Episodes

8h ago

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 4 of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, with England closing on 207-6, still needing a further 228 runs for victory. They discuss a much-needed return to form for Zak Crawley at the top of the order, Harry Brook's dismissal, and they discuss what direction to the England Test side should go in after an imminent series defeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1d ago

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 3 of the third Ashes Test between Australia and England in Adelaide, with Australia closing on 271-4, a lead of 356 runs. They look back at another defeat day for England's bowlers, discuss the decision for Ben Stokes not to bowl himself in this innings, and ask what total would be too much for England to chase down. Plus, they are joined live from the Adelaide Oval by Cameron Ponsonby, and they hear the thoughts of veteran Cricket writer Malcolm Conn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2d ago

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 2 of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, as England finish on 213-8, still trailing by 158 runs. They discuss why England continue to struggle with the bat despite the batting friendly conditions, debate if Ollie Pope has played his final Test for England, and they ask if this England team are simply not good enough to compete against Australia. As well as this, CODE Sports' Robert 'Crash' Craddock joins the show to give the Australian view of proceedings, as they strengthen their grip on this Ashes series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3d ago

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day One of the third Ashes Test between Australia and England in Adelaide, with Australia closing on 326-8. They reflect on Alex Carey's century, discuss some of the Australian batters' shot selection, and debate if Ben Stokes should have took the new ball alongside Jofra Archer. As well as this, they are joined by the former Australia spinner Brad Hogg to get his thoughts on the day's play. You can watch plenty more reaction to this Ashes series over on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4d ago

In Episode Seven of How to Win the Ashes, Darren Gough is joined by former Australia captain Michael Clarke, former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and broadcaster Jarrod Kimber to talk about the art of batting. For more Ashes content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5d ago

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to this week's third Ashes Test between Australia and England in Adelaide. They discuss the team news for the game, as Josh Tongue replaces Gus Atkinson for England's only change, as first-choice spinner Shoaib Bashir is again overlooked. They also reflect on Mark Wood's latest injury setback, and debate if that is the last we will see of him in Test Cricket. CODE Sports' Cricket Writer Ben Horne discusses some of the Australian selection dilemmas ahead of this Test. Plus, they look at some big money moves for England players in The Hundred, round up the week's other big stories, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5d ago

Jon Norman is joined by the former England bowler Darren Gough to look ahead to the third Ashes Test between Australia and England, which starts in Adelaide on Tuesday night in the UK. They hear from Brendon McCullum, who has backed his Top 7 to come good and discuss any possible changes they'll make to the bowling attack for this week's Test. Double Ashes winner Steve Harmison discusses what next for Mark Wood's career after he picked up yet another injury to rule him out of the entire series. Australian Cricket Writer Bharat Sundaresan discusses the big stories out of the Australia camp ahead of this series, and debates if Usman Khawaja will come back into the side. Plus, they get the latest from talkSPORT's man in Adelaide, Cameron Ponsonby, and they discuss reasons to be optimistic as an England fan ahead of the third Test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11

With England's Ashes going much the same way as they normally do in Australia, Darren Gough is joined by Steve Harmison and Jarrod Kimber to talk about what cricket teams do when the wheels start falling off....... For more Ashes content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 8-wicket defeat to Australia in the second Ashes Test in Perth. They discuss if Bazball is at a crossroads after England went 2-0 down, hear from England captain Ben Stokes, and debate what changes they need to make to the XI ahead of next week's third Test in Adelaide. Australian Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber discusses the Australian view from that second Test win, and looks at if Pat Cummins, Usman Khawaja and Nathan Lyon should all come back for the game in Adelaide. The new Hampshire Head Coach Russell Domingo joins the show after signing a two-year deal to take charge of the county, and as always, they round up the week's other big stories, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at England's 8-wicket defeat to Australia in the 2nd Ashes Test in Brisbane. They reflect on England's tactics with the bat in the first session, and discuss if it was too little too late. Plus they discuss where next for England after going 2-0 down in the series, debate if they'll make any squad changes ahead of the 3rd Test in Adelaide, and they hear from the England captain Ben Stokes. For more content around the Ashes, you can subscribe to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day 3 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, with England closing on 134-6, still trailing by a further 43 runs. They examine why England continue to struggle in Australian conditions, discuss why England are battling to save the Ashes after just 5 days of Cricket, and they praise Mitchell Starc after another good showing from the Australia left-armer. You can keep up-to-date with all the Ashes build up on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 2 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, with Australia closing on 378-6, a lead of 44 runs. They debate if England's lack of preparation cost them, discuss how important it is for England's bowlers to have a rest after they bowl Australia out, and look ahead to what will happen on Day 3. Don't forget, you can keep up-to-date with all the action from the Ashes on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 1 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, with England are closing on 325-9. They debate if it was England's day, reflect on Joe Root breaking his duck of scoring a Test century in Australia, and they praise Mitchell Starc after he became the most successful left-arm seamer in Test Cricket. You can keep up-to-date with all the Ashes content on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3

Former England pacer Darren Gough continues his quest to find out what it takes to win an overseas Ashes. In this episode he looks at his specialist subject. Bowling fast. Guests include former speedsters Dale Steyn and Damien Fleming as well as two batters who had to pad up and face some of the fastest bowlers in the game, Matt Prior and Michael Clarke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the second Ashes Test, which gets underway in Brisbane on Thursday morning. They hear from England captain Ben Stokes, and debate what the make up of the side will be with the absence of Mark Wood. CODE Sports' Cricket Writer Daniel Cherny discusses the latest from the Australian camp, as the debate over who should open the batting rolls on. The Kent Head Coach Adam Hollioake joins the show to discuss his first season in charge of the county and his experience working with the England Lions on this current tour of Australia. Plus, they hear from the former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Darren Gough to look ahead to the start of the second Test between Australia and England in Brisbane, with England looking to level the series. They discuss how big a difference a pink ball Test is compared to a red ball, debate if an Ashes series needs a pink ball Test, and they hear from both Ben Stokes and Joe Root. As well as this, they're joined by the former Australia bowler Damien Fleming and the Brisbane Courier Mail's Robert 'Crash' Craddock gives us the lowdown on what to expect from conditions at the Gabba. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30

Taken from their talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel David 'Bumble' Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber are ask how England can win the pink ball Test at the Gabba? For more Ashes content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29

Taken from their talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel David 'Bumble' Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber are asked whether India's recent problems signify a crisis or transtion? For more cricket content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28

Taken from their talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel David 'Bumble' Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber ask why England always seem to fall over their feet when the winning line is in sight. For more Ashes content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27

Former England fast bowler Darren Gough continues his quest to find out what it takes to win an overseas Ashes. In this episode he looks at how players manage to perform despite the pressure that the Ashes bring. Guests include former England bowlers Steve Harmison & Steven Finn as well as one of the founders of the Barmy Arm, Paul Burnham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the first Ashes Test in Perth, as England go 1-0 down in the series with an eight-wicket defeat. They hear from captain Ben Stokes, and Australian Cricket Writer Malcolm Conn explains why England's approach doesn't work in Australia. CODE Sports' Cricket Writer Robert Craddock discusses the news out of the Australia camp, as he gives us an update on Pat Cummins' fitness, and asks if Usman Khawaja has played his final Test Match. Plus, they look at a defeat for the England Lions, and ask what's going wrong for India in Test Cricket after another series defeat on home soil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25

In a special documentary hosted by talkSPORT's Will Hobbs, Amanda Thorpe, Michael Vaughan, Graeme Swann, Steve Harmison, Marcus Trescothick and others speak to talkSPORT about the mental torment England cricketers can experience and how the sport needs to respond. Anyone affected by issues raised in this programme can contact trained professionals at Samaritans. Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org Audio commentary credit: Sky Sports, Channel 4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the first Ashes Test in Perth, as Australia chase down 205 to thrash England by 8 wickets to go 1-0 up in the series. They discuss where it went wrong for England, why they never seem to learn from their mistakes, and praise a magnificent century from Travis Head. They also hear from both captains, and look ahead to next week's second Test in Brisbane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21

Jon Norman is joined by Double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test in Perth, with Australia closing on 123-9 in reply to England's 172 all out. They discuss which bowling attack performed better, debate if they've ever seen a better day of Ashes Cricket & they discuss if Australia need to make changes ahead of the second Test Match. For more Ashes content, you can subscribe to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20

Former England fast bowler Darren Gough continues his quest to find out what it takes to win an overseas Ashes series. In this episode he looks at the importance of captaincy with a star studded line up of guests including former Australia captain Michael Clarke, three time Ashes winner Matt Prior and stars of the 2005 Ashes, Steve Harmison & Freddie Flintoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They discuss England's warm-up game for the Ashes & what they've learnt from the match at Lilac Hill. CODE Sports' Chief Cricket Writer Ben Horne reflects on the huge injury news out of Ashes, with Josh Hazlewood set to miss the first Ashes Test. South Africa spinner Simon Harmer joins the show to reflect on their historic 30-run win against India, whilst ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga dissects another Test defeat at home to Gambhir's side. Plus, they round up the week's biggest stories, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17

talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman speaks with David 'Bumble' Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber about the upcoming Ashes with a full series preview. They discuss their first and favourite Ashes memories, favourite Australian grounds, talk about who will be the leading run scorer and wicket taker and bring it all together for the finest Ashes preview EVER. For more Ashes content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17

Neil Manthorp is joined by Indian Cricket Writer and Broadcaster Chetan Narula to look back at South Africa's 30-run victory over India in the first Test in Kolkata. They discuss a tremendous performance with the ball by the Proteas, who dismissed India for just 93 in their second innings, praise the performance of the South Africa captain Temba Bavuma, and they discuss why India continue to produce spin-friendly surfaces against high quality opposition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16

Former England fast bowler Darren Gough talks to some of the biggest names in cricket to find out how Ben Stokes and England can do what Goughie failed to do on four separate occasions and that is win The Ashes. In the second episode he speaks to Australian World Cup winning spinner Brad Hogg, Australian cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and hears from former England spinner Phil Tufnell about how big a part spin will play in The Ashes. Head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel for more Ashes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15

talkSPORT's Neil Manthorp and Chetan Narula look back at another fast forward day of cricket on day two of the 1st Test in Kolkata. India and South Africa shared 16 wickets on a day dominated by spin. But is it a bad Kolkata pitch? What did you think of India's first innings and Simon Harmer's bowling? Did South Africa get their tactics wrong in second innings? And is there any way back for the World Test Champions? For more cricket content head to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14

talkSPORT's Neil Manthorp and Chetan Narula look back at day one of the 1st Test between India and World Test Champions South Africa at Eden Gardens. In today's show they talk about the anticlimax after all the build-up, a blameless pitch, India's new number three, beautiful bowling, bad batting and plenty more. For more cricket content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13

Former England fast bowler Darren Gough talks to some of the biggest names in cricket to find out how Ben Stokes and England can do what Goughie failed to do on four separate occasions and that is win The Ashes. In the first episode he speaks to Ashes winning wicket keeper Matt Prior, Wisden Almanack Editor Lawrence Booth, veteran Aussie journo Robert 'Crash' Craddock and Australian cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber about how the first battle the English players will need to win is against The Aussie Media. Head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel for more Ashes content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the start of the Ashes. Code Sports' Chief Cricket Writer Daniel Cherny joins us to discuss Australia's squad named for that first Test in Perth, with Jake Weatherald preferred to Sam Konstas. They'll discuss the make up of Australia's XI for that Test, discuss the future of Test Cricket in Australia, and hear from National Selector George Bailey. They also debate if one warm-up game against the England Lions is sufficient preparation for England ahead of a series like the Ashes, and they get the thoughts of the former England bowler Darren Gough. England's Elite Bowling Coach Neil Killeen joins the show to discuss a busy winter for the England Lions, and give his thoughts on the bowling unit selected for England's Ashes series. Plus, they'll discuss the latest developments in The Hundred, preview India's two-Test series with South Africa, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7

Taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman discuss 'which International retirement hurt cricket the most?' For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6

Taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman answer whether the wobble ball has ruined cricket. For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's big stories. They react to the latest England Central Contracts announced by the ECB, as Sam Curran earns a new two-year deal, whilst Zak Crawley, Shoaib Bashir and Ollie Pope are all given one-year deals. The former England captain Michael Vaughan joins the show to preview the Ashes, and he explains how England can win over the Australian public this winter. The Hindustan Times' Cricket Writer Sharda Ugra looks back at a historic Women's World Cup victory for India and the significance of that result. Plus, they discuss England's struggles in ODI Cricket, and debate if missing out on automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup is a genuine possibility. And as always, they end the show with The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3

Taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman debate whether it's easier to win The Ashes overseas in England or Australia. For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2

talkSPORT reporter Scott Taylor speaks exclusively with the former England captain Michael Vaughan and the former England all-rounder Chris Woakes ahead of the start of this winter's Ashes series in Australia. They were both was speaking at an event hosted by leading ticket marketplace, Viagogo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1

Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming and the Surrey all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at England's two-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the third and final ODI in Wellington. They discuss another batting collapse, debate why England struggle so much in the 50-over format of the game, and they hear reaction from Man of the Match Blair Tickner, Player of the Series Daryl Mitchell, England all-rounder Jamie Overton as well as both captains Harry Brook & Mitchell Santner. For more Cricket content, make sure you subscribe to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31

Taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman discuss 'who is the greatest England cricket captain of all time?' For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison and Darren Gough to look back at England's five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the Second ODI in Hamilton. They discuss more problems with the bat for England, and why they can't bat out the full 50 overs. As well as this, they discuss a successful return to the England side for Jofra Archer, and hear from both England captain Harry Brook & New Zealand opener Rachin Ravindra. You can hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of the 3rd ODI between New Zealand and England on Saturday morning from 12:30am. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. Cricbuzz's Bharat Sundaresan joins the show to react to the breaking news that Pat Cummins will miss the first Ashes Test Match due to injury, and he also discusses the other big talking points surrounding Australia heading into the series. They look back at England's 4-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the first ODI, and debate why they struggle in the 50-over format, despite a brilliant 135 from captain Harry Brook. Durham CEO Tim Bostock joins the show to reflect on their relegation back to Division Two of the County Championship, and discuss why it's so hard for counties to agree on the schedule. Plus, they look back at South Africa's 1-1 series draw in Pakistan, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27

Listen back to match highlights from the first One Day International between New Zealand and England at the Bay Oval, as England's white-ball tour of New Zealand continues with the start of the 50-over format. You can hear the rest of the series live and exclusive on talkSPORT, talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel, with the second ODI getting underway at Hamilton at 1am on Wednesday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Alex Tudor and the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to look back at New Zealand's four-wicket win over England in the first One Day International at Mount Maunganui. They reflect on a remarkable century from England captain Harry Brook to give them a chance of victory at the halfway point, discuss New Zealand's brilliant start with the new ball, and they also hear reaction from England captain Harry Brook, and New Zealand bowler Zak Foulkes. You can live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of the second ODI between New Zealand and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel from 12:30am on Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowlers Darren Gough and Steve Harmison to look back at England's 1-0 rain-affected series win over New Zealand after the third T20 was abandoned due to rain. They discuss what they've learnt from the series, look ahead to the ODIs, and also discuss England's preparations for this winter's Ashes series. Plus, they hear from both captains Harry Brook and Mitchell Santner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22

Taken from their show on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel Steve Harmison and Jarrod Kimber try and answer the question 'Can Australia win the Ashes if Pat Cummins doesn't play?' If you like cricket content like this head to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Thanks for listening to the Following On Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's record-breaking 65 run win over New Zealand in the second T20 in Christchurch and debate how far they can go at the T20 World Cup early next year. The Times' Cricket Reporter Lizzie Ammon joins the show to give us the latest from the Women's World Cup, as England book their place in the semi-finals, and New Zealand are unlucky with the Colombo washouts. Sussex Head Coach Paul Farbrace reflects on their first season back in Division One, and discusses how English Cricket can solve the ongoing schedule problem, plus they're joined by Peter Moores after he guided Nottinghamshire to their first County Championship title in 15 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England bowler Alex Tudor and the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to look back at England's 65-run win against New Zealand in the second T20 international at Hagley Oval. They discuss half-centuries from Phil Salt and Harry Brook, which powered England to a record-breaking 236-4, the highest ever score at Christchurch in a T20 international, before reflecting on a professional performance by England's bowlers. They also hear from both captains, as well as the England opener Phil Salt. You can hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of England's white-ball tour of New Zealand on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to discuss how New Zealand are shaping up for the T20 World Cup next summer. They discuss the depth in the Black Caps squad, ask if winning the T20 World Cup would be the perfect way for Kane Williamson to end his international T20 career, and discuss a big 12 months coming up for New Zealand Cricket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to look back at the first T20 between New Zealand and England in Christchurch, which was abandoned at the interval after England posted 153-6. They discuss Sam Curran's crucial 49 to help England to a competitive total, discuss how they can improve in the second T20, and they hear from both captains as well. You can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's white-ball of New Zealand on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17

Jon Norman hosts all the build up to England's upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand, which is live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They hear exclusively from the England captain Harry Brook, who was very honest on his own form heading into the series, whilst Phil Salt joins talkSPORT Breakfast to look ahead to the 3 T20s and 3 ODIs. England Bowling Coach Tim Southee discusses returning to the country he represented less than 12 months ago, and discusses his future in the role. Plus, they hear from New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy on becoming the #1 ranked bowler in T20 Cricket, as well as playing under Andrew Flintoff at The Hundred. Listeners can hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of England's white-ball tour of New Zealand on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel, with the first T20 getting underway from 7am on Saturday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They react to comments made by David Warner that England are playing for the 'moral Ashes', and debate if he'll ever not be the pantomime villain. Robert 'Crash' Craddock from the Brisbane Courier Mail joins the show to give us an update on the fitness of Pat Cummins, and discuss if this is England's best chance to win an Ashes in Australia since their triumph in 2010/11. Andrew Alderson from the New Zealand Herald joins the show to look ahead to England's white-ball tour of New Zealand which starts this week, with live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary on talkSPORT 2. Plus they hear a snippet of Harmy's exclusive interview with Andrew Flintoff, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14

The former England fast bowler Steve Harmison sits down with his former England team-mate Andrew Flintoff for the second part of a wide-ranging interview, discussing the release of his new book 'Coming Home'. If you missed the first half of the interview, it is available on the Following On feed, but here they discuss taking the captaincy for that infamous Ashes tour in 2006/07, ending their International careers together at the end of the 2009 Ashes series, and what next for him as the Head Coach of the England Lions. For more content like this, you can subscribe to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13

The former England bowler Steve Harmison speaks to his former team-mate and best mate Andrew Flintoff in a special two-part interview to discuss the release of his new book 'Coming Home', which is out now. They reflect on growing up in Lancashire, what it was like coming into the England setup in the late 1990s, and they also reminisce about winning the Ashes together in 2005, recapping some of the key moments from that series. The second part will be available on Tuesday morning, and for more Cricket content, make sure you subscribe to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on Chris Woakes' retirement from International Cricket. They discuss if his achievements were under-appreciated and whether he was under-rated, and they hear from the man himself. The former Australia bowler Jason Gillespie joins the show to discuss how Australia are shaping up ahead of the Ashes, and what players can stake a claim for a spot in the squad as the Sheffield Shield gets underway. They look back at a dominant win for England at the Women's World Cup, and Machel St Patrick Hewitt from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast joins the show to discuss yet more changes proposed by Cricket West Indies & ask if two-tier Test Cricket is the only way forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison as well as George Dobell & Nick Friend from The Cricketer Magazine to look back at the final round of the County Championship season, as Durham dramatically collapse to lose to Yorkshire and confirm their relegation back to Division Two. They discuss what went wrong in the North East this season, and debate how they can bounce back after a disappointing season. They also discuss the schedule and reports that the PCA have not ruled out strike action over the fixture schedule. And they pick their favourite moments from the 2025 summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to dissect England's 16-man squad that was named for the Ashes series. They react to Will Jacks' shock inclusion, discuss the news that Harry Brook has taken over from Ollie Pope as the vice-captain, and they hear from Managing Director of England Men's Cricket, Rob Key. They also discuss Chris Woakes' final act in an England shirt being at The Oval, and discuss the latest white-ball squads named for the series against New Zealand, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. As well as this, England opener Tammy Beaumont previews the Women's World Cup, and they review the final round of the County Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They discuss reports that England are considering replacing Ollie Pope with Harry Brook as England's vice-captain of the Test side. They also look back at England's white-ball summer & hear from Brendon McCullum after his first summer as their all-format Head Coach. Worcestershire captain Jake Libby joins us to reflect on an emotional victory over Hampshire in the final of the One Day Cup. As well as this, they look ahead to the final round of the County Championship, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19

talkSPORT's Jon Norman is joined by the two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison as well as George Dobell & Nick Friend from the Cricketer Magazine to review the latest round of County Championship action which featured a game for the ages at The Oval where Notts beat Surrey to move within a draw of winning the County Championship, Hampshire survive a scare against Somerset and Glamorgan earn promotion to Division One. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 1-1 draw against South Africa in the T20 series, and discuss their record-breaking night at Old Trafford, as they become the first side to score over 300 in a T20 against another Test playing nation. Meanwhile, Ireland batter Harry Tector joins the show to preview their T20 series against England, which starts this week. The Somerset opener Will Smeed looks back at T20 Finals Day, as they win a record-equalling third title with a narrow victory over Hampshire. Plus, we round up the week's other stories, as Hampshire Head Coach Adi Birrell announces he'll leave the club at the end of the season, Leicestershire sign Keshav Maharaj and we'll bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12

Jon Norman is joined by the two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison as well as George Dobell & Nick Friend from the Cricketer Magazine to review the latest round of County Championship action. They discuss Leicestershire's promotion from Division Two, debate if Surrey against Nottinghamshire at The Oval next week is a title decider, and also look ahead to the T20 Blast Finals Day on Saturday. They also discuss the latest surrounding next year's county schedule, with it looking more likely that the format will remain the same for the 2026 campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's ODI series defeat to South Africa. They reflect on England's record-breaking victory in the third ODI in Southampton, and ask if it can be a springboard to better things for Harry Brook's side. Hampshire Hawks captain James Vince joins the show to reflect on his side reaching a record-equalling 11th T20 Finals Day & life as a white-ball only Cricketer. They also reflect on the other T20 Blast quarter-finals, as Ravi Bopara's century single-handedly helps Northants qualify. They also round up the week's other big stories, look ahead to England's T20 series with South Africa, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and Neil Manthorp discuss a highly entertaining 2nd ODI at Lord's between England and South Africa which saw the visitors run out 5 run winners. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4

talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman and George Dobell and Nick Friend from The Cricketer talk about the impasse that is the County Championship scheduling changes, Jamie Overton's decision to step away from red ball cricket and look ahead to the return of the County Championship. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 2

A very croaky Jon Norman from talkSPORT is joined by South African cricket wizard Neil Manthorp to look back at England's battering at Headingley by South Africa who won the 1st ODI by 7 wickets. And that's a score that flatters England. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 2

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. News Corp's Cricket Writer Ben Horne gives us an update into Pat Cummins' fitness, after scans revealed that he has a back issue which could see his full participation in the Ashes affected as a result. The Oval Invincibles' spinner Nathan Sowter reflects on a third straight title in The Hundred, and discusses signing a new 2-year deal at Durham. The Hampshire fast bowler Kyle Abbott joins us to discuss their qualification for the One Day Cup final later this month, and his own future as he approaches after recently turning 38 years old. They also react to Jamie Overton taking an indefinite break from Cricket, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30

Sam Ellard is joined by Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to discuss how England are shaping up ahead of this winter's Ashes series. They discuss what they have learnt from their 2-2 series draw with India earlier this summer, and if they can end a 15 year wait to win the urn Down Under. For more content like this, you can subscribe to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28

Neil Manthorp is joined by ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga and freelance Cricket Writer R Kaushik to discuss the biggest stories from Indian Cricket. They discuss Shubman Gill's first Test series as the new India captain, reflect on how the team's style of play under Gautam Gambhir, and they also discuss the World Test Championship as well. This chat was recorded during the lunch interval during the recent 4th Test between England and India at Old Trafford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They reflect on another busy week in The Hundred, as the Oval Invincibles all-but secure their qualification for the final and they debate whether Jordan Cox should be given another opportunity with the England squad. Robert 'Crash' Craddock from the Brisbane Courier Mail joins the show for an early preview of the Ashes & debates who will bat in the top order for the Aussies. London Spirit Head Coach Chris Liddle discusses their campaign so far, and looks ahead to the Women's World Cup next month, and they round up the week's other big stories, as Dane van Niekerk reverses her international retirement, and Leicestershire sign 4 players ahead of next season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21

Sam Ellard is joined by Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to look back at England's thrilling 2-2 series draw with India earlier this summer. They give their player ratings, as well as their combined XI from the series. As well as this, they discuss 'Bazball', and debate if England's approach is only effective when they are behind in the game. For more content and exclusive interviews, make sure you subscribe to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss England's latest squads for the white-ball series against South Africa and Ireland next month, with Jacob Bethell set to become England's youngest ever Men's captain for the Ireland tour. They unpick the squads named, with Sonny Baker earning his maiden call-up, but there's no place for Mark Wood or Gus Atkinson to manage their workload. Liam Livingstone joins the show to discuss an upturn in form with the Birmingham Phoenix, and reflect on being dropped from England's white-ball sides. The former Australia opener Cameron Bancroft also joins the show to look ahead to this winter's Ashes series, and they discuss the latest changes to the 2026 domestic season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18

Sam Ellard is joined by Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to debate if England's 2-2 draw with India earlier this summer was the greatest Test series played since that iconic 2005 Ashes series. They also focus on India's thrilling 6-run at The Kia Oval in the 5th Test, and discuss where that ranks among their greatest ever Test victories. For more exclusive interviews and content like this, head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16

talkSPORT's Jarrod Kimber is joined by Daily Telegraph cricket writer Scyld Berry to discuss the best 50 fast bowlers of all time. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, double County Championship winner Steve Harmison, The Cricketer Senior Cricket Writer George Dobell and Cricketer Cricket Writer Nick Friend look back at the most recent County Championship action, look ahead to the proposed changes to the season and discuss the major talking points in the game. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the opening week of The Hundred. They discuss reports that the tournament could change to a T20 competition as early as next season, and debate why there has been so many one-sided games in the opening week. Southern Brave and England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge joins the show to discuss their 100% start to the tournament, and look ahead to the Women's World Cup, which starts in just 7 weeks time. New Zealand bowler Matt Henry joins them to look back at their 2-0 Test series win in Zimbabwe and ahead to his stint in The Hundred with Welsh Fire, and they round up all the latest stories from County Cricket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 2-2 series draw against India, with India clinching a dramatic 6-run win in the 5th and final Test at the Kia Oval. They discuss the Test itself, and look at how England are shaping up ahead of the Ashes in less than 4 months time. The Oval Invincibles captain Sam Billings joins the show to look ahead to the start of the tournament and discuss life as a white-ball only Cricketer. They also round up the latest stories from around the world, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 4

Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to look back at the 5th Test between England and India, as India seal a thrilling 2-2 draw with a 6-run win at The Kia Oval. They discuss a match-winning five-wicket haul from Mohammed Siraj, debate if 2-2 is a fair result for the series, and they look ahead to what next for both sides, with the Ashes now less then four months away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3

Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day 4 of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval, with England closing on 339-6, needing just another 35 runs to complete a 3-1 series win. They look back at an incredible day of drama, discuss centuries for both Harry Brook and Joe Root, and debate which side will be happier that they are returning for Day 5. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of Day 5 of the 5th Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2

Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day 3 of the 5th Test between England and India at The Oval, as England close on 50-1, needing another 324 runs for victory. They discuss another century for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep's half-century, debate whether England can pull off an unlikely victory, and ask where it would rank among their greatest ever wins if they were to pull it off. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of Day 4 of the 5th Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1

Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day 2 of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval, with India closing the day on 75-2, a lead of 52 runs. They discuss a manic day in which 15 wickets fell, India's fightback after a brilliant opening partnership from Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, and discuss a much-needed half-century for Yashasvi Jaiswal. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of Day 3 of the 5th Test on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31

Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day One of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval, with India closing on 204-6. They discuss an injury blow to England all-rounder Chris Woakes, and debate how they'll take 20 wickets without his bowling. They also reflect on a positive half-century for India batter Karun Nair, and discuss India losing a 15th straight toss! Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of Day 2 of the 5th Test between England and India from 10:55am tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30

Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Commentator Neil Manthorp to look ahead to the start of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval starting tomorrow. They discuss the huge news that England captain Ben Stokes will miss the game due to a shoulder injury, and ask how that impacts England's chances of victory. They also discuss the altercation between India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and Surrey's Head Curator, and debate if Jasprit Bumrah will be risked with a series draw still possible. Overseas listeners can hear ball-by-ball commentary of the 5th Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30

Neil Manthorp is joined by Cricket Historian and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber to discuss the future of Test Cricket. They discuss the idea of two tiers in the longest format and the ramifications involved in that decision. They also give their own suggestions on how to improve the format, plus compare it to the future of the 50-over game. For more exclusive interviews, match previews and live commentaries, make sure you head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, which ended in a draw. They ask if England are being let down by their own surfaces, debate who may play in the XI for the final Test at The Oval, and discuss if India were right not to shake hands at the earliest opportunity. They also get the thoughts of ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga. They also review the latest round of County Championship games, as Rehan Ahmed continues his stellar season with a century and 13 wickets in the match for Leicestershire, plus they speak with the Lancashire all-rounder Tom Hartley! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28

Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen back to Jarrod Kimber, Mel Farrell and Cameron Ponsonby discuss their journeys into the world of freelance cricket journalism. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, as India bat out the final 5 sessions to hold on for an unlikely draw. They discuss whether India were right to not shake hands ahead of the final hour, discuss what changes both sides will make ahead of the final Test at The Oval next week, and they also get the thoughts of ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the 5th and final Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel, with our coverage getting underway at 10:30am on Thursday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 4 of the fourth Test between England and India, with India closing on 174-2, but still trailing by 137 runs. They discuss Ben Stokes becoming the first England captain to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in the same Test Match, reflect on potentially match-saving half-centuries from both Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, and debate if England have enough in a bowling attack without Ben Stokes to force a victory in this game. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series with India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 3 of the Fourth Test between England and India, with England closing on 544-7, a lead of 186 runs. They discuss Joe Root becoming the second highest run scoring in Test Match history, and debate if he can overtake Sachin Tendulkar's record. They also discuss where it's gone wrong for India, and if Head Coach Gautam Gambhir should be under more pressure after a run of 2 wins in 11 Test Matches. Overseas listeners can hear ball-by-ball commentary of Day 4 of the 4th Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day Two of the Fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, with England closing on 225-2 in reply to India's 358. They discuss Ben Stokes taking his first 5-wicket haul since 2017, Rishabh Pant coming out to bat for India despite a fractured foot, and discuss whether India's selectors got it wrong by selecting this bowling unit. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series with India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day One of the Fourth Test between England and India, with India closing on 264-4. They discuss Rishabh Pant's injury & debate whether his absence will be a series-defining moment. They also reflect on Liam Dawson's return to the England side, discuss half-centuries for Sai Sudharsan and Yashasvi Jaiswal, and look ahead to Day 2. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series against India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to today's fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, with commentary available for overseas listeners on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They discuss Liam Dawson playing his first Test in 8 years and what he'll bring to the side. They'll also discuss India's selection dilemma ahead of this Test, and ask what bowlers will play alongside Bumrah and Siraj. The Chief Executive of Major League Cricket Johnny Grave joins the show to reflect on his first season in charge of the tournament, and discuss the notion of two tiers in Test Cricket. Plus, they discuss the news that England will host the next 3 World Test Championship finals, look at some of the big stories in the county game and bring you The Final Word! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21

Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen to talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman in conversation with The Athletic's Paul Newman about how sports journalism has changed in the 35 years since Paul started out as a local sports reporter. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20

Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen back to Jarrod Kimber & Steve Harmison selecting their starting XI's for the first Ashes Test later this year in Perth. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19

Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen back to Jarrod Kimber, David 'Bumble' Lloyd and Jeremy Coney running their eye over where England Test captain Ben Stokes now finds himself. They discuss his lack of consistent runs, his impact bowling, his style of captaincy and try and work out where his career goes from here. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17

An interview that took place during the lunch break on day five of the 3rd Test at Lord's as part of talkSPORT's live cricket commentary (available outside UK & India) between Jarrod Kimber, Lizzy Ammon from The Times and Vithushan Ehantharajah from ESPNCricinfo. The topic for discussion how BazBall has refined itself from its origins in 2022 to where we find it now in 2025. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They discuss the news that Liam Dawson has replaced Shoaib Bashir in the England Test Squad for the 4th Test at Old Trafford, and whether his inclusion can help the balance of the side. Machel St Patrick Hewitt from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast joins the show to discuss the West Indies being dismissed for just 27, and the ramifications of that. Plus, they review the final of the 2025 Major League Cricket season, and discuss Italy qualifying for the T20 World Cup for the very first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 5 of the Third Test between England and India at Lord's, as England go 2-1 up in the series with a tense 22-run win. ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga reflects on the Test, and debates how India can recover from such a devastating defeat, whilst they also praise Ben Stokes' leadership, and discuss how England can replace Shoaib Bashir after his hand injury. Overseas listeners can hear every ball of England's Test series against India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at a thrilling Day 4 of the third Test between England and India at Lord's, with India closing on 58-4, needing another 135 more runs to win. They discuss a brilliant final hour which saw England take 3 quick wickets to turn the momentum of the game, discuss how crucial KL Rahul will be to India's success and look ahead to a thrilling final day in store. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series with India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 3 of the third Test between England and India at Lord's, with England closing on 2-0, a lead of 2 runs. They discuss KL Rahul's century, debate if either side crossed the line after a controversial final over, and they discuss what team is in the best position after 3 days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12

Jarrod Kimber is joined by Sam Perry and Ian Higgins from The Grade Cricketer to discuss their upcoming live shows. They reflect on their rise over the last few years, the changing perception of Cricket Media and look ahead to what's to come for the pair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day Two of the second Test between England and India at Lord's, with India closing on 145-3 in reply to England's 387ao. They discuss Jofra Archer taking a wicket on his Test comeback, debate why India changed the ball towards the end of the England innings, and discuss Jasprit Bumrah after he got on the honours board with another 5-wicket haul. Overseas listeners can hear every ball of England's Test series with India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day One of the third Test between England and India at Lord's, with England closing on 251-4. They discuss Joe Root's 99*, what ramification a potential Ben Stokes injury will have to the team, and debate why England found scoring quickly so difficult. Overseas listeners can hear every ball of England's Test series against India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9

talkSPORT Cricket Commentators Jon Norman and Neil Manthorp look ahead to the 3rd Test at Lord's between England and India. They talk about Ben Stokes need for runs, how big a risk is it to bring in Jofra Archer, what either team should do at the toss and much, much more. ALSO hear from the England captain Ben Stokes in conversation with Jon. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. You can also hear live cricket coverage of the entire England v India series if you're based outside the UK. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at India's 336-run win over England, as they level the series at 1-1. They reflect on Shubman Gill's match-winning contribution, and how important it was for him to get his first victory as the new Test captain. They also discuss how England bounce back at Lord's this week, and debate if Jofra Archer comes straight back into the side for the third Test. RevSportz's Subhayan Chakraborthy joins the show to discuss what the win at Edgbaston means for India, and they also look at how Australia's top order is shaping up ahead of the Ashes in Australia this winter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston, as India level the series with a comprehensive 336-run win. They discuss how pivotal this result is for Shubman Gill as India captain, debate is Shoaib Bashir's place in the England side is in jeopardy, and they praise India seamer Akash Deep after his 6 wickets led India to victory. Overseas listeners can hear every ball of England's Test series with India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 4 of the second Test between India and England, with England closing on 70-3 & India needing 7 more wickets to win this Test Match and level the series. They discuss Shubman Gill's exceptional 161, which saw him score over 400 runs in this Test, debate how England approach the final day, and ask if India declared too late on Day 4. Overseas listeners can hear ball-by-ball commentary of the entire England v India Test series on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day Three of the second Test between England and India, with India closing on 64-1, a lead of 244 runs at Edgbaston. They discuss Jamie Smith becoming the highest scorer by an England wicket-keeper, and also reflect on another century for Harry Brook. They also discuss Mohammed Siraj's six-wicket haul, and look ahead to what target India should give England to give them any chance of victory to level the series. Overseas listeners can watch every ball of England's Test series against India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 2 of the second Test between England and India, with England closing on 77-3, in reply to 587 all out. They discuss Shubman Gill's double-century and whether it was a 'coming of age' innings for him. They also discuss another frustrating day in the field for England, and ask how much it will swing the series if India were to go on and secure the win. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the entire series on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 1 of the second Test between England and India, with India closing on 310-5. They discuss another century from India captain Shubman Gill, and ask if it's swung the momentum back in India's favour. They also discuss a promising performance by Chris Woakes with the new ball, and ask what total India should target on Day 2. Overseas listeners can hear ball-by-ball commentary of the second Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the second Test between England and India, with every ball for overseas listeners live on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They discuss the news that Jofra Archer won't play at Edgbaston as England name an unchanged XI, plus they hear from England all-rounder Chris Woakes. They also hear exclusively from England wicket-keeper batter Jamie Smith, debate what changes India need to make to get back into the series, and they hear the thoughts of former England captain Michael Vaughan. Plus, they look back at the first Test between the West Indies and Australia, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as well as Nick Friend from thecricketer.com to discuss the latest round of County Championship games and ask what is the point of using the Kookaburra ball? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's five-wicket win over India in the first Test at Headingley. They discuss a match-winning century for Ben Duckett, and ask if he's the best multi-format opener in the world. They also discuss India's poor showing with the ball, debate if Jasprit Bumrah should play more than 3 Tests in this series, and ask how they pick themselves back up after such a damaging defeat. Plus, the former England International Claire Taylor previews the upcoming white-ball series against India. Overseas listeners can hear every ball of England's Test series against India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the first Test between England and India, as England chase down 371 to win by 5 wickets at Headingley. They discuss Ben Duckett's match-winning hundred, and ask if he's the best opener in world Cricket. They also reflect on what went wrong for India, and get the thoughts of the ESPNCricinfo's Siddarth Monga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 4 of the first Test between England and India, with England closing on 21-0, still needing another 350 runs to win. They discuss what chance England have of winning a memorable first Test, discuss Shubman Gill's captaincy and how he'll deal with the pressure, and look back on an entertaining century from Rishabh Pant. Overseas listeners can hear every ball of the England v India Test series on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 3 of the first Test between England and India, with India closing on 90-2, a lead of 96 runs. They discuss England's batting performance, reflect on another 5-fer for Jasprit Bumrah, and look ahead to what will happen on Day 4. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back on Day 2 of the first Test between England and India at Headingley, with England closing on 209-3, in reply to India's 471 all out. They discuss Ollie Pope's century, India's reliance on Jaspit Bumrah, and look ahead to Day 3. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the entire series on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 1 of the first Test between England and India at Headingley, as India close on 359-3. They discuss centuries by Jaiswal and Gill, reflect on England's performance with the ball, and they discuss how the hosts can fight their way back into the game. Overseas listeners can hear ball-by-ball commentary of every ball of the series on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19

Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Writer and Broadcaster Neil Manthorp to look ahead to the first Test between England and India, which overseas listeners can hear live on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They hear from England captain Ben Stokes and England bowler Brydon Carse, and they discuss how Shubman Gill will manage in his first Test series as the new India captain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as well as George Dobell and Nick Friend from thecricketer.com to discuss the muted changes to the 2026 domestic schedule. They weigh up the options discussed, ask what will benefit both the players and the broadcasters, and they also round up the latest news from the world of County Cricket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the World Test Championship Final, as South Africa win their first ICC Trophy in 27 years after a five-wicket win over Australia at Lord's, and they hear from Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram. They are also joined by South Africa Head Coach Shukri Conrad to reflect on the achievement, and look at what next for the Proteas, who don't have a home Test scheduled this summer. As well as this, they preview the first Test between England and India, hear from Ollie Pope on the depth in the squad, and debate where Shoaib Bashir can move to after his contract expires at Somerset. Finally, Major League Cricket CEO Johnny Grave discusses his new role & the potential of growing the Sport in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman speaks with England's leading wicket-taker in Test Cricket, Jimmy Anderson, about a whole host of topics ahead of England's five-match Test series against India, which overseas listeners can hear on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They discuss what it's like bowling to both Virat Kohli & Sachin Tendulkar, recall some stories from inside the dressing room over the years & debate why England perhaps don't value the World Test Championship as much as other nations. They also preview the upcoming five-Test series, and discuss the next generation of England bowlers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15

talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman and South African cricket host and broadcaster Neil Manthorp try and put into words what winning the World Test Championship Final will mean to the Proteas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11

Jon Norman is joined by George Dobell and Nick Friend from The Cricketer to discuss the latest news in County Cricket. They debate what the schedule will look like for the 2026 season, and discuss each of the possibilities, weighing up the pros and cons. They also round up the latest from the T20 Blast, as Northamptonshire make a brilliant start with 5 wins from 5 games, and Jimmy Anderson continues to impress for Lancashire Lightning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to dissect England's 14-man squad named for the first Test against India, and they hear from selector Luke Wright. The former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie joins the show to look ahead to this week's World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa, and they also get the South African view with former Proteas fast bowler Allan Donald. They hear from the outgoing New Zealand Coach Gary Stead, reflect on England Women's series win over the West Indies, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6

Jarrod Kimber and Daily Telegraph cricket writer and author Tim Wigmore talk about the publication of Tim's new book 'Test Cricket: A History' which describes the complete history of cricket's longest format from its inception through to the current day. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5

talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman and author and broadcaster Jarrod Kimber talk during the lunch break of England's Test with Zimbabwe about Jarrod's new book 'The Art of Batting' which compiles the list of best 50 batters in the history of Test cricket. Enjoy! If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3

Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and The Cricketer's Nick Friend to round up the latest from the world of County Cricket. They discuss Jimmy Anderson's T20 comeback, as he takes 3-17 in his first T20 game in almost 11 years. They also discuss the England Lions' high-scoring draw with India 'A', reflect on a positive week on the field for Lancashire, and debate if the T20 Blast will change format ahead of the 2026 summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's ODI series win against the West Indies. They discuss Joe Root's record-breaking innings in the second ODI, as his career-best 166 guided England to an unassailable 2-0 lead. They also hear from Harry Brook on why he moved Will Jacks down the batting order, and debate whether Jacob Bethell will have a place in England's XI for the first Test against India after his impressive half-century in the first ODI. Northamptonshire Steelbacks captain David Willey discusses their 100% start to the Blast season and reflects on life after England, whilst they also round up the week's other big stories, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28

Scott Taylor is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison as well as both George Dobell and Nick Friend from thecricketer.com to look back at the latest round of County Championship matches. They discuss how Lancashire can improve after yet another defeat, ask if Leicestershire are all-but promoted after another win, and discuss big wins for both Somerset and Sussex. As well as this, they discuss Sam Cook's England debut and discuss a positive return to County Cricket for Chris Woakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's innings victory over Zimbabwe, as Shoaib Bashir takes his best Test figures, and they debate if there are concerns over the fast bowlers ahead of the India series. Indian Cricket Writer Sharda Ugra dissects their 18-man squad for the series in England, as Shubman Gill is named the new Test captain, but there's no place for Shreyas Iyer. Leicestershire Head Coach Alfonso Thomas joins the show to reflect on their 4th straight County Championship victory in a row, as they move clear at the top of Division Two. And they round up the week's other big stories, discuss a remarkable 24 hours for Sikandar Raza, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former Zimbabwe fast bowler Ed Rainsford to look back at England's innings & 45 run win over Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge. They discuss a match-winning five-wicket haul from Shoaib Bashir, discuss an indifferent performance with the ball by England's bowlers, and debate how Zimbabwe can build on this in the years to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former Zimbabwe bowler Ed Rainsford to look back at Day 2 of the one-off Test between England and Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, with Zimbabwe closing on 30-2 after being asked to follow on, and still trail by 270 runs. They discuss a memorable century for Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett, discuss England's performance with the ball at Trent Bridge, in particular from Shoaib Bashir, and ask what England will be looking for ahead of Day 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former Zimbabwe fast bowler Ed Rainsford to look back at Day One of the first Test between England and Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, with England closing on 498-3. They reflect on centuries for Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett, discuss a poor showing with the ball by Zimbabwe, and debate when England will declare in their first innings. You can hear live ball-by-ball commentary for overseas listeners on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21

Jon Norman is joined by two-time Ashes winner Steve Harmison and both George Dobell & Nick Friend from The Cricketer to look back at the latest round of County Championship action. They discuss Nottinghamshire's defeat at Durham & if it's a sign of things to come later in the season. They also reflect on Essex's defeat to Worcestershire, discuss Leicestershire's dominance in Division Two, and preview England's one-off Test against Zimbabwe this week, with every ball available for an overseas audience on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to England's one-off Test against Zimbabwe, which begins at Trent Bridge on Thursday. They discuss if Sam Cook will make his Test debut, hear from England captain Ben Stokes & debate if England need to change the perception surrounding the team. England bowler Mark Wood has his say, and also discusses being part of the coaching staff for a PCC XI against Zimbabwe this week. The former Zimbabwe fast bowler Ed Rainsford discusses how important this Test is for the tourists, and as always they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) sits down with former England and Warwickshire all rounder Dermot Reeve and broadcaster and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber to talk about Brian Lara, Bob Woolmer, T20 cricket, AB De Villiers inspired coaching, sweep slogging Curtly Ambrose and getting under the skin of Rahul Dravid. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) is joined by former England and Warwickshire all rounder Dermot Reeve. Dermot, who was part of Channel 4's legendary cricket commentary team and who became a successful cricket coach talks about how drug addiction has led to the destruction of his career, relationships and financial security. Now living alone and estranged from his children he's starting the long process back to recovery. For more cricket content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14

Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and The Cricketer's George Dobell and Nick Friend to look back at Round 6 of the County Championship. They discuss what's gone wrong at Lancashire, as Keaton Jennings steps down as red-ball captain with them bottom of Division Two. They also debate if Nottinghamshire can go onto win the title after extending their lead at the top of the table with a convincing win over Hampshire, and they round up the other news from the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to dissect the latest England white-ball squads named for the ODI and T20 series against the West Indies, with Liam Dawson returning to the England setup for the first time since 2022. Lahore Qalanders all-rounder David Wiese reflects on his experiences of leaving Pakistan & explains why he won't be returning to the country for this season. Indian Cricket Writer Sharda Ugra reflects on the retirements of both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman joins us for a special announcement! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10

Hosted by talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman, former England coach and broadcaster David Lloyd and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber this podcast is taken from the Bumble & Kimber Show on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube Channel. Today the guys debate who deserves to be known as the best T20 bowler of all time. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: Bumble & Kimber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9

Hosted by talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman, former England coach and broadcaster David Lloyd and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber this podcast is taken from the Bumble & Kimber Show on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube Channel. Today the guys debate which team deserves to be called the best cricket team in history. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: Bumble & Kimber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8

Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison as well as both George Dobell and Nick Friend from The Cricketer to look back at the latest round of County Championship matches. They discuss Somerset's thrilling three-wicket win over Essex, and whether that can kickstart their season. They also reflect on Durham's high-scoring draw with Hampshire, and praise both Leicestershire and Middlesex for their victories. As well as this, they discuss the latest England squad named for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, with Essex bowler Sam Cook earning his first call-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to react to England's 13-man squad for the upcoming Test against Zimbabwe. They discuss Sam Cook's inclusion, whether Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir are fortunate to keep their places, and they hear from England Selector Luke Wright. Somerset batter James Rew joins the show to discuss his match-winning century, as they recovered from 78-5 to beat Essex by 3 wickets at Taunton. Cricket Writer and Author Rod Lyall discuss his new book 'The Club', and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4

Hosted by talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman, former England coach and broadcaster David Lloyd and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber this podcast is taken from the Bumble & Kimber Show on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube Channel. Today the guys debate how the IPL can be more competitive. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: Bumble & Kimber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2

Hosted by talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman, former England coach and broadcaster David Lloyd and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber this podcast is taken from the Bumble & Kimber Show on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube Channel. Today the guys debate how history will view MS Dhoni. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: Bumble & Kimber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30

Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and George Dobell & Nick Friend from The Cricketer to look back at the latest round of County Championship games. They reflect on Somerset's difficult start to the season, and debate if they are now in a relegation battle. They also discuss Durham getting their first win of the season, and ask if Surrey can now push on after they too won for the first time this year. They praise Leicestershire's start to the season in Division Two, look back at the opening round of One-Day Cup games in the Women's game, and preview this week's County Championship fixtures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to react to the news that Nat Sciver-Brunt has been appointed the new England Women's captain. They also look back at another round of County Championship action, and debate if Josh Tongue is in pole position to play Test Cricket for England this summer after his 5-fer helped Nottinghamshire beat Sussex to go top of Division One. The former Zimbabwe fast bowler Ed Rainsford looks back at their historic Test win over Bangladesh, and discusses how they are shaping up ahead of facing England next month. They also hear from New Zealand Cricket CEO Scott Weenick after they partnered with MLC, becoming the first ICC full member nation to form a partnership with a franchise competition, and ESPNCricinfo's Assistant Editor Matt Roller discusses reports the IPL schedule could be extended to 94 games from 2028. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23

Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison as well as Nick Friend and George Dobell from thecricketer.com to look back at Round 3 of the County Championship. They debate if Essex bowler Sam Cook will make his Test debut for England against Zimbabwe next month & discuss what the bowling line-up will look like for the game at Trent Bridge. They also discuss the week's action, as Middlesex beat Glamorgan, Rehan Ahmed scores a century for Leicestershire, and Ollie Pope returns to form with Surrey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Round 3 of the County Championship and discuss the week's biggest stories. They discuss Sam Cook's omission from the Essex squad & whether that indicates he'll make his Test debut for England against Zimbabwe next month. The Nottinghamshire fast bowler Fergus O'Neill joins the show to discuss his fine start to the season & adapting to English Cricket, and they are also joined by the Editor of the Wisden Almanack, Lawrence Booth, to discuss their Top 5 Cricketers and some of the wider issues in the game. Durham Head Coach Danielle Hazell looks ahead to their first season as a Tier One county, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18

Hosted by talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman, former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber this podcast is previously unreleased footage from a Following On show that went out on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube Channel Today the guys debate whether the IPL will ever be bigger than the EPL. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16

Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and George Dobell and Nick Friend from thecricketer.com to look back at Round 2 of the County Championship. They discuss a thrilling win for Warwickshire against Durham, ask if Dom Sibley can resurrect his England career after a stellar start to the season, and they round up all the action from Division Two, as Kent make it two wins from two under new Head Coach Adam Hollioake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to react to the news that Jimmy Anderson has been awarded a knighthood in Rishi Sunak's resignation list, and they hear from the newly appointed white-ball captain Harry Brook. They round up the week's County Championship action, as Warwickshire edge past Durham in a thriller at Chester-Le-Street, and Kent make it two wins from two to the start to the season. Yorkshire spinner Dom Bess joins the show to discuss his century as they beat Worcestershire by 504 runs at Headingley. They also round up the latest action from the IPL, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9

talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman and Senior Cricket Writer at thecricketer.com George Dobell are at Headingley to talk to new England white ball captain Harry Brook. Hear from Harry as he sets out his vision for captaincy & identifies the key attributes he's expecting from his players as a new era for the England white ball team begins. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9

Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and thecricketer.com's George Dobell and Nick Friend to look back at the opening round of the 2025 County Championship. They discuss Tom Banton's career-best 371, but Somerset were held to a draw at home to Worcestershire. They reflect on a five-wicket haul for Josh Tongue in Nottinghamshire's win over Durham, and after dismissing Jonny Bairstow twice on his County Championship debut, they debate if Hampshire bowler Sonny Baker is a dark horse to feature in England's squad for the Ashes later this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the news that Harry Brook has been appointed England's white-ball captain, taking over from Jos Buttler. They discuss how the ECB manages his workload, and whether it was the right appointment. They also look back at the opening round of the County Championship, as Tom Banton begins the season with a triple century, and they hear exclusively from the England Lions and Hampshire bowler Sonny Baker. As well as this, they look back at the week's other big stories, as Charlotte Edwards is appointed the new England Head Coach, Olly Stone suffers another injury set back, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5

Hosted by talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman, former England coach and broadcaster David Lloyd and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber this podcast is taken from the Bumble & Kimber Show on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube Channel. Today the guys ask 'who is the most underrated cricketer ever?' If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: Bumble & Kimber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4

talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman and George Dobell from thecricketer.com are in Dambulla for the final day of the Barmy Army Fans World Cup in partnership with Sri Lankan Airlines. With just a few hours to go until the start of the County Championship they both look ahead to the tournament and discuss the hopes and fears in much the same way cricket fans up and down England and Wales are doing today. Head over the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel for a live stream from the action in Sri Lanka. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber to look ahead to England's five-match Test series against India this summer. They discuss which England player India would fear the most, and vice versa. As well as this, they discuss whether India's bowlers can support Jasprit Bumrah, and they debate who's the best captain - Rohit Sharma, Pat Cummins, or Ben Stokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3

talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman and George Dobell from the Cricketer.com have travelled out to Dambulla, Sri Lanka for the 2nd edition of the Barmy Army & Singapore Airlines Fan's World Cup to find out what it's all about. For a live stream head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: Bumble & Kimber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2

Jon Norman is joined by the two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison, and The Cricketer's Nick Friend to look ahead to the start of the new County season. They discuss the big topics off the field, including the latest on the sale of The Hundred, whilst they also discuss whether Surrey can win a fourth straight title, and who are in danger of going back to Division Two. As well as this, they discuss who is most likely to win Division Two, and look at some of the signings of the winter so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison for another busy show. They discuss the report released by the World Cricketers Association, which has slammed the ICC's leadership and called for windows for International Cricket. They also discuss the news that negotiations for the sale of The Hundred has been extended to late April following pushback from some perspective buyers & what that could mean for the future. The Durham Head Coach Ryan Campbell and wicket-keeper Ollie Robinson join the show to look ahead to the start of the new season, and they'll round up the week's biggest stories, as Jonny Bairstow is made captain of Yorkshire, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber to discuss Jofra Archer's return to action, and if there are any concerns ahead of a proposed return to Test Cricket this summer. As well as this, they also discuss Saudi Arabia's involvement in Cricket, and ask 'How do you overthrow the ICC?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28

Hosted by talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman, former England coach and broadcaster David Lloyd and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber this podcast is taken from the Bumble & Kimber Show on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube Channel. Today the guys discuss what it is really like to face a cricket ball at 90 miles an hour. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: Bumble & Kimber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. The Times' Cricket Writer Lizzie Ammon joins the show to reflect on the news that both Jon Lewis and Heather Knight have left their roles with England Women and discuss who can potentially replace them. They also discuss the biggest headlines from the IPL, as Jofra Archer registers the most expensive bowling figures in IPL history. As well as this, they discuss the news that South Africa won't be playing any home Test matches for 18 months, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21

Jon Norman is joined by the Senior Correspondent of The Cricketer, George Dobell to preview the start of the 2025 County Championship season. They hear exclusively from the England duo Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson, and they also hear the thoughts of the Surrey Head Coach Gareth Batty, as they look to win a fourth consecutive County Championship title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20

Hosted by talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman, former England coach and broadcaster David Lloyd and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber this podcast is taken from the Bumble & Kimber Show on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube Channel. Today the guys are asked 'what is the future of cricket media?' If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: Bumble & Kimber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They react to the news that England bowler Mark Wood will miss 4 months after undergoing knee surgery, and reflect on Sam Curran's appointment as Surrey's new T20 captain, and what that means for his England career. The new Northamptonshire Head Coach Darren Lehmann joins the show to discuss his new role whilst also looking ahead to this winter's Ashes series in Australia. They discuss the latest picks from The Hundred draft, as David Warner secures a contract, but James Anderson goes unsold. And Cricket Ireland's CEO Warren Deutrom and Abhishek Bachchan discuss the new European T20 League, which launches later this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17

Hosted by talkSPORT Cricket Reporter Sam Ellard, former England coach and broadcaster David Lloyd and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber this podcast is taken from the Bumble & Kimber Show on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube Channel. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: Bumble & Kimber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15

Hosted by talkSPORT Cricket Reporter Sam Ellard, former England coach and broadcaster David Lloyd and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber this podcast is taken from the Bumble & Kimber Show on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube Channel. Today the guys debate whether England will win the Ashes at the end of the year. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: Bumble & Kimber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13

Hosted by talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman, former England coach and broadcaster David Lloyd and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber this podcast is taken from the Bumble & Kimber Show on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube Channel. Today the guys discuss what the funniest thing is they've ever seen in cricket. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: Bumble & Kimber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the Champions Trophy final, as India beat New Zealand in Dubai to claim the title with a four wicket win, they get reaction from both captains. They'll also hear from England's Managing Director Rob Key on their options to replace Jos Buttler as white-ball captain, and they react to the news that Harry Brook has pulled out of the IPL to manage his workload. Derbyshire's Head of Cricket Mickey Arthur reflects on signing a new one-year deal with the county, and as always, they'll bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8

Hosted by talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman, former England coach and broadcaster David Lloyd and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber and taken from the Bumble & Kimber Show on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube Channel today the guys debate who they would choose to bat for their lives. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: Bumble & Kimber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6

Hosted by talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman, former England coach and broadcaster David Lloyd and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber and taken from the Bumble & Kimber Show on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube Channel today the guys discuss whether Ben Stokes is one Ashes triumph away from becoming the best England captain of all time. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: Bumble & Kimber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's disastrous Champions Trophy campaign, and reflect on Jos Buttler's resignation as the white-ball captain. They hear from Buttler himself, as well as Head Coach Brendon McCullum, and they debate who should become the new white-ball captain. They are also joined by the former England vice-captain and World Cup winner Moeen Ali to look ahead to his final season as a player in English domestic Cricket, and reflect on England's woes in Pakistan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3

You’re listening to Following On SHORT with David Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber. On today’s show the guys answer the question 'What is the most unbelievable thing you’ve ever seen at a cricket ground? If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. And for even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1

Following On SHORT, featuring Former England coach David 'Bumble' Lloyd and cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber. On today's show they ask 'What would cricket look like if India didn't play it?' If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On SHORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28

Following On SHORT, featuring Former England coach David 'Bumble' Lloyd and cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber. On today's show they ask 'What is the worst stadium in world cricket?' If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On SHORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and former Ashes winner Steve Harmison react to England's 8 run defeat to Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy which knocks them out of the tournament. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's five-wicket defeat to Australia in their opening game of the Champions Trophy, and they hear from captain Jos Buttler. They also look back at some of the other highlights from the tournament, as India and New Zealand progress to the semi-finals, and Pakistan are knocked out despite playing just one game in Pakistan. The new Essex Director of Cricket Chris Silverwood reflects on returning to the club after a stint with Sri Lanka, and they discuss the week's other big stories, as Moeen Ali takes up a new role with Warwickshire, and Ben Stokes opts out of The Hundred. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24

This is Following On SHORT, a bite sized podcast featuring former England coach & batter David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber. Taken from their new series on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube page they are asking 'who are the 2nd and 3rd best Indian Test batters of all time?' If you agree or disagree with their decision let us know on X @cricket_ts If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. And for even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and former Ashes winner Steve Harmison react to England's 5 wicket defeat to Australia in the Champions Trophy. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20

Following On SHORT, a bite sized podcast featuring Former England coach, batter and broadcaster David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber. Taken from their new series on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube page in today's show they are asking whether India can win the Champions Trophy without Jasprit Bumrah and what the English game should do with all that Hundred money. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On SHORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the 2025 Champions Trophy, which starts in Pakistan and Dubai this week. They hear from England Head Coach Brendon McCullum and discuss if they have a genuine chance despite losing the ODI series in India 3-0. Australian Cricket Writer Bharat Sundarasen discusses their hopes ahead of the tournament, whilst captain Steve Smith explains how they'll manage to cope without Starc, Cummins and Hazlewood. They hear from South Africa captain Temba Bavuma as they look to end their hoodoo at an ICC event, whilst Behram Qazi gives his thoughts on how Pakistan are preparing ahead of co-hosting the tournament. Plus, they discuss the week's other big stories, as Kane Williamson signs for Middlesex, and Alex Hales won't play for Nottinghamshire this season, and they'll bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's white-ball tour of India, as they lose both the T20 and ODI series, and they hear exclusively from the England Head Coach Brendon McCullum. The former England spinner Graeme Swann joins the show to reflect on his time coaching the England Lions in South Africa and Australia this winter. They are also joined by the Daily Telegraph's Will Macpherson to discuss the ongoing sale of The Hundred franchises, and the ramifications it has on English Cricket. Plus they bring you The Final Word! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the Indian Cricket Commentator Chetan Narula to look ahead to the third and final ODI between India and England, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They discuss how England can end what's largely been a disappointing tour on a high, discuss Tom Banton's inclusion in their Champions Trophy squad, and they hear exclusively from the England bowler Mark Wood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10

Neil Manthorp is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison and Indian Cricket commentator Chetan Narula to look ahead to the third and final ODI between India and England, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2, and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They discuss the news that Jacob Bethell will miss the Champions Trophy with a hamstring injury, with Tom Banton called up as cover. As well as this, they reflect on a potential return for Jasprit Bumrah, and discuss how England can end the tour with a win in Ahmedabad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8

Neil Manthorp is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison and Indian Cricketer commentator Chetan Narula to look ahead to the second ODI between India and England in Cuttack. They reflect on England taking the day off before the game despite losing 5 of their 6 matches on this tour so far, discuss if they simply don't have the personnel to compete with India, and debate who will miss out in the Indian side if Virat Kohli is fit enough to play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Indian Cricket Broadcaster Chetan Narula to look ahead to the second ODI between India and England in Cuttack, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2, and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They discuss if England can learn from their mistakes in the first ODI, and they discuss how crucial this series is for India captain Rohit Sharma after a run of low scores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the start of England's ODI series against India, with live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They discuss if this series is the last for both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, debate if England can bounce back from defeat in the T20 series, and they hear exclusively from England captain Jos Buttler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to their three-match ODI series against India, with live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel from Thursday morning. They discuss the fallout from the T20 series, whether England need to change their approach for the longer format of white-ball Cricket, and they hear from the England captain Jos Buttler. As well as this, they speak exclusively with the CEO of the World Cricketers Association Tom Moffat, and they'll bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4

Following On SHORT, featuring Former England coach David 'Bumble' Lloyd and cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber. On today's show they ask 'What is the most unbelievable thing you've ever seen in cricket?' If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On SHORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England fast bowler Alex Tudor and the former IPL batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala to look back at the 5th T20 between India and England in Mumbai, as India seal a 4-1 series win with an emphatic 150-run victory in Mumbai. They discuss a majestic century from Abhishek Sharma, as his 135 helped India post 247-9, they discuss more batting woes from England, as they were bowled out for just 97 inside 11 overs, and they hear from both Jos Buttler and Suryakumar Yadav. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England bowler Jade Dernbach and the former IPL batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala to look back at the 4th T20 between India and England, as India seal the series with a 15-run victory in Pune. They discuss how Hardik & Shivam Dube dragged India from 12-3 to post a competitive total, discuss another batting collapse from England, and discuss the controversial concussion substitute involving Dube and Harshit Rana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison for another busy show. They debate if Joe Root should return to England's T20 side after a successful SA20 for the Paarl Royals, and whether he can manage as an all-format player at 34. Pakistan Cricket Writer and Broadcaster Behram Qazi joins the show to look back at their 120-run defeat to the West Indies in the second Test in Multan, with the visitors winning a Test in Pakistan for the first time since 1990. He also gives an update on the Champions Trophy. ESPNCricinfo's Valkerie Baynes reflects on England's heavy defeat to Australia in the Women's Ashes, and discusses what next for captain Heather Knight and Head Coach Jon Lewis. And they round up the week's other stories, as Rocky Flintoff scores a century for England Lions in Australia, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England spinners Gareth Batty and Monty Panesar to look back at the third T20 between India and England in Rajkot, as England keep the series alive with a 26-run win. They discuss a strong bowling performance from Jos Buttler's side, hear from Adil Rashid after figures of 1-15 from his 4 overs, and they discuss how England can improve with the bat after yet another collapse. Plus they hear from both captains as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England bowler Alex Tudor and the former IPL batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala to look back at the second T20 between India and England in Chennai, as England go 2-0 down in the five-match series with a two-wicket defeat. They discuss more problems for England with the bat, an unbeaten match-winning half-century from India batter Tilak Varma, and they hear from both Jos Buttler and Suryakumar Yadav. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England coach David 'Bumble' Lloyd and the former IPL batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala to look back at England's 7-wicket defeat to India in the first T20 in Kolkata. They reflect on England's troubles against spin, Jos Buttler's one-man performance with the bat, and an explosive half-century from India batter Abhishek Sharma. They also hear from Sharma himself, as well as both captains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the start of England's white-ball tour of India, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They hear from new England Head Coach Brendon McCullum as he prepares for his first assignment since taking up the role, and they discuss who needs a good series. Indian Cricket Commentator Chetan Narula joins the show to discuss India's squad for the Champions Trophy, and debates if Head Coach Guatam Gambhir will be under pressure with a series defeat. Yorkshire Head Coach Anthony McGrath reflects on returning to the County after leaving Essex at the end of last season, and they discuss what it means for English Cricket after James Vince signed a white-ball deal with Hampshire after picking up a contract in the PSL. Plus, they end the show with The Final Word! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17

Bumble & Kimber David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber ask whether it’s time to end Virat Kohli’s Test career and what needs to be done about Rohit Sharma? If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On SHORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) bring you another Indian cricket focused podcast where they discuss the futures of Sharma, Kohli and Gambir, look ahead to various white ball competitions AND the guys are joined by top writer for ESPN Cricinfo Kartik Krishnaswamy. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to England's upcoming white-ball tour of India, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They react to India's squad announcement, with several key players missing, and they also debate if England should boycott their upcoming Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan. The newly-appointed Kent Head Coach Adam Hollioake joins the show to discuss his new job, and ESPNCricinfo's Mohammad Isam discusses how people in Bangladesh are reacting to the proposed two-tier system in Test Cricket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the reported proposals that Test Cricket could be split into a two-tier system, with more opportunities for the 'Big 3' to play one another. Indian Cricket Writer Subhayan Chakraborty joins the show to reflect on what next for India after their 3-1 series defeat to Australia, and debate what next for both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. ESPNCricinfo's Valkerie Baynes previews the start of next week's Women's Ashes in Australia, and they discuss Sam Konstas' behaviour and where he needs to change after a controversial debut series. Plus, they end the show with the final word! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 5

A Jasprit Bumrah-less India were blown away by the Australian batters on day 3 at the SCG who knocked off the 163 to win at 6 an over. India failed to add any meaningful runs to their overnight score. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 4

Concerns for India as Jasprit Bumrah left the field for a scan on an unknown issue. India dismissed Australia with a lead of 5 on day 2. The visitors went about building their lead navigating the tricky conditions. Rishabh Pant made up for his shot selection at the MCG top scoring with 61. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 3

Rohit Sharma decided to rest himself for the 5th test. Vice captain Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and decided to bat. The pitch turned out to be full of danger and the Indian batters sustained continuous blows from the Australian bowlers on their way to 185 all out on day one at the SCG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 31, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison for the final show of 2024. Cricbuzz writer Bharat Sundarasen joins the show to look back on Australia's dramatic 184-run win over India at the MCG, as they move one step closer to reaching the World Test Championship final. South Africa Head Coach Shukri Conrad also joins the show to reflect on reaching the World Test Championship Final at Lord's in June following a tense two-wicket win over Pakistan. They also dissect England's squad for the Champions Trophy, with Sam Curran, Reece Topley and Will Jacks left out, and they round up the biggest stories in County Cricket, as Adam Hollioake joins Kent as their Head Coach, and as ever, they'll bring you The Final Word Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 2024

Jarrod Kimber and Saurabh Somani discuss the day's play at the MCG. India had been in a prime position to secure the draw but a collection of wickets swung the match violently in Australia’s favour giving the hosts an unassailable lead heading to the 5th test at Sydney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 2024

Jarrod Kimber and Saurabh Somani discuss the day's play at the MCG. Tailenders enjoyed another good day in Melbourne. Australia's 11th wicket partnership faced over 100 balls to see out the day's play. India dropped a couple of catches and were unlucky to beat the bat more than finding the edge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 2024

Jarrod Kimber and Saurabh Somani discuss the day's play at the MCG. Nitish Kumar Reddy stood up with the bat at number 8 to rescue India scoring a century to narrow the first innings deficit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 2024

Jarrod Kimber and Saurabh Somani discuss the day's play at the MCG. Virat Kohli couldn’t avoid the spotlight on day 2. The former India captain was fined and sanctioned for shoving Sam Konstas on day 1 at the MCG. Kohli was also involved in the run out of top scorer Yashasvi Jaiswal before nicking off to Scott Boland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 2024

Sam Konstas became Australia's youngest-ever debutant opener and started his test career in style, reverse scooping Jasprit Bumrah three times in his second over. Jarrod and Saurabh look at a crazy innings where the 19-year-old got into a fight with Virat Kohli and asked the TV cameras for Bumrah to return to the crease so he could 'score some more runs'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the year of 2024. They reflect on England's year in red-ball Cricket, with wins over the West Indies, Sri Lanka & New Zealand, and discuss how well equipped they are for next year's Ashes series. They also look back at a difficult year for the white-ball side, and discuss some of the other big moments in Test Cricket from the last 12 months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 2024

Neil Manthorp speaks with the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney about his life and career in the game in a wide-ranging interview. They discuss beating the West Indies in 1979/80, beating England in the 1986 series, and what it was like to play alongside the likes of Sir Richard Hadlee & John Wright. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 2024

Jarrod Kimber and Saurabh Somani look back on a rainy day 5 draw in Brisbane but the big news was that R Ashwin announced his international retirement from all formats with immediate effect. The score remains 1-1 going into the boxing day test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 2024

We hear exclusively from the England Head Coach Brendon McCullum after England's 2-1 series win in New Zealand, as he reflects on that achievement, the contrasting form of both Zak Crawley and Jacob Bethell, and looks ahead to taking the white-ball role in 2025. As well as this, Neil Manthorp is joined by the Daily Mail's Lawrence Booth and the Daily Telegraph's Nick Hoult to discuss a huge 2025 for English Cricket, and the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 2024

India avoided the follow on to set up a draw on day 5 and the slim chance of a win at the Gabba. Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah batted until bad light ended day 4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 2024

Jon Norman is joined by Steve Harmison and Anton Devcich to look back on Day 4 out in Hamilton as New Zealand clinched victory in the 3rd Test by 423 runs. Also included is an interview with England captain Ben Stokes. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps on the 4th and final day of the 3rd test out in Hamilton as New Zealand win by 423 runs, their joint biggest ever winning margin! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 2024

Jarrod Kimber and Saurabh Somani look back on persistent rain on day 3 in Brisbane. The two teams were on and off the field but India managed to put themselves at risk, losing wickets when it was easiest to bat. Can India navigate the remaining two days of rain to take a 1-1 scoreline to the MCG? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 2024

Jon Norman is joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back on Day 3 of the 3rd test out in Hamilton. A magnificent century from Williamson puts the game out of reach of the visitors. We also spoke to Marcus Trescothick after the Day's play. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps on Day 3 of the 3rd test out in Hamilton, New Zealand. The hosts made England squirm and have put the game out of reach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 2024

Jarrod Kimber and Saurabh Somani look back on day 2 in Brisbane. Steve Smith returned to form with a century and Travis Head scored yet another hundred. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps on Day 2 of the 3rd test out in Hamilton, New Zealand. It's safe to say that it was a day that belonged to the Kiwis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 2024

Jon Norman is joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back on Day 2 of the 3rd test out in Hamilton. It was a day that England will want to forget in a hurry! also hear exclusive interviews with Paul Collingwood and Matt Henry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 2024

Jarrod Kimber is joined by Saurabh Somani, It was a wash out on day one in Brisbane, but did Rohit Sharma make the right call bowling first? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 2024

Jarrod Kimber is joined by Saurabh Somani, It was a wash out on day one in Brisbane, but did Rohit Sharma make the right call bowling first? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps on Day 1 of the 3rd test out in Hamilton, New Zealand. It was a day that ebbed and flowed and had everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 2024

Neil Manthorp in conversation with the CEO of the ECB, Richard Gould. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 2024

Jon Norman is joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back on Day 1 of the 3rd test out in Hamilton. A thrilling day of cricket that ebbed and flowed throughout. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to this week's third and final Test between New Zealand and England, with every ball live & exclusive on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They react to the news that England have made one change for the game in Hamilton, with Matthew Potts replacing Chris Woakes. They also discuss how crucial it is for England to win the series 3-0, and they hear exclusively from England captain Ben Stokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 2024

Jarrod Kimber and Saurabh Somani look back on the 2nd test and ahead to the Gabba Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand wicket-keeper Ian Smith to pay tribute to both Graham Thorpe and Martin Crowe, with the trophy for this current New Zealand v England series named after the two Cricketing greats. They discuss their favourite memories of them, what made them stand out from the rest, and their legacies after their passing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the third and final Test between New Zealand and England in Hamilton, with live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary on talkSPORT 2 from 9:30pm on Friday. They hear from the England batter Joe Root, and reflect on his comments about Harry Brook being the best player in the world. They also debate if England will make any changes for that test at Seddon Park, discuss a positive tour for the bowling group, and they hear from the England bowler Brydon Carse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 2024

Scott Taylor speaks exclusively to the former England captain Joe Root and the England bowler Brydon Carse after England's 323-run win over New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington. talkSPORT 2 will bring you live & exclusive commentary of the third and final Test in Hamilton next Friday evening from 9:30pm UK time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 2024

England powered to a series win over New Zealand with an emphatic 323-run victory inside three days of the second Test in Wellington. This is England's first test series win in New Zealand since 2008. Live and exclusive ball-by-ball coverage of England's series win was heard on talkSPORT 2. England will have the opportunity for a 3-0 clean sweep in the third Test in Hamilton. Coverage will start at 9pm over on talkSPORT 2 on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 2024

Jarrod Kimber and Saurabh Somani look back on day 3 of the second Border Gavaskar test where India were thumped by 10 wickets in Adelaide. India set just 19 to win after being bowled out for just 175. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps a special day for English test cricket. It was England's first away series win in two years since their 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan in 2022, and their first victory in New Zealand since 2008 For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison look back on another dominant day of test cricket for England in Wellington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7, 2024

Jarrod Kimber and Saurabh Somani look back on day 2. India closed day 2 128-5 trailing by 29 runs. Scott Boland and Pat Cummins both claimed 2 wickets but it was Travis Head who did the damage with 140(141). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps a captivating second day of the second test out in Wellington between England and New Zealand. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 2024

Jarrod Kimber and Saurabh Somani pick apart all of the action. Australia closed day 1 86-1 as India failed to dismiss the struggling Marnus Labuschagne and new opener Nathan McSweeney. India were bowled out in the second session of the day night test in Adelaide with Mitchell Starc doing what he does best taking 6 wickets with the pink ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison look back on a dominant day of test cricket for England in Wellington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps a captivating first day of the second test out in Wellington between England and New Zealand. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the New Zealand Cricket Broadcaster Daniel McHardy to look ahead to the second Test between New Zealand and England, with every ball live & exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They discuss how England back up last week's win and seal the series in Wellington, discuss how New Zealand respond after a number of dropped catches cost them victory last time out, and they sample the finest craft beers Wellington has to offer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to build up to the second Test between New Zealand and England in Wellington, with every ball live & exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They discuss how both sides will deal with the windy conditions, discuss how much of an impact Ben Stokes will have on this game with the ball, and they hear exclusively from the England batter Ben Duckett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 2024

Jarrod Kimber and Saurabh Somani look ahead to the second test of the 24/25 Border Gavaskar trophy. India punished a poor Australian side in the first test, but now they must play a day night match in Adelaide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4, 2024

Scott Taylor is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to build up to the start of the second Test between New Zealand and England in Wellington, with live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel from Thursday evening in the UK. They react to England's team announcement, as they go unchanged for the second Test at the Basin Reserve, and hear they exclusively from the England all-rounder Chris Woakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 2024

Steve Harmison speaks exclusively to the former England captain Joe Root in a special interview that took place ahead of his 150th Test Match for England. They discuss the milestone itself, some of his career highlights from down the years, playing under this current Test team, and why winning an Ashes series in Australia is the ultimate goal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the freelance journalist Cameron Ponsonby and the New Zealand Herald's Andrew Alderson to discuss the news that English players will not be given NOCs to play in leagues that overlap with the English summer, aside from the IPL. They also reflect on how New Zealand have managed it in the recent past, with several of their players turning down central contracts to pursue franchise opportunities abroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison look back on a thrilling day of Test Cricket in Christchurch as England raced to victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps another captivating Day of test cricket out in Christchurch between England and New Zealand, which saw Bazball displayed at it's finest as England go 1-0 up. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison look back on another dominant day of test cricket for England in Christchurch as they hone in on a win in this 1st test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps another captivating Day 3 of test cricket out in Christchurch between England and New Zealand, which saw the visitors take the game out of the reach of their hosts. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 2024

Jon Norman is joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back on Day 2 out in Christchurch. Which saw England come out in top after an enthralling days play, with a superb century from Harry Brook. A post day interview with Ollie Pope is also included. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps an enthralling Day 2 of test cricket out in Christchurch between England and New Zealand, which saw England fight back from a tricky spot through a brilliant 150 run stand between Ollie Pope and Harry Brook. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps on Day 1 of the 1st test out in Christchurch, New Zealand. A day of two halves that saw the Black Caps in control of the game until a flurry of wickets in the final session of the day gave the visitors a route back in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 2024

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day 1 of the first Test between New Zealand and England, with the hosts closing on 319-8 after losing the toss and being inserted. They hear from the England spinner Shoaib Bashir after his 4 wickets, discuss a promising performance from Brydon Carse, and they also hear from the returning Kane Williamson after his 93 helped the Black Caps to a good position at the end of the day's play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 2024

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the first Test between New Zealand and England, with live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary on talkSPORT 2. They hear exclusively from both the England captain Ben Stokes and the New Zealand captain Tom Latham, and they debate if Ben Stokes can break Brendon McCullum's record of the fastest Test Century at the Hagley Oval. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 2024

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Cricket Broadcaster Neil Manthorp to look ahead to England's Test series in New Zealand, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They discuss Jacob Bethell making his England Test debut at No.3, debate who are the favourites for the series, and sample the best wine New Zealand has to offer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 2024

talkSPORT’s Jarrod Kimber is joined by Indian Journalist Saurabh Somani to pick apart a fascinating couple of days at the IPL mega auction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 2024

talkSPORT’s Jarrod Kimber is joined by Indian Journalist Saurabh Somani to reflect on a dominant win for India in the first test in Perth, and look towards the rest of the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 2024

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to England's Test tour of New Zealand, which is live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They discuss how England will line up after the injury to wicket-keeper Jordan Cox, they are joined exclusively by the New Zealand bowler Matt Henry and they hear from New Zealand Head Coach Gary Stead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 2024

talkSPORT’s Jarrod Kimber is joined by Indian Journalist Saurabh Somani to reflect on a dominant third day for India in Perth. Pat Cummins walked out as nightwatchman at number 3 in the final session of day three of the first test in Perth. Australia were reduced to 12-3 chasing 534 after Kohli scored an unbeaten 100 in a welcome return to form, partnered by a dazzling 161 from Yashasvi Jaiswal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2024

talkSPORT’s Jarrod Kimber is joined by Indian Journalist Saurabh Somani to reflect on a dominant second day for India in Perth. Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana finished off the Aussie tail bowling the side out for 104. India pushed to a lead of 218 at the close of play thanks to a fluent innings from the visiting openers. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal walked off at stumps 62* and 90* respectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) is joined by cricket writer Jarrod Kimber and England and Surrey spinner Gareth Batty to discuss the love that is shared for Tim Southee and some of the hate he recieved as well. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2024

talkSPORT’s Jarrod Kimber is joined by Indian Journalist Saurabh Somani to pick apart a frenetic first day of the Border Gavaskar trophy which saw India win the toss and bat. India were bowled out for just 150 but captain Jasprit Bumrah made good on his decision to bat reducing Australia to 67-7 at stumps on day one. Following on India will be on the talkSPORT cricket youtube channel and via podcasting apps after every day of the Perth test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) is joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Neil Manthorp to try and predict who will compete in the World Test Championship final at Lord's in June. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's T20 series victory over the West Indies and discuss which players can make a case for the Champions Trophy in February next year. England Interim Head Coach Marcus Trescothick reflects on his time in charge of the white-ball side, and discusses his ambitions to be a Head Coach in the future. The former New Zealand international Frankie Mackay previews England's upcoming Test series in New Zealand, and reflects on her own record of becoming the leading run scorer for a single Domestic team in New Zealand in List A Cricket. And the Brisbane Courier Mail's Robert 'Crash' Craddock joins the show to look ahead to the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 2024

Andrew McKenna is joined by the Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber and co-host of the Caribbean Cricket Podcast Machel St Patrick Hewitt to look back at the T20 series between the West Indies and England, with England coming away 3-1 winners. They discuss what positives England can take from this tour, how Brendon McCullum can take this side forward in the new year, and they reflect on how the West Indies can continue to develop under Daren Sammy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) bring you another Indian cricket focused podcast and with the Border Gavaskar Trophy less than a week away it’s time to run an eye over the challenge that the Indian side will face. So it’s an Australian XI stock take AND the guys are joined by top writer for ESPN Cricinfo Kartik Krishnaswamy. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 2024

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former West Indies batter Philo Wallace and co-host of the Caribbean Cricket Podcast Machel St Patrick Hewitt to look back at the fourth T20 between the West Indies and England, with the West Indies sealing a five-wicket win in St Lucia. They'll discuss a record chase for the home side in St Lucia, hear from the England captain Jos Buttler and the West Indies skipper Rovman Powell, and look ahead to tomorrow's 5th and final T20, which is live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 2024

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by the Daily Telegraph's Tim Wigmore to look ahead to the final 3 T20s between the West Indies and England, as they head to St Lucia with England 2-0 up in the series. They discuss how important the toss is with the earlier 4pm starts, discuss Jos Buttler's move to No.3 for this series, and they hear exclusively from the England bowler Saqib Mahmood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on England's opening 2 T20s against the West Indies, as Phil Salt scores his third T20 century, and England captain Jos Buttler returns to form with a half-century of his own. They also hear exclusively from the England bowler Saqib Mahmood after taking career-best T20 figures of 4-34 in the first T20, and they discuss whether Jofra Archer will play in the IPL. The former Australia bowler Brad Hogg joins us to preview the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and Cricket Writer and Broadcaster Behram Qazi discusses reports that India won't travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy in early 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 2024

Andrew McKenna is joined by former England internationals Roland Butcher and Alex Tudor as well as Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber to look back at England's seven-wicket win over the West Indies in the second T20 in Barbados. They hear from England captain Jos Buttler after his match-winning half-century, discuss how the West Indies can recover from back-to-back defeats, and look ahead to the rest of the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 2024

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England fast bowler Alex Tudor and Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber to look back at England's 8-wicket win over the West Indies in the first T20 in Barbados. They hear from England opener Phil Salt after his unbeaten century guided them to victory, discuss how the West Indies can bounce back in tomorrow's second T20, and reflect on Reece Topley's behaviour after he left the field during the West Indies innings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 2024

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by the Daily Telegraph's Tim Wigmore to look ahead to the T20 series between the West Indies and England, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They briefly reflect on the ODI series, debate how England can improve in the 50-over format, and they hear exclusively from the England captain Jos Buttler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 2024

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and former West Indies all-rounder Philo Wallace to look back at the third and final ODI between the West Indies and England, with the West Indies sealing the series win with an emphatic 8-wicket win in Barbados. They look back at the series, and hear from Liam Livingstone, Shai Hope and Brandon King. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 2024

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by the Daily Telegraph's Tim Wigmore to look ahead to tomorrow's third and final ODI between the West Indies and England in Barbados, with the series level at 1-1 ahead of the decider. They discuss how England prepare for ODI Cricket with so little being played around the world, whether they need an experienced player around the squad to help the youngsters, and they also hear exclusively from the England batter Phil Salt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the first 2 ODIs between the West Indies and England, as Liam Livingstone sets up a series decider with his maiden ODI century. They hear from the England captain, and discuss if that innings in Antigua was the coming of age for him. They also hear exclusively from the England bowler John Turner after taking his first international wickets, and England batter Jordan Cox ahead of making his Test debut in New Zealand. They are also joined by the New Zealand captain Tom Latham to look back at their historic 3-0 series clean sweep over India, and ahead to next month's Test series against England, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 2024

Jon Norman, Former New Zealand Fast Bowler Iain O'Brien and Former Black Caps Skipper Jeremy Coney bring you the reaction to New Zealand winning the Third Test for arguably the greatest Series win of all time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps an incredible end to the Test Series between India and New Zealand as the Black Caps create a little piece of history. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2024

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England bowler Darren Gough to look back at the second ODI between the West Indies and England in Antigua, as England level the series with a five-wicket win. They discuss a maiden ODI century for England captain Liam Livingstone, discuss how they can improve with the ball, and look ahead to Wednesday's series decider in Barbados. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2024

Jon Norman is joined by former New Zealand bowler Iain O'Brien bring you the reaction to Day Two of the Third Test in Mumbai. Yet another thrilling day in a thrilling series as the momentum swung back and forth between the teams. New Zealand end it with a lead close to 150 - but will that be enough? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps another enthralling day of test match action in Mumbai which saw India throw away a strong position in an incredible final half an hour. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 2024

Jon Norman is joined by former England bowler Stuart Meeker to look back on 14 wickets falling on Day One of the Third Test including an incredible final half an hour that saw Ajaz Patel claim two wickets in two balls and Virat Kohli running himself out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 2024

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former West Indies international Philo Wallace to look back at England's 8-wicket defeat to the West Indies in the first ODI in Antigua. They discuss where it went wrong for England, what positives they can take into Saturday's second ODI, and discuss an important knock for West Indies opener Evin Lewis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 2024

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Machel St Patrick Hewitt from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast to look ahead to England's white-ball tour of the West Indies, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2 from 5pm tomorrow. They hear exclusively from the England captain Liam Livingstone, the West Indies captain Shai Hope, and they give you their series predictions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 2024

talkSPORT's man in Antigua Cameron Ponsonby speaks with the England batter Jordan Cox ahead of their white-ball tour of the West Indies, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They discuss the prospect of a Test debut in New Zealand next month, how beneficial the last 6 months around the England squad has been, and also suggestions he could bat at No.3 in the future. You can hear ball-by-ball commentary of the 3 ODIs and 5 T20s between the West Indies and England on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) bring you another Indian cricket focused podcast. This week the lads give their immediate reaction to India’s series defeat to New Zealand which was broadcast live and exclusively on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. You’ll also hear from former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler to look back at England's 2-1 series defeat to Pakistan. They debate what England do with Ollie Pope after another poor series with the bat, and they hear from Pakistan Head Coach Jason Gillespie, as he takes up the role as Head Coach of all formats following Gary Kirsten's resignation. The West Indies white-ball Head Coach Daren Sammy joins them to look ahead of their 3 ODIs and T20s against England, which is live & exclusive on talkSPORT 2. SENZ Commentator Dan McHardy joins the show to look back at a historic win for New Zealand, as they seal an unassailable 2-0 series win against India, the first time they've won a Test series in India. And they discuss Darren Lehmann becoming the new Northamptonshire Head Coach, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps the 3rd and final day of the 2nd test out in Pune. New Zealand claimed their first ever Test series win on Indian soil. It was another gripping day of test cricket as the Black Caps outplayed the hosts in all facets. A truly historic day for New Zealand cricket and an important result in terms of the World Test Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2024

Jon Norman recaps the test match and the series with Monty Panesar, Jeremy Coney and Jarrod Kimber. New Zealand claimed their first ever Test series win on Indian soil. It was another gripping day of test cricket as the Black Caps outplayed the hosts in all facets, with frontline spinner Mitch Santner taking a second 5’fer of the match, ending with career best figures of 13 for 157. A historic day for New Zealand cricket and an important result in terms of the World Test Championship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2024

Guy Swindells and Ashes winner Steve Harmison look back on the 3rd and final day of England's test series out in Pakistan. The deficit proved all too difficult for England who ended Day 2 on 24-3, 53 runs behind. They scraped their way into a 32 run lead, however of course that wasn't enough and England lose a test series once again out in Asia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 2024

Jon Norman reacts to Day 2 of the 2nd test alongside Gareth Batty. It was New Zealand who took control of this enthralling test match on day 2 out in Pune. They bowled out the hosts for only 156 and then gritted their way to a lead of 301 by the end of play. They will need to build on that lead and then bowl India out in the remaining 3 days to secure what would be their first series win on India soil since 1988. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps another captivating day of test cricket out in Pune. New Zealand take control of the test match and could be on their way to a first test series on Indian soil since 1988. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 2024

Sam Ellard is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day 2 of the third Test between Pakistan and England in Rawalpindi, with England closing on 24-3 and still trail by 53 runs. They debate if England could have done any more to contain the Pakistan tail, debate if Ollie Pope is still England's No.3 going forwards, and Harmy explains why England WILL still win this Test Match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2024

talkSPORT's Sam Ellard and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison look back at day one of the 3rd Test between Pakistan and England. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps an enthralling first day of the 2nd Test out in Pune. It's all to play for as India continue their innings tomorrow morning 243 runs behind and 1 wicket down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2024

After their dismal performance in the first test, the hosts needed a good reaction and that's what they got on Day 1 of the 2nd Test. Jon reacts to the opening day alongside Gareth Batty. All rounder Washington Sundar took the headlines as he finished on 49-7, but New Zealand left the test nicely poised as Tim Southee managed to get the big scalp of Rohit Sharma in the final few overs to cap an enthralling day 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 2024

Neil Manthorp and Cricket Writer & Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber look back at India's eight wicket defeat to New Zealand in Bengaluru, with the Black Caps earning their first Test win in India since 1988. They are also joined by Indian Cricket Commentator Chetan Narula to discuss Rishabh Pant's fitness, debate what changes India need to make for this week's second Test, and discuss what the conditions will be like in Pune. They also hear exclusively from the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney, who reflects on New Zealand's achievement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 152-run defeat to Pakistan to set up a series decider in Rawalpindi this week. They hear from the England captain Ben Stokes, and debate if England have a problem playing on spin-friendly wickets. SENZ Commentator Daniel McHardy joins the show to reflect on New Zealand's 8-wicket win over India, securing their first Test win in India since 1988, and they also hear from both Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra. The New Zealand Assistant Coach Craig McMillan reflects on the White Ferns winning their maiden T20 World Cup title with victory over South Africa in Dubai, and they debate if Jordan Cox is ready for the step up to Test Cricket after reports he could make his debut in New Zealand later this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 2024

Andrew McKenna recaps a day where New Zealand finally ended their long and miserable 36-year wait for a Test match win on Indian soil. The visitors stunned India in an unprecedented fashion, skittling out the world's best for just 46 runs in their first innings - India's worst home total in test match history. In response, New Zealand put themselves in a commanding lead, spearheaded by a Ravindra century. India fought back well in their second innings and the game was in the balance until a late collapse, leaving New Zealand just 107 runs to chase this morning. The action was live on talkSPORT 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 2024

Andrew McKenna (@talkMacca) and Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) react to New Zealand's first test win on Indian soil in 36 years - Rohit Sharma is the only Indian player who was born when New Zealand last achieved this feat in 1988! New Zealand win the first Test in Bengaluru by 8 wickets! For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman recaps another enthralling day of test match action in Bengaluru which saw New Zealand move firmly into the driving seat after enjoying late success with the ball on day four. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) reflect on another pulsating day of test match action which saw New Zealand move firmly into the driving seat after enjoying late success with the ball on day four. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2024

Ahead of the Women's T20 final in Dubai tomorrow; Daniel, Jeremy and Jarrod give their insight into whether South Africa or New Zealand will win their first ever World Cup! In a tournament where many of the big names were eliminated early on, the trio look at each side's path to the final - and make bold predictions for what should be an exciting match! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 2024

Jon Norman recaps another pulsating day of test match action - a wonderful century from Ravindra immediately put the hosts on the back foot, but India began their fight back in Bengaluru, led by their talisman Virat Kohli! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 2024

After being dismissed for their lowest ever test score at home, India fought back on day 3 - but New Zealand remain firmly in the driver's seat! Jon and Harmy react to Kohli's return to form and dismissal on the final ball and an inspired century for Rachin Ravindra. They discuss the prospect of an Indian comeback, previewing what is set to be a breathless 4th day in Bengaluru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 2024

Sam Ellard joins Steve Harmison to discuss England's disappointing 152 run test loss to Pakistan in Multan! Where do Ben Stokes & Brendon McCullum go from here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2024

Jon Norman recaps an unbelievable day for New Zealand in Bengaluru! New Zealand bowl out India for their lowest ever home score before Devon Conway puts the hosts to the sword! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2024

England are in serious danger of being pegged back in Multan - being set a record total of 297 before losing 2 crucial wickets before the close. Sam Ellard and Steve Harmison recap a crazy third day in Multan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2024

India are skittled for just 46 - their lowest ever home score in test history! Jon Norman and Steve Harmison discuss what went wrong for India with the bat, and react to an incredible display of pace bowling by New Zealand's seam trio. They also detail the return to form for Devon Conway, and India's chances for the rest of the test... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 2024

talkSPORT's Sam Ellard and Steve Harmison look back at day two of the 2nd Test between Pakistan and England and discuss Ben Duckett's fine century, and Pakistan's even finer comeback in the evening session which leaves the hosts in a dominant position. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 2024

Sam Ellard is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day 1 of the second Test between Pakistan and England in Multan, with the hosts closing on 259-5. They discuss a debut century for Pakistan's Kamran Ghulam, debate if Pakistan will be the happier of the two sides, and discuss impressive performances for both Brydon Carse and Matt Potts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) bring you another Indian cricket focused podcast. This week the lads are joined by New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel as they look ahead to the three Test series between India and New Zealand. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's historic win over Pakistan in the first Test in Multan. England stand-in captain Ollie Pope discusses where it ranks among England's greatest ever away wins, and opener Ben Duckett has his say on Joe Root's chances of breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most Test runs in history after he moved past Sir Alastair Cook's record for the most Test runs by an Englishman. Pakistan Cricket Writer & Broadcaster Behram Qazi discusses if Pakistan have reached a new low after becoming the first team to score 550 yet lose by an innings. The former England spinner Graeme Swann discusses his role with the England Lions and runs his eye over some of the young talent in the English game. The former England bowler Anya Shrubsole discusses her new role with the MCC, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison (@harmy611) ponder what on earth Pakistan do now following a Test where they scored 556 and still lost by an innings. Debate what England are going to do for the 2nd Test if Ben Stokes is fit. And take a walk down memory lane to the series that Harmy played in Pakistan in 2005. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) look back at one of the most ridiculous days in cricket history where in Multan Joe Root and Harry Brook put on the largest partnership in English cricket history and Pakistan then tried to lose a match inside four days, despite them hitting 556 in first innings. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 2024

Sam Ellard is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day 3 of the first Test between Pakistan and England in Multan, with England closing on 492-3, trailing by just 64 runs. They reflect on a record-breaking day for Joe Root, as the batter becomes England's highest run scoring in Test Cricket, surpassing Sir Alastair Cook, and discuss half-centuries for both Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. As well as this, they also debate how England can still win the Test Match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) bring you another Indian cricket focused podcast. This week the lads chat about India's opening T20 win over Bangladesh, a surprising defeat by the women's side against New Zealand, compare the excitement that surrounds Mayank Yadav with that of Brett Lee, enjoy Varun 'Comeback' Chakravarthy and is that Sanju Samson under the microscope again? Get out from under the microscope Sanju. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and double Ashes winner Steve Harmison reflect on day two of the 1st Test between Pakistan and England in Multan. They wince at Duckett's injury, wonder where it leaves England's threadbare squad, ponder a return by a legend and ask whether Pakistan went a little too slowly. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 2024

Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison are joined by the England all-rounder Sam Curran to look ahead to the upcoming white-ball series in the Caribbean, with every ball live on talkSPORT 2. They discuss his role in the side, missing out on a place in the Test side and his aims for 2025. They are also joined by the Pakistan Head Coach Jason Gillespie to reflect on the first few weeks of his role. As well as this, they react to the latest England Lions squad, and New Zealand bowler Tim Southee explains his decision to step down as Test captain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and double Ashes winner Steve Harmison look back at day one of the 1st Test between Pakistan and England in Multan and discuss Carse's debut, Jimmy's absence, Leach's return and Shan's magnificence. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 2024

Ahead of England's three-match Test series in Pakistan, Neil Manthorp and double Ashes winner Steve Harmison speak exclusively to the Pakistan Test Coach Jason Gillespie. They reflect on his first few weeks in charge, which included a 2-0 defeat to Bangladesh, the need to create unity within the PCB, and how they can best counter England's positive style of play. They also discuss who will open the batting for Australia in their upcoming Test series against India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) bring you Following On India. On this week's show they are joined by ESPNCricinfo Bangladesh correspondent Mohammad Isam to describe what it was like watching Bangladesh lose a Test match in under three days. Former India A cricketer Abhishek Jhunjhunwala talks about what Mohammad Siraj needs to do to change his fortunes. And the boys discuss just how monumental this India win was in Kanpur as well as previewing the Women's T20 World Cup If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and George Dobell and Nick Friend from The Cricketer talk about an the closing stages of the 2024 County Championship, ask how competitive Yorkshire will be in Div 1, discuss Derbyshire, Kent & Lancashire woes, talk up Worcestershire's achievements and get the latest on Lalit 'big fat ponzi scheme' Modi and the Hampshire buyout. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's narrow 3-2 ODI series defeat to Australia, and discuss what they perhaps may have learnt from the 5 matches. They also look ahead to the start of England's Test series in Pakistan next week, and hear from the England bowler Matt Potts. Pakistan Cricket Writer and Broadcaster Behram Qazi joins the show to discuss how the hosts are preparing for the series, and why it's a pivotal tour for both Shaheen Shah Afridi and Babar Azam. England's Alice Capsey joins us to look ahead to the start of this week's Women's T20 World Cup, and they discuss a contrasting week for Yorkshire and Lancashire in the County Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and Jarrod Kimber bring you a new show talking all things Indian Cricket. Also available on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube page this week the boys ask the big question 'Is Rishabh Pant better than Adam Gilchrist?' and you'll hear from former New Zealand wicket-keeper batter Ian Smith & Cricket.com host Avanish Hegde. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's opening 2 ODIs against Australia, with the hosts 2-0 down in the five-match series. They discuss Harry Brook's comments, and hear from Interim Head Coach Marcus Trescothick. Surrey Head Coach Gareth Batty joins the show to discuss winning a third consecutive County Championship title, and they discuss Sussex's promotion back to Division One. Finally, the former New Zealand wicket-keeper turned broadcaster Ian Smith joins the show to preview their upcoming Test series against India and England, with every ball live on talkSPORT 2! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison, George Dobell and Nick Friend from The Cricketer Mag talk about the penultimate round of the County Championship which saw Surrey crowned Champions, Sussex promoted and Kent relegated. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 2024

Deep Dasgupta and Jarrod Kimber bring you a short sharp podcast taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel Today the guys discuss what Chris Woakes needs to do to become as effective overseas as he is in England. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On SHORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 2024

The Batman (Jon Norman) and Robin (Jarrod Kimber) of talkSPORT cricket team up for a brand new show focused entirely on Indian cricket. To kick start this new adventure the dynamic duo are joined by legendary broadcaster Harsha Bhogle to talk about what fans can expect from a Guatam Gambir India side, whether India's home strength is finally starting to wane and what their true focus will be on over the course of the next 6-8 months. And Bangladesh correspondent Mohammad Isam tells us The Tigers are in India to win not just compete and gives the lowdown on the fastest bowler to ever play for Bangladesh. talkSPORT are the official rights holders in the UK to all International cricket played in India between now and 2028 and if you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's T20 series draw with Australia, and discuss the futures of both Liam Livingstone and Sam Curran in the white-ball side. Australian Cricket Writer Bharat Sundaresan looks ahead to the start of the ODI series, and gives his early thoughts on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. They also dissect England's Test squad named for the series in Pakistan, as both Jack Leach and Rehan Ahmed earn recalls, and they react to reports that Ben Stokes is set to sign a new two-year central contract with the ECB. New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell joins the show to look ahead to the rest of 2024, which includes Test tours to Sri Lanka and India, as well as hosting England in December. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 2024

Jarrod Kimber & Deep Dasgupta bring you a short sharp podcast taken from their YouTube show Today the guys discuss what will happen when Brendan McCullum takes over the England white ball sides. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On SHORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and Nick Friend from The Cricketer Mag talk about one of the most incredible County Championship victories in modern times as Somerset somehow bested Surrey to keep the title race alive. Plus a round up of the best of the other action from the latest round of games and a preview to T20 final's day. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 10, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 8-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka at The Oval, as England claim a 2-1 series win. ESPNCricinfo's Andrew Fidel Fernando discusses the significance of the win for the tourists, and what next for them. They react to Brendon McCullum's appointment as England White-Ball Head Coach, and discuss Andrew Flintoff becoming the new Lions Head Coach. England Women Head Coach Jon Lewis joins the show to look ahead to the start of next month's T20 World Cup in the UAE, and they pay tribute to the former England all-rounder Moeen Ali, who announced his international retirement at the age of 37. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (follow on X/Twitter @fulhamjon) brings quick reaction to Sri Lanka's 8 wicket win over England at The Oval. Hear from former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Murali End podcast host Mark Machado. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (follow on X/Twitter @fulhamjon) and Mark Machado from the Murali End podcast are at The Oval at the conclusion of a stunning day of Test cricket that saw Sri Lanka fight back with the ball and the bat to put themselves in with a glorious chance of winning the 3rd Test. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (follow on X/Twitter @fulhamjon) and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison are once again at London's premier cricket ground, the Oval, where Sri Lanka fought back after a topsy turvy day where wickets fell with regularity, Ollie Pope registered 154 and Sri Lanka recovered from 93/5 to end the day 211/5 a deficit of just 114. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (follow on X/Twitter @fulhamjon) and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison are at the Oval following day one of the 3rd Test between England and Sri Lanka where rain, bad light and Ollie Pope ruled supreme, helped along the way by another Ben Duckett cameo. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and George Dobell and Nick Friend from The Cricketer Mag talk about an incredible weekend of County Cricket where Somerset set up a pulsating encounter with Surrey at Taunton, Worcestershire took a huge leap towards safety with their third consecutive win, Lancashire look in peril of relegation and the lads talk about £5 ice creams ar Lord’s. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 3, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 190-run win over Sri Lanka in the second Test at Lord's to seal an unassailable 2-0 series win. They discuss the criticism of Ollie Pope's captaincy, and look back at a record-breaking Test Match for Joe Root, who becomes England's most prolific centurion in Test Cricket. Somerset and England spinner Jack Leach reflects on his 12 wickets in their County Championship win over Durham, and discusses a possible England recall for the tour of Pakistan next month. The Barmy Army Managing Director Chris Millard joins the show to discuss being allowed in at Lord's this week, and they hear exclusively from the outgoing Cricket West Indies CEO Johnny Grave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 2024

talkSPORT's Sam Ellard and Murali End host Mark Machado are at Lord's for the culmination of the 2nd Test which saw England take the win and the series. Plenty to discuss on today's show following a day where a double centurion failed to get the player of the match award, Sri Lanka showed some more fight but couldn't stop the inevitable and questions were asked about the poor ticket sales on day four at a ground that is supposedly England cricket's headquarters. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (X/Twitter @fulhamjon) and Mark Machado from the Murali End talk about what it's like to watch Joe Root bat when you want him to be out for a duck, what positives can be taken from the Sri Lanka Test effort so far this summer and Mark tells us what it is about cricket that he HATES the most. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 2024

talkSPORT's Sam Ellard and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison look back at day two at Lord's in the 2nd Test between England and Sri Lanka and a day that saw Gus Atkinson get back on the Lord's honours board, Sri Lanka suffer their third batting collapse in a row and England put themselves into a position where they simply cannot lose. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (follow on X/Twitter @fulhamjon) & former England fast bowler Steve Harmison look back at day one of the 2nd Test between England and Sri Lanka at Lords, a day that saw Joe Root ride to the rescue once again with a magnificent 143 as he shared in a heart-breaking (for Sri Lanka) 7th wicket stand with Gus Atkinson which took the day away from the visitors. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 2024

Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison sit down with the outgoing Cricket West Indies CEO Johnny Grave for a special podcast. They reflect on his 7 years in the role and discuss the challenges of running West Indies Cricket and managing various territories. They also discuss the muted ICC fund to help Test Cricket, and discuss what the future holds for him after he leaves his role in October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison for another busy show. They reflect on England's white-ball squads named for the upcoming series with Australia, and hear from selector Luke Wright, as both Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali are omitted. They also preview this week's second Test between England and Sri Lanka, with Leicestershire's Josh Hull earning a maiden Test call-up. Derbyshire Head of Cricket Mickey Arthur joins the show to reflect on their first County Championship win at home in almost 5 years, and discusses their season so far. They also hear exclusively from India's new Assistant Coach Ryan ten Doeschate, and discuss the week's other big stories, as England name their squad for the T20 World Cup, and Pakistan lose to Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (follow on X/Twitter @fulhamjon) and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison look back at day three of the 1st Test between England and Sri Lanka at Old Trafford where Jamie Smith his his first ever Test century, England led by 122 on first innings and Sri Lanka recovered from being 1/2. All to play for ahead of day four and plenty to discuss. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison look back at day two of the 2nd Test between England and Sri Lanka at Old Trafford, a day that included some sparkling stroke play from the likes of Joe Root, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith, and some fantastic wicket taking deliveries from Prabath Jayasiriya, and one that ended with the teams still very close to each other. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison look back at day one of the 1st Test between England and Sri Lanka at Old Trafford. A day which saw Sri Lanka reduced to 6/3 and 113/7 only to recover to 236 all out thanks to half centuries from their skipper and a debutant. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the start of the Test series between England and Sri Lanka this week, as Ollie Pope prepares to captain the side for the first time, and they'll hear from former England vice-captain Moeen Ali. Mark Machado from the Murali End Podcast joins the show to discuss how the tourists are preparing for the series, as they slip to a seven-wicket defeat against the England Lions. Glamorgan Head Coach Grant Bradburn reflects on reaching the final of the One Day Cup, where they'll face Somerset at Trent Bridge next month. They also look back at South Africa's series win in the West Indies, discuss Cricket in the Olympics, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 2024

Steve Harmison and Jarrod Kimber bring you a short sharp podcast taken from their YouTube show Today the guys discuss which team is about to take centre stage in International White Ball Cricket If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On SHORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss how England replace captain Ben Stokes after he sustained a hamstring injury while playing in The Hundred, and they also hear from Ollie Pope on captaining England. The former England & Sri Lanka Head Coach Chris Silverwood joins the show to reflect on his time overseas, and his current role as Oval Invincibles' Assistant Coach. Gloucestershire fast bowler Ajeet Singh Dale reflects on his maiden call-up to the England Lions squad, and they look back at the first Test between the West Indies & South Africa in Trinidad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 2024

Steve Harmison and Jarrod Kimber bring you a short sharp podcast taken from their YouTube show Today the guys discuss how history will judge the career of Jonny Bairstow If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On SHORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to pay tribute to the former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe, who has passed away at the age of 55. They also hear from talkSPORT's Cricket Editor and lifelong Surrey fan Jon Norman. As well as this, they react to England's latest Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka later this month, as Jordan Cox receives his maiden call up, and Dan Lawrence looks set to open the batting. They discuss who should replace Matthew Mott as England's White-Ball Head Coach, and they debate if Joe Root can surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most Test runs in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 2024

David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber bring you a short sharp podcast taken from their YouTube show Today the guys discuss exactly why Shane Warne never captained the Australian Test side, what kind of team mate he was and his career as a broadcaster. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On SHORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 10-wicket win over the West Indies at Edgbaston to secure a 3-0 series clean sweep, and discuss if the Test side are making progress on the pitch. Machel St Patrick Hewitt from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast discusses the key takeaways from the West Indies camp, and looks ahead to next week's Test series with Sri Lanka. They also discuss reports that Andrew Flintoff has been 'lined up' to replace Matthew Mott as the England White-Ball Head Coach. Mark Machado from the Murali Pod reflects on Sri Lanka Women winning the Asia Cup for the very first time, and as always, they bring you the Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (follow on X/Twitter @fulhamjon) and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison look back at England's ten wicket win over the West Indies at Edgbaston which included a record breaking knock from stand in opener Ben Stokes, a player of the match bowling performance from Mark Wood and a promise of great things to come from England. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (follow on X/Twitter @fulhamjon) and Steve Harmison discuss a 13 wicket day at Edgbaston in the 3rd Test of the summer between England and West Indies. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and Nick Friend from The Cricketer Mag talk about the final group matches from the Vitality Blast and hear from George Dobell on The Hundred's investment strategy. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on England's 241-run win over the West Indies in the second Test at Trent Bridge, as Ben Stokes' side win their first Test series since 2022. They hear from Shoaib Bashir after his five-wicket haul, and they discuss a return to form for England vice-captain Ollie Pope. It was a much improved performance from the West Indies, and they hear from their skipper Kraigg Brathwaite. They also discuss reports Jos Buttler is set for 'crunch' talks on his future as England captain, look at a return to English Cricket for Chris Silverwood, and they hear exclusively from the Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (follow on X/Twitter @fulhamjon) and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison look back at England's 241 run win over the West Indies at Trent Bridge. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) and Ashes winner Steve Harmison look back at day three of the Trent Bridge Test between West Indies and England and discuss West Indies tail wagging, the need for roof repairs, the seesaw manner of the game and where the match is poised ahead of day four of the 2nd Test. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 2024

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day 2 of the second Test between England and the West Indies, as the visitors close on 351-5 in response to England's 416 all out. They discuss a crucial century from the West Indies batter Kavem Hodge, Mark Wood's return to the England Test side, and they also preview what's to come on Day 3 at Trent Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (follow on X/Twitter @fulhamjon) and Ashes winner Steve Harmison look back at day one of the 2nd Test between England and West Indies and discuss Ollie Pope blessed innings, some great catching, some poor catching, some runs scored, some runs left behind and a much more competitive day's cricket. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and Nick Friend from The Cricketer Mag talk about why the Vitality Blast needs to change and evolve to survive. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's innings victory over the West Indies in the first Test at Lord's, as Jimmy Anderson signs off with a win. They hear from England captain Ben Stokes on life after Anderson, and whether Gus Atkinson could take the new ball. West Indian Broadcaster Barry Wilkinson discusses how the region are reacting to this defeat, and what can possibly be done to make Test Cricket more attractive in the Caribbean. Brisbane Courier Mail Writer Robert 'Crash' Craddock discusses how Anderson will be remembered in Australia, and gives us an early preview of the Ashes. They also hear exclusively from the England bowler Lauren Bell after their T20 series victory over New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (follow on X/Twitter @fulhamjon) and Ashes winner Steve Harmison look back at a sorry start to the West Indies Test series at Lord's and try and work out what can be done to make nations outside of the Big Three competitive in Test cricket. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (follow on X/Twitter @fulhamjon) and former Ashes winner Steve Harmison dissect day three of the 1st Test between England and West Indies as Jimmy bows out, Gus takes 12 for the match and we all wonder where now for the Windies? If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 2024

talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman and Machel Hewitt from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast look back at another painful day for the West Indies at Lord's as they limped to the end of day two still well short of making the 1st Test a contest. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 2024

Ashes winner Steve Harmison is with Machel St Patrick Hewitt from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast looking back at day one of the 1st Test between England and West Indies, a day that started with everyone talking about Jimmy Anderson's career and ended with excitement about how Gus Atkinson's may pan out. West Indies bowled out for 121 with Atkinson taking 7/45 on debut with England 189/3 at stumps a lead of 68. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the first Test between England and the West Indies, as Jimmy Anderson prepares to play his 188th and final Test Match at Lord's. They hear from Jimmy Anderson himself, and also get the thoughts of the former England fast bowler Darren Gough. England legend Stuart Broad discusses Anderson becoming a mentor to the next generation of bowlers, and they debate whether it is the right thing for a player to go straight from a team-mate to a coach. Machel St Patrick Hewitt discusses how the West Indies are shaping up ahead of the first Test, and we also discuss a debut for the Surrey batter Jamie Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 2024

FOLLOWING ON: COUNTY CRICKETER PAGE talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and Nick Friend from The Cricketer Mag talk about the greatest end to a cricket game that Jon Norman never noticed, appendicitis and Yorkshire going back-to-back. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 2024

Jarrod Kimber and Jon Norman bring you a short sharp podcast taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube channel Today the guys discuss whether Afghhanistan should be allowed to play International cricket? If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On SHORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 2024

Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison react to England's 14-man squad named for the Test series against the West Indies, with Surrey's Jamie Smith and Nottinghamshire's Dillon Pennington receiving their first call-ups, whilst they also hear from Managing Director Rob Key. Melinda Farrell reflects on India's nail-biting 7-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final, whilst Indian Cricket Writer & Broadcaster Chetan Narula discusses a new era for Team India, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja all retiring from the T20 side. England bowler Sophie Ecclestone joins the show to preview the upcoming summer, and they discuss what next for Matthew Mott and Jos Buttler after England's semi-final exit at the T20 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 2024

Double Ashes winner Steve Harmison gives his thoughts on India's epic T20 World Cup victory over South Africa in Barbados. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: Steve Harmison's Super Over Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and Nick Friend from The Cricketer Mag talk about two punishing overs for two England bowlers, a first win of the summer from Yorkshire, a defiant draw for Essex and plenty more. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2024

Former England Fast Bowler Steve Harmison looks at the SIX takeaways from India's 68 run win over England in the Semi-final of the T20 World Cup and asks how anyone can stop them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 2024

FOLLOWING ON SHORT: Bumble & Kimber intro David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber bring you a short sharp podcast taken from their YouTube show Today the guys discuss what mistakes the ICC need to learn from the 2024 T20 World Cup in time for the next edition in 2026. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On SHORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 10-wicket win over the USA, which has seen them progress to the T20 World Cup semi-finals. They look back at the game in Barbados and hear from hat-trick hero Chris Jordan. Melinda Farrell discusses the tournament so far, and looks back at Afghanistan's huge win over Australia in the Super 8 stages. They also hear from the former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on why he rejected a central contract, and discuss Shaheen Afridi's move to the Global T20 in Canada. England great Stuart Broad joins the show to look ahead to the start of the Test summer, and they hear from Essex seamer Sam Cook, with him in line to replace Jimmy Anderson in the Test side once he retires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 2024

David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber bring you a short sharp podcast taken from their YouTube show Today is PART 3 of the guys discussion with Senior Consultant from I Trust Sports Ed Hawkins on match-fixing ijn cricket If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On SHORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 2024

David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber bring you a short sharp podcast taken from their YouTube show Today the guys discuss why it is that India have underperformed for so long at World Cups If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On SHORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and Nick Friend from The Cricketer Mag talk about one of the greatest of all catches, round up the Vitality Blast and look ahead to the return of the County Championship If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the latest from the T20 World Cup, as England reach the Super 8s with dominant wins over Oman and Namibia. They hear from England batter Jonny Bairstow, and look ahead to their Super 8 fixtures. Broadcaster Melinda Farrell joins the show to look back at Australia's win over Scotland and ahead to their Super 8 fixtures against India, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. The San Francisco Unicorns' owner Anand Rajaraman looks ahead to the second season of Major League Cricket, and reflects on signing Australia captain Pat Cummins on a four-year deal, and they round up the week's other stories, as Scotland will host Australia in a T20 series, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2024

Taken from their new show on talkSPORT Cricket's YouTube Channel David 'Bumble' Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber are joined by Senior Consultant at I Trust Sport, Ed Hawkins to discuss match-fixing in cricket. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 2024

Taken from their new show on talkSPORT Cricket's YouTube Channel David 'Bumble' Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber are joined by Senior Consultant at I Trust Sport, Ed Hawkins to discuss match-fixing in cricket. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison & Nick Friend from The Cricketer Mag On today's show. Are the ECB to blame for England's T20 World Cup struggles? Who are the players to replace England's Dad's Army for the 2026 T20 World Cup. What's going on at Notts Outlaws? And all the action from the Vitality Blast dissected. Also......ROTA WATCH. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 2024

In a brand new series, Cricket Author and Broadcaster Neil Manthorp speaks with journalist and author Ben Bloom about his new book 'Batting For Time - The Fight To Keep English Cricket Alive'. Over the course of the show, they discuss the 18 county model, and the challenges of adapting to an evolving market with the introduction of franchise leagues. They also discuss the impact of private investment in The Hundred, and whether we will see a 'Top 6' County Championship in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss England's 36-run defeat to Australia, which leaves their T20 World Cup hopes hanging by a thread, and they hear from England captain Jos Buttler. They also discuss India's narrow 6-run win over Pakistan in a thriller at New York, and they reflect on the pitch conditions at the new stadium in America. Melinda Farrell reflects on the USA's historic win over Pakistan which has put them on the verge of qualification for the Super 8s, and they discuss the other big stories of the week, as Shoaib Bashir joins Worcestershire on loan, and David 'Bumble' Lloyd comes out of retirement for Lancashire's Over 70s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman & Ashes winner Steve Harmison react to England's 36 run defeat to Australia in the T20 World Cup. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: Steve Harmison's Super Over Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and Nick Friend from The Cricketer Mag talk about the start of the Vitality Blast and all the other stories surrounding county cricket. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on the opening couple of days of the T20 World Cup. They hear exclusively from the former England Test captain Joe Root, who discusses his time with Yorkshire, the modern-day County schedule and the upcoming Test summer. They also look ahead to England's opening games against Scotland and Australia, and reflect on the whole experience of New York hosting it's first ever T20 World Cup match, as South Africa beat Sri Lanka. Plus they react to the news that Durham bowler Brydon Carse has been banned for 3 months, and they bring you the Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and Ashes winner Steve Harmison bring you the SIX STANDOUT moments from England's 4th T20 win over Pakistan at The Oval. For more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison, Nick Friend and George Dobell from The Cricketer Mag On this week's show we hear about an exclusive interview with ECB CEO Richard Gould, the latest on the Hundred, a state of play for the women's game and a full rundown from another fascinating week of County Championship. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 23-run victory over Pakistan, as Jofra Archer makes his return to International Cricket after over a year out. They also reflect on Jos Buttler's comments that no International Cricket should be played during the IPL. Cricket Writer and Broadcaster Mel Farrell joins the show to preview the T20 World Cup, and they hear exclusively from the Australia spinner Nathan Lyon. They also round up the week's County Championship action, and review the 2024 IPL final, as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 2024

David 'Bumble' Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber go head to head on the latest big cricket stories. This week - who will replace Jimmy Anderson in the England bowling line up? For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 2024

Taken from talkSPORT's recent coverage of England's tour of India this is a lunchtime chat between Neil Manthorp, Surrey Head Coach Gareth Batty and Jarrod Kimber on whether franchise T20 cricket needs to tighten up the rules about players jetting in and out of their tournaments. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison, Nick Friend and George Dobell from The Cricketer Mag discuss huge wins for Essex, Sussex & Lancashire. Also on the agenda in this week's show is Yorkshire's move towards privatisation and Aaron Banks takeover at Gloucestershire. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to England's 4 T20s against Pakistan, and they also hear from the England all-rounder Sam Curran. They speak exclusively with Pakistan's new white-ball Head Coach Gary Kirsten ahead of the series, and discuss the prospect of facing India in New York at the T20 World Cup. Sussex Head Coach Paul Farbrace joins the show to look back at a dramatic win over Yorkshire in the County Championship, as Ollie Robinson returns to form with 7 wickets in the match. Georgie Heath looks back at England Women's T20 series win over Pakistan, and we round up the rest of the biggest stories, as Ben Stokes makes his comeback for Durham, and could Ollie Robinson be England's wicket-keeper in Test Cricket this summer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2024

Featuring David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber this is a podcast taken from their new series on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. This week's topic - MATCH FIXING IN CRICKET If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison, Nick Friend and George Dobell from The Cricketer Mag discuss a County Championship week that featured big wins for Surrey, Notts and Gloucestershire & another damaging defeat for Lancashire. After the retirement of Jimmy Anderson the guys run their expert eyes over who will replace him in the England team & George will bring you up to date on the latest behind the scenes with The Hundred and private investment. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to react to the news that England's first Test against the West Indies in July will be Jimmy Anderson's final one for his country, as he retires from International Cricket, and they also get the thoughts on his former team-mate Graeme Swann. The Telegraph's Chief Cricket Writer Nick Hoult discusses the latest on the ongoing story surrounding private investment as the counties agree for the ECB to move onto the next stage of finding investment. They also round up the week's County Championship action, as Gloucestershire win for the first time in almost 600 days, and Surrey continue their hunt for a third successive title. Nathan Johns from the Irish Times explains why Ireland's cricketers could play at the World Cup on expired contracts, and they bring you the final word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) is joined by former fast bowlers Steve Harmison, Joel Garner and Ian Bradshaw in a special show sponsored by Barbados Tourism. Broadcast at the Oval, the guys look ahead to the T20 World Cup which gets underway next month and where the final is taking place at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, assess both England and West Indies strengths and weaknesses, find out more about cricket in Barbados and look back at two very famous moments of cricketing history that took place at the Oval. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 2024

Taken from talkSPORT's recent coverage of England's tour of India this is a refresh of a lunchtime chat between Darren Gough and Steve Harmison on England's spinners and what can be done to improve the depth of quality in the field. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, Nick Friend and George Dobell from The Cricketer Mag talk about the County Championship. Could the bigger counties really walk away from the league? Why is the PCA up in arms about the cricket schedule? And what is going on at Lancashire? If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. CRICKETER BLURB “The Cricketer is committed to having reporters on the ground at every round of county fixtures this summer - and that commitment has just been recognised again after it was named the best place to read about the county game online for the sixth year in a row at the ECB’s Domestic Cricket Journalism Awards. “So, for award-winning news and analysis about all 18 counties, all year round, head to thecricketer.com/subscriptions and sign up now for just £3.99 a month.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the week's action. Somerset Head Coach Jason Kerr reflects on their three-wicket victory against Essex inside two days, and also discusses their start to the season. Sussex and West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales joins the show to look back at his 5-29, which helped them beat Derbyshire, and also look ahead to the Test series against England. They debate if Cricketers are playing too much Cricket in England after a survey revealed 81% of players are concerned about the physical toll the calendar has on them. Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce reflects on them reaching their first ever T20 World Cup, after finishing in the Top 2 in qualifying over in the UAE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 2024

A discussion taken from a lunch break in talkSPORT's recent coverage of England's tour of India between David Lloyd and Andrew McKenna as they discuss what changes cricket should embrace to improve the sport for all. Send us your suggestions by tweeting the team @cricket_ts. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison & Nick Friend from The Cricketer Mag discuss Surrey's impressive win over Hampshire, Essex v Durham, change at the top at Gloucestershire and Nick gets very excited about the greatest cricket shot he's ever seen. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to dissect England's 15-man squad that was named for the T20 World Cup which takes place later this summer, and they also hear from England's Managing Director of Men's Cricket, Rob Key. The Daily Telegraph's Cricket News Correspondent Will Macpherson discusses the story that the ECB could sell shares in the Hundred to future proof the domestic game and what that could mean for English Cricket moving forward. The Irish Times' Nathan Johns discusses Cricket Ireland's current financial state after they cancelled a bilateral series with Australia, and moved another one against South Africa to the UAE. Finally, they discuss a change in coaches at Pakistan, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 2024

Machel St Patrick Hewitt speaks exclusively to the West Indies legends Sir Curtly Ambrose, Sir Viv Richards, Sir Richie Richardson and Sir Andy Roberts as part of celebrating Cricket and Culture with the Antiguan Tourism Authority. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison, Nick Friend and George Dobell from The Cricketer Mag talk COUNTY CRICKET On TODAY's Show - How good are Essex? Are Middlesex offski? A welcome first win for Durham. Why some counties have no right to be annoyed with the ECB over women's cricket and who should be England's wicket keeper? If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison for another busy show. They discuss some of the main takeaways from Round 3 of the County Championship, including a first win of the season for Durham, and whether Joe Clarke should be considered for England after his third century of the campaign. Essex Head Coach Anthony McGrath reflects on their impressive start to the season, after winning 2 of their first 3 matches. Durham's Head of Female Talent Pathway Rachel Hopkins reacts to the news that the county was one of 8 to be awarded a Tier 1 professional Women's side from 2025, and Indian Cricket Writer Chetan Narula discusses the prospect of India facing Pakistan in Test Matches in the UK, with Lord's, Edgbaston and The Oval all reportedly interested. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and George Dobell from The Cricketer Mag join forces once more to give the lowdown on all the big stories affecting the summer game. On today's show the boys discuss the unpalatable options facing Worcestershire, ask what has been learned from the Kookaburra experiment and run their eye over the pick of the performances from week two of the County Championship. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the week's biggest stories. David 'Bumble' Lloyd pays tribute to the former England spinner Derek Underwood after he passed away at the age of 78. Nottinghamshire batter Joe Clarke reflects on his fine start to the season, with him scoring 2 centuries in as many games. Worcestershire CEO Ashley Giles joins us to discuss the ongoing situation at New Road, and whether they will be prepared to move ground in the future amid constant flooding issues. Wisden Editor Lawrence Book reveals their Top 5 Cricketers of the Year, and we round up the week's other big stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison, Nick Friend and George Dobell from The Cricketer Mag on Week One of the County Championship. On this week's show the boys discuss whether the use of the Kookaburra ball should be pushed back to later in the season, pick out the best of the individual performances from the recent round of County Championship action and discuss England's elephant in the room. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison to look back at the opening round of the 2024 County Championship season. Essex bowler Sam Cook joins the show after his 10 wickets helped them beat Nottinghamshire by 254 runs, helping them become the only side to win in the first round of matches. Durham and England bowler Matt Potts discusses his ambitions to become an England regular, and they also reflect on a scintillating 69-ball century for Harry Brook in his first innings for Yorkshire. They discuss the news that Jofra Archer could return to play white-ball Cricket for England as early as next month, and look back at Jos Buttler's unbeaten century in the IPL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 2024

Following On: County Cricketer is back for season three! talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison, Nick Friend and George Dobell from The Cricketer Mag join forces once more to give the lowdown on all the big stories affecting the summer game. On today's show the boys discuss the changes at the top of Surrey and Yorkshire, ask 'where now?' for Worcestershire & Middlesex. And assess just how big a challenge Durham pose Surrey ahead of their title defence. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by 2-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison to preview the 2024 season. They hear exclusively from the Surrey captain Rory Burns, Hampshire spinner Liam Dawson, Durham wicket-keeper Ollie Robinson and the Derbyshire Head of Cricket Mickey Arthur. The Sussex and England bowler Ollie Robinson also joins the show to reflect on a frustrating 12 months and discuss his goals for the 2024 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 2024

EMERGENCY POD! talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) speaks to former England fast bowler Steve Harmison on the news that Ben Stokes has withdrawn from selection for the 2024 T20 World Cup squad. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) brings four more County Championship interviews to brighten up your weekend. Surrey's Jamie Overton, Hampshire pair Liam Dawson and Keith Barker and from Durham Bas De Leede. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (follow on X/Twitter @fulhamjon) brings a selection of interviews from Derbyshire, Durham and Surrey's media days. Ollie Pope, Rory Burns, Micky Arthur and Alex Lees talking about the season ahead, the winter just gone and all the big topics a week out from the start of the County Championship. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They debate if Andrew Flintoff can make the step up to become England Head Coach one day, whilst Surrey Head Coach Gareth Batty reflects on the news that Alec Stewart will step down as Director of Cricket at the end of 2024. Durham wicket-keeper Ollie Robinson joins us to preview the new season, and ESPNCricinfo Assistant Editor Matt Roller dissects the latest from The Hundred draft. Derbyshire Head of Cricket Mickey Arthur discusses the news that Mohammad Amir has pulled out of his stint with the county, and we look back at the opening weekend of the IPL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) brings another show featuring an exclusive interview. This time it's Kent's Sam Billings with talkSPORT's Josh Keeble-Wells on his hopes for the future now he's gone white ball only, thoughts on BazBall and how fatherhood is treating him. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They hear exclusively from the England captain Jos Buttler, as he expresses interest in playing in Major League Cricket, and they react to the news that Darren Gough has stepped down as Managing Director of Yorkshire. Namibia all-rounder David Wiese joins the show to discuss his new podcast - ‘Hitman for Hire: A year in the life of a franchise cricketer', and look ahead to the T20 World Cup later this year. talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman reflects on the importance of county stalwarts, and we hear exclusively from the Kent captain Sam Billings, who looks ahead to the 2024 summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (X/Twitter @fulhamjon) brings two EXCLUSIVE interviews with England white ball captain Jos Buttler saying he wants to play T20 cricket in the new competition out there, the MLC. And Surrey Head Coach Gareth Batty lists his Top 5 Cricketers with talkSPORT's Neil Manthorp. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back on England's 4-1 series defeat to India, and discuss how this Test side move forward ahead of home games against the West Indies and Sri Lanka. They hear exclusively from the England Head Coach Brendon McCullum, and they're also joined by the Daily Mail's Lawrence Booth. talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman joins the show to reflect on New Zealand's 2-0 series defeat to Australia, and what now for Tim Southee as Test captain. England Internationals Chris Woakes and Tammy Beaumont also join the show to reflect on International Women's Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 2024

After 3 days of one-sided play in Dharamshala. , India finish the series strong and win the final test by 64 runs and an innings and the series by a score of 4-1. Jimmy Anderson started proceedings by bowling his milestone 700th career test wicket, which is third all-time in international test cricket. Joe Root led the scoring for England in the 2nd innings with 84 runs but in the end, it wasn't enough to take the test to another day and England make the journey home with a comprehensive loss on their record. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 2024

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England bowlers Steve Harmison and Alex Tudor to look back at England's 4-1 series defeat in India, after they lost the 5th and final Test by an innings and 64 runs. They discuss yet another batting collapse from England, where they go from here, and debate whether they need to evolve their new way of thinking. They also hear exclusively from the England captain Ben Stokes, and they hear the thoughts of India captain Rohit Sharma, and the India spinner Ravinchandran Ashwin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 2024

India are in an incredibly strong position against England at the end of the second day in Dharamshala. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill both completed their centuries at the end of a wicketless morning session for England, and India continued to score at a fast rate throughout the day. They finished on 473-8, with a lead of 255 runs. Ben Stokes did manage to take a wicket with his first delivery bowled in almost a year, but the day belonged to India who will likely complete a 4-1 series win. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 2024

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England bowlers Alex Tudor and Steve Harmison to look back at Day Two of the fifth Test between India and England on talkSPORT 2, with India closing on 473-8, a lead of 255 runs. They hear from centurion Shubman Gill, discuss a positive performance from Shoaib Bashir, who took 4 wickets, and they hear exclusively from the England Assistant Coach Jeetan Patel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 2024

It was a terrible day for England in Dharamshala, as they collapsed from 100-1 to 218 all out. Having already lost the test series, England are playing for pride but the manner of many of their dismissals today will raise serious questions over their playing style. India then raced to 135-1 at the close, and will look to establish a huge lead over England tomorrow. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 2024

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England bowlers Alex Tudor and Gareth Batty to look back at Day One of the fifth Test between India and England in Dharamshala, with India closing on 135-1 after bowling England out for 218 earlier in the day. They reflect on another poor batting display, debate what needs to change and hear from the England Assistant Coach Marcus Trescothick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 2024

England captain Ben Stokes speaks exclusively to talkSPORT's Cameron Ponsonby after they made one change for tomorrow's 5th and final Test against India, with Mark Wood replacing Ollie Robinson in the team. Cameron also gets the thoughts of the Daily Telegraph's Cricket News Correspondent Will Macpherson, as they pay tribute to Jonny Bairstow ahead of his 100th Test, discuss that happens if Shoaib Bashir won't be fit in time for tomorrow's match, and laud the genius of Jimmy Anderson as he nears 700 Test Match wickets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to this week's 5th and final Test between India and England, which is live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They hear exclusively from England batter Jonny Bairstow as he is set to play in his 100th Test Match, and they discuss the future of England bowler Ollie Robinson. They look back at Australia's impressive win over New Zealand in the first Test in Wellington, and they're also joined by Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie after they secured their first ever Test Match win with a 6-wicket victory over Afghanistan last week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 2024

Two of talkSPORT's cricket commentary team spend a lunchtime together looking over the storied and varied cricket career of David 'Bumble' Lloyd. Jarrod Kimber takes Bumble through some of the many highlights of a wonderful career within the game. Head over to YouTube for more cricket content like this https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Contact the team on either @cricket_ts or @fulhamjon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 2024

Former England fast bowlers Darren Gough and Steve Harmison talk with talkSPORT's Neil Manthorp about the 100 Test enigma that is Jonny Bairstow. For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube page and hit 'subscribe'. Contact the team on X @cricket_ts or @fulhamjon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 2024

As part of talkSPORT's live and exclusive coverage of India v England, top commentator and former England fast bowler Alex Tudor sits down with Neil Manthorp to go through the five cricketers who inspired him to become the cricketer he was. From childhood heroes, to those who he looked up to and who guided him in the dressing room these are Alex Tudor's five favourite cricketers. For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube page and hit 'subscribe'. Contact the team on X @cricket_ts or @fulhamjon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 29, 2024

As part of talkSPORT's live and exclusive coverage of India v England, top commentator and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison sits down with Neil Manthorp to go through the five cricketers who inspired him to become the cricketer he was. From childhood heroes, to those who he looked up to and who guided him in the dressing room these are Steve Harmison's five favourite cricketers. For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube page and hit 'subscribe'. Contact the team on X @cricket_ts or @fulhamjon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 2024

As part of talkSPORT's live and exclusive coverage of India v England, top commentator and former England fast bowler Darren Gough sits down with Neil Manthorp to go through the five cricketers who inspired him to become the cricketer he was. From childhood heroes, to those who he looked up to and who guided him in the dressing room these are the five cricketers who made Goughie, Goughie! For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube page and hit 'subscribe'. Contact the team on X @cricket_ts or @fulhamjon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 5-wicket defeat to India in the 4th Test in Ranchi, as England suffer their first series defeat under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, they'll hear exclusively from both the England Head Coach & Captain. They also look ahead to next week's 5th Test in Dharamshala, and focus on the future of Ollie Robinson. New Zealand Cricket Commentator Daniel McHardy joins us to look ahead to their Test series against Australia, which begins this week, and they also get the thoughts of Jarrod Kimber. Finally, Multan Sultans bowling coach Cath Dalton reflects on the opening couple of weeks of the 2024 Pakistan Super League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 2024

England battled hard in Ranchi but ultimately fell to a 5 wicket defeat against India. The hosts started the day needing 152 more runs to win, and looked set to complete an easy win before losing 5 wickets for 36 runs. Shoaib Bashir took 2 wickets in 2 balls, but a defiant performance from man-of-the-match Dhruv Jurel and Shubman Gill meant India went on to complete a 3-1 series win. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 2024

Andrew McKenna is joined by former England internationals Steve Harmison and Alex Tudor to look back at India's five-wicket victory over England in Ranchi, as the hosts take an unassailable 3-1 lead. They discuss where it went wrong for England, reflect on a positive Test for England bowler Shoaib Bashir, and they hear from England captain Ben Stokes, and India captain Rohit Sharma. India batter Shubman Gill also reflects on his unbeaten half-century, which led his side to victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 2024

England's chances of keeping the series against India alive took a huge blow in Ranchi today, with a dominant display for the hosts. India's openers put on 140 runs for the final 3 wickets, before England collapsed with the bat and were all out for 145. Ravi Ashwin recorded his 35th 5-wicket haul, drawing level with Anil Kumble and reaching the landmark 33 tests quicker than the Indian great. India's openers were then faced with a tricky 8 over period to navigate before the close, as Ben Stokes controversially overlooked James Anderson in favour of his young spinners. India raced to 40-0 at stumps and now need just 152 runs tomorrow. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 2024

Andrew McKenna is joined by former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison and Alex Tudor to look back at Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi, with India closing on 40-0, needing another 152 runs to win the Test and the series. They reflect on a difficult day for England, who were bowled out for just 145 inside two sessions, debate another day of DRS decisions and hear from both the India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and the England spinner Shoaib Bashir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 2024

England are in a strong position at the end of day 2 against India in Ranchi. Ollie Robinson scored his maiden test 50 to take England's 1st innings score to 353, before the 20 year-old Shoaib Bashir blew through India's top order, taking 4 wickets. Elsewhere, James Anderson took his 697th test wicket by removing Indian Captain Rohit Sharma, and Tom Hartley is now the top wicket taker of the series with 18. A late unbroken partnership of 42 between Dhruv Jurel and Kuldeep Yadav means that India will begin on day 3 at 219-7, 134 runs behind. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 2024

Andrew McKenna is joined by former England internationals Steve Harmison and Alex Tudor to look back at Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi, with India closing on 219-7, and still trail by 134 runs. They discuss four wickets for England spinner Shoaib Bashir, discuss England's chances of victory, and hear exclusively from the England centurion Joe Root. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 2024

It was another pulsating day of test cricket between India and England. Captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat on a controversial wicket in Ranchi - which was full of cracks and variable bounce - and England promptly fell to 112-5. After being heavily criticised for his poor form and the manner of his dismissals in the previous tests, Joe Root went on to hit a controlled century and was unbeaten on 106 at the close. England finished on 302/7 and will look to go beyond 350 when play resumes tomorrow morning at 4am. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 2024

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England bowlers Darren Gough and Alex Tudor to look back at Day One of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi, with England closing on 302-7. They look back at a 31st Test Match century for Joe Root, discuss what is a good score on an inconsistent wicket, and they hear exclusively from the England batter Zak Crawley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 2024

Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Commentator and Writer Neil Manthorp to look ahead to the fourth Test between India and England tomorrow - with every ball live & exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They hear exclusively from the England captain Ben Stokes after they make two changes to the starting XI, with Ollie Robinson and Shoaib Bashir replacing Mark Wood and Rehan Ahmed, and they also get the thoughts of the Daily Telegraph's Cricket News Correspondent Will Macpherson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2024

England's Vice-Captain Ollie Pope chats to talkSPORT's @cameronponsonby Former England captain Nasser Hussain speaks with @sightscreenCJ And Harsha Bhogle joins the talkSPORT Breakfast Show team Get in touch with the talkSPORT Cricket team at @cricket_ts Check out our cricket YouTube page on https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 434-run defeat to India in the first Test in Rajkot. They hear from England captain Ben Stokes on why he wants the 'umpires call' option removed from DRS, they debate the performances of both Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow and discuss what changes they'll make ahead of the fourth Test in Ranchi. They also hear exclusively from the England Head Coach Brendon McCullum, whilst Indian Cricket Writer Chetan Narula discusses how India are reacting to that Test. Finally, we pay tribute to South Africa great Mike Procter who passed away last week at the age of 77. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 2024

England collapsed in the 4th test in Rajkot to give India a 2-1 series lead. Yashavsi Jaiswal hit his second double century in as many tests, before Rohit Sharma then declared - setting England an impossible chase of 557. Ravindra Jadeja then took 5-41 as England were bowled out for just 122. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another crazy day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by legendary English commentator David 'Bumble' Lloyd, Surrey Head Coach Gareth Batty, and the former India 'A' batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala to look back at England's 434-run defeat to India, which was India's record Test win in the process. They discuss where it all went wrong for Ben Stokes' side in Rajkot, debate what changes they should make for Friday's 4th Test in Ranchi, and hear from Stokes as well as the India duo Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 2024

It was pure domination with both bat and ball by India - as England collapsed from 224-2 to 319 all out. Yashavsi Jaiswal then went on to hit his second century in 2 games to extinguish any chances of an English comeback. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another breathless day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by legendary England Commentator David 'Bumble' Lloyd, Surrey Head Coach Gareth Batty and former India 'A' batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala to look back at Day 3 of the third Test between India and England, with the hosts closing on 196-2, and a lead of 322 runs. They reflect on another batting collapse for England, praise Yashasvi Jaiswal's century and ask if England fans should be concerned about Joe Root. Plus, they hear exclusively from the England opener Ben Duckett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 2024

Day 2 was a historic day of test cricket for both sides. India's tail wagged as they finished their 1st innings on 445, before Ravi Ashwin took his 500th test wicket at the expense of Zak Crawley. Meanwhile Ben Duckett hit the fastest ever test century against India on Indian soil. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by England Cricket legend David 'Bumble' Lloyd, the Surrey Head Coach Gareth Batty and the former India 'A' batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala to look back at Day 2 of the third Test between India and England in Rajkot, with England closing on 207-2 after bowling India out for 445. They hear from India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin after taking his 500th wicket, and they also hear the thoughts of England bowler Mark Wood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2024

India have made a great start to the 3rd test against England in Rajkot. After being reduced to 33-3, a sublime double century partnership between Rohit Sharma and Ravi Jadeja put the hosts in complete control at the close. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another enthralling day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by England Cricket legend David 'Bumble' Lloyd, former India 'A' batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Lancashire Thunder's Phoebe Graham to look back at Day One of the third Test between India and England in Rajkot, with the hosts closing on 326-5. They reflect on centuries for both Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, discuss a dream debut for India batter Sarfaraz Khan, and hear from the England Assistant Coach Paul Collingwood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 2024

Jon Norman is joined by the Cricket Writer and Broadcaster Neil Manthorp to preview the third Test between India and England, which is live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They discuss the career of Ben Stokes as he prepares for his 100th Test, and they hear exclusively from the England captain. The Daily Telegraph's Will Macpherson also joins Cameron Ponsonby to look ahead to all the action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the third Test between India and England, which is live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They reflect on the news that Jack Leach will miss the rest of the series through injury, and debate if England were right not to call up a replacement. They also pay tribute to Ben Stokes ahead of his 100th Test Match, and Indian Broadcaster Chetan Narula discusses their selection headaches ahead of the game in Rajkot. Durham and England Lions wicket-keeper Ollie Robinson reflects on his recent trip to India with the Lions and looks ahead to the 2024 County season, and we round up the week's other big stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 2024

talkSPORT's Jarrod Kimber and Neil Manthorp revisit Harsha Bhogle and Kevin Pietersen's debate on the legality of the Switch-Hit and look back at other areas of the game of cricket from history which have caused similar furore. To get in touch with the show on Twitter/X message us at @cricket_ts For fresh and daily video cricket content head over to https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 2024

talkSPORT's Andrew McKenna is joined in the commentary box by Daily Telegraph cricket writer and author Nick Hoult on his book 'BazBall' which looks at the stunning turnaround in fortunes of the England cricket team under Brendan McCullum and Ben Stokes. Contact the team on Twitter/X at @cricket_ts Head over to talkSPORT's Cricket YouTube page for more video cricket content - https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 2024

Former England fast bowler Gladstone Small in conversation with talkSPORT's Neil Manthorp and another former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at his career and also talk about the joys of touring life. Contact the team on Twitter/X at @cricket_ts Head over to talkSPORT's Cricket YouTube page for more video cricket content - https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 2024

Listen back to former England captain Mike Atherton in conversation with talkSPORT cricket commentator Neil Manthorp as they hear from Brendan McCullum (thanks to SENZ Breakfast Show) and discuss modern day leadership in cricket today amongst other things. Contact the team on Twitter/X at @cricket_ts Head over to talkSPORT's Cricket YouTube page for more video cricket content - https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 2024

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman brings you an exclusive interview with England spinner Rehan Ahmed reflecting on life as an England cricket International. And a replay of an interview that took place during the lunch break on day four of the 2nd Test with travelling cricket journalists Paul Newman and Cameron Ponsonby. Get in touch with the team on X at @cricket_ts Or check out the brand new talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Remember to leave us a review and keep subscribed to the Following On Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to reflect on England's 106-run defeat to India in the second Test in Vizag yesterday. They hear exclusively from England Head Coach Brendon McCullum, and they discuss the importance of England's upcoming break in Abu Dhabi between Test Matches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 2024

India fought off a late English fightback in Visakhapatnam to win by 106 runs and level the series! Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another enthralling day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison & Darren Gough, and broadcaster Chetan Narula to discuss day 4 of the 2nd test in Visakhapatnam. They discuss Jasprit Bumrah's heroics with the ball after he took 9 wickets in the match, and Rohit Sharma's captaincy after a difficult defeat in Hyderabad. With England now set to head to Abu Dhabi for a short break, they speculate over England's team selection for Rajkot and preview the rest of the series. Plus, Andrew McKenna speaks to a very proud Ben Stokes, who was full of praise for his team's efforts over the past 4 days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 2024

The stage is set for a fantastic 4th day - with England needing to pull off a record run chase on Indian soil to avoid defeat. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another dramatic day of cricket - which was live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison & Darren Gough, and broadcaster Chetan Narula to discuss day 3 of the 2nd test in Visakhapatnam. They discuss James Anderson's incredible spell to start the day, and Shubman Gill's role in the India team after he scored his third test century. They also discuss whether England can pull off a miraculous comeback for the second week in a row. Plus, Andrew McKenna speaks to James Anderson as he nears 700 test wickets! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 2024

Day 2 belongs to India, after a dominant display with the ball in Visakhapatnam. Yashasvi Jaiswal completed his double century before England bowled India out for less than 400. However, Jasprit Bumrah then tore through the English top order to give India a huge lead ahead of the 3rd day. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from a dramatic day of cricket - which was live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison & Darren Gough, and broadcaster Chetan Narula to discuss day 2 of the 2nd test in Visakhapatnam. They discuss Jasprit Bumrah's sublime performance with the ball, ripping through the English top order with an inspired spell of 6-45. With England trailing by 171 runs, they also discuss whether England have any chance of another miraculous comeback. Plus, Andrew McKenna speaks to Zak Crawley, England's standout performer with the bat on an otherwise disappointing day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 2024

Honours even after a breathless first day in Visakhapatnam. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a sensational 179*, but England still managed to take 6 Indian wickets on a batting pitch as the hosts finished 336-6 at the close. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from a fantastic day of cricket - which was live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by former England fast bowler, Steve Harmison, the former Irish batter Cath Dalton, and broadcaster Chetan Narula to discuss day 1 of the 2nd test in Visakhapatnam. They discuss opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's magnificent unbeaten 179 - and the rest of the Indian order falling cheaply. Meanwhile James Anderson rolled back the years to take his 691st test wicket, whilst Shoaib Bashir took 2 on debut - including India's Captain, Rohit Sharma! He spoke to talkSPORT's Andrew McKenna after the match to discuss an enthralling first day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the news that Shoaib Bashir will make his England debut in tomorrow's second Test against India, and they hear exclusively from England captain Ben Stokes. England batter Jonny Bairstow speaks to Harmy about their incredible win in the first Test, and Chetan Narula discusses India's selection problems ahead of tomorrow's game in Vizag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look ahead to the second Test between India and England, which is live & exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They discuss England's selection conundrums for the game in Visakhapatnam, after Brendon McCullum revealed they could play all-spin for the game. England batter Zak Crawley reflects on a memorable first Test for his side, and we debate if India are already affected by Bazball, with a lot of their players now practicing the sweep and reverse sweep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 2024

Andrew McKenna brings you up to the date with the latest from India ahead of Friday's second Test between India and England, which is live on talkSPORT 2 from 3:30am. We hear from the England Head Coach Brendon McCullum, who joined SENZ Breakfast to react to their 28-run win in the first Test, and also discuss why he wouldn't be afraid to play just spinners in Vizag. We also catch up with the artist Andy Brown, who was painting the scene in Hyderabad throughout the first Test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2024

Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison are live from the back of a Tuk-Tuk to bring you further reaction to England's 28-run win over India in the first Test Match in Hyderabad. They'll hear exclusively from the England captain Ben Stokes, the England vice-captain Ollie Pope, and the England bowler Mark Wood, who have all reacted to yesterday's victory. They also discuss Ben Stokes' captaincy, Pope's fine 196 and look ahead to the second Test in Vizag, which is live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 2024

England completed the unlikeliest of test wins against India in Hyderabad - overcoming a 190 run 1st innings deficit to beat India by 28 runs! Jon Norman brings you full highlights from one of England's greatest ever days of test cricket - which was live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison & Darren Gough, and broadcaster Chetan Narula to discuss day 4 of the 1st test in Hyderabad. England pulled off a record breaking win against India in Hyderabad - trailing by 190 runs but a magnificent innings of 196 gave the tourists a historic win. How does this performance rank amongst the great test wins in Asia? And did Rohit Sharma get his tactics wrong? Plus, Andrew McKenna speaks to debutant Tom Hartley following his heroic 7-62 in the second innings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 2024

England seemed dead and buried after a middle order collapse, but their hopes are still very much alive in Hyderabad thanks to a brilliant 148* from Ollie Pope! Jon Norman brings you full highlights from a fantastic day of cricket - which was live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison & Darren Gough, and broadcaster Chetan Narula to discuss day 3 of the 1st test in Hyderabad. England had undoubtedly their best day of the season, bowling India's tail out quickly before Ollie Pope hit a sublime 148* to give the tourists hope ahead of day 4. How does Pope's century rank amongst the great centuries in Asia - and do England have a real chance of victory tomorrow? Plus, Andrew McKenna speaks to England's bowling hero Joe Root! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 2024

The hosts are well and truly ahead after a dominant 2nd day. England toiled in the field, with KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja both firing half-centuries with the bat. India finished on 421-7 with a lead of 175 runs. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from a fantastic day of cricket - which was live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison & Darren Gough, and broadcaster Chetan Narula to discuss day 2 of the 1st test in Hyderabad. It was India's day with the bat - and with a lead of 175 the hosts are heavy favourites going in to day 3. Can England force an unlikely 4th day to keep the contest alive? Plus, Andrew McKenna speaks to England's spin bowling coach, Jeetan Patel - who insists there is still everything to play for ahead of a crucial first session tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 2024

It was India's day in the 1st test - bowling England out for 246 despite a heroic 70 from Captain Ben Stokes. Yashasvi Jaiswal then shone with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 76 as India finished the day on 119-1. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from a fantastic day of cricket - which was live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison & Darren Gough, and broadcaster Chetan Narula to discuss day 1 of the 1st test in Hyderabad. They discuss England's fast start after winning the toss, and India's impressive response with the ball. They'll also discuss Tom Hartley hitting his first ever ball for four with the bat - and Jaiswal hitting Hartley's first ever ball for six! There was controversy with ultra-edge, a Captain's innings from Ben Stokes and an masterclass of hitting from India's batters as India finished on 119/1 - and they'll look forward to tomorrow's action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to react to England's XI for the first Test against India tomorrow, with Lancashire spinner Tom Hartley set to make his debut in Hyderabad. They also discuss how the selection will impact the Test Match, and what surface we'll expect to see for the next 5 days. We'll hear exclusively from the England captain Ben Stokes, and Indian Cricket Writer Chetan Narula joins us to give the lowdown on the hosts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the first Test between India and England in Hyderabad, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2, starting this Thursday. They also hear exclusively from the England bowler Mark Wood, discuss if England can play 3 seamers in this Test Match, and they also hear from India Head Coach Rahul Dravid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT Commentator Andrew McKenna to react to the huge breaking news that Virat Kohli will miss India's first 2 Tests with England due to personal reasons. They also preview the upcoming series, and hear exclusively from the England Head Coach Brendon McCullum. As well as this, the PA's Rory Dollard joins the show to give his thoughts on the series, with every ball live & exclusive on talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 2024

It's finally time to ask cricket questions. How can England win in India? Who will keep wicket? Whose style of captaincy will prevail, Rohit or Stokes'? How many Tests will Jimmy play? Who is England's second spinner? Will India fans turn on their side if they go 1-0 down like last time? To help answer these questions Steve Harmison, Monty Panesar and Jarrod Kimber have been brought together for the India v England Test Series Preview. You can also see this in all its visual glory by visiting the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Page. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket And you can get in contact with the team by Tweeting us at @cricket_ts and/or @fulhamjon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 2024

talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman sits down for a wide-ranging chat with former England spinner Monty Panesar. Listen as Monty explains what it was that led England to win in India in 2012 and what they need to do to replicate that achievement over the next two months. He talks candidly about his surprising dreams for the future, looks back at his past and also talks about how he once thought he could play for England as an all-rounder! Head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Page for video content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ Or get in touch with the show on X by contacting us @cricket_ts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to England's Test tour of India, which is live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They also reflect on India's squad for the first 2 Tests, with 4 spinners named in the 16-man squad. Sussex Head Coach Paul Farbrace joins us to discuss the recent departure of Ali Orr to Hampshire, and look ahead to the start of a new season. talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman debates what the future of English Cricket will look like after reports Hampshire are in talks with the owners of the Delhi Capitals regarding investment, and we focus on the big stories of the week, as Dean Elgar signs for Essex on a three-year deal and Dinesh Karthik joins the England Lions coaching staff for their tour of India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 2024

Hear exclusive interviews that went out on the Jim White and Simon Jordan show on talkSPORT when they were joined by former Yorkshire and ECB Chair Colin Graves and former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq. Head over to the talkSPORT YouTube Cricket Page for more exclusive content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to England's Test series in India. They debate who will take the gloves, with Jonny Bairstow admitting that he's unsure whether he'll keep wicket in the series. They also hear from the South Africa Head Coach Shukri Conrad after the shortest Test Match in history, as India beat South Africa by 7 wickets in a Test that only lasted 107 overs. talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman joins us to debate how David Warner will be remembered following his retirement from Test Cricket, and the new Lancashire Head Coach Dale Benkenstein discusses his new role, and fitting both Nathan Lyon and Tom Hartley into the same XI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 5, 2024

In the aftermath of Australia's astonishing 50-over World Cup win in India, broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and former England fast bowler Alex Tudor were set the task of putting together an all-time Australian ODI XI. Agree or disagree with their team? Head to @cricket_ts to continue the debate. More content is available on the talkSPORT cricket YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 3, 2024

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to take a look at the week's biggest stories. They discuss Ben Stokes reacting to comments made by Harmy on last week's show, and they reflect on Test wins for both South Africa and Australia. South Africa batter David Bedingham joins us to look back at his Test debut against India, and ahead to their two-Test series in New Zealand, with 7 players set to make their debuts. talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman joins us for the big debate as we discuss the future of Test Cricket, and we hear from Australia opener David Warner after he announced his retirement from ODI Cricket as well as Test Cricket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 2023

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look ahead to some of the Cricket to be played in 2024. They begin with their initial thoughts on 2023, and they each pick their one event to look forward to in the new year. They look ahead to England's five-match Test series in India, discuss England's chances of retaining the T20 World Cup, and look ahead to a summer of Test Cricket, with the West Indies and Sri Lanka due to tour. They also react to the news that there could be a second IPL in the September and October, and debate what that could mean for International Cricket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 2023

talkSPORT's Sam Ellard and Cameron Ponsonby are in reflective mood as they look back at England's 4 wicket defeat to West Indies which saw them lose the series 3-2. Hear from England's Reece Topley and West Indies coach Daren Sammy. Head over to talkSPORT's YouTube Channel for more cricket content. Get in touch with the show on Twitter @cricket_ts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 2023

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and host of the Caribbean Cricket Podcast Machel St Patrick Hewitt to look back at the West Indies' 3-2 series win over England in the T20 format. They discuss whether the West Indies can build on this, and just how big a threat they could be at next year's World Cup. They also hear exclusively from the England captain Jos Buttler and the West Indies batter Shai Hope, and they select England's squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 2023

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison and broadcasters Jarrod Kimber and Machel St Patrick Hewitt to react to England's 75-run victory over the West Indies in the 4th T20 international. They discuss a monumental performance by England's batters, who hit their highest ever T20 total, and discuss how worried the West Indies fans should be with their bowling performances. They also hear from England centurion Phil Salt and the West Indies captain Rovman Powell, and they look ahead to Thursday's decider in the 5th T20, which is live & exclusive on talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 2023

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's thrilling 7-wicket win over the West Indies to keep the series alive. They also hear exclusively from the England all-rounder Liam Livingstone ahead of the final two must-win games in Trinidad, which are live & exclusive on talkSPORT 2. Lancashire Thunder bowler Phoebe Graham looks back at England's 347-run defeat to India in their only Test in Mumbai, and they also discuss the 15-man squad named for the England Lions' tour of India in a couple of weeks. As well as this, they pay tribute to Nathan Lyon after he reached 500 Test wickets this week, and they discuss the other big stories making the headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 2023

talkSPORT's Sam Ellard and Cameron Ponsonby look back at an incredible T20 in Grenada as England chased down 223 to win the 3rd T20 and stay in the series. Hear from the POM and centurion Phil Salt after his match-winning heroics. For more content from the Caribbean head to the new talkSPORT cricket YouTube channel. Contact the team on Twitter/X on @cricket_ts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.