The Cricket Podcast

Game one of the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup is in the books. A replay of the last World Cup final saw England take on New Zealand. Unlike in 2019, this game wasn't close, as New Zealand took revenge over England and romped to a big victory.Join The Cricket Podcast for live reaction to the cricket game. As they ask how England can bounce back from this hammering? And whether this means that New Zealand are now favourites for a semi-final berth?Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra starred for the Kiwis as they put the England bowlers to the sword. Only Joe Root and Jos Buttler came out of the England innings with credit, as Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry picked up 5 wickets to give the New Zealanders an early World Cup win. The Cricket Podcast boys cover all of the action, providing reaction and analysis of the contest. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On our final 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup preview and predictions show we make predictions for the entire world cup. As with previous predictions show the episode takes the form of a draft, which we will revisit at the end of the tournament to see who made the best predictions. We will be predicting: who will score the most runs? who will take the most wickets? who will be the player of the world cup? who will be the biggest flop? who will make the semi-finals? and who will win the 2023 Cricket World Cup?This is the ultimate test of our cricketing knowledge, as we go up against each other to work out which of us is Virat Kohli and which of us is Mark Ealham.Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.comLinks to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England, India, Australia and Pakistan feature on our last team preview episode for the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup. The 4 big boys of the tournament go into the World Cup with high expectations, but who do we predict could win the tournament.Australia have won more Cricket World Cups than anybody else, however their form has been patchy leading into this one. Do Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell and the rest of the A-list players in the team have it in them to claim another trophy?Pakistan are the most volatile team in cricket. But Babar Azam and Rizwan provide steel with the bat. If Shaheen Afridi plays well they could be a real challenger.England won the 2019 Cricket World Cup, and Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Joe Root and the gang will be hoping they can go back to back. Is this possible or do we predict an early exit?And finally, India, go into their home tournament as favourites. Will the pressure of this tag be too much for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah. OR will they rise to the occasion?Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.comLinks to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our previews and predictions for the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup continue with Bangladesh, South Africa and Sri Lanka. Expect detailed insight and analysis of all three sides, with information about probable XIs, strengths, weaknesses and more. With the Cricket World Cup just days away now is the best time to start getting yourself up to speed with our previews.Can South Africa finally win the Cricket World Cup after choking so many times in the past? Will Bangladesh reach their potential and defy many early predictions? And what should we expect from Sri Lanka?Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.comLinks to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In depth previews of the Cricket World Cup 2023 begin with Netherlands, Afghanistan and New Zealand. The ODI Cricket World Cup schedule is fixed, and the tournament is about to begin. We walk you through our predictions, as we preview the first 3 teams in the tournament. Two of the teams will be trying to battling to win any cricket matches they can, whilst the third will be hoping to make it to the World Cup final.Will Rashid Khan help the Afghans surprise a few of the big boys? Can the Netherlands do anything in India? And will New Zealand make it third time lucky?We preview each team, predict a starting XI, talk about strengths and weaknesses, and even nominate a national animal!Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.comLinks to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a special episode of The Cricket Podcast as Jack and Max go through listners questions and answers before the 2023 Cricket World Cup begins. Kicking off with a brief diversion on Alastair Cook, the boys go on to answer: who has been hit worse by injuries? Are South Africa the real deal? And what is our combined XI for the tournament?Catch that and much more, as we go through 15 questions.Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.comLinks to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cricket Podcast get stuck into the Harry Brook discussion. England made the tough call to go with him over Jason Roy, meaning that Roy will miss the World Cup and his England career may be over. Was it a good call, or could this decision come back to haunt them?In part two the boys discuss India smashing Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final. They won comfortably, as they rolled the Lankans for 50. And finally they give a shout out to Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller, who put on an astonishing partnership v Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lots of action on this week's episode of The Cricket Podcast. Ben Stokes is the headline in England as he blasts his way to 182. This takes England to a series win over New Zealand in their World Cup warm up series.Elsewhere in the Asia Cup, India have been very impressive as they beat Pakistan in a rain hit two day affair. Are any of the other Asian sides shaping up well?And finally, in South Africa, South Africa have been battling Australia over a 5 match series.Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.comLinks to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England and New Zealand finished all square at 2-2 in their T20 series, but all the chat has been about England's World Cup selection. Should Harry Brook be in the ODI squad?We also talk Asia Cup, where Afghanistan missed out in comical fashion, while India name their World Cup squad. Is it a bit safe?Use the code CRICKETPOD at Manscaped.com for 20% off and free shipping. Find us here: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Support us: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Website: www.thecricketpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catch our round up of The Hundred. Ross was at the final and reports back to Jack about the highlights. They also talk about The Hundred in the context of the bigger picture. Was it a success?Then in part two they talk about the Asia Cup. Hosted by Pakistan this 6 team tournament is the ideal warm up for the World Cup.Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.comLinks to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices