The Cricket Podcast

The unthinkable has happened: the Bazball era is officially dead. In this monumental episode of The Cricket Podcast, we react to the bombshell news that has shaken English cricket to its core—the sudden sacking of head coach Brendon McCullum and the immediate retirement of captain Ben Stokes. Was the writing always on the wall, or did the ECB pull the trigger too soon? We dissect the spectacular unraveling of England's ultra-aggressive Test match revolution, examining the backstage tensions, the recent string of catastrophic collapses, and the final straw that led to McCullum’s unceremonious exit. We also pay tribute to Ben Stokes, a generational all-rounder who redefined leadership but ultimately walked away as his grand experiment crumbled. Who steps up to inherit this fractured team? Is English Test cricket heading back to the dark ages? Join us as we unpack the dramatic, definitive end of Bazball. Hit play now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England triumphed over New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Men's Test at Lord's. However, the victory was overshadowed by an ECB investigation into captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, who breached a midnight curfew to attend a London nightclub where an altercation occurred.In this episode, we unpack both the incredible sporting action and the drama unfolding off the pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a long, unplanned, hiatus The Cricket Podcast is back. Join Max and Jack as they go through the headlines from the IPL and take a look at England's squad for their upcoming series v New Zealand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The script for IPL 2026 has been shredded within the first two weeks, and we're here to pick up the pieces. This episode of The Cricket Podcast tackles a start to the Indian Premier League that no one saw coming—least of all the Chennai Super Kings faithful. With CSK sitting at a shocking 0-3 after losses to RR, PBKS, and RCB, we analyze the structural issues plaguing the legends and whether their season is already on life support. Contrast that with the Rajasthan Royals, who have stormed to the top of the IPL points table behind the explosive form of Yashasvi Jaiswal and a clinical bowling unit that looks unstoppable after disposing of the Mumbai Indians. We break down the key tactical shifts of the 2026 season, including the breakout performances of Sameer Rizvi, whose heroics have rejuvenated the Delhi Capitals, and Priyansh Arya’s impact at PBKS. Plus, we look at RCB's early momentum and why the Mumbai Indians are struggling to find their rhythm in the powerplay. Packed with T20 cricket data, insights, and analysis, this is the definitive guide to the chaos of the opening fortnight. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who is the team to truly fear in IPL 2026? Just five games into the season, the league hierarchy is already looking like a total rollercoaster. In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we break down a whirlwind opening week that has left some giants reeling and others looking absolutely lethal. We dive deep into the tactical shifts and standout performances defining the early narrative of the 2026 tournament, analyzing whether these trends are here to stay or just a flash in the pan. We start with the Rajasthan Royals masterclass against Chennai Super Kings. Nandre Burger’s dismantling of the Yellow Army has propelled the Royals to the top of the IPL 2026 points table with a staggering +4.171 net run rate. Not far behind, Royal Challengers Bengaluru made a massive statement at the Chinnaswamy with Jacob Duffy leading a clinical victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, proving their bowling unit finally has the bite to match their superstar batting. The fireworks continued at the Wankhede as Mumbai Indians pulled off a high-octane chase against Kolkata Knight Riders, spearheaded by Shardul Thakur. We also analyze Cooper Connolly’s ice-cold debut for Punjab Kings and the tactical clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals. Join us for the latest IPL 2026 highlights and our early-season power rankings. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our final preview show, The Cricket Podcast finally get around to looking at last year's runners up, Punjab Kings, alongside Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals. The Royals may have given away Sanju Samson, but they've got their new superstar now. A year older, maybe a year better, we wonder whether the now 15-year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi can show his prowess over a full IPL season. With some moves made to shore up the middle order, can RR deliver a better season? PBKS were the nearly men last year, and have stuck with much the same formula. Shreyas Iyer's men are aiming for solidity and competence to see them through this year, within a tournament more commonly sprinkled with extremes. Is it finally their time? Last but not least, we turn to Delhi. With King Legend back at the top of the order and a strong looking bowling line-up, could they be the dark horses of the tournament? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re cutting through the PR and "process" talk to look at the high-stakes gambles defining IPL 2026. This is a tactical breakdown of three franchises that have completely nuked their old identities to build something more volatile. Lucknow Super Giants have officially killed off the KL Rahul era. By handing the captaincy to Rishabh Pant and pulling off a blockbuster trade for Mohammed Shami, LSG has gone full "vibes and violence." We debate whether Pant’s chaotic leadership is the spark this sterile franchise needed, or if a lack of batting anchors will lead to a total car crash. Sunrisers Hyderabad made the shock move of the off-season by trading Shami away. It’s a massive middle finger to traditional bowling balance, proving they are obsessed with outrunning every target. With Pat Cummins leading a thin domestic pace attack, the pressure on Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen to post 240-plus scores every night is astronomical. Gujarat Titans have created the most terrifying opening partnership in the league by pairing Shubman Gill with Jos Buttler. While their top order looks like a cheat code, the real intrigue is in the middle. We look at why they dropped ₹8.4 crore on uncapped sensation Auqib Dar and whether this "top-heavy" blueprint can survive a long season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the podcast is a deep-dive tactical preview of the IPL 2026 season, breaking down the massive off-season moves for the league's big four franchises. We are moving past the hype to look at the cold, hard data defining the 2026 trophy race. We start with the "New Look" Chennai Super Kings. After a disastrous 2025 where they finished at the bottom, the front office finally hit the reset button. We break down the blockbuster trade that sent Ravindra Jadeja out to bring Sanju Samson in. It is a total shift in philosophy for the Yellow Army, moving away from "safety first" toward an aggressive, spin-hitting middle order. We also look at their gamble on uncapped speedsters and whether Noor Ahmad can carry a spin attack at Chepauk without veteran backup. Then there is the Mumbai Indians, who seem to have finally moved past the captaincy drama of the last two years. With Hardik Pandya firmly at the helm and Rohit Sharma still providing the veteran backbone, MI looks like a clinical machine again. We analyze the return of Quinton de Kock and why Shardul Thakur might be the "missing link" for their death bowling—an area that leaked critical runs in the 2025 playoffs. The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, are in a fascinating position. After 18 years of waiting, Rajat Patidar delivered the trophy in 2025. Now, the challenge is the "double." We discuss the massive acquisition of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and how his Powerplay control changes the game for Virat Kohli. Can they survive the first few weeks without Josh Hazlewood, or will their pace depth be their undoing? Finally, we look at the Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR hijacked the auction, dropping record sums on Cameron Green and Matheesha Pathirana. We debate if Ajinkya Rahane can actually control a team with this much volatile power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we break down India’s historic victory as they are crowned ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 champions! Relive the magic from the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the Men in Blue secured a dominant 96-run win over New Zealand to become the first team ever to defend the T20 title on home soil. We dive deep into the India vs New Zealand final scorecard, analyzing Sanju Samson’s masterclass innings that earned him Player of the Tournament and Jasprit Bumrah’s lethal opening spell. Is this the greatest Indian white-ball era? With three consecutive ICC trophies now in the cabinet—including the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy—we discuss India’s undisputed dominance in world cricket. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we break down an absolute blockbuster at the Wankhede! India has marched into the T20 World Cup 2026 Final after a pulse-pounding 7-run victory over England. It was a game of "what ifs" and "could have beens" as 499 runs were scored in a single night—a record for a Men’s T20 World Cup match. We deep-dive into Sanju Samson’s redemption arc. After being dropped on 15, Samson made England pay with a blistering 89 off 42 balls, proving exactly why he belongs on the biggest stage. His masterclass propelled India to a mammoth 253/7, the highest score in a T20WC knockout. But the story didn't end there. England’s 22-year-old sensation Jacob Bethell nearly pulled off the impossible, smashing a legendary 105 off 48 balls. We analyze his heartbreaking run-out in the final over and how Jasprit Bumrah’s death-bowling masterclass (conceding just 6 runs in the 18th over) saved the day for the Men in Blue. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack and Max dissect the first T20 World Cup semi-final where unbeaten South Africa took on New Zealand at Eden Gardens. Batting first, SA struggled, with Marco Jansen dragging SA to an okay but undercooked total. From then on it was all about one man - Finn Allen. He blitzed a 33-ball ton, the fastest in world cup history, as NZ romped home to a 9 wicket win to book their place in the final. Will they face India or England? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we break down a night of pure theatre at Eden Gardens as Sanju Samson played a knock for the ages to send India into the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Chasing a daunting 196 in what was effectively a virtual quarter-final against the West Indies on 1 March, Samson silenced the critics with a breathtaking 97 off just 50 balls*. We dive deep into the tactical mastery of Samson’s innings, which featured 12 fours and 4 sixes, guiding India to a 5-wicket victory with 4 balls to spare. We also recap a frantic final 72 hours of Super 8 action that decided the final four. From South Africa’s clinical 5-wicket win over Zimbabwe to secure the top spot in Group 1, to Pakistan’s heartbreaking exit despite a thrilling 5-run victory over Sri Lanka on 28 February—where Sahibzada Farhan’s heroic century (100 off 60) wasn't enough to overcome New Zealand’s superior net run rate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we dive into the high-stakes drama of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s, where the semi-final picture is finally becoming clear. England have become the first team to officially qualify for the knockouts, completing a remarkable turnaround after a shaky start to the tournament. We break down Harry Brook’s sensational match-winning century against Pakistan that punched their ticket to the semi-finals. With their place secured, we ask: is this the most balanced England T20 side we’ve seen in years? Meanwhile, India have kept their World Cup dreams alive with a dominant 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in Chennai. After a bruising loss to South Africa, the Men in Blue found their spark through an Abhishek Sharma masterclass and a clinical bowling performance. We look ahead to Sunday’s "virtual quarter-final" at Eden Gardens, where India must defeat the West Indies to join the Proteas in the last four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Cricket Podcast we break down the massive T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 upsets that have blown Group 1 wide open. First, we analyse how South Africa ended India’s 12-match winning streak in a dominant 76-run victory in Ahmedabad. Was it David Miller’s explosive 63 or a rare failure from the Indian top order? We dive deep into the India vs South Africa highlights to see if the Proteas have finally found the formula to win big ICC trophies. Next, we ask the burning question: Are England back? After a clinical 51-run win over Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Harry Brook’s side looks like a serious contender again. We review Will Jacks’ game-changing bowling performance and discuss whether England's aggressive style will hold up against Pakistan’s spinners in the next round. Plus, we cover the fallout of the Pakistan vs New Zealand rain-out and what the current T20 World Cup points table means for semi-final qualification scenarios. Can India recover their Net Run Rate, or is a shock exit on the cards? Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we pick through the wreckage of the most chaotic week in international cricket as Australia crash and burn in the T20 World Cup group stage. While the Baggy Greens pack their bags after a defeat to Sri Lanka and the awesome Nissanka, the focus shifts to the subcontinental powerhouses making noise in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. We dissect India’s clinical run to the Super 8s, headlined by a bowling unit that looks absolutely unplayable on these Sri Lankan and Indian decks. Can anyone actually stop the Men in Blue on home soil, or is the pressure of the Narendra Modi Stadium final already looming too large? But the real story of the fans belongs to Nepal. We recap the ‘Rhinos’ and their incredible atmospheric presence, breaking down their key moments and the passion of a fanbase that has truly taken over the tournament. From Kathmandu to Colombo, the Nepal cricket rise is no longer a fairy tale—it’s a warning to the elite. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ross and Max talk through the latest games, where India booked their place in the Super 8s with a comfortable win over Pakistan, while also starting a minor diplomatic incident over handshakes. Australia are in trouble after they were soundly beaten by Zimbabwe, meaning they likely need to beat Sri Lanka to stay in the competition. We also cover England overcoming Scotland, and the state of play in the 4 groups as we approach the Super 8s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a pulsating day of T20 Cricket World Cup action, by far the best viewing was between South Africa and Afghanistan, who put on a show with not one, but two super overs, and more twists and turns than twisty turny thing. Both teams looked to have won it throughout the day, but SA ultimately came away victorious. Elsewhere, Australia got their campaign up and running despite missing their skipper, and West Indies throttled England to take control of the group. And Pakistan v India is back on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we dive headfirst into the pure, unadulterated chaos of the opening six matches of the 2026 T20 World Cup. It has been a weekend of "Associate Uprising" and major-nation meltdowns, headlined by England narrowly avoiding one of the greatest humiliations in sporting history. We break down the "World Cup DRAMA" at the Wankhede, where Harry Brook and the "bleached boy wonder" Jacob Bethell (55) dragged England from the depths of 57-3 against Nepal. Despite a late surge from Lokesh Bam (39* off 15), Sam Curran held his nerve in a final-over masterclass to secure a 4-run win. Is this "cling-on" energy sustainable, or are England already cooked? The episode also covers: India vs USA: Suryakumar Yadav (84*) rescues the defending champions from a 46/4 collapse to see off a spirited American side by 29 runs. Pakistan’s Great Escape: Faheem Ashraf goes "bonkers" in the 19th over to deny the Netherlands a historic opening-day upset in Colombo. West Indies Power: Shimron Hetmyer's blitz and a Romario Shepherd hat-trick—part of a stunning five-wicket haul—blow away Scotland. New Zealand Clinical: Tim Seifert (65) and Glenn Phillips overcome the "Group of Death" landmines to chase down 182 against Afghanistan. We ask the big questions: Why are the big teams struggling to put away the smaller nations? Is the Nepal crowd the best thing to happen to cricket? And who is the early favorite for the Super 8s? Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we're diving into the absolute 'Group of Death' in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Group D. With matches unfolding across India and Sri Lanka, all eyes are on whether the 'Afghan Atalan' can survive a brutal pool to reach the Super 8s. Can Afghanistan replicate their 2024 semi-final heroics? Standing in their way are two massive heavyweights: South Africa and New Zealand. While the Proteas and Blackcaps are perennial favourites, this group is widely considered the toughest on paper, leaving no room for a slow start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jack, Ross and Max turn their attention to Group C. England come into the tournament off the back of on-field prowess and off-field embarrassment, but will their batting firepower carry them through to a world cup final? West Indies have been pretty poor of late, but surely their T20 stars can pull it together at some point? Also in Group C, Nepal, Scotland and Italy lie in wait. 3 teams with very different stories: Nepal on the up and up, Scotland in last minute, and Italy here for the very first time. Can any of them spring a surprise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it really "Easy Street" for the Aussies? In this episode, Jack, Ross, and Max dive into the chaotic lead-up to the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, specifically dissecting the landmines waiting in Group B. After a bruising 3-0 series sweep at the hands of Pakistan, Australia arrive in Sri Lanka looking uncharacteristically vulnerable. With Pat Cummins officially ruled out due to a back injury and Josh Hazlewood set to miss the opening phase, Mitchell Marsh’s side is suddenly leaning heavily on fresh faces like Ben Dwarshuis and Xavier Bartlett. Can Adam Zampa and a spin-heavy attack—including bolters Cooper Connolly and Matt Kuhnemann—carry the load on Colombo’s turning tracks?. We also size up the competition. Co-hosts Sri Lanka are licking their lips at the prospect of an upset on home soil, while Sikandar Raza’s Zimbabwe and a battle-hardened Ireland side are more than capable of crashing the Super 8 party. We ask the big questions: Is the aggressive "ultra-batting" mindset sustainable without their senior bowling core? And which of the "smaller" nations is most likely to provide the tournament's first massive "boilover"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is this finally the moment Team India cements their legacy as the undisputed greatest T20 side in history? With the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup kicking off this week, we’re diving deep into Group A to see if Suryakumar Yadav and his squad are ready to defend their crown on home soil. In this episode, the boys break down India’s "ultra-attacking" squad selection. We discuss the shock exclusion of Shubman Gill, the explosive potential of an Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson opening pair, and whether Jasprit Bumrah can carry a bowling attack featuring the mystery spin of Varun Chakaravarthy. But it’s not all smooth sailing—we tackle the big questions around Surya’s recent dip in form and whether the middle order can survive the pressure of a home World Cup. The drama doesn’t stop there. We provide a full Group A preview, analyzing the massive political fallout as Pakistan confirms a boycott of their high-stakes February 15 clash against India in Colombo. What does this mean for the tournament’s integrity and Pakistan’s path to the Super 8s? We also look at the "giant-killer" potential of the USA, Netherlands, and Namibia. Can Saurabh Netravalkar haunt the big guns again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ashes might be done and dusted, but our cricket chat is just heating up. In this week's jam-packed episode, Jack, Max, and Ross revisit their infamously "dodgy" pre-series Ashes predictions. We're talking bold shouts, massive flops, and a good dose of self-deprecation as we review just how wrong (or maybe, just maybe, slightly right?) we were about the world's greatest Test rivalry. Did Bazball fizzle out Down Under? We dig into the stats and the real story behind Australia's dominant 4-1 victory. Expect sharp analysis, a bit of banter, and some brutal honesty about England's performance and the systemic issues plaguing the ECB. But wait, there's more! The glorious chaos of white ball cricket is back with a bang. We spin through all the latest from the shortest formats, covering the big hits, controversial dismissals, and tactical masterstrokes. Get your essential dose of cricket analysis and entertainment, blending serious chat with the sort of unfiltered opinion you won't find anywhere else. Tune in, subscribe, and join the conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ashes are over, which means it's time for recriminations. Why did England lose? Did they drink too much? Is it because they can't catch? Did they pick the wrong players? Or perhaps it's all snicko's fault? Or the pitches? Or timewasting? We get into it all as we review England's 4-1 Ashes defeat, and pick our combined 2025/26 Ashes XI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ashes urn stays Down Under, and England are left to pick up the pieces after a devastating Ashes series defeat. Where do Ben Stokes and his team go from here? The Cricket Podcast is here to analyze the tactical failures, the "Bazball" hitting a brick wall, and the difficult questions facing English cricket. Join us for a definitive inquest into England's latest Ashes disaster. We dive deep into potential changes, player performances, and whether a 5-0 whitewash is now inevitable. Tune in for expert analysis, player ratings, and a no-holds-barred debate on one of cricket's biggest rivalries. Don't miss this essential Ashes post-match reaction and look ahead to the future of England cricket. Subscribe to The Cricket Podcast for daily Ashes drama, insights, and all the post-match fallout. #Ashes #EnglandCricket #BenStokes #Bazball #AustraliaCricket #SydneyTest #CricketPodcast #Ashes2025-26 #CricketAnalysis #SportsPodcast Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The drama reaches its peak at the SCG! Join The Cricket Podcast for our definitive daily recap of Day 4 in the final Ashes Test. As the series finale enters its closing stages, we break down a grueling day of Test cricket. We discuss the key individual performances that have put one side in the driver's seat and evaluate whether a result is looming or if a final-day draw is on the cards. Get expert cricket analysis, the latest Ashes news, and a look ahead to the decisive final day. Subscribe now for your essential daily dose of the greatest rivalry in sport! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of The Cricket Podcast dissects the absolute nightmare that was Ashes Day 3 in Sydney for England. Steve Smith and Travis Head put on a masterclass, but the real story is England's "AWFUL" performance and total collapse. We’re delivering an unfiltered, brutal analysis of the bowling, the baffling tactics, and the strategic failures that have left England chasing a miracle. If you want the raw truth about the Test match, the team selections, and the systemic issues plaguing English cricket, this is the episode for you. Join The Cricket Podcast team for the only Ashes analysis you need. We break down the record partnership, the SCG atmosphere, and England's failure. This is essential listening for every cricket fan globally. Get expert insights and fiery debate on the biggest moments of the Australia vs England series. Don't miss this crucial Test match update—subscribe now for the sharpest, most opinionated cricket podcast online. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Root’s masterclass century headlined day two of the Ashes Sydney Test, steering England to a competitive first-innings total of 384 all out. The former England captain showcased exceptional composure and skill, converting his overnight score into a stellar 160 runs—his second ton of the series—earning a well-deserved standing ovation at the SCG. However, England’s strong position was quickly undermined by Jamie Smith, whose "horrific" and "dismal" dismissal to a poor shot off part-time spinner Marnus Labuschagne sparked immediate controversy and widespread criticism from cricket pundits, leaving fans frustrated with the team's questionable decision-making. Australia's reply was both swift and aggressive, launching a strong fightback in the evening session. Although Captain Ben Stokes managed to claim the only two wickets for England, including the crucial dismissal of Usman Khawaja, the hosts dominated the final hours. Travis Head was particularly destructive, smashing an unbeaten 91 runs off just 87 balls. Australia closed the day at 166-2, trailing by 218 runs. Head’s dominant display has put the pressure back on England’s bowlers, setting the stage for a compelling Day 3 in the Sydney Ashes Test, as Australia looks to close the deficit rapidly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Jack Hope, Max Rowe-Brown, and Ross Legg as they dissect every moment from the first day of the Fifth Test in Sydney. Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bat, but did England make the right call. The answer looks like "yes" early, as Harry Brook and Joe Root piled on the runs in Sydeny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us as we dissect England's victory in Melbourne, covering everything from their early injuries and drops, through to their excellent bowling performance, and finally their clinical chase to seal victory. This episode dives straight into the core of England's struggles, examining the clinical performance by Australia and the overwhelming atmosphere at the MCG. The hosts provide quick, sharp insights on the state of the series and whether England can realistically mount a comeback or if the result is all but decided. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in for our immediate reaction to the unprecedented chaos on Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)! Twenty wickets tumbled in a single day of Test cricket for the first time since 1950, as both Australia and England were skittled on a lively, green-top pitch. Join our expert panel as we dissect the sensational bowling performances, the batting collapses, and the controversial pitch that has everyone talking on this "Boxing Day Massacre In Melbourne - Ashes Fourth Test - Day One" podcast episode. We deep-dive into Josh Tongue's five-wicket haul, Michael Neser's superb spell, and the dramatic moments as England collapsed to 110 all out after skittling Australia for just 152 in front of a record-breaking MCG crowd. Was it a fair contest between bat and ball, or was the pitch doing too much? We bring you all the key insights, expert analysis, and a post-mortem of a bonkers Boxing Day that has set up a thrilling, fast-forwarded Test match. Don't miss this essential cricket podcast to stay up-to-date with the latest Ashes news and action. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a short gap between test matches, we find some time to look back at last weeks IPL auction! Cam Green made the big bucks from his move to KKR, but there are plenty other moves to discuss and a fair few surprises. In part 2 we return to the Ashes to dissect the video of Ben Duckett being catastrophically drunk in Noosa. What do we make of his behaviour? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Urn stays Down Under. In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we break down Australia’s ruthless 3-0 series clinch in record time. From the relentless pace of Pat Cummins to England’s "Bazball" hitting a brick wall on Australian decks, we analyze how the 2025-26 Ashes were won and lost in just 11 days of play. We’re diving into the tactical failures, the Adelaide Oval collapse, and why Mitchell Starc remains England's ultimate nemesis. Is a 5-0 whitewash now a certainty? We debate the fallout for Ben Stokes’ side and whether England can find any answers before the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Get the latest insights, player ratings, and expert post-match analysis on the biggest rivalry in cricket. Subscribe for your daily dose of Ashes drama and the definitive inquest into England's latest tour disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a grim day for England in the second Ashes Test match at Adelaide Oval. Join The Cricket Podcast team as we dissect a disastrous Day 4 performance that saw the tourists "limp" to stumps, teetering on the brink of an insurmountable 0-2 series deficit. We break down the Australian bowlers' clinical execution, England's recurring batting frailties under lights with the pink ball, and analyze exactly where the match slipped decisively out of Ben Stokes’ grasp. Is the Barmy Army already booking early flights home? We preview the inevitable Day 5 conclusion and ask tough questions about England's strategy and team selection for the remainder of the 2025 Ashes tour. This episode is a must-listen for all fans looking for immediate analysis, match highlights, and a dose of commiseration after another tough day for the English Test side. Tune in for expert insight and raw reaction to the pivotal moments from Adelaide's Day 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Travis Head delivers a local legend’s masterclass at the Adelaide Oval as Australia takes a stranglehold on the 2025 Ashes. After a brief morning fightback from Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer, Head’s dominant unbeaten century—supported by a gritty Alex Carey—pushed the Australian lead beyond 350 runs, leaving England staring at a 3-0 series deficit and the loss of the urn. In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we break down every key moment from Day 3, including Head’s controversial reprieve on 99, England’s mounting injury concerns with Ben Stokes, and the tactical failures of Bazball under pressure. Subscribe for daily Ashes 2025 highlights, expert analysis, and updates as Australia moves within six wickets of a historic series victory in Adelaide. https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this recap of the 2025 Ashes Third Test Day 2, we dissect the catastrophic England batting collapse that has left their hopes hanging by a thread. We analyze how Pat Cummins dismantled a meek England side under the Adelaide lights, questioning if the Bazball era has finally met its match. For fans seeking the latest England vs Australia highlights, we break down every pivotal wicket and tactical error that saw the visitors slide toward a definitive defeat. Is the Ashes already over? From Jofra Archer’s bowling efforts to the top-order's failure to fire, we provide the essential Third Test analysis you need. This episode of The Cricket Podcast explores whether Ben Stokes can conjure a miracle or if Australia is destined to retain the urn. Subscribe for expert insights into the 2025 Ashes and the brutal reality of England’s current form. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a back and forth day where both teams seem determined to be terrible at various points, Australia ended the day on 326/8 and the test in the balance. Ross and Max take you through the days action! Chippy was unavailable for this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready for a massive week in the world of cricket! In this episode, we dive deep into the upcoming 3rd Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval, exploring the crucial matchups and who needs to step up to keep the series alive. With Australia currently leading the Ashes 2025/26 series, the pressure is mounting on England's key players. Our experts break down the pitch conditions, team changes, and provide their bold predictions for the decisive day/night Test match. The action isn't just Down Under; it's also about to explode at the IPL auction! The podcast shifts gears to preview the highly anticipated IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. Is Australian all-rounder Cameron Green really set to break all previous auction records and surpass Rishabh Pant's massive INR 27 crore bid? We analyze which franchises have the biggest war chests, the key players available for bidding, and predict where the biggest surprises might land. Tune in for expert analysis on the Ashes, IPL news, and all the T20 buzz you need! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England stare down a 2-0 deficit against Australia after a crushing defeat in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. This episode of our podcast dives deep into the heart of the crisis in England cricket. We provide essential Ashes analysis, unpacking Ben Stokes’ post-match comments and questioning the team's mental fortitude in Australian conditions. Join our panel as we pinpoint where England went wrong—from critical errors in the field to questionable "Bazball" tactics—and debate potential player changes ahead of the must-win third Test in Adelaide. We ask: Can Joe Root inspire a miracle comeback, or is this Ashes series already over? Tune in for expert insights into England's toughest test yet. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England suffered a dramatic Ashes collapse today, as Australia secured an emphatic eight-wicket win at the Gabba to go 2-0 up in the series. Join us as we dissect the stunning day four defeat, the batting woes, and what this humiliation means for England's hopes down under. We explore the urgent questions facing Stokes and McCullum after another poor performance. In this episode, we tackle the fallout: player ratings, tactical errors, and the potential team changes needed for the must-win Perth Test. We pull no punches in our analysis of a dark day for English cricket. Is the series over? Tune in for the definitive take on England's Ashes agony. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England is in serious trouble on Day 3 of the 2025 Ashes second Test in Brisbane, and the feeling of a looming "disaster" is real. Australia's lower order, led by Mitchell Starc, piled on the runs to build a massive first-innings lead, capitalising on a sloppy English fielding display (five dropped catches on day two alone!). In their second innings, England's openers started brightly but lost Ben Duckett before the close of play. Join Jack, Max, and Ross as they dissect all the action from a frustrating day for Ben Stokes' side at The Gabba. The lads cover the dropped catches, Australia's commanding position, Harry Brook's dismissal, and the immense challenge England faces on day four to save the Test match. Can Bazball dig them out of this hole, or is the series heading to 2-0. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia dominate Day 2 of the 2nd Ashes Test! In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, join Jack Hope, Ross Legg, and Max Rowe-Brown as they break down England's crushing day at the office and Australia's massive lead. The hosts analyze all the key moments from the Brisbane Test, strategic blunders, "Bazball" reactions, and whether England can bounce back or if the Ashes are already over. Don't miss the fiery debate and in-depth cricket analysis! Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Immediate reactions and expert analysis of a fiery first day in Brisbane. Mitchell Starc tore through the England top order, but Joe Root fights back with crucial runs. Who’s on top? Tune in now for Ashes analysis, cricket news, and key takeaways from the 2nd Test. #Ashes #EnglandCricket #AustraliaCricket #JoeRoot #MitchellStarc Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England faces critical questions following their initial loss. The debate surrounding all-rounder Will Jacks dominates selection discussions, forcing the side to re-evaluate their current strategy and balance. Jack and Ross get into the details and make their calls, As the series shifts to the second Test, the pressure intensifies. Australia holds the advantage, while England seeks a rapid course correction to prevent the tourists from taking a commanding lead. This match is pivotal in determining the trajectory of the 2025 Ashes series. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jack, Matt, and Chippy dissect England's latest calamitous performance. Is it time for Bazball 2.0 or is this just another 'moral victory' for the Poms? The lads go deep on what it's really going to take for the Three Lions to recover some semblance of dignity, and perhaps even win a game of cricket abroad. It's a bumpy road ahead, and we're here for the ride. Then, we turn our attention to the hot mess that is the BCCI's red-ball setup. Coach Gautam Gambhir is facing a social media firing squad after recent Test losses, but are the calls to sack him justified? The team is in transition, the preparation is a shambles, and the pressure is mounting. We cut through the noise to figure out if it's Gambhir's tactics or a deeper structural failure that's the real issue. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, the boys take a microscope to the IPL retention deadline. Join us as we go through all ten franchises, picking apart the big releases, the surprising trades, and the questionable logic behind some of the decisions. From the franchises who nailed it to those who, let's be honest, will be left scrambling at the mini-auction, we've got you covered with all the analysis you've come to expect. We’ll break down which teams have left themselves with the strongest purse and which have the most work to do. Forget the soundbites; this is a full tactical debrief on the latest IPL squad reshuffles. What does it all mean for the upcoming season, and who has made the biggest blunder? Tune in as we figure it all out. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Travis Head crushed England's hopes on day 2 of the first Test of the 2025 Ashes. England woke up as favourites to win in Perth, however another batting collapse, another top performance from Mitchell Starc and another away Ashes debacle ensued. What do we make of Travis Head? Can England come back from this? Should we start following another sport? Check out Paul's Substack here: https://pauldennett.substack.com/ Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2025 Ashes is underway in Perth. England travelled to Australia full of confidence and everyone has been predicting a close battle between Stokes and co and the depleted Aussies. Day 1 of the first Test match was bananas. First England were skittled for 172, with Harry Brook the only bright note. But then in response Australia folded. Ben Stokes was rampant and Jofra Archer was unplayable. It is game on in The Ashes! Find us here: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Support us: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Website: www.thecricketpod.com Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ashes are here, and so are we with our definitive predictions. This isn't just a friendly chat; we're putting our reputations on the line. We've gathered the crew to discuss who will lift the Urn and why this series might just redefine Test cricket. Expect passionate arguments, obscure historical references, and perhaps a touch of bias as we weigh the strengths and weaknesses of both the English and Australian squads. Tune in to see who we're backing to take home the prize. To add some official structure, we're using a "snake draft" format to lock in our predictions. Each host will draft key outcomes—from the final scoreline to top run-scorers and leading wicket-takers—forcing strategic consideration. It's a high-stakes battle of wits as we meticulously build our prediction sheets and ultimately crown one host as the supreme prognosticator of the 2025 Ashes series. Links to podcast audio: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod⁠ Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: ⁠https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod⁠ Buy coffee: ⁠https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Ashes loom, The Cricket Podcast dissects the recently announced England squad and debates their chances of success down under. The boys dive into the controversial selections, including the shock inclusion of Will Jacks and the return of Harry Brook as vice-captain, and speculate on how the "Bazball" approach will fare against Australia's formidable bowling attack. Join us for a detailed player-by-player analysis as we unpack the crucial talking points, weigh the risks, and preview what promises to be another thrilling chapter in cricket's greatest rivalry. With the squad and warm-ups complete, the hosts assess the potential weaknesses and strengths of Ben Stokes' side. Is the fast bowling group quick enough to rattle the Australians on their home soil? How will England's fragile top order hold up against the likes of Cummins and Starc? We break down the key matchups, from the opening partnerships to the spin-bowling duel, and offer our fearless predictions for who will seize the urn. Tune in for the sharpest insight, humorous banter, and an unmissable preview of the ultimate Test cricket showdown. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ashes is almost here, and that can only mean one thing: it is time to dissect the Australian squad! In this episode, Jack Hope, Max Rowe-Brown, and Ross Legg dive deep into the chosen players for the upcoming series, breaking down the selections, potential omissions, and key strengths. Will the batting line-up hold up against the English attack? Is the bowling contingent as fearsome as recent history suggests? The team gives their verdict on all the major talking points, from the opening partnership to the spin options, setting the stage for what promises to be an electric Ashes contest. Join us as we go through the squad player by player, analysing who makes the likely starting XI, as well as categorising the Australians by fear factor: wombat, dingo or great white shark! Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel convenes to analyze the thrilling conclusion of the Women’s World Cup. India secured a historic victory, navigating a tense knockout stage that culminated in a stunning, record-breaking semi-final chase against the heavily favored Australian side, followed by a masterful performance in the final against South Africa. We dissect the pivotal contributions of Jemimah Rodrigues and the strategic turning points that saw India claim their maiden title. The episode reviews the overall standard of the tournament and evaluates the impact of this watershed moment on the global women's game. Attention then turns immediately to the highly anticipated men’s Ashes series. The build-up is fraught with speculation, and we assess the key dynamics at play. Can England’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach withstand the rigorous examination of the Australian bowling attack? We review the controversial squad selections, the current injury concerns plaguing both camps, and offer our detailed assessment of where the series will be won and lost. Tune in for the insightful analysis and informed predictions ahead of cricket’s greatest rivalry. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CRUNCH TIME. The World Cup has reached the knockout stage and the boys are glued to the action. Join Jack, and Max as they dissect everything from the semi-final line-ups: Who's the biggest threat? What's the dark horse factor? And did the group stage confirm a clear favourite or is this still anyone's game? We break down the key matchups, player form, and make some questionable predictions. Then, there’s chaos in the Test arena. Pat Cummins has been ruled OUT of the First Test. It’s the news no one expected and it throws a massive spanner in the works. What does this injury mean for the bowling attack? Who steps up as Captain? And, crucially, is this the moment the whole campaign swings? Tune in for the usual sharp analysis, humorous debate, and a detailed look at all of cricket's major stories. Whether it’s white-ball glory or the drama of the Test summer, we’ve got you covered. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Jack, Max, and Ross as they dissect all the latest from the Women's World Cup. There's plenty to get stuck into with some high-stakes knockout cricket on the cards and the group stages delivering some classic finishes and surprise results. Who is looking good heading into the semi-finals? Can a dark horse still pull off a shock? And what were the biggest talking points to emerge from the tournament's crunch games so far? The boys also turn their attention to the England men's team as they wrap up their series in New Zealand. After a tour of mixed fortunes, what are the takeaways for a side still trying to build momentum? The podcast brings you the sharp analysis and humorous debate you've come to expect, covering all the major stories from around the cricketing world. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are we overthinking the Ashes media frenzy? Absolutely. But are we going to stop? Absolutely not. This week, we're slicing through the pre-series noise surrounding Australia and England to figure out if there's any actual cricket news hiding in plain sight. From the outrageous hot takes to the eyebrow-raising squad whispers, we're dissecting all the Ashes build-up as the countdown begins to the summer's biggest series. And while the gents have been busy with verbal sparring, the Women's World Cup has been delivering the real drama in India. We break down the thrilling finishes and celebrate the standout performances that have lit up the tournament this past week. We'll recap Australia's relentless dominance and discuss how England has found its rhythm after a shaky start. Tune in for everything you need to know from both sides of the cricket world. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ashes are HERE! And what about the Women's World Cup?! The boys are back to dissect the biggest talking points in cricket this week! First up, England's Men's Ashes squad has just been announced. Was the selection panel smoking something? Are the openers good enough? Will Bazball survive Down Under, or will it all end in a disastrous 5-0 hammering? We go through the ins and outs, the shock inclusions, and the baffling omissions that have the cricket world talking. Then, we turn our attention to the Women's World Cup! Australia are the overwhelming favourites, but can anyone actually stop them? We break down the chances of England and the dark horses, pick out the key players to watch, and look at the brutal schedule that could make or break a campaign. Plus, we cover all the latest news from around the world. Tune in for the sharp analysis, passionate debate, and questionable predictions you've come to expect! Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us for a recap of the England vs. Ireland T20I series, where England showcased a dominant performance, winning 2-0 overall. We'll highlight Phil Salt's explosive batting displays, including his incredible 89 off 46 balls against Ireland, which followed a record-breaking 141 not out against South Africa just days before the series. Did Salt cement his place as a T20 superstar with these sensational performances? Later, we'll delve into the contentious 2025 Asia Cup, focusing on the controversial caught-behind dismissal of Fakhar Zaman in the India vs. Pakistan match. We'll unpack why Pakistan filed an official complaint to the ICC regarding the TV umpire's decision and the earlier refusal by Indian players to shake hands with the Pakistan team at the toss and after the game. This incident led to Pakistan's complaint against match referee Andy Pycroft to the ICC. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob Bethell finally showed good on his talent with an impressive century in a thumping win over South Africa to hand England a consolation win in the ODI series. Attentions then turned to the T20s where the first one finished in slightly farcical fashion following a day of rain. Elsewhere, the SA20 auction wrapped up with Dewald Brevis pocketing the big bucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Brook's England have lost their Series v South Africa and face being whitewashed. The Cricket Podcast boys dive into the action from the two ODIs talking through the good and bad from both matches. And, earlier in the podcast they wrap up The Hundred, as The Oval Invincibles completed the Three-peat and Northern Super Chargers overcame the undefeated Southern Brave. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Root lit up The Hundred this week for the Trent Rockets as he helped them secure their place in the play-offs. Meanwhile Oval Invincibles look set for a 3-peat on the men's side and Southern Brave have dominated the women's competition. Elsewhere, Cheteshwar Pujara hung up his spikes and will go down as a modern great and an Indian legend. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us for an exciting look at England's cricket team as Jacob Bethell takes the reins as its youngest captain ever, particularly focused on The Hundred. We'll explore Bethell's leadership in this dynamic format and its impact on the squad's future. This episode also delves into The Hundred tournament looking at recent performances and what we've made of the tournament at the half-way stage. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We give our final thoughts on the thrilling Test series between England and India. Who was our player of the series, where does the series rank in terms of all time cricket moments and what does it mean for England's Ashes chances. And The Hundred is back. What do we make of the 2025 edition of the tournament? Visit ⁠www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD⁠ to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod⁠ Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: ⁠https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod⁠ Buy coffee: ⁠https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee⁠ Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the game in the balance on day 5, a herculean effort from Siraj meant India took the win at the Oval and tied the series 2-2. What was our reaction to this famous test match? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This podcast recaps the exciting conclusion of the 5th Test between England and India at The Oval. England needed 374 runs to win and secure the series, facing a challenging task on the final day. The game was closely contested at the end of Day 4, with England needing 35 more runs to win, and India needing 4 more wickets for victory. England's pursuit of a record chase at The Oval was led by a century from Joe Root. He scored his 39th Test hundred off 137 balls before getting out with 37 runs left to score. Harry Brook also played a key role, hitting 111 off 98 balls, bringing England within 73 runs of their target. But India fought back and still have a chance. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After England scored a mammoth 669 to take a commanding lead and leave India 0-2 on Day 4, all thoughts turned to an England win. But a fantastic display from India's batters on a flat Old Trafford pitch saw India home to a comfortable draw. Some late shenanigans gave us something to talk about, however, as Jadeja and Sundar wound up weary England by turning down an early finish to reach their centuries. 1 test to go and the trophy remains up for grabs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England were all over on Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England in the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy Test series. India started the day in a good position but were unable to capitalise, as poor cricket and good play from England wrapped the innings up, despite a cameo from Rishabh Pant. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett then took the game away from India, scoring quickly and brutally as they ran the score up to almost 200. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

India came out slightly ahead on day 1 in Manchester, as their Test series v England continues. They will be upset, however, that they couldn't build a bigger advantage and will be seriously worried by the injury to Rishabh Pant. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can England win the fourth Test v India at Old Trafford and put an end to the series? After winning at Lord's England will have their tails up and have named a similar team to a take on India in Manchester. India, meanwhile, have an injury crisis and will be trying to work out which xi works best for them to keep the Test series alive! Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After days of attritional cricket, needle, broken fingers and on-field massages, the 3rd test at Lord's reached a thrilling conclusion as Shoaib Bashir nabbed the last wicket to hand England a 22 run win. With England 2-1 up in the series, where was the game one, did India get it wrong, and what's next for both sides? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England are melting in the heat as India's heroes dominated day 4 at Lord's. Barring a miracle India will go 2-1 up after England failed spectacularly with the bat. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England suffered a crushing defeat against a Bumrahless India in the second Test of their series against India. India levelled the series thanks to glorious centuries from Shubman Gill and devestating bowling from Siraj and Akash Deep. What do we think of it all? Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can India find a way to stop England's bazball antics. England have named an unchanged team and India will be waiting to see whether Bumrah is fit before naming theirs. Could Kuldeep Yadav be the answer? Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England v India produced the drama we were all hoping for, by conjuring up one of the all time great Test matches to begin the series at Headingley. Bumrah laboured but Duckett and Crawley showed they had answers as England ticked off the runs. Shardul Thakur then nearly turned it for India by picking up Brook, but Root was still there and slowly him, Stokes and and Smith ticked off the runs. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul have seized control of the first Test between India and England. Their two centuries on day 4 have wrestled control of the match away from England and have helped India to a daunting score that even England will be worried about. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a topsy turvey Test match at Hedingley England have been battling with India. The batsman have dominated the first 3 days, but Jasprit Bumrah's magic has shone through with the ball. Harry Brook's marvelous 99 almost took the game away for England, but things are still up for grabs. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Africa are World Test Champions, as they overcame Australia at Lord's. Markram, Rabada and Bavuma were the three heroes for the Proteas, as they roared back from a first innings deficit to overcome Pat Cummins and the Australians. Then we turn our attention to India, who begin their Test series against England on Friday. The series is shaping up to be a cracker, with both teams showing a lot of strength. Will Bumrah be the difference, and will we see Jacob Bethell? Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who will win the World Test Championship, which will be contested by Australia and South Africa this week at Lord's. Australia are the heavy favourites, but with bowlers like Jansen and Rabada you cannot write off the South Africans! We also provide our final thoughts on the 2025 IPL, revisiting our predicitons and seeing which of us made the best calls about the IPL. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025 was finally the year that Virat Kohli brecame an IPL Champion. In the final Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on the Punjab Kings. RCB batted first and managed a decent, but not amazing score. In response the Punjab Kings started well, but the wickets fell, and Shreyas Iyer was among them. This set up the thing we'd all been waiting for, an IPL win for RCB and Virat Kohli. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk IPL Final, on this episode of The Cricket Podcast. Punjab Kings overcame the Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2, thanks to an all timer of an innings from Shreyas Iyer. Who will win in their face-off with Virat Kohli and RCB? Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two IPL Play-Off games on The Cricket Podcast this evening. First of all Royal Challengers Bengaluru took down Punjab Kings, and then today Mumbai Indians put up a big score v Gujarat Titans. Who will win the IPL, is it finally RCB's year? Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England hammered Zimbabwe in their first Test match of the summer. Although Zimbabwe managed some impressive batting in spells, ultimately England had too much for them and the end result was a thrashing. In the IPL, CSK and Gujarat Titans completed their group stage, as did Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. What did we make of the action, is the top of the table wide open? Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Delhi Capitals faced off v Mumbai Indians with their IPL season on the line. With the IPL play-offs on the line Mumbai looked like they were wobbling until a great knock from Suryakumar Yadav. In response Mitchell Santner tied down Delhi Capitals, but can they come back? In other news, England's Test summer gets underway with a one-off Test v Zimbabwe. Will it be a summer off success for Ben Stokes boys or can Zimbabwe spring a surprise? Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big show this week as the IPL returns. After a week break the tournament has started again, but clashes with other cricket mean that there will be a shortage of overseas players for the play-offs. Elsewhere, Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket. What do we make of his legacy? And England's Test summer is about to begin. They take on Zimbabwe this week. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The IPL game between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings has been cancelled with the Dharamsala stadium also being evacuated. We also discuss the other cricket, but that doesn't seem that important all of a sudden. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2025 IPL group stage heads towards its conclusion, and results over the weekend appear to have solidified who will make the play-offs. Virat Kohli and RCB beat CSK in a thriller, which leaves them top of the table and in an excellent position to potentially win the IPL. Punjab Kings were also able to easily take down LSG, which firmed up their position. The potential outsider is KKR, who just squeezed past Rajasthan Royals, and may yet put together a run of victories which could take them to the play-offs. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we discuss the best and worst of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, as we saw him smash his way to the second fastest every IPL century in one game, and then get a golden duck in the next. All that, plus discussion on the rest of Rajasthan Royals on this episode. As we cover games featuring Mumbai Indians, PBKS, CSK, Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals and KKR. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RCB took on Delhi Capitals in the Sunday evening game, ash the 2025 IPL continued. Things looked tricket for RCB until Kohli and Krunal steadied the ship and built a big partnership. Earlier, the Mumbai Indians took down Lucknow Super Giants, for their 5th consecutive IPL win. And yesterdayrain scuppered Punjab Kings chances against KKR. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Intro 0:00 RCB v DC 02:00 MI v LSG 18:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We cover three more games from IPL 2025, with Mumbai winning again to make it 4 in a row and move into the top four for the first time this season. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals threw away another commanding position, and this year's dunces also thrashed it out on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 games to discuss on this episode of the podcast, featuring all 10 teams in the 2025 IPL. The big movers are Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans who are cruising away at the top of the table. Elsehwere, Virat Kohli and RCB are still going strong after their double header v Punjab Kings. And Dhoni's boys, CSK, continue to suffer. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Delh Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Intro 0:00 DC v LSG 01:00 KKR v GT 12:00 CSK v MI 21:00 PBKS v RCB 29:00 LSG v RR 40:00 DC v GT 52:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We cover wins for Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings on this episode of The Cricket Podcast. Where does that leave Sunrisers and RCB in the 2025 IPL? Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear... Facebook: / thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/... Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The IPL delivers mega drama this week with Punjab Kings pulling off a record defence v KKR. Then, just a day later we had a super over, as Delhi beat Rajasthan Royals thanks to heroics from Starc. Plus Dhoni magic! IPL gone mad! Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back at the weekend's fixtures as LSG take down Gujarat, Abhishek blasts the Sunrisers past PBKS, RCB swat aside the Royals and Mumbai win a thriller v Delhi thanks to THREE late run outs! Who do we think are best placed to make the play-offs after the first few weeks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chennai Super Kings have humiliated themselves again, as their IPL 2025 season goes from bad to worse. We have to ask, is this the end of an era for CSK and MS Dhoni? Earlier in the week we saw RCB get taken down by Delhi Capitals and the Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals. We'll be talking about all that and previewing the weekend's IPL action. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mumbai Indians are struggling big time and could be on the brink of elimination from the 2025 IPL, after their hopes of a win were crushed by RCB. Elsewhere KKR and Lucknow Super Giants produced a thriller, before Lord Thakur took control of the game. Runs, big runs, for Nicholas Pooran in that one. And finally Priyansh Arya went ballistic v CSK to leave the men in yellow way down the table and looking at a very tough road back into contention. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod #podcast Intro 0:00 PBKS v CSK 2:00 LSG v KKR 25:00 RCB v MI 44:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunrisers Hyderabad have lost another game, this time going down to Gujarat Titans. Is their IPL 2025 season over? Are Sunrisers out already? We cover all 3 weekend games from the 2025 IPL, including Punjab Kings v Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals v Chennai Super Kings. That means eve more chat about MS Dhoni! Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With four more IPL games to cover, The Cricket Podcast dive into the week's action. There were impressive wins for Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans and KKR, while Lucknow overcame Mumbai on Friday. But in the middle of all that, Sunrisers Hyderabad's top order faltered yet again as they lose 3 on the trot. Can they pull it back together? Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The IPL is properly underway now, and it might be the beginning of Mumbai Indian's charge. They hammered KKR to finally notch a win, could things be looking up? We also cover MS Dhoni and CSK, in their loss versus Rajasthan Royals. And are Delhi Capitals a surprise package, as they overcame the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Dan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danwestoncricket/videos Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com ​​www.pitch-mag.co.uk/ - use code Pitch+CricketPod15 for 15% off your first order Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Intro 0:00 MI v KKR 02:00 CSK v RR 17:50 SRH v DC 32:30 GT v MI 45:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are joined by Dan Weston (and a special extra guest) to round up the first week's goings on in the IPL. Two in two for RCB has got them going, but early favourites somehow managed to lose to Lucknow! Meanwhile Shreyas Iyer's PBKS looked the business, and Rajasthan are also two from two, just not the right way around. Who excited us, who disappointed us, and what did we make of week 1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The IPL is underway and we start our reviews with a look at the first three games. On Saturday, RCB swept aside the champions to make a statement, and on Sunday Ishan Kishan blitzed a century as Sunrisers put on another mammoth score. CSK rounded off the weekend with a fairly routine win over a Hardik Pandya-less Mumbai Indians, as Noor Ahmed starred with the ball! ​​www.pitch-mag.co.uk/ - use code Pitch+CricketPod15 for 15% off your first order Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices