The Cricket Podcast

In a Test match that looked evenly poised England suddenly roared to victory in the evening session of the second Test v West Indies. They go 2-0 up thanks to Runs from Root and Brook, as well as a clutch of wickets for Shoaib Bashir. Earlier in the Test Ollie Pope and Kavem Hodge scored tons, and we saw Mark Wood dial up the speed, as he broke England's speed record!Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcastUse 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: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a momentous occasion at Lord's Jimmy Anderson played his last test match for England. But it was Gus Atkinson who stole the show with 12 wickets for the match on debut as England skittled the West Indies twice to power to an innings win.What did we think of the match, the occasion, and Jimmy's retirement after the dust settled?Use the code CRICKETPOD at Manscaped.com for 20% off and free shipping. Find us here: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodSupport us: patreon.com/thecricketpod Website: www.thecricketpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England and West Indies start their 3 match test series at Lord's on Wednesday, and it will be Jimmy Anderson's 188th and final test match for England. Can he go out with a bang and lead England to a win?We talk through the two teams and make our predictions for the series as Ben Stokes is back bowling and Jamie Smith replaces Foakes and Bairstow with the gloves.Use the code CRICKETPOD at Manscaped.com for 20% off and free shipping. Find us here: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpodWebsite: www.thecricketpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We review England's Test Match squad for their series versus West Indies. James Anderson will play his last Test, but there are positions for new guys too, including Surrey's Jamie Smith. Is this a glimpse at the future of England in Test cricket with an Ashes series 18 months away. Then in part 2 we look back at our T20 World Cup Predictions. Who predicted India would win the World Cup, and who was way too optimistic about Pakistan? Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcastUse 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

India beat South Africa in the T20 World Cup Final! In the battle of the chokers India held their nerve, as Bumrah and Hardik delivered the goods to leave South Africa short of victory.Seriously though, how did South Africa choke again?Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcastUse 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: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

India destroyed England in the T20 World Cup semi-final. Rohit Sharma's team were too good for Jos Buttler and co. as India cruised past England and into the T20 World Cup Final. South Africa were similarly excellent v South Africa, as they bowled them out for just 56 and chased the runs down with ease. Who will go on to lift the T20 World Cup Final trophy?Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcastUse 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: @thecricketpodIntro 0:00India v England 01:00Afghanistan v South Africa 30:00India v South Africa Final Preview 38:00Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Afghanistan have pulled off a legendary moment by beating Australia and booking their spot in the T20 World Cup Semi-final. They beat Bangladesh by just a few runs, in a T20 World Cup classic. Elsewhere Australia were beaten by India, to end David Warner's career with a whimper. Rohit Sharma was in fine form for the Indian team who confirmed that they will play England in the semi-final.Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcastUse 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: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was drama in the T20 World Cup as Australia lost to Afghanistan in the Super 8 stage. That means that the tournament is wide open, with Afghanistan, in a good position to qualify for the semi-finals. India and South Africa continued their unbeaten starts. Meanwhile England will need to comfortably beat the USA to ensure their qualification for the next round of T20 World Cup. Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcastUse 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: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England managed to sneak through to the T20 World Cup Super 8s stage. They will be joined by India, USA, Australia, Afghanistan, West Indies, South Africa and Bangladesh for this stage of the T20 World Cup.How much of a comeback was it for England to acieve this, are they still one of the favourites?Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcastUse 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: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England fought back v Oman at the T20 World Cup to keep their qualification hopes well and truly alive. England demolished the Oman team, with Mark Wood, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid proving too much to handle.Elsewhere Bangladesh won a close game v Netherlands to give themselves a great shot at making the Super 8s, and West Indies put together a profesional performance to knock New Zealand out of the T20 World Cup.Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcastUse 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: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices