Wisden Cricket Daily Podcast

Yas, Katya and Jim start by putting the 2025/26 Ashes to bed once and for all, before chatting about the rebranding of teams in The Hundred, Shoaib Bashir's new club, our hopes and dreams for 2026 and much more. To finish the show, Tawhid Qureshi runs us through an eventful week in Bangladesh cricket. For Butch's take on the developing situation around Bangladesh and the T20 World Cup, check out Wednesday's episode. 0:00 Intro / 0:39 Ashes / 12:06 The Hundred / 21:14 2026's 'retired out' craze / 23:28 County news / 31:34 Daryl Mitchell / 33:32 2026 hopes and dreams / 42:19 Bangladesh / 58:48 Outro

Yas and Butch discuss why deteriorating relations between Bangladesh and India are causing complications for the scheduling of the T20 World Cup, a couple of strange omissions from South Africa's squad and some standout names from the SA20.

Yas and Lauren discuss a crazy opening weekend of the 2026 WPL before Katya chats to England legend Anya Shrubsole. 0:00 Intro / 0:37 Lauren on WPL 2026 / 17:13 Anya Shrubsole interview 54:18 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.

Katya Witney, Rahul Iyer and Aadya Sharma look ahead to the start of the 2026 Women's Premier League. 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 is off his long run to review England's 4-1 defeat in Australia.

Yas and Ben on the final day of the 2025/26 Ashes.

Yas and Cam on day four of the fifth and final 2025/26 Ashes Test at the SCG.

Yas and Matt on day two of the fifth and final 2025/26 Ashes Test at the SCG.

Yas and Lawrence on day two of the fifth and final 2025/26 Ashes Test at the SCG.

Ben and Yas on day one of the fifth and final 2025/26 Ashes Test at the SCG.

Yas is joined by Matt Roller to discuss England's T20 World Cup squad.

As another year comes to an end, the panel pick their favourite women's cricket moments of 2025. 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.

Phil & Yas discuss England's win at Melbourne, covering whether Jacob Bethell is now a lock at three for England, how Josh Tongue has emerged as one of England's brightest bowlers, and the dips in form for some of the Australian batters.  PATREONFor bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon!   patreon.com/wisdencricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Butch and Yas reflect on England's victory at the MCG, their first in Australia for nearly 15 years.

After 14 years, England finally got over the line in an away Ashes Test. Cameron Ponsonby and Yas on the second day at the MCG.  RIVERSTONE LIVING We are proud to have partnered with Riverstone Living for our Ashes Daily podcast! From beautiful London apartments to five-star service and a thriving community, Riverstone is all about staying independent and inspired. Get in touch with them for a tour today: https://www.riverstoneliving.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 wickets fell on the opening day of a chaotic Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Matt Roller and Yas on the first day at the MCG. RIVERSTONE LIVING We are proud to have partnered with Riverstone Living for our Ashes Daily podcast! From beautiful London apartments to five-star service and a thriving community, Riverstone is all about staying independent and inspired. Get in touch with them for a tour today: https://www.riverstoneliving.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia batter Phoebe Litchfield joins Lauren and Yas to talk about her journey from playing cricket in her back garden to becoming an all-format regular for her country. How did playing other sports aid her development? How does she think about her training? And what was it like playing men's grade cricket at the age of 14? -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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/cri... to champion the future of girls' cricket.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A bonus daily episode from Matt and Yas reacting to the England team news for the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG.

We're Yas and Phil dissect England's latest Ashes defeat, discuss Brendon McCullum's position, the structural problems with English cricket and more. 0:00 Timothy Taylor's / 0:50 Intro / 2:51 Brendon McCullum / 20:21 Australia / 30:37 Wisden POTY / 31:16 Structural issues / 46:23 NV Play / 57:55 Outro

Mark Butcher joins Yas Rana to discuss Australia's victory at Adelaide - one that ensured their retention of the Ashes.

Cam and Yas on the day that Australia retained the urn despite resistance from Will Jacks and Jamie Smith on the final day in Adelaide.

Lawrence joins Yas to digest the fourth day at Adelaide, one that ends with Australia four wickets away from retaining the urn.

Ben and Yas on the third day's play in Adelaide.

It's not quite done yet but it's not far off. Phil and Yas on the second day at the Adelaide Oval.

Jo and Yas on the first day at Adelaide where Alex Carey's hundred was the standout performance of the day.

Katya chats to former New Zealand star Katey Martin about her playing career, life as a pundit, commentating on former teammates, calling New Zealand's T20 World Cup win and more. 0:00 Metro Bank / 0:38 Intro / 1:40 Katey Martin / 56:47 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.

It's Christmas season, so everyone's in different places! Yas, Butch, Ben and ESPN Cricinfo's Matt Roller look ahead to the third Test at Adelaide, reacting to England's XI and the decision to leave out Shoaib Bashir. 0:00 Timothy Taylor's / 0:47 Intro / 1:12 Mark Butcher / 27:31 Wisden POTY / 27:58 England's XI / 49:55 Naked Wines / 50:54 The problem with England's squad / 1:00:07 WARNE: Treasures of a legend / 1:07:25 Outro

A slightly different episode this week, with Katya and Yas asking one big question: Why haven't England haven't produced a world class batter in the last decade? 0:00 Metro Bank / 0:39 Intro / 3:09 Alexia Walker / 34:42 Paul Shaw / 1:04:45 LWH Coaching / 1:05:11 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 1:28:36 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.

Phil, Jo and Yas reflect on England's poor performance in the pink-ball Test in Brisbane and West Indies' incredible draw in New Zealand. 0:00 Timothy Taylor's / 1:01 Intro / 3:00 New Zealand vs West Indies / 10:43 WARNE: Treasures of a legend / 11:22 Brisbane Test / 27:30 Is Bazball dead? / 34:59 Alex Carey / 39:18 Wisden POTY / 39:48 Patreon / 40:11 Naked Wines / 42:36 Joe Root / 44:50 Change for Adelaide? / 53:01 Stokes, McCullum and Key / 56:47 Shakib Al Hasan / 58:18 Outro

Yas and Cam review the fourth and final day of the Brisbane Test.

Yas and Butch on Australia's comprehensive victory against England in the Brisbane pink-ball Test.

Yas and Matt on a particularly bad third day of the pink-ball Test for England.

Yas and Lawrence review day two of the pink-ball Test in Brisbane.

Yas and Phil on a captivating first day of the pink-ball Test in Brisbane.

Yas is joined by Matt Roller to discuss England's XI for the Brisbane Test and Usman Khawaja's injury.

Butch, Phil, Ben and Yas look ahead to the pink-ball Test in Brisbane, react to South Africa's series win in India and more. 0:00 Timothy Taylor's / 0:40 Intro / 2:17 Do we like pink-ball Tests? / 16:45 Naked Wines / 17:10 Mark Butcher / 32:27 Cricket 26 / 32:51 What will Australia's XI be? / 39:38 Pink-ball warm-up / 48:10 Visit Victoria / 48:35 Wisden Photograph of the Year competition / 48:59 FREE WCM Ashes special / 50:05 Patreon / 50:54 India vs South Africa / 1:00:12 County schedule / 1:08:13 Outro

A bonus pod from Yas and Jim now the dust has settled from Perth's two-day Test and a look ahead to Brisbane.

Lauren Winfield-Hill and Yas Rana chat about the latest from the WBBL before Katya Witney, Aadya Sharma and Rahul Iyer preview the WPL 2026 auction. 0:00 Metro Bank / 0:38 Intro / 0:57 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 11:03 LWH Coaching / 11:37 WPL auction preview / 31:59 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, Jo, Ben and Yas try to make sense of one of the maddest Tests in Ashes history, one which Australia won in two days thanks to the brilliance of Mitchell Starc and Travis Head. 0:00 Timothy Taylor's / 0:53 Intro / 1:25 Where does that defeat rank? / 9:05 Mark Butcher / 34:45 Cricket 26 / 35:09 Visit Melbourne / 35:51 England's batting / 46:49 Too early for changes? / 54:59 Are there ANY positives to take? / 1:02:42 Naked Wines / 1:03:21 Riverstone Living / 1:03:53 Should England be playing a pink-ball warm-up? / 1:10:10 Starc and Head / 1:16:14 Outro

A slightly different episode today as Lauren Winfield-Hill takes on a Reddit Ask Me Anything Q&A. 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.

Ben and Lawrence on a disastrous second day for England, Travis Head's stunning century and one of the shortest Ashes Tests in history.

Yas and Phil dissect a crazy start to the 2025/26 Ashes which saw 19 wickets fall on day one in Perth!

It's Ashes week! Butch, Jo, Phil and Yas discuss South Africa's thrilling victory against India, the news that Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the first Test, England's warm-up game, their possible XI for Perth and more. 0:00 Timothy Taylor's / 0:35 Intro / 1:24 India vs South Africa / 15:06 Mark Butcher / 39:58 Lord's ballot / 40:43 Josh Hazlewood / 45:55 Brendan Doggett / 51:29 FREE WCM Ashes special / 52:56 Patreon / 53:50 Nightwatchman Quiz / 54:58 Important listener update / 57:28 England / 1:10:01 Predictions / 1:23:36 Cricket 26 / 1:38:45 Outro

Katya Witney chats to former England head coach Mark Robinson about winning the World Cup in 2017, his toughest selection calls, how coaching a women's side changed his perspective on the game and much more. 0:00 Metro Bank / 0:37 Intro / 1:05 Mark Robinson interview / 57:22 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.

Yas and Lawrence are joined by broadcaster and friend of the show Adam Collins for yet more Ashes build-up chat after Australia announced their squad for the first Test. Also on the show, Butch on the squad and England's latest list of central contracts, and Adam tells us all about his brand new book, available to purchase via the link in the description below. 0:00 Naked Wines / 1:07 Intro / 2:39 Ashes discourse / 10:32 Mark Butcher / 22:01 Australia's squad / 40:53 Will Bazball work? / 47:41 Favourite Ashes kit / 50:19 Patreon / 51:01 Cricket 26 / 51:30 Ollie Robinson / 59:34 Adam's new book / 1:05:38 Outro

Lauren, Butch, Katya, Ben and Yas review India's victory in the World Cup final against South Africa and wonder what their historic win means for the future of women's cricket. Also on the show, Katya chats to former ICC Elite Panel Umpire Ian Gould about the standard of umpiring across the tournament and what it takes to be a television umpire. 0:00 Metro Bank / 0:48 Intro / 1:21 World Cup final / 13:50 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 34:49 Mark Butcher / 47:41 Liam Plunkett Cricket / 48:07 World Cup reflections / 57:57 Ian Gould / 1:08:42 Team of the Tournament / 1:16:01 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.

India have won the Women's Cricket World Cup, England are still bad at ODI cricket and the Ashes preview chat continues with Lawrence Booth, Phil Walker and Ben Gardner, as well as Yas Rana's chat with Michael Vaughan. For more reaction to India's World Cup triumph, the Women's Weekly show with Lauren and Butch should be out tomorrow (Tuesday). 0:00 Intro / 1:15 World Cup / 17:18 Cricket 26 / 17:44 New Zealand vs England / 34:19 Ashes / 37:44 Australia / 41:24 Michael Vaughan / 52:29 Steven Finn / 1:01:07 Visit Melbourne / 1:01:42 The Hundred / 1:05:21 Pakistan / 1:06:12 Wisden Cricket Monthly / 1:17:48 Outro

Lauren, Katya, Ben and Yas review the two Women's World Cup semi-finals, including an iconic innings from Jemimah Rodrigues to knock out Australia, Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp's stunning performances against England. 0:00 Metro Bank / 0:47 Intro / 1:17 India vs Australia / 12:26 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 38:38 England vs South Africa / 54:03 Predicting the final / 56:06 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.

Do Harry Brook's side really need to 'go harder' in ODIs? Butch, Phil, Ben Yas try to make sense of two England collapses against New Zealand and what – if anything – it all means for the Ashes. Also on the show, New Zealand's bowling brilliance, who's winning the race to open for Australia, runs for Rohit and Kohli, a very special listener question and more. 0:00 WPA Health Insurance / 0:38 Intro / 2:32 Mark Butcher / 20:56 Liam Plunkett Coaching / 21:25 England / 34:57 New Zealand / 40:38 A very special listener question / 42:33 Patreon / 45:15 Australia / 48:18 Rohit and Kohli / 51:23 Pakistan vs South Africa / 56:49 Bangladesh vs West Indies / 57:41 Comments / 59:21 Outro

Lauren Winfield-Hill, Katya Witney, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to the last week of World Cup action, including Australia's statement victory against England. Wisden India's Rahul Iyer joins the show to assess India's World Cup campaign so far. 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ben and Yas are joined by Matt Roller to discuss the start of England's white-ball tour of New Zealand. They chat about Phil Salt and Harry Brook's fireworks in Christchurch and England's best XI before moving on to some more Ashes preview content, one of the most wholesome letters we've ever received and much, much more. Also on the show, a snippet of Jo Harman McGowan's hour-long chat with Damien Fleming, available to listen to in full on the Wisden Cricket Patreon channel. 0:00 Intro / 1:00 Timothy Taylor's / 1:52 Live show / 2:14 New Zealand vs England / 24:16 WPA Health Insurance / 24:40 Damien Fleming / 39:06 Liam Plunkett Coaching / 39:34 Ashes / 53:29 A very special letter / 56:32 Pakistan vs South Africa / 57:54 Canada Super 60 / 59:14 Auctions / 1:07:19 Outro