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Last night, the Women's ODI Cricket World Cup kicked off, being hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The White Ferns will be looking to build on their showing last year in the 2024 T20 World Cup and win the World Cup in the 50-over format, something they haven't done since 2000. D'Arcy caught up with White Ferns all rounder Amelia Kerr to preview the big match against Australia tonight. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the show, Baldy and Stu recap the India v Pakistan Asia Cup final and take a brief look at all the cricket to look forward to over the next few months. We start the show by talking about Pakistan's impressive start, with Farhan and Fakhar combining to reach a score of 113-1. And then the wheels fell off as a mixture of excellent spin bowling and poor shot selection led to the collapse of all collapses, which saw Pakistan crumble to be all out for 146. It wasn't all smooth sailing for India, though, who found themselves in trouble at 20-3 before Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube played their part in what proved to be an exciting final and one which saw India crowned as Asia Cup champions in 2025. Do Pakistan have enough building blocks for a 2026 T20 World Cup challenge? And is SKY's spot under threat? To round out the show, we make quick mention of a few things we're looking forward to in what shapes as an exciting finish to the calendar year in the world of cricket. We'll be back in your feed again soon to discuss the week that was, which should include India v West Indies, the Chappell-Hadlee T20 series and the Women's World Cup, among other things. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Intro 1:25 Asia Cup Final: Pakistan's brilliant start 5:30 Did Pakistan show a lack of game awareness? 13:30 India in trouble early - enter Tilak, Samson and Dube 21:00 Is Suryakumar Yadav's India spot under threat? 26:20 An exciting few months of cricket ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies international Kieran Powell break down the shock result from Sharjah, where Nepal defeated the West Indies in the 1st T20I in convincing fashion. Nepal's victory continues to fuel the ongoing negative narrative surrounding West Indies cricket, but as Jordan points out, credit must go to Nepal and the structure brought by coach Stuart Law. With the T20 World Cup fast approaching, the hosts discuss how the West Indies need to regroup, find consistency, and rediscover the winning mentality that fans are desperate to see. The conversation then shifts to the future of West Indies cricket, focusing on the rumours that Cricket West Indies may remove the West Indies Academy and Combined Campuses & Colleges (CCC) teams from the regional structure. Kieran unpacks what this could mean for promising young players like Shaqkere Parris, Johann Jeremiah, Damel Evelyn, Carlon Bowen-Tuckett, and Joshua Bishop, who all posted strong stats last season but may now be left without vital platforms for development. Jordan stresses the huge risk of losing such talent from the game altogether, framing this as one of the most pressing issues facing Caribbean cricket. A raw and honest conversation that blends match analysis with the broader challenges of player development, this episode digs into both the immediate concerns and the long-term outlook for West Indies cricket. #PowettPlayPodcast #WestIndiesCricket #NepalCricket #WIvNEP #T20Cricket #SharjahCricket #StuartLaw #T20WorldCup #CricketWestIndies #WestIndiesAcademy #CCCCricket #FutureOfCricket #EmergingCricketers #CaribbeanCricket #CricketPodcast #Cricket #CricketNews #CricketTalk #CricketLife #CricketPodcast #CricketAnalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is Inside Edge, which is our cricket business podcast. Regular co-host Mike Jakeman is away this week, but our guests are Beth Barrett-Wild and Jen Vile from the ECB. Beth is the Tournament Director at ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 & Director of Women's Professional Game at ECB, and Jen Vile is Marketing Director at (ECB)So we are talking women's cricket, the T20 World Cup in England next year, and the hundred, the impact of the new money flooding into the hundred on women's cricket. There's a lot there and we hope you enjoy it. Leaders in Sport connects the most influential people and the most powerful ideas in global sport to catalyse discussion, and drive the industry forward. The Summit, part of Leaders Week London (their flagship event), is taking place next week on Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 October at the Allianz Stadium and this is a final call to secure your place.This is your opportunity to be in the room with the who's who of our industry, it's the most significant gathering of the entire ecosystem of global sport - we're there every year and can testify to that.We will be there, so please come and say hello to us in the Partners Village. Visit leadersinsport.com/UP for more information and use UP15 for a 15% discount on your Summit passes.Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 400 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.
Ross Taylor joins Alyssa Healy, you, and Adam Peacock to chat about his move to play for Samoa in cricket. Ross shares the reasons behind his decision to come out of retirement and explains the qualifying process the country must go through to make it to the T20 World Cup. We chat about Ross's incredible record in Australia, including scoring 290 at the WACA, facing Starc's 160.4kph delivery, and the heartbreak for New Zealand in the 2015 and 2019 World Cup finals. Plus, Heals joins us from India as the Australian Women's side prepares for the World Cup. She talks about the pitch she played on against India in the warm-up match, Dickie Bird's sad passing, Ravi Ashwin joining the Sydney Thunder, and England's Ashes squad announcement. Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 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.
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In this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies international Kieran Powell look ahead to the 1st T20 between West Indies and Nepal in Sharjah. With the West Indies squad selection now confirmed, Kieran shares his predicted West Indies playing XI, while Jordan raises concerns over a few players being short of game time and potentially undercooked heading into what could be a tricky challenge. With several big-name West Indies stars rested, this series offers a golden opportunity for young, inexperienced players to make their mark and stake a claim for the T20 World Cup 2026. The lads also welcome the news of Ottis Gibson joining in a consultancy role, debating how the West Indies coaching setup could influence this new-look side. Packed with insight, analysis, and predictions, this discussion sets the scene for what promises to be a real test for a youthful West Indies T20 squad against a hungry Nepal side. #PowettPlayPodcast #WestIndiesCricket #NepalCricket #T20Cricket #SharjahCricket #WestIndiesVsNepal #WIvNEP #CricketPodcast #T20WorldCup #CricketAnalysis #OttisGibson #WestIndiesSquad #CricketDiscussion #CaribbeanCricket #CricketPodcast #CricketNews #CricketTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A chance for the Black Caps to build depth and experience in the Chappell-Hadlee T20 series against Australia at home. The 14-man squad's been depowered by injury. Regular skipper Mitchell Santner, Will O'Rourke, Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson and Adam Milne are sidelined, while Kane Williamson's unavailable. Coach Rob Walter told Mike Hosking it's all part of the build-up to the T20 World Cup next year and in the same breath, series against Australia are always ultra-competitive. He says they're taking it one series, one game at a time, but still keeping an eye on what's happening in the future. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the show, Jamie and Stu discuss India v Pakistan at the Asia Cup, the white-ball series between South Africa & England, NZ A's tour to South Africa and the NZC casual contracts that leave the Black Caps with some tough decisions in the build up to the T20 World Cup. We start the show by talking about India's dominant performance against Pakistan in the Asia Cup group stage. We talk about India's depth and the balance that their two brilliant allrounders - Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel - provide, as well as the impressive contributions of the likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. Saim Ayub's bowling was a bright spot for Pakistan in what was otherwise a tough day at the office for Mike Hesson's side. Next we move to the final stages of the English home summer to discuss a damp end to the white-ball series against South Africa, which saw a return to form for England's batters in between the rain. After scores of 400 in an ODI then 300 in a T20, it wasn't hard to hand out praise, with Phil Salt and Jacob Bethell in particular our topics of conversation. We also look back at a full international summer from Jofra Archer and try to make sense of a very full domestic calendar. We round out the show with a Black Caps focus - first a NZ A performance against South Africa which put the likes of Rhys Mariu, Dale Phillips, Curtis Heaphy, Adi Ashok and Matt Fisher in the spotlight, before running through NZ Cricket's decision to hand out five casual contracts to Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Lockie Ferguson, Devon Conway and Kane Williamson. Does Kane's inclusion mean we might see him at the T20 World Cup? And did you realise the NZ home international summer is only two weeks away? Finally, we mention Gary Stead's new gig in the Ranji Trophy, and shout out Leicestershire for gaining promotion in the County Championship. We'll be back in your feed again next week to discuss more stories from the world of cricket, including the Asia Cup & more from England and New Zealand - maybe even some Australia A v India A content. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Intro 0:40 Asia Cup - India's dominant win against Pakistan 15:05 England's batters come to life against South Africa 18:30 Phil Salt's impressive performance 22:10 Jacob Bethell's hundred 26:30 Jofra Archer's home summer 29:15 England's disjointed domestic schedule 33:15 Mariu, Ashok, Fisher & more shine for NZ A 40:00 NZ Cricket's casual contracts 46:30 Gary Stead's Ranji Trophy gig & Leicestershire's promotion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week's PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies cricketer Kieran Powell take a hard look at the makeup of the West Indies 2026 T20 World Cup squad. With the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in full swing, Kieran looks at the side what the World Cup side would look if all CPL players were to be available. Kieran raises some eye-opening points about the current state of the CPL, highlighting the form of several former West Indies stars. He shares his vision for change, suggesting: More opportunities for younger Caribbean talent to showcase their skills. Spreading experienced players across franchises to create better balance. Smarter use of CPL draft picks to support player development across the region. Jordan echoes these views, stressing that the tournament has started to feel stagnant and that reform is needed if the CPL is to remain a genuine feeder system for international cricket. This episode offers a candid discussion on the future of West Indies T20 cricket, the role of the CPL in shaping international squads, and what must change to give the team the best chance of success at the 2026 T20 World Cup. #PowettPlayPodcast #WestIndiesCricket #CPL2025 #T20WorldCup #CaribbeanCricket #CPLDraft #CricketPodcast #T20Cricket #CPLT20 #CricketWestIndies #CaribbeanPremierLeague #CricketDebate #EmergingTalent #FutureStars #CPLCricket #KieranPowell #T20Cricket #BiggestPartyInSport #CricketPlayedLouder #WorldCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss the HUGE NEWS of an Agenda & BYC live podcast (00:00)! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Then the fellas get into the All Blacks side Razor has named for the most anticipated Test in years on Saturday night at Eden Park (5:20)!Plus, they react to the Wahs Top 4 hopes going down the toilet and Reece Walsh's toilet water Try celebration (11:45)...Plus, Ross Taylor is coming out of retirement to help Samoa make the next T20 World Cup (13:40). Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (23:10)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE!Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Women's ODI World Cup countdown continues and this week we are hearing from New Zealand Head Coach Ben Sawyer who tells us how their latest T20 World Cup win inspired a generation. He also shares the impact that captain Sophie Devine has had on the team.Plus, we head to Guernsey whose men's team are hosting a tri-series this weekend against Finland and Switzerland. We are joined by their Chief Operating Officer Richard Headington to hear how the sport is developing at grassroots level.Photo: Sophie Devine of New Zealand kisses the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Trophy in front of photographers as she celebrates after defeating South Africa during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final 2024 match between South Africa and New Zealand at Dubai International Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
Former Australian captain and commentator Lisa Sthalekar joins Menners in studio for a wide-ranging chat on the state of cricket in Australia and abroad. From Australia's T20 World Cup prospects and the rise of US cricket, to women's cricket in India, BBL privatisation, and the looming Ashes, Lisa brings unique insights and behind-the-scenes stories. Plus, hear all about her new Around the Wicket tour group for the Women's World Cup in India. Find out more about the Lisa's Women's World Cup tour: https://atwickets.com/ Timecodes: (00:54) Lisa Sthalekar joins Menners – thoughts on Australia's T20 side and World Cup prospects (05:27) Breaking news on USA Cricket & Major League Cricket – what it means for the future (14:54) Rising stars in MLC – Mitch Owen, Jack Edwards, and Aussies making an impact (20:07) India A defeats Australia A – what it signals for women's cricket (25:00) Alyssa Healy's return to form & Lisa's new “Around the Wicket” World Cup tour group (32:24) BBL privatization debate – does Australian cricket need private investment? (43:19) The WBBL conundrum – crowds vs TV ratings and scheduling challenges (52:07) Domestic cricket dilemmas – should top stars still play state matches? (52:54) Ashes preview – Lisa's bold prediction on Bazball vs Australia Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.
Steven Finn speaks to former England white-ball captain Jos Buttler, who reflects on his time in charge of the national side.Buttler discusses the highs of winning the T20 World Cup in 2022, as well as the lows of the ODI World Cup 12 months later, and his departure after this year's Champions Trophy.Buttler also talks about feeling "unfulfilled" in his Test career, and his hopes for the rest of his cricketing career.
England cricket star Tammy Beaumont joins Georgie to revisit one of the defining moments of her career - her player of the series performance at the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup. Tammy opens up about the build-up to that tournament, the emotions in the dressing room, and the personal torment which defined her first few innings. She shares how the experience has shaped her perspective on pressure, preparation, and what it takes to deliver when it matters most. And, with the T20 World Cup coming to England next year, she reveals that she's fired up for another tilt at glory on home soil.We also rewind to her early years in Kent, exploring the influences, setbacks, and breakthroughs that turned a cricket-mad youngster into one of the most consistent performers in the women's game. Tammy talks candidly about navigating multiple formats and the mindset shifts needed to excel in each.With The Hundred in full swing and Tammy leading Welsh Fire, she reflects on how she adapts to changing conditions, opposition strategies and the evolving landscape of women's cricket. Her insights reveal the balance of mental toughness, adaptability, and self-belief needed to thrive at the very top.Away from cricket, she shares her admiration for the England women's football and rugby teams, crediting them for raising the profile of women's sport and inspiring the next generation. She talks about the pride of seeing them succeed on the world stage, and how she plans to use their success as research material for her Masters dissertation.As she prepares for the 50 over World Cup in September, Tammy takes time to talk to Georgie about a life well spent at the pinnacle of her sport.The ainslie + ainslie Performance People podcast talks to high-performers in the world of sport and beyond, to bring defining moments, hard-earned insights and expert advice to everyday performance. New episodes every Tuesday.ainslie + ainslie NIGHT POWDER, winner of Best Sleep Supplement in the GQ Sleep Awards 2025.We love performance, which is why we've launched ainslie + ainslie – the first supplement brand to be developed inside elite sport. Now available for everyone. Find out more at www.ainslieainslie.com________________________________Connect with Performance PeopleHit subscribe today for the latest.
George Dobell from "The Cricketer" reflects on the recently-completed Test series between England and India and argues that The Oval has a rich history of creating wonderful moments. A packed schedule seemed to take its toll on players from both sides and with now no red ball cricket until the start of The Ashes in November, will poor scheduling affect England's preparation for yet another big series. Not forgetting the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka that follows The Ashes tour within days!?!?
Forza Italy, and four in the EC Pod house this week! Nick Skinner and Tom Grunshaw meet up in the UK, with Daniel Beswick and Tim Cutler in the southern hemisphere wrapping Europe T20 World Cup Qualifying, the ICC Conference and Development Awards (of which Tim was part of both), plus more action on the field around the world!
Ireland's legendary cricketer Kevin O'Brien joins James Buttler to look back at a glittering career and his move to being assistant coach with the Italy side that has recently qualified for the T20 World Cup. The Cricket Badger Podcast is sponsored by SeatFrog.com. SeatFrog is the app that helps you upgrade your standard class train tickets to first class for up to 60% off. So you can enjoy complimentary food & drink, free wi-fi and a lot more leg room - all for considerably less money. Use the discount code CricketFrog to claim £5.00 OFF! We are also pleased to welcome MatchBingo as a sponsor. Download their app and play their new cricket games. Quote the code CRICKET200 and you'll get a 200% bonus on your first deposit, whether a new or returning customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aaman and Nate are joined by Peter Della Penna, Zee Zaidi and Brian Walters to discuss USA's potential 2026 T20 World Cup squads. Each panel member picks a 15 man squad with two traveling reserves.
In this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies star Kieran Powell dive into a full match review of the 1st T20 between West Indies and Australia in Jamaica. Despite a solid showing, the West Indies fell short as Australia claimed the victory but Kieran has his say on what worked, what didn't, and what must improve heading into the rest of the series. The duo break down Shai Hope's return to the top of the order, a composed knock from captain and a standout 60-run innings from Roston Chase, who top-scored for the Windies. Kieran praises the Hope-Chase partnership but says the skipper could've pushed harder during that crucial stand. With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, Kieran makes a compelling point about the need for players to understand and settle into their roles, warning against unnecessary changes to the batting lineup. The hosts also discuss the firepower in the West Indies squad, calling for a more aggressive mindset with bat in hand. Plus the lads preview possible team changes ahead of the next T20, including rotation in the bowling attack and how player management will be key in balancing performance with preparation. Don't miss this insight-packed breakdown of the Windies' T20 campaign, only on PowettPlay your go-to cricket podcast for West Indies cricket analysis, expert opinions, and unfiltered takes from those who've played the game. #PowettPlayPodcast #WestIndiesCricket #WIvAUS #T20Cricket #WestIndies #AustraliaCricket #ShaiHope #RostonChase #CaribbeanCricket #KieranPowell #T20WorldCup #CricketPodcast #Windies #CricketAnalysis #CricketDiscussion #PlayerManagement #CricketCommentary #JamaicaCricket #WIvAUS #T20 #Cricket #CricketTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cricket Unfiltered dives into the dramatic end of the Australia v West Indies Test series, including Scott Boland's hat trick and Mitchell Starc's record-breaking six-for. Menners and Damien Watson break down the highs and lows of the series, from Australia's bowling dominance to concerns over West Indies' Test future. They also debate selection dilemmas, celebrate Italy's T20 World Cup qualification, and review a thrilling England v India clash. Plus, what's next for Australia's prep ahead of the Ashes? Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They discuss the news that Liam Dawson has replaced Shoaib Bashir in the England Test Squad for the 4th Test at Old Trafford, and whether his inclusion can help the balance of the side. Machel St Patrick Hewitt from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast joins the show to discuss the West Indies being dismissed for just 27, and the ramifications of that. Plus, they review the final of the 2025 Major League Cricket season, and discuss Italy qualifying for the T20 World Cup for the very first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What do a teacher, a carpenter and a former Australian Test opener have in common? They all helped Italy qualify for their first ever T20 World Cup. Italy isn't typically considered a cricketing powerhouse, so how did they get here and what might it mean for the future of the sport in that country? Featured: Erin Marsicovetere, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Award-winning actor Fiona Shaw has starred in Killing Eve, Bad Sisters, Fleabag, True Detective: Night Country, Echo Valley and even as Aunt Petunia in Harry Potter, among many other things. She's won and been nominated for several Laurence Olivier awards for her work on stage and she's even directed opera. Now starring in a new film adaptation of Deborah Levy's novel, Hot Milk, Fiona plays Rose, who goes to Almería, Spain with her daughter, Sofia, played by the brilliant Emma Mackey, to try to find a cure for Rose's mysterious paralysis at an experimental clinic. Fiona joins Nuala McGovern live in the studio to discuss it.The Scottish Parliament is looking for opinions on a proposed bill which would change the laws on prostitution in the country. It targets those who buy sexual services by creating a new criminal offence of paying for a sexual act. If passed, it would criminalise those buying sex, while decriminalising those selling it. The woman behind the bill, MSP Ash Regan, speaks to Woman's Hour about why she wants the change, and responds to criticisms that it could make sex work less safe. Today government ministers have launched a review of UK parental leave and pay to reset the system and speaking yesterday the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said people were scared of having children because of the high costs and she wanted “more young people to have children, if they so choose”. But getting to become a parent can sometimes require ongoing fertility treatment meaning time away from work. And Fertility Matters at Work are calling for those undergoing this support to have the legal right to take time off for their appointments. They've published a report on it and the author Becky Kearns joins Nuala. She's the co-founder and CEO of Fertility Matters at Work. A new production of Eugene O'Neill's A Moon for the Misbegotten, starring Ruth Wilson, is on at the Almeida theatre in London. Nuala is joined by multi award-winning director Rebecca Frecknall to discuss the central character Josie, and why the father-daughter relationship at the heart of the play spoke to her. Women's cricket in England has been through trials and tribulations recently. The team lost 16-0 to Australia in the Women's Ashes at the start of this year, and were knocked out of the T20 World Cup at the end of last year. But in June, after the appointment of a new coach and captain, had a clean sweep in their T20 series against the West Indies. Now they're facing India in a series of T20 matches, and suffered a defeat in their first match. Player, commentator and podcast host Melissa Story shares her thoughts on the team's performance, as well as what's happening in women's cricket on a local level. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Emma Pearce
On this week's Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell & Charu Sharma, we hear from South Africa great AB de Villiers about their World Test Championship triumph, what this means for Test cricket and India's Virat Kohli retiring from the longest form of the game.Former England fast bowler Liam Plunkett chats about India's Test series in England, the third season of Major League Cricket and the legacy co-hosting the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup has had on cricket in America.And the team preview England and India playing for the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy.Photo: Temba Bavuma of South Africa celebrates on the team balcony with the ICC World Test Championship Mace alongside teammates following the side's victory on during Day Four of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 between South Africa and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on June 14, 2025 in London, England. (Credit: ICC via Getty Images)
White Fern Sophie Devine will retire from one day internationals after this year's Cricket World Cup. The 35-year-old has 298 international caps across ODI and T20s. She captained New Zealand to a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games as well as victory in last year's T20 World Cup. Earlier this year Devine took a break from cricket for her well-being. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
Dream Sports, the company behind Dream11, just bought a piece of Cricbuzz from Times Internet for $50 million. It also bought a stake in Willow TV, a cricket broadcaster in the U.S.As you probably know, Dream11's core business is fantasy sports. But no thanks to new taxes and regulatory friction, their business isn't looking so good lately. Revenue projections are down, growth is slowing, and they haven't raised fresh money since 2021.Cricbuzz, meanwhile, has hundreds of millions of monthly visits. That too mostly young users which is exactly the kind of crowd Dream11 wants to tap in to. And Willow TV brings in the U.S. diaspora just when cricket is having its moment in the US, driven largely by South Asian immigrants. The country even hosted the T20 World Cup last year. Together, the two open the doors for Dream Sports to expand, engage, and maybe also survive.But here's the real kicker. Dream Sports only bought a minority stake. Why play small in a high-stakes game? And who's actually the real winner in all of this?Tune in to find out.
The man said to be New Zealand's most successful cricket coach in history has been appointed coach of the Black Caps. Rob Walter replaces Gary Stead in all formats. He is he former South Africa, Otago and Central Districts boss and will take charge until the end of the T20 World Cup in November 2028. Rob Walter talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about his new role. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So the dust has settled after the West Indies Women T20 world cup campaign. Everyone agrees it was an over-achievement but the question is now what? Machel jumped into the hot seat to look back at the World Cup but also ponder what comes next. As ever please leave a rating and subscribe to the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. No other channels keeps it as real as we do on the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £1/$1 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Inside Edge is where we overthink the business of cricket, with co-host Mike Jakeman.Today's guest is Lawrence Booth, Editor of the Wisden Almanack, the conscience of the game. Released last week, Booth pulled no punches in his editor's notes:"2024 was the year cricket gave up any claim to being properly administered, with checks, balances, and governance for the many, not the few. India already had the monopoly: now they had hotels on Park Lane and Mayfair."Is he right?Closer to home, how will The Hundred play out for the game in England?And Richard reports back from Lord's after attending the launch of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, to be played across England in 2026.This episode of the Unofficial Partner podcast is brought to you by Sid Lee Sport.Sid Lee Sport is a new breed of agency that combines world class creativity with deep sponsorship expertise, flawless operational delivery, and a culture of marketing effectiveness. We've really enjoyed getting to know their team over the last couple of months. They're an impressive bunch, who believe that sports marketing can and should be done better.They have a creative philosophy of producing famous campaigns and activations that build buzz and conversation in a category that too often looks and sounds the same.And they're pioneering a new standard of effectiveness in sports marketing, using econometrics and attribution models to go beyond traditional media ROI.So if you're looking for an agency to take your brand to the top, get in touch with the team at Sid Lee Sport, where brands become champions.Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 400 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.
Henry Moeran is alongside BBC Sport Cricket writer Ffion Wynne at Lord's as the ECB & the ICC launch the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, as it's announced that the venue will host the final of the tournament. After it was announced that Nat Sciver-Brunt would replace Heather Knight as England captain, what kind of captain would the all-rounder be? Charlotte Edwards looks forward to the partnership with Sciver-Brunt, and Lauren Bell & Sophia Dunkley share their excitement as England enter a new era. Plus, Red Rose and World Rugby Women's Player of The Year 2024 Ellie Kildunne discusses the impact a home international tournament can have on boosting a sport's profile.
Mark, Dom and Nick look back at the 2014 T20 World Cup win.Subscribe to the Murali End Substack: https://muraliend.substack.com/Join the Murali End Whatsapp Channel:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Val7H91JJhzfMEctCp1P
In a shocking shake-up, England faces a major leadership overhaul. Heather Knight steps down as captain after an eight-year tenure, while head coach Jon Lewis is dismissed following England's disastrous 16-0 Ashes loss and a disappointing T20 World Cup 2024 campaign.What went wrong for England? Was this purely a coaching failure, or are there deeper structural issues? Rosa joins us as we analyze Knight's legacy, the ECB's wide-ranging review, and what's next for England Women's cricket. With potential coaching candidates like Charlotte Edwards and a new captain on the horizon, we discuss the road ahead for the team.Tune in for a deep dive into England's struggles, leadership transition, and the impact of these changes on the future of women's cricket.The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Spotify for Podcasters and many other platforms and spread the word. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and Threads and @neverontheback1 on Twitter (now called X) for the latest facts, updates, fresh content and a lot more coming up this cricket season.
On this week's Stumped, Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Charu Sharmu discuss India's dominance of the men's white ball game - will it continue all the way through to next year's T20 World Cup and beyond? It's after India added the Champions Trophy to the T20 World Cup they won in Barbados last year. Virat Kohli reckons this current squad has enough talent to "take on the world" for the next eight years. We speak to Cricket Australia's outgoing Chief Executive Nick Hockley. He's standing down at the end of this month after five years in charge. He tells us the controversial resignation of men's Test captain Tim Paine was one of the most challenging periods of his tenure, but that he and Paine have since spent a lot of time together and he backs him to have a long and successful coaching career.He also told us he believes support for the Afghanistan women's team will continue after his departure and that the controversial decision to mark 150 years of England against Australia with a day/night game can celebrate the history of the game whilst also nodding to the future.Plus, we look at what Harry Brook's decision to withdraw from the upcoming Indian Premier League means for him and England.Photo: Virat Kohli of India and teammate Rohit Sharma celebrate following the team's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final between India and New Zealand at Dubai International Stadium on March 09, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Credit: ICC via Getty Images)
Season 17, Ep 28: We've been excited about the 150th anniversary Test scheduled for 2027, so it was deflating to see the news that Cricket Australia have planned for it to be day-night. A range of specious arguments will try to cover for the fact that it's about the overseas TV market. Also this week, some Champions Trophy wash-up, Steve Smith's ODI retirement, South Australia on track for a domestic double, while the Shield final might be moved to Adelaide Oval if the logistics can be pulled off. Also this week Sabina Park won't have lights in time for their own pink-ball Test in Jamaica, the regional women's T20 World Cup qualifiers are coming up with our favourite Brazil team involved, and perhaps the first case of a player being dismissed in cricket for having fallen asleep. Your Nerd Pledge revisit this week: 1.04 - Michael Fallon Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for the rights of workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au Sort your super with CBUS in their 40th year: cbussuper.com.au Get 20% off your cask of MacIness scotch whisky! Email them with the code ICCWHISKYCRICKET20 at macinneswhisky.com Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: t20vision.com/FINALWORD Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Rohit's India the best in ODI history? India clinched the Champions Trophy 2025 by beating New Zealand. Rohit Sharma's team played a dominant campaign, winning the title without losing a single game. Since taking over the team, Rohit has changed the culture in the Indian team, first under the stewardship of Rahul Dravid and then Gautam Gambhir. This has resulted in India dominating the ICC white-ball competitions, where they reached the final in the 2023 ODI World Cup and won two trophies in 2024 (T20 World Cup) and 2025 (Champions Trophy). So, where does that put Rohit on the list of incredible white-ball captains that India has had? And where does this Indian team rank in terms of the best white-ball sides in the world? In this episode of the Sledging Room Podcast, Akshay Ramesh, Kingshuk Kusari, and Alan John review the Champions Trophy Final and shed light on all the talking points of the tournament. Stick around till the end, where Akshay continues to ask his weekly trivia question. Produced by Prateek Lidhoo Sound mix by Suraj Singh
Trigger Warning & Disclaimer: Gambling, Betting, and Fantasy sports involve risk. A lot of information shared here might be triggering for those who gamble or in recovery. We recorded this to bring forth the issues involved with Gambling, Betting, and Fantasy Sports. Same goes for all the links in the shownotes.In this episode, we have MV and Aditya who are joined by Swaroop Swaminathan from The New Indian Express.Swaroop has been with the daily for a decade and has covered two Asian Games, two Hockey WCs, the recently concluded Chess World Championship, the 2016 T20 World Cup, 2023 ODI World Cup & was there for the WTC Finals in 2023. He won the Red Ink Award on Mariappan Thagavelu who won a Gold Medal for India at the Rio Paralympics.We go down memory lane to the origins of Fantasy Cricket with Super Selector to season long IPL fantasy to Dream 11 and now the plethora of Betting Websites openly out and about the Indian internet and all around us.Some Notes about Fantasy Sports in India -In FY23, 18 Crore (180 million) users were playing fantasy sports. By FY27 - it will be 50 Crore (half a billion)40% users are between ages 25-34 - the so-called demographic dividend of India (Statista)India fantasy sports market is projected to witness a CAGR of 20.88% during the forecast period FY2024-FY2031, growing from USD 751 million in FY2023 to USD 3423.54 million in FY2031. (Markets and Data)Links to Swaroop's pieces- Swaroop's piece on Fantasy Cricket from 2023 - State of Play - Swaroop's piece on Surrogate Advertising in Cricket- On Ban Cloud over BCCI's partners - here.- On Illegality of betting but rampant tips on Instagram reels - here.Other Links on Gambling/BettingJohn Oliver on Daily Fantasy Sports (Youtube Link)Guardian's flagship Football podcast - Football Weekly spoke to a Gambling Addict and reporters covering Gambling. First person account of a Gambling Addict by James Grimes in The GuardianUseful Links for help for Gambling AddictionThere are numerous resources on the internet to go through and understand responsible gambling. We strongly suggest you take a look. https://www.responsiblegambling.org/https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/INDIAWe found that HOPE TRUST helps with Gambling addiction in India.
"If you can meet with triumph and disaster, and treat those two imposters just the same..." As Rudyard Kipling was well aware, success and failure are relative. Neither change who we fundamentally are, and life goes on. One man who understands this is England cricket captain Jos Buttler, who led England to T20 World Cup success, and who recently stood down as England captain My links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/
Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Charu Sharma discuss what is next for the International Cricket Council after Geoff Allardice resigned as Chief Executive. He leaves after four years in the role in order to 'pursue other challenges'. Allardice was appointed as Chief Executive in 2021 of the ICC and during his tenure has been involved in major developments including bringing the Men's T20 World Cup to the USA and the creation of the World Test Championship. The decision comes less than two months after India's Jay Shah became Chair and with the Champions Trophy due to get underway next month. The Stumped team discuss his legacy and who may be appointed in the role.Hobart Hurricanes have won their first Big Bash title largely thanks to lifelong Hurricanes fan Mitchell Owen who scored 108 in the final. Clint Wheeldon tells us more about the hometown hero and what this could mean for his cricketing career.Plus history has been made at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with a Women's Test Match taking place there for the first time since 1949. The Test celebrates the 90th anniversary of Women's Test Cricket. We are joined by David Studham who is the librarian at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to tell us about their collection.Photo: Geoff Allardice, former cricketer and ICC chief during day five of the ICC World Test Championship Final between Australia and India at The Oval on June 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Kerr was named the player of the tournament when the White Ferns triumphed at last year's T20 World Cup. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
Welcome to the Islamabad United Podcast, hosted and produced by Backward Point. This episode features Haider Ali who takes us through his under-19 days to his playing career for Pakistan. *Due to technical issues, we lost the audio from the mics but tried our best to still make the podcast audible. Hosted and produced by @backwardpointpod Design & BTS by Finoto Studio
We look back at the best of Stumped in 2024, which gives you a chance to listen to some of the standout moments from the last twelve months including our trip to New York. The USA co-hosted the Men's T20 World Cup for the first time and we spoke to fans from around the world about how cricket can grow in America. Plus, we spoke to Bryan R Caine who is an umpire in the United States about his love of the game and how it can develop in the future. We also hear from one of the greatest batters of all time, the West Indies legend Brian Lara who joined Alison in the commentary box at Lord's. He shared what it meant to him when he scored 400 not out for his country and if he believes Test Cricket is sustainable long-term. New Zealand won their first ever T20 World Cup, when they beat South Africa in the final. All-rounder Maddy Green took us back to that special day and shared the emotion she felt about finally getting that winners medal around her neck. Plus, the Stumped team debate whether reaching 100 Test caps carries the same significance it used to? And arguably England's greatest ever bowler Jimmy Anderson finally hung up his boots this year, when he retired from international cricket. He joined the team to talk about retirement, personal loss and what is next for both himself and England.Photo: Cricket fans cheer and wave the Indian flag during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium at Eisenhower Memorial Park in East Meadow, New York on June 9, 2024(Photo by J. Conrad Williams, Jr./Newsday RM via Getty Images)
T20 World Cup winning coach Ben Sawyer has extended his contract with the White Ferns for two more years. Sawyer has been in charge since mid-2022 and over that time has guided the team through highs and lows. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
Welcome to Cyrus Says! Robin Uthappa's journey is nothing short of amazing! From growing up in Kodagu to smashing it on the big stage, he's given us some unforgettable moments – like that clutch 50 against Pakistan in the 2007 T20 World Cup. He's played for top IPL teams like KKR, CSK, and more. But it hasn't always been smooth – Robin's been open about battling depression and how he found his way through. This one's got cricket, struggles, and a whole lot of inspiration – don't miss it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former nurse Lucy Letby became one of the UK's most notorious child killers after she was convicted in 2023 of harming and murdering babies in her care. The nurse was found guilty by two juries after lengthy trials, but now there's been speculation over whether some evidence in the Letby trial was reliable. BBC Special Correspondent Judith Moritz is the co-author of the book Unmasking Lucy Letby: The untold story of the killer nurse. She joins Nuala McGovern to discuss what she has discovered since the trial ended.The actor J. Smith Cameron is currently on stage in London's West End alongside Mark Rylance in Juno and the Paycock. It's a play about a working class family in Dublin during the1922 Irish Civil War. J joins Nuala to discuss this, as well as her starring role in Succession where she played Gerri Kellman.Last weekend, the adaptation of Jilly Cooper's classic 1980s bonkbuster Rivals landed on Disney+. The eight-part series is set in a fictional upper-class Cotswolds community and features media, politics and lots and lots of sex. So what does this moment of steamy nostalgia tell us about sex in 2024? Nuala talks to Dayna McAlpine, a sex and relationships writer and lifestyle editor at HuffPost UK, and Rowan Pelling, co-editor at Perspective and former editor of the Erotic Review.New Zealand have won, against the odds, the Women's T20 World Cup – an achievement that may mark a turning point for women's cricket, so often dominated by Australia. Nuala is joined by batting all-rounder and a stalwart of the White Ferns, Suzie Bates.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Maryam Maruf Editor: Karen Dalziel Studio Manager: Gayl Gordon
Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber-Jarrod and Behram talk extensively about New Zealand's thumping win over South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup final in Dubai, becoming the fourth team ever to be crowned champions of the format.-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.Each week, Jarrod Kimber hosts a live talk show on a Youtube live stream, where you can pop in and ask Jarrod a question live on air. Find Jarrod on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JarrodKimberYT.To check out my video podcasts on Youtube : https://youtube.com/@JarrodKimberPodcasts-This podcast is edited and mixed by Ishit Kuberkar, he's at https://instagram.com/soundpotionstudio & https://twitter.com/ishitkMukunda Bandreddi is in charge of our video side.
Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber-Jarrod and Behram review South Africa's historic semi-final win vs Australia in Dubai, to seal their berth in consecutive T20 World Cup finals.-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.Each week, Jarrod Kimber hosts a live talk show on a Youtube live stream, where you can pop in and ask Jarrod a question live on air. Find Jarrod on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JarrodKimberYT.To check out my video podcasts on Youtube : https://youtube.com/@JarrodKimberPodcasts-This podcast is edited and mixed by Ishit Kuberkar, he's at https://instagram.com/soundpotionstudio & https://twitter.com/ishitkMukunda Bandreddi is in charge of our video side.
With MPs set to vote on a bill that puts forward proposals to give terminally ill people the right to end their lives, many of those who are against the bill worry about the lack of nuance put forward in debates. Actress and disability rights activist Liz Carr is one of those people. In this week's Bush Telegraph, ahead of the bill's introduction to parliament next week, Hannah chats to Liz about her documentary Better Off Dead?, the arguments against assisted dying, and why we aren't hearing a more balanced debate on the subject. Meanwhile in sport, Jen catches us up with the women's T20 World Cup, and looks ahead to the UCI Track Cycling World Championships, next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For Americans who've never watched a cricket match before, now may be the best time to start. Because for the first time ever, Team USA has drawn global attention, after shocking the world in an upset over Pakistan last Thursday. And that feat looks all the more improbable when you learn who exactly is on this roster. So today, ESPN's own Aishwarya Kumar explains how they pulled it off, and why this Men's T20 World Cup tournament looks like a watershed moment for American cricket. You can stream Team USA's Wednesday and Friday matches against India and Ireland at 10:30 AM Eastern Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy Friday! We're back in the swing. Team USA just defeated Pakistan at Cricket at the T20 World Cup yesterday and it's their national sport! Is Miss Maryland is a dude? Yes but Miss USA is NOT the same as Miss America. Is Miss Alabama is a house? Yes but that was “National American Miss” not Miss America. It's very confusing. Ukraine confirmed this week that US-made weapons have struck targets inside Russia, all but assuring we're gearing up for WW3. Former Vice President Joe Biden is pandering hard after Donald Trump's bogus guilty charge did not hurt him in the polls. Mexico just elected its first female president for some reason. We're all getting hyped for Alien: Romulus so we're peeping the trailer today, and so much more!GUEST: Josh Firestine & Lane the BrainSOURCES: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-june-7-2024Join MugClub to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/mugclub NEW MERCH! https://crowdershop.com/ Subscribe to my podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/louder-with-crowder/ FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficial Music by @Pogo