On this episode of The Cricket Podcast we chat with Benny Howell. Benny Howell is an English cricketer who has developed a reputation as a formidable short format bowler, who is famous for his many variations. He talks about his inspiration to start experimenting with different techniques. How he gets a new variation ready for a match. What his plans are for the future. And how he became one of T20's greatest innovators. Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon....
Nov 25, 2021•34 min
In part one of this episode we talk about the cricket over the last week. India have been taking on New Zealand in three T20s, winning them all and setting up their top flight Test series up very well. Can the Kiwis do anything away from home to surprise the Indians? We also chat about the crazy final over between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in a match which went down to the wire. In part two (29:00 mins), we talk about how the cricket world went into meltdown this week as Australian Cricket spiral...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 16 min
This week Azeem Rafiq spoke in the UK Parliament, at DCMS hearing on racism within English cricket. The Cricket Podcast are joined by Nakul Pande (@NakulMPande) for a discussion about the story to date, what happened at the DCMS hearing, and where English cricket can go next. Find us below: Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1njF-8tUuQVb...
Nov 18, 2021•47 min
The T20 World Cup has come to an end which means it is time for us to review the competition. We talk about our favourite moments, our players of the tournament, the biggest flops and name out combined best XI. This is great fun and leaves us with a team full of leg spinners, and a surprise twelth man. After that we were joined by Scotland's Mark Watt, who chats with us about his World Cup and the art of spin bowling. What did he enjoy about the competition? Who were the big names he chatted to?...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 17 min
The T20 World Cup Final is upon us! Australia take on New Zealand in a battle between two teams who are yet to claim this trophy. Both teams have only suffered one defeat on the routes to the final and will both fancy their chances on the day. The Cricket Podcast discuss the match and offer their analysis and reaction to the match. Australia ran out as CHAMPIONS, taking a thumping win over their antipodean cousins. Mitch Marsh starred with the bat and Hazlewood was almost unplayable with the bal...
Nov 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min
The T20 World Cup Super 12 has reached the semi-final stage and this was game determined who face New Zealand after they beat England yesterday. The Cricket Podcast (Ross) is joined by Dan Weston to talk and slightly cry about the second semi-final, Australia v Pakistan. Pakistan were unbeaten in the tournament but this was a game too far as the ruthless bowling and fielding we'd seen fell apart. Hassan Ali dropped Wade at a critical moment after being whacked round the ground and Stoinis and Wa...
Nov 11, 2021•46 min
The T20 World Cup Super 12 has reached the semi-final stage. The Cricket Podcast boys get together to talk about England v New Zealand, a replay of the 2019 World Cup final. In the end Neesham and Mitchell were too good for England, as they punished the death bowlers and propelled the Kiwis to a famous win. How did they pull it off, we answer that and more in this show! Both Morgan's and Williamson's men have identical group stage records, with 4 wins and a draw. This sets up this contest to be ...
Nov 10, 2021•49 min
The T20 World Cup Super 12 stage has ended. India are out of the competition, as Afghanistan could not beat New Zealand. We discuss the final three matches and provide our reaction to India's failure. Then, we move on to the semi-finals. England take on New Zealand on Wednesday, followed by Australia v Pakistan on Thursday. Who do we think has it in them to win the world cup? Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodsto...
Nov 08, 2021•56 min
England take on South Africa in the late game, which is heading towards a thrilling conclusion. Whatever happens England will qualify, top, for the semi-final of the T20 World Cup. South Africa, meanwhile, are out. The Cricket Podcast boys bring their reaction and analysis as the T20 World Cup continues. Earlier today Australia sealed qualification with a win over a poor West Indies side. Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: ht...
Nov 06, 2021•59 min
Max and Ross digest the day's games as neither minnow was able to spring an unlikely upset. Namibia came closest and were in the game for a good spell until New Zealand's class shone through. Things were less close in the evening game, as Kohli celebrated his birthday bu battering the Scots. Where does that leave the group and semi final qualification with a game a piece left for NZ, India and Afghanistan? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 05, 2021•34 min
In this morning's 2021 T20 World Cup Australia blitzed bangladesh, winning out comfortably. This leaves the Australians in prime position to qualify for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. It also means that Bangladesh lose 5 out of 5, which is sad. The Cricket Podcast discuss all of this, bringing their analysis and reaction to events. Later on Sri Lanka took on West Indies in a must win game for the men in maroon. Sri Lanka piled on the runs and the West Indies ageing line up weren't able to...
Nov 04, 2021•41 min
India v Aghanistan if the big game today, at the T20 World Cup. India need a convincing win to rebalance their Net Run Rate and give themselves a chance of qualification. A win for Afghanistan will eliminate India from the T20 World Cup, and leave them on the brink of qualification. The Cricket Podcast discuss this, and the earlier game, bring reaction and analysis to the tournament. In the end India crushed Afghanistan, winning by so far I wrote this with over 10 overs to spare. Earlier in the ...
Nov 03, 2021•40 min
South Africa and Bangladesh are in action in Group 1 of the 2021 T20 World Cup. South Africa have a serious chance to qualify for the next round, and have reinforced that position by beating Bangladesh. The Tigers, meanwhile, were playing for pride and are yet to win in the Super Twelves. The Cricket Podcast discuss this match, giving their reaction to proceedings and their analysis of the game. Later in the day Pakistan take on Namibia. Pakistan are one of the main contenders to win the T20 Wor...
Nov 02, 2021•44 min
England took on, and beat Sri Lanka, in their fourth game of the 2021 T20 World Cup. Jos Buttler smashed a ton, as he batted through the innings in fine style, destroying the Sri Lankan bowlers at the death. This England win confirms their qualification for the second round, virtually certainly as group winners. Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/...
Nov 01, 2021•40 min
India v New Zealand is the headline match on Sunday, as the T20 World Cup heads towards the conclusion of the Super 12 stage. After both sides have lost to Pakistan, this match is a must win game for both sides, one of India v New Zealand likely to be virtually eliminated by the end of the game. The Cricket Podcast react to this match and offer their analysis, alongside Daniel Norcross who joins us for this show. We'll also talk about Afghanistan v Namibia, the earlier match from the day. Afghan...
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 13 min
The 2021 T20 World Cup continues with a double header as England play Australia in the evening, after South Africa face Sri Lanka in the morning. The Cricket Podcast cover both matches with their reaction and analysis of the contests. The England v Australia contest could decided the winner of Group 1 as both sides go into the contest with a record of played 2, won 2. Will Warner maintaing his form, or will England prove a step up? Can Morgan's men win again virtually seal top spot, and put them...
Oct 30, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Today at the T20 World Cup, Australia overcame a Sri Lankan side that promised much but fell apart with the ball. Sri Lanka set a competitive score in the 150s but Australia's opening duo of Warner and Finch rolled back the years to chase it down with ease. Chameera and the other Sri Lankan quicks lost the plot, as Stoinis saw the Ausseis home with overs to spare. And, after all of that, Jack and Ross have time to discuss the IPL. The BCCI released their retention rules this week, so the pair de...
Oct 28, 2021•33 min
The 2021 T20 World Cup continues with a double header as England played Bangladesh and Scotland took on Namibia. England (at the time of writing) are crushing Bangladesh. Tymal Mills is on fire, Moeen is the Powerplay king, and Liam Livingstone has come to the dance. Are they they new favourites to win the title? In the later game Scotland take on Namibia, in a "best of the rest" type contest between the two smaller nations. Which one of them will pick up their first win of the Super 12s? With D...
Oct 27, 2021•47 min
The 2021 T20 World Cup continues with a double header as West Indies play South Africa & Pakistan take on New Zealand. The Cricket Podcast get together to cover both matches, providing insight and analysis in reaction to both matches. In the early game West Indies struggled to a score of 140ish, with Lendl Simmons playing one of the worst innings of all time. South Africa had their own problems, of Quinton de Kock's making, but were eventually able to win. We cover both the game and de Kock'...
Oct 26, 2021•59 min
The 2021 T20 World Cup continues as Scotland face Afghanistan. The Cricket Podcast cover the match, which has seen Afghanistan go nuclear, blasting 190 runs, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Naibullah Zadran doing most of the damage. Such was the onslaught that Afghanistan ended the innings with the 5 biggest sixes of the tournament. Scotland started their reply with a frenzy, and it looked like game on, until Mujeeb bowled his second over. Six balls later and Mujeeb had three wickets, the game was over a...
Oct 25, 2021•31 min
The 2021 T20 World Cup continues as India play Pakistan, in cricket's biggest rivalry. The Cricket Podcast bring their analysis and reaction from this game, as stars like Babar Azam and Virat Kohli face off. It may only be the fourth match of Round 2, but it is fair to say that India v Pakistan may be the bigest game of the 2021 T20 World Cup. India have been fantastic in their warm-up matches, whilst Pakistan's preparations have been disrupted by cancelled tours. Both teams will have a point to...
Oct 24, 2021•58 min
Our analysis of the Second Round of the 2021 T20 World Cup starts with a bang, as England face West Indies and Australia play South Africa. England go into the tournament as one of the strong favourites, however, their may still be ghosts for them after the West Indies shocked them in 2016. Australia, meanwhile, enter the 2021 T20 World Cup off the back of a humiliating defeat to India, though, it is fair to say, South Africa have their own problems. The Cricket Podcast provide their reaction to...
Oct 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min
The 2021 T20 World Cup continues as Irleand played Namibia in a contest which decided who will qualify for the tournament's second round. The Cricket Podcast bring their analysis from this match, as well as chatting about Sri Lanka's game versus the Netherlands, as they ran riot, dismissing the Dutch for just 44. In their T20 World Cup opener, Ireland were fantastic in their opener as they blew away a dutch side. Against Sri Lanka, however, they struggled, as the high pace of the Sri Lankan seam...
Oct 22, 2021•45 min
The 2021 T20 World Cup continues as Scotland beat Oman to qualify for the second round of the tournament. The Cricket Podcast bring their analysis and reaction from this match, and Bangladesh's contest v PNG, as they too qualified for the second round of the 2021 T20 World Cup. Wins for both of those sides wrapped up Group B, as we also say our goodbyes to Oman and PNG. Scotland were in great going into this match, and ultimately had too much for Oman, who were unable to react, as the Scots mana...
Oct 21, 2021•42 min
On days 3 and 4 of the 2021 T20 Cricket World Cup, we bring you analysis of the last four matches. Starting with a review of the second round of Round One matches. Yesterday Scotland pulled of a win against Papua New Guinea to put themselves on the brink of qualification, and Bangladesh survived a scare to keep their hopes of reaching the second round alive, after they won against Oman. Today, the Netherlands fell to Namibia, in a must win game for both sides, as Gerhard Erasmus and David Wiese ...
Oct 20, 2021•56 min
Our T20 World Cup coverage and analysis continues on day 2 of the tournament. In the early game Ireland comfortably beat the Netherlands, before Sri Lanka's seamers proved too fast for the Namibia team. Elsewhere, in the warm-ups, King Legend Rahul turned it on against England. Powering a 50 in under 20 balls. Joining us for this show is Dan Weston, our top cricket analyst. As we ask whether Sri Lanka are actuall a good side? Wonder whether Ireland can do the business in their next two matches? ...
Oct 18, 2021•59 min
The T20 World Cup kicked off on Sunday, with two Group B fixtures; Oman vs Papau New Guinea and Bangladesh vs Scotland. We are joined by Scouting Cricket's Ronan Alexander to understand how Scotland upstaged Bangladesh causing the first upset of the tournament on the very first day and we reflect on an impressive 10 wicket opening victory for Oman over Papau New Guinea. Scotland and Oman both played with positive intent, getting Scotland out of jail when they were 53-6 whilst Oman's net run rate...
Oct 17, 2021•36 min
Chennai Super Kings overcame the Kokata Knight Riders to win the 2021 IPL final. In fine style CSK dispatched their opposition, posting a mammoth before strangling the KKR innings in the middle overs. Chennai Super Kings posted an intimidating total of 193 thanks to Faf Du Plessis' great knock. Narine was the only bowler to produce any magic for KKR on this occasion, as Morgan's, Kolkata Knight Riders, bowlers were sent round the park by Moeen and Uthappa. After a good start in the chase KKR wer...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min
The T20 World Cup kicks off on Sunday, as 8 teams face off, in two groups to make it into the super 12. The Cricket Podcast preview all eight sides, and make predictions about who will qualify. Group A is set up as the group of death. Namibia play the role of dark horse, Sri Lanka the fallen great, Netherlands the seasoned campaigners and Ireland may actuall be the favourites to qualify! In group B, the group of life, Bangladesh are the obvious favourites. Papua New Guinea are the new boys and m...
Oct 14, 2021•56 min
In the second qualifiers Kolkata Knight Riders take on Delhi Capitals, with the winner through to a showdown with Chennai Super Kings. DC lost qualifier one, as Dhoni rolled back the years, to punish Tom Curran's final over. KKR meanwhile are on a high as they comfortably dispatched RCB in the elminator, to end Kohli's captaincy career. Can Eoin Morgan, in his role as a specialist captain, secure a place for KKR in the final? Will Pant lead a DC fight back? Can either of these teams take down th...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min
