Podcasts about Test cricket

Good luck facing Josh Hazlewood this summer, England.With Corby on a break, Ed is joined by Trent Copeland to unpack the ODI series against India - and the big takeaway? Josh Hazlewood looks in ominous touch heading towards the Ashes.The guys break down all the key talking points from the series, including Sharma and Kohli's poetic SCG farewell, check in on the latest from the Sheffield Shield, and dive (again) into the never-ending Ashes selection debate.

Until the Ashes starts, Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport will be running a segment called 2 for 22. Each weekend at 2:22, we'll catch up with our Ashes talent from the captain Jim Maxwell to all our experts and the BBC crew to relive classic moments and look ahead to what's coming. So set your watch for 2:22! Where our incredible ABC Sport cricket team will share their stories and stick their necks out with predictions for the summer ahead.Today's episode sees Quentin Hull catching up with Jason GIllespie.

Following the Matildas' 2-1 victory over Wales, which saw the return of Sam Kerr to the national side, former Matilda Elise Kellond-Knight spoke to Matt Clinch on Summer Grandstand about what the result means and what Sam Kerr means to the team.

What's your favourite Ashes moment? As part of the lead in for the 2025-26 series, legendary ABC commentator Jim Maxwell is breaking down his six favourite memories from a career spanning more than five decades. In this six part special, Jim and Corbin Middlemas pull apart the moments that have defined a famous rivalry. Part one is the saga that has framed the coming clash, the stumping of Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in 2023. 

A new era in cricket is coming in 2026 with Test Twenty, a combination of T20 and test cricket. This means four innings of twenty overs each for a maximum of 80 overs per game, with each team getting to bat and bowl twice. Lester Kiewit discusses the new incarnation of the game with Telford Vice, South Africa correspondent for Cricbuzz. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i 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.

The countdown to The Ashes is well and truly underway, but while we wait, we've got a short-format series against India to enjoy. Did Corbin and Ed like what they saw in the first ODI against India?Sheffield Shield players are still auditioning for a national call up, who can catch the selectors' eye? And does Cam Bancroft need to take a breather from cricket?Plus, all the latest from the Women's World Cup as teams start to cement their semi-finals spots.

Until the Ashes starts, Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport will be running a segment called 2 for 22. Each weekend at 2:22, we'll catch up with our Ashes talent from the captain Jim Maxwell to all our experts and the BBC crew to relive classic moments and look ahead to what's coming. So set your watch for 2:22! Where our incredible ABC Sport cricket team will share their stories and stick their necks out with predictions for the summer ahead.Today's episode sees Quentin Hull catching up with Jason GIllespie.

The men's summer of cricket gets underway with the start of the ODI series against India tomorrow. Following the white ball leg of the summer, it'll be time for the most highly anticipated Ashes series in 20 years. George Bailey is the Chairman of Selectors for the national side, and the man with the big decisions to make. He joined Quentin Hull on Summer Grandstand to answer all the big selection questions ahead of a massive summer of cricket. 

With Pat Cummin's back injury most likely to rule him out of some Ashes matches, Trent Copeland and Ed Cowan take you through the next tier of players who will be closely monitored to step up into the squad.As the General Manager of Sydney Thunder, Trent shares how they secured Ravi Ashwin for the entire Big Bash season.Plus, the team bring you the latest from the Women's World Cup where Alyssa Healy's captain's knock ensured a recording breaking win for Australia against India.

Until the Ashes starts, Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport will be running a segment called 2 for 22. Each weekend at 2:22, we'll catch up with our Ashes talent from the captain Jim Maxwell to all our experts and the BBC crew to relive classic moments and look ahead to what's coming. So set your watch for 2:22! Where our incredible ABC Sport cricket team will share their stories and stick their necks out with predictions for the summer ahead.Today's episode sees Zane Bojack catching up with Jim Maxwell.

Until the Ashes starts, Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport will be running a segment called 2 for 22. Each weekend at 2:22, we'll catch up with our Ashes talent from the captain Jim Maxwell to all our experts and the BBC crew to relive classic moments and look ahead to what's coming. So set your watch for 2:22! Where our incredible ABC Sport cricket team will share their stories and stick their necks out with predictions for the summer ahead.Today's episode sees Zane Bojack catching up with Darren Lehmann.

The race for opening spots in the Australian batting order for the Ashes is heating up. One of the contenders to partner Usman Khawaja in Perth is Tasmanian opener Jake Weatherald. The left handers stock continues to rise. So how does he think he is placed? 

Before the Ashes this summer, Australia will face India in both an ODI and T20 series. Matt Renshaw has earned a recall to the squad for the clashes and joined Zane Bojack on Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport.

Beau Webster missed the first match of the Shield season with a rolled ankle, putting his Australian spot in jeopardy. On Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport, Zane Bojack caught up with Beau to discuss how his recovery is going.

Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana discuss Chris Woakes' England legacy, the race to open for Australia in the Ashes, West Indies' heavy Test defeat in India and more. 0:00 Intro / 0:38 WPA Health Insurance / 1:13 Patreon / 1:33 Chris Woakes / 18:38 England Lions / 25:41 Who will open for Australia? / 30:11 What's England's best attack? / 35:25 Mad Squirrel / 36:22 India vs West Indies / 45:01 ILT20 auction / 48:23 Cam Steel's blog / 49:24 New Zealand vs Australia / 50:37 Women's World Cup / 55:24 Outro

Sheffield Shield is back for another season, who's auditioning for a spot in the Ashes?Teddy and Corbin take you through their rankings of prospective players who could be opening for Australia.Plus, you'll hear the wash-up from the New Zealand v Australia T20 series and the latest on the Women's ODI World Cup.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on Chris Woakes' retirement from International Cricket. They discuss if his achievements were under-appreciated and whether he was under-rated, and they hear from the man himself. The former Australia bowler Jason Gillespie joins the show to discuss how Australia are shaping up ahead of the Ashes, and what players can stake a claim for a spot in the squad as the Sheffield Shield gets underway. They look back at a dominant win for England at the Women's World Cup, and Machel St Patrick Hewitt from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast joins the show to discuss yet more changes proposed by Cricket West Indies & ask if two-tier Test Cricket is the only way forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the launch of Season 5, host Smithy is joined by England cricketer Ollie Pope as he finalises his preparations for this winter's Ashes. This season continues to shine a light on the personal stories of leading athletes and entertainment stars — and in this episode, Ollie takes us behind the curtain of life at the very top of international cricket.Known for his batting talent and leadership qualities, Ollie speaks candidly about the pressures of elite sport. He reflects on his experiences dealing with online trolls, the mental toll of criticism, and the resilience required to perform in the cauldron of international cricket.In a moving tribute, Ollie also shares his admiration for his late batting coach, Graham Thorpe, highlighting the pivotal role Thorpe played in his development both on and off the field.As one of the key figures in England's Test set-up, Ollie offers a rare and honest insight into how he manages the unique challenges of representing his country on the biggest stage — from bouncing back after injury setbacks to maintaining focus under intense scrutiny.Join us as we go #UnderTheSurface with Ollie Pope for an open and inspiring conversation about resilience, support, and the mental battles that lie behind sporting success.

On Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport, Corbin Middlemas spoke to Grade Cricketer Harjas Singh after he hit a lazily 314 in a 50-over grade game.

On Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport, Zane Bojack caught up with Jake Gordon ahead of the 2nd Bledisloe Cup match in Perth.

On Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport, Zane Bojack caught up with the Australian Women's Cricket team Coach Shelley Nitschke as they look to defend their ODI World Cup in India.

Marcus Harris was travelling with the Test team constantly, and it seemed like he was surely the next man to open but then he just fell away as a contender. Corbin Middlemas on Summer Grandstand caught up with him as they had a chat about what the future may hold for Marcus.

Nathan Lyon is back captaining NSW in the Sheffield Shield and he had time to chat to Corbin Middlemas on Summer Grandstand about his road back to the Australian Cricket team.

On Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport, Corbin Middlemas spoke to Marnus Labuschagne about his chances of getting back into the side ahead of the upcoming Ashes Summer. 

‘This is England's best chance in a long time to take the urn home.' Teddy and Corbin break down England's newly announced 16-man squad for the Ashes this summer.We also update our race to open the batting rankings.Are we getting a bit nervous about these Ashes? Maybe…

Could a New Zealand-based team join the Big Bash T20 cricket competition? NZC governing body chief executive Scott Weenink says they are investigating whether joining the Australian league is viable. Cricket Australia is mulling over expansion options – Singapore, New Zealand, and Canberra have been deemed candidates. Weenink told Mike Hosking they've been in talks for about a year about the potential of adding a men's and women's team to the Big Bash. If it were to happen, he says it wouldn't be at the expense of Super Smash, as it's important to have a strong domestic competition in New Zealand as well. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's raining runs in Aussie cricket - hundreds from Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, and more!But as Ed asks: are all runs created equal?We dive into the recent run frenzy, update our race to open the batting standings, size up the old enemy, and check in on Captain Pat's back worries.

The Tennis Tragic #067 / Bidi Labubu Badu / Matte and David meet to talk about the style selections on show at the 2025 US Open. First, Ian collects his plate graciously, while Adi slides into his World Number One ranking with a US Open trophy and an impassioned Rublev defense. Then, we break out the slide projector and chat Naomi's kit, Andre Swagassi, the Y3 "blur tool" design, Alcaraz as "happy Buddha", Magdalena Frech's Bidi Badu dress, Kostyuk's popped Wilson collar, and all of Venus's glory. David confesses to the superiority of Test Cricket, while Matte explains the difference between a tie and a draw and shares his experience at a silent meditation retreat.

Kyle Jamieson is returning to the Black Caps after an unfortunate run of injuries. He's been named in the squad set to face Australia in the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee series, and has hopes of returning to test cricket down the line. Jamieson told Piney it's certainly on the table, and his odds are higher having taken the path he has, making sure his return to the game as a whole is safe. “On the table for sure, and it's something that I'm definitely working towards.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“My overarching reaction is one of sadness, but not surprise.”Teddy and Corbin unpack the recent controversy as Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav led his team in refusing to shake hands with Pakistan players at the Asia Cup. Plus, which players are best placed to open alongside Usman Khawaja? We launch our very easy to understand ranking system that we'll update as the first Test draws closer.

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Spoiler: We're very worried. Teddy and Corbin discuss the recent news that Pat Cummins will miss the NZ and India white-ball series as he manages a lower back issue in a race to be fit for the first Test of the Ashes. We also check in on Marnus, before diving back into our mailbag. 

In this week's episode Ashwin interviews Tim Wigmore, author of the new book "Test Cricket: A History". They talk about his new book, the longevity of Test Cricket, and the journey from the origins of test cricket to it's current day avatar with Bazball. Check out Tim's book in bookstores near you or online! Edges and Sledges - India's #1 Cricket Podcast #Cricket #India #IPL #BCCI #IPL2025

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 320 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. Cheteshwar Pujara has called time on his international career, closing the chapter on one of Indian cricket's most resolute and defining journeys. In this episode, Srijan joins us as we trace his path from being tagged the “next Dravid” to becoming the backbone of India's Test side, reliving iconic knocks — from his Adelaide century and Sydney marathon to the bruising Gabba vigil. We discuss his technique, temperament, and the role he played in shaping India's overseas triumphs, while also reflecting on the criticisms, challenges, and eventual decline. As India looks to the future, we ask: what is Pujara's true legacy, and how will the game remember the man who made patience a weapon?Thank you so much for tuning in to today's episode and for your incredible support. If you haven't already, make sure to hit the follow button and tap the bell icon on Spotify to stay updated with every new episode.Stay connected with us on social media – follow @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and Threads, and @neverontheback1 on Twitter (now X) for the latest cricket insights, fresh content, and much more throughout this action-packed season.You can also catch the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify for Podcasters, and many other streaming platforms. Plus, Never on the Backfoot is now on YouTube, so don't forget to subscribe for exclusive, in-depth content coming your way.Thanks again for all your love and support. Until next time, stay safe, take care, and keep enjoying the game. Bye for now!

Spring has arrived, and so has our ever-growing mailbag.We're diving headfirst into your best questions as the summer of cricket draws near. Keep them coming, we can't get enough from our fellow cricket nerds.

Australia's T20 and ODI series against South Africa wrapped up in Mackay on Sunday, but the lingering question remains: does anyone really care?Corbin and Ed do their best to park the cynicism as they unpack a white-ball contest with little at stake - beyond putting the Top End on the cricketing map, which we are behind! We also find time to debate Cam Green's best spot in the Test order, Marnus' continuing drought, and why selectors are stuck between quick fixes and long-term planning.

In this episode of the show, Binksy, Baldy, Raj and Stu discuss a range of topics from the cricketing news cycle, including: white-ball series between Australia and South Africa, NZ A tour to South Africa, England also scheduled to play the Proteas and the recent comments from Todd Greenberg about the future of Test cricket. We start the show by talking about Australia's mixed performances against South Africa and what both sides can take from a series missing a few star players. There's praise for Tim David and Dewalt Brevis, question marks over the Aussie bowling bench, while Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green all score hundred on the night of recording. The conversation moves on to the NZ A tour to South Africa, which features a number of players who have already made their debut for the Black Caps. We're excited to see how young players like Muhammad Abbas, Rhys Mariu & Bevon Jacobs perform, as well as the chance it provides Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Ben Lister and many others to continue pushing for more opportunities at the top level. Next it is off to England to discuss Jacob Bethell's selection as T20 captain against Ireland, before a brief introduction to Sonny Baker. Then we round out the show with our reaction to comments by Cricket Australia Chief Todd Greenberg about the future of Test cricket and the ICC working group that could shape what unfolds. We'll most likely be back in your feed again next week to discuss more stories from the world of cricket. 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 Australia v South Africa series - have we learned anything? 21:05 NZ A tour to South Africa - Black Caps bench strength 32:15 English summer update - Bethell and Baker 43:25 Is quality more important than quantity for Test cricket? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South African quick Kagiso Rabada joined Quentin Hull, Jason Gillespie and Stuart Clark for a lovely chat in the innings break of the 3rd ODI between Australia and South Africa.

Corbin and Ed dig into Todd Greenberg's comments this week that not every nation in world cricket needs to aspire to play Test cricket.Is the longest format the pinnacle for all, or just the preserve of a privileged few?The lads break it down, challenge the idea, and explore what it means for the future of the game.

Mike "Big Roy" Whitney, "Sugar" Ray Nosti, Andrew "Dawsey" Dawson, & Johnnie "The Ferryman" Waller present "This Week In Sport".... Each week the boys share their thoughts on anything sport from around the globe with their own brand of irreverent humour! This week is a huge episode where the boys chat about : NRL Indigenous Round, Nick Politis vs Nick Papps, NRLW & placenta encapsulation, AFL, Wallabies vs Springboks at Ellis Park, Australia vs South Africa T20 series, the passing of Bob Simpson, Todd Greenberg and the future of Test Cricket, UFC Du Plesis vs Chimaev, Athletics, Darts, Basketball, Sail GP, World Surfing League, & much, much more!  

The future of test cricket could be at threat, according to Cricket Australia's boss who believes the 5-day format could bankrupt cricketing baords. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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In this bulletin, the Prime Minister refutes reports Hamas supports Australia's move to recognise Palestinian statehood, Hamas meets with mediators in the Middle East to discuss a possible ceasefire in Gaza. And in sport, warnings some nations will go bankrupt if they continue to play Test Cricket.

Corbin joins us live from Darwin, fresh off calling the T20 opener between Australia and South Africa.Ed and Corby dive into Australia's unstoppable streak in the shortest format - but why has the Top End been missing from the cricket map?Plus, with the Ashes looming, the guys spotlight the surprise contenders shaking up Australia's top six. 

Brad Haddin joins you and Adam Peacock to break down some of the greatest 25 days of Test cricket we have seen in a long time. Hadds reviews the fifth Test, Siraj's impact on the series, Woakes's courageous moment, England's dependency on Stokes, and the strengths and weaknesses of the England side. We catch up with Hadds after his West Indies trip, as he shares his thoughts on the state of the game over there and how the Australian T20 side is looking. Plus, would you rather face prime Mitch Johnson or prime Shoaib Akhtar? 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.

‘How good is Test cricket?'Teddy and Corbin revel in the drama of the India-England Test series, as the fifth Test heads into a thrilling final day - another reminder of why we still believe in the magic of Test cricket. Then, it's a pivot from the pitch to the boardroom, as we unpack the growing noise around the future of the Big Bash and the prospect of private ownership and expansion. 

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We look back at our favourite moments of 2025. Alex Carey rings in to celebrate South Australia's Sheffield Shield win, Topics Brayshaw wants to know what gives you the s***s, St Kilda's Steven Baker relives the Sirengate game from 2006, we pay tribute to Virat Kohli after he retired from Test Cricket, Craft Brownless has a take on Katy Perry going to space, we ask for the things you wish you'd never seen, Australian Football Hall of Famer Erin Phillips calls in, and Billy's Joke is about never going to bed angry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket is the most unusual of games with the most unusual of histories -- which can reveal so much about our society and our times. Tim Wigmore joins Amit Varma in episode 422 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss the history of Test cricket -- and how the game is changing today. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Tim Wigmore on Twitter, LinkedIn, Amazon, Cricinfo and the Daily Telegraph. 2. Test Cricket: A History -- Tim Wigmore. 3. Cricket 2.0: Inside the T20 Revolution -- Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde. 4. Crickonomics: The Anatomy of Modern Cricket -- Stefan Szymansk and Tim Wigmore. 5. White Hot: The Inside Story of England Cricket's Double World Champions -- Tim Wigmore and Matt Roller. 6. The Best: How Elite Athletes Are Made -- Mark Williams and Tim Wigmore. 7. The Wisden Book of Test Cricket (1877-1977) — Compiled & edited by Bill Frindall. 8. Beyond A Boundary -- CLR James. 9. Pundits from Pakistan -- Rahul Bhattacharya. 10. England: The Biography: The Story of English Cricket -- Simon Wilde. 11. The Unforgiven -- Ashley Gray. 12. How to Think About Cricket (and Life) -- Episode 19 of Everything is Everything. 13. Selected pieces by Amit Varma on T20 cricket and changing cricket strategy: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. 14. Money in Cricket — Episode 41 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Gideon Haigh and Prem Panicker). 15. The Evolution of Cricket — Episode 97 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Harsha Bhogle). 16. Homeland -- Fernando Aramburu. 17. Levels of the Game -- John McPhee. 18. Rear Window -- Alfred Hitchcock. 19. Psycho -- Alfred Hitchcock. 20. State of Happiness -- Petter Næss and Pål Jackman. Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. Amit and Ajay also bring out a weekly YouTube show, Everything is Everything. Have you watched it yet? You must! And have you read Amit's newsletter? Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘The Cricket Tragic' by Simahina.

1981, 2019 and now 2025 - Headingley delivers another classic Test Match. Plus, ‘How do you bowl at Rishabh Pant?', Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Felix takes a ‘temperature check' on Test Cricket in Europe, Jimmy the Captain, Kookaburra balls and Jofra is back! We're also joined by journalist and author Dean Wilson to look back on the life of the late, great David 'Syd' Lawrence.