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Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain and some of the cricket world's biggest guests analyse and debate the big stories and talking points from international and domestic cricket. - •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933948/sky-sports-cricket-podcast-with-nasser-hussain-and-michael-atherton •You can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast". •For all the latest cricket news, head to www.skysports.com/cricket •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
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Episodes

England vs New Zealand: Stokes says goodbye as NZ wrap up series win

This episode recaps England's Test series loss to New Zealand, highlighting the Kiwis' historic comeback and disciplined performance. The discussion heavily focuses on Ben Stokes' retirement, exploring its impact on the team, the search for a new captain, and the mixed feelings surrounding his final match. Coach Brendon McCullum and teammates reflect on Stokes' monumental career and the strategic decisions made during his farewell.

Jun 29, 202639 min

England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes' retirement prompts chaotic finish to day four

Mark Butcher is joined by Dinesh Karthik and Kumar Sangakkara to recap all the action from day four of the third Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge. •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: www.skysports.com/p...

Jun 28, 202617 min

England vs New Zealand: England fall short on day three against New Zealand

Mark Butcher is joined by Chris Woakes and Simon Doull to recap all the action from day three of the third Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge. •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podcast...

Jun 27, 202616 min

England vs New Zealand: England mount fightback on day two

Mark Butcher is joined by Nasser Hussain and Dinesh Karthik to recap all the action from day two of the third Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge. •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podc...

Jun 26, 202619 min

England vs New Zealand: England strike late after New Zealand dominate day one

Mark Butcher is joined by Kumar Sangakkara and Simon Doull to recap all the action from day one of the third Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge. •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podca...

Jun 25, 202617 min

Ben Stokes exclusive: Captain denies rifts & takes responsibility after 'chaotic' fortnight

Athers sits down for an exclusive one-on-one chat with England Test captain Ben Stokes on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Stokes discusses what he admits have been a 'chaotic' few weeks and says he takes responsibility for the effect his suspension following a breach of curfew rules has had on the team. Stokes also talks about the backing he received from ECB management and his relationships with Brendon McCullum and Rob Key. Plus, he explains why the situation may end up b...

Jun 24, 202631 min

Women's T20 World Cup: South Africa coming good, India v Australia and England's biggest challenge

Nasser Hussain and Tash Farrant are joined by commentator Natalie Germanos, as they catch up on all the latest from the Women's T20 World Cup. Are South Africa coming good at the right time? Who's the best death bowler in the game? And is there room for improvement in the field? Plus, we look ahead to India against Australia and England versus West Indies - is this England's biggest challenge? And Nas reveals who his favourite cricketer on the planet is! •You can watch the cricket action live on...

Jun 23, 202645 min

England vs New Zealand: Henry leads NZ rout as Stokes return looms

Michael Atherton and Simon Doull join the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast after New Zealand wrapped up a 253-run win over England at The Oval to level the series at 1-1. They discuss Matt Henry’s 11-wicket haul, Tom Blundell’s keeping, England’s chaotic week, the expected returns of Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, and the build-up to the decider at Trent Bridge. •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW ...

Jun 21, 202616 min

England vs New Zealand: England hopes rest on Joe Root with New Zealand five wickets from victory in Oval Test

Mark Butcher is joined by Stuart Broad and Simon Doull to recap all the action from day four of the second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval. - •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/...

Jun 20, 202618 min

England vs New Zealand: Nicholls shines for NZ with ton as England struggle on day three, 2nd test

Mark Butcher is joined by Stuart Broad and Dinesh Karthik as they reflect on another strong showing from New Zealand against England at The Oval, where Henry Nicholls struck 119 runs not out on day three of the second Test. •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of...

Jun 19, 202616 min

England vs New Zealand: New Zealand take control on day two, 2nd Test

Mark Butcher, Mark Wood and Simon Doull break down all the action from day two of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval. •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933948/sky-...

Jun 18, 202615 min

England vs New Zealand: England's bowlers light up The Oval on day one, 2nd Test!

Mark Butcher, Nasser Hussain and Dinesh Karthik break down all the action from day one of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval. •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933...

Jun 17, 202617 min

Women’s T20 World Cup: Packed stands, early drama and England's fast start!

Nasser Hussain, Tash Farrant & Mel Jones discuss the opening few matches of the Women’s T20 World Cup. Good crowds, favourites Australia look strong, New Zealand implode and England get off to the perfect start. Follow the Women's T20 World Cup across Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink Listen to every episode of the Sky Sp...

Jun 15, 202645 min

Women's T20 World Cup is here! Nat Sciver Brunt on her fitness, England's build-up & captaining on home soil

Tash Farrant sits down with England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt as the Women’s T20 World Cup gets underway. They discuss her return from injury, England’s build up to the tournament and what it means to Nat to captain the side at a World Cup on home soil. - •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastl...

Jun 12, 202616 min

Emergency Podcast! Ben Stokes left out of 2nd Test, Joe Root returns as captain

Ian Ward chats to Nas and Ath after a dramatic few days for England Men’s cricket. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have not been selected in the 2nd Test squad to face New Zealand, due to the ongoing investigation into breaching team protocols. Joe Root has answered the call to be interim captain for the Oval Test match starting next Wednesday. Listen for the considered thoughts of two ex-captains who have experienced four years in the pressure-cooker environment leading the England team. •You can w...

Jun 10, 202645 min

England vs New Zealand: England wrap up thumping victory as pitch makes headlines in Lord's Test

Mel Jones and Mark Butcher discuss England's 115 run victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's on a much-criticised pitch that was arduous for batting. •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podca...

Jun 07, 202610 min

England vs New Zealand: Another chaotic day as 17 wickets fall on day two at Lord's

Mel Jones is joined by Mark Butcher and Simon Doull to reflect on another day of Test cricket in fast-forward, which featured a debut fifty for Emilio Gay, the home side losing four wickets for one run in 11 balls, and the tourists closing on 36-3 after being set 254 to win at Lord's. - •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-s...

Jun 05, 202613 min

England vs New Zealand: Wickets tumble on day one at Lord's!

Mel Jones, Michael Atherton and Simon Doull look back on the opening day's play of the 1st Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's. England end the day with a lead of 79 runs having been bowled out for 140, and then reducing the Black Caps to 61-6 in reply. - •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skyspo...

Jun 04, 202613 min

England with 'a point to prove' as NZ series begins with 150th Lord's Test

Ath and Nas are joined by Simon Doull on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to look ahead to England men's Test series against New Zealand. After England's disappointing Ashes tour, Ben Stokes' side will be looking to show improvement when the action gets underway on Thursday at Lord's. Ath, Nas and Simon take a look at both squads and discuss where the series might be won and lost. - •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, yo...

Jun 02, 202646 min

Blast off! Ravi Bopara talks all things T20

Former England all-rounder and now a member of the T20 Hall of Fame, Ravi Bopara joins Ath and Nas on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. With the Vitality Blast about to get underway, they chat about how the competition has developed over the years. Plus, Ravi tells us how power hitting has changed the T20 game around the world. - •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW memb...

May 21, 202653 min

England name three uncapped players in revamped men's Test squad

Nas and Ath are at the County Ground in Northampton to give their immediate reaction to England's revamped men's squad for the first Test against New Zealand. They discuss Zak Crawley's omission, the three uncapped players who have been selected and chat about Marcus North being named England's new national selector. - •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www...

May 13, 202621 min

Charlie Dean and Tash Farrant on the summer of women’s cricket!

England’s vice captain, Charlie Dean, and the latest addition to the Sky Sports Cricket commentary box, Tash Farrant, join Nas and Ath to look ahead to a huge summer of women’s cricket - which culminates in a T20 World Cup, but gets under way on Sunday with England facing New Zealand in Durham. It’s also where Charlie will captain England, with Nat Sciver-Brunt currently injured, and it's a match which you can follow across Sky Sports. •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you...

May 07, 202652 min

Alec Stewart on returning to Surrey, England's Ashes defeat and why Jude Bellingham could be good news for cricket

As Alec Stewart returns full time to Surrey, the Director of Cricket sits down with Ath for a special episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. We talk England and the Ashes defeat, the start of the County Championship, Jude Bellingham's involvement in cricket and the future of the game. •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky...

Apr 28, 202630 min

Jacob Bethell: IPL development, Barbados & England aspirations

Ath and Nas are joined by England batter Jacob Bethell on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They chat about Jacob's experiences in the IPL, about his upbringing in Barbados and he also tells us about his aspirations to play multi-format cricket for England. Plus, Nas and Ath chat about the opening weeks of the County Championship and whether the rules about substitutes need tweaking. - •You can watch the cricket action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer,...

Apr 22, 202656 min

County Championship, England selection & Women's T20 World Cup | Nas & Ath answer your questions!

Nas and Ath answer YOUR questions on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They give their thoughts on the what they've seen in the opening days of the County Championship season and consider how England should approach selection as we head towards the international summer of cricket. Plus, they look ahead to this year's Women's T20 World Cup and pick out their favourites to lift the trophy. Thanks to all our listeners and viewers who sent in questions on social media! - Watch ev...

Apr 07, 202657 min

County Championship preview: James Coles on Sussex's prep after points deduction, Test aspirations and the £390k Hundred draft fee!

Sussex all-rounder James Coles joins Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton to discuss his impressive white ball winter, Sussex's preparations for the County Championship season after the points deduction, his Test aspirations and that £390,000 Hundred draft fee! Plus, Nasser and Michael round-up the rest of the cricket news from around the world! Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cr...

Mar 30, 202639 min

England's post-Ashes review: Rob Key talks learnings, mistakes and building bridges

Nasser and Athers are joined by the managing director of England men's cricket, Rob Key on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They discuss the ECB's review which has taken place after the Ashes and the T20 World Cup, including the learnings and mistakes which have been highlighted. Key also discusses his future and those of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as well as how he wants to improve the connection between the national side and county cricket. - Watch every episode of th...

Mar 23, 202640 min

The Hundred Auction Review: New teams, big money and history made!

Ian Ward is joined by Nasser Hussain, Eoin Morgan, Tash Farrant and Ravi Bopara to summarise a historic few days of Hundred Auctions. They discuss the big money signings of James Coles, Jordan Cox and Dani Gibson and they talk through the signing of Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds. Plus, hear from Tom Curran and Tilly Corteen-Coleman! - Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Pod...

Mar 13, 202656 min

India retain T20 World Cup to add to their white-ball dynasty

Nas and Ath are with Ian Ward on the outfield of the Narendra Modi Stadium immediately after India retained the T20 World Cup on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They react to the 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final and discuss how India have positioned themselves as the world's best white-ball team. Plus, they look back on the tournament as a whole and analyse the performances of some of the other sides including South Africa and England. - Watch every episode of t...

Mar 09, 202630 min

Then there were four! DK joins us to preview the T20 World Cup semi-finals

Ath and Nas are joined by Dinesh Karthik on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to preview the two semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. As well as looking ahead to South Africa vs New Zealand and India vs England, they also discuss how the tournament has gone as a whole and some of the trends that have emerged on the field. - Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket...

Mar 03, 202643 min
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