World Cricket Show

Adam & Tony dive into another week of World Cup action. We've reached the halfway stage - is everyone still enjoying themselves? Or is the upbeat narrative starting to shift? Plus, thoughts on Morgan's astonishing blitz, West Indies' disappointing run, Shakib's brilliance, India's comfortable win over Pakistan, the battle for cricketing supremacy in Europe, and Adam's half-impressive half-mara...

Adam & Tony discuss a busy second week at the Cricket World Cup. Just when the tournament seemed to be building momentum, rain put a bit of a dampener on things - should the ICC have scheduled reserve days? Or is the criticism they're getting unfair? Plus, they turn their attention to the action on the field - India look good, and England have bounced back well. How are things shaping up at th...

Adam & Tony discuss an eventful first week at the Cricket World Cup. Who's caught the eye so far? Did we underestimate Bangladesh? Were England caught napping by Pakistan? And do we all just need to reserve our judgement on, well, everything? All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Adam & Tony discuss England's win over South Africa on the opening day of the Cricket World Cup. A good start for England - will that performance calm a few nerves? Was the Stokes catch the best catch of all time? And is 10.30 on a Thursday morning the perfect moment to launch a World Cup? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of the Cricket World Cup, Adam & Tony deliver a comprehensive preview of the tournament. Who are the favourites? Can England hold their nerve? Are Australia back in contention? Will Kohli power India to glory? Could West Indies spring a surprise? These questions and many more receive tediously thorough answers, plus we run invasive self-examinations and diagnose ourselves with World...

Adam and Tony are joined by Jonathan Liew from the Independent to discuss everyone's favourite new cricket competition: The Hundred. As Jonathan wrote recently, 'sixteen months out, The Hundred still has no teams, no players, no fixtures, no sponsors, no playing hours and only the barest of operable frameworks.' What's going on, and despite all the problems could it yet be a success? Plus, thought...

As England's tour of the Caribbean comes to an end, Adam & Tony look back on the tour. What shape are England in with 3 months til the World Cup? Could Chris Jordan make a late push for selection? And after a dreadful performance in the T20 series, how do things look for Jason Holder's West Indies? Plus, thoughts on Australia's impressive performance in India, some belated thoughts on Kusal Pe...

Beside a beach in Barbados, Adam & Tony sit down with West Indies legends Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes to discuss their formidable partnership, the glory days of the 1980s, and what the future holds for cricket in the Caribbean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony report from Barbados, where West Indies beat England in thrilling style to level the ODI series. Where did this performance come from? Did we get carried away with England's performance in the first game? And did Tony manage to impress Ed Smith? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony report from an action-packed first ODI in Barbados, where Gayle, Roy and Root scored hundreds and England pulled off their record chase. How good is Roy? Was Gayle's innings not actually that good? And is a Magnum a choc ice? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony look back on the Test match in Saint Lucia, and assess the series as a whole. An encouraging consolation win for England? Or just papering over the cracks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony report from Saint Lucia on a day that saw Joe Root score a hundred, Jos Buttler and Joe Denly score fifties, and England set themselves up in a matchwinning position. After a desperately disappointing series, have the last couple of days changed the weather? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony are joined by friend and ally Gordon Macrae to discuss a thrilling day at the Test in Saint Lucia. How quick is Mark Wood in the flesh? Will he tear up the Ashes? Will England win the game? And did Adam manage to get himself on TV? Answers to all these questions and more on this World Cricket Show special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony report from the ground on the first day of the Saint Lucia Test. A decent day for England? A low-key day for the Windies? And a long day in the sun for everyone else? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony dissect the carcass of England’s capitulation in Antigua. A series they were expected to win easily, lost inside 7 days - why has everything gone so wrong so quickly? How is Root’s position looking? Was the pitch unfit for Test cricket? And how on earth have West Indies done it?   All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show – keep our rum punches topped up at patreon.co...

Adam & Tony reflect on an extraordinary Test match in Barbados, where Holder, Roach and Chase led West Indies (sorry, Windies) to an absolute destruction of England. Why did no one see this coming? Were West Indies underestimated? And how should England respond? Plus, Adam goes off on one about England being arrogant, Tony fails to understand a pretty simple word game, and everyone gets very e...

Adam & Tony unleash a comprehensive preview of England’s tour of the Caribbean, which starts in Barbados on 23 January. Adam is absolutely buzzing for this series – but is he too optimistic? How are England shaping up after their historic whitewash in Sri Lanka? And can the return of Jason Holder lift West Indies? Plus, Monty conquers Mastermind, and Tony spectacularly fails to deliver the cro...

Adam & Tony look back on a historic few weeks Down Under, as India pulled off their first ever series win in Australia. How have they done it? Has Kohli secured his legacy? And will they go on to dominate Test cricket now? Plus, thoughts on Steyn's return and the genius of Lovely Trenty, and we bend the knee to Sir Alastair Cook. All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support wha...

As a special Christmas treat, Adam & Tony head to a tea room on Guernsey's west coast and select their official Post-Atherton World XI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nut roasts all round! Adam & Tony unwrap a bumper Christmas Special, discussing all sorts of cricket type things. First: a report on India's win in Adelaide. A famous victory, but should we have seen it coming? And will India go on and win the series? Plus, thoughts on the T10 league, New Zealand's historic win in the UAE, the genius of Kane Williamson, whether the toss should be scrapped, how...

Adam & Tony reflect on England's series win in Sri Lanka. A historic achievement? Or are there caveats that have to be acknowledged? What to make of Root's positive philosophy? And where does this defeat leave the home side? Plus, thoughts on the Women's World T20 and a mad Test in Abu Dhabi, and we ask: does cricket need a Nations League? All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - s...

Adam & Tony discuss that rarest of all things - an England win away from home. How did they pull it off? Is Foakes the new hero? Has Jennings silenced the doubters? Has Moeen ever bowled better? And what's ailing Sri Lanka? Plus, thoughts on the latest Virat Kohli story, and Adam turns up on time and expects praise for it. All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do...

Adam & Tony dive in to a comprehensive preview of England's Test series in Sri Lanka. Can Rory Burns fill an Alastair Cook shaped hole? After Bairstow's injury, is it time to sack off the warm-up football? And are the hosts being underestimated? Plus, thoughts on Australia's cultural review, and a new GOAT debate: after more relentless heroics this week, is Kohli now the greatest ODI batsman o...

Adam & Tony unfurl their umbrellas and discuss a soggy start to England's tour of Sri Lanka. Was it a good idea to schedule cricket in the rainy season? Is Eoin Morgan right to consider dropping himself? And is Olly Stone a lock for the next 10 years? Plus, thoughts on Khawaja's heroics and Australia's miraculous draw in Dubai, Talksport takes on the Cricket Social, and we pick our post-Athert...

Adam & Tony open the mailbag of listener questions and delve into some of the hot topics around the cricketing world at the moment: Sri Lanka's struggles, Rory Burns's call-up, Surrey's Championship victory, Australia's tough assignment in the UAE, and whether David Warner is the least likable cricketer ever. Plus, more thoughts on The Hundred and whether any of what we've spent 10 years talki...