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Katya Witney chats to Linsey Smith about her journey back to the England side, while Lauren Winfield-Hill joins Yas Rana to discuss player safety and the latest from the T20 Blast. 0:00 Intro / 1:01 Linsey Smith intro / 6:10 Linsey Smith interview / 21:55 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 40:31 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.

Tributes are being paid to a Kent couple who are thought to have been on board a plane that crashed in India.Fiongal and Jamie Greenlaw-Meek ran a wellness company in Ramsgate.The aircraft was heading for Gatwick when it came down near Ahmedabad airport.Also in today's podcast, the family of a teacher from Sheppey who was found dead in a creek have said her death with entirely preventable.The body of mum-of-three Karen Gill was discovered on South Street in Queenborough last December.Staff at a secondary school in Deal have started strike action over proposed job cuts.Five members of support staff at Goodwin Academy are set to go as their Trust say they're facing "challenging financial conditions". Hear from those who have been on the picket line.A TV star is backing calls to save Ashford's Park Mall shopping centre from being demolished.Council bosses want to create a car park on the site, before eventually turning it into flats, but Strike's Tom Burke has told us it's not the right decision.A Kent dad has praised the staff at a hospital in Kent for saving his baby son's life.Leo wasn't breathing when he was born at the QEQM in Margate in May last year. Jack Davey has been telling us how staff rushed into action, and what he's doing this weekend to pay back.And in sport, Kent have lost to Surrey in the T20 Blast.The result came down to the final ball in last night's match at The Oval - with the home side beating the Spitfires' score of 171.

As expected, we spent plenty of time watching rain fall in Taunton but have since been in Worcester & Durham for the T20 Blast. Last week Polly spoke to Leicestershire's Holly Whitfield & Aimee Colquhoun to find out about their first few months in Tier 2. We will be back next week but in the meantime our Instagram & TikTok is @noughtiechildpodcast and out Bluesky is @00Child Podcast so drop us a follow to stay up to date!

Jon Norman is joined by George Dobell and Nick Friend from The Cricketer to discuss the latest news in County Cricket. They debate what the schedule will look like for the 2026 season, and discuss each of the possibilities, weighing up the pros and cons. They also round up the latest from the T20 Blast, as Northamptonshire make a brilliant start with 5 wins from 5 games, and Jimmy Anderson continues to impress for Lancashire Lightning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 338 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, hosts Aaron, Joe, Matt and Ciaran sat down to discuss the major talking points from Week Two of the 2025 Vitality T20 Blast such as Ben Sanderson's unbelievable 6/8 against Worcestershire, Hasan Ali's scintillating 6/23 against Derbyshire, Zak Crawley's exceptional weekend for Kent and Ella McCaughan's outstanding start to the season for Hampshire. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!   Check out Matt, Joe and Ciaran's socials here: https://x.com/MatthewWhiley https://x.com/Joe_Nuttall9 https://twitter.com/CP_McCarthy   Check out our Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thecountycricketpodcast   Check out our Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TheCountyCrick2   Check out our £1 Patreon membership here:  https://www.patreon.com/thecountycricketpodcast   This episode of The County Cricket Podcast was brought to you in association with our friends at Bear Cricket:  https://www.bearcricket.co.uk/

It's World Test Championship final time! Yas Rana and Ben Gardner are joined by South African journalist Daniel Gallan to preview the showpiece event, as the Proteas take on Australia at Lord's. There's chat about selection dilemmas, what this would mean for South African cricket more broadly, getting over the 'chokers' tag, the World Test Championship as a competition and more. Also on the show, Harry Brook registers another series victory as captain, Mark Butcher reacts to England's squad for the first Test against India, and there's a new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly. 0:00 Kia UK / 0:44 Intro / 1:21 Mark Butcher / 16:15 World Test Championship final XIs / 31:52 How big is this for South Africa? / 37:58 Getting over the 'chokers' tag / 42:13 WTC as a competition / 46:27 Dewald Brevis and Lhuan-dre Pretorius / 49:04 Heinrich Klaasen / 51:24 Win England vs India WT20I tickets / 51:48 Patreon / 52:11 The Pavilion End, St Paul's / 52:53 England vs West Indies / 1:01:03 England Lions & T20 Blast / 1:03:25 Wisden Cricket Monthly / 1:10:06 Outro

Welcome to Episode 337 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, hosts Aaron and Matt sat down to discuss the major talking points from Week One of the 2025 Vitality T20 Blast such as Jason Roy's barnstorming 92 against Somerset in Taunton, Sam Hain's outstanding record at Trent Bridge, Olivia Barnes' unbelievable catch against Essex in Chelmsford and Laura Harris's electrifying 16-ball half-century against Durham at Edgbaston. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!   Check out Matt's socials here: https://x.com/MatthewWhiley   Check out our Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thecountycricketpodcast   Check out our Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TheCountyCrick2   Check out our £1 Patreon membership here:  https://www.patreon.com/thecountycricketpodcast   This episode of The County Cricket Podcast was brought to you in association with our friends at Bear Cricket:  https://www.bearcricket.co.uk/

Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and The Cricketer's Nick Friend to round up the latest from the world of County Cricket. They discuss Jimmy Anderson's T20 comeback, as he takes 3-17 in his first T20 game in almost 11 years. They also discuss the England Lions' high-scoring draw with India 'A', reflect on a positive week on the field for Lancashire, and debate if the T20 Blast will change format ahead of the 2026 summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's ODI series win against the West Indies. They discuss Joe Root's record-breaking innings in the second ODI, as his career-best 166 guided England to an unassailable 2-0 lead. They also hear from Harry Brook on why he moved Will Jacks down the batting order, and debate whether Jacob Bethell will have a place in England's XI for the first Test against India after his impressive half-century in the first ODI. Northamptonshire Steelbacks captain David Willey discusses their 100% start to the Blast season and reflects on life after England, whilst they also round up the week's other big stories, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Winfield-Hill, Katya Witney, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana reflect on England's comfortable 3-0 series victory against the West Indies, despite Hayley Matthews' individual brilliance. The Charlotte Edwards era started strongly, but it wasn't all good news for England, with Heather Knight ruled out of the rest of the summer through injury. Elsewhere in the show there's chat about the County Cup Finals Day, the start of the Women's T20 Blast and an interview with Hampshire captain Georgia Adams. 0:00 Intro / 1:13 Hayley Matthews / 6:44 Heather Knight 11:26 New and returning faces / 14:52 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 27:50 Georgia Adams interview / 43:40 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.

Welcome to Episode 336 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, hosts Aaron and Joe sat down to discuss a plethora of major talking points ahead of the 2025 Women's Vitality T20 Blast such as Hampshire's marquee signing of Australia icon Ellyse Perry, Lancashire's recent triumph at Taunton on T20 County Cup Finals Day, Yorkshire's hopes of securing the crown in a mightily competitive League Two and Davina Perrin's continued rise to prominence as a quality top order batting option for the Bears. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!   Check out Joe's socials here: https://x.com/Joe_Nuttall9   Check out our Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thecountycricketpodcast   Check out our Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TheCountyCrick2   Check out our £1 Patreon membership here:  https://www.patreon.com/thecountycricketpodcast   This episode of The County Cricket Podcast was brought to you in association with our friends at Bear Cricket:  https://www.bearcricket.co.uk/

Welcome to Episode 335 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, hosts Aaron, Joe, Matt and Kiel sat down to discuss a plethora of major talking points ahead of the 2025 Men's Vitality T20 Blast such as Kane Williamson's highly-anticipated arrival at Middlesex, Derbyshire's shrewd acquisition of Afghan mystery spinner AM Ghazanfar, the continued rise of Worcestershire seam bowler Jack Home and Gloucestershire's chances of retaining their T20 trophy. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!   Check out Joe, Matt and Kiel's socials here: https://x.com/Joe_Nuttall9 https://x.com/MatthewWhiley https://www.instagram.com/k.t.v.v_02   Check out our Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thecountycricketpodcast   Check out our Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TheCountyCrick2   Check out our £1 Patreon membership here:  https://www.patreon.com/thecountycricketpodcast   This episode of The County Cricket Podcast was brought to you in association with our friends at Bear Cricket:  https://www.bearcricket.co.uk/      

Joel and Richard look back on May's County Championship fixtures for Notts which saw them register two wins and go top of Division One. They also look ahead to the start of the T20 Blast and reflect on England's Test win over Zimbabwe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're delighted to welcome Surrey County Cricket CEO Steve Elworthy to the show, our first venture into one of the toughest businesses in sport. Surrey is a historic institution in a historic sport, part of a club set up integral to the development of all cricket, including the much loved short form franchise tournaments that dominate today. But well documented, the clubs are struggling big time. Surrey, as you'll hear, is not one of them.  By far the best team chasing a 4th consecutive championship, a key piece of infrastructure generating tens of millions a year, a perfect location in London, the business of this county team will surprise you I'm sure. But this format is in need of support and innovation. How can we grow the game of cricket and protect the clubs and format that may be out of fashion at the moment, but without which much of cricket wouldn't exist?  This is the business of cricket away from the shining lights and big music.  On today's show we discuss: The Business of Surrey: What are the key business drivers of Surrey? From sponsorships to media to ticketing and events. Why is it so important to have a multi-purpose venue capable of generating revenue away from cricket? What is the balance of value between County Championship and short form matches like The Hundred or T20 Blast?  Some years revenue can be £45m, others £65m. Why is it hard to create consistency in annual turnover? The sale of Hundred franchises will pump millions of pounds into the county game. What will this be used for? Impact of Short Form Cricket: The Hundred and T20 Blast play a major role in attracting fans to club grounds. How do club benefit from these short formats even if they don't directly own a team? Why innovation in cricket is more than just reducing the number of balls bowled. A discussion around player pay: there needs to be a recognition of the opportunities players receive and provide competitive offers to attract the best talent. With the Mumbai Indians owners buying into the Oval Invincibles, what will the benefits of a relationship be? Keeping County Cricket Alive: The maintenance of red ball cricket is important for more than just tradition; why the grassroots game depends on long form cricket. Are the counties marketing their core product well enough? Surrey get over 50,000 fans in for a season; how can that be replicated in locations where teams get only 6 or 7,000? How can county teams modernise to attract the young fan and shake the perception that this is a format of the past? A huge thanks to our partner: Orreco  https://www.orreco.com/

Episode 242: In this week's episode of the Science for Sport podcast, Richard Graves sits down with former professional cricketer Jack Brooks, whose 15-year career is a testament to resilience, hard work, and a love for the game. Jack shares his unconventional journey to becoming a professional at 24, breaking into the county circuit after starting in village cricket. From the pressures of leading Yorkshire's bowling attack during back-to-back County Championship wins to grappling with self-doubt despite his success, Jack provides a refreshingly honest look at life on and off the pitch. He reflects on the influence of legendary coaches like Jason Gillespie, the camaraderie of dressing rooms, and the reality of managing a cricket career while planning for life after sport. Whether you're a budding cricketer, a sports enthusiast, or curious about the psychology behind elite performance, Jack's story is one of grit, adaptability, and a pure passion for the game. Don't miss his advice for young athletes and insights on transitioning into coaching at one of the country's most storied clubs. This is an episode packed with inspiration, laughs, and lessons from a man who made every moment on the field—and beyond—count. About Jack Jack Brooks is a former professional cricketer renowned for his bowling and dynamic presence on the field. Affectionately nicknamed "The Headband Warrior" for his distinctive headgear, Brooks began his cricketing journey in village cricket before advancing through Minor County Oxfordshire and Surrey's second XI. He secured a professional contract with Northamptonshire in 2008, marking his first-class debut against the touring Australians in 2009. Brooks later joined Yorkshire in 2012, playing a pivotal role in their consecutive County Championship victories in 2014 and 2015. In 2018, he signed with Somerset, contributing to their T20 Blast triumph in 2023. Over his 15-year career, Brooks amassed over 650 wickets across all formats and achieved a first-class century. Transitioning from player to mentor, he now focuses on coaching, aiming to impart his extensive experience to aspiring cricketers. Instagram: @brooksyferret Linkedin: Jack Brooks FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241 ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

In this PRO INTERVIEW we chat with Gloucestershire's Josh Shaw! Its been an amazing year for Gloucestershire and Josh and this interview is fresh off the back of winning the T20 Blast! Gloucestershire's bowling has been awesome throughout the competition and Josh is a main part of the of this title winning group. We discuss job roles, powerplay bowling and mindset. How Surrey hate coming to Bristol and Gloucestershire's bowling depth. Josh is a great guy and this is a fun chat! We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. If this is the case please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will benefit! Also subscribe and follow us on our social media platforms! If you want to watch the episode then subscribe to our YouTube page. Be part of The Bowlers Union! All the best Wrighty and Barks @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! Without doubt the best cricket company in the world. We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20  

Surely the greatest day on the domestic cricket calendar in England!Join Jack and Rob on a crazy day of cricket, music and possibly a few too many pints! The boys are invited by none other than “Massaoke”, the country's eminent mass karaoke cover band, to attend 2024's conclusion of the English T20 cricket season at Birmingham's Edgbaston Cricket ground. They talk all things cricket, all things music with Massaoke's front man Mark, get to grips with the complicated formats of English cricket, Jack starts falling in love with Alex Hartley all over again and the boys possibly over indulge in alcohol in a sundrenched box overlooking one of the best cricket grounds in the world!Strap yourselves in, it's a long day!Visit @stagedoortheltic on Instagram to stay in touch#jackloxton #robertshawcameron #T20Blast #Massaoke #Cricket #Gloustershire #Somerset #Surrey #Sussex #Birmingham #SweetCaroline #AlexHartley #NoBalls #Bowling #Batting #Fielding #actors #westend #theatre #musicals #StageDoorAthletic #Podcast #sportspodcast #theatrepodcast #comedy #theatre Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw CameronProducer: James CourtEdited by: Rob Shaw Cameron@jackloxton1 @robshawcameron@thecourtofjames Stage Door Athletic is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Podcast© [NON]FICTION PEOPLE LtdPRS Licence Reference: LE-0031956CLUB SANDWICH - Joey Valence & Brae ℗ 2022 JVB RecordsIan McKellen as Macbeth in ‘Macbeth'(1976), directed by Trevor Nunn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 319 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, hosts Aaron, Ciaran, Kiel and Joe sat down to review the standout moments and major talking points from Finals Day 2024 such as James Rew's unforgettable T20 Blast debut for Somerset, David Payne's outstanding bowling in the second semi final and the incredible scenes at Edgbaston following Gloucestershire's maiden T20 Blast success. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!    Check out Ciaran, Kiel and Joe's socials here:  https://twitter.com/CP_McCarthy https://www.instagram.com/k.t.v.v_02 https://x.com/Joe_Nuttall9   Check out the MND Association here:  https://www.mndassociation.org/   Check out our Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thecountycricketpodcast   Check out our Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TheCountyCrick2   Join our Cricket Draft League using the League Code here:  League Code - 356bffb5ff9e   Check out our £1 Patreon membership here:  https://www.patreon.com/thecountycricketpodcast   This episode of The County Cricket Podcast was brought to you in association with our friends at Bear Cricket:  https://www.bearcricket.co.uk/

Season 16, Episode 38: They form the most Final Word adjacent domestic team in the world, and after a long winless streak The Freaks have done it. Some silverware courtesy of the T20 Blast. Take that, Freak haters. Also this week, baseless news gets all the attention out of Afghanistan although the real news is worse. South Africa is the latest country to grapple with the ethics of playing a Taliban-backed team. Kamindu Mendis keeps making tons, Ireland's women take down England a second time, Marli Beardman has the next great Australian name, and the ICC have dropped a fresh new track for your commute. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Check out Westfield London and Stratford City. Download the app: westfield.com/united-kingdom/app Get the Nord VPN discount - nordvpn.com/tfw Find all our links at linktr.ee/thefinalword Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Gardner, Matt Roller, Yas Rana and Mark Butcher discuss England's drawn T20I series against Australia, Harry Brook's appointment as stand-in ODI captain, Gloucestershire's T20 Blast triumph and more. 0:00 Intro / 0:36 Liam Livingstone / 12:00 Jacob Bethell / 16:32 Central contracts / 24:16 Sam Curran / 31:16 Brydon Carse / 34:38 England vs Australia ODIs / 45:02 Mark Butcher / 59:19 Seat Unique / 59:54 T20 Blast / 1:14:51 Hollywood in The Hundred? / 1:17:49 Outro

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and Nick Friend from The Cricketer Mag talk about why the Vitality Blast needs to change and evolve to survive. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and Katya Witney cover all the latest news from the world of cricket this week. There's more reflection on James Anderson's final Test, discussion about who should replace him at Trent Bridge and a conversation about how the ECB could help Cricket Ireland. Elsewhere in the show there's T20 Blast action, a review of India's 4-1 win in Zimbabwe and an exciting potential debutant for Australia's tour of the UK. Mark Butcher joins Yas to discuss Gus Atkinson and Jamie Smith's debuts, as well as the state of Test cricket after West Indies' thrashing at Lord's. 0:00 Intro 1:28 Mark Butcher on ENGvWI 15:19 Win England vs Sri Lanka Test tickets 15:40 Charles Tyrwhitt 16:23 James Anderson 18:21 Who replaces Anderson? 23:51 Ireland 26:39 T20 Blast 40:15 Live show 40:54 Gullivers Sports Travel 41:37 Zimbabwe vs India 46:32 Australia 51:21 Outro We're doing another live show, this time in Birmingham! Details here: https://bit.ly/WCWPLiveShow0924 We're delighted to be working with Kia UK once again! Win tickets to England vs Sri Lanka at The Kia Oval: http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-test-tickets_wisden.html Enter Kia's Young Cricketer competition – http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket/kia-oval-competitions/kia-grassroots-cricket.html Enjoy 20% off at Charles Tyrwhitt by using the code WISDEN20: https://bit.ly/Wisden20CT You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is out this week and available to purchase at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-78 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #ENGvWI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and Jo Harman look ahead to James Anderson's 188th and final Test match for England, as his astonishing career comes to an end this week at Lord's. There's also a preview of the series against West Indies, an interview with England's new keeper Jamie Smith and chat about a remarkable round of County Championship action. Mark Butcher joins Yas to reflect on the early years of Anderson and some of his career highlights. *This episode was recorded a couple of hours before England's XI was announced* 0:00 Intro / 1:06 James Anderson / 13:32 Mark Butcher on Anderson / 27:06 Rado / 27:31 England vs West Indies preview / 36:03 Win T20 Blast tickets / 36:28 England vs West Indies preview pt.2 / 42:55 Jamie Smith / 48:23 Broadcast revenue sharing / 52:51 County Championship / 1:01:29 Wisden Cricket Monthly / 1:07:21 Outro We're delighted to be working with Kia UK once again! Win tickets to Surrey vs Hampshire in the T20 Blast: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-t20.html Enter Kia's Young Cricketer competition – http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket/kia-oval-competitions/kia-grassroots-cricket.html Enjoy 20% off at Charles Tyrwhitt by using the code WISDEN20: https://bit.ly/Wisden20CT Explore Rado's Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic X England Cricket Limited Edition watch: https://bit.ly/WisdenRado You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is out this week and available to purchase at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-78 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #ENGvWI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this very special episode of the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast, Yas Rana, Phil Walker and Jo Harman are joined by the one and only Brian Charles Lara. A legend of West Indies cricket, Lara joins the show to discuss the release of his new book, Lara: The England Chronicles, written alongside Phil, which is out now. Before diving into some stories from years gone by, Lara gives his thoughts on the recent T20 World Cup, West Indies' upcoming Test tour of England and even answers some listener questions. An episode not to be missed with the great man! 0:00 Intro / 1:26 Brian Lara answers your questions / 9:26 T20 World Cup / 13:59 England vs West Indies / 25:35 Test vs T20 / 31:13 Win T20 Blast tickets / 32:11 Brian Lara: The England Chronicles (story time with the great man!) / 1:04:34 Louis Kimber / 1:08:10 Outro LARA: The England Chronicles is Brian Lara in his own voice, unfiltered and unrestrained. Available in hardback, July 2 2024: https://www.wisden.com/shop/brian-lara-the-england-chronicles We're delighted to be working with Kia UK once again! Win tickets to Surrey vs Hampshire in the T20 Blast: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-t20.html Enter Kia's Young Cricketer competition: http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket/kia-oval-competitions/kia-grassroots-cricket.html Enjoy 20% off at Charles Tyrwhitt by using the code WISDEN20: bit.ly/Wisden20CT You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available to purchase at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-78 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #BrianLara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this bonus episode of the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast, there's reaction to India's thrilling T20 World Cup final victory against South Africa and England's Test squad to take on the West Indies. 0:00 Intro / 1:42 England's Test squad / 25:14 Win T20 Blast tickets / 25:47 T20 World Cup final / 41:01 Mark Butcher on the Test squad / 47:21 Outro We're delighted to be working with Kia UK once again! Win tickets to Surrey vs Hampshire in the T20 Blast: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-t20.html Enter Kia's Young Cricketer competition – http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket/kia-oval-competitions/kia-grassroots-cricket.html You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available to purchase at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-78 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #T20WorldCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yas Rana, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Mark Butcher reflect on the T20 World Cup group stage and look ahead to the Super Eight phase. There's chat about a rare tournament failure for New Zealand, England's narrow escape at the expense of Scotland and whether the new format has been a success. Scotland spinner Mark Watt joins the show to discuss their performances, their frustrations at not progressing to the next round and wanting to become a full member nation. Elsewhere in the show there's a T20 Blast round-up, cricket technology in Euro 2024, Kumar Sangakkara on his return to club cricket and much more. 0:00 Intro / 1:32 Mark Butcher / 16:38 Win tickets to ENGvNZ / 17:06 T20 World Cup format / 24:08 New Zealand / 32:12 England's escape / 33:59 Mark Watt interview / 42:42 Scotland / 48:44 Kumar Sangakkara interview / 58:37 T20 Blast / 1:06:52 Cricket in Europe / 1:09:39 Chance To Shine / 1:15:24 Outro We're delighted to be working with Kia UK once again! Win a pair of tickets to the England vs New Zealand women's T20I at The Kia Oval – http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-womens-it20.html Enter Kia's Young Cricketer competition – http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket/kia-oval-competitions/kia-grassroots-cricket.html Learn more about the work Chance To Shine do: https://chancetoshine.org/news/national-cricket-week/ You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available to purchase at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-78 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #T20WorldCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and Jo Harman reflect on the opening round of T20 World Cup action from the US and the Caribbean. There's chat about England's washout against Scotland, tricky conditions in New York, an India-Pakistan preview and much more. Mark Butcher then joins Yas for an in-depth Q&A with Reddit's AMA (Ask Me Anything). Later in the show, the panel discuss the start of the T20 Blast, Kumar Sangakkara's club cricket appearance and a new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly. 0:00 Intro / 4:51 T20 World Cup / 28:55 Kia's Best Seats in the House / 29:44 Mark Butcher's Reddit AMA / 1:11:55 Barbados accommodation / 1:12:32 Brydon Carse / 1:14:13 T20 Blast / 1:28:38 Kumar Sangakkara / 1:31:08 Wisden Cricket Monthly / 1:41:08 Outro We're delighted to be working with Kia UK once again! Get closer to the action with their Best Seats in the House – http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket-best-seats-wisden.html Enter Kia's Young Cricketer competition – http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket/kia-oval-competitions/kia-grassroots-cricket.html Interested in watching the T20 World Cup final in Barbados? Find out more about availability at this amazing villa, just a stone's throw from the Kensington Oval – www.beachhousebarbados.com You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available to purchase at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-78 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #T20WorldCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mum from Deal has hit out at a London hospital after receiving a letter booking her son in for an appointment - more than a year after he died.Imogen Holliday was sent an email inviting three-year-old Raffy for a visit to Great Ormond Street exactly 14 months after he'd passed away there.Also in today's podcast, a leading Kent charity is calling on whoever forms the next government to ban so-called no-fault evictions.It was part of the renters reform bill that was going through parliament before the election was called. We've been speaking to Canterbury based Porchlight.A business owner in Rainham says a new red route along the high street is turning customers away.The introduction of the double red lines along the A2 was meant to help enforce existing traffic restrictions and tackle congestion. Find out what one trader's had to say and the response from the local council.A Kent veteran who landed on the beaches of Normandy on D Day is returning there this week to mark the 80th anniversary.Peter Smoothy from Herne Bay was one of 156,000 allied servicemen who took part in the invasion. He'll travel to Normandy thanks to the Taxi Charity which is run by London black cab drivers. Hear from Micky Harris from Longfield who's one of them.And in sport, it was a mixed weekend for Kent after two games in the T20 Blast.The Spitfires beat Middlesex away from home on Friday night, but lost to Hampshire Hawks yesterday.

Traders and residents fear rising rents and anti-social behaviour is putting off customers from visiting an out-of-town shopping centre.Shop owners in New Ash Green say a volatile group of youths who intimidate customers in the car park and hurl verbal abuse at them in the street are deterring visits.Also in today's podcast, five men have faced court after a meeting arranged on Facebook exploded into a street brawl in Folkestone. One person was stabbed and another suffered serious head injuries in the fight, which included wooden poles, a crowbar and chains. Just as the weather starts to warm up in Kent, an outdoor swimming pool used by thousands every summer has been forced to suddenly close.The attraction in Medway only opened for the season at the weekend and it's not yet known when it will be able to reopen. Villagers are boycotting a new convenience store in a former pub amid claims the owner “misled” residents, the parish council and planning department.But the owners say the business is “a work in progress” and not the final result.And in sport you can hear from the Kent cricket captain who says Spitfires can qualify for the knockout stages of the T20 Blast competition.Their campaign gets underway against Middlesex tonight. 

It's Story Time, our walk through cricket history via your listener quiz challenges. This week, how many things do you not know about Jim Laker? For us, plenty, including how close he came to turning out in the baggy green. Lara Killick asks about some rubbery figures, we head back to the early IPL, some forgotten T20 Blast, and the very beginning of Test cricket once again. Your Nerd Pledge numbers this week: 2.49 - Cam Allen 18.77 - Chris Byrne 29.00 - Lara Killick 21.24 - Alan Simpson 7.75 - Eranda Jayawickreme 1.71 - Niall Taylor Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Enter our Westfield UK competition Gift vouchers or your own T20 World Cup final party at Sixes www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/tfw Donate to support our Edinburgh Marathon runners for the Lord's Taverners All links at linktr.ee/thefinalword 10% off kit from seriouscricket.co.uk with FINALWORD24 at checkout Your Nord VPN discount - nordvpn.com/tfw Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Roller, Phil Walker and Yas Rana react to a busy week of international cricket, one that saw Jason Roy miss out on a contract for The Hundred. There's chat about the IPL, which starts on Friday, discussion around making the County Championship more accessible for a younger audience and Ben Gardner also heads to Canterbury for a chat with the new Kent captain Daniel Bell-Drummond and one of the most exciting young batters in the country in Tawanda Muyeye. Mark Butcher talks about Roy, Alex Hales' decision to play in the LPL over the T20 Blast, and his own time in Pakistan while Wisden India's Sarah Waris joins for a discussion on the WPL. We'll have a full review of the New Zealand vs England T20I series on next week's show. 0:00 Intro / 3:42 The Hundred & Jason Roy / 22:54 Mark Butcher on Roy, Alex Hales & the PSL / 43:31 England players in the IPL / 50:12 Future of the IPL / 1:02:28 Daniel Bell-Drummond & Tawanda Muyeye interview / 1:28:45 Wanindu Hasaranga / 1:32:44 Afghanistan / 1:44:07 Charity quiz / 1:46:02 County Championship / 1:54:00 Women's Premier League / 2:07:19 Salix AJK Marque LIVE DRAW! / 2:10:59 Trivia / 2:12:55 Outro Download GullyCricket now from the App Store or Google Play. Go one better than Yas and come to Phil's quiz, raising money for The Passage: https://passage.org.uk/sports-quiz/ You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available to order at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-75 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #IndianCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mark Butcher, Matt Roller, Phil Walker, Jo Harman and Yas Rana discuss the England XI for Headingley, one that sees Harry Brook promoted to No. 3 and Chris Woakes and Mark Wood return to the XI. Wisden.com columnist Ollie Robinson joins the show from 34:30 to give us a perspective on the second Ashes Test from the England dressing room. Somerset's Ben Green is another guest from the 1:07:31 mark. Green is the joint leading wicket-taker in the T20 Blast in 2023, playing a key role in Somerset's outstanding group stage. The knockouts for the Blast take place later this week. There's also discussion on the first T20I of the women's Ashes, West Indies missing out on World Cup qualification and Scotland's excellent World Cup Qualifier campaign that sees them one game away from booking a place at the tournament in India later this year. Win a pair of tickets to watch day four of the fifth Ashes Test in the Kia Box at The Kia Oval: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket-crm/ Fancy a chance of playing at The Kia Oval? Kumar Sangakkara is leading a training session there for 11-16 year olds on September 23rd: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket/kia-oval-competitions/kia-grassroots-cricket/ Get 20 per cent off on the Charles Tyrwhitt website with the code ‘Wisden23' at checkout: https://www.charlestyrwhitt.com/uk/joe-root-looks.html?searchtype=text&searchterm=joe%20root&utm_source=Wisden&utm_medium=digital&utm_campaign=WisdenJR You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-68 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #Ashes2023

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell and Nick Friend to round up the week's biggest stories in County Cricket. They reflect on the latest round of County Championship action, as both Surrey and Warwickshire lose, and they discuss the impact that the Kookaburra ball may have had on the games. They also discuss Liam Dawson's match-winning century and 12 wicket haul for Hampshire, and ask why he's not played Test Cricket since 2018. They also debate whether County Cricket is producing enough fast bowlers to support the England Test side, and they round up the T20 Blast action, with all 4 of the quarter-finals decided!Don't forget, talkSPORT listeners can get 20% off a 12-issue subscription to The Cricketer Magazine by visiting www.thecricketer.com/talksport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Medway teenager who blackmailed and sexually assaulted young girls has been locked up for 12 years...Emmanuel Agbaje, 17 from Silver Streak Way in Strood, forced his victims to send him indecent photos then made threats to hurt them.He admitted charges of rape, sex assault, blackmail and possessing indecent images. Hear from the mum of one of his victims who has spoken about what happened.A drink driver who killed three people when he crashed at more than 120 miles per hour is starting 10 years in prison.A court was told how 36-year-old Carl Simpson from Durham had drunk several pints of lager before the collision in Lydd.Our reporter Alex Jee, who was at the sentencing, has more details on what happened. You can also hear from police who dealt with the case.The government's announcing a big plan to overhaul NHS staffing to help cut waiting lists.They want to recruit 300,000 extra nurses, doctors and other professionals by 2037.Organisers of a Kent support group for people with Tourette's Syndrome say Lewis Capaldli's performance at Glastonbury is driving a rise in awareness of the condition.TS is as prevalent as autism with 1 in 100 school children living with the condition.And in sport, Kent are welcoming Sussex to Canterbury for their penultimate group game in the T20 Blast later.The Spitfires will be hoping to make it seven wins in a row after turning round a disappointing start to the season.

Australia go 1-0 up in the 2023 Ashes after a classic at Edgbaston. Usman Khawaja, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were the heroes for Australia as they eventually prevailed in the dying moments of the final day over an England team that let slip multiple positions of dominance. The panel of Phil Walker, Ben Gardner, Yas Rana and The Telegraph's Will Macpherson review one of the great Ashes Tests, look forward to the women's Ashes, and react to two of the biggest county transfer stories in recent years. Mark Butcher also joins the show from the 43:12 mark to share his thoughts on the Test. To give yourself the chance to win a pair of tickets to Surrey vs Somerset at the Kia Oval in the T20 Blast on June 30th, head to: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket-crm/ Get 20 per cent off on the Charles Tyrwhitt website with the code ‘Wisden23' at checkout https://www.charlestyrwhitt.com/uk/joe-root-looks.html?searchtype=text&searchterm=joe%20root&utm_source=Wisden&utm_medium=digital&utm_campaign=WisdenJR Fancy a trip to the Caribbean to watch England play the West Indies this winter? Head to gulliverstravel.co.uk or give Gullivers Sports Travel a call today on 01684 878979 Head to B3 Cricket to get your new cricket bat: https://b3cricket.com/ You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-68 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #Ashes2023

People living in several villages across the county say they're shocked as operators make more cuts to bus services.Routes across the Folkestone and Hythe district as well as Ashford are set to stop due to a lack of demand and rising costs. Also in today's podcast, children are among nine people at a birthday party who have fallen ill after playing in the River Medway. They've all been suffering similar symptoms after swimming at the spot in Maidstone. Frustrated festival goers who had tickets to a cancelled event in Gillingham say they're still waiting for refunds. That's despite being told they could have their money back when organisers changed the venue to Essex. A sign that welcomes people to Kent as they arrive off ferries in Dover has been labelled "shameful" after being covered with graffiti. Locals say the embarrassing tags have been there for more than a week. And in sport,  Kent's cricketers have made it four wins in a row in the T20 Blast after beating Sussex last night.They're now 5th in the south group table ahead of a trip to Essex tomorrow.  

A stranger has come to the aid of a thirsty teenager who was denied a glass of tap water a Folkestone Burger King. The boy asked for a free drink during one of the hottest days of the year so far, another customer stepped in to pay when staff refused. Also in today's podcast, South East Water have announced a hosepipe ban will come into force for most of Kent later this month. The restrictions come after hundreds of households were left without water or with low pressure this week. A three-year-old girl has been attacked by a dog in Ashford prompting calls for the animal to be taken away. The child was with her mother when she was pinned to the ground and had chucks of her hair pulled out. A former Eurovison contestant from Tonbridge speaks about how a new treatment for Cystic Fibrosis has allowed her to have a baby. Bianca Nicholas has joined a campaign to make sure everyone has access to the life-changing drug. And in sport,  the Ashes are underway at Edgbaston with Kent's Zak Crawley opening the batting for England. There's T20 Blast action as well with the Spitfires travelling to Lords to take on Middlesex  

Australia are World Test champions after comfortably beating India in the 2023 final at The Kia Oval. The panel of Mark Butcher, Jo Harman, Yas Rana and Ben Gardner review the final and wonder what this means for the men's Ashes that start this week at Edgbaston. There's also discussion on where it went wrong for India in the final, the future of the showpiece event in general, England's women's Ashes Test squad, the T20 Blast, Sam Hain and much more. Once again, thanks to Friendship Adventure Brewery & Taproom for hosting us today. Enter Kia's prize draw to win the Best Seats in the House at the Surrey vs Middlesex T20 Blast at the Kia Oval on Thursday 22nd June: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket-crm/ Get 20 per cent off on the Charles Tyrwhitt website with the code ‘Wisden23' at checkout: https://www.charlestyrwhitt.com/uk/joe-root-looks.html?searchtype=text&searchterm=joe%20root&utm_source=Wisden&utm_medium=digital&utm_campaign=WisdenJR Call Gullivers Sports Travel today on 01684 878979 or visit their website www.gulliverstravel.co.uk to find out more about travelling to the Caribbean for England's tour to West Indies later this year. The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-68 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05

Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison, and The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell & Nick Friend to discuss the latest news in English Cricket. They discuss Moeen Ali's decision to come out of retirement to play in the Ashes, and ask what that means for the rest of the English spinners in County Cricket. George reflects on his exclusive story that Colin Graves has withdrawn from the running to become Yorkshire's new chair, and we look back at the week's T20 Blast action.Don't forget, talkSPORT listeners can get 20% off a 12-issue subscription to The Cricketer Magazine by visiting www.thecricketer.com/talksport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the first of eight Tests in two months getting under way this week at Lord's the panel of Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana preview England's one-off Test against Ireland. They talk about the surprise selection of Josh Tongue who in just over a year has gone from considering retirement to representing his country in an Ashes summer. There's discussion on Stokes' captaincy, why Australia so desperately need a landmark year in Test cricket, how Meg Lanning's withdrawal affects the women's Ashes, the opening stages of the T20 Blast, an epic IPL final and much more. Mark Butcher joins the show to share his thoughts on the news that Jason Roy has terminated his ECB incremental contract to take up a deal in Major League Cricket in the US. Enter Kia's prize draw to win the Best Seats in the House at the Surrey vs Middlesex T20 Blast at the Kia Oval on Thursday 22nd June: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket-crm/ Call Gullivers Sports Travel today on 01684 878979 or visit their website https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/ to find out more about England's tour to the Caribbean later this year. The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-67 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop. Enjoy 20% off with code PODCAST20: https://www.wisden.com/shop

Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell and Nick Friend to look back at the week's County Cricket. They discuss what England can expect from Josh Tongue ahead of the Worcestershire seamer making his Test debut against Ireland this week, and also look back at the week's T20 Blast action. They also look at what's gone wrong for Yorkshire this season, and George updates us on the latest on a potential sale of the county. And they round off the show by answering your questions!Don't forget, talkSPORT listeners can get 20% off a 12-issue subscription to The Cricketer Magazine by visiting www.thecricketer.com/talksport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the start of England's Test summer against Ireland. They hear from the England Head Coach Brendon McCullum, and debate what bowling attack will feature at Lord's. They also hear exclusively from the England bowler Stuart Broad ahead of the start of the Ashes series, and discuss where he fits into England's plans. They discuss the news that Jason Roy has given up his incremental contract with the ECB in order to play in the inaugural Major League Cricket, whilst they also get the thoughts of the Surrey Director of Cricket Alec Stewart. And they round the show off by rounding up the best of the T20 Blast action as well as hearing from the newly-appointed West Indies white-ball Head Coach Daren Sammy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Cricket…Only Bettor Ed Hawkins, Sam Collins, Paul Krishnamurty and Richard Mann preview three games across thre formats. The big one is England v Ireland in a Test, then they're seeking value in the T20 Blast in The Roses derby between Yorkshire and Lancashire and they finish with an ODI in Hambantota between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. All the best picks, plays and strategies and the Best Bets. Read the latest insights and tips on cricket at https://betting.betfair.com/cricket/ 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Visit www.begambleaware.org

Melinda Farrell joins podcast regulars Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana to assess Australia's build-up to the men's Ashes. Are Australia favourites? How prominent a role will David Warner play and why is there so much hype around Michael Neser? Mark Butcher shares his first memories of taking the field with James Anderson who this week celebrated the 20th anniversary of his Test debut. Mark also wonders about possible changes England could make to their bowling attack over the course of the summer. Jo tells us about his recent interview with Heather Knight, there's a quick review of the County Championship, a preview of the T20 Blast, a discussion on Kent's decision to charge for their live stream, more ICC revenue chat and Wisden India editor Aadya Sharma talks to Yas about the IPL play-offs. Call Gullivers Sports Travel today on 01684 878979 or visit their website www.gulliverstravel.co.uk to find out more about travelling to the Caribbean for England's tour to West Indies later this year. Enjoy 20% off all items at https://www.wisden.com/shop with code 'PODCAST20' The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-67 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05

On this week's Cricket…Only Bettor Ed Hawkins, Sam Collins, Paul Krishnamurty and Richard Mann preview the Wednesday eliminator in the IPL, the best bet angles for the Ahmedabad pitch for Sunday's final and an Ashes market update. There's a T20 Blast outright preview, too and picks for Middlesex v Surrey on TV on Thursday. Don't miss the treble klaxon, Best Bets and the 5 point challenge. Read the latest insights and tips on cricket at https://betting.betfair.com/cricket/ 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Visit www.begambleaware.org

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell and Nick Friend to look back at Round 3 of the County Championship. They discuss a dramatic win for Middlesex against Nottinghamshire at Lord's, look back at a memorable day for Gloucestershire all-rounder Tom Price, and answer the very best questions put to them by the listeners.Don't forget, talkSPORT listeners can get 20% off a 12-issue subscription to The Cricketer Magazine by visiting www.thecricketer.com/talksport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Wagon Wheel, Jarrod answers questions from our loveable Patreon sponsors, and from our attendees on more teams in the women's world cup, Ben Compton's form in County cricket, Major League Cricket's recent big investment plans, what SF Barnes' bowling technique was, T20 Blast's general public perception, whether Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid and Jos Buttler should come back into Test plannings for England, the difficulty of bowling a legal Doosra, whether KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are worthy captaincy successors for India, improving TV commentary, the concept of form with wicket keepers, players that you hate to love, the most talented cricketers to not succeed in their career, and how to make solid metrics for fielding. - Sign up for the 99.94 DM Beta App launch here: https://9994dm.com/ Each week, Jarrod Kimber hosts a live talk show on Spotify Live, a live chat app that you can use to talk with Jarrod. You can join the conversation over there each week, just download Spotify Live on your phone, and follow Jarrod Kimber. To support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod also now has a Buy Me A Coffee link, for those who would prefer to support the shows there: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jarrodkimber. If you like this podcast, you may enjoy other things I create, check them all out at https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. This podcast is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/nickamc. Mukunda Bandreddi is in charge of our video side. Aurojyoti Senapati turns the files into video podcasts and Subhankar Bhattacharya makes our graphics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has caused a stir by suggesting the County Championship is replaced by a red ball franchise competition. Kevin Howells gets reaction from the ECB managing director of County Cricket Neil Snowball. They also discuss whether the T20 Blast is getting the attention it deserves with the emphasis on the Hundred and what lessons are being learnt following the Azeem Rafiq racism revelations.