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Andrew McKenna is joined by the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel and South African Cricket Journalist Daniel Gallan to look back at Day 2 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban, with South Africa closing on 27-1 in reply to Australia's 390. They reflect on a career-best score from Australia batter Matt Renshaw, praise the resistance of the Australian tail, and question South Africa's tactics in the field. As well as this, they praise Anrich Nortje's performance on his first Test Match in over 3 years and look at reasons why South Africa can be hopeful they can register a competitive total.

Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of South Africa's Test series with Australia and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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Hosts: Andrew McKenna, Daniel Gallan and Cameron Steel

Producer: Scott Taylor

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Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa fast bowler Kyle Abbott and the former Surrey all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at Day 1 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Kingsmead, with Australia ending the day on 187-6. They discuss if South Africa were too wasteful with the new ball, reflect on a remarkable personal comeback for Australia batter Nic Maddinson after his return to Test Cricket at the age of 34, and discuss a return to form for Marnus Labuschagne, with his 37 helping Australia recover from 24-2. They also discuss Anrich Nortje's first Test Match in 3 years, and debate who will be the happier of the two sides after the first day of the series.

Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the entire South Africa v Australia Test series on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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Hosts: Sam Ellard, Kyle Abbott and Cameron Steel

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to Australia's three-Test series against South Africa, which starts in Durban on Friday.

They are also joined on the show by the former Australia fast bowler Damien Fleming to get his thoughts ahead of the tour. Are careers on the line for some Australia players and will they be dropped if they underperform in these 3 matches? Do Australia need continuity at the top of the order after dropping Jake Weatherald and recalling Matt Renshaw? What reception will Steve Smith get as he returns to South Africa for the first time since the infamous sandpaper gate scandal in 2017/18? What is the priority for this Australia side with an Ashes, a potential World Test Championship final and an ODI World Cup to come in the next 12 months?

Elsewhere, will Anrich Nortje make his long-awaited return to Test Cricket this week? Should England players have signed up to play in the inaugural Afghanistan Premier League in December? What do the panel make of the new rule changes introduced by the ICC this week?

Hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of the three-Test series between South Africa and Australia on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as well as The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell and Nick Friend to look back at the 2026 County Championship season. They start off by discussing the ongoing situation at Leicestershire, who are set to appeal their points penalty which ultimately seen them relegated to Division Two. They also discuss Warwickshire's title win and the key reasons behind their success, praise Sussex for a brilliant season in the face of off-field adversity, and they debate where it went wrong for both Surrey and Lancashire, and how they bounce back next season.

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Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa fast bowler Kyle Abbott and the former Surrey all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at the ODI series between South Africa and Australia, with the Proteas sealing a 2-1 series win despite a rain-affected defeat in the third ODI.They discuss what positives Australia can take from the game, how badly their middle order needs a player like Steve Smith, and they discuss where both sides are heading into next year's tournament. Plus, Kyle gives his thoughts on South Africa and some of the selection headaches for Shukri Conrad.

Hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of Australia's three-match Test series against South Africa on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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Hosts: Sam Ellard, Kyle Abbott and Cameron Steel

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Is England's White Ball team BACK? How impressed have we been with Harry Brook as a captain? Are we feeling confident heading into a World Cup year? Brendan McCullum says we are actually preparing for the Australia tour? Are South Africa the real deal?

For the last time - Sam Ellard is alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath (Down the Line from Sydney) for this week's episode, discussing England's White Ball success this summer! 2 ODI series wins and 2 IT20 series wins holds us in good stead heading into a World Cup year. They also discuss Warwickshire's County Championship success AND how supreme South Africa look!

Power or Lifting returns as Faraaz lauds Virat Kohli after his 55th ODI ton! AND of course we had to end on a classic Heath Sledger.

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison for another bumper show. The South Africa Head Coach Shukri Conrad joins the show to look ahead to a huge Test summer for the Proteas, starting with a three-match series against Australia, and ending with three Tests against England, both of which are live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. He discusses a bumper summer for the Proteas, how it feels playing 8 Tests in quick succession after not playing any for over a year, and discusses whether the World Test Championship victory has saved Test Cricket in South Africa.

They are also joined on the show by the former West Indies National Selector Roland Butcher to discuss an uncertain future for the West Indies, who have announced more cuts, with players taking 25% pay cuts. He reflects on what the future holds for the region & how the West Indies can become a force in World Cricket again. Plus, they dissect South Africa's Test squad named for the first Test against Australia, and reflect on Warwickshire winning the 2026 County Championship!

Hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of South Africa's upcoming Test series against both Australia and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa international Dane Vilas and Cricket Broadcaster and Writer Cameron Ponsonby to look back at the 2nd ODI between South Africa and Australia in Johannesburg, as the Proteas sealed the series with a 32-run victory at the Wanderers. They discuss if South Africa are in the best place to win the ODI World Cup on home soil next year, discuss if there are any concerns about Australia following back-to-back defeats, and look back at match-winning centuries for both David Miller and Temba Bavuma.

Hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of South Africa's series against both Australia and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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Sam Ellard is joined by the former Netherlands international and India Assistant Coach Ryan ten Doeschate and the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at the first ODI between South Africa and Australia at Durban, as South Africa went 1-0 up in the three-match series with a 67-run victory. They discuss the rivalry between the two sides and how tensions are already evident after just one game, praise South Africa's character in fighting back in the second innings to see the game out, and discuss how much Australia will regret wasting a good opportunity to get the victory after such a dominant opening powerplay.

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Are England a seriously impressive White Ball outfit? How good is Harry Brook as a captain? Is he more freakishly talented than KP as a player? Is KP already working wonders under Brendan McCullum? What did we make of Stephen Fleming's first interview as head coach? Will Warwickshire win the County Champ?

Sam Ellard is alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath (returning from Barbados) for this week's episode, discussing England's White Ball freight train barraging on. A dominant 3-0 IT20 series win vs Sri Lanka and a winning start to the ODI series. They discuss Stephen Fleming;s first interview as test coach and of course discuss the retirement of one of the quickest to ever do it, Mark Wood.

Heath's Hotseat returns as Georgie gives her take on an embarrassing moment for Indian cricket and we play a game of Faraank, where Faraaz ranks his top 3 people from the NorthEast!

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The former New Zealand opener Craig Cumming joins Neil Manthorp & the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on Stephen Fleming's appointment as England Test Head Coach and react to his first interviews in the role. What can England fans expect from Stephen Fleming as a Coach? What was it like to share a dressing room with him? What was he like as a captain, and how will this translate to being a Head Coach? Are there any fears about his lack of red-ball coaching experience? Do England still need a specialist opener in the Test side?

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Are England in a better place now than they were at the beginning of the Summer? Who is sacrificed when Jacob Bethell comes back in? Will we be ready to take on a dangerous South Africa? Could this bowling attack be set for the next few years? Is Joe Root a good enough test captain?

Sam Ellard is alongside Faraaz Noor for this week's episode, discussing England wrapping up a dominant 3-0 test series win vs Pakistan. The lads also take a look into a very tight County Championship and Georgie Heath pops her head in from Barbados!

They also take a look back on the whole test summer in a special version of Faraank, giving each test player a ranking out of 10 for their summer!

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India spinner and two-time T20 World Cup winner Kuldeep Yadav joins Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on his stint in County Cricket with Yorkshire. They discuss the experience of playing in English conditions, how it's helped his development as a spinner, Dom Bess' chances of earning an England recall in the near future, and why the 2005 Ashes inspired him to take up spin bowling. As well as this, they also discuss England's options at the top of the order for the three-Test series in South Africa later this year, and debate if an specialist opener has to be in the Top 2, or if Jordan Cox and Jacob Bethell can deputise as a way of fitting both of them into the same XI.

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Is it really fair that Leicestershire get docked points? Who are in freefall the most, Glamorgan or Essex? Who will win the shootout in Div 2 between Northants and Kent? Were Essex right to feel robbed by Sam Cook being held back by the ECB? All this and ROTAWATCH.

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Pakistan Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at the third Test between England and Pakistan, where England sealed an 8-wicket win to complete a 3-0 clean sweep. They discuss what questions England still have to answer ahead of the South Africa series in December, debate the selection headaches that incoming Head Coach Stephen Fleming has before his first series in charge, and they focus on how Pakistan can bounce back after 16 defeats in their last 21 Test Matches.

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at Day 3 of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston, with England needing 130 runs to win the series 3-0. They reflect on a good day for Pakistan after they were dismissed for 449, debate if the evening session exposed the flaws in Joe Root's captaincy, and they discuss what England players will need to prove a point in the run chase tomorrow.

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as well as Pakistan Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at Day 2 of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston, with Pakistan closing on 52-2, still trailing by 268 runs. They debate if Dan Lawrence has cemented his place as England's No.6 after his third half-century of the series, discuss who makes way once Jacob Bethell is fit, and discuss if Lawrence stays at No.6, or swaps with Jamie Smith at No.7 in the future.

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Cricket Broadcaster and Writer Behram Qazi to look back at Day 1 of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston, with England closing on 156-4, a lead of 23 runs.

They reflect on an action-packed day featuring 14 wickets, debate whether Emilio Gay has secured a spot on England's tour of South Africa this winter, and discuss whether we should worry about Joe Root's form with the bat, after he was dismissed lbw in 7 of his last 8 innings. Behram also reflects on another difficult day with the bat for Pakistan as they suffer the same problems despite making several changes.

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Is Kevin Pietersen the right appointment for this England side? Will his strong personality benefit or hinder this side? Who needs runs more than anyone this week at Edgbaston vs Pakistan? Should England be resting some of their front line seamers? Why are the British public being priced out of watching the Ashes next summer?

Sam Ellard is back alongside Georgie Heath and Faraaz Noor to discuss the shock appointment of Kevin Pietersen to England's White Ball set up. They also look ahead to the 3rd and final test vs Pakistan at Edgbaston this week AND dive into the County Championship as we reach the latter stages.

Faraank gets another run out as Faraaz gives you his top 3 mavericks in the world of cricket AND Heath Sledger returns as Georgie lays into the ECB for the price of Ashes tickets!

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to react to Kevin Pietersen's appointment as 'Specialist Mentor' for England's white-ball teams. They are also joined on the show by the former England fast bowler Darren Gough as well as the Sussex and England fast bowler Henry Crocombe to react to his maiden ODI call up for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka later this month. Will Kevin Pietersen's return to the England setup be a success? What are the main concerns about his return? How will he work alongside Brendon McCullum? Is there a concern that egos will hamper England's progress?

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Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison

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Will the County Championship be decided on goal difference? Are Surrey now safe from the drop? Are Yorkshire now bigger favourites for the drop than Leicestershire? Will the pain at Lancashire ever end, ROTA WATCH and where does George disappear off to halfway through the show?

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How pleased will Fleming be with what he has seen? Could this seam quartet become something really special? How good is Ollie Robinson? Are we concerned about Joe Root's LBW issue? What happens when Bethell comes back?

Sam Ellard is back alongside Georgie Heath and Faraaz Noor to discuss an England series win! Joe Root's men dismantled the Pakistani's at Lord's to win their first test series since 2024. Pakistan have subsequently sacked their coach and dropped 7 first team players for the final test at Edgbaston.

Heath's Hotseat returns where Georgie gave her view on the ever criticised Lord's pitch AND the Faraaz ranked his top 3 favourite cricket shots in Faraank!

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talkSPORT's Head of Cricket, Jon Norman with George Dobell and Nick Friend from The Cricketer ask Where is it all going wrong at Surrey? Does Somerset's run in give them reason to believe in a miracle? Were Nottinghamshire really wrong to declare? Why have Durham signed a replacement for David Bedingham and will Nick mention Leus De Plooy?

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's Test series victory at home to Pakistan. They are also joined on the show by the former Pakistan batter Zaheer Abbas to reflect on his remarkable career in the game. Is it fair to compare England's bowling attack to the one in 2005? What are this current side missing that that side had? Can this attack be as good as that one? Why did Pakistan release 7 players and 2 coaches from the Test squad ahead of next week's third Test? Will there ever be stability at the Pakistan Cricket Board? How would a player feel about all the turmoil off the field?

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Neil Manthorp is joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at England's dominant 194-run win over Pakistan in the Second Test at Lord's. They discuss Ollie Robinson's impressive summer upon his return to the England setup, England's seam bowling attack, and they praise Mohammad Abbas after his 5-wicket haul earned him a spot on the honours board, and discuss potential changes for both sides ahead of the third and final Test at Edgbaston, starting next Wednesday.

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as well as Pakistan Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at Day 2 of the second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's, with England closing on 81-3, a lead of 261 runs. They discuss the gulf in quality between the two sides, whether it is a good look for Test Cricket, and how important this innings will be for Emilio Gay's England career.

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Pakistan Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at Day 1 of the second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's, with England closing on 248-9. They reflect on half-centuries for both Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith, debate which of the two sides will be the happier at stumps, and discuss another slow day in terms of over-rate, and what can be done to stamp that out.

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What is Brydon Carse doing? Why can't England players behave on nights out? Are England Back? Perfect start to the new era? How much can we look into this 1st Test win? Is this the worst Pakistan side in 50 years?

Sam Ellard is back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath to discuss yet another England player getting in trouble off the pitch. On the pitch however, it was a positive start under the new reign of Joe Root and England blew Pakistan away at Headingley.

We also bring in 2 new features! Heath's Hotseat where you'll find Georgie's guide to the perfect day at Lord's AND the first edition of Faraank, where Faraaz ranks the current top 5 test seam boiwlers in the world and more.

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India legend Rahul Dravid, Australia great Steve Waugh and South African superstar Jonty Rhodes join Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison to discuss the launch of the new European T20 Premier League in the Netherlands this week. What was the motivation behind being team owners in this competition? Can Cricket finally be a success in Europe? What makes this T20 franchise league different to all the others? They also discuss the news that Brydon Carse was dropped from England's squad for this week's Second Test against Pakistan. Does Cricket have a drinking problem? What can the ECB to prevent more players being caught up in off field incidents? Do they need to send a message out? And finally, they are joined by the Nottinghamshire fast bowler Olly Stone after his 10-wicket haul helped them beat Surrey to go back to the top of the County Championship.

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The lads return for the end of the 2026 County Championship season. Who is favourite to win the title from here? Nottinghamshire, Somerset or Warwickshire? Are Surrey in a relegation battle? Could Mick Newell be poached? Who wins between Hollioake and Lehmann? And when will the penny drop with professional cricketers?

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowlers Darren Gough and Steve Harmison to look back at England's innings and 103-run victory over Pakistan at Headingley, as Joe Root gets off to the perfects start as Test captain. They reflect on England's win, how the balance of the team will change moving forwards, and discuss how Pakistan possibly get back into this series at Lord's next week.

Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison and Darren Gough

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowlers Darren Gough and Steve Harmison to look back at Day 2 of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley, with England closing on 366-8, a lead of 195 runs. They discuss another dominant day for England, why Pakistan struggled to make the most of the overhead conditions, and if Dan Lawrence should move down to No.7 despite scoring a half-century on his return to the side at No.6

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Hosts: Neil Manthorp, Steve Harmison and Darren Gough

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison and Darren Gough to look back at Day 1 of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley, with England closing on 112-2, trailing by 59 runs. They reflect on five-wicket hauls for both Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson, debate whether it was the perfect start to Joe Root's second tenure as Test Captain, and reflect on Emilio Gay's form and how much he needs a score to cement his place at the top of the order.

Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-match series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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Hosts: Neil Manthorp, Steve Harmison and Darren Gough

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Is this the point from when English test cricket starts looking up again? Is this the time for certain players to step up and stake their claim? Will Joe Root be a better captain than he was 4 years ago? Was Bangladesh's win the greatest in recent Test history? Did it highlight how bad we were in the winter?

Sam Ellard is back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath to discuss England's first test against Pakistan and that memorable win for Bangladesh over Australia in Darwin.

Manchester Super Giants take the crown in the Men's Hundred, while the Trent Rockets lift the Women's trophy! Was this new look year a success for The Hundred? And the guys do their end of tournament awards.

We finished with some chat on Joe Root llifting the curfew, Rocky Flintoff's magic century AND a rant on 'The Home of Cricket'.

Enjoy!

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Hosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath 

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to react to Bangladesh's shock 9-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin, and also look ahead to England's three-match Test series against Pakistan, which starts at Headingley tomorrow. They are also joined on the show by Cricinfo's Bangladesh Correspondent Mohammad Isam and the former Pakistan Head Coach Mickey Arthur. Was Bangladesh's victory over Australia the biggest shock in Test history? Why have Bangladesh suddenly produced a battery of fast bowlers? What have the celebrations been like back in the country? What will Pakistan need to do to compete against England this week? Why has Babar Azam's career seem to have stagnated? What's been the main reason behind Pakistan's decline in Test Cricket in the recent past?

Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-match series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison

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Sam Ellard is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as well as Cricket Analyst and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber to discuss the appointment of Stephen Fleming as England's new Test Head Coach. What qualities will Stephen Fleming bring to the role? Can he propel England up the Test rankings & compete at the top again? What's it like to share a dressing room with Stephen Fleming? What kind of Head Coach is he? Has 2026 been a wasted Test Summer for England? How do England replace Ben Stokes going forward/

Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-match series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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Have England got their side balance right? Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence are recalled as England name their 16-man squad before the upcoming test series against Pakistan

Sam Ellard is back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath, and they discuss how England will line up following the surprise retirement of their Captain and talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes.

The gang also preview the end of the Hundred, reflect on Jos Buttler becoming the leading T20 run-scorer of all time, and ask if Andrew Flintoff could one day become England head coach!

All that plus 'Power or Lifting' and 'Heath Sledger' return!

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to dissect England's Test squad named for the first 2 Tests against Pakistan later this month. They are also joined on the show by the former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie to look ahead to a potentially career defining 12 months for the Australian Test side. Is Sam Curran the man to fill the void left by Ben Stokes in England's Test side? Does the 16-man squad named suggest that England will go without a specialist spinner at Headingley and Lord's? Do England have the quality in Test Cricket to return to being the No.1 side in the world?

Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-match series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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Is Stephen Fleming the right man to win England the Ashes? Is there a worry about his lack of test experience? Should we just let Joe Root focus on his batting? Does this give more hope of Stokes' return next summer?

Sam Ellard is back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath after the week in which the ECB appoint Stephen Fleming as coach and Joe Root as captain of the test side.

Captain of the Birmingham Phoenix, South African franchise superstar Donovan Ferreira, joined the show. He reveals all on his incredible journey through cricket to the very top of the game!

We have the very first edition of the new Faraaz feature 'Power or Lifting' AND ended on a classic 'Heath Sledger'.

Enjoy!

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on Stephen Fleming's appointment as the England Test Head Coach. They discuss what he'll bring to the role, what it will be like working with Brendon McCullum, and also react to the news that Joe Root has succeeded Ben Stokes as the Test captain. They are also joined on the show by the former New Zealand Head Coach John Bracewell to give them an insight into what to expect from Stephen Fleming during his tenure, and where it went so wrong for Brendon McCullum as Test Coach.

Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-match series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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This week, Sam, Faraaz, and Georgie are coming to you live from The Oval for a special bonus episode of Howzat for a Pod!

Captured right in the middle of the electric Hundred double-header between MI London and London Spirit, the team soaks up the matchday buzz while sitting down with some massive names in cricket.

Hear from England’s legendary World Cup-winning captain & Sky Sports commentator Eoin Morganon what makes the Hundred so special and why Harry Brook is a brilliant captain. We also sit down with Surrey Cricket CEO Steve Elworthy, while Georgie goes pitch-side to chat with New Zealand T20 captain Melie Kerr and London Spirit’s Sterre Kalis.

Watch to experience the full energy of the day and see why, with the help of the brilliant coverage on Sky Sports, this great competition just keeps getting better! Enjoy!

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Hosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath 

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On this week’s episode, Sam Ellard was back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath.

It's the biggest cricketing story of the week, the 'clickgate' scandal up in the NorthEast. Luckily we had the inside information as our boy Faraaz has played against Saltburn CC. Worst ever cheating at an amateur level? Or just clever gamesmanship? We are already a week into The Hundred competition! Who are the early contenders? Is it already better than last year? We discuss whether Joe Root should really be given the Test captaincy again AND of course we end on a 'Heath Sledger', Enjoy!

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They also sit down for a wide-ranging chat with Durham Head Coach Ryan Campbell, who throws his hat into the ring to become England's next Test Head Coach. They also discuss Ben Stokes' return to Durham, and how the Test side move forward following the departure of Brendon McCullum. Plus, they react to reports that Joe Root is set to be named as Interim Test captain for the Pakistan series alongside Marcus Trescothick as Interim Coach, and they debate if a Test Match between England & Australia will ever be played in India. Finally, they react to a controversy taking Club Cricket by storm, and bring you The Final Word.

Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-Test series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the latest on England's search for a new Test Head Coach & reflect on their ODI series win against India. They are also joined by the former West Indies international Philo Wallace to pay tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers after his passing at the age of 89. Who should England appoint as their new Head Coach after Andy Flower ruled himself out of the role? Do they need to have a coach in place for the Pakistan series, or should they appoint an interim for those 3 Tests? Will this be the biggest decision of Rob Key's career as England Men's Managing Director? How will the dynamic work with the Test Coach working alongside Brendon McCullum? Are England turning the corner in ODI Cricket after their series win against India? Has the Jacob Bethell experiment as an ODI opener been a success? What are they missing in order to go deep in the World Cup in South Africa?

Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-Test series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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On this week’s episode, Sam Ellard was back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath.

England clinch a 2-1 ODI series win over India with a record breaking win at Lord's. Are we actually quite good? Could McCullum focusing solely on the White Ball make us a force at the World Cup next year? Who is going to be the next England Men's Test coach? The Hundred kicks off this week! The guys give their full board of predictions. Sam speaks to West Indian cricket journalist Barry Wilkinson as the cricket world says goodbye to one it's greatest, Sir Garfield Sobers. And Georgie Heath is back with another 'Heath Sledger'. Enjoy!

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Hosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath 

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On this week’s episode, Sam Ellard was back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath.

Brendon McCullum is gone (from the Test side). Was he lucky to survive as long as he did? How will we look back on his time in charge? AND what next for the England Test side? Meanwhile England's T20 team are thriving as they storm to a 4-0 series win over World Champions India, sky rocketing them to the top of the T20 rankings. Is Harry Brook captain material? Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struggles to adapt to non Indian pitches. England's women lose again at Lords with some legends retiring. We have a dip into the fascinating world of club cricket and Georgie Heath is back with another 'Heath Sledgers'. Enjoy!

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Hosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath 

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss Brendon McCullum stepping down as England's Test Head Coach and the runners and riders to replace him in the role. They also hear from Cricket Analyst and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber on India's 4-0 T20 series defeat to England, and Women's Cricket Writer Raf Nicholson reflects on India's big 270-run win in the Women's Test against England at Lord's.

Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-Test series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Commentator Neil Manthorp as well as Cricket Analyst and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber to react to the breaking news that Brendon McCullum has stepped down as England Men's Test Head Coach. Was the writing on the wall after the manner of the defeat to New Zealand? Can the ECB convince Andy Flower to become the new Test Head Coach? How will 'Bazball' be remembered in the future? How will Brendon McCullum's reign as Test Head Coach be remembered?

Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-Test series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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Hosts: Jon Norman, Neil Manthorp and Jarrod Kimber

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the Cricket Analyst and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and Women's Cricket Commentator Georgie Heath to look back at Day 3 of the Women's Test between England and India at Lord's, with England closing on 130-6 and India needing a further 4 wickets for victory.

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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.

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Hosts: Neil Manthorp, Jarrod Kimber & Georgie Heath

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Neil Manthorp is joined by Cricket Analyst & Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and Women's Cricket Commentator Georgie Heath to look back at Day 1 of the Women's Test between England and India at Lord's, with England closing on 21-1 in reply to India's 285 all out. How does it feel seeing a historic Women's Test at Lord's? Who will be the happier of the two sides after the first day's play? Are we expecting spin to play a more prominent role as the Test goes on? Where does Sophie Ecclestone rank among the England greats after becoming the all-time leading wicket-taker across formats.

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On this week’s episode, Sam Ellard was back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath.

England get smashed in the Final of the Women's T20 World Cup. Can anyone stop the Aussies? Meanwhile England's white ball side show the Test team how to get over the line. Could the Brook/McCullum partnership work at Test level? What do you do when a raging bull stops play in your local club cricket game? The guys do their all time 6 aside T20 teams AND we had our first rendition of 'Heath Sledger' and it didn't disappoint. Enjoy!

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Hosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath 

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to preview England's upcoming ODI series against India, discuss who should be England's next Test captain, and they look back at the Women's T20 World Cup Final. Plus, they are joined on the show by Broadcaster Behram Qazi to discuss Babar Azam being reappointed as Pakistan's Test captain and to look ahead to their Test series against England. Is Jacob Bethell's move to open in ODI Cricket good for his career, and should he replicate that in the Test game? Will Harry Brook be the next England captain, or will Joe Root be appointed as an interim until the end of the Ashes? Will whoever is Head Coach influence who takes the armband going forward?

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Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison

Producer: Scott Taylor

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Who should be England's XI for Leeds and why is this such a difficult question to answer? Who should be England's next red ball captain and why is this an even more difficult riddle to solve? All of this plus Jon tries to shoehorn in as many Surrey players as possible into the reckoning.

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Scott Taylor speaks with the former England captain Nasser Hussain ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final between England and Australia on Sunday. They discuss England's chances of victory, how tough a test Australia will be, and what's most impressed him about England in this tournament so far. You can watch the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final for free on Sky Mix via Freeview, as well as Sky Sports, NOW and the Sky Sports app, with no subscription required.

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Hosts: Scott Taylor and Nasser Hussain

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What really happened in the Press Box when news of Ben Stokes' retirement broke? Where now for England, Baz, Rob and the red ball captaincy? Are there any winners in all of this? What will England do about Harry Brook? And did anybody know he was about to quit?

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On this week’s episode, Sam Ellard was joined by Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath making her Howzat for a Pod debut! After a crazy week in the world of cricket there was plenty to get into!

Ben Stokes is gone! What did Faraaz and Georgie make of the decision? Could Harry Brook really be the next England captain? Faraaz gives his ‘Fazball’ manifesto. We discuss Ireland’s incredible series win over India. Could England go all the way in the T20 Women’s World Cup? How is Faraaz getting on with booking Big Vernon Philander and Sam sets Georgie a challenge for the week. Enjoy!

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to reflect on England's 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand? What now for Ben Stokes following his retirement from International Cricket? Is there any way back for him if the current regime changes, or is he done as an International Cricketer? How much pressure is under England Head Coach Brendon McCullum? What will England's XI be for the first Test against Pakistan later this summer? How are people in New Zealand feeling about this England side under Brendon McCullum? How big an achievement is this for New Zealand to come from behind to win a three-match Test series away from home?

Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's next Test series at home to Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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Hosts: Neil Manthorp, Steve Harmison and Jeremy Coney

Producer: Scott Taylor

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 160-run defeat to New Zealand in the third and final Test at Trent Bridge. What now for England's Test side after a first home defeat in a three-match Test series in 14 years? Should Brendon McCullum remain as England Head Coach after overseeing a run of 2 wins in their 9 Test matches and a losing record over the last 3 years? Who will step up to replace Ben Stokes as England's Test captain? How do England adjust the balance of the side after losing their premium all-rounder?

Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's next Test series at home to Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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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 4 of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with England closing on 103-4, needing an unlikely 270 more runs to win.

Why has Ben Stokes decided to retire now? Is there possibly any way back for him if there is change with the current regime? How will Ben Stokes be remembered? How does Stokes' retirement impact the Test side moving forwards? Who can possibly replace him as England captain? Were England's tactics with the bat on the 4th day a poor look for Brendon McCullum and his team? Where will this victory rank for New Zealand among their best away series wins?

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 1 of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with New Zealand closing on 361-4. Have New Zealand left the door for open after losing 4 wickets in the evening session? Do they need to score at least 500 to avoid any chance of losing this Test? Will we see a result in this Test Match despite the wicket being flat? How crucial was it for Conway and Latham to get back in the runs after a difficult series? Will Shoaib Bashir ever have the ability to hold up an end?

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Sam Ellard and Faraaz Noor are back for this week's episode of 'Howzat for a Pod' following an eventful few days in the world of cricket.

Did Faraaz have a worse cricketing weekend than the England team? Ben Stokes is back as captain for the 2nd test, correct decision? How did the debutants get on? Is there anything this sensational 15 year old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, can't do? Can England's women win this World Cup? AND the lads discuss the most iconic Cricket celebrations as the Aussie T20 side celebrate in style. Enjoy!

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England wicket-keeper Matt Prior and Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber to reflect on another busy week for English Cricket off the field. How difficult is it to regain the trust once it's broken? How important are honest conversations for a healthy team culture? How did Matt find the balance of brutally honest and not crossing a line with his team-mates? Will Ben Stokes return to the dressing room with his reputation enhanced or eroded?

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 253-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval, and ahead to this week's series decider at Trent Bridge. They are also joined on the show by Women's Cricket Journalist and Author Raf Nicholson to discuss the biggest talking points from the T20 World Cup. Is Ben Stokes' relationship with Brendon McCullum repairable after the events of the last two weeks? Is it inevitable that the ECB will be forced into a change if England lose this series against New Zealand? Is Rob Key's position under scrutiny, or is the focus more on Brendon McCullum? What bowling attack do England select for this series decider? Is Jofra Archer fit enough to bowl after having his workload managed at The Oval? Do England pick a spinner with extremely hot weather forecast?

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Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney and Broadcaster Cameron Ponsonby to reflect on England's 253-run defeat to New Zealand at The Oval, and look ahead to the third Test at Trent Bridge next week. Is Brendon McCullum at risk of losing his job if they lose this series? Or will the hierarchy make a decision after this Test Match regardless of the outcome? How will fans feel about Ben Stokes' return to the England side as captain? How will it go down in the dressing room after McCullum & Key refused to publicly back him? How will McCullum's tenure as England Head Coach be defined if he were to leave his role after this series? Do England need to be better at selecting ready-made experienced players rather than throw youngsters in at the deep end?

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Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 4 of the second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval, with England closing on 182-5, with New Zealand needing another 5 wickets for victory. Is England's lack of experience showing as New Zealand look set for victory? How valuable has Matt Henry been to this New Zealand attack? Will today be a series-turning day for Kyle Jamieson with the ball? Can England pull off the impossible with Joe Root still at the crease?

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Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 3 of the Second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval, with New Zealand closing on 252-3, a lead of 352 runs? Did England show today that they selected the wrong team? Why is Henry Nicholls seemingly underappreciated despite two centuries in his last 3 innings? Will England conceding over 60 extras cost them at the end of this Test? How do New Zealand approach Day 4 and when will be a suitable time to declare?

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 2 of the second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval, with England closing on 222-6, still trailing by 169 runs. Was this the day New Zealand moved a huge step closer to levelling the series? Why did England not bowl Jofra Archer until the very end of the evening session? Should Glenn Phillips bat higher up the New Zealand order after scoring his maiden Test century? Why does bringing the wicket-keeper up to the stumps impact the England batters so much?

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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?

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Welcome to Howzat for a Pod. Sam Ellard and Faraaz Noor are in the hot seats for the very first episode to break down a massive week of cricket action.

The busiest woman in cricket, Georgie Heath is also with us as she dials in inbetween commentating on T20 Women's World Cup. She'll be alongside the guys in studio from next week!

What is the latest with Ben Stokes after he was dropped for the second Test? Following Thomas Rew's incredible maiden century and his brother’s subsequent Test call-up, who actually are the greatest siblings in cricket history? What did the guys make of the opening exchanges of the Women's World Cup, and who was to blame for that hilarious run-out mix-up? Plus, Faraaz brings us his first weekly Club Cricket Round-up as he plays

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the second Test between England and New Zealand, which starts at the Kia Oval on Wednesday. They hear from the England Head Coach Brendon McCullum, and are joined on the show by the New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra.

Will Ben Stokes continue in his role as England Test captain when he returns to the fold after his suspension? Is Brendon McCullum pleased to see him back playing for Durham while he misses this Test Match? Does Sonny Baker have the potential to be as good as Dale Steyn with the Hampshire bowler set to make his Test debut this week? How did Rachin Ravindra react to Kane Williamson's international retirement? What did he learn off Kane during their time playing together for New Zealand? How excited is he for the next 12 months as a New Zealand Test Cricketer? Can Sussex go on to win the County Championship after a positive start to the season?

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Jon Norman is joined by commentator Neil Manthorp to look ahead to England's second Test against New Zealand, with live ball-by-ball commentary available for overseas listeners on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Does Brendon McCullum's press conference suggest that Ben Stokes won't be returning as England Test captain? Why didn't McCullum come out and assure England fans that Stokes will be returning? How will Sonny Baker perform on his Test debut? Who will open the bowling alongside Jofra Archer? Did Kane Williamson actually put the team first by playing in that first Test despite his heart not being in it?

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Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson will not play for England at The Oval next week. So what does this mean for their futures? Why has Joe Root been asked to captain ahead of the vice-captain Harry Brook? What team will England put out onto the park? Steve Harmison and Jon Norman discuss this and more.

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on England's 115-run victory over New Zealand at Lord's. How vital was it that England won after what happened in Australia, and can they kick on now? Does Jofra Archer automatically return to the XI for the second Test, and if so, in place for who? What is it inevitable that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was selected in India's T20 squad to tour England and Ireland this summer? Should more experienced players play for the England Lions to further the development of their young talents?

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at England's 115-run win over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's. Did the condition of the pitch ruin the spectacle at Lord's? What can be done to avoid this happening again? How do England continue to get the best out of Ollie Robinson after a impressive return to International Cricket? How much regret will New Zealand have looking back at this Test Match?

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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 first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's, with New Zealand closing on 36-3, needing another 218 more runs for victory. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the entire series on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Is Ollie Robinson's now England's first choice bowler after getting on the honours board? Has Emilio Gay announced himself on the Test Arena with a potentially match-winning half-century? Do New Zealand have any chance of salvaging victory on Day 3?

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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 1 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's, with New Zealand closing on 61-6 in reply to England's 140. Should the pitch at Lord's come under more criticism with 16 wickets falling in a day? Did Ollie Robinson prove why he's considered the best new ball bowler in England? Can he now back it up on Days 2 and 3? What total should New Zealand target to stay in the game? Are there still concerns over England's top order after another failure?

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the start of England's Test series against New Zealand, which starts at Lord's on Thursday. They also hear exclusively from England Head Coach Brendon McCullum, England all-rounder Will Jacks and the 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley. How will Brendon McCullum prove he has changed after England's Ashes defeat? What will Bazball 3.0 look like in this upcoming New Zealand series? How tough a challenge will New Zealand possess? What next for England if they don't win this series?

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Why is George so pessimistic about the future of red ball cricket? Is there anything the non-Hundred hosting counties can do to survive? How big a mess is the Blast schedule and what can be done about that? Is 7000 at Lord's for the derby a worrying sign of things to come? Why have England gone in with two openers who bat at three and a number three who hasn't played and who might be injured anyway? Who did Harmy's son face in the nets this week? And don't forget ROTA WATCH!

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They are also joined on the show by the New Zealand all-rounder Nathan Smith, and the England batter Heather Knight. How big a blow will it be for England if Jacob Bethell misses the first Test at Lord's next week? Who comes in to replace him at No.3 if he is ruled out with injury? Was the decision for Jofra Archer to miss the first Test now justified after Rajasthan Royals made it to the IPL play-offs? Could England's Test stars miss a Test series to play in the 2028 LA Olympics instead? How are New Zealand feeling ahead of their Tests against Ireland and England? Is this the strongest New Zealand bowling attack in their history? How will England's World Cup chances be impacted if Nat Sciver-Brunt is ruled out with injury? What's going on in South Africa with tickets for the Newlands Test against England this winter?

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Could Harry Brook be England's secret bowling weapon? What is going on at Surrey? Good old Glamorgan, but have they silenced the doubters, and why? Could Zak Crawley leave Kent and where would he go? Are the non-Hundred clubs getting further and further away from top table and what can they do about it? Why has this podcast been released so late? The answer to the last question is because we had waaaaay too many different podcasts to be pushed out this week. You lucky things.

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Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Broadcaster and Analyst Jarrod Kimber and the Wisden Almanack Editor Lawrence Booth to look ahead to the start of the Test summer. How much pressure is England Head Coach Brendon McCullum under ahead of the series? Is the series must-win for the management group? How does Brendon McCullum go about repairing his relationship with the media? Does he need to start doing interviews after they've won as well? Is Ben Stokes' form a concern ahead of the Test summer? What's going on in Australia amid discussion about private investment in the Big Bash?

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They are also joined on the show by the England fast bowler Lauren Bell and CODE Sports' Ben Horne to discuss the latest from Australia. Do England need to move on from Jofra Archer & only offer him pay-to-play contracts? Will we see more examples of this situation in the future? How excited is Lauren for the start of the T20 World Cup this summer? What was the rationale behind going on an Army training camp instead of playing domestic Cricket? What's going on in Australia as privatisation in the Big Bash draws ever closer? Will we see the opening BBL game played in Chennai? What next for Liam Dawson after his retirement from first-class Cricket? Is the introduction of the new Saudi Arabia league a worry for the future of the game?

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Sam Ellard is joined by the former IPL batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala to discuss the biggest stories from the Indian Premier League? Will Venkatesh Iyer's recall to the RCB side allow them to change the balance of the XI? How does Virat Kohli continue to perform at the top of his game for so long? Is his IPL record played down too much? What's gone so wrong for the Punjab Kings? What happens if they don't make the play-offs? Should the ECB have pulled Jofra Archer out of the IPL so he could play in the first Test against New Zealand? Is Jacob Bethell's form for RCB a concern for England fans ahead of the Test summer?

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Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Broadcaster & Analyst Jarrod Kimber and the Deputy Cricket Correspondent of the Telegraph Will Macpherson to dissect England's Test squad for the first Test against New Zealand. Is Ollie Robinson's still England's best new ball bowler? Is there pressure on Gus Atkinson to perform with Jofra Archer set to come back in for the second Test? Should England have pulled Archer out of the IPL so he could play in the first Test? Will franchises soon offer Cricketers multi-year contracts to play for them instead? Is there pressure on Ben Stokes to start scoring runs again? Should he move down to bat at No.7, with Jamie Smith moving up to No.6? What now for Zak Crawley after being dropped from the Test squad? Has the pressure eased on Brendon McCullum after the public backing by the ECB?

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What do you make of the news that Marcus North has been appointed the new England selector? Does his knowledge in the County game mean he'll be suited to the role? How much of a say will he have in selection meetings or picking the team? Is this New Zealand's strongest squad to tour England in several years? How did Ryan Hadley feel about scoring his first ever first-class half-century to help Glamorgan beat Somerset? What did the Somerset players say to him after several plays and misses on the final day? Has it made him wanted to return to England and play more County Cricket in the future? Are current players worried about the ending to the season with 6 Championship games in 6 weeks?

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Why has Ollie Robinson returned to the England Test setup for the first time in 2 years? Will Emilio Gay be England's next opener after dropping Zak Crawley? Why isn't Jofra Archer playing in the first Test despite being a centrally contracted England player? What spinner will England play at Lord's, if any? Why did Marcus North eventually get the nod to become England's new National Selector?

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Who is Ryan Hadley? Are Somerset architects of their own downfall? Are the wheels coming off at Yorkshire? What's going on at Lancs? Why does it take 45 minutes of the show before Surrey are mentioned? Is the appointment of Marcus North going to be a good thing for English cricket? Why is Jon going to Milan at the weekend? And could Ben Stokes open the bowling for England and what did he say to Harmy when he put it to him?

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Is there anything that Bhuvneshwar Kumar can't do after leading the race for the Purple Cap and winning games for RCB with the bat? Are the defending Champions looking ominous when it comes to defending their title? Are Gujarat Titans peaking at the right time after winning their last 4 matches, and what makes them such a strong side? Do Sunrisers Hyderabad have the best Top 4 in IPL History? What's it like covering an IPL as a journalist? Is Jamie Overton the new Cult Hero at Chennai Super Kings? Where has it gone wrong for Jofra Archer recently?

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Is Durham batter Emilio Gay now the front-runner to open for England this summer after his century at Lord's? Will England's current management go back to Dom Sibley after his positive start to the campaign? Is there a future for Ollie Robinson in an England shirt again with the news that Rob Key has reached out to him during the season? Are English spinners in favour of counties producing spinning pitches without the jeopardy of potential points penalties? Why has Adam Hollioake decided to block the comments on Kent's social media platforms after a difficult start to the season? How is Zak Crawley after a lean run of form to start the season?

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Who do Steve Harmison and Nick Friend think should partner Ben Duckett at the top of the order for England? Which bowlers will be back for the top of the table clash in Nottingham this week? Why should we all be keeping an eye on the England Lions tour and why is Harmy coming down South this week?

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Who will make the IPL play-offs with just one point separating the Top 5 teams, and who will miss out? Are Gujarat Titans peaking at the right time? How much of a better side do they look with Jason Holder in the side? Are there concerns about Punjab Kings after a couple of losses? Did Jacob Bethell make the right decision to prioritise playing in the IPL ahead of playing County Cricket? How did the England players perform in the IPL this week? Who has been England's best player at the IPL this year?

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Hosts: Sam Ellard and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala

Producer: Scott Taylor

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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?

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Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison

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What did Nick do in Seville and have his friends forgiven him yet? When will AI take over the world of cricket journalism? Does George Dobell watch The Traitors? Could Ed Barnard replace Ben Stokes? Where do Harmy and Nick go and what could be more important that this podcast? And lastly, what exactly did Jon edit out of the show and why?

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Do Warwickshire have the bowling stock to win the County Championship?  Is Somerset’s weakness in the same area going to hold them back?  Can things get any worse for Gloucestershire?  And on another week of replacement player farce who would be a like-for-like replacement for Jimmy Anderson?  All this and ROTA WATCH!

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Is James Rew ready to open the batting for England after a superb start to the County Championship season, or does he need to bat in the top order for Somerset soon? Does he come in for Zak Crawley, or do England re-arrange the batting order to fit him in? Is Jacob Bethell putting his place in the side at risk by not playing any Cricket before the New Zealand series? Can Warwickshire challenge for the County Championship after a strong victory over Essex? Is England's fast bowling stocks bright ahead of the 2027 Ashes? Does the injury sub rule already need to be abandoned after yet more criticism this week? Is it an own goal by England's Women to play intra-squad matches instead of domestic Cricket?

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Can anyone stop Punjab Kings from winning the IPL after their unbeaten start to the season? What's gone so wrong for the Mumbai Indians so far this season? Do they need to start making brave calls and drop some star players? Can Kolkata Knight Riders push on after getting their first win of the season? How are the English players performing over the last week? Will Jacob Bethell ever get a game for Royal Challengers Bangalore? Who stands out in our Pundits Picks?

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Hosts: Sam Ellard, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Jarrod Kimber

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