Podcast appearances and mentions of kate cross

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross talk about Crossy winning the FIRST EVER Women's County Cup with Lancashire Thunder, her send-off when she bowled Kira Chathli, and they react to England's T20 clean sweep of West Indies. Plus, Alex gives a spin bowling masterclass.Email us at: noballspodcast@bbc.co.uk

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross are back as a new era begins for England's women with Charlotte Edwards as head coach and Nat Sciver-Brunt as captain.What was Alex's experience leaving Pakistan following international tensions with India? What does Kate think of England's new leadership team? And what's the weirdest thing they've ever talked about during a match?Email us at: noballspodcast@bbc.co.uk

We've got loads in store for you on this week's episode. Yas Rana, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss The Hundred draft, England's squads for their 'A' tour of Australia and the latest from the WPL. Elsewhere in the show we hear from West Indies superstar Chinelle Henry, and Yas is joined by Kate Cross to chat about the rapid rise in pay in the women's game as well as the Ashes. 0:00 Intro / 1:20 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 24:26 Women's Premier League / 28:24 Chinelle Henry / 44:05 The Hundred / 59:37 England A squads / 1:05:25 Kate Cross / 1:17:03 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket.

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Alex Hartley & Kate Cross have a final catch-up before the Women's Ashes get underway. Kate gives an injury update with the first game right around the corner, and they discuss why women should play more Test cricket.Vote for No Balls in the Sport Podcast Awards 2025 – we're nominated for THREE categories, and it only takes a minute to vote:Best Cricket Podcast https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-cricket-podcast/Best Sports Comedy Podcast https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-sports-comedy-podcast/Diverse Voices Award https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/sports-diverse-voices-award/Listen to every ball of the Women's Ashes from Australia on BBC Sounds, or via the BBC Sport website or app. The first ODI starts at 11:30pm on Saturday 11th January.

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross look ahead to the Women's Ashes which starts in Sydney which week. They discuss who the star performers might be, and what the mentality is inside the England camp after a dominant tour in South Africa. Plus, Alex has some WAshes predictions. Listen to every ball of the Women's Ashes from Australia on BBC Sounds, or via the BBC Sport website or app. The first ODI starts at 11:30pm on Saturday 11th January.

Alex Hartley and Kate Cross have a festive catch up after Kate's return from South Africa.They discuss Kate's back injury which meant she hardly played in South Africa and the road to recovery ahead of next month's Ashes series in Australia. They also reflect on England's success in all formats across the series which served as good preparation before heading down under.Plus, what do they both want for Christmas?

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross discuss England's dominant displays in England's T20 series win against South Africa Women, and how the tour is great preparation ahead of the Women's Ashes next month. Plus, they ask you for your best cricketing look-alikes after Jacob Bethell was likened to… Pat Butcher.noballspodcast@bbc.co.ukListen to every game of England's tour of South Africa on BBC Sounds, with commentary of the first ODI in Kimberley at 11:45am on Wednesday 4th December.

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross talk about how Kate's preparation has gone as she gets ready to head to South Africa for England's ODIs and Test. They discuss the tent which has been built at England's High Performance Centre to help players acclimatise to pitch conditions around the world, as well as more of your stories on naming pets after sport stars. Plus, they play a game to get Kate ready for her trip.Listen to every game of England's tour of South Africa on BBC Sounds, with the first T20 starting at 12pm on Sunday 24th November.

Kate offers her insight on how she proactively considers her mental health in the demanding world of international cricket.Support the show

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross look ahead to England's tour of South Africa with Kate in the ODI and Test squad. She discusses how she's been preparing for the series having had six weeks away from cricket. They speak to a listener who has named their puppy after one of them, and have you named a pet after someone famous?noballspodcast@bbc.co.uk

Ever wondered what it takes to build a thriving recruitment business with your partner? On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, Kate Cross joins me to reveal the highs, lows, and secrets to creating sustainable contract revenue while maintaining a successful personal relationship.Kate is co-founder of Harvey Jacob, a construction recruitment agency that's generated over £500,000 in contract revenue annually for the past 17 years. Kate worked alongside her husband Simon as a recruiter before they made the bold decision to start Harvey Jacob together. Now, through her new venture, Coral Coached, she's on a mission to help other recruitment businesses find sustainable success for themselves.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are in Belfast after Kate secured her first series win as England captain. She tells us she is enjoying the responsibility of captaincy after taking six wickets in the opening match at the weekend. And we're joined by record-breaking batter Tammy Beaumont, after her latest ODI century.

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to the second day's play at The Oval between England and Sri Lanka. They discuss the potential complacency from England which let Sri Lanka back into the contest, as well as England's batting collapse and the questionable tactics in the field. England bowler Ollie Stone says the side "took the aggressive option" on a day that could've look very different.Kate Cross reacts to her career best figures as England beat Ireland in the first One Day International of the series in Stormont. Plus, comedian & actor Miles Jupp speaks to Simon Mann about his podcast with Mark Wood, and how reflecting on his recent illness in his latest tour became cathartic when hearing from others who had experienced similar things.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley return, and Kate is loving life as the Northern Superchargers enjoy a strong campaign in the Hundred. She tells us all about that and why teammate Annabel Sutherland could become one of the game's best players. Alex has tales, good and bad, from her presenting exploits. And we've got plenty of time for listeners' questions.

Andrea Catherwood gets under the skin of Radio 4's Behind the Crime, putting listeners' views to Dr Sally Tilt and Dr Kerensa Hocken, the forensic psychologists who devote each programme to interviewing one former criminal in depth, to unpick how their life experiences contributed to their decisions to offend. The Director of the World Service recently resigned from her post. Liliane Landor talks about the challenges of budget cuts and her concerns for the station's future, while World Service listeners say what the World Service means to them. Feedback is always keen to hear listeners' nominations for the programme's Interview of the Year - anything that made you stop in your tracks, cry, laugh-out-loud, or completely change your thinking on a subject. The latest nomination comes for a chat between Alex Hartley, Kate Cross and Olivia Thomas - all members of the Lancashire Thunder Cricket team - on the No Balls Podcast on BBC Sounds. And listeners have been in touch about the unflappable Any Answers presenter Anita Anand and the technical issues she dealt with on last weekend's programme. It was every live broadcasters' nightmare - a phone in with no phones! Presented by Andrea Catherwood Produced by Pauline Moore A Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

It's time for The Hundred! Alex Hartley and Kate Cross preview the tournament, which begins this week.Kate tells us about her excitement at joining up again with the Northern Superchargers and Alex has a new role for this year's competition.The pair look at who the key players for each side could be, and who the main contenders for the women and men's titles are.And we're joined by New Zealand international Lauren Down following the white-ball series against England. Lauren gives a fascinating insight into returning to international cricket just months after having her first child.

After time away in the Lake District with her England teammates, Kate Cross tells Alex Hartley all about a fun - and tough - few days. Plus, plenty of emails to get through!

With April being Autism Awareness Month, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are joined by Thunder teammate Olivia Thomas to learn about her experiences of living with autism and ADHD.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley give their thoughts on the new women's domestic set-up and have tales of their winter adventures. Plus, Alex is becoming a golf person...

England bowler Kate Cross is fresh off the field at the end of the tour to New Zealand. Kate, Alex Hartley and former New Zealand wicket-keeper Katey Martin discuss the action.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley react to England Women's successful T20 series in New Zealand and preview the upcoming ODIs. Plus, a full analysis of Alex's first round of golf!

Catching up with the participants in the Women in Law Day event, held on March 23 and sponsored by the Center for Civic and Social Change and the Wackerle Center for Career, Leadership & Fellowships. From left: Jessica Acosta '19, Abierre Minor '21 and Kate Cross '08.

Royal Challengers Bangalore are WPL champions and Kate Cross has the inside story. Meanwhile, Alex Hartley's Multan Sultans come so close to winning the PSL in last-ball drama.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are busy in the franchises of India and Pakistan, including seeing some remarkable individual performances. Plus, Alex has FINALLY discovered golf.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are busy playing and coaching overseas and have much news to bring. Plus, Alex's coaching buddy Cath Dalton drops in to talk through the PSL so far.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are experiencing the thrill of WPL/PSL franchise cricket and tell all from behind-the-scenes. Plus, we're joined by one of the stars of the WPL so far.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are both set for cricketing adventures - Alex is off to coach in Pakistan, Kate's heading to the Women's Premier League. Plus, more animal quandaries.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley give their low-down on the England and West Indies men's wins over the weekend, and Alex has the latest from her first skiing trip in 15 years.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley look at the big cricketing issues of the week (at least some of the time). There's India chat, Hundred money discussions and Alex has a new car.

Kate Cross didn't fall in love with mountain biking on her first ride. But, after the pandemic changed her career plans, she found that riding her bike was the perfect outlet for her energy. As a former runner and heptathlete, Kate's competitive spirit pushed her towards mountain bike racing which is where she really fell in love with the sport. Fast forward a couple of years and a few gravel races later, Kate will be the first to tell you that she has learned a lot about bike racing and how to succeed in the sport. She will be a rookie in the Lifetime Grand Prix in 2024. She tells us why she loves the process of training and racing, and what she is most looking forward to in her first season in the Grand Prix.Follow Kate on Instagram @k8_mclaffin Follow us on Instagram:@girlsgonegravel @feisty_media Girls Gone Gravel Website:https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/ Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ Support our Partners:Use the code GGG15 for 15% off your first purchase at thefeed.com/PILLAR. If you are outside the US use the same code, GGG15 at pillarperformance.shop.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are together to look back on Alex's bed-bound Christmas, plus a look-ahead to the New Year with some resolutions from your favourite cricketing duo.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley talk through what went wrong in the Test versus India, and after months of promises it's time to hear from BBC commentary legend Jonathan Agnew.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley reflect on the T20s between England and India, and there's a look ahead to the Test match. There are also emails, games and non-existent spin classes.

Immediate reaction from Kate Cross who has been picked up in the Women's Premier League draft to play for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Alex Hartley, RCB's biggest fan, is excited!

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are together again, with Kate in Oman playing a lot of golf and Alex recovering from a *truly* horrible journey. Plus, lots of emails and DMs!

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley talk through the Men's World Cup semi-finals in India, including Alex trying her best to go and meet David Beckham at the Wankhede Stadium.

Henry Moeran is alongside Alex Hartley and former New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets and all but confirm their place in the semi finals of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Hear the thoughts of player-of-the-match Trent Boult after his 3 wickets helped New Zealand limit Sri Lanka to 171 all out. Plus, both captains, Kusal Mendis and Kane Williamson. Also, hear some of what Glenn Maxwell had to say to Kate Cross & Alex Hartley in an exclusive interview with the No Balls podcast after *that* double-century for Australia against Afghanistan with the all-rounder suffering from cramp.

Kate Cross and Nasser Hussain join Ian Ward to analyse England's eight-wicket drubbing by Sri Lanka at the Cricket World Cup which left them on the verge of an early exit. Joe Buttler said he can't put his finger on why England have struggled in the competition. England's white-ball head coach Matthew Mott insists team selection is not the reason his side slipped to a damaging defeat to Sri Lanka. While Nasser Hussain gives his opinion on the structure of English cricket and believes it's a 'lame' excuse for the holders' poor performance at the World Cup.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are on opposite sides of India taking in the Men's World Cup and have plenty of tales to tell. Plus, Alex talks through becoming a coach at the PSL.

Kate Cross and Nasser Hussain join Ian Ward to dissect England's thrashing by South Africa to leave them on the brink of World Cup elimination. We speak to white-ball head coach Matthew Mott for his thoughts on the heavy defeat, try to work out where England go next and who might be fit after Reece Topley was ruled out of the rest of the tournament with a broken finger.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley talk through the start of the men's World Cup, with plenty of tales from Alex's travels around India. Plus, there's lots to explore in the email inbox!

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley speak to 17-year-old fast bowler Mahika Gaur, just two weeks after her England debut. Plus, a run-down of what went wrong in the T20s vs Sri Lanka.

Alex Hartley and Kate Cross reflect on an emotional few days as Alex bows out from playing professional cricket and Kate plays in the final of the Hundred. They also look ahead to England's T20 series against Sri Lanka and answer your questions.

Alex Hartley and Kate Cross take a break from their busy schedule playing and commentating on the Hundred to catch-up with the world's fastest female bowler. South Africa superstar Shabnim Ismail joins the pod to discuss her decision to retire from international cricket and how she's enjoying life on and off the pitch playing for Welsh Fire. Plus reflections on a historic hundred for Tammy Beaumont.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley reflect on an amazing end to the MAshes and WAshes summer and discuss whether Stuart Broad's bail tricks will catch on. And they look ahead to the start of the Hundred and offer their predictions on which team will win and whether Kate or Alex will take more wickets!

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have lived the WAshes on the field and in the commentary box. Here's the inside story, including dropped catches, dropped trophies and lots more!

Fresh from hitting an unbeaten 19 against Australia in the first WAshes ODI, Kate Cross talks through her innings alongside No Balls co-host Alex Hartley.

The Women's Ashes, 1st ODI at Bristol, Day 9: Another absolute thriller, right to the end. And, three in a row for England! A week ago they needed five in a row. Well, here they are, still in contention, and taking it up to the mighty Australians, who are still not their best selves. Something remarkable is happening, although Beth Mooney was her usual self with the bat, and Ash Gardner the same alongside Jess Jonassen and Georgia Wareham in the spin division. It all came down to Heather Knight and Kate Cross... Melissa Story joins Geoff with the tale. Support the show at patreon.com/thefinalword Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Visit westfield.com/united-kingdom/London to see everywhere you can eat, shop and play in Europe's largest shopping centre. Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City – More Extra, Less Ordinary! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England levelled the women's Ashes multi-format series in thrilling fashion with a two-wicket win in the first one-day international at Bristol. Henry Moeran reflects on the day with Alex Blackwell, Alex Hartley and Katherine Sciver-Brunt. We also hear from England's winning captain and player of the match Heather Knight, opener Tammy Beaumont, Kate Cross and Australia's Phoebe Litchfield. Photo: England captain Heather Knight and Kate Cross celebrate winning the Women's Ashes 1st We Got Game ODI match between England and Australia at Seat Unique Stadium on July 12, 2023 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)