after a monkey attack & the New Zealand vs India T20 series. Then, special guest Glenn Memery joins the panel to give us an insight into running match days at an elite level as well as great insights into the Australian dre...

In this bonus episode, the panel discuss the best English bowlers of all time, debating which faces should be etched into England's cricketing Mt Rushmore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Top Order Podcast, the panel discuss Ben Stokes’ tirade on the South African public, Concussion in the BBL, The Goldfield Ashes & the South Africa vs England series. The panel also wrap up the first New Zealand vs India T20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Top Order Podcast, the panel discuss the Super Smash Final, AB de Villiers' potential return to the international game and the Black Clash. Carl Frauenstein, the Cricket Operations Co-Ordinator and the Team Services and Tour Logistics Manager at New Zealand Cricket, joins the panel to discuss his role at NZC and some stories from his cricketing career. Then the panel wrap things u...

In today's episode of the Top Order Podcast, the panel discuss their favourite celebrations, Shane Warne's baggy green, Matt Renshaw's catch, umpire Davidson changing his mind, as well as Stephanie Baldwin’s Australian Country Selection. The panel also discuss the main issues coming out of the New Zealand tour of Australia & England's tour of South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

In today's episode of the Top Order Podcast, the panel discuss James Anderson's 150th Test, retirees Vernon Philander & Peter Siddle, Anti-Corruption and the prospect of 4-day Test matches from 2023. The attention then turns to extended reviews of the Boxing Day tests at the MCG & Centurion Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, the panel are joined by Worcestershire's Daryl Mitchell for a full-length interview about his long county cricket career, his role as Chairman of the Professional Cricketers' Association, the work of the PCA, The Hundred, mental health, life after cricket and Binksy's ability with both bat and gloves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Top Order Podcast, the panel discuss slow over rates, Neil Wagner vs Matthew Wade, Glenn Phillips' return to form and discuss whether New Zealand have figured out Steve Smith. The panel then pick apart the match at Perth and preview the Boxing Day Test, before Daryl Mitchell, chairman of the Professional Cricketers Association in England, stops by to help preview the South A...

In this episode of the Top Order Podcast, the panel are joined by one of New Zealand's best-ever fast bowlers, Shane Bond. We discuss Shane's early years in the game, how he idolised Sir Richard Hadlee and how his confidence grew and his speed increased after joining the police. We hear about the influence of the Cricket Academy, how Steve Waugh sledged him during his Test debut, World Cups and wh...

In this episode of the Top Order Podcast, the panel discuss commentators, balls, South African Cricket and Rahkeem Cornwall during the segment This Week in Cricket. The team then wrap-up the Australia vs Pakistan & New Zealand vs England tests, before turning their attention to the upcoming Australia vs New Zealand series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Top Order Podcast, the panel bring you This Week In Cricket, which looks at George Bailey, Emily Smith & the pink ball. We also explore the first test between Australia and Pakistan and preview the pink ball test in Adelaide starting this week. The team also heap praise on the Blackcaps after their dominant display in Mt Maunganui and look forward to the second test against...

In this episode of the Top Order Podcast, the focus is on the New Zealand vs England test series. James 'The Badger' Buttler shines a light on some new faces in the England squad, as well as the omission of Jonny Bairstow. Then we discuss New Zealand's 15-man squad for the upcoming five tests, with question marks around the make up of the seam attack and the role that spin will play. To close off...

In this episode of The Top Order Podcast the panel talk to Paul Watson, a Level 4 Umpire in Auckland, about why he became an umpire, his pathway to the top and all the processes umpires go through to make a decision. Then the panel rip into each other discussing the Mt Rushmore of New Zealand batting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Top Order Podcast the panel relive the final moments of the NZ vs England T20 series, bring you their thoughts on this week in cricket, including IPL no-ball umpires and mental health, and talk to their first guest, 'The Cricket Badger' James Buttler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Top Order Podcast the panel discuss a busy week in cricket, covering the ICC ban for Shakib Al Hasan, the Drew Ginn/Mitchell Starc spat, the Australia/Sri Lanka T20 series, another Devon Conway update and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Top Order Podcast the panel discuss the upcoming Australian summer of cricket, wrap up the first round of the Plunket Shield, look at who missed out in the Hundred draft and discuss whether legends should have the chance to call time on their own careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices