Cricket Week Podcast

Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, Surrey Head Coach and former England spinner, Gareth Batty react to the news that Moeen Ali is returning to Test cricket so he can play in the Ashes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon O'Donnell is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to continue building up to the start of the 2023 Ashes series. They discuss the news that England spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the series with a stress fracture in his back, and debate who will replace him in the side. Australia captain Pat Cummins speaks exclusively to SEN ahead of the start of the World Test Championship Final against India, and we discuss who wins the showpiece event at the Oval. The former England spinner Monty Panesar joins us to reflect on his favourite Ashes memories, and we end the show by answering your questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 10-wicket win over Ireland in the only-Test at Lord's. They discuss the news that Jack Leach has been ruled out of the Ashes series with a stress fracture in his back, and ask if we should be worried about Ben Stokes' knee. Nathan Johns from the Irish Times joins us to discuss what next for Ireland, and whether more first-class Cricket is a viable option for them. The Brisbane Courier Mail's Robert Craddock discusses David Warner, after the Australia batter announced he is planning to retire from Test Cricket after the Pakistan series in 2024, and he also responds to Stuart Broad's comments that the 2021/22 Ashes series were void. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison talk about David Warner's plans for retirement, England's 10 wicket win over Ireland, Ben Stokes knee, Jack Leach's spin and Josh Tongue's five-fer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and the main man Steve Harmison talk about day two at Lord's which saw a maiden Test century at home for Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope reaching 200 with a six, fifty for Joe Root, an England declaration, three wickets for Josh Tongue and a nasty moment for poor James McCollom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia World Cup winner Simon O'Donnell is joined by the double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to continue building up to the start of next summer's Ashes series. They discuss Worcestershire bowler Josh Tongue making his England debut against Ireland, and what that could mean ahead of the Ashes. Australia batter Marcus Harris joins us to look ahead to the start of the series, and also the World Test Championship final against India next week. England bowler Stuart Broad discusses what it's like to be a part of this current setup, whilst the former Australia bowler Jason Gillespie looks back at his favourite Ashes memories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison look back at day one of the Test between England and Ireland. It was a day dominated by England who won an important toss, bowled in the best conditions, batted in the best conditions and made the most of the gap between the two teams. There was a debut for Josh Tongue, a five-fer for Stuart Broad and fifties for Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell and Nick Friend to look back at the week's County Cricket. They discuss what England can expect from Josh Tongue ahead of the Worcestershire seamer making his Test debut against Ireland this week, and also look back at the week's T20 Blast action. They also look at what's gone wrong for Yorkshire this season, and George updates us on the latest on a potential sale of the county. And they round off the show by answering your questions!Don't forget, talkSPORT listeners can get 20% off a 12-issue subscription to The Cricketer Magazine by visiting www.thecricketer.com/talksport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the start of England's Test summer against Ireland. They hear from the England Head Coach Brendon McCullum, and debate what bowling attack will feature at Lord's. They also hear exclusively from the England bowler Stuart Broad ahead of the start of the Ashes series, and discuss where he fits into England's plans. They discuss the news that Jason Roy has given up his incremental contract with the ECB in order to play in the inaugural Major League Cricket, whilst they also get the thoughts of the Surrey Director of Cricket Alec Stewart. And they round the show off by rounding up the best of the T20 Blast action as well as hearing from the newly-appointed West Indies white-ball Head Coach Daren Sammy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon O'Donnell is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to continue building up to the start of next month's Ashes series. They discuss England's injury boost, with Ollie Robinson fit after scans revealed no damage to his ankle, and they also hear exclusively from England duo Jonny Bairstow and Jimmy Anderson. As well as this, the former Australia fast bowler Damien Fleming looks back at his favourite Ashes memories, and gives his thoughts on the upcoming series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell and Nick Friend to look back at Round 7 of the County Championship. They discuss how important Ollie Robinson will be for England after his injury boost, and ask if anyone can stop Surrey or Durham in their respective divisions. They also debate the use of the one-week loan system in County Cricket, and discuss the future of streaming in the domestic game. And they react to the news that Sanjay Patel will leave the ECB after this edition of the Hundred, and answer your questions.Don't forget, talkSPORT listeners can get 20% off a 12-issue subscription to The Cricketer Magazine by visiting www.thecricketer.com/talksport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Round 7 of the County Championship. They discuss Ollie Robinson's ankle injury, and how big a blow it would be if he were to miss the Ashes, and also who replaces him in the side if he cannot play. England batter Jonny Bairstow joins the show to reflect on his return from a long-term injury, and look ahead to the start of the Ashes. They also hear exclusively from England's all-time leading wicket-taker Jimmy Anderson ahead of the start of the English summer, and ask if anyone can stop Surrey retaining the County Championship title. They also round up the best action from Division Two, as Durham win again and Worcestershire win a thriller, and they'll end the show by reflecting on Zak Crawley's comments that he doesn't care about the outside noise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon O'Donnell is joined by the double Ashes winner Steve Harmison as they continue to build-up to the start of the Ashes at Edgbaston on 16th June. They discuss England's 15-player squad for the only Test against Ireland, and discuss how big a blow Jofra Archer's injury will be for the England side. The former England captain Mike Gatting joins us to reflect on some of his finest Ashes memories, including winning in 1986/87, and facing *that* Ball of the Century against Shane Warne. They also hear from the Australia spinner Nathan Lyon, who believes a whitewash this summer is '100% possible' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison, and The Cricketer Magazine's Nick Friend to look back at another Round of the County Championship. They discuss the news that England bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the English summer, and reflect on Jonny Bairstow's return to the England Test side. They also debate if Warwickshire can challenge for the County Championship this season, praise another big win for Surrey, and debate if Sussex made a mistake leaving out Nathan McAndrew for their drew with Leicestershire.Don't forget, talkSPORT listeners can get 20% off a 12-issue subscription to The Cricketer Magazine by visiting www.thecricketer.com/talksport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They ask how worried England fans should be after Jimmy Anderson suffered a 'minor groin injury' in Lancashire's draw with Somerset, and they debate how Test Cricket can survive in a fast approaching era of T20 franchise Cricket, while they also hear the thoughts of the England Test Coach Brendon McCullum. Durham captain Scott Borthwick reflects on their nail-biting one-wicket win over Yorkshire and discusses the turnaround at the club this season, and we review Round 6 of the County Championship. We end the show by reflecting on the week's other big stories, as Daren Sammy is named the West Indies new white-ball Head Coach, and the ICC decide to scrap the soft signal rule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former Australia World Cup winner Simon O'Donnell is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to build up to the start of the Ashes. They ask how concerned England fans should be with Jofra Archer's latest injury setback, and discuss the news that Australia won't be playing any warm-up games ahead of the Ashes. Australia legend Adam Gilchrist joins the show to look back at both the 2005 and 2006/07 Ashes series, and discusses the key moments from his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell and Nick Friend to look back at Round 5 of the County Championship. They discuss a big win for Warwickshire, who moved joint-top of Division One on a rain-affected week, and look back at nail-biting draws for Surrey against Essex, and Nottinghamshire against Lancashire. They discuss Steve Smith's debut for Sussex against Worcestershire, and also debate where Jonny Bairstow fits back into the England side after making his comeback for Yorkshire last week.Don't forget, talkSPORT listeners can get 20% off a 12-issue subscription to The Cricketer Magazine by visiting www.thecricketer.com/talksport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Round 5 of the County Championship. They discuss Jofra Archer returning home from the IPL after more trouble with his right elbow, and they are joined by the Warwickshire bowler Chris Rushworth after his 10-76 helped them beat Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl. The Northamptonshire captain Sam Whiteman reflects on his match-saving century against Somerset, and we discuss the week's other big stories, as Katherine Sciver-Brunt retires from International Cricket, and Ireland name their squad for the one-off Test against England at Lord's next month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former Australia World Cup winner Simon O'Donnell is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to build up to the start of the 2023 Ashes series in England. They discuss how Australia are reacting to Stuart Broad's comments about the last series being 'void', and they discuss how Australia will combat England's new style of play. The former Australia bowler Michael Kasprowicz joins us to reflect on that iconic Test Match at Edgbaston in 2005, and we speak to the Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell and Nick Friend to look back at Round 4 of the County Championship. They discuss a huge win for Surrey, who went back to the top of Division One with a big win over Warwickshire, and they reflect on Durham's innings victory over Derbyshire. They also discuss the new proposals to the format of the County season, with it being proposed that more County Championship Cricket will be played in August.Don't forget, talkSPORT listeners can get 20% off a 12-issue subscription to The Cricketer Magazine by visiting www.thecricketer.com/talksport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.