Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show

Melissa spoke to Jeanette Tate, Disability Development Officer at Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation, and disability athletes Shravani Philpot and Liara Hampton. The conversation covered the structure of disability cricket in England and Wales, the girls' personal journeys and challenges and how clubs can support disability cricket further. Plus, from a Gloucestershire point of view, we'll never say no to stories about beating Somerset! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Nikki and Melissa slice and dice the opening scores from the brand‑new women's domestic pyramid. They dig into Tier 1's first‑round fireworks, share hot takes on the Tier 2 rookies, and linger on Yorkshire's 114‑run face‑plant against Worcestershire at Headingley. Oh, and Nikki has a MAJOR OOPS moment—after two years of co‑hosting she finally realises this podcast is shamelessly named after Melissa. Awkward! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa, Luke and Nikki discuss the immense signing of Ellyse Perry at Hampshire, the appointment of Charlotte Edwards as England Women's Coach and the new ICC dedicated task force to support the Afghanistan Women's Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa and Nikki are at the Utilita Bowl to introduce the new Hampshire women's team to a live audience and interview the players. They speak to Captain, Georgia Adams, talented youngsters Abi Norgrove and Daisy Gibb, international duo Linsey Smith and Freya Davies and round off the evening speaking to New Hampshire Coach Paul Prichard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa, Nikki and Luke dive back into the big question of the England captaincy and preview the women's domestic season by picking their Tier 1 teams to watch. Plus, is the weather gaslighting us, and robot wars. Win pairs of tickets to the Lord's Test by subscribing (free) to THE CRICVERSE blog with Simon Hughes and Derek Pringle - https://cricverse.substack.com/p/the-year-of-the-cat?r=lo2wd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa and birthday girl Nikki react to the news of the double departure of Jon Lewis and Heather Knight. Who will be their successors? How do England address their image problem? What can we expect next? Separately, Nikki has an unexpected encounter with a tuck tuck, Melissa has an injury update and we ask: Who could be the Ilona Maher of women's cricket? #cricket #rugby #women'scricket #england Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikki and Melissa have a much needed catch-up, discussing; Nikki's adventures in India and life as a Tier 2 cricketer for Melissa. The girls also talk through the Women's Premier League, Hundred retentions and whether Charlotte Edwards could be the next England women's coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a very special episode Nikki Chaudhuri and Melissa Story speak to Afghan women's cricketers Firooza Amiri, Nahida Sapan, and Benafsha Hashimi. They share their cricketing stories from Afghanistan to Australia, how they discovered their love of cricket and what it's been like adjusting to their new lives down under. We also hear about what action they would like to see from the ICC and how the global cricket community can help them live their dreams. From Firooza cover driving like Virat Kohli, Benafsha loving to face bouncers, and Nahida's heartfelt message of hope to women and girls in Afghanistan - these three women's positivity and enthusiasm is not one to miss. Thank you to Firooza, Nahida and Benafsha again for their time and if you'd like to support the Afghanistan women's cricket team, please see the link to donate here: https://www.lords.org/refugeefund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikki Chaudhuri is joined by Simon Hughes for a post mortem on England's disastrous Ashes campaign which ended with a humbling innings defeat and a 16-0 overall score. The Australians once again exposed the chasm in ability between the two teams, with some brilliant bowling on the third day, led by the superb leg spinner Alana King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikki and Melissa ask the question: ‘Was this England's most disappointing performance yet?'. With many dropped catches, a superb knock from Sutherland, and a Mooney century to look forward to, the girls discuss how England move on from this series in the new Tier era and create more competition for spaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa and Nikki discuss Day 1 of the Women's Ashes (pink ball) Test at the MCG. Alana King worked her magic in front of the Shane Warne stand while England had some tame dismissals as they collapsed to 170 all out. The girls talk Test match techniques, the swinging ball, and the dynamic youth in the Australian line-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa, Nikki and Luke confront another disappointing England performance and marvel at the skill of Beth Mooney. In addition, they dissect England Coach, Jon Lewis' bewildering comments on Australia's advantageous climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story, Nikki Chaudhuri and Luke Wolstenholme mull over England's 5th successive defeat in the women's Ashes, though Australia were on this occasion saved by the Tasmanian weather. They also discuss the mini-storm stirred up by the adverse comments on some England players' fitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikki, Melissa and Luke dive deep on the first t20 between Australia and England. Australia retain the Ashes as England continue to struggle against spin. Just how fearless can you be, before you start looking at changes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikki and Melissa review the 2nd WAshes ODI where England bowled out Australia for 180, but fell short in their run chase by 21 runs despite the batting efforts of Amy Jones. It was a day for the spinners with Alana King taking taking 4-25 and England's Ecclestone and Capsey taking 7 of the Australian wickets. Stay tuned for more WAshes Dailies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikki and Melissa review the first Women's Ashes ODI which saw Alyssa Healy and Ash Gardner guide the home side to a 4 wicket win and pick up the first points of this Ashes series. Meanwhile, Heather Knight's England need to bounce back in Melbourne and rectify some fielding errors and address batting depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Melissa and Nikki bring you a whirlwind of cricket chatter and chaos! We kick off by basking in England's South Africa tour triumphs, dive into bold predictions for top performers in the Women's Ashes, and discuss the structure of the WAshes. But that's not all— Melissa tries to persuade Nikki to share some Dubai T10 gossip, Nikki is the latest contestant on The Traitors, and Melissa's fancy dress for Old Trafford 2025 is revealed. Plus, we tackle the ultimate January debate: when should you really stop saying "Happy New Year"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikki and Melissa are joined once again by Luke Wolstenholme as they discuss new signings in the women's domestic game, the ICC's women's Future Tours Programme (FTP) and console Nikki who has some sad, yet expected news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa and Nikki return, this time joined by Luke Wolstenholme from BBC Sport, to discuss the T20 World Cup. They dive into New Zealand's thrilling and unexpected victory, South Africa's heartbreaking loss, and the underwhelming performances of both England and India. Tune in for their reflections on the tournament, a lively debate on where things went wrong for England, and Luke's scarily accurate impersonation of a strict Victorian teacher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa and Nikki are re-united, but nothing's really changed. Melissa's broken another finger, Nikki has been travelling to find long-lost family, and there's plenty of cricket to chat about. The girls recap London Spirit's win in The Hundred, discuss the World Cup moving to the UAE, and preview England's tour of Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story and Nikki Chaudhuri review England's triumphant summer before turning their attention to this year's Hundred competition with a detailed look at how each side is shaping up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story and Nikki Chaudhuri assess the movers and shakers in the recently concluded Charlotte Edwards Cup and interview a key member of Blase's triumphant team Grace Ballinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) are back to analyse England's T20 series against Pakistan and the Charlotte Edwards Cup but get sidetracked by Nikki's obsession with the test and Melissa's recent Bridgerton binging. Aside from lots of telly the pair find time to chat with Matthew Ellis of Not Out Mental Health - a great cause highlighting the importance of speaking about mental health in cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) return to the massive plan to return the women's game to the counties and the impacts of this move. Reading listener concerns and speculating on the game before Surrey CC Women's Captain Amy Gordon describes the uncertainty the plans have had on her life. She also talks about how commendable work in founding teh charity "Pad Up" an organisation delivering period products to girls in Kenyan schools to keep them engaged in education and sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) dissect the ECB's latest plans to expand the professional women's game with 00 Child Podcast host Polly Starkie and the Independent's sports writer, Sonia Twigg, who makes her second appearance on the pod. Whether the new announcement will grow or harm women's cricket is down to natural selection but the panel left no stone unturned with a critical and passionate debate on how to develop the domestic game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) celebrate Melissa's remarkable achievement in winning the Christopher Martin-Jenkins Broadcaster of the Year award before turning their attention to England's tour of New Zealand. The girls then spoke to the brilliant Estelle Vasudevan to get her insight into all things Sri Lanka Women's Cricket ranging from this year's world cup to the domestic leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lottie - the most decorated-ever female cricketer is in the house to talk with Melissa Story and Simon Hughes about her life in the game, both as star player and now as trophy-winning coach, her fears for (women's) international formats and what its like to win the cup bearing her own name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) discuss the final stages of the 2024 WPL as RCB take home their first trophy as a franchise. Nikki makes her TMS debut, correcting some false advertising from the producer, and does brilliantly. The girls round up by looking forward to England's white-ball tour of New Zealand. Nikki is STILL doing some research on women's cricket and we need you! If you are a female player or ex-player please fill out this survey, it takes around 2 minutes and will help us immensely. Thank you https://forms.gle/Fv6FbQNPBstU3qJj6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) return as the WPL moves towards its finale in 2024. Melissa describes a soggy weekend away before examining Sophie Ecclestone's rather brutal assessment of her teammates' fielding. Nikki is doing some research on women's cricket and we need you! If you are a female player or ex-player please fill out this survey, it takes around 2 minutes and will help us immensely. Thank you https://forms.gle/Fv6FbQNPBstU3qJj6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) round up last week's WPL fixtures as games continue thick and fast before entering a powerful discussion on body image and the pressure on female cricketers. Nikki is doing some research on women's cricket and we need you! If you are a female player or ex-player please fill out this survey, it takes around 2 minutes and will help us immensely. Thank you https://forms.gle/Fv6FbQNPBstU3qJj6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) deliver a comprehensive round-up of the WPL's opening fixtures with humour, analysis and a bizarre marriage metaphor for franchise tournaments. With games every day stay tuned for more episodes for the rest of this year's WPL. Nikki is doing some research on women's cricket and we need you! If you are a female player or ex-player please fill out this survey, it takes around 2 minutes and will help us immensely. Thank you https://forms.gle/Fv6FbQNPBstU3qJj6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) are back to talk winter nets, ramp shots and more. The girls discuss Project Darwin, the next evolution (geddit?!) of the domestic women's game proposed by the wisecracking ECB. They round off this episode with a WPL preview as Storylines gears up to follow the 2024 tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) return with an extended interview on the challenges facing the many women playing university cricket in the UK. Nikki does her best despite recording at 3 am and Melissa is obsessed with her own face and showing to her co-host. We have been nominated for the Best Cricket Podcast and Best Equality and Social Impact Podcast awards from the Sports Podcast Awards. If you take the time to vote for us you will be supporting the pod in the most meaningful way, it takes less than a minute and is completely FREE! Thank you so much for all your support it is our privilege to present this podcast to you. TO VOTE : BEST EQUALITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-equality-and-social-impact-podcast/ BEST CRICKET PODCAST https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-cricket-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) bring you the joyous news that Storylines is in the running to win the Best Cricket Podcast and Best Equality and Social Impact Podcast awards from the Sports Podcast Awards. They also review England's dismal test match in India and look forward to 2024. We understand voting is a bit of a faff here are some top tips, USE A PC/TABLET! The website isn't great for phones. If you take the time to vote for us you will be supporting the pod in the most meaningful way, it takes less than a minute and is completely FREE! Thank you so much for all your support it is our privilege to present this podcast for you. TO VOTE : BEST EQUALITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-equality-and-social-impact-podcast/ BEST CRICKET PODCAST https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-cricket-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) is joined by Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) from India in a chaotic yet thorough analysis of the game so far. Melissa's big night out comes back to bite and Nikki's uber issues cause much hilarity. We wrap up with some of your questions and look forward to a test and series wrap up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) are reunited to bring review the final two games in England's T20 series in England. With takes on technique and the usual banter, the girls review the series and ask the big question on everyone's lips: Is Jay Shah a horoscope girlie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (TMS and Gloucestershire) begins Storylines daily coverage of England's 2023 Tour of India. With the potential for intra-podcast rivalry, these daily podcasts are not ones you want to miss as Melissa evaluates the highs and lows of the first game of a scintillating series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) deliver a delightfully chaotic rendition of the ICEC handover event where the ground-breaking report was celebrated and formally accepted by ECB officials. Nikki reveals her feelings towards a certain excitable commentator and incoming MCC President before journalist Sonia Twigg joins Melissa for her insight on making an impact on the male-dominated sports writing industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) gives you an exclusive interview with one of the world's best fast-bowling coaches Cath Dalton. Recently announced as fast bowling coach for Pakistan Super League franchise Multan Sultans, Cath is changing the game as a trailblazer for female coaches who work in both men's and women's cricket. Her insight is remarkable in this extended interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are back after a little break to review an action-packed summer of women's cricket. We get an update on everyone's new houses and before diving into picking apart an immense year for Charlotte Edwards and her Viper/Brave teams. The girls then discuss England's fortunes and look around the world to discuss the amazing amount of women's bi-lateral games happening in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are back and on a quest to find Nikki's dashing airline steward Rami before diving into the England vs Sri Lanka series. Melissa then welcomes the brilliant Maia Bouchier to the podcast for a detailed insight into her life as a young professional player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are with Producer Matt to dissect this year's Hundred competition. Melissa has another game for the podcast (no singing this time) before the trio chat about the big winners and losers of the 2023 tournament. In other news The Analyst himself - Simon Hughes is delighted to announce his film "The Greatest Game" is on BBC 2 at 11:05pm tonight (01/09) and on BBC iPlayer for the next 12 months, a must-watch for all cricket fans studying England's 2019 World Cup Triumph. https://bbc.in/3P0I6M2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are joined by the chair of the ICEC Cindy Butts for an immensely open and powerful conversation about the details of the report and how it will hopefully make cricket "the most inclusive sport in the country." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are joined by Producer Matt as Melissa casts a forensic and theatrical eye over the events of the thrilling 2023 women's ashes series. The focus now shifts to this year's Hundred competition starting on the first of August as everyone evaluates the key changes to this year's teams and gives their predictions on who if anyone can take the trophy away from the Oval Invincibles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa and Nikki are joined by Producer Matt and The Analyst as they review the final match in the fantastic 2023 Women's Ashes Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa and Nikki digest the second thrilling ODI from the Ageas bowl where despite Nat Sciver-Brunt's heroic 111* Australia retained the Ashes thanks to stellar performances from Ellyse Perry and Alana King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story and Simon Hughes examine a nervy and exciting England ODI win at Bristol to keep the women's Ashes alive creating a 6-all scoreline with two to play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa and Producer Matt dissect the final T20 of the Women's Ashes Series from Lords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa and Nikki meet in person at The Oval to discuss an incredible game of cricket in the Women's Ashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) give their ashes predictions with producer Matt before being joined by the director of the MCC Foundation Dr Sarah Fane OBE to discuss how the MCC aim to change lives through cricket. The Analyst explains the changes he's seen in the MCC and hopes to see further progress with the foundation's great work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story gives an detailed review of the first T20 in the women's ashes series from Edgbaston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices