Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show

A very festive Following On this week as Jon Norman is joined by former England spinner Gareth batty to look back on 2018 from a cricketing perspective. They discuss everything from England’s Ashes defeat, Christmas trees and mulled wine! They are also joined by Broadcaster Chetan Narula and Lawrence Booth, Wisden Editor and Cricket Writer for the Daily Mail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the countdown to the tour of the West Indies continues Jon Norman and former England spinner Gareth Batty bring you all the latest. Chatting to those in the know stretching all the way from the Caribbean to Perth, they are joined by Broadcasters David Brook and Chetan Narula. Gareth and Jon also take part in the challenge, Six and Out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman joins us from New Zealand as he discusses all the latest from the world of cricket with former England cricketer Steve Harmison. Featuring all the latest squad announcement news from Darren Gough as he speaks to Ed Smith about the decisions he has made and why some players haven’t made the cut. We also speak to broadcaster Adam Collins, freshly off the plan in Perth to get his take on Australia’s loss to India in the first test.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Nicholas, Matt Prior and Darren Gough look back on England's historic maiden series whitewash against Sri Lanka.The visitors secure their first away series clean sweep for almost 56 years, wrapping things up on day four of the third test - live on talkSPORT2.The guys are joined by England head coach Trevor Bayliss, captain Joe Root, man-of-the-series Ben Foakes, man-of-the-match Jonny Bairstow, Jack Leach and Ben Stokes.If you enjoy ‘Following On’ it would be great if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app, and even better if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/following-on-cricket-podcast/id1101136985?mt=2You can follow the Following On team on Twitter here; @Cricket_TS@DGoughie@FulhamJon@mcjnicholas@MattPrior13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Nicholas, Matt Prior and Darren Gough look back on day three of the Third Test - as the tourists edge closer to a first series whitewash against Sri Lanka.The guys are joined by Jos Buttler, whose 64 helped calm the tourists after wickets fell early on.If you enjoy ‘Following On’ it would be great if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app, and even better if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/following-on-cricket-podcast/id1101136985?mt=2You can follow the Following On team on Twitter here; @Cricket_TS@DGoughie@FulhamJon@mcjnicholas@MattPrior13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Nicholas, Matt Prior and Darren Gough look back on day two of the Third Test against Sri Lanka.The guys are joined by Adil Rashid, whose five-wicket haul helped the tourists take control in Colombo.If you enjoy ‘Following On’ it would be great if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app, and even better if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/following-on-cricket-podcast/id1101136985?mt=2You can follow the Following On team on Twitter here; @Cricket_TS@DGoughie@FulhamJon@mcjnicholas@MattPrior13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Nicholas, Matt Prior and Darren Gough look back on day one of the Third Test against Sri Lanka.The guys are joined by Jonny Bairstow, whose sixth Test century marked an emotional return from injury.If you enjoy ‘Following On’ it would be great if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app, and even better if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/following-on-cricket-podcast/id1101136985?mt=2You can follow the Following On team on Twitter here; @Cricket_TS@DGoughie@FulhamJon@mcjnicholas@MattPrior13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman, Neil Manthorp and Gareth Batty bake in the Colombo sun as it beats down onto the SSC ahead of the 3rd Test between Sri Lanka and England. They hear from Joe Root, talk about Sri Lanka's chances of escaping a 3-0 thumping and hear from a Barmy army couple fresh from the plane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Gareth Batty reflect on a disappointing day for the talkSPORT cricket team. They also discuss the changes England have made for the 3rd Test and hear from Jonny Bairstow and Jimmy Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Atherton, Darren Gough and Mark Nicholas take us back to 2001 and the last time England were victorious in Sri Lanka. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Neil Manthorp look back at the 2nd test win for England and ahead to the 3rd Test in Colombo. They hear from Joe Root, Keaton Jennings and Trevor Bayliss as well as react to one of the most memorable train journeys Sri Lanka has to offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Nicholas, Matt Prior and Darren Gough look back on England's 57-run victory on Day Five of the second test against Sri Lanka.The series win is England's first away from home for nearly three years and the first in Sri Lanka since 2001.The guys are joined by captain Joe Root, Jack Leach and Ben Foakes - as well as the host's Niroshan Dickwella and captain Suranga Lakmal.If you enjoy ‘Following On’ it would be great if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app, and even better if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/following-on-cricket-podcast/id1101136985?mt=2You can follow the Following On team on Twitter here; @Cricket_TS@DGoughie@FulhamJon@mcjnicholas@MattPrior13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Nicholas, Matt Prior and Darren Gough look back on day four of England's second Test against Sri Lanka.The guys are joined by Keaton Jennings, whose brilliance in the field for two wickets helped the tourists edge closer to victory going into Day Five.If you enjoy ‘Following On’ it would be great if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app, and even better if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/following-on-cricket-podcast/id1101136985?mt=2You can follow the Following On team on Twitter here; @Cricket_TS@DGoughie@FulhamJon@mcjnicholas@MattPrior13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Nicholas, Matt Prior and Darren Gough look back on day three of England's second Test against Sri Lanka.The guys are joined by captain Joe Root, whose stunning century helped the tourists build a healthy 278-run lead in Kandy.If you enjoy ‘Following On’ it would be great if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app, and even better if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/following-on-cricket-podcast/id1101136985?mt=2You can follow the Following On team on Twitter here; @Cricket_TS@DGoughie@FulhamJon@mcjnicholas@MattPrior13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Nicholas, Matt Prior and Darren Gough look back on Day Two of England's second Test against Sri Lanka.The guys are joined by Jack Leach, who took three wickets on the day.Roshen Silva's resilient 85 in Kandy helping the hosts earn a 46-run first-innings lead going into Day Three.If you enjoy ‘Following On’ it would be great if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app, and even better if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/following-on-cricket-podcast/id1101136985?mt=2You can follow the Following On team on Twitter here; @Cricket_TS@DGoughie@FulhamJon@mcjnicholas@MattPrior13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Nicholas, Matt Prior and Darren Gough look back on the opening day of England's Second Test against Sri Lanka.The guys are joined by Sam Curran, whose last-wicket stand of 60 helped the tourists to 285 all out in Pallekele.The hosts go into Day Two on 26-1.If you enjoy ‘Following On’ it would be great if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app, and even better if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/following-on-cricket-podcast/id1101136985?mt=2You can follow the Following On team on Twitter here; @Cricket_TS@DGoughie@FulhamJon@mcjnicholas@MattPrior13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Jarrod Kimber look back at a thumping (last ball) win over the Barmy Army in Kandy. Talk about why England are going in unchanged in the 2nd Test. Meet a couple of monkeys while climbing a big hill and hear from England captain Joe Root. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Gareth Batty take a romantic stroll around Kandy Lake as they try and fathom what XI England will go with on Wednesday in the 2nd Test match. Jos Buttler explains how it feels to be seen as England's third choice wicketkeeper and Sam Ellard bothers another England fan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Jarrod Kimber consider the permutations ahead of the 2nd test, get disturbed by a monitor lizard, a hotel owner, two tuk tuk drivers and discuss everything from Gandhi to Banksy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Nicholas, Matt Prior and Darren Gough look back on England's 211-run victory on Day Four of the first Test against Sri Lanka.Hear from England captain Joe Root, as well as man-of-the-match Ben Foakes, Moeen Ali and Kumar Sangakkara following the tourist's first Test win away from home in 14 matches.If you enjoy ‘Following On’ it would be great if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app, and even better if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/following-on-cricket-podcast/id1101136985?mt=2You can follow the Following On team on Twitter here; @Cricket_TS@DGoughie@FulhamJon@mcjnicholas@MattPrior13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Nicholas, Matt Prior and Darren Gough look back on Day Three of the first Test between England and Sri Lanka.Keaton Jennings joins the guys following a career-best 146 not out, that's helped England set the hosts 462 to win in Galle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Nicholas, Matt Prior and Darren Gough look back on Day Two of the first Test in Sri Lanka.The guys are joined by Ben Foakes, who scored a century on his debut and Rangana Herath, who was playing in his final Test match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Nicholas, Matt Prior and Darren Gough look back on an eventful opening day of the first Test of England's series in Sri Lanka.The guys discuss debutant Ben Foakes' impressive unbeaten 87, Rangana Herath's 100th Test wicket at Galle and plenty more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Matt Prior try and work out who will keep wicket, bat at three and bowl for England in tomorrow's 1st test Match against Sri Lanka in Galle.Joe Root talks about batting at four to Andrew 'Macca' McKenna and Sam Ellard has been out and about meeting some of the thousands of Barmy Army fans who have made the trip Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our build-up to the first Test between England and Sri Lanka in Galle.In today's episode we hear from England bowler James Anderson and head coach Trevor Bayliss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew 'Macca' McKenna and Neil Manthorp review England's final warm up game, hear from England opener Keaton Jennings and are joined by the Following On fans of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew 'Macca' McKenna and Gareth Batty discuss the conditions in Galle, spin bowling and hear from England bowler Jack Leach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew McKenna and Neil Manthorp review the first of the two warm-up games ahead of the Tests and speak to England vice-captain Jos Buttler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp and John Etheridge review England's first warm-up match against a Sri Lanka Board President's XI. Moeen Ali speaks to Andrew McKenna about the tricky conditions for bowlers and we hear from some fans who've arrived ahead of the first test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a Following On exclusive Jon Norman and Gareth Batty hear from Ollie Pope ahead of the Test series. Joe Root gives us an update on Jonny Bairstow's fitness concerns and we hear from one of the travelling England fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England defeated Sri Lanka by 30 runs in this one-off T20 match.Mark Nicholas and Gareth Batty review the action, and we hear from England hero Joe Denly and Sri Lanka's Thisara Perera. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the return of Andrew 'Macca' McKenna as he joins Neil Manthorp to look ahead to Saturday's T20 international. Plus they have exclusive interviews with Ben Stokes and Chris Jordan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Gareth Batty discuss talkSPORT's interviews with Joe Root and Adil Rashid from their new surrounding's in the tourist capital of Sri Lanka, Galle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman, Mark Butcher and Gareth Batty seek refuge from the great storm battering Sri Lanka to dissect where it went wrong for England in the 5th ODI. They also discuss the positives after an emphatic ODI series victory and talk about the players who may have played themselves in (and out) of England’s World Cup plans. With special guest appearances from Eoin Morgan and Trevor Bayliss.If you enjoy ‘Following On’ it would be great if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/following-on-cricket-podcast/id1101136985?mt=2You can follow the Following On team on Twitter here;@Cricket_TS@DGoughie@FulhamJon@mcjnicholas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jon Norman and Mark Butcher go downtown for today's episode. Sampling the delights of Colombo market to preview the 5th and final ODI. Plus exclusive player interviews with Moeen Ali and Mark Wood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England sealed the series against Sri Lanka with victory in the fourth one-day international.Mark Nicholas is joined by Darren Gough and Mark Butcher to review the action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Neil Manthorp discuss the art of arrogance, 28 year honeymoons, pronunciation nightmares and look ahead to the 4th ODI.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Jarrod Kimber look back at the 3rd ODI with highlights from the action as heard on talkSPORT2. Andrew McKenna speaks to new arrival Joe Denly and we hear some of the funny moments from yesterday's commentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England beat Sri Lanka to win a rain-affected third one-day international by seven wickets and take a 2-0 series lead.The match was reduced to 21 overs per side after a six-hour rain delay.Mark Nicholas and Darren Gough review the action and we hear from both captains and the man of the match Adil Rashid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Moeen Ali special today with the great man granting two different interviews.  Jon Norman and Gareth Batty discuss this, the charges brought against Sanath Jayasiriya and on Joe Denly's call up and have a full preview of the 3rd ODI in Kandy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team have been in Kandy for less than 24 hours and have already seen two deadly snakes. Goughie is not happy.In today's show Jon and Gareth discuss playlists, snakes and who will replace Liam Dawson who has been ruled out of the tour with injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England won a rain-affected second one-day international against Sri Lanka in Dambulla to go 1-0 up in the series, with live commentary on talkSPORT2.Mark Nicholas, Darren Gough and Gareth Batty review the action and are joined by the England captain Eoin Morgan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team have been in Kandy for less than 24 hours and have already seen two deadly snakes. Goughie is not happy.In today's show Jon and Gareth discuss playlists, snakes and who will replace Liam Dawson who has been ruled out of the tour with injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by a cast of thousands in the build up to the 2nd ODI in Dambulla. With a spiritual odyssey to the nearby Buddhist caves completed the team reach the stadium and get reaction from Joe Root about Shane Warne's claims it would be beneficial for England that he stepped down as captain.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Gareth Batty give an insight into what was going on behind the scenes during talkSPORT 2's broadcast of the 1st ODI between Sri Lanka and England. Discuss Goughie handing Olly Stone his cap on debut and how Goughie held court later that evening when the team went back to the talkSPORT hotel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England's first one-day international against Sri Lanka was abandoned after 15 overs because of rain in Dambulla, we brought you the action live on talkSPORT2. After play was called off we were joined by the England captain Eoin Morgan and opener Jonny Bairstow. We also got the post-match thoughts of Mark Nicholas, Darren Gough and Mark Butcher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the morning after the day before with Macca on the mend nursing a sore finger and the team bolstered by the arrival of Neil Manthorp and Mark Butcher. Butch joins Jon Norman to preview the 1st ODI which is now less than 24 hours away. Andrew Fernando gives the Sri Lankan perspective and we hear from Jos Buttler, Dinesh Chandimal and a couple of the locals who bowled in the nets to England yesterday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The talkSPORT team have arrived in Dambulla and today Jon Norman is joined by Gareth Batty, Jarrod Kimber and a bandaged Andrew McKenna. You will also hear from Mark Wood and Tom Curran.Calamity also struck one member of the team. So who was it who injured himself in front of the watching England team whilst trying to take a catch? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman and Andrew McKenna watch rain falling in Colombo while Gareth Batty takes high tea at the house of Aravinda De Silva. As you do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.