Cricket Week Podcast

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the week's biggest stories. They discuss the news that Ben Stokes & Brendon McCullum have consulted the counties about playing a more positive style of Cricket, and they hear from the former South Africa Head Coach Mickey Arthur. The England bowler Saqib Mahmood joins us to reflect on his call-up to the England Lions and also his hopes for both the Ashes and the Cricket World Cup later this year. The newly appointed England Elite Pace Bowling Coach Neil Kileen joins us to discuss his new role, and leaving Durham after 30 years with the country. And we end the show by discussing split coaches with South Africa, Morne Morkel joining the New Zealand Women coaching staff, and Kemar Roach returning to Surrey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison for an early preview ahead of this summer's Ashes series. They hear exclusively from the Australia great Glenn McGrath as well as the former Australia captain Mark Taylor and the former Australia batter Mike Hussey, who all give their views on England's style of play and how it'll fare in the Ashes. We also look ahead to the start of the inaugural SA20 in South Africa, and hear from the Proteas captain Dean Elgar, who wants Cricket South Africa to allow them to play more Test Cricket. As well as this, we look back at a thrilling draw between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi, discuss Lord Patel's resignation as the Yorkshire Chair, and look at Gary Ballance's return to International Cricket with Zimbabwe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison for their first show of 2023! The Australia opener David Warner discusses his future and whether he'll be playing Test Cricket when the Ashes comes around. The former South Africa spinner Paul Harris looks back at a disappointing tour of Australia for the Proteas, and how they can rebuild in a new era for the national side. ESPNCricinfo's Mohammad Isam looks back at Russell Domingo's tenure as Bangladesh Head Coach after he quit less than 2 months out from their white-ball series against England, and the guys debate whether Michael Neser's catch in the Big Bash should have stood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to review the week's biggest stories. They discuss Jofra Archer returning to the England setup for the first time since March 2021, after being named in England's ODI squad for the three-match series in South Africa next month. They also look at England's Test squad for the two-Test series in New Zealand in February, with Stuart Broad and Matt Potts returning to the fold. They also look back at a successful IPL mini-auction for the English players, with Sam Curran, Ben Stokes and Harry Brook all securing mega money deals, with Joe Root also securing his maiden IPL contract. The Ireland bowler Josh Little joins us after he becomes the first Ireland player to secure an IPL deal after signing with the Gujurat Titans, and they end the show by selecting their Test Team of 2022! 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 historic 3-0 series clean sweep over Pakistan. They discuss just how significant this result is, and whether England can be a real force in next summer's Ashes. The Leicestershire Head Coach Paul Nixon joins us to look back at a dream debut for 18 year old spinner Rehan Ahmed, who became the youngest England bowler in history to take a five-wicket haul on his Test debut. As well as this, we look back at the first Test between Australia and South Africa which finished inside 2 days, and we'll hear from both Kane Williamson and Tim Southee after Southee replaced Williamson as New Zealand's new Test captain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT's Jon Norman and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison give their predictions to what time exactly it will be when England wrap up victory on day four. They also chat about England's youngest ever Test bowler with a five-fer, the emergence of Ben Duckett and a sad way to bow out for Azhar Ali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are England one good day away from a series whitewash over Pakistan? talkSPORT's Jon Norman and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison discuss century number three for Harry Brook, more good batting from Ben Foakes as he answers his critics (Harmy) again and the tantalising thought that a Pakistani implosion tomorrow may see a three day Test and another England win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT's Jon Norman and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison look back at day one of the 3rd Test between Pakistan and England. A day where an 18 year old broke a 73 year old record, Joe Root took a wicket with a pie for the ages, and eleven wickets fell. 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 dramatic 26-run win over Pakistan in the Second Test match in Multan, which seals a historic series win. They hear from the captain Ben Stokes, and England spinner Jack Leach discusses reaching 100 Test wickets. Robert Craddock joins the show to give us the latest regarding David Warner's lifetime leadership ban, with the opening batter withdrawing his appeal. The Daily Mail's Cricket Correspondent Paul Newman joins us to explain why Steve Smith shouldn't be allowed to play County Cricket in the lead up to the Ashes, and we look ahead to Australia's three-match Test series with South Africa, which starts this week. 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 Day 2 of the second Test between Pakistan and England in Multan, with England well in control, closing on 202-5 - a lead of 281 runs. They discuss a poor performance with the ball by Pakistan, and hail the brilliance of Harry Brook. They also debate the futures of both Ben Duckett and Ben Foakes in this Test side - and ask if Duckett can be effective in England, and where does Jonny Bairstow fit back into this side? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This madcap series threatened to take a turn for the absolutely ridiculous when Abrar Ahmed took the first seven wickets to fall and in doing so threatened to be the first person ever to take all ten wickets in a test innings on debut but sadly it wasn't to be.Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and talkSPORT's Jon Norman assess day one of the 2nd Test between Pakistan and England which has the home side 107/2 at stumps after bowling England out for 281. 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 extraordinary 74-run win over Pakistan in the first Test match in Rawalpindi. They praise the brilliance of Ben Stokes' captaincy, debate who comes in for this week's second Test and also hear from the England Assistant Coach Paul Collingwood. As well as this, they are joined by the new Durham Head Coach Ryan Campbell, and the newly appointed Sussex Head Coach Paul Farbrace discusses his new role on the South Coast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison an Guy Swindells look back at England's bold move to declare at tea on day four of the 1st Test against Pakistan at Rawalpindi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Only two days into the 1st Test in Rawalpindi between Pakistan and England and talkSPORT's Jon Norman and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison wave the white flag and call this one for what it is. A big fat tedious draw. Harry Brook's 27 run over was pretty entertaining though. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and Jarrod Kimber look back at day one of the 1st Test between Pakistan and England. Which England batter performed the best? What Pakistani bowler bowled the worst? What was LOL of the day? And how annoyed with Alex Lees and Keaton Jennings be right now? Download and listen to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A trip down memory lane as two former England players reminisce on the last time England toured Pakistan back in 2005. Former opener and current coach Marcus Trescothick and former fast bowler Steve Harmison talk McDonalds, mystery spinners and moonwalking! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison preview England's upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan. Head Coach Brendon McCullum says they will still remain positive in the way they play their Cricket, but will 'Bazball' work in those conditions? Test captain Ben Stokes explains why 18-year-old leg spinner Rehan Ahmed has been called up to the squad, whilst Jofra Archer discusses his return to action for the first time in 18 months. They also discuss reports a private equity firm is interested in buying a 75% stake in The Hundred, and what that means for the competition, and will Joe Root be picked up in the IPL? We discuss the reports he's put his name forward for the competition. And the former England bowler Liam Plunkett joins us to discuss the launch of Major League Cricket in the USA, and the growth of the game across the pond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT's Jon Norman sits down with cricket historian and acclaimed author Gideon Haigh to talk about the career of Pakistan World Cup winner and legendary left arm quick Wasim Akram. Under discussion is Imran Khan and the 1992 WC triumph, match fixing allegations, cocaine abuse, family tragedy and twenty years of Pakistan cricket politics. 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 3-0 ODI series whitewash against Australia, and ask what can we learn from the games? Australia batter David Warner discusses his future as he looks to have his lifetime ban on captaincy overturned. ESPNCricinfo's Osman Samiuddin joins to discuss Pakistan's squad ahead of their Test series against England, and what it means for the country to host them for the first time since 2005. West Indies legend Sir Richie Richardson joins us to discuss the current demise of his former side, and we discuss Nicholas Pooran relinquishing the white-ball captaincy. As well as this, Harmy discusses why he felt the England selector's job wasn't for him, and England Women appoint Jon Lewis as their new Head Coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England's 50 over World Cup winning skipper Eoin Morgan was a guest on the talkSPORT Sports Breakfast Show with Alan Brazil to talk about the Festival of Cricket which is set to take place in July, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.