Podcasts about County Championship

We have reached the halfway point in the County Championship and Essex has assumed top spot after a superb win, featuring a double-ton from Jordan Cox, which earning him a call up to the England test team. Somerset also pulled off a stunning win, thrashing current champions Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge. In Division 2, Middlesexpulled off a rare win and Kent look to be the side to watch.Our panel of supporters take a look at the action from around the country:Oliver Hawke on LeicestershireDan Haggar on EssexHarry Everett on SomersetAlex Gates on MiddlesexCraig Tranter on Lancashire.

This week we: Discuss club news  Review Glammy men's County Championship result against Sussex Preview the Glammy men's County Championship fixture against Surrey

Welcome to Episode 353 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, host Aaron, sat down with Somerset commentator Harry Everett to discuss the key moments and standout performances from the eighth round of the 2026 County Championship such as Thomas Rew's historic century against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge, Northamptonshire's thrilling victory over Gloucestershire at the cinch County Ground and Dan Lawrence's phenomenal individual display against Hampshire at The Oval. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!   NOTE - Sadly we had a number of technical issues during this week's recording of the podcast, hence why the usual microphone quality may sound very different to previous episodes, so I'd like to apologise in advance for the noticeable change in audio quality. Fortunately, the issues have since been resolved and I'm pleased to say that we'll be back to our regular microphone set-up from next week onwards. Thank you for your understanding in the meantime.    Check out our personal social media channels here:  https://x.com/Thecricketconn1 https://x.com/HarryEverett_14   Check out our Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thecountycricketpodcast   Check out our Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TheCountyCrick2   Check out our £1 Patreon membership here:  https://www.patreon.com/thecountycricketpodcast   This episode of The County Cricket Podcast was brought to you in association with our friends at Bear Cricket:  https://www.bearcricket.co.uk/

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

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the second Test between England and New Zealand, which starts at the Kia Oval on Wednesday. They hear from the England Head Coach Brendon McCullum, and are joined on the show by the New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra.Will Ben Stokes continue in his role as England Test captain when he returns to the fold after his suspension? Is Brendon McCullum pleased to see him back playing for Durham while he misses this Test Match? Does Sonny Baker have the potential to be as good as Dale Steyn with the Hampshire bowler set to make his Test debut this week? How did Rachin Ravindra react to Kane Williamson's international retirement? What did he learn off Kane during their time playing together for New Zealand? How excited is he for the next 12 months as a New Zealand Test Cricketer? Can Sussex go on to win the County Championship after a positive start to the season?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Friend and Melinda Farrell discuss Surrey's curious season and the news that the injury replacement conditions remain unchanged, while George Dobell pays tribute to Keith Piper.The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world's leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!

We cover a lot of ground this week, with an avalanche of T20 Blast games to get through, the return of the County Championship; Essex's winning streak, Somerset's woes, clouds hanging over Lancashire and Surrey rubbing Middlesex's noses in it! PLUS we ask if the in-form Dan Lawrence should have been given the nod over Jordan Cox for the Second Test at The Oval. Contributors this week:Dan HaggarOliver HawkeHarry EverettAlex GatesCraig TranterBarrie FunnellDavid Wright.

This week we: Discuss club news  Review Glammy Women's T20 Blast results Review Glammy Men's T20 Blast results Preview the Glammy Men's County Championship fixture against Sussex

Joel and Richard look back at the first half of the T20 Blast and preview the upcoming County Championship fixtures. We're also delighted to say a shortened version of our book: 'A View from the Bridge: Nottinghamshire cricket 2000-25' is now available to buy on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H4QC7JML. https://x.com/ViewfromtheBpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So much going on! The T20 fixtures are coming thick and fast, there's an imminent - and brief - return to the County Championship and there's yet more trouble off the field at both Lancashire and Middlesex. Our regular panel of county supporters are here to dissect it all!Oliver Hawke, Craig Tranter, David Wright, Barrie Funnell, Dan Haggar and Alex Gates share their thoughts.

Mark Chapman is joined by three men who all played for England, former captain Sir Alastair Cook, former batter Mark Ramprakash and former fast bowler Steven Finn. Not many England coaches survive a thrashing by Australia. But Brendan McCullum and Ben Stokes will continue to lead the side starting with that 1st Test against New Zealand on Thursday at Lord's.There'll be at least one man making his debut at Lord's on Thursday - Durham batter Emilio Gay is expected to open after a piling on the runs during the opening block of the County Championship. Ollie Robinson is also back in the squad for the first time since being dropped after the tour of India in 2024.England's Test summer begins where rain and grey skies are forecast. The panel get a look into the opposition and are joined by New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry.On Tuesday, it's England women's last match before the T20 World Cup which starts next week. They face India at Taunton with the series level at one all. All rounder Dani Gibson joins Test Match Special. TIME CODES00:00 Intro 00:50 Brendon McCullum 03:50 McCullum given a second chance 08:30 Mark celebrating Arsenal's Premier League title 09:30 How England should approach the New Zealand test 17:00 Emilio Gay 22:00 The challenges of making your England debut as an opener 26:10 Making debuts 28:12 The recall of Ollie Robinson 29:53 New Zealand bowler Matt Henry joins the pod 37:30 Are New Zealand underestimated? 40:30 England Women's final game before the World Cup 40:50 Dani Gibson joins the pod 48:50 The 15-year-old MVP in the Indian Premier League

Tell us what you think of this episodeIn this episode we talk to Glamorgan CCC First XI scorer and curator of the museum of welsh cricket, Andrew Hignell, about the exploits of young debutante Tom Norton and  Australian overseas player Ryan Hadley in the recent County Championship game at Sophia Gardens.For those interested in the statistics of the game, go here:https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/county-championship-division-one-2026-1513323/glamorgan-vs-somerset-24th-match-1513349/live-cricket-scoreSome of the statistics that Andrew mentions in the episode can be found here:https://glamorgancricket.com/news/tom-norton-hattrick-somersetBelow is a link to an ESPN article about hat tricks in international cricket:https://www.espn.co.uk/cricket/story/_/id/23020910/hat-trick-heroesAnd here is an alphabetical list of all the players who have taken a hat trick in English first-class cricket:https://stats.acscricket.com/Records/First_Class/Overall/Bowling/Hat_Trick_in_England_by_Player.htmlWe hope you enjoy the episode.

The first block of county red ball fixtures is complete and, with one eye on The T20 Blast, our regular panel of fans give their view on the latest matches. Dan Haggar and Oliver Hawke report on Essex v Leicestershire, Alex Gates on Derbyshire's famous win at Lord's, Harry Everett from a rain-affected Taunton, David Wright and Barrie Funnell on Surrey's heavy defeat at the hands of a full-strength Yorkshire and Craig Tranter on Worcestershire's visit to Southport.

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

Joel and Richard assess Notts' start to their defence of the County Championship title and look ahead to the start of the T20 Blast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 351 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, hosts Aaron, Matt, Joe and Ciaran sat down to discuss the key moments and standout performances from the seventh round of the 2026 County Championship such as Ben Aitchison's astonishing all-round performance at Lord's, Yorkshire's exceptional innings and 127 run victory against Surrey at Headingley and Ben Dawkins' phenomenal maiden First-Class century for Kent in Beckenham. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!   Check out everyone's social media channels here:  https://x.com/Joe_Nuttall9 https://x.com/CP_McCarthy https://x.com/Thecricketconn1   Check out our Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thecountycricketpodcast   Check out our Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TheCountyCrick2   Check out our £1 Patreon membership here:  https://www.patreon.com/thecountycricketpodcast   This episode of The County Cricket Podcast was brought to you in association with our friends at Bear Cricket:  https://www.bearcricket.co.uk/

The Talk of Trent Bridge podcast returns with the County Championship's leading run-scorer and Nottinghamshire's Australian star chewing the fat over the season so far.After a standout start to the season, Vitality Blast captain Joe Clarke discusses preparations for the return of T20 cricket, while Fergus O'Neill lifts the lid on his fruitful winter Down Under and aspirations in a Notts shirt.

Kevin Howells presents the best of the conversations around this week's County Championship results.He talks to England's record run-scorer Joe Root following Yorkshire's huge win over Surrey, and Liam Dawson looks back at his red-ball career. Kevin also speaks to Nottinghamshire's Director of Cricket Mick Newell, Yorkshire Head Coach Anthony McGrath, and Mail on Sunday's Richard Gibson.

Ian is joined by Manda to talk about the County Championship season for Hampshire

With all counties now having played five games, things are getting interesting in the County Championship. Despite the weather, only one draw with the rest yielding results. To take a look at the latest results, I'm joined by supporters David Wright, Harry Everett, Dan Haggar, Oliver Hawke, Alex Gates and Craig Tranter.

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/

Welcome to Episode 350 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, hosts Aaron, Matt, Joe and Ciaran sat down with aspiring cricket writer Owen Roberts to discuss the key moments and standout performances from the sixth round of the 2026 County Championship such as Tom Norton's historic hat-trick at Sophia Gardens, Ben Duckett's delightful double century at Trent Bridge and Callum Parkinson's sensational 5-wicket haul at New Road. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!   Check out everyone's social media channels here:  https://x.com/Joe_Nuttall9 https://x.com/CP_McCarthy https://www.instagram.com/_owen_roberts/   Check out our Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thecountycricketpodcast   Check out our Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TheCountyCrick2   Check out our £1 Patreon membership here:  https://www.patreon.com/thecountycricketpodcast   This episode of The County Cricket Podcast was brought to you in association with our friends at Bear Cricket:  https://www.bearcricket.co.uk/

After the latest round of County Championship matches we are sure of one England opener after Ben Duckett's excellent undefeated double hundred for Notts today. But after a shocking dismissal for 17 continuing a poor run of scores, Zak Crawley's fate is sealed. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann lament the fading of his star, and consider the likely replacements. They also discuss the astonishing hattrick on debut by Glamorgan's Tom Norton, Josh Tongue's continued hostility with the ball which caused England teammate Gus Atkinson to summon a concussion substitute, and which spinner, if any, will get the England call-up. This podcast is in association with SumUp and Making Tax Digital. Visit https://www.sumup.com/en-gb/business-account/making-tax-digital/ for more details Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Is Emilio Gay now the front-runner to open alongside Ben Duckett for England against New Zealand this summer? How does he feel about the noise regarding a potential selection? Did he move to Durham to further his England chances? What did he say to the West Indies after they attempted to get him to play Test Cricket for the region? Does he thrive under the spotlight? What now for Cameron Steel after his career was cut short by an ankle injury at the age of just 30? Will Steven Finn make a good England selector? Is it a bad look to have wicket-keepers bowling in games that are drifting towards a draw in the County Championship?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

As Alec Stewart returns full time to Surrey, the Director of Cricket sits down with Ath for a special episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. We talk England and the Ashes defeat, the start of the County Championship, Jude Bellingham's involvement in cricket and the future of the game. •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933948/sky-sports-cricket-podcast-with-nasser-hussain-and-michael-atherton•You can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast".•For all the latest cricket news, head to www.skysports.com/cricket•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

In this episode of the show, Binksy, Baldy and Stu discuss a range of topics from IPL 2026 at the halfway stage. Who has impressed? What predictions did we get wrong? And what did we get right? We also touch on the current overseas tours involving the Black Caps and NZ A, plus check in on the England Test contenders now that the County Championship season is underway. We start the show by discussing the flurry of runs we've seen at the IPL over the past few days. Shreyas Iyer and the Punjab Kings chased down the Delhi Capitals' 264, and Sunrisers Hyderabad made light work of a 220+ run chase against Rajasthan Royals. We saw hundreds for Sanju Samson, Sai Sudharsan, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and KL Rahul, but many of those players ended up on the losing side. As the conversation continues, we wonder whether bowlers can ever turn the tables on quality batters, compare Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Wayne Gretzky, dismay at the struggles of the Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans and look back in horror at some of our pre-tournament predictions. There's also praise for RCB and the unbeaten Punjab Kings, who sit atop the table at the halfway point of the season. To round out the show, we move away from the IPL to talk about two Wills from the Black Caps - the return of Will O'Rourke and the form of Will Young. We also shine a spotlight on some of England's leading contenders for Test spots now that the County Championship is underway, such as Zak Crawley, Jamie Smith and James Rew. We'll be back in your feed again soon with more cricket news, including plenty of IPL coverage and the current NZ tours. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Intro 2:20 IPL 2026: runs galore in PBKS v DC & SRH v RR 5:25 Will bowlers ever top the batters in T20? 16:15 Can anyone catch the current top 4? 21:45 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fantastic form continues 26:50 Prediction mulligans: Gujarat & Mumbai's struggles 33:15 RCB looking very consistent 37:30 Punjab Kings unbeaten 41:30 Black Caps news: Will O'Rourke & Will Young 49:00 County Championship: England contenders form updates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just weeks after they were brought in, the new rules allowing replacement players in England's County Championship could be changed at the end of the first block of fixtures. Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss how using substitutes in Australian, Indian and English domestic cricket is working and debate the merits of introducing them to international cricket. The team also reflect on Smriti Mandhana becoming India's highest run scorer in International T20s. Plus. we find out more about how the ICC is developing cricket across Europe. Esther de Lange, ICC European Development Officer, joins the team along with Scotland's Nayma Sheikh, who played in the recent ICC Europe XI v MCC at Lord's. Photo: Jonny Bairstow of Yorkshire receives medical attention during Day Four of the Rothesay County Championship Division One match between Somerset and Yorkshire at The Cooper Associates County Ground on September 11, 2025 in Taunton, England (Credit: Getty Images)

Do Warwickshire have the bowling stock to win the County Championship? Is Somerset's weakness in the same area going to hold them back? Can things get any worse for Gloucestershire? And on another week of replacement player farce who would be a like-for-like replacement for Jimmy Anderson? All this and ROTA WATCH!Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: cricket@talksport.co.ukHosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison, George Dobell & Nick FriendExec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ath and Nas are joined by England batter Jacob Bethell on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.They chat about Jacob's experiences in the IPL, about his upbringing in Barbados and he also tells us about his aspirations to play multi-format cricket for England.Plus, Nas and Ath chat about the opening weeks of the County Championship and whether the rules about substitutes need tweaking.-•You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933948/sky-sports-cricket-podcast-with-nasser-hussain-and-michael-atherton•You can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast".•For all the latest cricket news, head to www.skysports.com/cricket•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Is James Rew ready to open the batting for England after a superb start to the County Championship season, or does he need to bat in the top order for Somerset soon? Does he come in for Zak Crawley, or do England re-arrange the batting order to fit him in? Is Jacob Bethell putting his place in the side at risk by not playing any Cricket before the New Zealand series? Can Warwickshire challenge for the County Championship after a strong victory over Essex? Is England's fast bowling stocks bright ahead of the 2027 Ashes? Does the injury sub rule already need to be abandoned after yet more criticism this week? Is it an own goal by England's Women to play intra-squad matches instead of domestic Cricket?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Mark Chapman, Alex Hartley, Steven Finn and, Matt Prior discuss how England's Test team is shaping up for the summer, the spots up for grabs and, who is best placed to take them. Less than two months to go until England begin their Test summer against New Zealand at Lord's, by that time it will be nearly five months since Ben Stokes' side trudged off the SCG having lost the 5th Ashes Test, losing the series 4-1.Who should remain in the side? What are the main positions up for grabs? And is there someone who has done enough to make the step up?They also discuss the new rules around replacing players in the County Championship which has proved controversial so far.TIME CODES 00:00 Intro 06:15 How does selection work? 12:38 Opening batting partnership 16:35 Time for a new opening partnership? 24:37 James Rew and a positional dilemma 27:08 The cricket structure in England 30:31 Jacob Bethell and the Indian Premier League 34:34 Scores in the league 36:17 Favourites in the IPL 36:42 England's pace bowlers 43:09 Spin bowlers 47:30 County Championship substitutes rule

Thanks to Tom Abell's nerveless 100, Somerset get home against Hampshire to extend their lead at the top of the County Championship. The match featured impressive performances by England hopefuls James Rew and Sonny Baker. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the weekend;'s action and answer listeners questions including could Rew open for England, will England consider Sam Cook again and can you pick England players from division 2? This podcast is available to view (with match action) on YouTube. Click the link here - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After several injury replacements in the opening 2 rounds of the County Championship, does the rule need to be changed already? Will teams use the rule to their advantage at the business end of the season if things don't change? Should the rule be amended to impact injuries instead of muscular ones? How does the new replacement rule impact a Head Coach when it comes to selection? How does Somerset Head Coach Jason Kerr manage expectations around James Rew? Will he open the batting for Somerset to strengthen his case of playing for England?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?

The County Championship is back and we're loving it! Jimmy's in the wickets and, despite it being absolutely freezing, there was a full #tailendersoftheworlduniteandtakeover at Lords for Day 1 of Middlesex v Gloucestershire. Plus random Chocolate Bars, Playfair annuals, Scoring etiquette, GCSE results and a History Lesson from Mattchin.

Essex and South Africa all-rounder Wiaan Mulder talks about his life in the County Championship and shares his thoughts on the impact player rule in the Indian Premier League. Nikesh Rughani, Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell also ask him about his famous 367 declaration to protect Brian Lara's 400 runs Test record. There's discussion on pace bowling as Bhuvneshwar Kumar made IPL history by becoming the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in the competition and James Anderson reached a rare feat in the opening game of the County Championship. He got James Sales out in the opening game of the season, only 21 years ago, he also dismissed his father, David Sales. What's the secret to the pacer's longevity? And the team explores the relationship between cricket and poetry as they find out about the new book, Catching the Light – A New Anthology of Cricket Poetry, which is out this month. Photo: Wiaan Mulder of South Africa celebrates taking the wicket of Travis Head of Australia during day two of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 between South Africa and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on June 12, 2025 in London, England. (Credit: ICC via Getty Images)

Does Jamie Smith's future with England lie at No.3 after his impressive century for Surrey this week? What does James Rew need to do get into the England Test squad? Is the door firmly shut on an England return for the likes of Ollie Robinson and Ben Foakes? Is Zak Crawley under huge pressure to keep his place as an England opener? What does Essex Head Coach Chris Silverwood make of the new injury substitute rule in County Cricket? What attracted Peter Fulton to become the new Middlesex Head Coach?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first round of County Championship matches featured two totals over 500, five draws and a number of batsmen filling their early-season boots. Jamie Smith was one, promoted to number three by Surrey. What do we read into that and what else did we learn from those first matches? Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider the entrails ad celebrate the continued excellence of the 43 year old Jimmy Anderson as he passes the 1150 first class wicket mark. Later on we chat to Sam Morshead, the founder of CounterPress, a platform offering daily, dedicated online coverage of individual counties with news, opinion and reports. The individual sites can be found by clicking on these links below - Cider Press (Somerset) http://ciderpress.news Hove & Away (Sussex) http://hoveandaway.news Lanky Lanky (Lancashire) http://lankylanky.news King Pears (Worcestershire) http://kingpears.news Taff & Daff (Glamorgan) http://taffanddaff.news The Bear (Warwickshire) http://the-bear.news The Chester (Durham) http://thechester.news The Fox (Leicestershire) http://the-fox.news The Hawk (Hampshire) http://thehawk.news The Peakite (Derbyshire) http://thepeakite.news The Rey (Surrey) http://therey.news The Spitfire (Kent) http://thespitfire.news The Steeler (Northants) http://thesteeler.news The Trent (Notts) http://thetrent.news Up The Middle (Middlesex) http://upthemiddle.news White Rose Files (Yorkshire) http://whiterosefiles.news The Glorious Gazette (Glos) https://www.thegloriousgazette.news #cricket #countychampionship #englandcricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Nas and Ath answer YOUR questions on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.They give their thoughts on the what they've seen in the opening days of the County Championship season and consider how England should approach selection as we head towards the international summer of cricket.Plus, they look ahead to this year's Women's T20 World Cup and pick out their favourites to lift the trophy.Thanks to all our listeners and viewers who sent in questions on social media!-Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTubeListen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast".For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricketFor advertising opportunities or to get in touch with the pod email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

What will the new injury regulations mean for cricket and how will it change tactics? Does the disconnect between the England team and County Cricket continue? Who are the runners and riders for Div 1 and Div 2 of the County Championship? Who is most likely to go down? And will there be any point scheduling a day at the cricket for day four when Kent are playing? All this and plenty more as the chaps reunite for their fifth season of Following On: County CricketerInstagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: cricket@talksport.co.ukHosts: Steve Harmison, George Dobell, Nick Friend & Jon NormanExec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A domestic abuser who threatened to kill the mother of three of his children and burn her family's house down has been jailed. But the father of Martin Creed's victim says “justice has not been served”, after he admitted abusing his partner of eight years in a caravan on Sheppey.  Also in today's podcast, a man has appeared in court after being accused of murdering his mother at their home near Dover.  The 64-year-old victim was attacked at a home in Khartoum Square on Sunday.  A mum who moved to a garden city for a “blissful green escape” says it's become a “living hell” thanks to ongoing construction. Within weeks of moving in to the property at Ebbsfleet Garden City last August with her son she'd realised she'd moved into a working building site.  A team of veterans have arrived in Kent as they attempt to sail around the UK. They're using two wooden tall ships which are traditionally rigged and will be docked at Ramsgate for the next few days. And in cricket, Adam Hollioake insists he's a better coach for his first season in charge of Kent.  He's been speaking as they look to get their new County Championship campaign underway against Durham this Easter long weekend.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The English summer is nearly here! Yas, Ben and Katya preview the 2026 County Championship, including title favourites, relegation contenders, players to watch and everything in between. Also on the show, disgruntled ex-England players, a look at Sussex's off-field problems, updates from the IPL and PSL, and an extraordinary story coming out of South Africa. 0:00 Intro / 1:45 County Championship Division One / 13:09 Sussex's mismanagement / 19:37 Middlesex and Lancashire's struggles / 26:03 Division One continued / 31:17 Division Two / 38:29 Disgruntled England players / 47:46 Rule changes / 51:59 PSL / 55:03 IPL / 1:00:43 Beyers Swanepoel / 1:03:29 Kevin Pietersen / 1:05:58 Outro

Is Ben Duckett's England place secure, or will he have to re-audition over the next few months with Nottinghamshire? How big a blow will Ben Stokes' recent injury when it comes to preparing for the New Zealand Test series? Can Nottinghamshire defend the County Championship title, or can Surrey win their 4th title in 5 seasons? How does Jack Leach feel about his England future? Has he spoken with the England management? Does Ollie Robinson have a chance of playing for England again? What now for Beyers Swanepoel after leaving a Cup Final early to fly to England?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sussex all-rounder James Coles joins Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton to discuss his impressive white ball winter, Sussex's preparations for the County Championship season after the points deduction, his Test aspirations and that £390,000 Hundred draft fee! Plus, Nasser and Michael round-up the rest of the cricket news from around the world!Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTubeListen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast".For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricketFor advertising opportunities or to get in touch with the pod email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

How do Surrey go one better and win back the County Championship after finishing second last season? How does Head Coach Gareth Batty pick up the likes of Ollie Pope and Jamie Smith after a difficult winter with England? Should more England players play in the County Championship at the start of the season? Is Dom Sibley in line for an England recall after impressing with over 1,200 runs last season? How does he stay motivated when it's perceived to be hard to break into the England setup under this current regime? Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @ScottTaylor_TSHosts: Scott TaylorProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Graves welcomes former England fast bowler Ryan Sidebottom to the Science for Sport Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on longevity, resilience, and the evolution of elite cricket. Across a first-class career spanning more than 20 years, Ryan experienced the game at every level — from sweeping floors and laying bricks in the winter to winning a T20 World Cup with England. In this episode, he reflects on how professional cricket changed during his career, why physical preparation became essential for longevity, and how mindset, curiosity, and self-analysis shaped his success. Ryan speaks openly about setbacks, selection disappointments, returning to the England setup after six years away, and the hard, often unseen work that underpinned his performances. It's an honest insight into elite performance, long careers, and what really matters behind the scenes. In this episode you will learn: How professional cricket evolved from semi-professional roots to a fully supported high-performance environment Why strength & conditioning became critical to Ryan's longevity as a fast bowler How he managed long periods outside the England setup and stayed mentally engaged The role of self-analysis, questioning, and learning from senior players What elite environments can learn from England's 2010 T20 World Cup turnaround Why curiosity and asking questions accelerate development in elite sport How mindset, confidence, and preparation influence consistency over time About Ryan Sidebottom Ryan Sidebottom is a former England international fast bowler with a first-class career spanning over two decades. He represented England in Test cricket and was part of the 2010 ICC World T20-winning squad. At domestic level, Ryan enjoyed success with Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire, winning multiple County Championship titles and taking over 1,000 career wickets. Since retiring, he has remained closely involved in the game through media, hospitality, and ambassadorial roles, with a growing interest in coaching and player development. FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241 ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research