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Jun 21, 2023 • 41min
Daggers & Lyds' Ashes countdown | Lydia's OBE, Daggers' new car and the big questions facing England and Australia
Daggers and Lyds are counting down the hours until the Women's Ashes begins on Thursday at Trent Bridge. They discuss what we learnt from the two warm-up watches and the big questions facing both sides ahead of the series-opening Test match. Lyds also gives her reaction to being awarded an OBE and Daggers reveals why he has a bone to pick with his co-host over a new car!
Jun 20, 2023 • 17min
1st Test day 5 review | Australia take first Test in nail biter, Stokes should be proud, Khawaja stars and does Bairstow stay in?
Mel Jones is joined by Kumar Sangakkara and Eoin Morgan to dissect the incredible end to a superb first Test in Edgbaston. Usman Khawaja starred, hitting over a total of 200 runs and is this a defining Test for Pat Cummins? Ben Stokes should remain satisfied and proud in the way his England side played, but are their decisions to be made - should Jonny Bairstow stay in the gloves?
Jun 19, 2023 • 14min
1st Test day 4 review | Day 5 is finely poised, Root & Smith a cut above and Cummins leads from the front!
Mel Jones is joined at Edgbaston by Kevin Pietersen & Kumar Sangakkara as they run through day four of the first Ashes Test of the series. We look at who's in the driving seat ahead of a pivotal final day and how players such as Joe Root, Stuart Broad & Pat Cummins have stepped up to the plate.
Jun 18, 2023 • 16min
1st Test day 3 review | Stokes' ridiculous fields, Moeen gets fined and Richie Benaud impersonations
Mel Jones is joined at Edgbaston by Ricky Ponting and Eoin Morgan to run through day three of the first Ashes Test of the series. We look at the state of the game so far and try to work out who's ahead on the match.
Jun 18, 2023 • 16min
Womens Ashes Preview | Heather Knight, Sophia Dunkley & Alyssa Healy prepare for a record-breaking summer
Mel Jones and Nasser Hussain are joined by England pair Heather Knight and Sophia Dunkley to look ahead to the much-anticipated Women's Ashes series, which begins on Thursday at Trent Bridge. They discuss the challenge of red-ball cricket, playing at some of the biggest venues in the game, and reveal how the Lionesses have inspired them. We also hear from Alyssa Healy as she prepares to lead the Australia side in the absence of regular captain Meg Lanning.
Jun 17, 2023 • 16min
1st Test Day 2 review | Atherton: Khawaja century sets up barnstorming Test match | Broad vs Warner | Atherton and KP backing Bairstow
Mel Jones is joined by Michael Atherton and Kevin Pietersen as they look back at the second day of the first Test at Edgbaston. We discuss Usman Khawaja wonderful century and celebrations, what David Warner will be feeling after losing his wicket to Stuart Broad for the 15th tme and why Athers is hopeful that he might now lose his unwanted record! Plus, Jonny Bairstow's difficult day with the gloves and a look ahead to day three.
Jun 16, 2023 • 16min
1st Test Day 1 review | | Were Australia too defensive? | Bairstow stars on return | What will Root's legacy be?
Mel Jones is joined by Eoin Morgan and Kumar Sangakkara to run through the compelling first day at Edgbaston. On the agenda today we discuss whether Australia made a mistake leaving Mitchell Starc out and whether they approached the first session with too defensive a field. We assess Jonny Bairstow's successful return to Test cricket after serious injury and discuss the ongoing brilliance of Joe Root.
Jun 15, 2023 • 21min
Ben Stokes' date with destiny | England captain in conversation with Eoin Morgan & Michael Atherton
On the eve of one of the most highly anticipated Ashes series in years, England Test captain Ben Stokes sits down with former teammate Eoin Morgan and Sky Sports' Michael Atherton to reflect on the highs and lows of his career so far. They discuss the art of captaincy, the challenges of being a leader, Brendon McCullum's impact and what it would mean to be an Ashes-winning captain.
Jun 13, 2023 • 56min
Daggers and Lyds | Lewis looks ahead to Ashes and reflects on England experiences so far
Jon Lewis joins Daggers and Lyds this week and talks all things Ashes. Lewis also goes into how he’s embedded into the women’s team so far and team building exercises ahead of a big summer. Plus we take a look at Anya Shrubsole's retirement from cricket after The Hundred and the Charlotte Edwards Cup.
Jun 7, 2023 • 54min
Daggers and Lyds | Mel Jones joins for a big Ashes preview
Mel Jones joins Daggers and Lyds this week for a big Ashes preview. We discuss how huge Meg Lanning's injury will be for both sides and what this means for Alyssa Healy as Australia captain. We choose our potential lineups for the opener and ponder whether Lyds will manage to be at the ground on time for the first ball...
