World Cricket Show

Cricket's on fire...and we're here to talk about it. Adam & Tony reflect on a remarkable first Test victory for England in Chennai. Very few saw that coming...so how did they pull it off? Is Joe Root the GOAT again? Is Jimmy Anderson no longer Jimmy Clouderson? Can they really win the series? And how did Channel 4's free-to-air coverage measure up? Plus, thoughts on Pakistan's triumphant homec...

Adam & Tony reflect on an extraordinary and historic Test series in Australia, where India came from behind to beat the Aussies 2-1. How on earth did they pull it off? How are Australia (and Tim Paine) looking in the aftermath? And was this the best Test series since 2005? Plus, thoughts on England's impressive-ish win in Galle and New Zealand's rise to number one in the world. All this and mo...

Adam & Tony head to the tearoom to for their annual Christmas Day episode, this time selecting the best ODI XI of the last 25 years. Unwrap and enjoy. Merry Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony settle in for a bumper Christmas Special of the World Cricket Show, discussing all manner of cricket that's been happening around the world. They start in South Africa, where England's tour has been called off in the wake of positive Covid tests - but before that happened, there was a T20 series which the visitors won 3-0. Were England just too good? Are they favourites for next ye...

Adam & Tony reflect on a very strange but certainly memorable and ultimately brilliant summer of cricket in England. Did the quality of on-field action surpass all our expectations? And has cricket been the best post-lockdown sport? Plus: how good are England's white ball teams at the moment? Are Australia among their rivals for the next T20 World Cup? Does Joe Root get in the England ODI team...

Adam & Tony discuss a thrilling first Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford. As the home side pulled off an improbable run chase, did Pakistan blow it, or was it all about the England comeback? Is Woakes underrated? Has Buttler saved his Test career? Is Pakistan's attack one of the best in the world? Is Babar part of the Fab Five? And what's going to happen in the rest of the serie...

Adam & Tony discuss the end to an excellent first post-lockdown Test series, as England complete the comeback and beat the West Indies 2-1. How did they turn things around? Did the Windies just run out of steam in the end? And is Stuart Broad's 500-wicket milestone the most important thing ever, or possibly a tiny bit overblown? Plus, thoughts on the upcoming Pakistan series and David Willey's...

Adam & Tony look back on another excellent Test match at Old Trafford, where England bounced back to level their series with West Indies. Is Dom Sibley the real deal? Was Stuart Broad out to prove a point? And just how good is Ben Stokes? Plus, thoughts on West Indies' abrupt change in fortunes and whether it's the end of the road for Shai Hope, and we put our bodies on the line for the sake o...

Adam & Tony discuss a terrific first Test between England and the West Indies, as cricket returns for the first time since the start of the pandemic. How good is it to have cricket again? Was it strange without a crowd? And should England get a free pass for an underwhelming performance, or should Buttler, Denly and co be in the spotlight? Plus, thoughts on home umpires and DRS, Stuart is in t...

Cricket's back! And we've got lots to say about it. Adam & Tony launch into a mammoth preview of England v West Indies, as international cricket returns for the first time since the start of the pandemic. What should we expect from the series? Do we need to manage our expectations when it comes to the quality of cricket? And is this a great opportunity for West Indies to win a series in Englan...

Adam & Tony review the sports documentary the whole world is talking about: Fire in Babylon. Charting the rise and eventual dominance of the great West Indies side in the late 70s and early 80s, it's a fascinating look at one of the great sports teams in history. Plus, it's a good excuse to lean further into nostalgia, this time for an era we weren't even around for. Also this week, thoughts o...

Sinking ever deeper into nostalgia, Adam & Tony cast their minds back to 2001, and India's incredible series victory over Steve Waugh's great Australian side. At the time it was hailed as one of the best Test series of all time - 19 years later, does that still seem true? And can you trace the rise of modern Indian cricket back to that moment? They then jump forward a few short months to the s...

On lockdown pod #2, Adam & Tony discuss 'The Test', the Amazon documentary charting the Australian team's comeback from the sandpaper scandal. Is it good? How do the Aussies come across? What kind of insight does it give to an international dressing room? And other important questions. Plus, an interview with Guernsey stalwart Will Peatfield on life as an associate cricketer. All this and more...

With cricket suspended all over the world, Adam & Tony cast their minds back to the 2005 Ashes, picking out their favourite moments and trying to determine whether it really was the best 'thing' ever. We hope to keep the podcast going during this very difficult period - so send us your ideas for what we could talk about! Sending love and solidarity to healthcare workers and human beings everyw...

Adam & Tony dive into a bucket of stories from around the cricketing world, starting with New Zealand's clean sweep of world number ones India. Is this the best New Zealand side ever? And did Kohli cross the line in his 'send-off' of Kane Williamson? Plus, thoughts on an eventful Women's T20 World Cup, another injury to Mark Wood, some rare English success in Australia, and why Tony can lay cl...

Adam & Tony unpack an eventful few weeks in South Africa, where England have claimed a rare overseas victory. How good is Wood? How worried should we be about the Proteas? And all of a sudden, do England actually look quite good...? Plus, thoughts on a crazy T20 series in New Zealand, as well as everyone's favourite non-controversial topic: the Mankad. All this and more on the latest World Cri...

Adam & Tony look back on an enjoyable Boxing Day Test at Centurion, where South Africa wrapped up a convincing victory over England. With their backroom issues resolved, are the home side back on track? And are England on the struggle bus away from home again? Or do they have actually some decent excuses this time? Plus, thoughts on the ICC's plans to roll out 4-day Tests. As bad an idea as it...

What's this in your stocking...? As a special Christmas treat, Adam & Tony head to their favourite tea room on Guernsey's west coast to select a Test Team of the Decade. Who's made the cut? Who's been shockingly left out? And who'll pay for the tea? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Merry Christmas!" "Thanks!" Adam & Tony unwrap a bumper festive podcast. Cricket writer Tim Wigmore dials in to discuss his new book 'Cricket 2.0' (co-authored with Freddie Wilde) about the past, present and future of T20. How did it go from gimmick to main event? And how are batting and bowling in the format likely to evolve in the future? Plus, thoughts on England's tough trip to New Zealan...

Adam & Tony take a deep breath and wade into a discussion about the Hundred draft. After the first big televised event, how are things shaping up ahead of next summer's hotly anticipated and not remotely divisive new tournament...? Plus, thoughts on Shakib's ban, South Africa's struggles in India, and Jersey's near miss at the T20 World Cup Qualifier. And Brexit (sort of). All this and more on...

Adam & Tony storm back onto the air with hot takes on everything that's been happening around the cricketing world. Is Chris Silverwood the right man for England? Did Australia deserve to win the Ashes (very topical)? And has the whole world come down with Test Championship Fever? Plus, thoughts on Jersey's chances in the UAE, and the latest bright ideas from those brainboxes over at the Hundr...

Adam & Tony discuss a jaw-dropping Test match at Headingley, where Ben Stokes produced one of the great innings of all time. Better than Botham? Best innings ever? Better than Edgbaston 2005? All the big questions answered. Plus, thoughts on Lyon's missed run out and the longest shower of his life, the genius of Archer, the struggles of Roy and the rest of England's batting, and where it all l...

On the eve of the first Ashes Test, Adam & Tony dive headfirst into a full preview of the series. How worried should England fans be about the batting? Is picking Roy the right decision? Is leaving out Archer a mistake? Will Smith and Warner make a big impact on their return? And the key question - who's going to win...? All this and more on this Ashes Preview Special - support what we do at p...

Adam & Tony try to make sense of a jaw-dropping World Cup final. Do England deserve it? How did Archer, Stokes and Buttler hold their nerve? What of Lovely Kaney and the Kiwis? And is England about to fall back in love with cricket? Plus, thoughts on the World Cup as a whole. Did the format produce better cricket than expected? Who were the best players and the biggest disappointments? And are...

Adam & Tony reflect on a week where the Cricket World Cup truly came alive. Have England blown it...? Plus, thoughts on Pakistan's comeback and Brathwaite's futile heroics, and Tony literally bores himself to sleep. All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support our important work at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.