England are 1-0 up in their series v Sri Lanka as the teams head to Lord's. It's been a run fest for Joe Root in the series so far, as he notched up yet another ton v Sri Lanka who must be sick of him. What doe think of the Test cricket so far, and what do we make of developments in the cricket broadcasting space? Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreo...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min
England's Test series v Sri Lanka is underway with the first Test taking place at Old Trafford in Manchester. England have had to make some changes going into the series, but things went well for the hosts as they bowled out Sri Lanka and added 20 runs before play ended. In Part 2 we cover Hundred finals weekend as the 2024 edition reached its climax! Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20%...
Aug 21, 2024•56 min
The boys talk about Ben Stokes' hamstring injury, which has ruled him out of the Test series v Sri Lanka and threatens to rule him out of their away trip to Pakistan. How will England react to this, and why didn't they pick Sam Curran? They also chat about The Hundred and other news from around cricket. Shakib Al-Hasan refuses to play in Canada and James Anderson is looking for a gig on the franchise circuit. Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cric...
Aug 14, 2024•52 min
England have named their squad for their series v Sri Lanka. Jordan Cox and Olly Stone join the side as injury replacements, and Dan Lawrence will open the batting, which make for some interesting talking points on Stokes' men. Later in the show we discuss the 2024 version of The Hundred, and how it fits into the wider sporting world. Is it still good, what is the future for it, and have Hampshire screwed themselves? Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 14 min
England completed a 3-0 series win over West Indies at Edgbaston. Jamie Smith, and Ben Stokes were the big run scorers, as the bazball boys piled on more runs. Mark Wood was the star with the ball as he made use of reverse swing to blow away West Indies with his express pace. Halfway through England's Test sumemr we review the series as a whole. Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off +...
Jul 29, 2024•49 min
In a Test match that looked evenly poised England suddenly roared to victory in the evening session of the second Test v West Indies. They go 2-0 up thanks to Runs from Root and Brook, as well as a clutch of wickets for Shoaib Bashir. Earlier in the Test Ollie Pope and Kavem Hodge scored tons, and we saw Mark Wood dial up the speed, as he broke England's speed record! Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast Use the code: C...
Jul 21, 2024•43 min
On a momentous occasion at Lord's Jimmy Anderson played his last test match for England. But it was Gus Atkinson who stole the show with 12 wickets for the match on debut as England skittled the West Indies twice to power to an innings win. What did we think of the match, the occasion, and Jimmy's retirement after the dust settled? Use the code CRICKETPOD at Manscaped.com for 20% off and free shipping. Find us here: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Support us: patreon.com/thecricketpod Website: w...
Jul 13, 2024•39 min
England and West Indies start their 3 match test series at Lord's on Wednesday, and it will be Jimmy Anderson's 188th and final test match for England. Can he go out with a bang and lead England to a win? We talk through the two teams and make our predictions for the series as Ben Stokes is back bowling and Jamie Smith replaces Foakes and Bairstow with the gloves. Use the code CRICKETPOD at Manscaped.com for 20% off and free shipping. Find us here: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Support us: htt...
Jul 08, 2024•50 min
We review England's Test Match squad for their series versus West Indies. James Anderson will play his last Test, but there are positions for new guys too, including Surrey's Jamie Smith. Is this a glimpse at the future of England in Test cricket with an Ashes series 18 months away. Then in part 2 we look back at our T20 World Cup Predictions. Who predicted India would win the World Cup, and who was way too optimistic about Pakistan? Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: ww...
Jul 03, 2024•44 min
India beat South Africa in the T20 World Cup Final! In the battle of the chokers India held their nerve, as Bumrah and Hardik delivered the goods to leave South Africa short of victory. Seriously though, how did South Africa choke again? Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricke...
Jun 30, 2024•43 min
India destroyed England in the T20 World Cup semi-final. Rohit Sharma's team were too good for Jos Buttler and co. as India cruised past England and into the T20 World Cup Final. South Africa were similarly excellent v South Africa, as they bowled them out for just 56 and chased the runs down with ease. Who will go on to lift the T20 World Cup Final trophy? Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast Use the code: CRICKETPOD f...
Jun 28, 2024•59 min
Afghanistan have pulled off a legendary moment by beating Australia and booking their spot in the T20 World Cup Semi-final. They beat Bangladesh by just a few runs, in a T20 World Cup classic. Elsewhere Australia were beaten by India, to end David Warner's career with a whimper. Rohit Sharma was in fine form for the Indian team who confirmed that they will play England in the semi-final. Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-pod...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min
There was drama in the T20 World Cup as Australia lost to Afghanistan in the Super 8 stage. That means that the tournament is wide open, with Afghanistan, in a good position to qualify for the semi-finals. India and South Africa continued their unbeaten starts. Meanwhile England will need to comfortably beat the USA to ensure their qualification for the next round of T20 World Cup. Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast U...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min
England managed to sneak through to the T20 World Cup Super 8s stage. They will be joined by India, USA, Australia, Afghanistan, West Indies, South Africa and Bangladesh for this stage of the T20 World Cup. How much of a comeback was it for England to acieve this, are they still one of the favourites? Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podc...
Jun 19, 2024•42 min
England fought back v Oman at the T20 World Cup to keep their qualification hopes well and truly alive. England demolished the Oman team, with Mark Wood, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid proving too much to handle. Elsewhere Bangladesh won a close game v Netherlands to give themselves a great shot at making the Super 8s, and West Indies put together a profesional performance to knock New Zealand out of the T20 World Cup. Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co...
Jun 14, 2024•42 min
India triumphed in the T20 Cricket World Cup's biggest contest, as they beat Pakistan in a low scoring thriller thanks to Bumrah and co's excellent bowling. After England lost to Australia on Saturday, this leaves both England and Pakistan on the brink of an early T20 World Cup exit. Elsewhere a win for Scotland leaves them in an excellent position, and South Africa and Bangladesh fought out another low scoring game in New York. Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.ser...
Jun 10, 2024•44 min
USA stunned Pakistan to claim the first big upset of the T20 World Cup. Babar Azam was shocked as Pakistan fell to a World Cup defeat to USA, in a round of games that saw many other upsets. Canada, Bangaladesh and Afghanistan also provided shocks, as the T20 World Cup kicks into life! Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https:...
Jun 08, 2024•51 min
At the T20 World Cup in New York Ireland were taken down by India, as the Indians showed their mastery to pick up their first win of the competition. Yesterday England and Scotland was ruined by rain in Barbados, and Afghanistan crushed Uganda. Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: th...
Jun 05, 2024•36 min
The T20 World Cup is under way! Cricket has come to the USA, who celebrated it with a big win versus Canada. Aaron Jones was the hero on the day, as his 10 sixes led the USA to a successful chase as the T20 Cricket World Cup Begins. Elsewhere runs were hard to come by. David Wiese starred as Nambia won a super-over thriller versus Oman. Sri Lanka were skittled by South Africa. And the West Indie were very lucky to beat PNG. Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.seriouss...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this episode we cover the big teams in groups C and D for the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup. We preview each side, discussing their strengths and weaknesses, as well as talking about what fast food they might be. New Zealand are always there or thereabouts, but will their swanky new kit take them one step further? Can hosts West Indies make home advantage count with a rejuvenated Andre Russell? Are Afghanistan ready to mix it with the big boys? Are South Africa dark horses (again)? Are Sri Lanka...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 4 min
In this episode we cover the big teams in groups A and B for the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup. We preview each side, discussing their strengths and weaknesses, as well as talking about what fast food they might be. England come into the tournament as Champions, but with things to prove after their disastrous World Cup performance last year. Can Jos Buttler and the boys bounce back? India will be trying again in their quest to lift and ICC trophy. This could be Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's last c...
May 29, 2024•55 min
The T20 World Cup is upon us, so the boys bring you an extended preview of the smaller nations competiting in this tournament. Running through 10 teams, from Ireland to Scotland, Namibia to Uganda, and the USA to Canada, the boys provide you with a primer on who these guys are and what to expecft from them at the T20 World Cup. The T20 World Cup will be taking place in the USA and West Indies this year, and the inclusion of more teams means that there's a great opportunity for the new boys to ca...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 36 min
It's here! The big one! The IPL Final is upon us as KKR take on SRH. Lucky for you the boys from The Cricket Podcast are on hand to deliver their expert analysis and reaction to Kolkata Knight Riders versus Sunrisers Hyderabad. Who will the IPL Final? Will it be all conquering Pat Cummins? Will Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma go balistic? Will Sunil Narine and Andre Russell bring their West Indian brand of carnage to the game? Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serio...
May 26, 2024•40 min
In IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 Rajasthan Royals take on Sunrisers Hyderabad. The winner will get a place in the 2024 IPL Final. SRH's batters were only able to post 175, with Klaasen top scoring with 50. Rajasthan's bowlers were able to tame the SRH beast, with Avesh Khan taking 3 wickets, as well as Trent Boult picking up another 3. However, with Rajasthan in the drivers seat, the pitch came into play. Suddenly Abhishek and Shahbaz were Murali and Warne, and the Sunrisers are on their way to the IPL f...
May 24, 2024•34 min
In the IPL Eliminator the dream of Virat Kohli and Rajasthan Royals died. Rajasthan Royals were too good on the night, as Trent Boult and Ashwin starred with the ball to limit Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a poor score. In response RCB were unable to take early wickets, and despite heroic fielding from Virat Kohli, Jaiswal and Parag helped steer Rajasthan Royals towards victory. There was a minor wobble, but the Royals were too good and they will move on to the IPL Qualifier Two. Head to Seriou...
May 22, 2024•43 min
Mitchell Starc was in form early for Kolkata Knight Riders as he took 3 wickets in his first 3 overs to blow Sunrisers Hyderabad's top order away. After posting a modest total, SRH were crushed as KKR marched into the IPL 2024 final. Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod...
May 21, 2024•28 min
There was carnage in the IPL over the weekend as RCB pulled off a miracle and qualified for the IPL Play-Offs. How did this happen??? We recap a number of IPL 2024 games, talking about all the mayhem of the last few days. Virat Kohli and du Plessis finally got some back-up from the bowlers as they surged into the IPL play-offs. MS Dhoni and the Chennai Super Kings were unlucky to fall short, in what could be his final game. Then after the game ended there was controversy as MS Dhoni left the fie...
May 19, 2024•59 min
This episode we spend time previewing the IPL play-off race showdown. Chennai Super Kings go up against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as Kohli faces Dhoni in a battle which will determine who makes the IPL play-offs. We also react to games from the last two days, as Lucknow Super Giants were all but eliminated and Sam Curran played a blinder for Punjab Kings. Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast Use the code: CRICKET...
May 15, 2024•57 min
The Cricket Podcast's Sunday show covers the weekend's action. KKR overcame Mumbai in a rain affected game to officially secure playoff qualification, before CSK put one step into the knockouts at home to the Royals. In the other game, a fairytale finish wasn't to be for Delhi - but RCB rack up their 5th win in a row to keep their hopes alive! Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + f...
May 12, 2024•47 min
Two games for this episode, featuring a Virat Kohli masterclass v Punjab Kings. The RCB batter was imperious as he blasted 92 runs at almost 2 a ball, a statement of intent by Virat Kohli before he heads to the World Cup with India. Punjab Kings have now been eliminated, and Dan Weston joins us to talk about their season and where it went wrong. Later in the show we talk CSK v Gujarat Titans. This was a huge game for CKS, but Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan both hit tons, putting their IPL play-o...
May 10, 2024•42 min
