Yas Rana and the returning Phil Walker are joined by Kate Mason of TNT Sports to react to all the latest action from the T20 World Cup. The panel reflect on a dramatic week in the Super 8s and look ahead to the semi-finals, with India taking on England and Afghanistan – having sensationally knocked out Australia – facing South Africa. Elsewhere in the show there’s chat about the tournament's scheduling, the life of a cricket television broadcaster, Phil's book with the legendary Brian Lara and m...
Jun 26, 2024•2 hr 38 min
Yas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill catch up after a busy week that saw Lauren appointed as captain of Oval Invincibles in The Hundred. They chat about leadership, preview the Charlotte Edwards Cup Finals Day and look ahead to England's series against New Zealand. Later in the show, New Zealand batter Lauren Down joins Katya Witney to discuss her international return after maternity leave, and how she's finding life juggling motherhood with a career as a professional sportswoman. 0:00 Intro / 1:44...
Jun 21, 2024•37 min
Yas Rana, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Mark Butcher reflect on the T20 World Cup group stage and look ahead to the Super Eight phase. There’s chat about a rare tournament failure for New Zealand, England’s narrow escape at the expense of Scotland and whether the new format has been a success. Scotland spinner Mark Watt joins the show to discuss their performances, their frustrations at not progressing to the next round and wanting to become a full member nation. Elsewhere in the show there’s a ...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Yas Rana and Ben Gardner react to England’s ODI squad to take on New Zealand, before the rest of the episode explores the role of the wicketkeeper in women’s cricket. Lauren Winfield-Hill talks to Yas about what separates the good from the great, while Rhianna Southby of the Southern Vipers and Southern Brave joins the show, chatting to Katya about her route into the role and experiences so far. 0:00 Intro / 1:22 England's squad vs New Zealand / 5:47 Lauren Winfield-Hill on wicketkeeping / 16:14...
Jun 14, 2024•35 min
Yas Rana and Ben Gardner reflect on another week of thrilling T20 World Cup action, including a dominant performance from Australia, USA's famous win against Pakistan and tricky pitches in New York. Mark Butcher joins Yas to chat about England's campaign and the changes he'd make to the XI, while Saj Sadiq gives his views on Pakistan disastrous start to the tournament. 0:00 Intro / 1:30 Mark Butcher on England's World Cup so far / 20:15 Kia's Best Seats in the House / 20:48 Australia, England & ...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Pakistan icon Bismah Maroof joins Katya Witney on this week's show to reflect on her incredible international career. They discuss retirement, debuting as a 15-year-old, returning to cricket after becoming a mother and much more. Later in the episode, Yas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill chat about the structures and pathways outside of the 'Big Three' nations, and a young star to keep an eye on in the English domestic game. 0:00 Intro / 2:51 Bismah Maroof / 19:20 Pathways and structures / 26:01 In...
Jun 07, 2024•39 min
Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and Jo Harman reflect on the opening round of T20 World Cup action from the US and the Caribbean. There’s chat about England’s washout against Scotland, tricky conditions in New York, an India-Pakistan preview and much more. Mark Butcher then joins Yas for an in-depth Q&A with Reddit’s AMA (Ask Me Anything). Later in the show, the panel discuss the start of the T20 Blast, Kumar Sangakkara’s club cricket appearance and a new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly. 0:00 Intro / 4:51...
Jun 05, 2024•2 hr 46 min
Yas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill reflect on England's 2-0 ODI series victory against Pakistan, with Nat Sciver-Brunt hitting a brilliant 124* in the final match of the series at Chelmsford. England fast bowler Lauren Bell joins the show to look at the summer ahead and her journey so far with Katya Witney, before Tim Wigmore speaks to Yas about the evolution of fast bowling in the women's game. 0:00 Intro / 1:43 England vs Pakistan / 14:49 Lauren Bell interview / 24:11 The future of fast bowling...
May 31, 2024•37 min
Former England captain and World Cup winner Eoin Morgan joins the show to preview the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the US with Melinda Farrell. Mark Butcher also dials in to give his predictions for the tournament, which gets underway later this week. Elsewhere in the show, Yas Rana and Ben Gardner look at the tournament structure and give a few predictions of their own, before discussing the latest round of County Championship action, Jofra Archer's successful return to international cric...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Following last week's conversations around the new women's domestic structure, Yas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill react to the news that Yorkshire's Tier 1 status has been bumped up to 2026. They also reflect on England's 3-0 T20I series victory against Pakistan as they gear up for the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. Sarah Bryce joins Yas later in the show to discuss Scotland's historic qualification for the T20 World Cup and what it means for cricket in the region. 0:00 Intro / 1:04 Yorkshire / 9:1...
May 23, 2024•44 min
Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and CricViz analyst Ben Jones preview the men's T20 World Cup, which starts next week in the US and the Caribbean. They discuss the conditions, which teams are best placed to mount a title challenge and what we should expect from the tournament. Elsewhere in the show, the panel reflect on the most recent round of the County Championship – a good one for several current England players and hopefuls – as well as looking ahead to the IPL knockouts. Mark Butcher dials in to cha...
May 22, 2024•2 hr 39 min
Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss the most recent restructuring of English women's domestic cricket. They look at why the change is necessary, implications for the counties not chosen – Yorkshire, in Lauren's case – and what impact it will have on the sport. There's also chat about England's ongoing T20I series against Pakistan, with Heather Knight's side recovering from 11-4 to win the first match at Edgbaston by 53 runs. 0:00 Intro / 1:43 Lauren Winfield-Hill on Yorkshire ...
May 16, 2024•51 min
Yas Rana, Phil Walker and Ben Gardner react to the news that James Anderson's glittering Test career will come to an end at Lord's this summer. They reflect on Anderson's legacy, the circumstances surrounding the decision and look at potential candidates to replace him. Elsewhere in the show there's a County Championship round-up, a debate about England's future Test wicket-keepers and Pakistan's T20I series in Ireland. Mark Butcher also dials in to discuss Anderson's impending Test retirement. ...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 9 min
On the first ever episode of the Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast, Yas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill are joined by England captain Heather Knight. They discuss leadership, Knight's experiences in the job, how it's changed over the years, competing against Australia and much more. Later in the episode, Katya Witney joins Yas to reflect on the latest round of Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy fixtures and England's squads for the series against Pakistan. 0:00 Intro / 1:55 Heather Knight interview /...
May 09, 2024•57 min
The English game was rocked this week after the sudden passing of Worcestershire left-arm spinner Josh Baker. Baker, though just 20, had already made 47 senior appearances for the county, and last season scored the run that sealed Worcestershire’s promotion back to the top flight. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone associated with the club. After a study undertaken by the PCA revealed that two-thirds of county players believe the current domestic schedule is unfit for purpose...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Ollie Pope joins this week’s show for his most forensic interview yet, delving into the evolution of his batting over the course of his international career. Elsewhere in the show, Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to the announcement of England’s T20 World Cup squad, one that saw Jofra Archer return to the fold and Chris Jordan pip Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson to a spot in the 15-man group. There’s also discussion on Dan Worrall, Bismah Maroof, India and South Africa's T20 World Cup...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Yas Rana, Phil Walker, Katya Witney and Ben Gardner talk all things county cricket, including the Kookaburra vs Dukes debate and the allocation of the eight Tier One women's counties. There's also discussion on the latest round of the County Championship, reflection on the previous week's IPL action and an incredible innings from Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu. Yas speaks to Simon Cook, Kent's Director of Cricket, about player recruitment and Kent missing out on Tier One status, while Mark Butc...
Apr 24, 2024•2 hr 37 min
On this special episode of the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast, Lawrence Booth joins Mark Butcher and Yas Rana to talk about the release of this year's prestigious Wisden Almanack, including the award winners for 2024. The panel remember former Kent and England spinner Derek Underwood, who sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 78, as well as discussing the merits of four day Tests and the latest round of County Championship action. Phil Walker also chats to author Scott Oliver about his book S...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Yas Rana react to the first week of the County Championship, one that saw Sam Northeast break an all-time record at Lord’s and Sam Cook remind everyone of his England credentials, impressing with the Kookaburra ball. Maia Bouchier talks to Katya about her breakout tour of New Zealand and there is also chat on Shoaib Bashir, Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri. 0:00 Intro / 2:53 Mark Butcher / 14:02 Sam Cook / 21:39 Sam Northeast / 25:35 Shoaib Bashir / 32:13 ...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Yas Rana and Phil Walker are joined by Ben Bloom to preview the 2024 county cricket season and discuss the release of Ben's new book – Batting For Time: The Fight To Keep English Cricket Alive. Mark Butcher also joins the show to discuss the county season, as well as Ben Stokes' withdrawal from the T20 World Cup. Finally, Aadya Sharma dials in to chat about the remarkable rise of Mayank Yadav, the 21-year-old Indian speed sensation clocked at 97mph in this season's IPL. *We apologise for some po...
Apr 03, 2024•2 hr 59 min
Keaton Jennings joins Phil Walker and Yas Rana to talk about his recent experience with the England Lions in India, the upcoming county season where he will once again captain a Lancashire side well placed to mount a serious title challenge, and how the professional game has changed over the course of his career. Ben Gardner and Katya Witney join Yas to talk about England’s up and down tour of New Zealand, the opening stages of the IPL and a tumultuous, but broadly positive, week in Pakistani cr...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Matt Roller, Phil Walker and Yas Rana react to a busy week of international cricket, one that saw Jason Roy miss out on a contract for The Hundred. There’s chat about the IPL, which starts on Friday, discussion around making the County Championship more accessible for a younger audience and Ben Gardner also heads to Canterbury for a chat with the new Kent captain Daniel Bell-Drummond and one of the most exciting young batters in the country in Tawanda Muyeye. Mark Butcher talks about Roy, Alex H...
Mar 21, 2024•2 hr 19 min
Phil Walker, Katya Witney, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana share their final thoughts on England’s series defeat in India, and ponder what comes next for Ben Stokes’ team. There’s also chat on England’s worst ever winters, the domestic restructure in women’s cricket, the PSL, the WPL, Australia’s win over New Zealand in Christchurch and more. 0:00 Intro / 1:40 Brendon McCullum / 10:54 Changes England could make / 22:50 Players in different eras / 31:07 Beating India at home / 37:40 Reasons for optimism...
Mar 12, 2024•2 hr 30 min
India thumped England by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth Test at Dharamshala to seal a comprehensive 4-1 series victory. Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and Mark Butcher reflect on the final day of the series, including a five-wicket haul for Ravichandran Ashwin in his 100th Test, James Anderson's historic 700th Test wicket and yet another England collapse. 0:00 Recap / 0:39 England / 10:17 Changes for England? / 16:37 Mark Butcher on the fifth Test / 28:23 India / 38:26 James Anderson / 42:26 Funny m...
Mar 09, 2024•48 min
Centuries from Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill ensured India took firm control of the fifth and final Test of the series in Dharamshala. Yas Rana is joined by Aadya Sharma to discuss the action. 0:00 Recap / 1:41 First session / 3:48 England's spinners / 12:44 Padikkal & Sarfaraz / 16:45 The pitch / 19:23 Stokes / 21:36 Wood / 23:11 Outro You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://t...
Mar 08, 2024•27 min
Yas Rana and Ben Gardner review all the action from the opening day of the fifth and final Test of the series in Dharmshala – a superb one for Kuldeep Yadav, but a miserable one for the visitors. 0:00 Recap / 1:22 Kuldeep Yadav / 10:35 Zak Crawley / 15:58 England's batting / 24:59 Ollie Pope / 30:47 Yashasvi Jaiswal / 32:25 Outro You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter....
Mar 07, 2024•37 min
Jim Wallace, Katya Witney and Yas Rana preview the fifth India-England Test, one that will see Jonny Bairstow and Ravichandran Ashwin both play their 100th Tests. There’s also chat on Australia’s win over New Zealand, the PSL, the WPL and more. Rob Smyth joins the show to talk about his magazine feature, Mining For Gold. 0:00 Intro / 0:35 Dharamshala / 3:02 Shoaib Bashir & Tom Hartley / 10:45 Bazball / 20:42 Jonny Bairstow / 27:32 Ravichandran Ashwin / 32:20 Mark Butcher on INDvENG & PSL / 43:00...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and Mark Butcher review India's five-wicket victory in the fourth Test at Ranchi – a win that subjected England to their first series defeat under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. 0:00 Intro / 0:30 Initial reflections / 12:52 India's young players & Rohit's captaincy / 19:00 Shoaib Bashir / 25:38 England's batting / 29:38 Joe Root / 32:42 Umpiring & DRS / 43:26 Fifth Test / 47:42 Outro Enjoy 20% off Charles Tyrwhitt's full collection by using promo code SCORE at www.charles...
Feb 26, 2024•51 min
Yas Rana and Abhishek Mukherjee discuss an action packed third day in Ranchi that saw an impressive innings from Dhruv Jurel, a dramatic England collapse and some brilliant spin bowling from both Kuldeep Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin. 0:00 Recap / 1:31 Dhruv Jurel / 3:41 Kuldeep Yadav / 9:14 England's batting & the pitch / 13:35 Ben Foakes / 16:03 Looking ahead to tomorrow You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.in...
Feb 25, 2024•21 min
Yas Rana and Katya Witney discuss all the main talking points from the second day in Ranchi, including a brilliant spell from Shoaib Bashir, an important contribution from Ollie Robinson and yet another Yashasvi Jaiswal half-century. 0:00 Recap / 1:38 Shoaib Bashir / 8:42 Pitch / 13:38 Ollie Robinson / 16:37 Yashasvi Jaiswal / 20:07 India's batting / 23:58 Match situation You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.ins...
Feb 24, 2024•29 min
