Our panel of Mark Butcher, Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana preview the 2023 World Cup that gets under way later this week with a rerun of the 2019 World Cup final between England and New Zealand. Which sides are best placed to manage a variety of conditions and will India be as spin-friendly as is presumed? You can get 25 per cent off six or more bottles of Laithwaites wine when using the code ‘Wisden’ at checkout! - https://www.laithwaites.co.uk/wines Elevate your club's game with total-pla...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast In our final podcast of the English summer, the panel of Jo Harman, Phil Walker, Katya Witney and Yas Rana look back at England’s ODI series against Ireland, the culmination of the 2023 County Championship and react to the ECB’s response to the recommendations made in the ICEC report on inequality within the game. Mark Butcher joins the show as the panel pick their players of the summer. We will be back on Monday for our World Cup preview episode before we go daily for the 2023 World Cup. You ca...
Sep 28, 2023•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a bumper episode, Jo Harman, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Yas Rana react to the announcement of England’s World Cup squad which saw the exclusion of 2019 World Cup hero Jason Roy. There’s discussion on the end of the English international summer, Mohammed Siraj’s heroics in the Asia Cup final and Leicestershire’s epic One-Day Cup final victory over Hampshire. Kemar Roach joins the show to talk about what makes Surrey so consistent as well as sharing his thoughts on the current state of both ...
Sep 20, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast England are beginning to hit their stride ahead of the 2023 World Cup with Ben Stokes, Dawid Malan and Liam Livingstone all enjoying excellent weeks against New Zealand. Mark Butcher, Jo Harman, Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to the latest England-New Zealand action, Sri Lanka women's historic win over England, the Asia Cup, the County Championship and reminisce over the 2019 World Cup. Get 25 per cent off six bottles of Laithwaites wine with the code Wisden at checkout: https://www...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana discuss England men's ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, which has seen stellar performances from both Gus Atkinson and Harry Brook, as well as some encouraging displays at the top of the order from Will Jacks. Later in the show there's chat about England women's series against Sri Lanka, the County Championship run-in and the start of the Asia Cup. Our first ever live show is taking place this Thursday! Limited tickets are still available which can be...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Hundred 2023 is over, with Southern Brave and Oval Invincibles crowned champions of the women’s and men’s competitions respectively. Phil Walker, Jo Harman and Ben Gardner reflect on the tournament as a whole, discussing the quality of cricket on show, the impact it’s had on the women’s game and where it sits in the English cricket landscape after three editions. Danni Wyatt lifts the lid on how Southern Brave made it third time lucky after defeat in 2021 and 2022, while speed sensation Gus ...
Aug 30, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast England’s provisional 50-over World Cup squad has been announced and while Ben Stokes’ return has been confirmed, there’s no room for Harry Brook. Katya Witney, Phil Walker, Jo Harman and Yas Rana react to the news that Brook has missed out on the 15-player ODI squad to take on New Zealand, as well as breaking down all the other selection decisions ahead of the World Cup later this year. Since recording on Tuesday morning, Brook smashed a stunning 105* (42) in The Hundred last night. There’s als...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Katya Witney, Phil Walker and Ben Gardner react to the news that Ben Stokes is set to return to ODIs for the World Cup in India later this year. With England's provisional squad expected to be announced some time later this week, the panel also have a go at predicting who will be included. Later in the episode there's chat about the One Day Cup, World Cup scheduling, Steven Finn's retirement and more, while Mark Butcher joins Ben from 35:32 to discuss The Hundred. Our good friends at Beer52 and ...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast A panel of Mark Butcher, Jo Harman, Katya Witney and Yas Rana pick out their moments of the 2023 Ashes summer and share their final reflections on a pair of series that will live long in the memory. There’s also discussion on The Hundred, the start of the One-Day Cup and more. Ollie Robinson joins the show from 53:00 to tell us what it was like to share a dressing room with Stuart Broad. In association with Chapel Down. Chapel Down are the Official Sparkling Wine of the England & Wales Cricket B...
Aug 08, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast The 2023 men’s Ashes is over after yet another breathless Test that finished by Stuart Broad signing his career off by taking the final two wickets to level the series for England at The Kia Oval. The panel of Jo Harman, Melinda Farrell, Phil Walker and Yas Rana react to another classic Ashes finish after Mark Butcher shares his thoughts on the Test. Fancy a chance of playing at The Kia Oval? Kumar Sangakkara is leading a training session there for 11-16 year olds on September 23rd: https://www....
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast We've been treated to another absolute classic! Katya Witney and Yas Rana review all the action from a dramatic final day of this summer's men's Ashes at the Kia Oval. Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali starred as England won a thriller by 49 runs, while Stuart Broad took the final two wickets to secure a fairytale finish to his stellar Test career. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ http...
Jul 31, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Walker and Yas Rana reflect on a rain-affected fourth day at the Kia Oval. 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-69 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at ...
Jul 30, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Walker and Katya Witney react to the third day at the Kia Oval, with England dominating proceedings and Stuart Broad announcing his shock retirement from cricket at the end of the Test. 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/sho...
Jul 29, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Melinda Farrell and Katya Witney review all the main talking points from day two at the Kia Oval. Australia took a 12-run lead after being bowled out for 295, while Steve Smith survived a contentious run out chance. 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 ...
Jul 28, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Australia took control on day one of the final men's Ashes Test at the Kia Oval, bowling England out for 283 before reaching 61-1 at stumps. 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-69 The digital vers...
Jul 27, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast The fifth and final Test of the 2023 men’s Ashes begins tomorrow at The Kia Oval. Australia have the opportunity to win their first Ashes series on English soil in a generation, while England will be desperate to prevent that from happening. The panel of Jo Harman, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana preview the final Test and wonder what the end of this summer means for the Test futures of James Anderson and Stuart Broad. There’s also chat on criticism of Pat Cummins' captaincy, the latest week of County ...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Australia retain the Ashes after a final day washout in Manchester prevented England from getting over the line for what would have been a series-levelling win. The panel of Phil Walker, Ben Gardner, Will Macpherson and Yas Rana try to make sense of the game and how the series with the ultimate goal of regaining the urn now unattainable for Ben Stokes’ team. Mark Butcher joins the show from 36:30 to share his thoughts on the Test, England’s series overall and why the final Test is still an event...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Katya Witney and Yas Rana discuss a rain-affected fourth day at Old Trafford. 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-69 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at ht...
Jul 22, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Yas Rana and Melinda Farrell review all the action from an exciting third day at Old Trafford. 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-69 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just...
Jul 21, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to an excellent day for England at Old Trafford. Chris Woakes finished with 5-62 as England wrapped up the final two Australian wickets quickly, before Zak Crawley smashed a brilliant 189 from 182 balls to put the hosts in the ascendancy. Moeen Ali and Joe Root also notched important half-centuries to give England a 67-run lead heading into day three. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https...
Jul 20, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Yas Rana and Ben Gardner discuss all the main talking points from the opening day at Old Trafford, which saw Australia finish on 299-8. 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-69 The digital version o...
Jul 19, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast England secured an 8-8 draw with Australia in the multi-format Women's Ashes series, consigning the Aussies to their first ODI series defeat in 10 years in the process. Ben Gardner and Katya Witney look back on the series as a whole, reflect on where both teams are, and try and figure out how the scoring system could be changed in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 19, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Butcher, Phil Walker, Katya Witney and Ben Gardner preview the fourth men’s Ashes Test at Old Trafford. England announced just one change to their XI for the must-win clash earlier today, with James Anderson replacing Ollie Robinson. A Wisden.com columnist throughout the Ashes, Robinson also joins the show from the 19:00 mark to review England’s thrilling victory at Headingley and reflect on the series as a whole so far. Elsewhere in the show the panel discuss the women’s Ashes - which saw ...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Australia retained the women's Ashes in a classic ODI at the Ageas Bowl. Nat Sciver-Brunt made a masterful century, but couldn't quite take England home in a three-run defeat. Raf Nicholson joins the show to discuss today's game and try and figure out how far Australia exactly are ahead of England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 16, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Katya Witney and Yas Rana react to a stunning England win at Bristol with Heather Knight and Kate Cross taking England over the line to keep the Ashes alive with two ODIs to play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast England win by three wickets at Headingley to keep the 2023 Ashes alive. Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner, Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana react to another box office Test, but one that finishes with England on top. After back-to-back wins, England have just about kept the women’s Ashes alive as well. Can they do the unthinkable and complete the most unlikely of turnarounds? Win a pair of tickets to watch day four of the fifth Ashes Test in the Kia Box at The Kia Oval: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ben Gardner and Jim Wallace discuss a dramatic fourth day at Headingley, which saw England seal a three-wicket win to keep the 2023 men's Ashes series alive heading to Old Trafford. 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-...
Jul 09, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ben Gardner and Jim Wallace review all the action from a rain affected third day at Headingley. 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-68 The digital version of the magazine is also available for jus...
Jul 08, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ben Gardner is joined by Melinda Farrell to chat through all the main talking points from an enthralling second day of the Headingley Test. 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-68 The digital versi...
Jul 07, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ben Gardner and Yas Rana review all the action from the opening day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley, which saw Mitchell Marsh smash a brilliant century and Mark Wood take a stunning five-wicket haul on his Test return. 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 avail...
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