Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to India's ninth consecutive win at the 2023 World Cup and discuss how they can be stopped ahead of the knockouts. There's also conversation on Netherlands' campaign and what's next for Dutch cricket. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly i...
Nov 12, 2023•27 min
Yas Rana and Mark Butcher react to England’s last game of the 2023 World Cup, which saw them end their disappointing campaign with a comfortable victory against Pakistan. Ben Gardner then joins Yas to discuss Australia’s eight-wicket win against Bangladesh - their seventh victory in a row ahead of the semi-finals - which was spearheaded by Mitchell Marsh’s blistering 177*. Find out more about our video partners, SEEEN: https://seeen.com You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitt...
Nov 11, 2023•25 min
Afghanistan’s World Cup journey ended with defeat to South Africa in Ahmedabad, with the Proteas successfully chasing down 245 for the loss of five wickets. Katya Witney, Cameron Ponsonby and Ben Gardner discuss the game, and react to the day’s breaking news that Sri Lanka have been suspended by the ICC due to government interference. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twi...
Nov 10, 2023•33 min
New Zealand comprehensively beat Sri Lanka to effectively seal the fourth 2023 World Cup semi-final spot. A rapid half-century for Kusal Perera and a gutsy final-wicket stand weren’t enough for Sri Lanka whose heavy defeat leaves them in ninth place. Jim Wallace and Yas Rana look back at the game and also preview the semi-finals. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter....
Nov 09, 2023•30 min
England finally recorded their second win of the 2023 World Cup, with Ben Stokes’ first World Cup hundred powering them to a comfortable 160-run victory against Netherlands in Pune. Katya Witney, Mark Butcher and Yas Rana discuss the result and England’s campaign to this point, before spending some more time reflecting on Glenn Maxwell’s incredible double century against Afghanistan yesterday. Find out more about our video partners, SEEEN: https://seeen.com You can follow Wisden Cricket on Faceb...
Nov 08, 2023•38 min
Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana review the last week of action at the 2023 World Cup - one that has seen the semi-final race burst into life. Mark Butcher joins to share his views on Angelo Mathews’ controversial timed out dismissal against Bangladesh, while Katya Witney joins Yas at the end to talk about Glenn Maxwell’s extraordinary match-winning innings against Afghanistan. Follow England in India in January with Gullivers Sports Travel - find out more at gulliverstravel.co.uk today. Ov...
Nov 07, 2023•2 hr 35 min
Angelo Mathews became the first player in the history of international cricket to be dismissed timed out as Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in Delhi. Ben Gardner and Estelle Vasudevan reflect on that incident and the rest of the action from a memorable clash. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The l...
Nov 06, 2023•28 min
India made it eight wins from eight with a 243-run victory against second-placed South Africa in Kolkata. Ben Gardner and Aadya Sharma review India's latest triumph, which saw Virat Kohli score a record-equalling 49th ODI century and Ravindra Jadeja take his first ODI five-wicket haul in over a decade. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://ww...
Nov 05, 2023•29 min
Mark Butcher, James Wallace and Yas Rana react to England's latest defeat at the 2023 World Cup as well as Pakistan's almighty run chase against New Zealand, one that keeps the final week of group stage action very interesting. Find out more about our video partners, SEEEN: https://seeen.com You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.co...
Nov 04, 2023•34 min
Afghanistan kept their World Cup semi-final dreams alive with a routine seven-wicket victory against Netherlands in Lucknow. Ben Gardner and Cameron Ponsonby discuss what that result means for the tournament, Ben Stokes’ knee and tomorrow’s two huge fixtures. A listener question also prompts a discussion about the possibility of Australia boycotting their fixture against Afghanistan, given the stance previously taken by Cricket Australia. For more information about the circumstances surrounding ...
Nov 03, 2023•24 min
India’s dominance at the 2023 World Cup continued, inflicting a 302-run hammering on Sri Lanka in Mumbai. Ben Gardner is joined b y Estelle Vasudevan to review the game, which saw India become the first team to book their place in the semi-finals. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden C...
Nov 02, 2023•25 min
South Africa claimed their sixth win of the 2023 World Cup with a 190-run thrashing of New Zealand in Pune. Centuries from Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen helped the Proteas post a daunting 357-4, before Marco Jansen (3-31) and Keshav Maharaj (4-46) starred with the ball as New Zealand were bundled out for 167. Phil Walker, Katya Witney and Ben Gardner reflect on that game, look ahead to India vs Sri Lanka and discuss a few talking points from the England camp. You can follow Wisden Cr...
Nov 01, 2023•30 min
Following the continuation of England’s miserable 2023 World Cup campaign, Phil Walker, Jo Harman and Yas Rana look to the future and pick a group of England players who could form the basis of England’s 2027 World Cup plans. There’s also discussion on the last week of World Cup action, while Saj Sadiq joins Yas at the end to talk about Pakistan victory over Bangladesh, a result that ended a run of four straight defeats. Get 10 per cent off at Nikon for the Sportstar Zoom with the code Wisden: h...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Cam Ponsonby and Yas Rana react to Afghanistan’s third win of the tournament so far, one that boosts their chances of an unlikely spot in the semi-finals. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 Th...
Oct 30, 2023•27 min
India made it six wins from six in the World Cup group stage with a comfortable 100-run victory against England in Lucknow. England produced a much improved performance with the ball, but their batters were blown away once again, with Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah doing the bulk of the damage. Mark Butcher, Jo Harman and Yas Rana reflect on all the action on another disappointing day for Jos Buttler's side. Find out more about our video partners, SEEEN: https://seeen.com You can follow Wisde...
Oct 29, 2023•37 min
Following the thrill of Pakistan vs South Africa yesterday, Australia and New Zealand treated us to another instant World Cup classic in Dharamsala. Jim Wallace and Ben Gardner reflect on Australia’s dramatic five-run victory, as well as previewing tomorrow’s India vs England clash. Abhishek Mukherjee also joins the show from Kolkata to discuss Netherlands’ second win of the tournament - an 87-run thumping of Bangladesh. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: h...
Oct 28, 2023•34 min
At long last we were treated to a close game at the 2023 World Cup, and what a finish! Saj Sadiq, Katya Witney and Yas Rana react to South Africa’s dramatic one-wicket win against Pakistan in Chennai. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisd...
Oct 27, 2023•21 min
England slumped to their fourth defeat in five games at the 2023 World Cup, suffering an eight-wicket hammering at the hands of Sri Lanka in Bangalore. Mark Butcher, Phil Walker and Yas Rana react to yet another humiliating defeat for Jos Buttler’s side, whose World Cup campaign is now all but over. Find out more about our video partners, SEEEN: https://seeen.com You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.co...
Oct 26, 2023•44 min
Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to Australia’s record-breaking victory over the Netherlands which saw Glenn Maxwell blitz an extraordinary 40-ball hundred. The pair also discuss the shortage of thrillers so far this tournament and preview tomorrow’s game between England and Sri Lanka. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisde...
Oct 25, 2023•27 min
Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana react to England’s mammoth defeat against South Africa and discuss what’s gone wrong for their campaign so far. There is also more discussion on the other runners and riders – can anyone stop India? – as well as on England’s first batch of multi-year central contracts. We also play a portion of Jo’s interview with Adil Rashid – the cover star of the latest Wisden Cricket Monthly. Bangladesh cricket expert Tawhid Qureshi joins Yas at the end to discuss Banglade...
Oct 24, 2023•2 hr 38 min
A brilliant performance from Afghanistan saw them register another historic victory at the 2023 World Cup, this time at the expense of Pakistan. Saj Sadiq joins Yas Rana to discuss the game, including what's going wrong for Pakistan in this campaign and the future of Babar Azam as ODI captain. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok....
Oct 23, 2023•25 min
India overcame their biggest test of the 2023 World Cup so far, beating New Zealand by four wickets in Dharamsala. Mohammed Shami took 5-54 as New Zealand posted 273, with Daryl Mitchell making a classy 130. In reply, Virat Kohli starred in the chase once again, taking India to the brink of victory with an accomplished 95. Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Aadya Sharma review all the action from a clash between the competition's top two sides and look ahead to Pakistan vs Afghanistan. You can follow...
Oct 22, 2023•25 min
England's 2023 World Cup campaign went from bad to worse, with Jos Buttler's side suffering a humbling 229-run defeat to South Africa. Having made three changes, won the toss and chosen to bowl, England conceded 399-7, with Heinrich Klaasen making a stunning century and Marco Jansen bashing a rapid 75*. England struggled to cope with the searing, sweltering Mumbai heat, while Adil Rashid's illness and a potentially tournament-ending finger injury for Reece Topley only complicated matters further...
Oct 21, 2023•40 min
Australia beat Pakistan to make it back-to-back wins at the 2023 World Cup, thanks largely to a monster opening stand between David Warner and Mitch Marsh. Yas is joined by Pakistan cricket expert Saj Sadiq to review the game and talk about Pakistan’s campaign so far, while Ben joins later to look ahead to Netherlands vs Sri Lanka and England vs South Africa You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wis...
Oct 20, 2023•24 min
Yas Rana and Aadya Sharma reflect on India's fourth win of the 2023 World Cup, which saw the tournament hosts cruise past Bangladesh by 7 wickets in Pune. Virat Kohli sealed the victory by bringing up his 48th ODI century, but the manner in which he reached the milestone split opinion. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wis...
Oct 19, 2023•23 min
Cam Ponsonby joins Yas Rana to talk about New Zealand’s comfortable win over Afghanistan, made more straightforward than it could have been thanks to a disastrous fielding performance from Hashmatullah Shahidi’s team. With four wins from four, how good is this New Zealand team? You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencrick...
Oct 18, 2023•23 min
The 2023 World Cup is suddenly bursting with energy after Afghanistan and Netherlands’ wins over England and South Africa respectively threw the semi-finals race wide open. Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to England’s defeat to Afghanistan and ask where Buttler’s team go next, before Katya Witney joins Yas to talk about Netherlands’ stunning win over South Africa towards the end of the show. Our listeners get a 10% discount at checkout with Nikon. Follow this link to find the Sportst...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Australia beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in Lucknow to get their 2023 World Cup campaign up and running. Sri Lankan cricket writer Estelle Vasudevan joins Yas Rana to give her perspective on Sri Lanka’s tournament so far, as well as their up-and-down recent record in international cricket. Ben Gardner also shares his thoughts on Australia’s first win of the tournament. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instag...
Oct 16, 2023•26 min
Mark Butcher, Jo Harman and Yas Rana react to the result of the 2023 World Cup so far that saw Afghanistan beat England for the first time in international cricket. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-i...
Oct 15, 2023•33 min
India smashed Pakistan by seven wickets with nearly 20 overs to spare, continuing their dominance in the ODI World Cup portion of the historic rivalry. After Babar and Rizwan took Pakistan to 155-2, a shocking collapse reduced them to 191 all out, with India's bowlers dovetailing and Jasprit Bumrah the star of the show. Then Rohit Sharma blasted it to all parts to set up a stress-free chase. Ben Gardner is joined by Aadya Sharma from the Narendra Modi Stadium, while Katya Witney is also on hand ...
Oct 14, 2023•26 min
