The fourth India v England Test continued with an engrossing day two, as India established a position of supremacy over the England team. The Cricket Podcast recap the days event and go into more detail in some key areas. How hard did Stokes work, as England picked the wrong team? Why was Dom Bess there? And how good was Rishabh Pant. P.s. Because of a technical glitch, the sound may be slightly worse than usual for a couple of bits of the show, we'll fix that for tomorrow. Learn more about your...
Mar 05, 2021•35 min
India dominated England once again, on day one of the fourth Test, leaving The Cricket Podcast boys with a lot to review. England went with a left field selection, only picking one seamer, does that make sense on this Ahmedabad wicket? Ashwin and Axar were magnificent once again, is there anything England could have done to stop them, or were they too good? Will India finish tomorrow on 350-5? All that and more (including your questions from Twitter), on today's episode of The Cricket Podcast. I...
Mar 04, 2021•29 min
India beat England, again, to win the third Test of their four match series. Jack, Ross and Max get together to pick over the details. The pitch, England's ridiculous selection and missed opportunities dominate the discussion. In part two, the boys preview the fourth Test. Will England surprise us, with a left field selection? Are India looking for a Rahane replacement? Does anybody think England have a chance? In part three, they chat about the England women's tour of New Zealand. Befor a quick...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 84
India Beat England in the Third Test of their series, at Ahmedabad. The Cricket Podcast boys (Jack, Ross and Max) discuss day two, as the pitch disintegrated and spinners caused mayhem. Ashwin takes his 400th wicket, Axar wins man of the match, and Joe Root is the new Murali. Were England bad, or can they blame the pitch? Is this the end of the road for Jonny “Pairstow” Bairstow? And was this two day Test bad for Test cricket? If you like our show then please subscribe on your chosen platform, a...
Feb 25, 2021•42 min
The Cricket Podcast crew turn their hand to daily reviews, looking back over the action between India and England on day one of the third Test, in Ahmedabad. In this bite-size episode Jack, Ross and Max, look back at some fantastic bowling from Axar and Ashwin, as well as some dismal batting from the English. India absolutely dominated the day, and may have already won the match, but Ross thinks England could fight back on day two. If you like our show then please subscribe on your chosen platfo...
Feb 24, 2021•30 min
India v England and the IPL Auction were the big topics in the cricket world this week and the boys (Jack, Ross, and Max) get stuck into both on this episode. In addition, they are joined for this episode by Nakul Pande, a regular broadcaster with Guerilla Cricket. Part one (5 mins in) covers India v England. This Test will take place under lights at a new stadium, will this bring the seamers into the game? There are also going to be some big selection decisions for both sides. Where will Bairst...
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr 34 min
2021 IPL Auction reaction from The Cricket Podcast. Once again the boys are joined by Dan Weston to talk through the big news from the day. Featuring a run down of the most expensive players, discussion about some of the weirder buys, and why did nobody pick up Alex Hales? By the way, this was intended to be a YouTube only show (but then it did really well, so we decided to share it here too), so the sound quality is not as good as we'd want for a normal show. Let us know what you think of us ta...
Feb 19, 2021•32 min
India v England and the IPL auction are the big topics on this week’s episode of The Cricket Podcast. Jack, Ross and Max get together to discuss both topics, in an episode which is effectively two shows in one. Part one, (from 0:11) covers India v England, starting with a long discussion about the stars of the India team. Rohit Sharma bossed England in the first innings, before Ashwin took over with 8 wickets and a century of his own. England meanwhile looked clueless, can they do anything to bo...
Feb 16, 2021•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 82
On this episode of The Cricket Podcast, Jack, Max and Ross discuss England’s shocking victory over India in Chennai. There was little optimism prior to the first Test of this series, but England deserved their victory as they swept India aside. How did they pull this off? In part two, the boys turn their attention to the second Test. Both teams will be making changes, England to rotate, and India from a tactical perspective. How will the two sides line up for the second Test and does anyone want...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 81
This week on The Cricket Podcast, Jack, Max, and Ross preview the huge series between India and England. Featuring team news, talking points and predictions. What do the boys think of England’s rotation policy? And what, if anything, can England do to get a result? If you like our show then please subscribe on your chosen platform, and don't forget to let a friend know! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @thecricketpod- and check out our website: thecricketpod.com Learn more about your ad choices....
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 80
This week on The Cricket Podcast, Jack, Max, and Ross chat about two big topics: England’s win over Sri Lanka, and the IPL franchises' retentions and releases. Part one covers England, they sealed a 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka with a second victory in Galle. Joe Root was imperious with the bat, whilst the bowling was a mixed bag during the second Test. How impressive was this series win and where does this leave England going forward? In part two (46 mins), the boys turn their attention to an ...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 79
In the latest episode of The Cricket Podcast, Jack, Ross and Max break down the events from this week’s two thrilling Test matches. In part they talk about India’s stunning win against Australia. The Gabba fortress has crumbled, India retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and it is impossible to kill Cheteshwar Pujara. The boys ask, how the fuck did this happen? In part two (50 mins), they turn their attention to England v Sri Lanka. Joe Root and the boys pulled off a solid win, despite a few ear...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 24 min
This week on The Cricket Podcast the lads are joined by The Bear from Guerilla Cricket, for what is basically two reasonably long podcasts wrapped up in one extremely long podcast. Part one features an in depth discussion of India’s miraculous escape against Australia. Including high praise for Pant takes the plaudits and love for Pujara as he blocked the shit out of it for 65 overs throughout the Test. Unfortunately cricket wasn’t the only story and they took the time to discuss why the game wa...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 36 min
On the latest episode of The Cricket Podcast Jack, Ross and Max go into detail about a load of goings on with the Indian cricket team. Rohit has arrived, and promptly been caught in a Chinese restaurant, another new fast bowler will make their debut in Sydney and Warner's groin isn't moving like it should. Who do the boys think will win the third Test? In part two the fellas eulogise about the brilliance of the New Zealand cricket team, surely the best team in the world? Kyle Jamieson is a freak...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Jack and Ross get together for a round-up of the boxing day Tests taking place across the Southern Hemisphere. Part one features Indias miracle comeback in Melbourne. What did Rahane do to turn the team around? Can we expect this to conitnue in Sydney? Part two covers New Zealand's ascent to number one in the world of Test cricket. They edged a narrow win against Pakistan, despite resolute resistance from Fawad Alam. Can they now take a run at the World Test Championship? Finally, in part three,...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 75
This week's episode of The Cricket Podcast features the annual Christmas cricket quiz. Jack takes on quizmaster duties and Max and Ross go head to head, in a quiz featuring questions on all of the big cricket stories in 2020. Max has also been busy writing some cricket themed Christmas carols, which are dotted through the show. Merry Christmas to all our listeners! In the second part of the show, the boys give their opinions on India's dismal performance in Australia, as the visitors were bowled...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 22 min
In Episode 73 of The Cricket Podcast Jack and Ross run through the big news in cricket. Australia and India are both suffering injury issues, New Zealand are amazing, and England have released their squad to tour Sri Lanka. Then, in part two, Jarrod Kimber joins Jack and Max to talk about a wide range of topics. Starting with Basil D'Oliveira and cricket's history with race, then moving on to the future of the Test game, before wrapping up with an entertaining look back on Jarrod's time as the G...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 73
Jack, Max and Ross are joined by Daniel Norcross for this week's episode of The Cricket Podcast. Part one features a discussion about the postponement of the South Africa v England series. Was anyone at fault, and what next for South African cricket. Also, how good are this England team, should they be favourites for next year's T20 World Cup? In part two, the boys turn their attention to some cricket which did actually take place: Australia v India. It was an action packed series, featuring Max...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 72
Jack, Ross and Max are joined by South African cricket journalist Daniel Gallan on the latest episode of The Cricket Podcast. The matches in the white ball series between South Africa and England have been explosive so far. England have won the T20 series 3-0, Dawid Malan has been a monster and Jonny Bairstow hasn't been bad either. Before moving on they turn their attention to the ODIs and some interesting signals used by the England dressing room in the third ODI. Finally, the boys talk about ...
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 71
Max, Jack and Ross discuss which cricketer would make the best president, they preview the upcoming T20 series between England vs South Africa and work out how England will fit four superstars into three spaces. Ross provides an overview of the South African team and suggests they are not to be underestimated whilst Max and Jack highlight the upcoming series between Australia and India, New Zealand and West Indies. In part 2, they interview Nottinghamshire and Trent Rockets seamer Luke Fletcher,...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 70
Jack, Ross and Max get together for episode 69 of The Cricket Podcast. Not a lot of cricket going on this week, but, fortunately, Cricket Australia came to the rescue by announcing some crazy rules for this year's Big Bash. What do the boys think of these rules? Well... they aren't too positive, though they do have some suggestions which could help! Then, in part 2, 30 minutes in, Jack and Ross chat with Chris Nash. This a cracking chat, with someone who has scored nearly 20,000 runs playing cou...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 69
On Episode 68 of The Cricket Podcast, Jack, Ross and Max get together to cover the IPL final. Mumbai Indians comfortably beat the Delhi capitals and the boys get to the bottom of the key battles, as well as trying to work our how good the current Mumbai team is in comparison to some teams of the part. Then, to wrap the tournament up, they consider who the stars of the tournament were! In part two (36mins) they are joined by ex-England player Paul Nixon who shares stories from his playing days. T...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 68
Jack, Ross and Max get together to talk about the IPL play-offs. We're two games in and RCB have been eliminated, who is to blame for that, surely not Kohli? In the other game the Indians demonstrated why they are favourites, will the Capitals be able to bounce back? And we answer the big question, who will win the tournament? If you like our show then please subscribe on your chosen platform, and don't forget to let a friend know! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @thecricketpod- and check out o...
Nov 06, 2020•54 min
Ross, Jack and Dan Weston (Analyst for Birmingham Phoenix) round up the group stage of the IPL as it's time for the playoffs! The race for the playoffs is now over and we review this week's game detailing how the twists and turns ended up with the final four, including how Dhoni ended the KXIP bandwagon. In true IPL fashion, everything that could make it more exciting happened, every team who could bottle it pretty much did and Max's tip of SRH being the IPL2020 champions is still alive. We also...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Jack, Max and Ross get together for The Cricket Podcast's IPL special. The race for the playoffs is wide(ish) open with KKR bottling it, DC floundering whilst Sunrisers finally show some fight and the King's XI Punjab train continues full steam to IPL champion town. We review each of the games this week, figuring out what went right and wrong. We preview the remaining 7 games of the IPL group stage, predicting who will win and find themselves in the playoff promised land. Will we finally get to ...
Oct 29, 2020•47 min
Jack, Max and Ross get together for the latest episode of The Cricket Podcast. Action in the IPL is obviously the big topic of the day, but there's still some time to discuss upcoming international fixtures, as well as recent plans announced by the ECB for the English domestic game. With only a couple of games to go in the IPL it is also the perfect time to review the performance of the 10 English players featuring the in the tournament. Let us know who you thought was best via Twitter @thecrick...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 66
Jack and Max get together for this week’s IPL special. Things are starting to heat up in the tournament, so there is plenty to get stuck into. To begin with, we need to talk about KXIP, they have come from nowhere to being one of the favourites to make the play-offs. What is behind their resurgence? On the other hand KKR turned in the worst performance of the season against RCB. What’s going wrong there, can Narine save them? The preview section of the show is also packed. This weekend there are...
Oct 22, 2020•48 min
Jack, Max and Ross get together for another extended edition of The Cricket Podcast. First of all they tackle the ongoing scandal in South African cricket. For this segment of the show they are joined by Daniel Gallan, who talks the guys through what has gone wrong at CSA, and whether South Africa will be able to avoid a ban from international cricket. In part two the boys turn their attention to the IPL. There was a world first in the IPL, as Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab went to a super ove...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 65
Jack and Ross get together to discuss this week's IPL action, as well as previewing the weekend's games. The Royals, Super Kings and Sunrisers all face must win games, with any hope of reaching the play-offs diminishing for all three. At the top of the table the Capitals are still flying high, and it appears that the Royal Challengers are also for real. The tournament is heading towards its conclusion, so tune it to make sure you are up to speed! If you like our show then please subscribe on you...
Oct 16, 2020•40 min
Jack and Max are joined by cricket writer, broadcaster and ex-player, Isabelle Westbury, for the latest episode of The Cricket Podcast. In part one they look back over the English summer, making calls on the best players and reviewing some of the biggest stories that the cricket generated. In part two they consider which of the domestic game's COVID innovations may become permanent. Part three sees them turn towards the weekend's matches in IPL. Allowing them to answer questions like, why are CS...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 64
