Podcasts about Test cricket

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?

A new generation of cricket commentators is heralding the game into a new, high-tech – and sometimes hilarious – era. The Australian’s Media Editor James Madden steps up to the crease. Read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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'

Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Stuart Clark wrap up the Boxing Day Test, which has ended inside two days. England batsman Joe Root and Australian stand-in captain Steve Smith join them for interviews, along with all of the presentations.

Melbourne Renegades captain Will Sutherland joins SEN in commentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Tongue speaks to SEN Test Cricket after England's four wicket win in the Boxing Day Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Carey speaks to SEN Test Cricket after Australia lost the Boxing Day Test by four wickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Gill joins Gerard Whateley to reminice about the 1998 Boxing Day Test where England were bowled to an unlikely victory by young-gun Dean Headley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann take you through the first day of the fourth Ashes test in Melbourne. The team are joined by Australian Opener and Fast Bowler Scott Boland.

Michael Neser speaks to Adam Collins ahead of Day Two of the Boxing Day Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg speaks to Gerard Whateley ahead of day two of the Boxing Day Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuart Broad speaks to Adam Collins ahead of Day Two of the Boxing Day Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jackson, Brooke and Summer Warne speak to Tom Morris during the lunch break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch Starc speaks to Adam Collins ahead of the Boxing Day Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England captain Ben Stokes speaks to Bharat Sundaresan ahead of the Boxing Day Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia retains The Ashes with an unassailable lead in the series as it secures the win in Adelaide. 

Australian captain Pat Cummins speaks to Adam Collins and Bharat Sundaresan after Australia retained the Ashes in 11 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marnus Labuschagne speaks to Adam Collins and Bharat Sundaresan after Australia retained the Ashes in 11 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the end of day four in Adelaide the Australians need just four more wickets to take an unassailable three-nil lead in the Ashes series. Chasing a record 435 runs to win, England are 6/207 at stumps despite 85 from Zak Crawley. Corbin Middlemas, Darren Lehmann and Jason Gillespie dissect the day's play on Grandstand at Stumps, featuring interviews with Mitchell Starc and Zak Crawley. 

England cricket journalists Lawrence Booth and Nick Hoult speak to Gerard Whateley about the future of the English team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch Starc speaks to Adam Collins ahead of day five of the Third Test, with Australia closing in on winning the Ashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brisbane Heat star Jack Wildermuth speaks to Tom Morris about THAT crazy BBL win over the Perth Scorchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus Stoinis chats to Tom Morris after the Stars win over the Hurricanes, and discusses the launch of the Melbourne Mace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Swimming superstar Kyle Chalmers joins Gerard Whateley in commentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adelaide Strikers star Chris Lynn joins Adam Collins, Damien Fleming and Tom Morris in commentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Lyon speaks to Adam Collins ahead of Day Four of the Third Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SACA Chair and President Will Rayner speaks to Gerard Whateley about the impact of the Adelaide Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerard Whateley, Simon Katich and Damien Fleming discuss the state of play ahead of Day Three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marnus Labuschagne speaks to Adam Collins ahead of play on day three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ACA CEO Paul Marsh speaks to Gerard Whateley about the DRS technology issue, the strength of the IPL economy and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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'

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg speaks to Gerard Whateley about this week's key issues in cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Carey speaks to Adam Collins about his century yesterday, THAT snicko moment and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas chats to Gerard Whateley at the Adelaide Oval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golf superstar Cam Smith joins Gerard Whateley and Damien Fleming in commentary. LIV Golf Adelaide returns to The Grange Golf Club 12th-15th February 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to this week's third Ashes Test between Australia and England in Adelaide. They discuss the team news for the game, as Josh Tongue replaces Gus Atkinson for England's only change, as first-choice spinner Shoaib Bashir is again overlooked. They also reflect on Mark Wood's latest injury setback, and debate if that is the last we will see of him in Test Cricket. CODE Sports' Cricket Writer Ben Horne discusses some of the Australian selection dilemmas ahead of this Test. Plus, they look at some big money moves for England players in The Hundred, round up the week's other big stories, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Brendon McCullum tripling down on the Bazball mentality of preparation, there's a sense that the Adelaide Test could provide the definitive moment in this cricketing movement. The end of a great unravelling or the start of a comeback? Barney Ronay joins us to answer that question, talk about airport run-ins and Jofra Archer's unenviable task. Featured: Barney Ronay, chief sportswriter, The Guardian. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

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.

Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann run the rule over day three of the second Test in Brisbane, in which Australia's tail wagged and their bowling unit combined to have England on the ropes six wickets down and still trailing by 43 runs. Hear from Australian all rounder Michael Neser and England batting coach Marcus Trescothick.

Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann take you through the second day of the Second Ashes test in Brisbane. The team are joined by Australian Opener Jake Weatherald and English Superstar Joe Root.At the end of the second day's play, Australia are 6 for 378 and lead the match by 44 runs.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 1 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, with England are closing on 325-9. They debate if it was England's day, reflect on Joe Root breaking his duck of scoring a Test century in Australia, and they praise Mitchell Starc after he became the most successful left-arm seamer in Test Cricket.You can keep up-to-date with all the Ashes content on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg joined Corbin Middlemas at lunch on day one in Brisbane, and discussed recouping commercial losses from the short Perth Test, public scrutiny of Usman Khawaja and the future of the BBL. Ben Cameron catches up with fast bowler Jhye Richardson on his comeback to first class cricket.

Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Phil Jaques take you through the first day of the Second Ashes test in Brisbane. The team are joined by Australian Wicket Keeper Alex Carey and English Opener Zak Crawley.At the end of the opening day's play, England are 9 for 325 after winning the toss and batting first.

Coach Rob Walter is comfortable with how the Black Caps are tracking heading into the three-test series against the West Indies, beginning today at Hagley Oval. New Zealand is fresh from overcoming the West Indies by a combined 6 games to one in the two white ball series. While Walter was pleased to get the results, he reckons the Black Caps can still improve as a cohesive group. He told Mike Hosking they're not expecting the West Indies to be a pushover. LISTEN ABOVE 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/

People looking for the answer to who will be Australia's next Test openers will likely be glued to the two-day pink ball tour match happening between the Prime Ministers XI and the English Lions in Canberra this weekend. Can the likes of Sam Konstas or Campbell Kellaway play their way into the Test squad this Ashes series? The Supercars Grand Final is happening in Adelaide, so who will take the crown? Featured: Brett Sprigg, commentator, ABC SPORT. Richard Craill, motorsport expert, ABC SPORT. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

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

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the first Ashes Test in Perth, as England go 1-0 down in the series with an eight-wicket defeat. They hear from captain Ben Stokes, and Australian Cricket Writer Malcolm Conn explains why England's approach doesn't work in Australia. CODE Sports' Cricket Writer Robert Craddock discusses the news out of the Australia camp, as he gives us an update on Pat Cummins' fitness, and asks if Usman Khawaja has played his final Test Match. Plus, they look at a defeat for the England Lions, and ask what's going wrong for India in Test Cricket after another series defeat on home soil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.