Best Ben Thorp Podcasts (2025)

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The team of the year with no fixtures 29:43

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BBC Cricket reporter Henry Moeran hears how the Scotland Women’s cricket team went from being their nations team of the year and their historic first World Cup appearance, to not having a single fixture in their calendar. In December 2024, a month after playing in their first ever World Cup, Scotland’s women had just been named their nations sporti…

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Brook bags clean sweep as Kohli crowns career with IPL 39:34

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Henry Moeran presents reaction to England beating the West Indies at The Oval to win the ODI series 3-0. West Indies World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite & England World Cup and Ashes winner Ebony Rainford-Brent analyse the result. Jamie Smith gives his thoughts on the win with the batter starring as England’s opener, Brook reflects on a winning star…

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Root masterclass sees England win thriller 24:58

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Simon Mann, England Ashes winner Steven Finn, and former England batter & West Indies Roland Butcher react to Joe Root's vintage 166 in a thrilling victory for England against West Indies which sees them win the ODI series with a game to spare. Root discusses his best ever ODI knock, whilst captain Harry Brook runs out of superlatives to describe R…

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No Balls: County Cup glory & spin bowling 101 33:53

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Alex Hartley & Kate Cross talk about Crossy winning the FIRST EVER Women's County Cup with Lancashire Thunder, her send-off when she bowled Kira Chathli, and they react to England's T20 clean sweep of West Indies. Plus, Alex gives a spin bowling masterclass. Email us at: [email protected] BBC Radio 5 Live

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Which players have impressed for England after a winning start to the summer? 41:45

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Michael and Nasser take a look back at a winning start for England's men and women to their summer of international cricket on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They discuss which players performed well in both red and white ball victories against Zimbabwe and the West Indies and what that could mean for selection for the upcoming series agai…

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Brook begins white ball captaincy with emphatic win 33:33

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Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn and Carlos Brathwaite to discuss England’s 238 run win at Edgbaston in Harry Brook’s opening match as full time white ball captain. We hear from Brook plus player of the match Jacob Bethell and West Indies captain Shai Hope. Also we reflect on Blue for Bob day in memory of Bob Willis hearing from former Prime…

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The making of new England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt 33:04

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Stephan Shemilt has been speaking to some of the people who have known Nat Sciver-Brunt the longest to determine if they always knew she was captaincy material. Stephan speaks to former Middlesex captain turned commentator Isabelle Westbury who attended the same school as Nat Sciver-Brunt in the Netherlands and she shares her first thoughts on the …

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England v Zimbabwe: Bashir bags 6 in England win 29:15

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Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to England’s victory by an innings against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge. Ashes winning captain Michael Vaughan, and former Zimbabwe bowler Henry Olonga discuss the test for England’s bowlers with Zimbabwe putting up stern resistance with the bat. England captain Ben Stokes and player of the match Shoaib Bashir give thei…

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View from the Boundary - Geoff Norcott 35:26

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Comedian & writer Geoff Norcott joins Jonathan Agnew is the TMS commentary box at Trent Bridge. He tells Aggers about his love for cricket starting when revising for exams in 1993, coaching his son's team, and being 6 not-out after batting for two hours.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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England v Zimbabwe: Brilliance from Bennett but England eye victory 32:09

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Jonathan Agnew is joined by England Ashes winner Michael Vaughan, former England spinner Phil Tufnell, and former Zimbabwe fast bowler Henry Olonga for reaction to day two of the Test at Trent Bridge between England and Zimbabwe. Is Test cricket Shoaib Bashir’s happy place? How does it feel to be Zimbabwe’s youngest ever Test Centurion? And how do …

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The cricketers who stood up to Mugabe 35:25

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Alison Mitchell speaks to Former Zimbabwe bowler Henry Olonga and former England captain Nasser Hussain about the black armband protest which caused Olonga and team-mate Andy Flower to flee Zimbabwe. Hussain & Olonga speak for the first time since 2003 when the England captain met with Olonga to understand to situation in Zimbabwe. Plus, Jonathan A…

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England v Zimbabwe: Duckett, Crawley & Pope centuries see England on top 35:50

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Jonathan Agnew is joined by England Ashes winner Michael Vaughan, former England all-rounder Vic Marks, and former Zimbabwe fast bowler Henry Olonga for reaction to day one of the Test at Trent Bridge between England and Zimbabwe. How does Zak Crawley look back on his innings of 124? What will England’s top order look like against India in June? Wh…

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England v Zimbabwe: Stokes eyes “dominance” as Test cricket returns 37:53

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The BBC’s Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew is alongside Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to look ahead to England’s first Test of the summer against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge. How will captain Ben Stokes approach the game after recovering from hamstring surgery in January? What is bowler Sam Cook thinking ahead of his debut? And Zimbab…

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No Balls: …We’re back! 39:07

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Alex Hartley & Kate Cross are back as a new era begins for England’s women with Charlotte Edwards as head coach and Nat Sciver-Brunt as captain. What was Alex’s experience leaving Pakistan following international tensions with India? What does Kate think of England’s new leadership team? And what’s the weirdest thing they’ve ever talked about durin…

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Inside Bazball: Brendon McCullum on England’s New Era 52:36

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Mark Chapman is joined by England fast bowler Mark Wood and former spinner Phil Tufnell to explore the future of English cricket. Head coach Brendon McCullum reveals his vision for the team’s new era, the evolution of Bazball, and why Harry Brook is key to the summer ahead. Plus, Charlotte Edwards on England Women’s approach and how the ECB is plan…

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Sciver-Brunt knows she’ll be judged on wins 36:18

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Henry Moeran is alongside Test Match Special’s Daniel Norcross to discuss Nat Sciver-Brunt and Charlotte Edwards leading England for the first time as the side host the West Indies. Henry speaks to the England captain ahead of next week’s T20 match against the West Indies. How have the last few weeks been for Sciver-Brunt? What kind of captain does…

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Kohli's Test retirement, England's white-ball squads & Zimbabwe return after 22 years 55:51

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Former Zimbabwe captain Alistair Campbell joins Nas and Ath on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to look ahead to his country's first Test match in England for 22 years. Plus, Nas and Ath discuss the news that Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket and chat about the England white-ball squad selections. Watch every episode of…

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Virat Kohli Retires from Test Cricket: End of an Era? 52:35

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Virat Kohli has walked away from Test cricket — so what does it mean for India and the future of the red-ball game? Mark Chapman is joined by Steven Finn, Deep Dasgupta, and Lawrence Booth to break down Kohli’s iconic career, his lasting legacy, and who could possibly fill his shoes. They also dive into the political tensions affecting the IPL and …

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IPL suspended, India's captaincy changes & the history of Test cricket with Tim Wigmore 50:41

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Michael and Nasser are joined by author and journalist Tim Wigmore on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They discuss how cricket is being affected by the ongoing tensions in India and Pakistan, and chat about Rohit Sharma's decision to retire from Test cricket. Plus, Tim tells us about his now book, "Test Cricket - A History" a…

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Who next for India after Rohit steps down? 23:09

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After Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket just a month away from India’s Test tour of England, Henry Moeran is joined by former IPL player Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and commentator Nikesh Rughani. They look back on Rohit’s Test career, find out a bit more about him, and ask who is likely to lead India in England.…

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Buttler bounces back in the IPL 44:24

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Henry Moeran is alongside Test Match Special’s Daniel Norcross & Nikesh Rughani to discuss how Jos Buttler has returned to form for Gujarat Titans in the IPL. Is he more confident now the pressure of the England captaincy isn’t there? How can his form help the Titans go for IPL glory? What’s been the response to Jacob Bethell’s 28-ball 50 for Royal…

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Mark Wood opens up on injuries, Ben Stokes and responds to criticism of England training 49:35

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England fast bowler Mark Wood joins Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain on this week's episode of the Sky Sport Cricket Podcast. He talks about his string of injuries and describes the frustration of having to deal with yet another setback. Plus, Mark defends the England side against accusations that they don't train hard enough, gives his view on …

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14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi stuns the IPL 28:43

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After 14 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed record after record en route to his 35-ball hundred, Henry Moeran is joined by former IPL batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and commentator Matt Floyd to find out more about the teenage superstar. We learn more about his back story, how he’s been managed, and how Rajasthan Royals – and Indian Cricket – can l…

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How does the England team get picked? National selector Luke Wright explains all... 49:46

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National selector Luke Wright joins Nas and Ath on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to talk all about how the England sides get chosen. Luke explains what his role involves, responds to criticism of some selections and picks out some of the players he's been impressed by in the opening weeks of the English cricket season. Watch every episode …

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Rob Key: England managing director talks Brook, selection dilemmas & an era defining summer 56:14

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Rob Key - managing director of England men's cricket - is the guest on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Nasser and Athers question him on a range of topics, including the decision to give Harry Brook the captaincy of the white ball sides. They also chat about selection dilemmas across all the England teams, which players could…

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Super Sonic Collecting W/ G To The Next Level 2:02:47

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SSSSEEEGGGAAAA!!! SEGA super fan, G To The Next Level, makes his glorious return to Pause Menu to talk with Ben about all things SONIC! Sonic fans have been enjoying a resurgence of the blue blur, so Ben and G talk about their personal collections and experiences of being a fan over the years. Don’t forget to follow G on all his socials to see what…

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Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Live Reaction! 1:49:46

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Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! IT'S MARIO TIME! Ben sits down with Ryan Eleopoulos as they do the first ever LIVE REACTION on Basement Arcade for the Nintendo Switch 2! Will dreams be made or crushed? Will the game shown be Day 1 buys? …

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The Cowdrey Lecture Pt 2: What does TMS mean to you? 31:26

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We bring you a special episode from Lords, where the TMS team had the honour of hosting the 2025 MCC Cowdrey Lecture. In this second part, Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Ebony Rainford-Brent to discuss what the Spirit of Cricket means to them and their memories of TMS. There’s also chat around who will be England’s ne…

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The Cowdrey Lecture Pt 1: What is the Spirit of Cricket? 34:20

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We bring you a special episode from Lords, where the TMS team had the honour of hosting the 2025 MCC Cowdrey Lecture. In this first part, Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan to discuss what the Spirit of Cricket means to them, reflecting on moments from their playing careers. They also talk about the changing landscap…

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Charlotte Edwards: England Women's new head coach talks fitness, captaincy and philosophy 37:22

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The new England Women head coach Charlotte Edwards joins Nasser and Athers on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Charlotte explains why now is the right time for her to take the role, and gives her thoughts on the criticism the team have received over their fitness following an Ashes drubbing in Australia. She also pays tribute …

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Sam Curran joins the pod! The allrounder talks IPL, Surrey captaincy and cricket rivalry in the Curran family 48:01

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Nasser and Athers are joined by Sam Curran who looks ahead to another IPL with Chennai Super Kings and discusses what it's like to play alongside MS Dhoni. He also talks about captaining Surrey, playing for England, and the cricketing success of his whole family. Make sure you don't miss an episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast by giving this s…

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Rob Key on England’s Men’s Cricket 52:04

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Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Jimmy Anderson and England men’s managing director Rob Key. They talk about where England’s men’s cricket is at the moment – what’s next? How will England look to change the picture across the board? And what will the process be to replace Jos Buttler as white-ball captain?…

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ICC Champions Trophy: What next for England and semi finals preview 34:09

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Nas and Ath are in Dubai and are joined by 'friend of the pod', Dinesh Karthik (DK), to look back on England's exit from the tournament and look ahead to India versus Australia, and South Africa against New Zealand in the semi finals of the Champions Trophy. You can follow both matches across Sky Sports.…

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What’s going wrong with English cricket? 54:00

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After England crash out of the Champions Trophy, Henry Moeran and the TMS team ask just what’s going wrong at the moment. Across the men’s and women’s teams, England have lost 16 out of the 17 games they’ve played in 2025. Is it an attitude problem? An image problem? Captaincy? Or is there more to it than that? Henry is joined by World Cup winner A…

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ICC Champions Trophy: England out after dramatic defeat to Afghanistan! 17:49

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Nas and Ath give their immediately reaction to Ian Ward, after England’s eight-run defeat to Afghanistan knocks them out of the ICC Champions Trophy. Jos Buttler also joins them to reflect on the loss and his future as Captain. Nas and Ath will be back with a full podcast very soon, so make sure you give this show a follow, so you don’t miss an epi…

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ICC Champions Trophy: England’s thrilling defeat to Australia and India’s win in Pakistan discussed 37:39

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Nas and Ath are in different parts of Pakistan, but get together – virtually – to look back on England’s defeat to Australia in the Champions Trophy. They also review hosts Pakistan’s loss to India, as well some of the other matches so far. But have they changed their pre-tournament predictions?By Sky Sports

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Jos Buttler exclusive! England's white ball captain talks performances, McCullum and Champions Trophy 39:26

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Nasser and Athers are joined by England's white ball captain Jos Buttler who sheds some light on the team's recent performances, the impact of new head coach Brendon McCullum, and the upcoming Champions Trophy.By Sky Sports

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Buying A Hundred Franchise: Nikesh Arora from the consortium that's invested in London Spirit, on his love of cricket and the sport's future 44:18

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This week, Nasser and Athers are joined by Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks. During a big week of investment into The Hundred teams, he discusses leading the tech consortium that won the bidding war for London Spirit, and the value and impact of live sport. He also talks of his love of the game, and the future of English cricket.…

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‘The Hundred’ sales: What does it all mean? 56:50

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Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by the BBC’s Sports Editor Dan Roan, Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt & TMS commentator Daniel Norcross to analyse ‘The Hundred’ team sales. We’ll hear from ECB Director of Business Operations Vikram Banerjee, as well as Southern Brave & Sussex fast bowler Tymal Mills. We’ll also be answering some of the questions yo…

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Mel Jones reveals her role in helping the Afghanistan Women's team play once again and talks Women's Ashes 40:11

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Nasser and Athers are joined this week by former Australia Women batter turned broadcaster, Mel Jones to discuss the latest state of play in the Women's Ashes. Mel also discusses her role in helping get some of Afghanistan's female cricketers to safety after the Taliban took control of the country in 2021, how she's helped them settle in Australia …

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The role of a cricket agent explained… Simon Auteri reveals how the game is changing for its star players 37:52

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Nasser and Athers are joined by a cricket agent this week to find out more about how the sport is changing for its star players. Simon Auteri, who works for TGI Sports, explains what his job entails and how he represents his players. They discuss how players are trying to take advantage of appearing in franchise tournaments around the world and how…

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The Q&A episode! Athers and Nasser answer your questions! 1:01:08

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Michael and Nasser have opened the mailbag for this episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to answer questions sent in by YOU, our listeners! They're asked about a range of topics from the Ashes and the future of Test cricket, to whether they've ever fallen out and who would be their dream podcast guest.…

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No Balls: WAshes stage is set 39:07

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Alex Hartley & Kate Cross have a final catch-up before the Women’s Ashes get underway. Kate gives an injury update with the first game right around the corner, and they discuss why women should play more Test cricket. Vote for No Balls in the Sport Podcast Awards 2025 – we’re nominated for THREE categories, and it only takes a minute to vote: Best …

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Graeme Smith: South Africa's former captain talks SA20, World Test Championship and the future for SA cricket 45:58

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Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain are joined by South Africa's former captain Graeme Smith to discuss all things South African cricket. With the SA20 tournament about to begin, Graeme discusses his role in the formation of the competition, gives his thoughts on the state of Test cricket, and talks about the current South Africa Test side which ha…

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No Balls: The WAshes await 36:07

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Alex Hartley & Kate Cross look ahead to the Women’s Ashes which starts in Sydney which week. They discuss who the star performers might be, and what the mentality is inside the England camp after a dominant tour in South Africa. Plus, Alex has some WAshes predictions. Listen to every ball of the Women’s Ashes from Australia on BBC Sounds, or via th…

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Australia reclaim Border Gavaskar Trophy 36:10

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We review another absorbing Test as Australia won by six wickets at the SCG to take the series against India 3-1 and reclaim the Border Gavaskar series for the first time in over a decade. We get analysis from Alison Mitchell, former Australia coach Darren Lehmann and former Australia bowler Stuart Clark. Isa Guha speaks with player of the match Sc…

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Red ball rivalries & white ball worries 49:23

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Henry Moeran is alongside the BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman to look ahead to England’s Men’s 2025. With a home Test series against India and the Ashes down under at the end of the year, it could prove to be a pivotal year for Ben Stokes as captain.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The 2024 TMS Awards 54:52

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Henry Moeran is alongside commentator Dan Norcross & TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman pick their global cricketing awards for 2024 - the Full Tosscars. Which India bowler has had an incredible year? Which English batter(s) gets nominated for worst shot of the year? And which side goes home with the best win of the year?…

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Ravi Ashwin: "I gave it my all" | India legend joins the pod after announcing international retirement 1:01:47

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India great Ravi Ashwin speaks exclusively to Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, just a few days after retiring from international cricket.By Sky Sports

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Joe’s route to success 35:37

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2024 is going to be a memorable year for Joe Root. He became England’s highest ever run scorer, and overtook Sir Alastair Cook’s Test century record for England too, but how did that feel and how did he get there? In his own words, along with England captain Ben Stokes and friend & longtime teammate Jimmy Anderson, he talks us through his incredibl…