Cricket Week Podcast

Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen back to Jarrod Kimber, Mel Farrell and Cameron Ponsonby discuss their journeys into the world of freelance cricket journalism. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe.https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe.Thanks for listening to Following On.  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 the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, as India bat out the final 5 sessions to hold on for an unlikely draw. They discuss whether India were right to not shake hands ahead of the final hour, discuss what changes both sides will make ahead of the final Test at The Oval next week, and they also get the thoughts of ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga.Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the 5th and final Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel, with our coverage getting underway at 10:30am on Thursday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 4 of the fourth Test between England and India, with India closing on 174-2, but still trailing by 137 runs. They discuss Ben Stokes becoming the first England captain to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in the same Test Match, reflect on potentially match-saving half-centuries from both Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, and debate if England have enough in a bowling attack without Ben Stokes to force a victory in this game. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series with India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. 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 3 of the Fourth Test between England and India, with England closing on 544-7, a lead of 186 runs. They discuss Joe Root becoming the second highest run scoring in Test Match history, and debate if he can overtake Sachin Tendulkar's record. They also discuss where it's gone wrong for India, and if Head Coach Gautam Gambhir should be under more pressure after a run of 2 wins in 11 Test Matches.Overseas listeners can hear ball-by-ball commentary of Day 4 of the 4th Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day Two of the Fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, with England closing on 225-2 in reply to India's 358. They discuss Ben Stokes taking his first 5-wicket haul since 2017, Rishabh Pant coming out to bat for India despite a fractured foot, and discuss whether India's selectors got it wrong by selecting this bowling unit.Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series with India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. 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 One of the Fourth Test between England and India, with India closing on 264-4. They discuss Rishabh Pant's injury & debate whether his absence will be a series-defining moment. They also reflect on Liam Dawson's return to the England side, discuss half-centuries for Sai Sudharsan and Yashasvi Jaiswal, and look ahead to Day 2.Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series against India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to today's fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, with commentary available for overseas listeners on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They discuss Liam Dawson playing his first Test in 8 years and what he'll bring to the side. They'll also discuss India's selection dilemma ahead of this Test, and ask what bowlers will play alongside Bumrah and Siraj. The Chief Executive of Major League Cricket Johnny Grave joins the show to reflect on his first season in charge of the tournament, and discuss the notion of two tiers in Test Cricket. Plus, they discuss the news that England will host the next 3 World Test Championship finals, look at some of the big stories in the county game and bring you The Final Word! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen to talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman in conversation with The Athletic's Paul Newman about how sports journalism has changed in the 35 years since Paul started out as a local sports reporter.If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe.https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe.Thanks for listening to Following On.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen back to Jarrod Kimber & Steve Harmison selecting their starting XI's for the first Ashes Test later this year in Perth.If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe.https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe.Thanks for listening to Following On.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen back to Jarrod Kimber, David 'Bumble' Lloyd and Jeremy Coney running their eye over where England Test captain Ben Stokes now finds himself. They discuss his lack of consistent runs, his impact bowling, his style of captaincy and try and work out where his career goes from here.If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe.https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe.Thanks for listening to Following On.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An interview that took place during the lunch break on day five of the 3rd Test at Lord's as part of talkSPORT's live cricket commentary (available outside UK & India) between Jarrod Kimber, Lizzy Ammon from The Times and Vithushan Ehantharajah from ESPNCricinfo. The topic for discussion how BazBall has refined itself from its origins in 2022 to where we find it now in 2025.If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe.https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe.Thanks for listening to Following On.  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 discuss the news that Liam Dawson has replaced Shoaib Bashir in the England Test Squad for the 4th Test at Old Trafford, and whether his inclusion can help the balance of the side. Machel St Patrick Hewitt from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast joins the show to discuss the West Indies being dismissed for just 27, and the ramifications of that. Plus, they review the final of the 2025 Major League Cricket season, and discuss Italy qualifying for the T20 World Cup for the very first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 5 of the Third Test between England and India at Lord's, as England go 2-1 up in the series with a tense 22-run win. ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga reflects on the Test, and debates how India can recover from such a devastating defeat, whilst they also praise Ben Stokes' leadership, and discuss how England can replace Shoaib Bashir after his hand injury.Overseas listeners can hear every ball of England's Test series against India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at a thrilling Day 4 of the third Test between England and India at Lord's, with India closing on 58-4, needing another 135 more runs to win. They discuss a brilliant final hour which saw England take 3 quick wickets to turn the momentum of the game, discuss how crucial KL Rahul will be to India's success and look ahead to a thrilling final day in store. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series with India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 3 of the third Test between England and India at Lord's, with England closing on 2-0, a lead of 2 runs. They discuss KL Rahul's century, debate if either side crossed the line after a controversial final over, and they discuss what team is in the best position after 3 days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jarrod Kimber is joined by Sam Perry and Ian Higgins from The Grade Cricketer to discuss their upcoming live shows. They reflect on their rise over the last few years, the changing perception of Cricket Media and look ahead to what's to come for the pair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day Two of the second Test between England and India at Lord's, with India closing on 145-3 in reply to England's 387ao. They discuss Jofra Archer taking a wicket on his Test comeback, debate why India changed the ball towards the end of the England innings, and discuss Jasprit Bumrah after he got on the honours board with another 5-wicket haul.Overseas listeners can hear every ball of England's Test series with India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day One of the third Test between England and India at Lord's, with England closing on 251-4. They discuss Joe Root's 99*, what ramification a potential Ben Stokes injury will have to the team, and debate why England found scoring quickly so difficult.Overseas listeners can hear every ball of England's Test series against India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT Cricket Commentators Jon Norman and Neil Manthorp look ahead to the 3rd Test at Lord's between England and India. They talk about Ben Stokes need for runs, how big a risk is it to bring in Jofra Archer, what either team should do at the toss and much, much more.ALSO hear from the England captain Ben Stokes in conversation with Jon.If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. You can also hear live cricket coverage of the entire England v India series if you're based outside the UK.https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe.Thanks for listening to Following On.  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 India's 336-run win over England, as they level the series at 1-1. They reflect on Shubman Gill's match-winning contribution, and how important it was for him to get his first victory as the new Test captain. They also discuss how England bounce back at Lord's this week, and debate if Jofra Archer comes straight back into the side for the third Test. RevSportz's Subhayan Chakraborthy joins the show to discuss what the win at Edgbaston means for India, and they also look at how Australia's top order is shaping up ahead of the Ashes in Australia this winter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.