The Cricket Podcast

Ross and Max are slightly more cheerful today as they review the thrid day's play of the first test between Australia and England. England started the day needing to take three quick wickets, which they didn't quite manage, leaving them well behind. But finally they showed some spirit and Dawid Malan and Joe Root both ended the day unbeaten, with England 2 wickets down and *only* 58 runs behind. Is the impossible possible? Or has it just delayed the inevitable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack and Max are joined by analyst Dan Weston to discuss the second day's play at the Gabba in the first Ashes test. Despite forecasts there was no rain to save England and impede Australia's progress, as Travis Head's brisk century all but ended the match as a contest. Australia will head into day 3 nearly 200 runs ahead, and only a mircale will save England. How did we get to this point? What's up with England's selection? Can anything be done? Featuring a brand new jingle to reflect English misery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2021/22 Ashes series is underway, as The Cricket Podcast boys get together to recap day one of the first Test, between England and Australia. The Gabba has traditionally been a happy hunting ground for Australia (India aside), so they were confident going into the match. And things quickly disintegrated for England, as they collapsed before lunch, to hand Australia a massive early advantage. Where was Burns going? Why is Cummins so good? Can rain save England? Join us for the best analysis and reaction around! Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1njF-8tUuQVbTZVyUaoBcQ/join Our website: www.thecricketpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cricket Podcast bring you their (belated) Ashes preview. Jack and Max take a look through the teams announced for the first Test, assessing which England players they are confident will perform, and which Australians are most scary. Will Root to do the business down under? Or will Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, and the rest of the gang inflict a lot of pain on England over the next 6 weeks? Then (approx 30:00) we talk about the bigger news of the week, as Ajaz Patel picks up the third 10 fer in the history of men's Test cricket. He was supreme, but Agarwal and India had way too much for the rest of the Kiwis. Oh, and Ashwin reviewed a bowled! Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1njF-8tUuQVbTZVyUaoBcQ/join Our website: www.thecricketpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Ross review the rollercoaster journey of the 1st Test Match between India vs New Zealand. Shreyas Iyer impressed on debut and has surely taken Rahane's spot for the next Test. The spin trio of Axar, Jadeja and Ashwin took 17 wickets between them and came within one ball of victory but the grit, determination and talent of the Kiwi's we have grown accustomed to was in there yet again as the sun came down on the fifth and final day. We also provide an update on Pakistan who are in control against Bangladesh whilst West Indies are struggling against Sri Lanka. The guys also look at the IPL retentions for all the sides, pick apart who's done well and who's failing miserably (Sunrisers!). Rashid Khan and KL Rahul are mentioned aplenty, who is on the decline and what should the franchise's retention strategies be? Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1njF-8tUuQVbTZVyUaoBcQ/join Our website: www.thecricketpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Cricket Podcast we chat with Benny Howell. Benny Howell is an English cricketer who has developed a reputation as a formidable short format bowler, who is famous for his many variations.  He talks about his inspiration to start experimenting with different techniques. How he gets a new variation ready for a match. What his plans are for the future. And how he became one of T20's greatest innovators. Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1njF-8tUuQVbTZVyUaoBcQ/join Our website: www.thecricketpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part one of this episode we talk about the cricket over the last week. India have been taking on New Zealand in three T20s, winning them all and setting up their top flight Test series up very well. Can the Kiwis do anything away from home to surprise the Indians? We also chat about the crazy final over between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in a match which went down to the wire.  In part two (29:00 mins), we talk about how the cricket world went into meltdown this week as Australian Cricket spiralled into yet another scandal. Tim Paine stepped down as Test Captain after private messages were leaked to the press. It transpired that in 2017 he had been investigated, and cleared by Cricket Australia, but following the revelation he felt his position was untenable.  We also discuss Australia's World Cup win and what that means for Australian cricket fans. And we chat about the Ashes squads and make some tentative early predictions.  On this episode we were joined by journalist, broadcaster and quarantine expert: Melinda Farrell! Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1nj... Our website: www.thecricketpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Azeem Rafiq spoke in the UK Parliament, at DCMS hearing on racism within English cricket. The Cricket Podcast are joined by Nakul Pande (@NakulMPande) for a discussion about the story to date, what happened at the DCMS hearing, and where English cricket can go next.  Find us below: Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1njF-8tUuQVbTZVyUaoBcQ/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The T20 World Cup has come to an end which means it is time for us to review the competition. We talk about our favourite moments, our players of the tournament, the biggest flops and name out combined best XI. This is great fun and leaves us with a team full of leg spinners, and a surprise twelth man.  After that we were joined by Scotland's Mark Watt, who chats with us about his World Cup and the art of spin bowling. What did he enjoy about the competition? Who were the big names he chatted to? Where is he hoping to play next? Find us below: Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1njF-8tUuQVbTZVyUaoBcQ/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The T20 World Cup Final is upon us! Australia take on New Zealand in a battle between two teams who are yet to claim this trophy. Both teams have only suffered one defeat on the routes to the final and will both fancy their chances on the day. The Cricket Podcast discuss the match and offer their analysis and reaction to the match.  Australia ran out as CHAMPIONS, taking a thumping win over their antipodean cousins. Mitch Marsh starred with the bat and Hazlewood was almost unplayable with the ball, as Australia made their talent game in the contest that decided the trophy. Join us for the best analysis and reaction around! Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1njF-8tUuQVbTZVyUaoBcQ/join Our website: www.thecricketpod.com #T20WorldCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices