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    Which players have impressed for England after a winning start to the summer?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 41:45


    Michael and Nasser take a look back at a winning start for England's men and women to their summer of international cricket on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.They discuss which players performed well in both red and white ball victories against Zimbabwe and the West Indies and what that could mean for selection for the upcoming series against India.Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTubeListen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast".Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket.For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricketFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

    Kohli's Test retirement, England's white-ball squads & Zimbabwe return after 22 years

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 55:51


    Former Zimbabwe captain Alistair Campbell joins Nas and Ath on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to look ahead to his country's first Test match in England for 22 years.Plus, Nas and Ath discuss the news that Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket and chat about the England white-ball squad selections.Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTubeListen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast".Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket.For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricketFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

    IPL suspended, India's captaincy changes & the history of Test cricket with Tim Wigmore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 50:41


    Michael and Nasser are joined by author and journalist Tim Wigmore on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.They discuss how cricket is being affected by the ongoing tensions in India and Pakistan, and chat about Rohit Sharma's decision to retire from Test cricket.Plus, Tim tells us about his now book, "Test Cricket - A History" and picks out some of the most significant teams and players the sport has ever seen.Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTubeListen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast".Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket.For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricketFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

    Mark Wood opens up on injuries, Ben Stokes and responds to criticism of England training

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 49:35


    England fast bowler Mark Wood joins Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain on this week's episode of the Sky Sport Cricket Podcast.He talks about his string of injuries and describes the frustration of having to deal with yet another setback.Plus, Mark defends the England side against accusations that they don't train hard enough, gives his view on Zak Crawley and discusses calming Ben Stokes when he's fired up during a Test match bowling spell!Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTubeListen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast".Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket.For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricketFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

    How does the England team get picked? National selector Luke Wright explains all...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 49:46


    National selector Luke Wright joins Nas and Ath on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to talk all about how the England sides get chosen.Luke explains what his role involves, responds to criticism of some selections and picks out some of the players he's been impressed by in the opening weeks of the English cricket season.Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTubeListen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast".Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket.For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricketFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

    Rob Key: England managing director talks Brook, selection dilemmas & an era defining summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 56:14


    Rob Key - managing director of England men's cricket - is the guest on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.Nasser and Athers question him on a range of topics, including the decision to give Harry Brook the captaincy of the white ball sides.They also chat about selection dilemmas across all the England teams, which players could shape the future of English cricket, and about what could be an era defining summer on the field.Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTubeListen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast".Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket.For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricketFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

    Charlotte Edwards: England Women's new head coach talks fitness, captaincy and philosophy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 37:22


    The new England Women head coach Charlotte Edwards joins Nasser and Athers on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.Charlotte explains why now is the right time for her to take the role, and gives her thoughts on the criticism the team have received over their fitness following an Ashes drubbing in Australia.She also pays tribute to outgoing captain Heather Knight, and talks about what her approach will be to coaching the side.Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTubeListen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast".Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket.For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricketFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

    Sam Curran joins the pod! The allrounder talks IPL, Surrey captaincy and cricket rivalry in the Curran family

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 48:01


    Nasser and Athers are joined by Sam Curran who looks ahead to another IPL with Chennai Super Kings and discusses what it's like to play alongside MS Dhoni. He also talks about captaining Surrey, playing for England, and the cricketing success of his whole family.Make sure you don't miss an episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast by giving this show a follow wherever you get your podcasts. 

    ICC Champions Trophy: What next for England and semi finals preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 34:09


    Nas and Ath are in Dubai and are joined by 'friend of the pod', Dinesh Karthik (DK), to look back on England's exit from the tournament and look ahead to India versus Australia, and South Africa against New Zealand in the semi finals of the Champions Trophy. You can follow both matches across Sky Sports. 

    England are out of the Champions Trophy after a dramatic defeat to Afghanistan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 17:49


    Nas and Ath give their immediately reaction to Ian Ward, after England's eight-run defeat to Afghanistan knocks them out of the ICC Champions Trophy. Jos Buttler also joins them to reflect on the loss and his future as Captain.  Nas and Ath will be back with a full podcast very soon, so make sure you give this show a follow, so you don't miss an episode. You can watch the remaining games in the ICC Champions Trophy on Sky Sports. 

    ICC Champions Trophy | England's thrilling defeat to Australia and India's win in Pakistan discussed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 37:39


    Nas and Ath are in different parts of Pakistan, but get together – virtually – to look back on England's defeat to Australia in the Champions Trophy. They also review hosts Pakistan's loss to India, as well some of the other matches so far. But have they changed their pre-tournament predictions? 

    Jos Buttler exclusive! England's white ball captain talks performances, McCullum and Champions Trophy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 39:26


    Nasser and Athers are joined by England's white ball captain Jos Buttler who sheds some light on the team's recent performances, the impact of new head coach Brendon McCullum, and the upcoming Champions Trophy. 

    Buying A Hundred Franchise: Nikesh Arora from the consortium that's invested in London Spirit, on his love of cricket and the sport's future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 44:18


    This week, Nasser and Athers are joined by Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks. During a big week of investment into The Hundred teams, he discusses leading the tech consortium that won the bidding war for London Spirit, and the value and impact of live sport. He also talks of his love of the game, and the future of English cricket.

    Mel Jones reveals her role in helping the Afghanistan Women's team play once again and talks Women's Ashes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 40:11


    Nasser and Athers are joined this week by former Australia Women batter turned broadcaster, Mel Jones to discuss the latest state of play in the Women's Ashes.Mel also discusses her role in helping get some of Afghanistan's female cricketers to safety after the Taliban took control of the country in 2021, how she's helped them settle in Australia and talks about what the future holds for the team.

    The role of a cricket agent explained… Simon Auteri reveals how the game is changing for its star players

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 37:52


    Nasser and Athers are joined by a cricket agent this week to find out more about how the sport is changing for its star players.Simon Auteri, who works for TGI Sports, explains what his job entails and how he represents his players.They discuss how players are trying to take advantage of appearing in franchise tournaments around the world and how the sport is changing as a result.

    The Q&A episode! Athers and Nasser answer your questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 61:08


    Michael and Nasser have opened the mailbag for this episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to answer questions sent in by YOU, our listeners!They're asked about a range of topics from the Ashes and the future of Test cricket, to whether they've ever fallen out and who would be their dream podcast guest.

    Graeme Smith: South Africa's former captain talks SA20, World Test Championship and the future for SA cricket

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 45:58


    Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain are joined by South Africa's former captain Graeme Smith to discuss all things South African cricket.With the SA20 tournament about to begin, Graeme discusses his role in the formation of the competition, gives his thoughts on the state of Test cricket, and talks about the current South Africa Test side which has reached the World Test Championship final.

    Ravi Ashwin: "I gave it my all" | India legend joins the pod after announcing international retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 61:47


    India great Ravi Ashwin speaks exclusively to Michael Atherton and Naaser Hussain on the Sky Cricket Podcast, just a few days after retiring from international cricket.

    England hammered in Hamilton, but win NZ series 2-1 | Reflections on an "up and down" tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 38:11


    Nas & Ath react to England's heavy Hamilton defeat, consider what's next for Zak Crawley and discuss the emergence of Jacob Bethell.  All in the context of an excellent away series win. 

    Legendary commentator Ian Smith joins the pod to talk NZ vs England, cricket evolution and 'the barest of margins'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 47:18


    Nas and Ath are joined by legendary New Zealand commentator Ian Smith on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.Ian gives us his thoughts after England won the first Test at the Hagley Oval to lead the series 1-0, and talks about how the game has changed in the years he's been working on it.Plus Ian talks us through his memorable commentary of the 2019 World Cup Final between England and New Zealand at Lord's and reveals where his famous 'by the barest of margins line' came from.

    England in NZ, India hammer Australia & Sophie Ecclestone exclusive interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 44:11


    Nasser and Michael are back on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to preview the 1st Test between New Zealand and England at the Hagley Oval.They also discuss India's sensational victory against Australia in the first match of their Test series in Perth, and Nasser chats with England Women spinner Sophie Ecclestone as they get their multi-format series against South Africa underway.

    Former bowler Simon Doull talks all things New Zealand cricket, historic Test series win in India & the upcoming battle against England

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 46:46


    Nasser and Athers rope in cricketer turned commentator Simon Doull to talk all things New Zealand cricket. They discuss the Black Caps' historic Test series win in India, the upcoming retirement of Tim Southee, and look ahead to the England series, which starts next week.

    England's spin conundrum, central contracts and a tour of New Zealand

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 35:31


    Nas and Ath are back in the UK to review England's tour of Pakistan and whether spin really is the current team's 'kryptonite'.They also chat about the players who've received central contracts from the ECB, and those who've missed out. Plus they look ahead to England's next Test series - away in New Zealand.

    NZ are world champions, India all out for 46 and pitch preparations in Rawalpindi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 30:12


    Ahead of England's third and decisive Test in Pakistan, Nasser and Athers look ahead to the action in Rawalpindi, discuss the home side's pitch preparations and the selections for both teams.Plus, they chat about New Zealand's Women's T20 World Cup triumph, India being bowled out for 46 against New Zealand's men and look ahead to England's upcoming white-ball tour of the West Indies.

    The 'business end' of the Women's T20 World Cup, Root's greatness and England ready to go again in Multan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 34:37


    Athers and Nasser are in Multan ahead of England's second Test against Pakistan after their remarkable victory in the first match.They discuss Joe Root's continuing form with the bat, Harry Brook's extraordinary innings and where Pakistan need to improve.Plus they chat about the Women's T20 World Cup where England are facing effectively a knockout match in their final pool stage clash against the West Indies.

    The end of the English cricketing summer, but the start of men's tour of Pakistan & the women's T20 World Cup!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 37:45


    Nas and Athers round up the summer of cricket, and talk to Urooj Mumtaz ahead of England Men's Test tour to Pakistan and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

    Dom Sibley talks Surrey's County Championship hat-trick, changes in technique and his England career

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 46:20


    Nas and Athers chat with Dom ‘The Vicar' Sibley after Surrey successfully retain another County Championship title.They discuss his personal performance and the changes he has made in his technique and mindset.

    Ricky Ponting joins the pod! | Plus, first England Test defeat of the summer and farewell Mo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 45:27


    Nas and Ath are with you the morning after the day before, as England suffer their only Test defeat of the summer to Sri Lanka. Plus, we pay tribute to the retiring Moeen Ali, and with Australia back in the UK, Ricky Ponting talks about facing England in the ODIs and looks ahead to India at home. 

    Nas enters 'The Football Museum!'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 0:55


    Josh Hayward is here to open up 'The Football Museum' to everyone on the Sky Sports Cricket podcast feed, because we have a very special visitor!This podcast invites guests from the world of sport and entertainment to curate their very own virtual footballing exhibit.To hear which former Arsenal striker Nasser Hussain has a man crush on, search for 'The Football Museum' on your podcast plaform and give us a like, follow, or subscribe for your membership. 

    McCullum appointed England white-ball coach | Is Root England's greatest ever? | Dean Headley talks Josh Hull and pathways for future talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 52:37


    On this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain discuss the news that Brendon McCullum has been appointed as England's next white-ball head coach, combining the role with his leadership of the Test side.Plus, after his recent performances they discuss whether Joe Root is England's greatest ever Test batter.And they speak to their former teammate - Dean Headley who gives us the lowdown on Josh Hull and talks about the pathways for young cricketers to emerge onto the first-class scene.

    Root guides England home against Sri Lanka, plus selection surprises

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 41:41


    Nasser and Athers react after England win the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford. They also digest the selection of Josh Hull and look ahead to the end of the summer, with England's white ball squad announcement.

    Thorpe tributes, Pope fills in for Stokes & The Hundred reaches its finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 33:47


    Athers and Nasser pay tribute to their friend and teammate Graham Thorpe on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.They also look ahead to England men's Test series against Sri Lanka, and how Ollie Pope will take on captaincy duties in the absence of the injured Ben Stokes.Plus, they chat about The Hundred eliminators and finals as the tournament reaches its finale at Lord's.

    Test series whitewash | Sophia Dunkley exclusive interview | Matthew Mott steps down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 61:46


    This week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast comes after England's Test side claimed a whitewash victory in their series against the West Indies. Athers and Nasser reflect on that and the eye-catching performances of some of the English bowlers.We also have an exclusive interview with England and Welsh Fire star batter, Sophia Dunkley. She talks to us about The Hundred and how she's made technical changes to overcome a dip in form.Plus, we had breaking news during the episode as it was announced Matthew Mott has stepped down from his role as England white-ball head coach. Athers and Nasser give their thoughts on his time in charge and who could be his replacement.

    Athers quizzes ECB chief on international cricket, money distribution and The Hundred

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 16:52


    Michael Atherton has an in-depth chat with the ECB's CEO Richard Gould to discuss bilateral international cricket, ICC's money distribution and his stance on The Hundred.

    Pundits debate the condition of Test cricket | 'Every country needs an even chance to be successful'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 18:09


    Ian Ward is joined by Nasser Hussain, Ian Bishop and Michael Atherton to debate the condition of Test cricket and what needs to be done to help it grow around the world.

    Anderson ends on a high, brilliant debuts and looking after Test match cricket

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 34:05


    Nasser and Athers are back on the Sky Sports Cricket podcast following England's dominant win over the West Indies in the opening Test of the summer at Lord's.They chat about James Anderson's final match, a couple of eye-catching English debuts and discuss what can be done to look after Test match cricket around the world.

    West Indies Tests, Jimmy Anderson's farewell and dinner dates - with Ian Bishop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 40:40


    Nas and Ath are joined by West Indies great Ian Bishop to look ahead to the first Test of the summer at Lord's. They pay tribute to Jimmy Anderson on the eve of his last England Test and discuss the likely England and Windies teams, but don't expect Bish to join them for dinner! You can watch the Lord's Test live and in full on Sky Sports. 

    T20 World Cup - India stun South Africa in dramatic final

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 26:59


    Nasser and Athers reflect on India's memorable T20 World Cup Final win against South Africa. They also discuss England's Test squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies, with a couple of new names to look out for. 

    T20 World Cup - Semi-finalists confirmed, so who reaches the final?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 36:35


    Nasser and Athers are up at the crack of dawn to make a flight to Guyana, after the World Cup semi-finalists are confirmed.They discuss the culmination of the Super 8s, look ahead to the match ups in the last four and reveal who they think will make the final on Saturday.

    T20 World Cup - England are into the Super 8s....just!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 35:00


    Nas and Ath are in St Lucia after England scrape through to the Super 8s. They discuss England's upcoming games and reveal their Team of the Tournament so far. Hello to our listener in the British Virgin Islands too!

    T20 World Cup - Is it doom and gloom for England? And what happened to Pakistan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 32:29


    Ath is in Barbados, whilst Nas has landed in The Big Apple, as the T20 World Cup nears the end of the group stages. They share their thoughts on England's defeat to Australia and discuss where this leaves their World Cup chances.  Plus, they look back on India's win over Pakistan. You can follow the T20 World Cup across Sky Sports. 

    First Impressions of the T20 World Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 22:56


    The T20 World Cup has reached Barbados, where Nas and Ath have plenty of fond memories.

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