Podcasts about Test cricket

With Justin Langer and Darren Lehmann's names being floated as possible English head coach replacements for McCullum, Corbin and Ed break down these vastly different characters and why they may or may not fit the role.The boys also chat through the Ash Gardner news and the relevance to actual cricket, the legacy of Sir Garfield Sobers, the various white ball cricket results from the northern hemisphere and we read out your Bazball haikus.To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.auABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,' hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast'

Brendon McCullum has been sacked as English test cricket coach, so was the chapter worth pursuing or are they back where they started? Corbin & Ed assess the Bazball reign that brought wins, aggression and new faces with off field issues and on field brain fades. Expect some contrarian views for a contrarian coach.As well, the boys wonder who coaches England next, whether this opens the door for a Ben Stokes un-retirement for the Ashes in 2027 and there's also news in the BBL with the opening match in India, states disagreeing again plus the listener questions aren't slowing down.To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.auABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,' hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast'

The Analyst Simon Hughes joins the show to chat about the firing of Brendon McCullum from his position as England Men's Test Cricket Coach, England beating India in 4 straight T20 Matchups, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil Manthorp is joined by Cricket Analyst and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber & Women's Cricket Commentator Georgie Heath to look back at Day 2 of the Only Test between England Women and India Women at Lord's, with India closing on 154-1, a lead of 269 runs. Are England showing fatigue after their T20 World Cup campaign? Have India just adapted to conditions better, or are their players more suited to Test Cricket? Did England get their team selection wrong?Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of this Test Match on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @AJarrodKimber @GeorgieHeath27Hosts: Neil Manthorp, Jarrod Kimber & Georgie HeathProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney focus their attention on the Black Caps' one day series in the Caribbean. They also discuss Australia's dominance at the W20 tournament in England, what can be done to make the White Ferns competitive again, and along with Peter Holland, they relive some memories from Kane Williamson's 16 years of international cricket. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh from their triumph against England, the Black Caps are back in action with another series. They're set to face the West Indies in a five match ODI series, with the first match beginning at 6:30 tomorrow morning. Bowler for the side, Jayden Lennox joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the series. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 350 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. At the Home of Cricket, the women's Test between India and England is far more than just another fixture. For decades, women were excluded from playing at Lord's, making every red-ball match at this iconic venue a reminder of how far the game has come and how much further it still has to go.This episode asks a question that sits at the heart of the women's game today: does women's Test cricket genuinely have a future, or has it simply never been given the opportunity to succeed?Nitesh Mathur of Broken Cricket Dreams joins us as we break down the economics of women's Test cricket, exploring the financial realities, broadcasting challenges, scheduling constraints, and the growing reluctance among several cricket boards to invest in the longest format. As franchise leagues continue to expand and white-ball cricket dominates commercial conversations, where does Test cricket fit into the women's game?The timing of this debate couldn't be more significant. Just days after a packed crowd of 28,887 spectators turned up at Lord's for the Women's T20 World Cup Final, proving that fans will show up for the women's game when it's marketed and showcased properly, we're once again asking whether the same belief and investment can be extended to Test cricket.We also discuss the wider implications of boards stepping away from women's Tests, including concerns around nations like the West Indies and New Zealand scaling back long-format commitments, and what that could mean for player development, competitive balance, and the identity of the women's game itself.From governance and commercial priorities to media narratives, fan culture, and the ICC's role, this is a conversation about much more than one match. It's about whether the pinnacle of cricket should be available to women in the same way it has always been for men.Because perhaps the real question isn't whether women's Test cricket is commercially viable. It's whether the game has ever truly been given a fair chance.

To celebrate our 250h episode we are joined by Tennis Coach Justin Cook (from the JC Tennis Centre) to run his expert eye over the prospects for Wimbledon.We also have a wide array of sports including World Cup Football, T20 and Test Cricket (including the surprise resignation of England skipper Ben Stokes). We have rugby union, golf, athletics, rugby league and the return of "Get a Grip"!

Ed Cowan is an Australian test cricketer, investor, podcaster and author.He's one of those people whose name I jotted down 6 years ago when I started the show earmarked as a ‘dream guest'.He played in a golden era of Australian cricket and did so at a time when I was obsessed with the sport myself (I had delusions about being a test cricketer) and therefore like the music of your youth those cricketers you grew up with leave a certain impression. I've since been a long time listener of his 'Scaling Up' podcast series and tune in weekly for the ABC Cricket Podcast where he is a co-host.Ed has an occasionally controversial, but always influential voice on the Australian cricketing landscape.It's an absolute pleasure to have recorded this with him.He had 32 test innings for Australia across 18 matches, scored one test hundred and over 1000 runs in total.You'll find a link to both his book and his podcast here. Leave a review on Apple or Spotify (nothing does more to help grow the show)It's an enormous pleasure to have spoken with Ed, we discussed...How Ed always kept a foot in multiple worlds, even though it came at a cost. The transition out of professional sport and why so many athletes struggle with it.His mentor Peter RoebuckMental health in cricket and how the culture has shifted.His Test career: the debut hundred, the weight of expectation, homework-gate, and his illness that coincided with the Ashes and the end of his international career.Ed's views on IPL money, BBL privitisation and governance.The business of cricket: how he'd restructure Cricket Australia, player pay, and bringing patient, evergreen capital into the Big Bash.And, as always, the role serendipity has played in his life, to which, as an opening batsman, he had the perfect answer.Timestamps...00:00 — Realising a cricket career was possible02:17 — Under-19s in Sri Lanka, surrounded by future Test players07:38 — The transition myth: why it's a decade, not twelve months14:08 — Do athletes have too much free time?17:03 — Travel, brooding, and the Matthew Talbot shelter that shifted his perspective27:02 — The Cricinfo depression piece33:31 — NSW's logjam of talent and the fresh start in Tasmania36:30 — Called up to Australia; the left-handed-opener mystery39:36 — Peter Roebuck: discipline, mangoes, and the debut century dedicated to him44:43 — The 18 innings: expectation, emotional regulation, homework-gate50:42 — The Ashes, falling ill, and his final Test54:00 — Resentment, selection, and "perception is reality"55:12 — Death of a Gentleman, the IPL, and cricket's governance crisis1:00:23 — Ambitions in cricket; the ABC podcast as a public service1:08:08 — Privatising the Big Bash and bringing in patient capital1:13:55 — Serendipity, Gideon Haig, and "I was an opening batsman"Some choice snippets from the conversation.On transition out of sport"A lot of sportspeople think transition is your last twelve months of playing and your first twelve months of the real world. That's only a tiny speck of what it actually looks like. You come out of sport and you're at the bottom of the next mountain — you've got the tools to climb it, but that's another journey in and of itself."On identity"One of the thresholds is: do you still think of yourself as a cricketer? It's not part of my identity anymore at all. Some people say, 'You're the guy who used to play cricket.' Yeah, that was me. But that takes a while."On the perspective that pulled him out of a funk (volunteering at the Matthew Talbot shelter)"Here I was brooding over nicking one to second slip the day before. And here are guys who hadn't made any bad choices — they were just out of luck."On the chip on his shoulder"You think I'm not training hard enough? I'll beat you in the beep test. You think I'm not preparing properly? I'll get a hundred on the weekend."On why cricket breeds brooders"The output's objective. There's nothing subjective about getting a twenty-ball duck. And the time lag from error to atonement is long — it can be two days, and you're doing nothing.""The key to good mental health in cricket is celebrating your teammates' success. That's rarer than you'd think."On the fresh start in Tasmania"The joy of a fresh start is you can be whoever you want to be the moment you walk in the door. There's no judgment about what school you went to. You're judged from day one only."On luck (the serendipity close)"Two more centimetres of Morne Morkel's size-fourteen boot behind the line, and I'm out for forty-eight. No one remembers Ed Cowan, Test century.""The harder you work, the luckier you get. Luck can come and find you — but it's up to each individual to make that lucky moment count."On the business of cricket"Our best players probably don't get paid enough, and our worst players get paid too much.""An IPL owner's incentive is not to grow the Big Bash. It's to pillage the Big Bash so the IPL gets stronger."Podcast Starter PacksInvestigative JournalistsOffshore Finance/Kleptocracy & Money LaunderingGeopolitics/Economics/Economic DevelopmentExplorers & AdventurersLeave a review on Apple or Spotify (nothing does more to help grow the show)

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 3 of the third Test between England and New Zealand. New Zealand closed on 120-3, leading by 204 runs. Are New Zealand now favourites to win this Test & the series after an 11-wicket day? How impressive has Zak Foulkes been since coming in as an injury replacement? Is Nathan Smith one of the most under-rated bowlers in Test Cricket? How valuable is it for New Zealand to have a bowler like Will O'Rourke in their attack? How will the pitch behave as we head into Day 4? Has Rachin Ravindra learnt from his first innings dismissal?Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between England and New Zealand on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison and Jeremy ConeyProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 2 of the third Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with England closing on 223-2, still trailing by 215 runs. Has Ben Stokes yet again shown his worth to this England side after helping dismiss New Zealand quickly on Day 2? How important was it for Ben Duckett to return to form with a 7th Test century? Will New Zealand feel hard done by after a couple of controversial third umpire decisions? Do we need specialist third umpires in Test Cricket? How will the pitch be viewed with just 12 wickets falling in the opening 2 days?Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison and Jeremy ConeyProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by TMS commentator Daniel Norcross and Peter Holland to assess the Oval test and look ahead to the one at Trent Bridge. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England wicket-keeper Matt Prior and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 1 of the second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval, with New Zealand closing on 291-7 after being put in to bat.Who will be the happier of the two sides after Day 1? Will New Zealand feel like they've wasted an opportunity by throwing so many wickets away? Will England feel they've gave too many extras away when on top? What did they make of Sonny Baker's first day as a Test Cricketer? Does Jofra Archer's battle with Glenn Phillips prove why Test Cricket remains the pinnacle?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @MattPrior13Hosts: Jon Norman, Matt Prior and Jeremy ConeyProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney pay tribute to Kane Williamson, and discuss who is best suited to replace the batting maestro. They also discuss the changes England was forced to make, resulting in a squad unrecognisable as the one that won the first test, and the key improvement the White Ferns will need to make if they want to make the WT20 semi-finals. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kane Williamson has pulled stumps, retiring from international cricket. The big question is, why now? Mid-series in England, with a mouth-watering test schedule over the next seven months, including a four-test tour of Australia —the one unconquered frontier for this NZ test team— and on the cusp of joining a very exclusive group of cricketers to have scored 10 thousand test runs. Why would Kane Williamson retire now? Firstly, he's never been motivated by his personal numbers. I don't think he could tell you how many test runs he's scored, but I reckon he might be able to tell you about the test victories he's been a part of. That's where he differed from the only other player who could challenge him as our greatest ever – Sir Richard Hadlee. Paddles was tremendously stats-driven, and his quest to reach personal milestones was to the immense benefit of New Zealand. The fact he wanted to achieve milestones and chase records helped the teams he played in achieve amazing things. Two very different players. Two very different approaches. Two equally effective methods. But Kane Williamson wouldn't have thought to himself, "If I hang around, I could bring up 10-thousand test runs." He would have thought, "What is best for the team?" If the best thing for the team was for him not to play, he would happily have carried the drinks. That was never in question, of course; certain players live above the selection line and if they're fit, they play. Kane was always above the line. If he was on 99 not out and the best thing for the team was to declare, he would have declared. If he got a duck but the team won, he would genuinely have been happier than if he got a double-hundred and they lost. His personal numbers were only relevant in the context of what those numbers —those runs— contributed to what the team achieved. And in a sport which is so stats-driven, and in which players live and die by the numbers, they were almost completely incidental to him. A good friend of mine messaged me about this, this morning and said, "Kane was a superstar who never sought to be a superstar." That sums it up very well. In the most individual of team sports, he was never anything other than the ultimate team man. We were lucky to have him. To witness his greatness, to benefit from his genius, to enjoy his generational ability to play a game we love so much. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kane Williamson era is over. The Black Cap is stepping away from international cricket ahead of the second test against England – pulling stumps on an extraordinary career. Williamson finishes with the most New Zealand test runs, most centuries and an astonishing average of 54.06. Neil Wagner —a long-time teammate of Williamson— told Piney he was meticulous about what he did, and the effort he put in was second to none. “I think he can look back, y'know, fondly and know he's probably played arguably the biggest part ever in New Zealand cricket, in creating, I guess, a legacy, but also an environment that others can come in and flourish.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kane Williamson has padded up for the last time. He announced his retirement from international cricket ahead of the second test against England at Lords, bringing his highly successful over 15 year career to a close. One of Williamson's earliest teammates was BJ Watling, who played in the same game in which Williamson debuted for the Northern Districts. Watling told Piney his skill was apparent pretty early on and it wasn't long until he was straight into the runs. “I'm not sure if it was his first or second season, but he scored about seven 50s in a row in one of our one-day comps.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kane Williamson's impact on New Zealand cricket is being highlighted. The Black Cap announced his retirement from the international game overnight, stepping back ahead of the second match against England. Someone who may have watched Williamson more than anyone else is cricket author Dylan Cleaver, who told Piney that the cricketer definitely sits at either first or second in terms of the country's all-time greats. “He's a genius, and what he's done at the crease over 16 years for New Zealand is unprecedented.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Neil Manthorpe, cricket writer and analyst, about the latest controversy surrounding England Test captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson. They discuss the ECB investigation into an alleged curfew breach, questions over England's team culture, the possibility of stricter disciplinary measures, and what the saga could mean for Stokes' future as captain. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We don't know much but from what we do know, it was typically Kane. New Zealand's greatest-ever batsman – and arguably our greatest-ever cricketer. One of the modern game's finest called his teammates for a mid-tour coffee and a chat. No big press conference. No farewell tour. No New Zealand summer or Boxing Day test at the MCG. No standing ovations. No fans. Not even one more single, measly game. In an action typical of the man's famously understated nature, Kane Williamson retired from international cricket. If you're not really a big cricket fan, all good. But if that's the case, it's easy to under-appreciate just significant Kane Williamson's impact has been. I think there's a good argument to be made that on name recognition alone, Kane Williamson is the single most-famous New Zealander on the planet. Not Peter Jackson or Lorde or Jacinda Ardern. Kane Williamson. I remember backpacking through Punjab with my brother a few years ago. Everywhere we went, the locals wanted to ask the New Zealander travellers about a little bearded guy from Tauranga. In South Asia, he's a true household name. Cricket is a game that lends itself gloriously to statistics. For Kane Williamson, the numbers are amazing, but they will never tell the full story. The sport is as political as any other and at the end of the day it's driven by money. Consequently, compared to England, Australia, and India, the Black Caps are starved of tests. Kane Williamson is already considered one of the Fab Four, the greatest batsmen of his generation, but compared to the others, he played far fewer games on average each year. So many memories. Test centuries in eleven countries. Centuries at the Basin. A century at Lords. And a loss in an ODI World Cup final on a boundary count-back after a tie, and a tied super over, surely among most absurd defeat in sporting history. Kane responded with a wry smile and "it's a bit of a shame the ball hit Stokesy's bat." Yeah, you don't say? No athlete has ever had a better claim to bitterness and declined it so completely. Two years later, without the benefits of a home crowd, he captained the Black Caps to the World Test Championship. Redemption. In some ways, Kane Williamson has given us a different model of New Zealand male sporting greatness. He's small. He's soft-spoken. In an age where cricket has increasingly become a contest of brawn and power, he has distinguished himself with guile, wit and temperament. I'll never forget his celebrations when he scored his first test century, because there were none. While his Australian counterparts would scream and whoop and leap and wahoo every time they crossed the threshold, Kane would calmly remove his helmet, gesture once or twice at the crowd and shake his batting partner's hand, wipe the sweat from his brow, and retake his stance. Forever spinning that Grey-Nicolls as the bowler ran to the crease, perfectly balanced, with so much time, watching the ball right under his eyes. Williamson said he stepped away mid-series to “allow other leaders to emerge.” He denied himself the ceremony and the celebration. It might have come as a surprise to those of us who woke up and saw the headlines from overnight, but in many ways, it was the most Williamson thing imaginable. I think I speak for every New Zealand Cricket fan when I say I will miss his presence keenly, but man, I'm so grateful for everything he represented and achieved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Anderson revealed to 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross and Russel who he thought would replace Ben Stokes as England cricket Test captain if he decided to step down following a nightclub incident.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney conduct a postmortem on the Lord's test which provided less than two days of cricket on a sub-standard pitch. Plus, former England spinner Vic Marks and statistician Andy Zaltzman joined them to review the proceedings from the home of cricket. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Black Cap Rachin Ravindra and White Ferns Coach Ben Sawyer as both teams prepare for major events in England. Plus, former Black Cap Hamish Marshall shares a few of his memories of playing at Lords. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Our Last Week, Anuvab and Kunaal discuss our never-ending appetite for cricket while passionately defending the slower, more meditative format of Test cricket. Kunaal who has recently returned from China, has a fresh conundrum, and the duo tackle a listener dilemma from someone who wants to support them, but not enough for them to become full-blown influencers.PS. Send us your conundrums to be featured in an upcoming episode.(You can send us your conundrums at ourlastweek@audiomatic.in or simply DM on Instagram or comment on the video.)

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by special guest Wisden Editor Lawrence Booth to chat about the release of the 163rd edition of the cricketers' bible, the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. They also reflect on the White Ferns' one day series against England and the postponed NZ T20 competition. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man in the middle of the BBL privatisation debate is Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg and he sits down with Corbin for half an hour to pull back the curtain on one of the most talked about cricket decisions in decades.Find out why Greenberg says that trying to convince the States was “like trying to land a very big jumbo jet on a very skinny runway”. The two run through the possibility of a hybrid model, the place for gambling, a potential T20 leagues Grand Slam, what type of investors might be interested and how the Big Bash and test cricket can coexist in a busy schedule over Summer.Big topic, big guest, must listen.To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.auABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,' hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast'

The Prof and lamented over our mutual love of Test Cricket. Is it doomed?

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the Black Caps' tour of Bangladesh and look at the challenges the new NZ Cricket is facing. Plus, they dive into the White Ferns squad named for the World Cup, and ask whether the substitution rule needs to be revised. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Emilio Gay now the front-runner to open alongside Ben Duckett for England against New Zealand this summer? How does he feel about the noise regarding a potential selection? Did he move to Durham to further his England chances? What did he say to the West Indies after they attempted to get him to play Test Cricket for the region? Does he thrive under the spotlight? What now for Cameron Steel after his career was cut short by an ankle injury at the age of just 30? Will Steven Finn make a good England selector? Is it a bad look to have wicket-keepers bowling in games that are drifting towards a draw in the County Championship?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just weeks after they were brought in, the new rules allowing replacement players in England's County Championship could be changed at the end of the first block of fixtures. Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss how using substitutes in Australian, Indian and English domestic cricket is working and debate the merits of introducing them to international cricket. The team also reflect on Smriti Mandhana becoming India's highest run scorer in International T20s. Plus. we find out more about how the ICC is developing cricket across Europe. Esther de Lange, ICC European Development Officer, joins the team along with Scotland's Nayma Sheikh, who played in the recent ICC Europe XI v MCC at Lord's. Photo: Jonny Bairstow of Yorkshire receives medical attention during Day Four of the Rothesay County Championship Division One match between Somerset and Yorkshire at The Cooper Associates County Ground on September 11, 2025 in Taunton, England (Credit: Getty Images)

This week on Menners Masterclass, we revisit one of my all-time favourite interviews — a classic conversation with Shane Watson, originally recorded in 2022. Watson reflects on a remarkable career that spanned multiple eras of cricket, from the dominance of Australia's golden generation through to the rise of T20 leagues and the IPL. He opens up on the challenges that shaped him — injuries, pressure, and the mental battles that impacted his consistency — while also sharing the lessons that allowed him to thrive later in his career. A major theme throughout is mindset. Watson candidly explains how not understanding mental skills early on held him back, and how learning to manage mental energy and “get out of his own way” unlocked his best performances toward the end of his career. Along the way, he shares stories from Ashes campaigns, World Cup wins, and the intensity of franchise cricket, as well as advice for the next generation navigating modern pressures like social media. A thoughtful, honest, and insightful conversation — and a standout episode from the archive. (01:20) Early career, injuries, and longevity across cricket eras(03:40) Turning point: freedom, mindset, and IPL influence(07:00) Mentorship from Shane Warne & Ricky Ponting(10:30) Family influence and early foundations(18:30) Pressure of following Australia's golden generation(23:00) Test debut and achieving the Baggy Green dream(29:30) Mental struggles, conversion rates, and performance mindset(48:30) World Cups, IPL intensity, and elite competition insights 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.

This week's been one of despair for New Zealand cricket lovers, after the Black Caps were outclassed in the twenty-20 world cup final. But, today is a special anniversary in cricket history - it's 70 years since New Zealand won its first test match, after 26 years of trying.The win over the West Indies at Auckland's Eden Park came in our 45th attempt. None of the New Zealand players from that match survive, but our reporter Jimmy Ellingham has tracked down a couple of supporters who saw the historic occasion firsthand.

Mitch Turner, Christina Matthews and Nicky Shaw discuss Australia's series win after they won the Test by 10 wickets. 

Australia were dominant in Day 2 of the women's day-night Test at the WACA, and Mitch Turner and Christina Matthews dissect everything that happened on the field. Plus, they chat to Aussie superstar Annabel Sutherland after her fourth test century and two wickets.

Retiring Australian captain Alyssa Healy chats to Mitch Turner and Christina Matthews about her final international series, the lessons she's learned, and what's next.

Mitch Turner and Christina Matthews wrap up Day 1 of the women's day-night Test at the WACA and speak to young Aussie star Lucy Hamilton who shone bright in her international test debut, taking 3 wickets in her first showing.

Victoria and Melbourne Renegades captain Sophie Molineux has been announced as the new captain of the Australian women's cricket team. Molineux's first assignment in charge will be the T20 leg of the multi-format series against India, with Alyssa Healy to lead in the ODIs and Test for one last time. The new Aussie skipper caught up with Brett Sprigg on Summer Grandstand. 

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to round up the week's biggest stories. They look ahead to talkSPORT 2's live and exclusive coverage of England's tour of Sri Lanka, and debate if Jofra Archer holds the key in whether England go far in the T20 World Cup. The Island's Cricket Writer Rex Clementine gives them the lowdown on Sri Lanka and their preparations for the series. They discuss Eoin Morgan's comments about franchise Cricket, and if it has actually saved the longest format of the game. Plus, they round up the week's biggest stories, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Stuart Clark recap Australia's 4-1 Ashes series win after a 5-wicket 5th Test victory in Sydney.

Jacob Bethell's maiden Test century kept England in the fight on Day 4 of the Sydney Test. Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Stuart Clark are joined by Usman Khawaja to break it all down.

THE FINAL ASHES TEST IN SYDNEY AND THE FUTURE OF TEST CRICKET Colleague Jeremy Zakis. Jeremy Zakis discusses the final Ashes test in Sydney, noting that heavy storms threaten to wash out the match, potentially handing England a "moral victory" if they perform well before the rain hits. He observes that Englandsurprised him by employing a hybrid strategy—mixing conservative play with their aggressive "Bazball" style—which allowed them to accelerate strategically. Conversely, Zakis notes that Australia stuck to a conservative tempo and failed to counter England's aggression quickly enough, causing their run rate to lag. He views this final game as a glimpse into the future of test cricket, anticipating Australia might test younger players or T20-style tactics.

After 5468 days England's men have won a Test Match in Australia!Felix jumps into the hot seat and England and Lancs bowler Kate Cross is our special guest as we try and work out what the hell happened at the MCG over two ridiculous days of Test Cricket. Plus Wicketkeepers as drummers,Mattchin predicts the future of Test cricket, names for Jimmy's bar, why 2026 will be 'The Year of the Big Nose' and will Felix never watch cricket ever again?

England finally broke their drought in Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, but the speed of the win caught everyone off guard. Corbin and Ed unpack a Boxing Day Test that raced from first ball to result in just two days, with Ed capturing the feeling around the ground simply: “It felt deflating.”England's win was shaped by standout individual performances. Josh Tongue earned Player of the Match after spearheading Australia's first-innings collapse, with Brydon Carse and Gus Atkinson providing key support. In the chase, Jacob Bethell steadied the innings before Harry Brook closed out the win. For Australia, Scott Boland again impressed, while Travis Head and Alex Carey offered resistance with the bat.Despite the constant action, Ed reckoned that “some things in life are best enjoyed slowly,” and this match “didn't get time to breathe,” with Corbin describing it as a contest where “the result arrived before the story.” England took the points. Corbin and Ed look ahead to what comes next.ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda. Whether it's Ashes results, the latest in live fixtures or you just need a hit of cricket banter.Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,' hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast'

Australia hold the early edge after Day One in Adelaide, finishing on a surface that, as Ed put it, “looked tennis-bally” and made scoring off the front foot hard work. Corbin and Ed break down the dismissals, uneven bowling, and why conditions are likely to ease as the Test unfolds.The guys talk Alex Carey's century, the impact of Steve Smith's late withdrawal, Usman Khawaja's recall and 82, and the looming influence of Mitch Starc once Australia take the ball.With a record crowd, big tactical questions ahead, and, in Cowan's words, “a proper day of Test cricket” in the books, the verdict is clear: the game is alive, but Australia are slightly ahead.ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda. Whether it's Ashes results, the latest in live fixtures or you just need a hit of cricket banter, Corbin and Ed are here to keep you up to date on the game in Australia and abroad.Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,' hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast'

Winning team member of the 2005 Ashes series, Matt Hoggard, joined reporter Courtney Walsh for a scathing review of England's preparation and first two Tests in Australia, however also explained why he keeps a small glimmer of hope alive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word. Gautam Gambhir, Agarkar must be held accountable, without that, there is no redemption. Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's Shekhar Gupta's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/gaali-cricket-bavuma-stands-tall-indias-test-ego-cut-to-size/2794500/

What does the history of Test cricket show us about identity? In this episode, Joey D'Urso speaks to award-winning author Tim Wigmore about how the players and the stories that have shaped Test cricket's evolution since 1877.  With Test cricket on the cusp of its 150th anniversary, Tim Wigmore looks back at the history of the game and its legacy. Wigmore examines the pathways into elite cricket and the inequalities – economic, racial and infrastructural – that continue to influence who reach the Test arena. From the legacy of English public schools to the barriers faced by players in the Caribbean, South Asia and Africa, he unpacks the structural forces that make Test cricket a symbol of tradition and a stage for international relations. Wigmore shows us what Test cricket reveals about empire, opportunity, and the cultures built around the world's oldest form of the game.  Tim Wigmore is the Deputy Cricket Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph. He writes cricket and a range of other sports, and is based in London. He joined The Telegraph in 2019, and previously contributed to publications including ESPNcricinfo, The New York Times, The New Statesman and The Economist. He is a previous winner of the Wisden Cricket Book of the Year award. His new book, Test Cricket: A History, a global history of the Test format, was published in April 2025. It has since been shortlisted for the 2025 William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, host Richard Graves sits down with Charlie Binns, Lead Nutritionist for the England men's cricket team, fresh from Perth as preparations ramp up for the Ashes. Charlie lifts the lid on what elite fuelling actually looks like across five-day Tests, why recovery is an arms race, and how his team builds simple, repeatable habits the players will actually use, from colour-coded carb periodisation to the humble banana bread on the snack table. He also shares the months of behind-the-scenes logistics you never see: venue-by-venue menus for lunch, tea and post-match; shipping batch-tested supplements across the world; and how day–night “pink ball” Tests flip the entire eating schedule on its head. Expect practical insights, no fluff, and a proper appreciation for just how physically brutal modern cricket really is. What you'll learn from the episode * Cricket's true physical demands: why a Test bowler can cover ~50 km across a match and repeatedly absorb ~8× bodyweight through the front leg, and what that means for fuelling and recovery. * Tour prep, six months out: coordinating stadium caterers, training-day menus, and freighted, batch-tested supplements, plus how strategies are trialled at home before heading overseas. * Match-day fuelling made usable: the role of lunch, tea and all-day snack stations; when to use liquids vs solids; and why simple, high-carb options (wraps, bagels, flapjacks, banana bread) win. * Carbohydrate periodisation in practice: using colour-coded days to align intake with bowling/fielding workloads, then ramping to a high-carb taper before the first ball. * Refuel like a pro: stacking recovery windows, shakes on the final whistle, high-carb changeroom options, team-room snacks, and evening meals, to reduce soreness and restore glycogen for day two (and three). * Day–night Test adjustments: how pink-ball timings shift pre-match, “lunch”, “tea” and sleep hygiene, and the tweaks Charlie makes to keep players alert without compromising recovery. * Communication that sticks: nudging over lecturing, tailoring to individual preferences, and equipping S&C staff to deliver on-ground during play. About Charlie Binns Charlie Binns (BSc, MSc, SENr, UKAD, ISAK) is the Lead Nutritionist for the England & Wales Cricket Board's men's team. He joined the ECB setup after roles across elite rugby and football, including First-Team / Senior Men's Nutritionist at Tottenham Hotspur and consultancy with Birmingham City FC. He also founded CMB Performance & Nutrition, serving athletes and organisations from academy to international level. Charlie's academic route began with a First-Class BSc in Sport & Exercise Nutrition at Leeds Trinity University, followed by an MSc in Applied Sports Nutrition at St Mary's University, Twickenham. He is SENr-registered, UKAD-accredited, and ISAK L1 certified. Before moving into cricket full-time, Charlie built experience in multiple environments to broaden his practice, from Richmond Rugby during his Master's to league and academy football, a deliberate multi-sport grounding he still credits for his applied approach in cricket. Within England Cricket's performance team, Charlie's remit spans: Tour logistics & catering coordination across venues (training, lunch, tea, post-match menus). Carb periodisation frameworks aligned to bowling/fielding loads and match phases. Recovery protocols (e.g., immediate shakes, tart cherry, staged refuelling) to hit repeat high-output days. He's been part of touring groups across the subcontinent, South Africa and Australia, and has supported senior and Lions squads in major series and tournaments. Media reporting has highlighted his role in individualising fuelling targets for players during high-demand campaigns. Outside the ECB, Charlie has hosted CPD for nutritionists across the county game and continues to contribute to practitioner development within cricket.

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