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Welcome to a brand new Cricket Podcast 'The Anderson Tendulkar Trophy Podcast presented by Jimmy Anderson and Mattchin Tendulkar' (Thank you for having me on the… etc etc), where Mattchin takes a deep dive into the psyche of Jimmy Anderson. Plus, Issy Wong is back with all the news from the England Women's camp, 'Mundane things we'd like to do if we were Professional Cricketers' (working title), Felix tries to explain cricket nuances to Americans, a scorebook update and your ‘Go Wells'.

United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about the England women's football team who called in police after one of its stars revealed she'd been targeted by racist abuse, as well as the World Snail Racing Championship which was held in Norfolk over the weekend.

Ep 377: I'm joined once again by England fan @SteveHopperTV to take a look back over the Lionesses as they make it to the semi-finals of the Womens 2025 European Championships and ‘that' penalty shoot-out. Running time 45:04 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

This week, the trio look at Wrexham's new away shirt, look back at England Women v Cymru Women, Melbourne Victory v Wrexham, Sydney FC v Wrexham, look at Wrexham Academy, look forward to Wellington Phoenix v Wrexham. They also chat about what Wrexham have to look forward to in the championship.

Episode 1391 - Thursday sees Sweden Women vs England Women.  Live on BBC One, we highlight 3 bookmaker offers available right now, if you fancy a bet. Make sure to visit our website for our bet365 new customer offer ireland guide. Betfred Bet £10, Get £50 in Free Bets For new customers only, 18+, Betfred are offering a Bet £10, Get £50 in Free Bets and Bonuses offer. Use promo code BETFRED50 when registering. Terms: New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply. betfred sign up offer Coral Bet £5, Get £20 in Free Bets For new customers 18+ Coral are offering a Bet £5, Get £20 in Free Bets offer. No promo code is required when registering.  Terms: 18+ New Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 4 x £5 free bets. Free bet available to use on selected sportsbook markets only. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply. coral welcome offer William Hill Bet £10, Get £40 in Free Bets For new customers only, 18+, William Hill are offering Bet £10, Get £40 in Free Bets. Use promo code G40 when registering Terms: Play Safe. Online only. For new UK register customers using promo code G40. Deposit & place £10 cash single bet (min odds 1/2) on sportsbook (excl. Virtuals). Get £40 in Free Bets (4x£10), valid for sportsbook (excl. Virtuals), 7 days expiry, must use in full (£10 each). Not valid with deposits via PayPal, Neosurf, Paysafe, Apple Pay, NETELLER, Skrill, ecoPayz, Kalibra/Postpay or WH PLUS Card. One per customer. Full T&Cs apply. www.begambleaware.org #ad william hill g40 offer 365bet guide and our coral casino bonus code guide. unibet sign up offer and promo code ladbrokes guides. Read our pages bet365 promo code uk boylesports bonus code ladbrokes new customer offer ladbrokes bet 5 get 20 Top pages https://www.newcustomeroffer.co.uk/offers/bet365-new-customer-offers/ https://www.newcustomeroffer.co.uk/promo-codes/bet365-bonus-code-uk/ https://www.newcustomeroffer.co.uk/offers/ladbrokes-new-customer-offer/ https://www.newcustomeroffer.co.uk/promo-codes/coral-promo-code-2025/ https://www.newcustomeroffer.co.uk/offers/best-bookmaker-for-lucky-15/ Listeners & Subscribers 18+. Please be Gambleaware, you can visit GambleAware.org for more information and of course please bet responsibly. 

The Three Amigos discuss the new Wrexham shirts, review the Cymru Women's games vs The Netherlands and France, ask what's going on at Wrexham Women and look forward to England Women v Cymru Women and the Two Wrexham men's games on the down under vs Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC.

Episode 1385 - Sunday sees England Women vs Wales Women.  Live on ITV1, we highlight 3 bookmaker offers available right now, if you fancy a bet. Make sure to visit our website for our bet365 new customer offer uk guide. Betfred Bet £10, Get £50 in Free Bets For new customers only, 18+, Betfred are offering a Bet £10, Get £50 in Free Bets and Bonuses offer. Use promo code BETFRED50 when registering. Terms: New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply. betfred 50 Coral Bet £5, Get £20 in Free Bets For new customers 18+ Coral are offering a Bet £5, Get £20 in Free Bets offer. No promo code is required when registering.  Terms: 18+ New Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 4 x £5 free bets. Free bet available to use on selected sportsbook markets only. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply. :- coral sign up offer £50 William Hill Bet £10, Get £40 in Free Bets For new customers only, 18+, William Hill are offering Bet £10, Get £40 in Free Bets. Use promo code G40 when registering Terms: Play Safe. Online only. For new UK register customers using promo code G40. Deposit & place £10 cash single bet (min odds 1/2) on sportsbook (excl. Virtuals). Get £40 in Free Bets (4x£10), valid for sportsbook (excl. Virtuals), 7 days expiry, must use in full (£10 each). Not valid with deposits via PayPal, Neosurf, Paysafe, Apple Pay, NETELLER, Skrill, ecoPayz, Kalibra/Postpay or WH PLUS Card. One per customer. Full T&Cs apply. www.begambleaware.org #ad :- william hill 10 for 40 bet356 guide and our coral bonus code guide. unibet sign up offer and bonus code ladbrokes guides. Read our pages bet365 bonus code 2025 boylesports bonus code ladbrokes new customer offer william hill bet 10 get 30 Top pages https://www.newcustomeroffer.co.uk/ https://www.newcustomeroffer.co.uk/promo-codes/bet365-bonus-code-uk/ https://www.newcustomeroffer.co.uk/offers/ladbrokes-new-customer-offer/ https://www.newcustomeroffer.co.uk/promo-codes/coral-promo-code-2025/ https://www.newcustomeroffer.co.uk/offers/best-bookmaker-for-lucky-15/ Listeners & Subscribers 18+. Please be Gambleaware, you can visit GambleAware.org for more information and of course please bet responsibly. 

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Why are TV audiences for women's sport falling? Was the Nato summit a victory lap for Donald Trump? And who is Zohran Mamdani, the charismatic progressive running for New York City Mayor?Giles Whittell is joined by Katie Riley, data editor at The Observer; Jessica Hayden, The Observer's assistant sports editor and author of The Red Roses: Behind the Scenes with the England Women's Rugby Team; and Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to Nato and foreign policy advisor to President Obama.**Join us at the News Meeting Live: LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 29th July - with Charlene White and Kehinde Andrews Follow us on Social Media: @ObserverUK on X @theobserveruk on Instagram and TikTok@theobserveruk.bsky.social‬ on bluesky Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor-in-chief at The ObserverProducer: Poppy BullardExecutive Producer: Rebecca MooreTo find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.uk Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalistsIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby and The Cricketer's Nick Friend discuss the first of four Kookaburra rounds and are joined on the show by Dane Vilas, Middlesex's interim head coach, and England Women's national selector Lydia Greenway.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.org0:00 Intro00:17 A new summer schedule...05:57 Lydia Greenway interview21:12 The Kookaburra returns33:11 Dane Vilas interview51:40 OutroAward-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!

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to dissect England's 14-man squad named for the first Test against India, and they hear from selector Luke Wright. The former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie joins the show to look ahead to this week's World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa, and they also get the South African view with former Proteas fast bowler Allan Donald. They hear from the outgoing New Zealand Coach Gary Stead, reflect on England Women's series win over the West Indies, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England sealed a comprehensive one-day international series clean sweep over West Indies with a nine-wicket thrashing in a rain-affected encounter at Taunton.Melissa Story is joined by World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS scorer Phil Long to reflect on the match at Taunton and the Summer so far. Plus Daniel Norcross speaks to England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and coach Charlotte Edwards.

Dan and Finny are on a road trip so this episode was recorded as they navigated their way from Birmingham to Derby. The pair look back at both England Women and Men's recent fixtures with Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harry Brook in charge for their respective white ball series against West Indies with Ben Stokes in charge for the only Test against Zimbabwe. And of course, this wouldn't be Zero Ducks given if we just stuck to cricket... Finny describes having a supernatural experience and his dislike of single beds whilst Dan tells us about his "unique" way in beating a queue at an airport. We also find out he is a big fan of gravy...with consequences for those around him. Tickets for our match against The Final Word taking place at Wormsley on 18th August uk.emma-live.com/WormsleyFinal2025⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 366: The Lionesses are once again back in Nations League action, home to Portugal and away to Spain, I bring you all the details, plus my take on Mary Earps international retirement. Running Time: 22:29 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Mark Chapman is joined by England fast bowler Mark Wood and former spinner Phil Tufnell to explore the future of English cricket. Head coach Brendon McCullum reveals his vision for the team's new era, the evolution of Bazball, and why Harry Brook is key to the summer ahead. Plus, Charlotte Edwards on England Women's approach and how the ECB is planning for the next generation.

Josh Wall is the Director of Performance and Athletic Wellbeing at Wycombe Abbey in the UK, and lead S&C coach for England Women's Lacrosse. Josh brings a wealth of experience from across the school landscape — from boarding to day schools — and is currently completing a Doctorate in Professional Practice at Leeds Beckett University, where his research focuses on supporting student-athletes in independent girls' schools.In this episode, we explore Josh's journey from football-mad Manchester United fan to a dynamic coach shaping youth athletic development. We dive into the principles behind his coaching philosophy, including the use of movement skill frameworks, strength progression, and educational tools like SOLO taxonomy. Josh also shares insights into designing gym environments that educate and inspire, the power of cultural architects in sport, and the balance needed to support the dual lives of student-athletes.Enjoy!  Sign up for Craig's newsletter (Beyond the Game) at http://www.drcraigharrison.com/ Get Craig to speak at your club or school here.   Connect with Craig:Instagram: instagram.com/drcraigharrison/ Facebook: facebook.com/drcraigharrison Twitter: twitter.com/drcraigharrisonSupport the show

Josh Wall is the Director of Performance and Athletic Wellbeing at Wycombe Abbey in the UK, and lead S&C coach for England Women's Lacrosse. Josh brings a wealth of experience from across the school landscape — from boarding to day schools — and is currently completing a Doctorate in Professional Practice at Leeds Beckett University, where his research focuses on supporting student-athletes in independent girls' schools.In this episode, we explore Josh's journey from football-mad Manchester United fan to a dynamic coach shaping youth athletic development. We dive into the principles behind his coaching philosophy, including the use of movement skill frameworks, strength progression, and educational tools like SOLO taxonomy. Josh also shares insights into designing gym environments that educate and inspire, the power of cultural architects in sport, and the balance needed to support the dual lives of student-athletes.Enjoy!  Sign up for Craig's newsletter (Beyond the Game) at http://www.drcraigharrison.com/ Get Craig to speak at your club or school here.   Connect with Craig:Instagram: instagram.com/drcraigharrison/ Facebook: facebook.com/drcraigharrison Twitter: twitter.com/drcraigharrisonSupport the show

Parenthood, England captaincy and a different venue - new beginnings are very much the theme as Under The Lid returns for a second series.Joining Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Jack Brooks is newly appointed England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt, returning to the show after appearing last year. They discuss Nat's new appointment, how she managed to dominate the WPL whilst a heavily pregnant Katherine was at home and her hopes for the future of the England Women's team.We love hearing your feedback so please message us on hello@underthelid.co.uk to share your thoughts and ask our hosts some questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Empowerment in Action: Dawn Scott's Journey Through High-Performance Excellence in Women's Football   This week's podcast special guest is Women's Football Pioneer Dawn Scott, a celebrated High Performance Advisor.   Dawn has an extraordinary background as the former Head of Exercise Science for the England Women's National Football Team, and she contributed significantly as the High Performance Manager for the US Women's National Soccer Team during their triumphant World Cup victories in 2015 and 2019, as well as the 2012 Olympic team. Her expertise extends to her roles as the Performance Director for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami CF and Washington Spirit.   Dawn is a pioneering figure in sports science within women's football, inspiring countless women to pursue careers in sports performance. Her insights are invaluable to anyone looking to thrive in sports or leadership roles.   On this podcast, you will discover: How self-reflection and learning from mistakes can enhance leadership skills. The significance of female role models in football and leadership. Dawn's perspective on the cultural differences in football between England and the USA. The impactful contributions of Kelly Simmons OBE, Hope Powell CBE, and Rachel Pavlou in developing Women's Football in England. Insights into the winning culture of the USA Women's National Team leading to their 2015 World Cup Victory. Dawn shares her experience working football greats in the game like Kelly Smith MBE, Karen Carney OBE, Abby Wambach, Carli Lloyd and many more!   This is a MUST listen if you aspire to pursue a career in Women's Football.   Tune in to gain an inside look at the world of women's football through the eyes of a true expert and leader. Podcast Links: Dawn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-scott-83000820/ Connect with Ed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edbowers101/   Follow Ed on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/edbowers101

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to react to the news that Nat Sciver-Brunt has been appointed the new England Women's captain. They also look back at another round of County Championship action, and debate if Josh Tongue is in pole position to play Test Cricket for England this summer after his 5-fer helped Nottinghamshire beat Sussex to go top of Division One. The former Zimbabwe fast bowler Ed Rainsford looks back at their historic Test win over Bangladesh, and discusses how they are shaping up ahead of facing England next month. They also hear from New Zealand Cricket CEO Scott Weenick after they partnered with MLC, becoming the first ICC full member nation to form a partnership with a franchise competition, and ESPNCricinfo's Assistant Editor Matt Roller discusses reports the IPL schedule could be extended to 94 games from 2028. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

Henry Moeran is alongside Yorkshire batter Emily Windsor & BBC Sport journalist Ffion Wynne as Charlotte Edwards is unveiled as the new England Women's head coach.In a full interview with the BBC's Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt, Edwards speaks about how England must be “accountable” for their fitness and the “hard work” needed by the squad to create a new culture. The ECB's Director of Women's Cricket Clare Connor also tells Stephan that she's “confident” the team is being built for success.Plus, Emily discusses Edwards' coaching style after playing under her for eight years and analyses what characteristics could make her successful in the role.

The new England Women head coach Charlotte Edwards joins Nasser and Athers on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.Charlotte explains why now is the right time for her to take the role, and gives her thoughts on the criticism the team have received over their fitness following an Ashes drubbing in Australia.She also pays tribute to outgoing captain Heather Knight, and talks about what her approach will be to coaching the side.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 saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast".Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket.For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricketFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message!Jez, Matt, and a returning Sam wonder whether anyone at the club listens to our ramblings as the men bounce back, reacting to the Showdown defeat exactly how we wanted them to! The lads cover highlights of the match and look ahead to the strategic resting of England players against Toulon, as well as covering Saracens contributions to the England Women's victory over WalesFollow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to hear all our latest news first!Click here for subscription links[Disclaimer: The Fezcast is brought to you on behalf of the Saracens Supporters Association and is not an official product of Saracens Ltd]Title Music (from Season 4): "Herald" by This Winter Machine

In a shocking shake-up, England faces a major leadership overhaul. Heather Knight steps down as captain after an eight-year tenure, while head coach Jon Lewis is dismissed following England's disastrous 16-0 Ashes loss and a disappointing T20 World Cup 2024 campaign.What went wrong for England? Was this purely a coaching failure, or are there deeper structural issues? Rosa joins us as we analyze Knight's legacy, the ECB's wide-ranging review, and what's next for England Women's cricket. With potential coaching candidates like Charlotte Edwards and a new captain on the horizon, we discuss the road ahead for the team.Tune in for a deep dive into England's struggles, leadership transition, and the impact of these changes on the future of women's cricket.The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Spotify for Podcasters and many other platforms and spread the word. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and Threads and @neverontheback1 on Twitter (now called X) for the latest facts, updates, fresh content and a lot more coming up this cricket season. 

Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message!Three grumpy old buggers briefly discuss the good (Saracens' players in the England Women's Team), the bad (The England Women's Team), and the ugly (Saracens' Men at the Showdown). Things are wrapped up with away supporters and where to stick them, and Jez asks for money (for a good cause).Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to hear all our latest news first!Click here for subscription links[Disclaimer: The Fezcast is brought to you on behalf of the Saracens Supporters Association and is not an official product of Saracens Ltd]Title Music (from Season 4): "Herald" by This Winter Machine

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. The Times' Cricket Writer Lizzie Ammon joins the show to reflect on the news that both Jon Lewis and Heather Knight have left their roles with England Women and discuss who can potentially replace them. They also discuss the biggest headlines from the IPL, as Jofra Archer registers the most expensive bowling figures in IPL history. As well as this, they discuss the news that South Africa won't be playing any home Test matches for 18 months, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Charu Sharma are joined by the captain of the Afghanistan women's XI who played an exhibition match last week in Melbourne. Nahida Sapan tells us about the day itself, whether the team have felt supported and tells us her thoughts on whether she would support a boycott of Afghanistan men's matches.In a recent statement the ICC said "The ICC remains closely engaged with the situation in Afghanistan and continues to collaborate with our members,".. The governing body added it was their intention to "support the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in fostering cricket development and ensuring playing opportunities for both men and women in Afghanistan". An ICC working group, set up after the Taliban takeover in 2021, has met with representatives of the Afghanistan government and is keen to use its position and the sport of cricket to influence change in the country.Plus, Clint Wheeldon tells us how the Aussie triumph in the Women's Ashes has been received in Australia and about the influence of spinner Alana King. We also hear from the Managing Director of England Women's Cricket Clare Connor on what she believes went wrong.And we ask if India coach Gautam Gambhir is beating England coach Brendon McCullum at his own game after their risky approach in the white ball series.Photo: Nahida Sapan, captain of Afghanistan Women's XI, leads out her teammates before the cricket match between Afghanistan Women's XI and Cricket Without Borders XI at Junction Oval in Melbourne on January 30, 2025. (Photo by MARTIN KEEP/AFP via Getty Images)

Henry Moeran speaks to the ECB's Clare Connor to discuss England Women's awful Ashes showing. Plus, former Australian player Mel Jones, and Ffion Wynne and Isabelle Westbury.

Women's Ashes Daily, Only Test, MCG Day 1: The first women's Test at the MCG since 1949 drew a lot more people than they had in 1949, we're betting, as Izzy Westbury joins Geoff at the ground. With Australia bowling first, their XI was a curiosity, but it didn't matter as Alana King kept doing what she does, revving the ball like a motorbike and perplexing England's batters. All that after Afghanistan's women played their first match earlier that morning, with our TFW crew also in attendance at the Junction Oval. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for the rights of workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au Sort your super with CBUS on their 40th birthday: cbussuper.com.au Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: t20vision.com/FINALWORD Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ho ho ho and welcome to the Christmas episode of Zero Ducks Given. It's just any other episode, but we wish you festive greetings at the end. Toby, Dan and Finny talk about the surprise announcement of Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement. The boys also look back at England tour of New Zealand, the on going Australia v India Test series and England Women's comprehensive Test win in South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Henry Moeran is joined by World Cup winners Alex Hartley & Lydia Greenway for reaction to the one-off Test match in Bloemfontein, where England have won convincingly by 286 runs. We hear from England captain Heather Knight on the controversy from the game, takeaways from the tour and preparation for the Ashes in early 2025. We also get the thoughts of Player of the Match Lauren Bell who picked up 8 wickets.

Elly Oldroyd is joined by former England batter Mark Ramprakash & the BBC's Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Day 3 of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand. England Assistant Coach Marcus Trescothick gives his thoughts on the day's play and the injury to captain Ben Stokes.They discuss what that injury could mean moving forwards, New Zealand's decision to not declare and Zak Crawley's never-ending struggles against Matt Henry. Mark also reminisces on the time he spent giving Kane Williamson batting tips when he was playing in England at the start of his career.They also touch on England Women's impressive day with the bat on Day 1 of their Test against South Africa.Live text commentary of England's Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.

Henry Moeran is joined by former England and Surrey batter Mark Ramprakash & the BBC's Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Day 1 of the third and final Test between England New Zealand. We hear from fast bowler Matthew Potts, who took 3 wickets on his return to the side. There's discussion around England's fast bowling unit, Ben Stokes' long spell and their persistence with the short-ball tactic against the tail. They also look at Rachin Ravindra's continued disappointment with the bat for New Zealand, Tim Southee's remarkable six-hitting record and England Women's one-off Test against South Africa.Plus, there had to be some chat about Strictly Come Dancing, with a former winner on the pod.Live text commentary of England's Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.

Mark Chapman (not to be confused with New Zealand batter, Mark Chapman) is alongside former England spinner Phil Tufnell, 2009 World Cup winner and England batter Lydia Greenway, and the BBC's Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to discuss England Men's Test tour in New Zealand. They look ahead to the final Test in Hamilton after what's already been a great series for Ben Stokes' side, as well as the success of the bowling attack.They analyse England Women's tour of South Africa and ask if fast bowler Lauren Filer is the fastest in the world? Plus, Charlie Dean's incredible hat-trick.

Henry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew & the BBC's Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt, to preview England's 2nd Test against New Zealand in Wellington, having won the first in Christchurch by 8 wickets.England captain Ben Stokes looks back on that dominant performance, as England look to win a series in New Zealand for the first time since 2008. He also reflects on the epic Test match at this ground 18 months ago, which New Zealand won by just 1 run.They also discuss Brydon Carse and how he's better suited to international cricket, Zak Crawley's dismal record and the problems New Zealand will need to put right to bounce back. Plus, hear from England Women's captain Heather Knight after her side lost their first ODI against South Africa.Live text commentary of England's Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.

Nasser and Michael are back on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to preview the 1st Test between New Zealand and England at the Hagley Oval.They also discuss India's sensational victory against Australia in the first match of their Test series in Perth, and Nasser chats with England Women spinner Sophie Ecclestone as they get their multi-format series against South Africa underway.

Ep 342: Gareth Southgate's time as England manager is being documented game by game by Charlie Tidswell from the Gate 102 Podcast, he joins me to tell me all about it, I also preview the upcoming Lionesses games against Germany and South Africa. Running Time: 35:57 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England bowler Steven Finn, as well as Aatif Nawaz and Andy Zatlzman to look back at the third day's play of the second Test between England and Pakistan in Multan.England assistant coach Paul Collingwood looks ahead to the task Ben Stokes' side face to save the match on day four, and Pakistan allrounder Salman Ali Agha reflects on a positive day for the home side.Plus, England Women's head coach Jon Lewis reacts to his side crashing out of the T20 World Cup in the group stage, and responds to calls that the side wasn't fit enough to compete at the highest level.We will also hear from Henry Moeran and the team in Dubai, reacting to a stunning performance from South Africa. They beat six time champions Australia by 8 wickets to reach the T20 World Cup final.

Henry Moeran is joined by Tash Farrant, Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Daniel Norcross in Dubai, bringing reaction to England Women crashing out of the tournament, after West Indies beat them by 6 wickets. We'll hear from both captains, Heather Knight and Hayley Matthews.

Henry Moeran is joined by Tash Farrant, Kirstie Gordon and Katherine Sciver-Brunt to reflect on England Women's 10-wicket win over Scotland, to make it 3 wins from 3 games. We'll hear from both captains, as well as Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who made 51 not out. Plus, we'll be heading to the England Men's camp in Pakistan, ahead of their second Test match in Multan.

Ben Haines and England Women's record goal scorer Ellen White talk Euro 2025 qualifiers as England prepare to face France. Ellen also sat down for a very special interview with former Lionesses captain Steph Houghton on her retirement. Ellen and Steph talk through their time together on England camps as roommates and Steph's highlights with England, as well as playing for Team GB at two Olympic games. Steph talks her decision to retire and what she is looking forward to post football. Plus Wales and Manchester United midfielder Hayley Ladd drops by ahead of their qualifier against Ukraine. Timecodes: 0:10 Intro 02:10 Steph Houghton with Ellen 24:43 Champions League 30:00 Jess Carter & Euro qualifiers 33:24 Hayley Ladd & Wales

Ben Haines and England Women's record goal scorer Ellen White are joined by Chelsea captain Millie Bright following their fifth WSL title in a row. Millie gives an insight into the title run in and the games that defined it. Plus what the conversations were between Emma Hayes and the players in those final games. Ellen and Millie discuss the legacy Emma has left in the WSL as she departs for the USA and how her impact on the women's game has driven standards across women's sport. Millie's French bulldog Zeus also makes a surprise appearance! Timecodes: 0:10 Intro 03:45 United match 08:20 Chelsea leavers 20:41 Mary Earps contract 24:30 Games that defined the title 31:20 Emma Hayes legacy

Ben Haines and England Women's record goal scorer Ellen White are joined by Aston Villa and Scotland captain Rachel Corsie. The team react to the England squad announcement ahead of the next set of Euro 2025 qualifiers and Manchester United winning the FA Cup for the first time. Plus Ellen and Rachel give their thoughts on the surprise announcement that the WSL's top goal scorer Vivianne Miedema is leaving Arsenal.Timecodes: 0:10 Intro 02:35 England squad announcement 09:20 FA Cup 21:41 Miedema leaving Arsenal 28:21 WSL final weekend

Ben Haines and England Women's record goal scorer Ellen White look ahead to the FA Cup final with Manchester United's Nikita Parris and Spurs' Bethany England and Becky Spencer. Liverpool's Gemma Bonner also drops by to chat about her season and the success the team is having and the fight for fourth. Plus Ellen and Ben dissect a weekend of football that threw the title race wide open!Timecodes: 00:10 Intro 01:00 Title race wide open! 10:30 Gemma Bonner 20:00 Nikita Parris on FA Cup final 29:10 Becky Spencer & Bethany England

Ben Haines and England Women's record goal scorer Ellen White are joined by England and Manchester City's Esme Morgan. The team reflect on the Champions League drama as Chelsea lost out to Barcelona in the semi-final and a look at the promotions and relegations. Plus Esme and Ellen share their thoughts on a new three-year project researching ACL injury prevention.Timecodes: 0:10 Intro 04:30 Chelsea out of Champions League 16:10 Esme on Man City & title race 20:30 Promotion and relegation 25:10 New ACL project

Ben Haines and England Women's record goal scorer Ellen White are joined by Bay FC's Jen Beattie. Jen gives an insight into life in San Francisco and how the NWSL compares to the WSL, plus her thoughts on the new Taylor Swift album! Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert drops by after scoring the only goal against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final, making it advantage Chelsea heading into the second leg. As the Championship also draws to a close Head of Women's Football at Crystal Palace Grace Williams joins the pod as the club sit on the brink of promotion. Timecodes: 0:10 Intro 01:30 Jen Beattie & Bay FC! 12:10 Erin Cuthbert on Champions League 24:10 Title Race 30:00 Grace Williams Crystal Palace

Ben Haines and England Women's record goal scorer Ellen White are joined by England and Chelsea's Millie Bright. Millie talks about how she is getting on recovering from injury and her time on the sidelines. Millie gives an insight into what it has been like working her way back from a knee injury, her relationship with Emma Hayes and what's kept her busy outside of football. Spurs forward Martha Thomas also drops by to tell Ellen and Ben what it felt like scoring the match winning goal, that sent Spurs to Wembley for the FA Cup final.Timecodes: 0:10 Intro 01:30 Soccer Aid! 03:10 FA Cup with Martha Thomas 10:50 Millie Bright on recovery 23:30 Mary Earps 25:10 Rachel Daly 30:30 Emma Hayes 37:15 Millie's charity work

Ben Haines and England Women's record goal scorer Ellen White discuss England's 2-0 win against Republic of Ireland in Dublin. The Telegraph's Tom Garry and commentator Vicki Sparks drop by to dissect how the Lionesses have performed over the first two games of their Euro 2025 qualifiers. Ben and Ellen also look ahead to the FA Cup semi-finals at the weekend.Timecodes: 0:10 Intro 02:20 England Ireland 10:10 Keira Walsh 12:00 Sarina Wiegman 24:20 Home Nations qualifiers 28:10 FA Cup Semi-Finals