World Cricket Show

Run for your lives! The World Cricket Show's coming to get you! On this terrifying Halloween Special, Adam and Tony reflect on a seesaw Test series in the UAE. Has there ever been a more unpredictable team than Pakistan? Did South Africa start off undercooked? Is Imran Tahir back for good? And will Pakistan ever find any good new batsmen? In addition, there's analysis of the ball tampering row. He...

There's always thyme for a World Cricket Show. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony reflect on the career of Sachin Tendulkar - you may not have heard about this, but he's decided to retire. Which of his endless records will be his major legacy? Where does he rank among the all-time greats? And just how big of a hole will he leave behind in the game of cricket? Also this week: Adam absolutely kills...

Get out of the way, the World Cricket Show's coming through. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony look ahead to the looming Test series between Pakistan and South Africa in the UAE. After a demoralising whitewash in South Africa, can Pakistan get some revenge in more familiar conditions? Will Saeed Ajmal do to the Proteas what he did to England? Or will Steyn and co simply be too strong? In additio...

Guess who's back!? On a triumphant comeback pod, Adam and Tony discuss England's squad for the forthcoming Ashes tour. Is height everything? Should Boyd Rankin really be playing for England? And why were Onions and Compton left out? In addition, there are some tremendous Sidenotes involving a crocodile under the bed, and Nathan Bracken's attempt to hit the political world for six. Also this week:...

ASHES ASHES ASHES, the Ashes are over On the pod this week, Adam and Tony reflect on the conclusion to the 2013 Ashes at the Oval. A peculiar Test ended in almost-thrilling but ultimately farcical circumstances - were the umpires wrong to bring the players off for the light? Who's this lad Shane Watson, and where has he been? And what was going on with England's team selection? Plus, there's a loo...

It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony reflect on England's dramatic, Ashes-sealing win at Chester-Le-Street. Has Stuart Broad ever bowled better? Has Ian Bell ever batted better? And does the win lay to rest any doubts about whether England have truly earned the urn? Despite being 3-0 up, there are still concerns. What's going on with the t...

Raindrops keep falling on our heads. Or something. On the pod this week, Adam and Captain Banter reflect on the Old Trafford Test, where England retained the Ashes in the most thrilling style imaginable. Australia's comeback was thwarted by the weather - but could they have done anything more to force the win? England were outplayed - should they be worried? And what does Australia's impressive pe...

ASHES ASHES ASHES ROYAL BABY ASHES On the pod this week, Adam and Tony reflect on England's thumping win at Lord's. Where do Australia go from here? What do they do about their batting? Does Michael Clarke need to bat higher? And is there anyone they can SOS? England are 2-0 up without even playing their best cricket - does that mean #problems for Australia when they do get it together? Is Tim Bre...

Do the walk, do the walk of life. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony reflect on a sensational Test match at Trent Bridge. Where does this rank on the list of all-time Ashes contests? Did the best team win? And how will the result affect the shape of the series? Plus, where did this Ashton Agar kid come from? Has Jimmy Anderson ever bowled better? And should Stuart Broad have walked? Also this wee...

All over it like a towel on a sunbed. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony conclude their award-winning two-part Ashes preview with a thorough rundown of England's prospects. Is the Compton/Root switch a sensible move, or a bit of a gamble? Will Pietersen boss the series? Will Anderson and Swann be too strong for the Aussies? And are England really the overwhelming favourites that everyone's assumi...

Aw look, it's the World Cricket Show. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony provide a comprehensive rundown of Australia's Ashes chances. Among the questions they get their award-winning teeth into - is Darren Lehmann the silver bullet the Aussies needed? Does the new opening combination make sense? Is there any way they can win the series without Michael Clarke making runs? And could Nathan Lyon su...

We're up all night to get a wicket. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony reflect on the dramatic conclusion to the Champions Trophy. Did England choke? How satisfied can they be with their tournament overall? And are India worthy winners? In addition, there's analysis of Australia's startling decision to sack their coach on the eve of the Ashes. What could be behind the move? Is Mickey Arthur a fal...

Have you had enouuuuugh? On the pod this week, Adam and Tony continue their award-winning coverage of the Champions Trophy, looking back on the group stage and looking ahead to the semi-finals. Can anyone stop India? Are England in with a shout? Or will rain have the final say? Also this week: Lots more chat about famous people we look like The fantasy league heads for a thrilling climax Adam did...

Banter about with the World Cricket Show. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony get stuck in to the first week of action in the Champions Trophy. England crushed Australia, but still copped some criticism for batting too slowly - unfair? Or could the lack of flexibility be a problem down the road? Plus, India look strong, Pakistan crash out, and New Zealand pip Sri Lanka in an absolute thriller, whi...

Up all night to get cricket. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony deliver a comprehensive preview of the Champions Trophy. First off, England. Have the defeats to New Zealand set fire to all their best-laid plans? Or are they still amongst the favourites? Plus, analysis of every other team. After their World T20 success, are West Indies the team to beat? Will Sri Lanka be there or thereabouts again...

J'aime le World Cricket Show (moi non plus) On the pod this week, with Tony off stuffing his face with baguettes and croissants in Paris, Adam soldiers desperately on without him to deliver full analysis of the Headingley Test. Were England wrong not to enforce the follow-on? Or does the result vindicate the decision? And should most commentators therefore be ashamed of themselves? Plus, will Grae...

We're up all night to get something. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony are reunited to discuss the eventful first Test at Lord's. England ended up winning convincingly, but was the margin deceptive? What happened to New Zealand's batting? Is Stuart Broad back to his best? And has Joe Root hammered yet another nail into Nick Compton's coffin? In addition, there's analysis of the troubling news fr...

What's our age again? This week, with Tony away doing some intensive work on his batting, Adam soldiers on and delivers a comprehensive preview of England v New Zealand. Swann and Bresnan are both back - is this good news, or does it smack of hastiness? Which seamer will miss out? And can New Zealand pull off a shock, or will England be too strong on home turf? Also this week: Cumberbatch cancels...

I wanna really really really wanna zig-a-zig World Cricket Show. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony answer yet more listener questions on their screamingly popular Got A Question segment. Questions this week include - Who are the best wicketkeeper-batsmen of modern times? What's the deal with using different types of cricket ball in different countries? And are there any good cricket video games?...

No foolin', it's the World Cricket Show. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony pick over Australia's Ashes squad. Is recalling Brad Haddin a sensible step, or a crisis move? Is the call-up for Chris Rogers a gamble? And is this a squad that's equipped to bring the urn back to Australia? In addition, this week's Got A Question sees Adam select his all-time left-handed eleven. Who's made the cut? And...

You just can't keep us off the air. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony answer another big bucket of listener questions, covering everything from the value, or otherwise, of the IPL, to Mike Gatting and the art of captaincy. Plus, Adam selects his post-Atherton West Indies Eleven, and Tony gets a new book to read. Also this week: It's the first pre-season net of the new Cobo Legends campaign Adam...

World Cricket Show - 'worst cliched work', according to the poster. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony answer a big bucketload of listeners' questions on the triumphant return of their outrageously popular item Got A Question. With questions touching on everything from the dominance of African coaches to county cricket to anagrams to Stuart Broad in the Wire, there's something for everyone. Also...

Cricket! On this week's eggciting Easter Special, Adam and Tony deliver a breathless report on the Miracle at Auckland. Does Test cricket get any more exciting? Has the drama papered over what was in truth a pretty disappointing series for England? And, while they couldn't quite force a win, should New Zealand be satisfied with their series' work? In addition, there's analysis of India's whitewash...

Shakin' it up WCS style. On the pod this week, Adam and Troy discuss the damp draw in Wellington. Did rain deny England a victory? Is Stuart Broad back? And can either side force a result in Auckland? In addition, there's typically meticulous analysis of India's series-sealing win in Mohali. Shikkar Dhawan - most spectacular debut ever? Have India put their troubles behind them? And where did it a...

Snow. M.G. Snowed out of their regular studio, Adam and Tony rig up a telephone out of two tin cans on a string and deliver a report on the drawn Test in Dunedin. England capitulated, then fought back - how should we assess their performance? How impressive was Nick Compton's hundred? And which side will be happier heading to Wellington? In addition, there's analysis of the startling developments...