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talkSPORT's Sam Ellard and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison assess the wreckage from England's World Cup opening defeat to a rampant New Zealand side. It was just as well nobody was there to watch! At the start at least....... 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 the start of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. ESPNCricinfo's Assistant Editor Matt Roller joins them to run through the runners and riders, and debate if England can win back-to-back World Cups. They also discuss whether India can win their first World Cup since 2011, discuss Pakistan's chances, and look at how the likes of Bangladesh and Afghanistan will fare. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson joins us to run through their chances, and the Netherlands all-rounder Logan van Beek explains why they are aiming to reach the semi-finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman, County Championship winner Steve Harmison are joined by George Dobell and Nick Friend from Cricketer.com for the final time this season to talk about the conclusion of the County Championship season, the players that have stood out, those that have retired and also discuss Surrey's Director of Cricket, Alec Stewart's comments about protecting the domestic game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They look back at England's rain-affected ODI series with Ireland and ask what they can learn from the three matches. They also discuss the news that Jimmy Anderson will be offered a new central contract, and focus on multi-year deals being offered for the first time. Hampshire bowler Liam Dawson joins them to discuss his heroics against Essex in the County Championship, and why playing for England isn't the be all or end all for him anymore. We also hear from the England international Sam Billings, and discuss whether Sir Alastair Cook will retire at the end of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT's Jon Norman, former County Champion Steve Harmison and from the Cricketer George Dobell and Nick Friend, discuss, amongst other things, the ECB's response to the ICEC report, Surrey's move towards back-to-back titles courtesy of a Liam Dawson masterclass at Chelmsford, whether Sir Alastair Cook is about to play his final game of FC cricket and plenty more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from the popular Top 5 Indian Cricketers, Neil Manthorp is joined by Cricketer Broadcaster and Historian Jarrod Kimber to discuss 5 New Zealand Cricketers that you perhaps have never heard of, but ought to. This was recorded during England's two-Test tour of New Zealand in early 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss England's 15-player squad for the upcoming World Cup, with Harry Brook called up in place of Jason Roy, and they also hear the thoughts of National Selector Luke Wright. The New Zealand captain Kane Williamson joins the show to give us an update on his fitness, and also preview the upcoming World Cup. Nathan Johns from the Irish Times joins us to look ahead to Ireland's three-match ODI series with England starting this week, and we discuss the big stories in County Cricket, as Leicestershire win the One Day Cup, Sussex are deducted 12 points and Tim Murtagh retires from the game. 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 Senior Correspondent George Dobell to discuss the biggest stories in County Cricket. They discuss Middlesex's fine for financial issues, and compare it to what Durham experienced many years ago. They also discuss the reports that Rajasthan Royals are interested in taking over Yorkshire County Cricket Club, or whether Mike Ashley's consortium will be the more realistic option instead. They praise Durham after they secured promotion back to Division One of the County Championship, hail Leicestershire for their excellent season so far, and they discuss whether there are changes coming to The Hundred. 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 first 2 ODIs against New Zealand. They discuss Liam Livingstone's return to form with back-to-back half-centuries, and hear from the England Test captain Ben Stokes on his knee injury. They reflect on Steve's close friend Andrew Flintoff returning to the England setup as an unpaid consultant just 9 months after suffering a life-threatening injury whilst filming a TV show. Durham Head Coach Ryan Campbell joins the show to celebrate their promotion to Division One of the County Championship, and look ahead to their first season back in Division One. The Netherlands all-rounder Logan van Beek discusses *that* Super Over and looks ahead to next month's Cricket World Cup in India, and we hear from the England batter Tammy Beamount, and South Africa Head Coach Rob Walter on Quinton de Kock's decision to retire from ODI Cricket after the World Cup. 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 Nick Friend to look back at the week's County Cricket action. They discuss the breaking news that Samit Patel will leave Nottinghamshire after failing to get a new contract, and they reflect on his legacy in the English game. They also discuss a few of the domestic players named in England's 13-man squad to face Ireland later this month, and who could make an impact. They also reflect on the latest round of County Championship action, debate who will get relegated, and they answer 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 discuss the biggest talking points from England's T20 series against New Zealand, and they explain why Harry Brook must play at the upcoming World Cup in India next month. England captain Heather Knight reflects on the news that her team will receive equal match fees as the Men's side, and she also reflects on the T20 series against Sri Lanka so far. The former Zimbabwe captain Alistair Campbell joins the show to pay tribute to his former team-mate Heath Streak, who sadly passed away this week, and they discuss the idea of Cricket being introduced at the 2028 Olympic Games as well as looking at the latest movements in County Cricket. 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 Nick Friend to look ahead to the return of the County Championship this week. They briefly look back at the One Day Cup competition, and ask if it can work alongside The Hundred in the years to come. They also debate if the One Day Cup final should be held at Lord's instead of Trent Bridge, hail the job that Alan Richardson and Ashley Giles have done at Worcestershire, and they look ahead to the week's action in both Division One and Division Two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Finals Day of the third season of The Hundred, with the Oval Invincibles winning the Men's title and Southern Brave winning the Women's title. ESPNCricinfo's Assistant Editor Matt Roller gives us his thoughts on the competition and how it can be improved, and we hear from Oval Invincibles captain Sam Billings. New Zealand Cricket commentator Daniel McHardy joins the show to look ahead to their 4 T20s and 4 ODIs against England, which starts this week - and we hear exclusively from the former England bowler Stuart Broad and the England International Lauren Winfield-Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen back to a special talkSPORT show as Leon McKenzie and double Ashes winner Steve Harmison speak with the former England and Surrey international Adam Hollioake about his career and life after Cricket. 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 news that Ben Stokes has un-retired from ODI Cricket to play at this year's Cricket World Cup in India. They also hear the thoughts of National Selector Luke Wright after Harry Brook was surprisingly left out of the 15-man squad, and they also look ahead to the T20 series against New Zealand next week. They discuss what the ECB can do to deal with the lure of franchise Cricket, with Mark Wood signing to play in the ILT20 at the same time as England's tour of India in early 2024. The Surrey and England batter Will Jacks joins the show to reflect on his career so far, and his ambitions for the future, and we round up the week's other big stories, as South Africa confirm they'll send a weakened side to New Zealand, and Daniel Moriaty moves from Surrey to Yorkshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Double Ashes winner Steve Harmison sits down with the former England captain Mike Brearley to reflect on a magnificent career in the game. They discuss captaining England in the 1981 Ashes series, his post-playing career as a phycologist, and his thoughts on the Ben Stokes era with the England Test side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look at who England could select in their 18-player provisional squad for this year's World Cup, and ask if Ben Stokes will come out of ODI retirement to feature in India. The England all-rounder Chris Woakes reflects on a summer to remember and looks ahead to the Cricket World Cup. The former England batter Mark Butcher joins us to discuss a whole host of topics, and we also hear exclusively from the England all-rounder Sam Curran. And we end the show by hearing from New Zealand bowler Trent Boult, as he returns to the Black Caps squad for the tour of England next month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp sits down with the former England Cricket captain Michael Atherton to discuss a whole host of topics. They reflect on Ben Stokes' first 18 months as the Test captain, and what legacy he will leave behind in the years to come. They also discuss England's new style of play under Brendon McCullum, the rise of franchise Cricket around the world, and some of the memorable moments from his own career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They get reaction to Alex Hales' international retirement, and debate when is the right time to call it a day as a professional. The Durham batter David Bedingham joins us to reflect on his 52-ball century in the One Day Cup, and also discuss his Test ambitions for South Africa. The former Proteas spinner Paul Harris discusses how the SA20 retentions will impact South Africa's two-Test series in New Zealand early next year, and whether the longest format in South Africa is in crisis. They also look at how Associate Nations will improve the One Day Cup, and reflect the other big stories in the game this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

County Championship winner Steve Harmison, Nick Friend from The Cricketer and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman run their eyes over the last two rounds of the county championship, discuss the punishment handed out to Yorkshire and talk the 50 over game. 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 2023 Ashes series, as England and Australia share a thrilling 2-2 draw after five brilliant Tests. They pay tribute to Stuart Broad after he announced his retirement from the game, and discuss what next for Jimmy Anderson, and whether he should have also retired. The Nottinghamshire Head Coach Peter Moores joins us to discuss what it was like working with Broad, and we also debate how Australia would be feeling after only retaining the Ashes. The former Kent batter Dave Fulton joins us to raise awareness for Iggy's Fund, a charity set up after the passing of the former England bowler Alan Igglesden, and we discuss Yorkshire's sanctions for their handling of the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day 5 of the 5th Ashes Test at The Oval, as Stuart Broad gets the perfect send-off to help England win by 49 runs. We look back at the series as a whole and where it ranks among the best ever Ashes series. Australian Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber gives his thoughts on the series as a whole, and we take YOUR calls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day Four of the 5th Ashes Test, with Australia closing on 135-0, needing another 249 runs to win the series 3-1. They debate whether England's bowlers tried too hard to give Stuart Broad the perfect send-off, ask why Mark Wood didn't bowl that many overs, and discuss who are now favourites to win this Test Match. The former England spinner Graeme Swann and the former England opener Michael Lumb both pay tribute to Stuart Broad following his announcement that he'll retire after this Test Match, and the Sydney Morning Herald's Malcolm Conn discusses Steve Smith's future. As well as this, the former England spinner Monty Panesar debates if Moeen Ali should play in the tour of India at the start of next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to react to the news that Stuart Broad has retired from all forms of Cricket. They hear from the England bowler himself, who has explained his decision, and they get the thoughts of his Nottinghamshire team-mate Luke Fletcher, and the former England bowler Harry Gurney. They also hear from the Daily Mail's Cricket reporter Paul Newman, and Australian Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber, and the guys reflect briefly on Day 3 of the 5th Ashes Test, as England mount up a formidable lead at The Oval. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test, with Australia holding a 12-run lead over England at The Oval. They discuss a strong performance from the ball from Chris Woakes, debate whether Steve Smith should have been ran out, and they hear from England bowler Stuart Broad. The former England captain Graham Gooch joins the show to give us his thoughts on the series so far, and The Cricketer Magazine's Senior Correspondent George Dobell reflects on Yorkshire's sanctions for their handling of the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day One of the 5th Ashes Test between England and Australia at The Oval, with Australia closing on 61-1, trailing by 222 runs after England were bowled out for 283. They discuss the day so far, how big an impact Moeen Ali's injury could have, and they debate Jimmy Anderson's future in the England side. Australian Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber joins the show, whilst they also hear from the former England bowler Alex Tudor and the former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp and double Ashes winner Steve Harmison look back at the rain-affected fourth Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford, as the Aussies retain the Ashes with the draw. England captain Ben Stokes doesn't believe reserve days should be introduced in Test Cricket, but legendary Cricket commentator David 'Bumble' Lloyd disagrees. The former England wicket-keeper Geraint Jones joins us to discuss Jonny Bairstow's return to form with the gloves, and what it's like making errors when under the spotlight in an Ashes series. England bowler Stuart Broad reflects on the last 12 months playing in this Test side, and we debate whether now is a good time for both he & Jimmy Anderson to retire from International Cricket. And we end the show by discussing the latest Transfer news in County Cricket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day Five of the fourth Ashes Test! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day Four of the fourth Ashes Test! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day Three of the fourth Ashes Test! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day Two of the fourth Ashes Test! 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 One of the fourth Ashes Test. They were joined by Jarrod Kimber for the Australian point of view and we hear from New Zealand all rounder Jeremy Coney on the first days play! Australia finished the day on 299-8 with England yet to bat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look ahead to the Ashes Fourth Test at Old Trafford. You will hear from England Captain Ben Stokes, Australia captain Pat Cummins and an extended interview with the legend Mark Butcher! 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 this week's fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford, with England needing a win to keep the Ashes alive. They debate who should get selected for the game, whilst they also hear from the former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. The former England batter turned selector James Taylor gives his thoughts on the Ashes, whilst Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey reflects on the controversy surrounding his stumping of Jonny Bairstow at Lord's. Georgie Heath reflects on England's narrow three-run defeat in the second ODI which saw Australia retain the Ashes, and we look back at T20 Finals Day, as Somerset are crowned Champions for the first time since 2005. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell and Nick Friend to look back at the latest round of County Championship action. They discuss if there is a title race on after Essex's late win over Lancashire, with Surrey dropping points again. They also discuss how counties can be financially protected when it comes to losing their young players to other counties, in light of Josh Tongue & Dillon Pennington moving from Worcestershire to Nottinghamshire. They also discuss the latest transfer news in County Cricket, and preview this weekend's T20 Blast Finals Day.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.

Jon Norman hosts a special talkSPORT documentary, reflecting on Australia legend Shane Warne's Ashes memories. We discuss some of the iconic moments of his Ashes career, including that ball of the century to Mike Gatting, an Ashes hat-trick in Australia, and taking his 700th wicket in front of a sell-out crowd at the MCG. Over the course of the show, we'll hear from former Australia wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist, double Ashes winner Steve Harmison, Cricket Commentator Mark Nicholas, the former England spinner Monty Panesar, and Cricket Writer and Historian Jarrod Kimber. 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 three-wicket win over Australia at Headingley which keeps their Ashes hopes alive. They hear from England's Ben Stokes, Mark Wood and Chris Woakes, and they praise the latter two for their match-winning performances in Leeds. England captain Heather Knight and England bowler Kate Cross join the show to discuss the Women's Ashes, the development of the Women's game, and the future of it after the outcome of the ICEC report. Netherlands captain Scott Edwards reflects on qualifying for the World Cup later this year, whilst Netherlands Head Coach Ryan Cook pleads for teams to play them as they currently have no games between now and the start of the World Cup, and the former England bowler Liam Plunkett looks ahead to the launch of the inaugural Major League Cricket in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day Four of the third Ashes Test, as England sealed a three-wicket win at Headingley to reduce the deficit in this Ashes series, with Australia leading 2-1 after three Tests. We'll hear from both England captain Ben Stokes and Australia captain Pat Cummins, and we praise match-winning contributions from both Mark Wood and Chris Woakes. The former Australia captain Mark Taylor gives us his thoughts on David Warner's future at the top of the order for Australia, and Jarrod Kimber looks at what changes the tourists may make for the fourth Test at Old Trafford. As well as this, we hear what the fans think of the win, and Stokes explains why Moeen Ali batted at No.3 in the run chase. We'll also get the thoughts of the former England batter Mark Butcher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day Three of the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Headingley, with England closing on 27-0, needing another 224 runs to win the Test Match. They praise England's batters for their positive start to the run chase, discuss how well Travis Head played with wickets falling all around him, and they also hear from the former England batter Mark Butcher, and the former Australia captain Mark Taylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day Two of the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Headingley, with Australia closing on 116-4, a lead of 142 runs. They hear from both the Australia Head Coach Andrew McDonald, and the England all-rounder Moeen Ali, who has hailed Ben Stokes after yet another standout innings at Headingley. They hear from the former England fast bowler Darren Gough, whilst Australian Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber gives his thoughts on the day's play - and we take YOUR calls. 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 One of the third Ashes Test, with England closing on 68-3 in reply to Australia's 263 all out. They praise England bowler Mark Wood after he took his first five-wicket haul in England, and they hear from Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh after he scored his third Ashes century. The former Yorkshire wicket-keeper Richard Blakey discusses Jonny Bairstow's place as England's wicket-keeper, and we also hear from the former England captain Adam Hollioake. Jarrod Kimber joins us to discuss how the tourists are feeling after the first day, and we hear another infamous Andy Jacobs rant. 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 43-run defeat to Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord's. They hear from both Ben Stokes and Pat Cummins, who discuss the controversial incident which saw Jonny Bairstow stumped by Alex Carey after leaving his crease, whilst they also get the thoughts of the former Australia spinner Brad Hogg, and legendary Cricket personality David Bumble Lloyd. They discuss what changes England should make for this week's third Test at Headingley, and England batter Joe Root reacts to the news that Ollie Pope has been ruled out of the rest of the Ashes series. As well as this, the San Francisco Unicorns owner Anand Rajaraman looks ahead to the start of the inaugural tournament, and we discuss the latest from the World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe. 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 round up the week's biggest stories in County Cricket. They reflect on the latest round of County Championship action, as both Surrey and Warwickshire lose, and they discuss the impact that the Kookaburra ball may have had on the games. They also discuss Liam Dawson's match-winning century and 12 wicket haul for Hampshire, and ask why he's not played Test Cricket since 2018. They also debate whether County Cricket is producing enough fast bowlers to support the England Test side, and they round up the T20 Blast action, with all 4 of the quarter-finals decided!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.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at England's 43-run defeat to Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord's. They discuss the controversy surrounding Jonny Bairstow's dismissal, and whether Australia should have withdrawn their appeal. They also hear from England captain Ben Stokes, who said the series 'couldn't be more perfect' for their all or nothing mentality. Australian Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber offers his thoughts, and we discuss what changes both sides could make ahead of next week's 3rd Test.We also take your calls and texts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day 4 of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's, with England closing on 114-4, needing 257 more runs to level the series. They discuss England's short-ball tactics and whether it was entertaining, and they praise Australia's bowling performance in the evening session to put their side on the verge of victory. Australian Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber gives his thoughts, and we also hear from Australia spinner Nathan Lyon, and England Assistant Coach Marcus Trescothick. We also hear from the Daily Telegraph's Will Macpherson, and hear from footballing legend Andriy Shevchenko. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day 3 of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's, with Australia closing on 130-2, a lead of 221 runs. They discuss another England batting collapse, after they lost their final 6 wickets for 46 runs and they hear from Australia bowler Mitchell Starc and England Assistant Coach Jeetan Patel. Australian Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber discusses how the Aussies are reacting to England's aggressive style, and we hear Andy Jacobs' incredible rant. As well as this, we hear the thoughts of the former England fast bowler Ryan Sidebottom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day 2 of the second Test between England and Australia at Lord's, with England closing on 278-4, a deficit of 138 runs. They discuss England's weakness to the short ball, with them losing 3 wickets inside a 7 over spell to put Australia back in the game. They hear from the England opener Ben Duckett after his 98, and the Australia vice-captain Steve Smith reflects on his 32rd Test century. The former England captain David Gower slams England's approach with the bat, and we hear from Ashes winning captain Sir Andrew Strauss, as Lord's turns Red for Ruth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day One of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's, with Australia closing on 339-5 thanks to an unbeaten 85 from Steve Smith. We ask if this is one of England's worst days of the new era, and they hear from Australia opener David Warner and the England bowler Josh Tongue. We also hear the thoughts of the former England captain and coach David 'Bumble' Lloyd, and hear a unique story of an Australia fan, who travelled 58 hours to get to this Test Match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on the release of the ICEC report, after it found that racism, sexism, classism and elitism is entrenched in the game. They hear from the former England wicket-keeper Matt Prior on the cost of Cricket, hear from the former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq, and they are joined by the former Worcestershire player turned Senior Lecturer at Birmingham University, Dr Irfan Khawaja. We also take calls from listeners who discuss their experiences in the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to round up the week's biggest stories. The Cricketer Magazine's Senior Writer George Dobell joins the show to reflect on the release of the ICEC report, as the ECB Chief Executive vows to 'reset' the game following the conclusion that racism and sexism are rife in the sport. We hear exclusively from the England duo Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope ahead of the second Ashes Test, whilst we also hear from both Mitchell Starc and Marnus Labuschagne prior to the game at Lord's. Georgie Heath joins us to look back at the only-Test in the Women's Ashes, with Australia sealing an 89-run win over England at Trent Bridge, and we discuss the latest transfer news in County Cricket. As well as this, Machel St Patrick Hewitt from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast and Nathan Johns from the Irish Times join us to reflect on the West Indies' and Ireland's shock exits from World Cup qualifying respectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.