Cricket Week Podcast

Jon Norman and Steve Harmison dissect England's first Test defeat of the summer, worry about Ben Stokes knee, work out where England go from here, decide Zak Crawley's immediate fate and applaud some stunning fast bowling. Also hear from Ben Stokes, Dean Elgar and Anrich Nortje. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Steve Harmison talk about whether Stokes insistence to lead from the front may bring a premature end to his Test career. They also discuss whether this may be Broad's last summer as an England player, the re-emergence of Jack Leach and the brilliance of Kagiso Rabada. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Neil Manthorp delight in South Africa's bowling brilliance while despair at the fact it's unlikely to ever happen again. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison build-up to England's three-match Test series against South Africa, which starts at Lord's on Wednesday. They hear from South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, and speak exclusively to the South Africa spinner Simon Harmer. As well as this, they speak with the Somerset batter Will Smeed after he became the first batter to score a Hundred in the Hundred, and they discuss what Trent Boult's decision to be released from his New Zealand contract means for the future of the International game. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison discuss England's Test squad for the first 2 Tests against South Africa, and hear exclusively from the England Test captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Stuart. The former England World Cup winning captain Eoin Morgan discusses life after international Cricket, and Huw Turbervill from The Cricketer Magazine joins us to discuss the appointment of Richard Thompson as the new ECB Chair. And Team England captain Nat Sciver discusses what next for Cricket after their appearance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Nicholas is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the 2004 Test series against the West Indies, which saw him record his career best figures of 7-12. They go through all the wickets and how he felt at the time, and look back at some of the other key moments from their 3-0 series victory in the Caribbean. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison round up the week's biggest stories. They discuss England's white-ball form ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year and ask whether fans should be worried heading into the tournament. The Derbyshire Head of Cricket Mickey Arthur discusses his first few months in the role, and how Cricket could change in the future when it comes to franchise tournaments. We'll hear exclusively from Southern Brave captains James Vince and Anya Shrubsole ahead of the second season of the Hundred, whilst Welsh Fire Jonny Bairstow joins us to look ahead to their season. As well as this, Tim David talks about his remarkable 2 years in franchise Cricket, and there's more injury problems for England's fast bowlers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Norman and the two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison look back at the latest round of County Championship games. They discuss wins for Surrey, Hampshire and Lancashire as the Division One title race is nicely poised heading into the summer break. They also praise the job that Mickey Arthur has done at Derbyshire, ask where it's gone wrong for Somerset, and answer your questions! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's rain-affected ODI series against South Africa, and debate whether England should fans should be worried heading into the T20 World Cup. Jos Buttler criticises the way the schedule has hampered their preparations, Phil Salt discusses breaking into that top order, and Sam Curran talks about potentially replacing Ben Stokes in the ODI side. The former Scotland international Qasim Sheikh speaks out after Cricket Scotland was found to be institutionally racist, and we debate what the game will look like in years to come following the IPL influence in the new T20 competition in South Africa. Also, we'll hear exclusively from the England batter Ollie Pope. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Norman is joined by The Cricket Magazine's George Dobell and Nick Friend to discuss how the new cycle of the Future Tours Programme will affect English Cricket. They discuss the ECB and Sky extending their broadcast deal, and look at whether that is a good thing for the sport. As well as this, Nick discusses his experience of being in the Mascot Race at the Vitality Blast Finals Day - and we discuss who can replace Ben Stokes in England's ODI side. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison to discuss Ben Stokes' retirement from ODI Cricket and what they means for the England side. They also look back at England's recent white-ball series' against India, and hear from both Jos Buttler and David 'Bumble' Lloyd. Hampshire Hawks' bowler Chris Wood reflects on a brilliant T20 Blast Final's Day which saw them win their 3rd title, and the Northamptonshire spinner Simon Kerrigan looks back at the county's first County Championship Division One win in 18 years! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison and The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell to discuss the week's biggest stories. They reflect on the T20 Blast quarter-finals, as Surrey somehow lose to Yorkshire, and there were wins for Somerset, Hampshire and Lancashire. We discuss whether Dom Sibley still has a future in Test Cricket, and argue whether Richard Gleeson has done enough to put his name in the hat for a spot in England's T20 World Cup squad later this year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former Ireland international Cath Dalton and the former New Zealand all-rounder Iain O'Brien to look back at New Zealand's three-wicket win over Ireland in the 2nd ODI. They hear from both captains Tom Latham and Andrew Balbirnie, as well as New Zealand's Michael Bracewell. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's T20 series defeat to India. They are joined live by the England bowler Richard Gleeson who reflects on his memorable debut, and discusses his incredible story from Minor Counties to International Cricket. We also look back at last week's T20 Blast quarter-finals, and preview Saturday's Finals Day with the Hampshire Hawks' wicket-keeper batter Ben McDermott. As well as this, we praise Chris Silverwood for the job he's done as the new Head Coach of Sri Lanka, and hear from the South Africa Head Coach Mark Boucher ahead of the tour to England. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand all-rounder Iain O'Brien and the former Ireland batter Cath Dalton to look back at New Zealand's memorable one-wicket win over Ireland in the first ODI in Malahide. They discuss a brilliant century from Michael Bracewell, who's unbeaten 127 helped the visitors go 1-0 up in the series. They also wax lyrical about Harry Tector following his maiden ODI century, and they hear from both captains, Andrew Balbirnie and Tom Latham. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's record-breaking 7-wicket win over India at Edgbaston. They laud the brilliance of Joe Root & Jonny Bairstow after their centuries helped England complete their highest ever run chase in Test Cricket, whilst they also hear from Joe Root, Alex Lees and the India Head Coach Rahul Dravid. As well as this, they preview England's T20 series against India, look at the England Lions squad that'll take on South Africa, and discuss the latest transfer news, with Dom Sibley and Moeen Ali on the move. They end the show by reviewing the Women's Test and discuss the story about equal match fees for New Zealand's cricketers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Well what the hell is going on? England set a score they've never managed to chase down in over a century of Test cricket are 7 wickets away from doing exactly that. Bairstow BOOM Root BOOM but Lees? And Crawley? BOOM BOOM. Someone on Twitter said Stokes was playing like Afridi, maybe the whole team are! Steve Harmison and Jon Norman in the hot seat for this one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Harmison and Jon Norman discuss Jonny Bairstow who reeled off his third successive century, England's shot selection, overly aggressive fielding positions and eventually decide that England have too much to do to get back into this Test See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Forget it all, forget Jadeja's hundred, Anderson's five-fer, Bumrah's first three wickets, Bairstow's sore finger, Root's working over, the rain and the delays today's show is just about THE OVER. And Jon Norman and Jarrod Kimber are your hosts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Norman and Steve Harmison look back at ANOTHER ridiculous day of Test cricket. Honestly, where has this format been hiding since 1877? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.