Sticky Wicket Cricket Podcast

After an eternity, the boys are finally back together to discuss: - Cheese's wedding - The World Cup - England selection - Why England won't win the World Cup (by Ed Crowther)

This week Joe, Ed and Cheese chat about: - England's final test win of the winter - The arc Angel Joe Root - Paul Farbrace - Joffra Archer - And the big Universe Boss is back to his best.

This week the boys are back together to talk about: - England's destruction in Barbados - Aussies back to winning ways against a hopeless Sri Lanka - And India handing out a walloping to the Black Caps

The Sticky Wicket boys are back after their Christmas hiatus to discuss the winter of discontent(at least the discontent down under in Australia): - The Australia and India Series where India had a historic first series victory in Australia; - The Upcoming England and West Indies Series in the West indies; - The success of New Zealand against Pakistan and Sri Lanka; and - The boys' predictions for the upcoming year. Recorded in Notting Hill, London on 16 January 2019

Ep. 86: Day 1 Test review from Pallekelle by

Joe’s in Sri Lanka and spoke to Ed on the phone back in London to discuss the forthcoming match in Pallekelle on the eve of England’s 2nd Test against Sri Lanka.

This week, ALL FOUR boys are back together for the first time in ages, and they rattle on about: - England's rain affected warmups in Sri Lanka - The deep dark review into Cricket Australia's culture - David Warner storming off the field after getting sledged, just for irony's sake - And much much more

This week, after a long absence, Marty is back with Ed and Joe to discuss: - England's heavily rain affected series win over Sri Lanka - The latest match fixing documentary from Al Jazeera - Pakistan's victory over Australia in the UAE

This week, Ed, Joe and Cheese talk about: - England's victory at the Oval last week to wrap up the series 4-1 against India - Ali Cook's magical farewell and James Anderson's record breaking last ball - England selection issues going forwards - County cricket round up and shake up

This week on the podcast (apologies for a few sound issues), Joe, Ed and Cheese discuss: - Ali Cook's wonderful career as England's top run scorer on the eve of his final test - England's series-clinching victory in Southampton - Selection headaches for Ed Smith looking forward to the winter tours - County cricket updates, including a TIE?!?! Recorded in Notting Hill on Thurs 6th Sept 2018

This week, Joe, Cheese and Ed rant on about: - England's massive defeat to Indian the 3rd test at Trent Bridge - The lack of form of England's top order - Selection issues facing Ed Smith for the 4th test - Also, county cricketers who have been overlooked

This week, Joe, Cheese and Ed talk blather on about: - England's dramatic 1st test victory over India at Edgbaston - We preview tomorrow's 2nd test at Lords - Is Virat Kohli now comfortably the world's number 1 cricketer? - England's selection dilemma in a spin still

This week on the show Joe, Ed and Marty move the podcast to the new surrounds of Notting Hill, where they discuss: - The English victory in the One Day Series against India; - What this means for the upcoming World Cup; - The arrival of the test matches; - The ongoing Natwest Blast; and - A special World Cup themed quiz from Joe. Recorded in Notting Hill, London on 18 July 2018

The Sticky Wicket Cricket Podcast - Brought to you by Agent and Homes This week on the show Ed, Cheese and Marty discuss - the recent England v Australia series - the arrival of India and the new challenge this brings - the start of the T20 blast and more. Recorded in Clapham, England on 5 July 2018

This week on the pod, all four boys are together to discuss: - England's destruction of a sorry Australia at Trent Bridge to take the ODI series 3-0 - The Royal London cup semi-finals - The quiz returns courtesy of Cheese - And some ball tampering in the West Indies - well it's been a while hasn't it?!

This week on the show the boys discuss: - the England v Australian one day international; - the first victory by Scotland over the English Cricket team; - the ICC's decision to not include associate nations in the next World Cup; - the stunning performance of the New Zealand women's cricket team; and - more recorded in Clapham, England on 13 June 2018

Ep. 74: England back on top......sort of by

This week on the show the full complement of the Sticky Wicket discuss some the big stories of the week, including: - The first England v Pakistan test with the magnificent performance by the young Pakistan team; - the dire performance of the under fire England team; and - what can the England team do to improve over the coming months. And then... - the news coming out of the Al Jazeera programme that alleges match fixing by: - England Players; - Australian Players; - Sri Lanka groundsman; and - others Recorded in Clapham, England on 29 May 2018

This week on the show Joe, Ed and Marty discuss: - the recent announcement of the England selections for the first test against Pakistan; - the result of the inaugural Ireland test against Pakistan; - the comments made by Colin Graves about the counties; - and more Recorded in Clapham, England on 15 May 2018

This week on the show Joe, Cheese and Marty run through the issues of the big week: - the first ever test match played by Ireland to be played against Pakistan - Australia decides to humiliate Bangladesh by cancelling their invitation on the basis that it costs too much and is too much effort - the ECB creates an even greater hole for itself with the proposed 100 ball competition - the desire to increase the number of English-Asian coaches and players - highlights from the ongoing county season - and more Recorded in Clapham, England on 10 May 2018

This week, all four of the boys are back together to have a few rants about: - Rain - Australians - Scheduling - Justin Langer - The lack of every Englishman's ability to play spin - And loads more.........

This week on the show Ed, Cheese and Marty discuss all the big news from the week: - firstly the bizarre decision from the ECB to announce that they are proposing a whole new set of rules for their new short form competition; - the ICC deciding to replace the Champions Trophy with yet another T20 tournament; - the ICC awarding all 104 cricket countries international T20 status and bringing in regional qualification for tournaments; - Ed brings an update on all things IPL; and - an update on the second round of the country championship season; Recorded in Clapham, England on 26 April 2018.

This week on the show Joe, Ed and Marty discuss the event of the week including: - an update the first round of the county championship; - the IPL is underway as Ed follows the tournament on a daily basis; and - big changes in Australia as Channel Nine loses the cricket rights after 40 years and the rights are split between free to air and pay to tv; - and more... Recorded on 17 April 2018 in Clapham, London

This week, on the eve of a new County Championship season, Joe, Ed and Cheese discuss: - Who are the runners and riders for this years Division 1 and 2 championship - The big performers to watch out for, and who will be on England's radar - And who knew that Ed would become our IPL expert??? He gives us the low-down on the tournament so far.

This week on the show Joe, Ed, Cheese and Marty discuss the big events that have unfolded in the world of cricket: - England fails to knock over New Zealand in a tense 5th day under the fading light; - What this means for the England's spin department; - How impressive was New Zealand after their top order failed in both innings?; - The ongoing saga about the Australian test team; - Has David Warner been made a scape goat for the whole Australian team; - And more... Recorded in Clapham, England on 4 April 2018

This week on the show Joe, Cheese and Ed discuss the ongoing saga that has taken over the cricketing world; Smith, Warner, Bancroft and Lehmann to name but a few of the key players. In addition to the ongoing saga there is cricket happening in the world (shock!). Over in New Zealand the boys in black are hosting the best of England and Wales. The boys discuss the capitulation of England in the first test (some might say perfectly timed) and preview the second test which has seen both welcome and perhaps controversial changes to team England. Recorded in Clapham, England on 29 March 2018.

This week on the show the Joe, Ed and Marty (not upset, just very disappointed) discuss the events that unfolded over the weekend with the Australian Cricket Team. Their actions, the consequence of those actions, and why it matters so much to so many people. Did the prior actions of some forewarn the coming fall from grace? Recorded in Clapham, England on 26 March 2018.

This week on the show Joe, Ed and Marty discuss: - KP takes his final bow and announces his retirement; - England get ready to take on New Zealand with the pink ball; - the walking wounded from Australia face Rabada and South Africa; and - the introduction of "Crowther's Corner" for Ed to respond to any comments, queries or corrections from our listeners. Recorded in Clapham, England on 20 March 2018

This week on the show the boys discuss: - The Australia v South Africa series now at 1-1 with further controversies; - The England tour of New Zealand moves into the Test Series, with some interesting tour match results; - The England selection panel has a significant makeover, but are the change warranted or a justified response to conflicts of interest; - and more... Recorded in Clapham, England on 15 March 2018

This week on the show, while Cheese takes a sabbatical, Joe, Ed and Marty discuss the issues of the week, including: - the England v New Zealand series and the evolution of the England short form game; - The South Africa v Australia series, including a strong performance by the "Mitches" (Starc and Marsh), unfortunately marred by disciplinary issues from both David Warner and Nathan Lyon; - Following on from these indiscretions a discussion on memorable fiery encounters through the years; and - more Recorded in Clapham, England on 6 March 2018

This week on the show the boys are back after a tech relates 1-week hiatus, to discuss: - the England v New Zealand one day series that re-introduces Ben Stokes to the cricketing world... they didn't win of course, but he's back in the fold; - the Australia v South Africa series that is set to fire up over the next few weeks, pitting two of the strongest bowling lines up against each other on (hopefully) good, fast bowling decks; - those players that we feel have been hard done by the selectors over the years in not playing more or any test matches; and - the cities have been announced for the new T20 league in England. But how do they get over the stigma between competing regions when choosing team names... Recorded in Clapham, England on 27 February 2018.

This week, the usual four guys discuss: - Ben Stokes finally joining up with the England squad in New Zealand - England struggling in the tri-series with Australia and New Zealand - And our thoughts on Jos Buttler's comments this week about cricket potentially becoming a 'one format game' Recorded in Clapham, England on 13th February 2018

This week on the show, the boys have a yarn about: - the current England-Australia-New Zealand T20 tri-series - The boys discuss current commentary standards and talk about their most/least favourites of all time - And is Virat Kohli the best ODI batsman of all time? We come up with the candidates.......... Recorded in Clapham, England on 8th Feb 2018

This week on the show the four Sticky Wicket boys discuss: - the IPL auction and whether players should be treated like cattle (if they know what they are doing) - the fall out from the selection or non-selection of certain players and the impact on nations - the upcoming New Zealand / England / Australia tri series - the rise of India outside of the Sub-Continent and what this may mean for the English Summer - and more... recorded in Clapham, England on 31 January 2018

This week on the show the boys discuss: - the on-going saga with Ben Stokes and effect on the England team - the one day series that is happening in Australia - the IPL v Country debate that continues to rage - a brief update on the highlights of the Big Bash - and more recorded in Clapham, England on 23 January 2018

This week on one of the more impassioned Sticky Wicket Podcasts, the boys discuss: - Whether Ben Stokes can accept playing for England's test team as part of his punishment as his charge for affray is announced - England's first victory of the tour Down Under as they beat Australia in the first ODI in Melbourne - Whether England and other international teams should look at separate test and white-ball coaching teams - NZ's demolition of Pakistan - And South Africa in charge against India at Centurion

After Australia wrap up the Ashes in emphatic style in Sydney, the boys discuss: - Did England really just lose the 'key moments' or were Australia just the better side? -Which England players will survive the cut for the New Zealand tour? - Quiz time returns - Marty gives the Australian view on their test future

Our first podcast in 2018 sees Joe, Cheese and Ed reflect on the bore draw at the MCG in the 4th Ashes test and discuss: - Whether Mo Ali should be dropped for the final test in Sydney - Ali Cook's marathon 244 not out at the MCG - The state of the pitch in Melbourne - How England get more spinners into their squad for future tours Recorded in Clapham, England on 2nd Jan 2018

This week on the podcast Cheese and Ed are joined by our special guest for this week, Michael Thornley, who many would know from Leicestershire cricket club, Sussex and Cornwall (NZ). This week on the show Michael, Ed and Cheese discuss: - a review of the 3rd Ashes Test from Perth, Western Australia, where Australia reclaimed the ashes for Australia in straight sets over the struggling English cricket team; - a discussion concerning the English selection policy; - the future of English Test Cricket and how the ECB can rebuild starting from the Boxing Day Test starting next week in Melbourne on the 26th of December; and - a quiz designed by Ed Crowther. Recorded in Clapham, England on 20 December 2017.

This week on the podcast Cheese once again sits in the host chair with Ed and Marty as the boys discuss: - The Ben Duckett incident and the fallout amongst the English team; - Preview of the Third Ashes Test Match in Perth; - The Mitch Marsh recall and the selectiosn for Australia; - The English team selection and the Bairstow dilemma; - Alistair Cook and his 150th match; - and the Final test at the WACA. Recorded in Clapham, England on 13 December 2017.

This week on the podcast Cheese sits in the hot seat while Joe flies to New Zealand in a desperate search for Ben Stokes... whilst away he's away Ed and Marty discuss: - the second test and the 'Nasser' call by Joe Root; - the state of the England squad and whether there is light amongst the despair and carnage; - the calls by Smith that gave England a sniff and what that means going forward; - the weakness(es) in the Australian team and whether a second Marsh will improve the team (spoiler: it almost certainly won't); and - the state of the play for the two teams heading into the third Ashes test. Recorded in Clapham, England on 7 December 2017

England's Barmy Army podcast this week: 2 annoyed Englishmen and a smug Australian discuss: - The fallout from the 1st test at the Gabba in which Australia took the lead in the Ashes - The Ben Stokes fiasco that just won't stop making headlines - Jonny Bairstow's unique greeting technique -And what's in store for the 2nd Ashes test at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday

Joe, Cheese and Ed went to the Tavern pub at Lords to share a few beers with Steve Kirby, the ex-England Lions, Yorkshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset fast bowler and current MCC Academy Head Coach. They discussed: - Steve's work with the MCC and why it's important in the game today - Steve's first class career, including some of his best (funniest) sledges - His thoughts on England's 1st test defeat at the Gabba, and his prediction for the rest of the Ashes. A regular weekly podcast including a full preview of the 2nd Ashes test will be out on Thursday

This week on the podcast the boys discuss: - the conclusions to the women's ashes and the wonderful performance of the English women; - the Australian selection decisions for Marsh and Paine; - the England team and the dilemma over the bowling line up; - the banter, the commentary and the general build up to the first Ashes test. Recored in Clapham, England on 21 November 2017.

Joe caught up with ex-England Analyst Mark Garaway to talk about: - His coaching work with the ECB - Mark backs Craig Overton to make a an impact in the forthcoming Ashes - Mark's experience of the Ashes whitewash of 2006-07 and why it's so hard to win in Australia - And his thoughts on this years' Ashes series.

Cheese and Joe caught up with PCA Chairman & Worcestershire batsman Daryl Mitchell to have a yarn about: - Worcestershire's fantastic season in which they were promoted back into Division 1 of the County Championship - Daryl's role as PCA Chairman and the importance of the role of the PCA in professional cricket - England's chances in the forthcoming Ashes series Down Under - And other stuff.....

With just one long week to go before the start of the 2017/18 men's Ashes, the boys discuss: - Craig Overton being on course for his England debut in the first test in Brisbane - A clip from Joe's interview with ex-England analyst Mark Garaway (full interview to follow) - Cheese and Joe catch up with Worcestershire batsman and PCA Chairman Daryl Mitchell (full interview to follow) - Marty talks us through the latest selection news from the Australia camp - And the women's Ashes test finishes in a tame draw, and everyone's looking for someone to blame.

Joe, Cheese and Ed went down to Kent for a lazy afternoon pub lunch and chat with Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens. He discussed England's ashes chances Down Under, which county players deserved (or didn't deserve) to be in the England test squad, and which Aussie bowlers England need to watch out for during the series.

We're very proud to announce that for the forthcoming Ashes, the Sticky Wicket Podcast is going to be the official podcast for England's Barmy Army!! Tune in to hear what Joe and the boys think about England's men and women's progress throughout the tour. This week the boys get some thoughts from West Indies LEGENDS Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Viv Richards and Desmond Haynes on how England will fair Down Under. Plus: - An introduction from Barmy Army co-Founder Paul Burnham and Ops Director Chris Millard, on the genesis if the world's greatest travelling supporters club, the Barmy Army - England's day/night warm-up game against a Cricket Australia XI in Adelaide - The first ever Women's day/night test match is underway, plus much, more........

This week on the show the boys are excited for the upcoming ashes, and discuss: - Ben Stokes becoming a community icon following the news coming out of Bristol; - The lack of recognition for the English team after arriving in Australia; - Mitch Starc taking charge of the first round of the shield and the form of the potential test players for Australia; - England fight back in the Women's Ashes; - New Zealand matching it with India; and - Chris Gayle being, well, Chris Gayle. Recorded in Clapham, England on 31 October 2017

In the absence of Marty, this week the boys discuss: - The first ODI of the Women's Ashes in Brisbane - Another cracking 'name the year' quiz from Ed - A worrying sacking of a groundsman in Pune, followed by some general discussion around the importance of a toss in tests - And the India vs NZ ODI series