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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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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...
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.
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
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
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!
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 pundits Michael Atherton, Eoin Morgan and Nasser Hussain talk Australia, Virat Kohli, Afghanistan and England after the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
With the Cricket World Cup just days away, former captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton choose their best ever England World Cup lineups.
England head coach Matthew Mott sits down with Michael Atherton as they discuss Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, and the World Cup squad.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.