Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Atherton

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Latest podcast episodes about Michael Atherton

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Mark Wood opens up on injuries, Ben Stokes and responds to criticism of England training

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 49:35


England fast bowler Mark Wood joins Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain on this week's episode of the Sky Sport Cricket Podcast.He talks about his string of injuries and describes the frustration of having to deal with yet another setback.Plus, Mark defends the England side against accusations that they don't train hard enough, gives his view on Zak Crawley and discusses calming Ben Stokes when he's fired up during a Test match bowling spell!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

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Graeme Smith: South Africa's former captain talks SA20, World Test Championship and the future for SA cricket

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 45:58


Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain are joined by South Africa's former captain Graeme Smith to discuss all things South African cricket.With the SA20 tournament about to begin, Graeme discusses his role in the formation of the competition, gives his thoughts on the state of Test cricket, and talks about the current South Africa Test side which has reached the World Test Championship final.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Ravi Ashwin: "I gave it my all" | India legend joins the pod after announcing international retirement

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 61:47


India great Ravi Ashwin speaks exclusively to Michael Atherton and Naaser Hussain on the Sky Cricket Podcast, just a few days after retiring from international cricket.

The Analyst Inside Cricket
Hooptedoodle England

The Analyst Inside Cricket

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 36:15


A New Zealand side invigorated by their last two wickets adding 75 put a rather lacklustre England side under the cosh to build a lead of 340 by the end of the second day in Hamilton. It was the result of what Michael Atherton called 'hooptedoodle cricket' (a word borrowed from Elmore Leonard to mean meaningless or skippable prose) in the morning. Special podcast series on the 1974/5 Ashes - 50 years ago - at patreon.com/theanalyst25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Athers quizzes ECB chief on international cricket, money distribution and The Hundred

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 16:52


Michael Atherton has an in-depth chat with the ECB's CEO Richard Gould to discuss bilateral international cricket, ICC's money distribution and his stance on The Hundred.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Pundits debate the condition of Test cricket | 'Every country needs an even chance to be successful'

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 18:09


Ian Ward is joined by Nasser Hussain, Ian Bishop and Michael Atherton to debate the condition of Test cricket and what needs to be done to help it grow around the world.

Settling The Score
0c(1.3) From Emergence To Convergence Part 1.3 - Music In Ancient Egypt

Settling The Score

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 82:59


Ancient Egyptians just loved to Egypt. And you know who else does? YOU! I mean, that's why you're here, right? Join us for the third segment of episode 0c(1) to uncover such timeless truths as: Which scales did the ancient Egyptians use and was there a master scale as per ancient Sumer? Why did ancient Egyptians REALLY start calling their kings Pharaohs? And who were the four female Hemet-Neter who co-wrote the one surviving work of popular music that comes down to us from these times (we think...)? CAVEAT 1: Still audible chop-suey with the edit points, BUT we have finally fixed this as of episode 0d(2.2)! CAVEAT 2: Michael Atherton & Peter Pringle = Independent scholars, NOT amateur ones!!! Sorry, guys. We love you both! CAVEAT 3: There is only one trumpet in the first example. The stereo sample I was working with had some right channel lag, so sounded like overlapping trumpets. Ah, tech shenanigans. Michael Atherton: Truth, Balance, Order https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9WOSqH1Oig Michael Atherton: Atum - Creator Sun God] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9WOSqH1Oig Academia.edu - de Vartavan - Egyptian Dictionary https://www.academia.edu/24283355/Vocalised_Dictionary_of_Ancient_Egyptian_PLEASE_DO_NOT_DOWNLOAD_THIS_OLDER_VERSION_OF_THE_DICTIONARY_UNLESS_NECESSARY_DOWNLOAD_THE_NEW_2022_VERSION_SEE_ABOVE_ON_ACADEMIA_EDU_ Neymar - Going Forth By Day https://nemuer.bandcamp.com/album/going-forth-by-day Egyptian Banquet Jam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oNs_BrnKNE&list=PLuFO87ncQ_QSgVhJr90aL7nDvEWmoREGr&index=26 Michael Atherton: Triumph of the Deceased https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdmpOjZzXUQ&list=PLuFO87ncQ_QSgVhJr90aL7nDvEWmoREGr&index=23 Ancient Egyptian Harp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBmWXmn11YE&list=PLuFO87ncQ_QSgVhJr90aL7nDvEWmoREGr&index=24 "Hungarian" Scale - Double Harmonic Minor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-exHbyhwI_0 Egyptian Flute Improv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdSIG7ekBlk Ney Flute, Oud, and Frame Drum Jam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYQ_ol3L9Ag Douglas Irvine: Nenchefka's Orchestra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzTBNfQ7_GA

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
IPL Preview with Rajasthan Royals co-owner, Manoj Badale

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 56:26


Nasser Hussain & Michael Atherton are joined by the co-owner of the Rajasthan Royals, Manoj Badale to look ahead to the 17th edition of the IPL. They discuss the growth of the tournament, the impact of franchise cricket on the world game, and how the Hundred might progress...

Willow Talk Cricket Podcast
Dan Christian talks sleeping on the pitch + Hadds hits back at Athers

Willow Talk Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 48:52 Very Popular


Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin are with you to recap Australia's men's T20I series against the West Indies, Hadds shares his first take on his rolling Aussie T20 World Cup XI and then boys discuss Michael Atherton's column with Hadds clearing a few things up. Former Australia allrounder Dan Christian joins for a chat about his globe-trotting career, ODI hat-trick and memories from the 2002 Under-19 World Cup win. We finish with our Risers and Fallers for the week.  Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

81 All Out
Awesome Bumrah helps India draw level: India v England, 2nd Test review

81 All Out

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 78:51 Very Popular


We review the second Test between India and England in Visakhapatnam – where Jasprit Bumrah powered India to a 106-run win.  Support 81allout on Ko-Fi Talking Points: A celebration of Test cricket A series with echoes of the 2016-17 home series v Australia  Are England really playing Bazball? India's decision to play five bowlers even with an inexperienced batting line-up Does anyone think of drawing a Test match these days? Jasprit Bumrah: an artist operating on a different plane to the rest James Anderson's spell and the mystery around how little he bowls in India Did England pick one spinner too many? Yashasvi Jaiswal's crackling double-hundred Shubman Gill making the most of his luck to a fine Test hundred Do these pitches give India the best chance v England? Participants: Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd) Ashoka (@ABVan) Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview) | Substack | ESPNcricinfo page --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buy The Summer Game by Gideon Haigh (republished by 81allout) India (hardback) | India (paperback) | India (e-copy) Australia (paperback, e-copy) USA (hardback, paperback, e-copy) UK (hardback, paperback, e-copy) Canada (hardback, paperback, e-copy) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Related: Jasprit Bumrah press conference after Day 2 - BCCI.tv Sky Cricket podcast with Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain - YouTube India Beat England By 106 runs- Kartikeya Date - Cricketingview Substack Jasprit Bumrah's spells in West Indies in 2019 - Antigua, Kingston - YouTube

81 All Out
Pope, Hartley, and a remarkable win: India v England, 1st Test review

81 All Out

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 76:33 Very Popular


We review the first Test between India and England in Hyderabad – where India lost a Test match at home after gaining a first-innings lead of 190.   Support 81allout on Ko-Fi Talking Points: One of England's greatest wins Ollie Pope's freakish 196 India's approach to facing left-arm spin Why England choose to sweep and reverse-sweep India's spinners Bazball and the approach to risk-taking India's batters getting out to unforced errors after being set Jasprit Bumrah's astonishing range  Participants: Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd) Ashoka (@ABVan) Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview) | Substack | ESPNcricinfo page --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buy The Summer Game by Gideon Haigh (republished by 81allout) India (hardback) | India (paperback) | India (e-copy) Australia (paperback, e-copy) USA (hardback, paperback, e-copy) UK (hardback, paperback, e-copy) Canada (hardback, paperback, e-copy) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Related: Sky Cricket podcast with Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain - Sky Sports How England cracked the risk-reward equation in Hyderabad - S Rajesh - ESPNcricinfo England begin their series in India with a win... Again - Kartikeya Date - Cricketingview Substack Jasprit Bumrah interview with Ali Martin - Guardian Bharat Arun interview - 81allout podcast  

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Looking ahead to England in India with Graeme Swann

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 47:22 Very Popular


Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain are joined by one of England's greatest ever spin bowlers to look ahead to the Test tour to India. Graeme Swann was instrumental in England's last Test series victory in India – the last Test team to win there back in 2012!

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Sky Sports Cricket Review of 2023

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 57:51 Very Popular


Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton join Ian Ward to look back at a double Ashes summer and everything else that took place in a thrilling year of cricket.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Was the Cricket World Cup a success?

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 10:43 Very Popular


Sky Sports pundits Michael Atherton, Eoin Morgan and Nasser Hussain talk Australia, Virat Kohli, Afghanistan and England after the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Cricket World Cup Review | Has England's WC campaign tarnished a legacy?

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 27:16 Very Popular


Michael Atherton sits down with England managing director Rob Key to review England's World Cup performance and the reasons for the new-look squad.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Cricket World Cup Review | Was England's WC campaign a ‘disaster'? | Has Key's stock fallen?

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 47:56 Very Popular


Ian Ward is joined by former England captains Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton and Eoin Morgan to discuss England's World Cup performance, Rob Key's delivery as a director and the ODI squad.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Cricket World Cup Review | What's next for England's 50-over team?

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 11:09 Very Popular


Ian Ward is joined by Eoin Morgan and Michael Atherton to review the end of England's World Cup campaign which was signed off with a 93-run victory over Pakistan. They discuss the future of Jos Buttler's 50-over team and also celebrate the end of David Willey's international career which saw him reach his 100th ODI wicket in his last appearance.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Cricket World Cup Review | England's miserable World Cup defence ended by Australia

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 6:31 Very Popular


Ian Ward is joined by Eoin Morgan and Michael Atherton to review England's miserable World Cup campaign, as defeat to Australia seals their exit. They discuss where the team goes from here and how they rebuild before the next tournament in 2027.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
England vs India Preview | Should Jos Buttler still be captain? | Have England been too slow to adapt?

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 40:46 Very Popular


Ian Ward is joined by Nasser Hussain, Eoin Morgan and Michael Atherton to preview England's upcoming Cricket World Cup game against India. They reflect on Jos Buttler's decision-making and debate whether he should continue to captain the side.They also discuss England's playing style over the last six years and how they should approach the India game.

The Final Word Cricket Podcast
`World Cup Daily 2023: Day 17.2, England South Africa

The Final Word Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 26:51


World Cup Daily 2023, Day 17.2: England. South Africa. Two sides looking to bounce back after surprise losses to lower-ranked opposition. Although after this result, those lower in the rankings might ask whether they should be rated higher than one of these teams. A ferocious batting onslaught from Heinrich Klaasen, a coming-of-age moment for Marco Jansen, a return from injury for Ben Stokes, a wild contribution from Mark Wood - it wasn't close, but it was a match with plenty of incident. Plus, Michael Atherton melting. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Find out what's fun at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City – More extra, less ordinary! https://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/london https://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/stratfordcity Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Nasser & Athers pick England's best ever World Cup XI

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 12:21 Very Popular


With the Cricket World Cup just days away, former captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton choose their best ever England World Cup lineups.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Matthew Mott: Harry Brook is an incredible player | 'A lot can change ahead of the World Cup'

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 7:57


England head coach Matthew Mott sits down with Michael Atherton as they discuss Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, and the World Cup squad.

Following On Cricket Podcast
Following On - In Conversation With Michael Atherton

Following On Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 16:44


Neil Manthorp sits down with the former England Cricket captain Michael Atherton to discuss a whole host of topics. They reflect on Ben Stokes' first 18 months as the Test captain, and what legacy he will leave behind in the years to come. They also discuss England's new style of play under Brendon McCullum, the rise of franchise Cricket around the world, and some of the memorable moments from his own career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Alex Hales Special: I got things wrong playing for England but am proud of what I achieved

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 13:26


Alex Hales chats to Sky Sports' Michael Atherton after announcing his retirement from international cricket. The batter opens up on why he made the decision, the mistakes he made off the field during his England days, and why he is proud of what he achieved. Hales also discusses franchise leagues and whether he misses playing first-class cricket.

TMS at the Cricket World Cup
Ashes Daily: Atherton catches up with McGrath

TMS at the Cricket World Cup

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 34:33


Jonathan Agnew brings together one of the greatest Ashes rivalries for a catch up. Michael Atherton and Glenn McGrath join Aggers in the Test Match Special commentary box at The Oval. They discuss the battles they used to have on the pitch and McGrath getting the wicket of Atherton 19 times in Ashes cricket.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
4th Test Day 3 Review | Bairstow and Wood shine as England push for victory

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 11:22


Mark Butcher, Michael Atherton and Dinesh Karthik discuss the 3rd day's play from the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford.Jonny Bairstow's knock of 99 not out put England firmly in command of the match, but should Ben Stokes have declared before his side were bowled out to give themselves more time to take the ten wickets they need?Later in the day, Mark Wood impressed with the ball, taking three wickets in the evening session. England are closing in on victory, but could the weather stop them from levelling the series?

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
4th Test Day 2 Review | Crawley puts England in command after Woakes' five for

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 15:07


Mark Butcher is joined by Michael Atherton and Kumar Sangakkara to take a look back at the second day of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford.Zak Crawley's magnificent innings gave England a first innings lead and the guys discuss how technical changes and Australia's fields to him helped him post a big score.There's also discussion about how England can force a positive result with the weather forecast not looking great for the weekend, and whether, as well as injuries, Australia are also suffering from a defensive team selection.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
2nd Test Day 5 Review | Aussies lead 2-0 despite Stokes' heroics and Bairstow's controversial dismissal

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 52:42


Michael Atherton and an array of guests discuss Australia's second Test victory over England in the Ashes. Ben Stokes' hit a spectacular 155 but couldn't help England draw level as further drama followed with Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal and an incident involving the Australian team in the Lords' Long Room.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
'The language slaps you in the face' | ICEC report discussed in depth

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 24:14


Michael Atherton is joined by Mel Jones, East London cricket operations manager Arfan Akram and PA Media cricket correspondent Rory Dollard to discuss the report by the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
2nd Test Day 4 Review | Can England still win? Lyon plays while injured and Cummins' electric spell

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 14:27


Michael Atherton is joined by Eoin Morgan and Kevin Pietersen to run through day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. They discuss England's chances of victory, the impact of Nathan Lyon's injury on the Australia team and Pat Cummins' sizzling spell with the ball.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Nasser Hussain, Mel Jones & Michael Atherton on ICEC's 'damning' report into English cricket

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 9:56


Ian Ward is joined by Nasser Hussain, Mel Jones and Michael Atherton at Lord's to reflect on the report by the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket, which found widespread institutional racism, sexism and class-based discrimination in the English game.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
1st Test Day 2 review | Atherton: Khawaja century sets up barnstorming Test match | Broad vs Warner | Atherton and KP backing Bairstow

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 16:02


Mel Jones is joined by Michael Atherton and Kevin Pietersen as they look back at the second day of the first Test at Edgbaston. We discuss Usman Khawaja wonderful century and celebrations, what David Warner will be feeling after losing his wicket to Stuart Broad for the 15th tme and why Athers is hopeful that he might now lose his unwanted record! Plus, Jonny Bairstow's difficult day with the gloves and a look ahead to day three.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Ben Stokes' date with destiny | England captain in conversation with Eoin Morgan & Michael Atherton

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 21:18


On the eve of one of the most highly anticipated Ashes series in years, England Test captain Ben Stokes sits down with former teammate Eoin Morgan and Sky Sports' Michael Atherton to reflect on the highs and lows of his career so far. They discuss the art of captaincy, the challenges of being a leader, Brendon McCullum's impact and what it would mean to be an Ashes-winning captain.

Legends of the Ashes
6. The Ball of the Century

Legends of the Ashes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 37:16


No-one has burst onto the Ashes scene as dramatically as Shane Warne did in 1993. With his first ever delivery in an Ashes contest he dramatically clean bowled Mike Gatting with a ball that turned and bounced ferociously.It became simply known as “That Ball”. It transformed not just Ashes matches but the way spin was used worldwide.The tales of Warne's words and deeds are legion, and in this episode we reveal new insight into his impact and tricks with the people who had to unravel them, including Mike Gatting, Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain. We also hear from those that had the pleasure of sharing a dressing room with him - Adam Gilchrist and Glenn McGrath.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
The Ashes: What are the big questions facing England? | Nasser & Athers' series preview

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 21:20


Ian Ward is joined by Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton to look ahead to this summer's Ashes series. They discuss whether England need a Plan B, how concerns over Ben Stokes' fitness could affect the side, and the potential battle between David Warner and Stuart Broad.

The Final Word Cricket Podcast
Story Time 122 – Michael Atherton cooks you pork belly

The Final Word Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 118:32


It's Story Time, our weekly walk through cricket history via your listener quiz challenges. This week, it's finally time to get amongst the revisits, which means that this is a bumper show. Go for a long walk or a long drive and settle in with us for Jo Angel's headwear, Bob Hawke's bicentennial paraphernalia, a Hungarian etymology lesson, the best thing ever to happen in Castlemaine, a modern-day version of an 1800s wicketkeeper, and a little heralded cricket ground that may just be, per capita, the most Final Word venue ever used. Your Nerd Pledge revisits this week: 1.30 - Daniel Price 5.78 - Jack Rule 4.06 - Simon Butcher 1.50 - Luke Kneebone 5.50 - Joel Burton 2.99 - Dannish Babar 3069.00 - Gabor Torok 2.12 - Alan Edgar 1.84 - Joel Emonsen 3.40 - Nigel Browne 5.21 - Michael Hargreaves 2.23 - Shane Fagg 4.50 - Bernhard Sayer 5.00 - Sarah Berman 1.72 - Jack Jorgensen 12.33 - Chris Unwin 1.49 - Jason Wilkins Join us doing the Edinburgh half-marathon on 28 May: Register here or email finalwordcricket@gmail.com. To donate to Lord's Taverners for that run, link here. To learn about their other projects, join their mailing list at bit.ly/tavssignup. Send us a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Find other episodes at finalwordcricket.com 20% off primo WoodstockCricket.co.uk bats with the code TFW20 Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
What next for England central contracts as franchise cricket booms?

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 9:50


Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain look at the difficulties England face picking squads with so many of their players involved in franchise white-ball competitions. Should central contracts become more incentive-based?

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
'Administrators were asleep at the wheel' - how franchise cricket is impacting international game

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 10:21


Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain and Ian Ward discuss the rise of franchise cricket and the impact it is having on the international game. Is Test cricket under threat - and what issues could arise for players who skip from tournament to tournament?

The Final Word Cricket Podcast
The Final Word Christmas with Simon Katich

The Final Word Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 98:42 Very Popular


Season 13, Ep 13: It's Christmas! And as is now tradition, we sit down for a long conversation with a person who we like and respect, and who has been a good friend to the show. Previous years had Harsha Bhogle, Jim Maxwell, Mel Jones and Michael Atherton. This year it is Simon Katich, after a long career batting and bowling for Australia, and a good number of years now working alongside us as a broadcaster. Once described as the conscience of Australian cricket, Simon is a wonderful guest at our Christmas lunch. Send us a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com 20% off primo WoodstockCricket.co.uk bats with the code TFW20 Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Historic win in Pakistan: The rapid transformation of England's 'no fear' team

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 39:52 Very Popular


Captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, plus Stuart Broad, Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton and Mark Butcher explore how England's 'no fear' mentality clinched a historic series sweep in Pakistan.

TMS at the Cricket World Cup
Remembering England's famous Karachi win in the dark

TMS at the Cricket World Cup

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 40:33


As England prepare to play Pakistan in Karachi for the third and final Test match, they return to the scene of one of their most famous overseas Test wins. 22 years ago, England won the third and final Test against Pakistan to win the series 1-0, only their second ever Test win in the country, and Pakistan's first defeat at Karachi. Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, who were captain and opening batter that day, are back in Karachi, working for Sky Sports. They've been giving their memories of that famous Test win to Simon Mann.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Ramiz Raja joins Athers for a chat about the state of Pakistan cricket

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 15:56 Very Popular


PCB chief Ramiz Raja talks to Michael Atherton about England's tour of Pakistan, the security surrounding the Tests, the pitches we've seen so far and why England are a good challenge for Pakistan.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
A sit-down with ECB chairman Richard Thompson

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 19:25 Very Popular


County cricket, the ECB setup, the future of The Hundred, franchises and the future of Test cricket are all discussed as ECB chairman Richard Thompson joins Michael Atherton for a chat during the third day of the first Test between Pakistan and England.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
England in Pakistan preview: Will Bazball work? Rehan Ahmed's selection and winning in the dark in Karachi

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 23:56


Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain and The Daily Telegraph's Nick Hoult look ahead to England's Test series in Pakistan.They talk about how things have changed since England's last tours of the country in 2000 and 2005, the selection of 18-year-old leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed and ponder whether 'Bazball' will work in Pakistan.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Brendon McCullum on returning to Pakistan, playing entertaining cricket and picking Rehan Ahmed

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 14:49


Michael Atherton sits down to talk with England head coach, Brendon McCullum as his side prepare to return to play their first Test series in Pakistan for 17 years.McCullum speaks about what he sees as an 'obligation' to play entertaining cricket, the reasons behind the selection of 18 year old spinner, Rehan Ahmed and describes what type of coach he thinks he is.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Jos Buttler Special: England skipper on T20 World Cup final, playing Pakistan at the MCG and leadership

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 19:21


Ahead of the T20 World Cup final against Pakistan, England skipper Jos Buttler sits down with Michael Atherton and Eoin Morgan to reflect on his captaincy journey so far, the side's white-ball success since the 2015 World Cup, and why they must enjoy Sunday's match at the MCG.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
England vs India preview: Suryakumar Yadav's stunning form - and will Jos Buttler select an extra bowler?

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 25:23


Ian Ward, Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain look ahead to the T20 World Cup semi-final between England and India, discussing the 'incredible' Suryakumar Yadav and the reasons for his success, Jos Buttler and Alex Hales' opening partnership and whether England will consider picking an extra bowler at Adelaide Oval.

Cricket, Et Cetera
1992

Cricket, Et Cetera

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 43:12 Very Popular


Peter and Gideon ponder history repeating in the T20 World Cup with cricket sage Michael Atherton, who gives us his tip to take out the tournament. Title courtesy of Blur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
England vs New Zealand Preview: Do England need to make changes?

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 18:48 Very Popular


Ian Ward, Simon Doull and Michael Atherton look ahead to England's crunch clash against New Zealand, and all the big talking points from the T20 World Cup so far.

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
T20 World Cup preview: Ben Stokes' role and who are tournament favourites?

Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 45:44 Very Popular


Sky Sports Cricket's Ian Ward, Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, plus CricViz's Freddie Wilde, preview the T20 World Cup, discussing England's selection dilemmas, Ben Stokes' role, if South Africa are dark horses and more.