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Katya sits down with Lauren Winfield-Hill to go over the first-ever women's Test at Lord's, in which England were on the receiving end of a dominant Indian performance, losing by 270 runs. Lauren & Katya are then joined by former Australian great Meg Lanning, to discuss her storied career at the top of the game & what makes the elite Australian sporting mentality. 0:15 Intro 0:57 Metro Bank 2:00 Lord's Test reaction 9:55 Why were India so much better? 21:18 Heather Knight retirement 32:00 Other retirements in the women's game 37:55 Timing of McCullum sacking 42:26 Roasting Party 43:00 Meg Lanning on Australia career, leadership & best opponents 1:31:00 Metro Bank outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket.

Butch gives his take on Brendon McCullum being stood down from his role as England's Test head coach.

Cameron, Ben and Phil react to the big news that Brendon McCullum has been stood down as England's Test head coach. They discuss Bazball's legacy, potential replacements, the decision to keep him in the white-ball jobs and more. 0:00 Intro / 1:28 Brendon McCullum / 11:05 Bazball legacy / 20:15 Potential replacements / 38:06 Rob Key / 45:58 Timing of the announcement / 50:06 Keith Prowse / 51:31 T20 Blast / 56:25 Tammy Beaumont & Heather Knight / 1:03:40 Gambling sponsors allowed in The Hundred / 1:11:04 ECB block Euro Nations Cup final at Lord's / 1:14:18 Southall Travel / 1:15:33 ICC board meeting / 1:17:42 West Indies / 1:20:23 Outro KEITH PROWSE

Katya sits down with the Guardian's Raf Nicholson to preview the historic first-ever women's Test match at Lord's against India. 0:15 Intro 1:12 Metro Bank 1:32 Scheduling of Lord's Test 8:10 England's historic Test form & squad 17:45 What XI will England pick? 29:22 How are India shaping up? 33:25 Relationship between domestic red-ball competitions and Test cricket 38:10 Mithali Raj on women's Test cricket 48:33 Relationship with Lord's/MCC 1:01:05 Declining volume of women's Test cricket 1:05:50 What can the ICC do to push for more women's Test cricket 1:10:40 Metro Bank Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket. Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

Ahead of an ICC AGM which could determine their future role in world cricket, Katya leads a break down of the past, present and future of the Afghanistan Women's Refugee team. This episode pulls together a number of voices from the Wisden stable. Ben speaks to Mel Jones, Katya talk to Clare Connor & Shafiqa Khan Noorzai, and Phil & Anjali spoke to Firooza Amiri. 0:15 Intro 3:30 Clare Connor & Valkerie Baynes 16:19 Shafiqa Khan Noorzai 23:20 Firooza Amiri 30:17 Mel Jones 36:10 Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu

Cameron, Ben and Cam Steel round up all the latest news from the world of cricket. There's the start of England's T20I series against India, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut, an impressive knock from Jacob Bethell, a potentially radical overhaul of the cricketing calendar, a captaincy u-turn in Pakistan and more. Also on the show, Butch tells us what makes a good Test captain as England look to replace Ben Stokes, and Katya chats to Cam about the legacy of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup. 0:00 Intro / 1:03 T20 World Cup final / 4:21 Katya on the T20 World Cup / 27:15 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut / 34:36 Jacob Bethell / 40:09 Sam Curran / 49:25 What makes a good Test captain? / 1:13:31 Gullivers Sports Travel / 1:18:26 Potential ICC changes / 1:33:28 Babar Azam returns as Pakistan Test captain / 1:35:34 West Indies vs Sri Lanka / 1:40:06 Outro SPORTS TRAVEL EVENTS ✈️

Katya, Lauren, Ben & Lisa Sthalekar react to Australia's dominant victory in the World Cup final against England at Lord's. 0:15 Intro 1:10 Metro Bank This Feels Different 1:48 Lauren on England's World Cup final loss 30:35 Lisa on Australia's World Cup triumph 37:35 Beth Mooney & what makes Australia so dominant? 44:30 How can England close the gap to Australia 58:48 Player of the tournament 1:05:05 Team of the tournament 1:20:32 Closing thoughts 1:25:50 Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu

Katya and Lauren react to England's victory against South Africa at The Kia Oval, discuss Hayley Matthews' comments after West Indies' defeat and look ahead to Sunday's final against Australia. 0:00 Intro / 0:41 Metro Bank / 1:03 England / 12:29 South Africa / 19:14 Australia vs West Indies / 27:14 Scheduling / 32:21 Final preview / 36:19 Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu

Cameron, Lawrence and Phil reflect on another chaotic week, one which saw Ben Stokes retire from international cricket and New Zealand win the series 2-1 at Trent Bridge. Also on the show, Nathan Johns joins us to chat about Ireland's historic 2-0 T20I series victory against India, the current T20 World Cup champions. 0:00 Intro / 0:34 KIA UK / 1:02 Initial reactions to Stokes' retirement / 7:34 Who takes over as captain? / 15:54 Key & McCullum / 28:24 The state of the England Test team / 32:44 How do England replace Stokes in their XI? / 40:53 KIA's Young Cricketer competition / 41:24 Gullivers Sports Travel / 42:54 New Zealand / 51:25 Ireland's famous series win against India / 1:04:29 West Indies vs Sri Lanka / 1:11:28 Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh / 1:14:21 Outro KIA UK

Katya sits down in the studio with former Australia captain turned broadcaster Lisa Sthalekar & ESPNCricinfo's Firdose Moonda to preview the upcoming T20 World Cup semi-finals, as well as India's exit and everything else we've seen over the past week. 0:15 Intro 0:39 Metro Bank This Feels Different 1:00 Group stage reflections 9:34 Final group stage games & England vs South Africa 18:05 NZ say goodbye to legends 22:48 Why no quarter-finals and performance of lower-ranked teams 27:18 Pakistan 31:02 Around the wickets 32:19 World Cup crowds & match scheduling 45:25 India & Australia 59:45 Predictions 1:01:14 Metro Bank Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

Cameron and Butch react to a wild 24 hours following Ben Stokes' international retirement, and New Zealand's deserved series victory after a dominant performance at Trent Bridge. KIA UK

Katya & Lauren discuss another week of the women's T20 World Cup as England confirm their semi-final spot, South Africa find their feet & Chamari Athapaththu's stunning century leads Sri Lanka to a dominant win over Ireland. Lauren then speaks about the ICC's recent issuing of return to play post-pregnancy guidelines. 0:15 Intro 1:32 Metro Bank: This Feels Different 1:51 England beat West Indies and confirm semi-final spot 6:48 High scoring at the World Cup 12:23 Sri Lanka vs Ireland 16:02 Tazmin Brits & SA find form 19:43 Australia vs Pakistan & Elysse Perry 27:20 ICC return to play post-pregnancy guidelines England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

Cameron, Ben and Phil react to Ben Stokes' press conference, look ahead to the Trent Bridge Test, discuss their 12-point WTC deduction for slow over rates and more. We apologise for the quality of Ben's audio this week. 0:00 Intro / 1:06 KIA UK / 1:34 Audio disclaimer / 2:00 Ben Stokes / 22:45 Roasting Party / 23:10 Team news / 30:28 WTC points deduction / 34:55 2027 Test news / 38:10 Gullivers Sports Travel / 39:21 England vs India white-ball tour / 46:36 Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly / 47:05 Wisden Cricket Monthly / 53:08 Win England vs Sri Lanka ODI tickets / 53:30 Other cricket / 57:36 County Championship / 1:04:20 Test drive the KIA EV2 / 1:04:49 Outro KIA UK

In a bumper episode of the Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast Katya & The Scoop's Regina Suddahazai break down the twists and turns of the women's T20 World Cup as it enters its third week and the tables take shape. 0:15 Intro//1:00 Metro Bank: This Feels Different //1:22 England remain unbeaten & Dunkley impresses//7:35 England Test squad for India//16:30 Frankie Mackay on New Zealand's iffy World Cup and future prospects//46:45 Scotland coach Craig Wallace on their impressive World Cup showing and future touring schedule//01:05:58 Regina's thoughts after Pakistan's World Cup exit//01:10:18 South Africa's win vs India//01:17:00 The Caribbean Cricket Podcast's Machel Hewitt on the West Indies' tournament thus far//01:37:05 Permutations England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

Cameron and Butch react to the fallout from the Stokes-Atkinson incident, with both men recalled to England's squad for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. This week's longer podcast episode will be recorded and released on Wednesday. KIA UK

Katya and Lauren Winfield-Hill cover the latest goings on at the 2026 T20 Women's World Cup. 0:15 Intro 0:57 Metro Bank: This Feels Different 1:19 Nat Sciver-Brunt injury & Dunkley to come in? 17:23 New Zealand's poor World Cup 22:16 Pressures of fielding 24:56 Susie Bates 26:07 Sri Lanka & West Indies 30:08 South Africa 32:55 Metro Bank Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

Cameron Ponsonby, Ben Gardner, Lawrence Booth and Mark Butcher look ahead to the second Test at The Kia Oval, with England making at least four changes from their Lord's XI. Also on the show, Kane Williamson's retirement, the latest from the County Championship, and Alex Malcolm provides an update on the BBL merger saga. 0:00 Intro / 0:46 KIA UK / 1:13 Mark Butcher / 17:33 Brendon McCullum / 24:47 England's XI / 30:39 Ollie Robinson / 32:29 Kane Williamson / 43:23 MNDA chat with Chris Broad / 50:52 Women's T20 World Cup / 51:32 County Championship / 59:14 Win ODI tickets vs Sri Lanka / 59:35 Big Bash / 1:00:33 Alex Malcolm on the BBL / 1:14:36 Other cricket / 1:17:23 Outro KIA UK

Katya is joined by Ben Gardner & The Scoop's Anjali Doshi to round up what was an action packed opening weekend at the women's T20 World Cup that saw England impress against Sri Lanka, Australia dominate against South Africa & India sweep Pakistan aside. 0:15 Intro//0:57 Metro Bank: This Feels Different //1:17 England's impressive opening performance //5:17 Danni Wyatt-Hodge //9:30 Freya Kemp //11:52 West Indies vs New Zealand //19:55 Why did NZ leave out Susie Bates?//22:45 Dropped catches across the tournament //24:30 Scotland vs Ireland //27:15 Roasting Party //27:54 Australia vs South Africa //32:40 Lisa Sthalekar on Australia's strong start //51:37 India vs Pakistan //01:02:29 Final reflections //01:04:00 Metro Bank Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

Butch & Lauren Winfield-Hill join Katya to preview the women's T20 World Cup which begins this week at Edgbaston as England play Sri Lanka. 0:15 Intro //1:00 Metro Bank //3:43 What success looks like in this World Cup //11:00Who would Lauren bring in from the 2017 team? //12:05 England//22:00 West Indies//23:02 Chance of an upset //27:06 Group 1 vs Group 2//29:43 South Africa //33:15 Australia //39:33 India//42:45 Players to watch //44:25 Predictions //46:25 Metro Bank England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

Cameron Ponsonby, Mark Butcher and Phil Walker on the latest from the Stokes-Atkinson incident including Rob Key's press conference, Stokes' unclear future and the decision to appoint Joe Root as interim captain. KIA UK

With the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup getting underway this week, Katya looks back on the last time England hosted the tournament in 2009, a tournament they won. Whilst England's 2017 World Cup win is often attributed as being a momentous moment for the women's game in the UK, the 2009 T20 World Cup laid the foundations for what was to come. On-field heroes Claire Taylor and Lydia Greenway, as well as coach England Mark Lane and journalist Raf Nicholson, speak to a different sporting landscape, and a tournament that set the ball rolling for the success of the women's game. 0:15 Intro 1:13 Metro Bank Champion of Women's & Girls Cricket 1:36 Setting the scene on where women's cricket was in 2009 7:37 Double-header style tournament 10:17 Taunton group stage with Mark Lane 16:55 Claire Taylor's extraordinary form 22:31 Semi-final at The Oval 31:15 Final at Lord's 34:41 Celebrations 39:19 Legacy of the 2009 World Cup England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Mark Butcher, Katya Witney and ESPN Cricinfo's Matt Roller to try and make sense of the rapidly-developing Stokes-Atkinson nightclub story. We apologise if you can hear any of the building work going on in the background outside the studio. 0:00 Intro / 1:08 KIA UK / 1:35 Mark Butcher / 20:23 Stokes-Atkinson incident / 29:48 How does it impact the team? / 34:49 Lord's pitch / 41:07 Roasting Party / 42:20 Women's T20 World Cup / 51:48 Win Women's T20 Blast Finals Day tickets / 52:24 England Lions / 59:10 Big Bash merger / 1:06:26 MNDA / 1:07:14 Other cricket / 1:16:29 Outro KIA UK

Cameron, Ben and Phil react to England's 115-run victory against New Zealand in the first Test of the series at Lord's. KIA UK

Katya & Lauren analyse England's selection headaches after they completed an impressive chase at Taunton to take the T20I series against India. Katya is then joined by England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to discuss her fitness ahead of the World Cup, and Sophia Dunkley on her summer so far. 0:15 Intro 0:39 Metro Bank This Feels Different 1:00 England's series win over India 5:28 Knight & Capsey & England's impressive chase 10:20 Nat Sciver-Brunt on fitness & WC preparation 20:07 What will England's World Cup XI look like? 25:06 Sophia Dunkley on her summer so far 26:27 England's plans without NSB bowling 28:44 Sophie Ecclestone & Linsey Smith 32:39 Maddy Villiers & T20 Blast round-up 42:54 Metro Bank Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

Cam, Lawrence and Phil look ahead to the start of the English Test summer – with input from New Zealand star Rachin Ravindra  – ahead of the first Test at Lord's, and review everything else that's been going on in the world of cricket. 0:00 Intro/ 1:18 Kia UK / 2:07 England / 13:04 New Zealand / 18:11 Rachin Ravindra interview / 39:23 Keith Prowse / 42:21 ICC changes / 54:25 Win Kia's Best Seats in the House / 55:01 The Hundred / 59:14 T20 Blast / 1:02:05 Big Bash / 1:03:14 IPL / 1:07:52 Other cricket / 1:09:52 Test drive Kia's EV2 / 1:10:19 Outro KIA UK

Cam and Butch discuss the 12-strong squad announced by England on Tuesday afternoon for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. KIA UK

As the World Cup hones into view Katya & Lauren Winfield-Hill break down England's T20I form following India's commanding performance in Chelmsford yesterday. Katya then speaks to England's new star Tilly Corteen-Coleman about her rise to the World Cup squad and life since turning pro. 0:15 Intro //0:53 MetroBank Champion of Women's and Girls' Cricket//1:21 England's T20I form & Amy Jones//3:25 England's batting order & Heather Knight's form//17:25 England's bowling attack //18:17 Sophie Ecclestone's revealing interview //23:57 How much international scrutiny has changed //30:55 Tilly Corteen-Coleman on her rapid rise to the top //48:03 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket. Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

An action-packed show for Cam's first episode in the hosting chair. There's chat about the structure of the English summer, potential financial struggles for the ECB in 2027, replacements for the injured Jacob Bethell, England Lions' defeat to South Africa A, Bangladesh's series win against Pakistan and so much more. 0:00 Intro / 1:45 KIA UK / 2:14 Mark Butcher / 16:31 English summer scheduling & finances / 27:46 Jacob Bethell & England vs New Zealand / 40:34 England Lions / 44:18 Women's podcast / 45:19 Club cricket / 47:19 Win T20 Blast tickets with KIA UK / 47:47 T20 Blast / 59:37 IPL / 1:04:42 Bangladesh vs Pakistan / 1:13:09 Outro KIA UK

In a bonus episode of the Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast Katya explores the expansion of SACA (South Asian Cricket Academy) into the women's game, sitting down with broadcaster and Take Her Lead founder Isa Guha, SACA founder Dr Tom Brown & The Scoop's Regina Suddahazai. 1:23 Metro Bank: ECB's Champion of Women's and Girls' Cricket//1:52 Intro to SACA//4:12 Barriers for female south-Asian cricketers//9:27 SACA partnership with Take Her Lead//13:04 Regina's experiences & different ways of coaching//22:40 Men's set up vs women's//24:47 Grassroots barriers & future of SACA//30:55 Isa Guha on Take Her Lead, personal experiences in cricket & partnership with SACA//46:30 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket. Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

A sad episode today as we officially say goodbye to Yas ahead of his departure from Wisden Towers on Friday. He's joined in the studio one last time by Ben and Butch to tackle the future of Tests, an England Lions squad and a busy week of County Championship action, before signing off with a couple of listener questions. What a ride it's been! ❤️ 0:00 Intro / 1:21 KIA UK / 1:50 Test cricket / 15:53 English summers / 19:21 Win T20 Blast tickets / 19:47 England Lions squad / 26:14 County Championship / 40:46 T20 Blast / 42:36 Dimension Sport / 48:51 Listener questions / 1:00:29 Outro KIA UK

In this week's Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast Katya & Lauren speak with New Zealand legend and titan of the game Sophie Devine. In a fascinating chat Sophie delves into her retirement decision, her approach to captaincy, player psychology & a whole lot more. 1:00 Metro Bank: ECB's Champion of Women's and Girls' Cricket 1:15 Retirement decision & final World Cup 7:21 Evolving approach to the game and future ambitions 15:22 Captaincy and leadership 19:58 Difference in preparation across generations 25:45 Most impactful coaches 31:05 Player psychology & how changing rooms have changed 40:53 Looking back on career 42:33 2026 T20 World Cup The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket. Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

In a bumper episode of this week's Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast, Katya & Lauren review the 1st Women's Metro Bank ODI between England and New Zealand with the second being washed out yesterday. Katya then speaks to Paul Dennett to cover off the announcement of Australia's World Cup squad, and Kirstie Gordon on switching her allegiances back to Scotland. 0:15 Intro//0:52 MetroBank Champion of Women's and Girls' Cricket//1:05 First Metro Bank ODI vs NZ//4:55 England's fielding//12:02 England's run chase//17:41 Analysing Australia WC squad announcement with Paul Dennett//30:04 Shabnim Ismail Ismail retirement reversal//36:59 Kirstie Gordon on switching international allegiance//53:15 Metro Bank Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket. Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

This week on the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast Yas is joined by Phil Walker & Lawrence Booth to discuss England's Test squad announced earlier today, before rounding up another week of County Championship cricket and Bangladesh's extraordinary Test victory over Pakistan. 0:15 Intro//0:47 KIA UK//2:00 Initial squad thoughts//5:48 Ollie Robinson//14:42 Sonny Baker & Emilio Gay//23:02 Shoaib Bashir & Rehan Ahmed//31:35 Win T20 Blast tickets thanks to KIA//32:07 Butch on squad announcement//50:35 Bangladesh vs Pakistan//55:05 Future Test schedule//1:01:35 County Championship round up//1:08:50 Wisden Cricket Monthly//1:12:53 Enter KIA's Grassroots competition KIA UK Find out more about KIA's range of EVs: https://www.kia.com/uk/electric-hybrid-cars/electric-cars/ Win T20 Blast tickets: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-t20/

This week on the Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast Katya and Lauren preview the upcoming ODI series between England and New Zealand amid the news that Nat Sciver-Brunt will play no part in England's World Cup preparations following a calf injury. Yas then speaks with Hampshire's Ella McCaughan. 0:15 Intro//1:03 Nat Sciver-Brunt's injury news//4:49 England's options to replace NSB//11:15 England in transition //17:10 England's best XI & Jodi Grewcock //23:05 New Zealand//27:40 Ella McCaughan interview //34:55 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket. Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/ 

This week on the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast Yas & Butch break down the various spin options England could go for this Test summer. Then, Lawrence Booth and Surrey's recently retired Cameron Steel join Yas in the studio at Lord's to discuss the county grind as England's potential new selector Marcus North & today's New Zealand Test squad announcement. 0:15 Intro//1:33 Butch on England's spin options//21:57 Cam Steel on retirement//24:31 Mason Crane & England's spin bowling options//33:00 Cam's experience at the top and the yips//36:45 County Championship round-up//47:53 Marcus North: England's new selector?//49:51 Cam's time at Durham//52:05 New Zealand Test squad// KIA https://www.kia.com/uk/electric-hybrid-cars/electric-cars/ SPORTS TRAVEL EVENTS https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/england-cricket-tour-south-africa-0?utm_source=Wisden&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_campaign=SouthAfrica2026

Something a bit different from the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast as Yas pulls up a stool at the White Bear in Kennington alongside actor Rory Kinnear and Wisden Cricket Monthly Managing Editor Matt Thacker. Rory charts his love of the game from childhood through to his current Surrey membership, as well as discussing being on the cricket judging panel at the British Sports Book Awards. 0:15 Rory's relationship with cricket //5:33 The Oval & favourite Surrey moments //14:31 What does cricket have over other sports? //27:53 British Sports Book Awards

Whilst the race for England's Test opener continues this weekend, Butch & Yas turn to who may comprise England's bowling attack in June. Name-checks for Sonny Baker, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Porter, Sam Cook & Matt Potts. 0:15 Who is winning the race for bowling spot?//5:15 Could England turn to Ollie Robinson?

Katya Witney speaks to England's head coach & captain, Charlotte Edwards & Nat Sciver-Brunt, about the World Cup squad announced this week as well as the huge summer ahead. Katya then unpicks the squad in further detail with Lauren Winfield-Hill, before rounding up the array of stories emerging from both the international & county game including England's surprise training camp with the British Army. 0:15 Intro//1:44 Charlotte Edwards on World Cup squad//8:10 Tilly Corteen-Coleman//13:27 Dani Gibson & Freya Kemp//16:55 Alice Capsey//20:19 Preferred XIs//22:30 Tammy Beaumont's England future//27:00 Nat Sciver-Brunt on a huge summer for women's sport//39:05 International & county round-up//48:45 England Army camp The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket. Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

This week on the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast Yas is joined by Katya & The Cricketer's Nick Friend in the library at Lord's to discuss the various stories to have emerged from another week of County Championship cricket. Before all of that though, Yas & ESPNcricinfo's Andrew Miller interview Glamorgan opener Asa Tribe on his ambitions in international cricket & his remarkable journey from Jersey cricket to England Lions. 0:15 Intro//1:45 Asa Tribe Interview//31:00 Who will open for England in June? //39:35 County Championship injuries//43:49 Division Two & what's happening with Kent?//48:52 Division One & why are there so many draws//56:15 Pitches in England & styles of play//59:35 Bowlers impression this summer & Discord questions

This week Katya Witney speaks to Lauren Winfield-Hill about Yorkshire's first win of the season and other goings on in the Metro Bank One Day Cup, including the bizarre bat gauge controversy at The Oval over the weekend. Katya & Lauren then speak with England star Alice Capsey about recent England training camps, the upcoming World Cup and handling pressure at the international level. 0:30 Intro & county round up//4:30 Kira Chathli bat controversy//13:20 Alice Capsey preamble//16:05 Alice Capsey introduction & training camps//20:20 Past & future World Cup roles//27:05 Playing under different England coaches//30:35 Expectation around batting style & managing pressure//39:14 Dealing with home World Cup pressure The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket. Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

A bumper episode of the Widen Cricket Weekly podcast this week, as Yas & Vithushan Ehantharajah sit down with Durham's Emilio Gay to discuss his winter tour with the England Lions and aspirations going into this season. Yas, Ben & The Telegraph's Will Macpherson then pick apart England's options as the County Championship season rolls on, and give their takes, along with Butch's, on the recent spate of injury substitutions. Yas then speaks with Elliot & Reuben from TruGuard. 0:15 Intro//2:33 Emilio Gay on England hopes//37:10 Who could open the batting for England this summer?//54:27 Injury subs//1:01:37 Butch on injury subs and the PSL//1:14:13 County championship round up//1:23:35 TruGuard chat//1:32:52 Outro AERO TRUGUARD https://www.aerotruguard.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn9begvFhOUoIdJHTBnlrlM3r_A348XnIyhd7MjpHGf_ZNHJQwX0YkLfssakA_aem_zVhARajXZ7Jf0X7lF00uhATHE DUCHY SUITE AT THE KIA OVALhttps://hospitality.kiaoval.com/list/partnerAdvantage?code=DUCHY5&utm_source=wisden&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=duchy_5 https://www.instagram.com/truguard.nz/ GULLIVERS SPORTS TRAVEL https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/england-cricket-tour-south-africa-0?utm_source=Wisden&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_campaign=SouthAfrica2026

The Wisden Cricket Weekly podcast gives a peep behind the Patreon curtain for a special episode on the state of state school cricket in the UK. A report released by the Sutton Trust earlier this year highlighted male pro cricketers to be 59% privately educated, and Yas sits down with journalist Cameron Ponsonby to unpack things a little more, before speaking to Saj Mahmood on the Knight-Stokes Cup & the launch of cricket equipment company Reeqip. 0:00 Intro //1:30 Cameron Ponsonby unpacks his research//38:45 Saj Mahmood on the Knight-Stokes Cup & Reeqip//50:48Outro

This week Katya Witney speaks to Lauren Winfield-Hill & Phil Walker in the studio about the action-packed start to the season, before Phil sits down with England World Cup winner Sarah Taylor for a deep dive on all things England Lions, dealing with anxiety and agoraphobia & curating her perfect slip cordon. 0:31 Intro & Lauren's start to the season//12:23 Amu Surenkumar//14:57 Davina Perrin//18:34 England player availability//28:35 Sarah Taylor preamble//37:09 Sarah Taylor The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket. Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

On Wisden week Yas speaks to Lawrence Booth about all things Almanack as the 2026 edition is released on Thursday, before speaking to rival podcast host Tom Holland about his favourite cricketers & relationship with the game itself. 0:00 Intro & Wisden's award winners / 6:57 Other snapshots from the Almanack / 15:52 Tom Holland preamble & Ashes chat / 19:44 Relationship with English cricket / 26:46 Top three favourite cricketers / 31:29 Quickfire questions

Last month, Phil Walker travelled up to Sheffield for an exclusive sit-down interview with the one and only Joe Root. They chatted about the Ashes, parenthood, fame, unfinished business with England and much more for the latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly. With thanks to New Balance Cricket

Butch & Yas on the race for England spots as the County Championship got underway last week, Jamie Smith's technical adjustments since the Ashes & the prospect of a European cricket nations cup. 0:15 Intro & England spots up for grabs//7:41 Jamie Smith's technical changes//14:27 The Euro Cup //18:57 Why don't England help non-big three nations?

This week Katya Witney speaks to The Cricketer's Nick Friend & Ben Gardner to preview the county season ahead, before speaking to Lancashire quick Kate Cross about her post-England career ambitions. 0:31 Intro & MetroBank One Day Cup predictions//2:52 Teams losing their international players//12:16 Alexa Stonehouse//14:31 Australian imports//18:33 Tier Two & Glamorgan's future//23:40 Breakout stars//28:25 England watch//39:08 Kate Cross on career post-England//53:46 What are the panel looking forward to this summer?//57:30 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket. Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

This week Katya Witney speaks to Lauren Winfield-Hill & Yorkshire women's Head Coach Rich Pyrah ahead of Yorkshire's first season in Tier One, as well as a quick chat with Yorkshire & Netherlands batter Sterre Kalis. 0:31 Intro//2:27 Building into first season in Tier 1//8:25 Recruitment over the winter//10:35 Sterre Kalis//18:32 Difference between Tiers 1 & 2//22:17 Positives in new county system//24:23 Two teams one club approach//27:57 Ambitions for the season ahead//30:14 Schedule//33:34 Players to look out for The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket. Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

Yas, Phil and Lawrence discuss the opening round of County Championship action, including centuries for Jamie Smith and James Rew, a thrilling finish at Northants and Ollie Robinson's first innings five-wicket haul. 0:00 Intro / 0:42 Exciting finishes / 5:09 Ollie Robinson / 11:18 Jamie Smith / 17:21 James Rew / 26:13 Pitches / 30:13 Northamptonshire / 33:45 Has the opening round changed our minds at all? / 41:16 Who is England's spinner? / 47:43 Other results / 50:48 Wisden Cricket Monthly offer / 55:08 Wisden Almanack / 56:55 Outro

This week Katya Witney speaks to Lauren Winfield-Hill & former Australia captain & broadcaster Lisa Sthalekar on the uncertain future of Women's Test cricket, before rounding up what has been a busy period in the international calendar. 0:00 Intro & Lauren on the future of Women's Test cricket/10:26 Lisa Sthalekar on the ICC's plan for Women's Test cricket /31:08 International round-up: Amelia Kerr, Kayla Reyneke & Stafanie Taylor /45:54 Outro  The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket. Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/