Wisden Cricket Weekly

Mark Butcher, Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana preview England's upcoming ODI series against South Africa, which is set to see Jofra Archer make his long-awaited return to international cricket. Ben, Phil and Yas then discuss the latest action from franchise leagues around the world, Shubman Gill's extraordinary ODI form, a report into the future of West Indies cricket and a massive week for the women's game after the five new women's IPL teams were sold for over $500 million. There's also chat on whether or not Mankads should be banned in recreational cricket. Ebony Rainford-Brent joins Yas and Phil towards the end of the show to show how far her ACE programme has come in the week where it celebrates its third birthday. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric... https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jo Harman, Phil Walker, Katya Witney and Yas Rana talk through Wisden Cricket Monthly’s men’s Test team of 2022 and WCM’s cross-format women’s XI of the year. There’s also discussion on the first ever women’s U19 World Cup, the future of the commercial side of the women’s game and much more. Mark Butcher joins the show to give his view on Mankads, including how they’re likely to go down in the recreational game this summer, and tells us what his initial thoughts are on the ILT20. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-64 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Gardner, Jo Harman & Yas Rana discuss the start of South Africa's brand new T20 competition - the SA20 - which saw Jofra Archer take three wickets on his return to competitive cricket in the tournament's opening fixture. The panel look ahead to both the Women's T20 World Cup and Australia's Test tour of India, before discussing Cricket Australia's decision to cancel the ODI series against Afghanistan, some more Shakib Al Hasan drama in the Bangladesh Premier League and much more. Ben Duckett also joins the show to chat with Yas about his whirlwind 2022, which saw the 28-year-old earn a recall to England's Test side and score a maiden Test ton during the historic tour of Pakistan. Use the code WISDEN22 at www.charlestyrwhitt.com to get 20% off anything, including shirts, polos, chinos and knitwear. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric... https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to the biggest stories of the last week, from Rishabh Pant's fortunate escape after a horrific car crash in India, to doubts over Babar Azam's captaincy and the latest batch of England Lions squads. The panel also discuss the commentary around a controversial week in the Big Bash that saw Adam Zampa and Michael Neser produce moments in the field that weren't to everyone's liking. Ben chats to Fraser Stewart, the head of cricket at the MCC, about the process behind putting together the laws of the game. Mark Butcher joins the show late on to share his hopes for the game in 2023. The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop You can enter the Wisden Cricket Photograph of the Year competition here: https://wisden.com/wisden-cricket-photograph-of-the-year-competition-terms-and-conditions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butcher, Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana round up a remarkable year for the England men's side with the podcast's annual festive review. They react to a pair of England squad announcements that saw returns for Dan Lawrence, Stuart Broad, Matt Potts, Olly Stone and Jofra Archer. They also share their 'moments of the year' and our listeners get in touch with their favourite memories of 2022. Use the code WISDEN22 at www.charlestyrwhitt.com to get 20% off anything, including shirts, polos, chinos and knitwear. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric... https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England made it three wins out of three in Pakistan to end a remarkable year in Test cricket. Harry Brook was in the runs again and Ben Foakes enjoyed an impressive Test on his return to the side while Rehan Ahmed set pulses racing with a record-breaking debut. The panel of Phil Walker, Jo Harman, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana review the Test and discuss how England will look to get Jonny Bairstow back into the XI when he returns from injury. There's also discussion on the Australia-South Africa Test at the Gabba and the rest of the action from the international game from the last few days. There is also an interview with one of Rehan Ahmed's mentors, Jigar Naik, who has worked with Ahmed ever since he joined the Leicestershire academy. Get in touch with Yas, Ben, Jo and Phil at [email protected]. You can get 20 per cent off at Charles Tyrwhitt with the code WISDEN22 – https://www.charlestyrwhitt.com/uk/home Get 20 per cent off your tickets for the Festival of Cricket through this link: https://premier.ticketek.co.uk/shows/show.aspx?sh=FOC23&EG=DISCOUNT&EP=WISDEN Buy the latest Wisden Cricket Monthly magazine here: https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-63 You can get the digital version of the magazine for just £2 a month here: https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil Walker, Katya Witney, Jo Harman and Yas Rana celebrate a decade of Joe Root as an international cricketer and 20 years of James Anderson in an England shirt by sharing some of their favourite moments of the two England greats. The panel also look ahead to the 3rd Pakistan-England Test at Karachi, before reflecting on the latest DCMS hearings on racism in cricket, England women's ongoing tour of West Indies, Kane Williamson stepping down as New Zealand Test captain and much, much more. Use the code WISDEN22 at www.charlestyrwhitt.com to get 20% off anything, including shirts, polos, chinos and knitwear. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric... https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to another famous win for England after they beat Pakistan by 26 runs in a thriller at Multan to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead. The panel discuss Harry Brook's wonderful third-innings hundred, England's outstanding pace bowlers and Abrar Ahmed, the impressive young Pakistan leg-spinner who claimed 11 wickets on his Test debut. There's more about Ben Stokes' leadership, key umpiring decisions and a controversial catch late on the fourth day. Mark Butcher also joins the show to give his thoughts. Use the code WISDEN22 at www.charlestyrwhitt.com to get 20% off anything, including shirts, polos, chinos and knitwear. Head to the Wisden Shop: wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Yas Rana reflect on what went wrong for Pakistan in their defeat to England at Rawalpindi, build an all-time dream BazBall XI and discuss the ongoing West Indies-England women series, which has come under fire for its poor coverage. The panel also discuss a Marnus Labuschagne masterclass, Kraigg Brathwaite's performances, David Warner's leadership ban and two famous ODI wins for Bangladesh against India. Use the code WISDEN22 at www.charlestyrwhitt.com to get 20% off anything, including shirts, polos, chinos and knitwear. The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-62 You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butcher, Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to a famous Test win for England against Pakistan at Rawalpindi - one that must surely rank as one of their greatest overseas victories in Test history. They discuss a brilliant captaincy performance from Ben Stokes, England's relentless approach with the bat, a mammoth effort from Ollie Robinson and James Anderson, criticism of the flat pitch and much, much more. Use the code WISDEN22 at www.charlestyrwhitt.com to get 20% off anything, including shirts, polos, chinos and knitwear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butcher, Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana preview England’s Test series against Pakistan, taking an in depth look at the inclusion of 18-year-old Rehan Ahmed in the squad, as well as debating the balance of England’s XI for the first Test. The panel also discuss the appointment of Luke Wright as an England selector, potential private investment in The Hundred, why Australia’s Test series against West Indies could well be one to forget and much more.Use the code WISDEN22 at www.charlestyrwhitt.com to get 20% off anything, including shirts, polos, chinos and knitwear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana review the Australia-England ODI series that saw the hosts hammer an England side fresh from their T20 World Cup triumph. Also, the trio talk about Jason Roy's future as an ODI player, who will accompany Root and Buttler in the England middle order at next year's World Cup, and Steve Smith's return to form with a remodelled technique. There's also discussion on the Pakistan Test squad for their upcoming series against England and the appointment of Jon Lewis as England women's head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to England's T20 World Cup victory, discussing the role played by Matthew Mott and debating where Jos Buttler sits in the conversation for the best men's limited overs batter of all time. There's chat on how not letting players compete in overseas leagues is impacting India, the upcoming Australia vs England ODI series, the red-ball vs white-ball battle and much more. Mark Butcher also joins the show to react to the news that 21-year-old Somerset batter Will Smeed has signed a white-ball-only contract and to celebrate the life of David English, the founder of the Bunbury schools festival who died aged 76 last week. Head to VX3: https://tinyurl.com/2p97w65m Donate to the Regal Basketball Court Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/floor-upgrade-for-iconic-regal-basketball-court/backers#start Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England are world champions after beating Pakistan in a nervy final at the MCG to become the first men's side to simultaneously hold both white-ball World Cups. Mark Butcher, Phil Walker and Yas Rana discuss all the action from the final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butcher, Phil Walker and Yas Rana discuss England's thrashing of India in the second T20 World Cup semi-final at Adelaide. They talk about what went right for England, what went wrong for India and briefly preview Sunday's final against Pakistan at the MCG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pakistan qualified for their first T20 World Cup final in 13 years after overpowering New Zealand at the SCG. Jo Harman, Jim Wallace and Yas Rana react to a superb Pakistan performance, assess their chances of winning the competition and also look ahead to England's semi-final against India tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butcher, Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana preview this week's T20 World Cup semi-finals. They discuss how England are shaping up for their semi-final against India and work out how England may go about replacing injury doubt Dawid Malan. There's also chat on what wrong for Australia and South Africa and an interview with Netherlands bowler Fred Klaassen after the Dutch recorded the best Associate performance at a men's World Cup in 19 years. Head to VX3: https://tinyurl.com/2p97w65m Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:23 Netherlands vs South Africa 10:02 Pakistan vs Bangladesh 21:41 India vs Zimbabwe 24:53 Semi-finals Wow. What a day of cricket that was. Cameron Ponsonby, Daniel Senior and Ben Gardner discuss a remarkable final day of Super 12s action, which saw South Africa crash out after suffering a shock defeat to Netherlands and Pakistan qualify for the semi-finals with victory over Bangladesh. There's also plenty of admiration for Suryakumar Yadav, who once again showed why he's one of the best white-ball batters on the planet with an absurd innings against Zimbabwe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England have qualified for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup after a narrow victory over Sri Lanka at Sydney. Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to a game that saw England nearly throw away a commanding position only for Ben Stokes to see his side home with two balls to spare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPNcricinfo's Matt Roller joins Phil Walker and Ben Wisden to discuss Australia's narrow win over Afghanistan, how net run rate played a part in the small margin, and their decision to leave out Mitchell Starc. They also look at New Zealand's progression to the T20 World Cup semi-finals, discuss Kane Williamson's return to form, and pay tribute to Josh Little, Ireland's latest hat-trick hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katya Witney, Abhishek Mukherjee and Yas Rana reflect on Pakistan's 33-run (DLS) win against South Africa - a result that just about keeps their semi-final hopes alive heading into the final round of Super 12 fixtures. Pakistan lost early wickets again and slumped to 43-4, but Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan turned things around with excellent half-centuries to help them post 185-9. Despite losing two early wickets of their own, South Africa started positively in the chase and looked well set at 65-2 after 7 overs. However, Shadab Khan changed the game with two wickets in his first over before the rain eventually set in.When the players re-emerged after the delay, South Africa needed 73 runs from 30 balls - a target they fell well short of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abhishek Mukherjee, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana discuss India's narrow win over Bangladesh in a rain-affected thriller in Adelaide that was not without its moments of controversy. There's also discussion on Netherlands' victory over Zimbabwe and whether this is the World Cup ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England beat New Zealand by 20 runs at Brisbane to keep their tournament hopes alive at the T20 World Cup. Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to that England victory, one that showed both why they should be feared but also why they are far from a perfect outfit. Phil, Ben and Yas also talk about Sri Lanka's win over Afghanistan, England and Australia's NRR permutations and some of the other big stories from world cricket this week including Tagenarine Chanderpaul's maiden Test call-up for West Indies. Mark Butcher joins the show from around the 28-minute mark to give his views on England's campaign so far. Head to VX3: https://tinyurl.com/2p97w65m Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Gardner, Matt Roller and Yas Rana reflect on Australia's 42-run victory against Ireland in Brisbane, which saw the tournament hosts edge closer to qualifying for the semi-finals. Ireland bowled well for the most part but a few wayward overs allowed Australia to post 179-5, with Aaron Finch hitting a timely half-century. Ireland's top order were blown away at the start of their chase, losing five wickets inside the first four overs courtesy of Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. Lorcan Tucker weathered the storm and played an outstanding knock of 71* from 48 balls, but the damage had already been done. The panel finish by previewing England's crucial, must-win fixture against New Zealand tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel of Aadya Sharma, Daniel Senior and Ben Gardner convene to discuss a bumper day of T20 World Cup cricket which saw three games from Group 2. We were treated to yet more final over chaos in the day's first match as Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by three runs in dramatic circumstances, while Pakistan eased past Netherlands by six wickets in the second. In the final game on Sunday, Lungi Ngidi and South Africa were excellent with the ball as they restricted India to 133 - thanks largely to Suryakumar Yadav's brilliant innings - before Aiden Markram and David Miller made important half-centuries in the chase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At 15-3 New Zealand were in trouble early doors against Sri Lanka but a sensational hundred from Glenn Phillips, some shoddy Sri Lankan fielding and an outstanding new-ball burst by Messrs Boult and Southee ensured a comfortable win for the Black Caps at the SCG. Abhishek Mukherjee, Katya Witney and Yas Rana react to the game, discuss why New Zealand players are so often overlooked at the IPL and try to work out which two teams will progress from Group 1 to the semi-finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rain 2 - 0 Cricket. As the first week of the Super 12s comes to a close, Cam Ponsonby, Jo Harman and Ben Gardner react to Afghanistan vs Ireland and Australia vs England both being washed out at the MCG. They discuss what changes - if any - England might look to make for their final two must-win games, while Cam gives us an idea of the mood inside the England camp and speaks about a chat he had with Harry Brook. The panel also analyse what impact these two results will have on Group 1, which could look extremely tight at the top by the end of the Super 12s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another day, another upset. The 2022 men's T20 World Cup is the gift that keeps on giving! Zimbabwe clinched a famous victory against Pakistan, defending 130 and winning a thriller in Perth by just one run. Sikandar Rana was once again at the heart of everything good about Zimbabwe, taking a brilliant 3-25 with the ball. Earlier in the day, Rilee Rossouw struck a blistering century and Anrich Nortje took 4-10 as South Africa laid down a marker by thumping Bangladesh by 104 runs at the SCG. In the second game in Sydney, there were half-centuries for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav as India produced a professional performance to ease past the Netherlands by 56 runs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's show, the panel of Katya Witney, Phil Walker and Ben Gardner analyse England’s shock defeat to Ireland, which has left their T20 World Cup hopes hanging by a thread ahead of Friday’s game against Australia. They talk about Marcus Stoinis’ heroics against Sri Lanka, Phil Simmons’ decision to quit as coach of the West Indies after their early exit from the T20 World Cup and England’s squad for their upcoming ODI series against Australia. There’s also discussion about the new ECB Chief Executive, Wisden Cricket Monthly’s coaching team and the news that Ajinkya Rahane might be signing for Leicestershire in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:00 Intro 0:17 England vs Ireland 1:58 England's batting problems 7:29 Ireland's impressive bowlers 9:52 Must win game for England against Australia 12:18 The Shot 14:27 Outro In the fifth of our T20 World Cup daily podcasts, Mark Butcher and Ben Gardner react to England's shock defeat to Ireland in the T20 World Cup Super 12. Rain curtailed the end of the fixture with England still five runs behind on DLS, after their batters failed to get going against a superb Irish bowling attack. Ireland had been bowled out for 157, Andrew Balbirnie's half-century ensuring they had enough runs on the board to defend their total. Mark and Ben also reflect once more on Virat Kohli's "Shot" - the gift that keeps on giving, and look ahead to what England's defeat means for their route to the knock-out rounds. The second game of today, New Zealand vs Afghanistan, was washed out without a ball being bowled. Both teams share the points from that fixture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the fourth of our T20 World Cup daily podcasts, Aadya Sharma, Daniel Senior and Ben Gardner react to Australia's convincing victory against Sri Lanka. Aaron Finch struggled throughout Australia's chase of 158, but an entertaining cameo from Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis' brutal knock of 59* off 18 balls powered the tournament hosts to a 7-wicket win in Perth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:00 Intro 1:25 South Africa vs Zimbabwe 12:02 Bangladesh vs Netherlands 20:45 Virat Kohli's innings 24:10 India vs Pakistan controversies 31:41 Sarah Waris on Hardik Pandya 36:23 Outro In the third of our T20 World Cup daily podcasts, Katya Witney, Phil Walker and Ben Gardner react to the last two games from the first round of Super 12 fixtures. Bangladesh edged past Netherlands by nine runs thanks to Taskin Ahmed's 4-25, despite the best efforts of Colin Ackermann who hit 62 off 48 in the chase. In the other game, South Africa were left frustrated after rain stopped them from securing what would have been a comfortable victory in a rain-affected fixture against Zimbabwe. The panel also look back at yesterday's dramatic India vs Pakistan clash, reflecting on Kohli's incredible knock and addressing some of the 'controversial' calls towards the end of the match that have been the subject of much debate for the last 24 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second of our T20 World Cup daily podcasts, Abhishek Mukherjee, Matt Roller and Ben Gardner react to Sri Lanka's win over Ireland and a truly remarkable clash between India and Pakistan in front of more than 90,000 at the MCG. India beat Pakistan by four wickets off the final ball of the innings in one of the most dramatic T20 finishes you will ever see, with Virat Kohli producing a knock for the ages to rescue his side from 31-4 and secure a memorable victory. In Hobart, Sri Lanka breezed past Ireland by 9 wickets, with Kusal Mendis hitting an unbeaten 68* in an easy chase for the Asia Cup champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first of our T20 World Cup daily podcasts, Mark Butcher, Matt Roller and Yas Rana react to both games from the opening day of Super 12 action. England beat Afghanistan at Perth with Sam Curran starring with the ball, taking the best ever figures by an England player in a men's T20I. The game also saw Mark Wood bowl the fastest EVER T20 World Cup spell, Ben Stokes deployed as an opening bowler and England stagger over the finish line in an uncomfortable run chase. At Sydney, New Zealand hammered the reigning champions and tournament hosts Australia with Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Tim Southee and Trent Boult all performing prominent roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's show, the panel of Ben Gardner, Katya Witney, Jo Harman and Yas Rana talk through England's Test squad for their tour of Pakistan – what was the thinking behind Liam Livingstone's inclusion? Why no Matt Potts? Will they change the balance of the side? The panel all make a series of predictions for the T20 World Cup while also discussing a remarkable opening few days to round one. There's discussion on the High Performance Review; Katya chats to Leicestershire chief executive Sean Jarvis about what the proposals would do to his county while we also hear what some active players have told the panel in recent weeks. Finally, there is a discussion with the artist Andrew Redden, whose collection of prints celebrating the UK's most loved cricket grounds is available to buy at wisden.com/shop - that is also where you can get your hands on the most recent edition of Wisden Cricket Monthly.n Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butcher is joined in the studio by CricViz analyst Ben Jones and podcast regulars Yas Rana and Ben Gardner. They discuss the latest batch of ECB central contracts, the first Australia-England T20I and how England are likely to line up at the T20 World Cup. There is an extended section on CricViz’s recent list of the best 20 men’s T20 players in the world that is featured in the latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly and discussion around some of T20’s latest trends. Late on in the show there is a sneak preview of Jo Harman’s interview with Ollie Pope that is included in the latest Wisden Cricket Monthly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel of Jo Harman, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana look back at a memorable summer by sharing their moments of the season as well as looking at how England are shaping up for the T20 World Cup and reflecting on Liam Norwell's extraordinary performance on the final day of the domestic season to keep Warwickshire in Division One. They also talk about whether Joe Root was right to miss Yorkshire's final game of the season – an 18-run run loss to already relegated Gloucestershire, a defeat that saw Yorkshire's campaign also end in relegation. Mark Butcher shares his moments of the season and we also hear some of our listeners' highlights of the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel of Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana try to make sense of Andrew Strauss' men's high performance review and its potential consequences. Mark Butcher joins the show from Pakistan to give his views on the review's recommendations as well as England's ongoing T20I series in the country, one that has seen a whole host of fringe players impress. There's also discussion on Surrey's County Championship win and England's 3-0 defeat to India, including Deepti Sharma's run out at the non-striker's end of Charlie Dean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butcher reacts to England's win in the first T20I in Pakistan, their first international in the country for 17 years. The panel of Jo Harman, Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana talk through an eventful week or so in the County Championship, one that saw 26 wickets fall in a single day at Chelmsford. They also chat about the latest T20 World Cup squad announcements, Lauren Winfield-Hill's domestic form, Australia's win over India, career-saving knocks and much more. You can buy the latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly at wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-60 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butcher, Phil Walker, Ben Gardner, Yas Rana and Taha Hashim. They reflect on a historic Test match at The Oval, one that started the day after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. There's also discussion on Alex Hales' England recall, England women's win over India at Durham, Sri Lanka's Asia Cup win, Virat Kohli's return to form, Sam Cook's form at Essex, the County Championship and much more. You can purchase the latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly at wisden.com/product-category/magazines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NOTE: This episode was recorded before the ECB confirmed Alex Hales as Jonny Bairstow's replacement in their T20 World Cup squad. Jo Harman, Phil Walker, and ESPNcricinfo's Matt Roller join the show to delve deep into the state of The Hundred as it completes its second season, attempting to figure out if it's good, if it's working, and what comes next. Lauren Winfield-Hill, one of the stars of Oval Invincibles' title defence, and Darren Stevens, Kent stalwart and One-Day Cup semi-final hero, join the show. The panel also discuss England's T20 World Cup squad, preview the England-South Africa decider at The Oval, with much else besides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel of Mark Butcher, Taha Hashim, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to England's dominant series-levelling win at Old Trafford. There's also discussion on The Hundred, underrated county cricketers, the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel react to South Africa's resounding win over England at Lord's. Mark Butcher shares his assessment on Zak Crawley and compares the youngster's struggles to those he faced himself in the early parts of his Test career. Ben Stokes joins the show to talk about his upcoming documentary, Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes, that is set to be released by Amazon later this week. There's also some chat on The Hundred, the Royal London One-Day Cup, the Asia Cup and much more. Due to a technical problem with Ben Gardner's microphone, his sound quality is worse than normal – we're sorry about that and hope to get that fixed for next week's show. Take the Cricket Supporters' Association survey here: https://cricketsupporters.com/news/survey2022/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel preview the England-South Africa Test series, with Dean Elgar telling everyone he is definitely not worried about Bazball even after his side were smashed by England Lions. They look at South Africa's selection dilemmas, including whether county cricket titan Simon Harmer will play. The also discuss the Ollie Robinson v Stuart Broad conundrum, and what the series could mean for Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley. Away from the Test series, they discuss Trent Boult being released from his New Zealand contract, the latest developments in the South Africa and UAE T20 Leagues, week two of The Hundred, and the sides leading the way in the One-Day Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butcher, Jo Harman and Taha Hashim join Ben Gardner to discuss England's fourth-place Commonwealth Games finish, Lisa Keightley's legacy as she steps down as head coach, and the implications of Tahlia McGrath appearing in the final despite testing positive for Covid-19. They also discuss what to expect from incoming ECB chair Richard Thompson, the opening stages of The Hundred and the One-Day Cup, and Jason Roy's continuing poor form. The episode also includes a lengthy lookback at England's 2-2 Test series draw with South Africa, which featured the end of the Nasser Hussain era, the start of Michael Vaughan's reign, two double hundreds for Graeme Smith, South Africa's new captain, and a breakout performance from Andrew Flintoff. Butcher, who made his final Test century in that series, and Martin Bicknell, who returned after a ten-year absence to play a key part in the decider, give their recollections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butcher gives his thoughts on England's T20I series defeat to South Africa and assesses the Proteas' chances of challenging at this year's T20 World Cup. He also wonders what the immediate future of international cricket looks and where bilateral cricket fits alongside the growing power of T20 leagues. Elsewhere in the show, Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana react to England's Test squad for the first two Test of the South Africa series, the start of the Commonwealth Games and much more. They also preview The Hundred which starts this week. Howzat Travel: https://howzattravel.co.uk/ Wisden Shop: https://wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butcher gives his views on England's drawn ODI series against South Africa, including Sam Curran's potential with the bat in white-ball cricket. The panel of Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana talk up England's chances at the Commonwealth Games, review the most recent round of the County Championship, discuss the possibilities of England recalls for Ben Duckett and Haseeb Hameed, and run through some of the other headlines from the world game this week, including the recently released report into institutional racism at Cricket Scotland. Sam Northeast, scorer of 410* last week for Glamorgan, joins the show to tell Jo what it felt like to make history Howzat Travel: https://howzattravel.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butcher, Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to Ben Stokes' retirement from ODI cricket and discuss whether or not there is actually too much international cricket for the 'Big Three.' The panel also do their best to make sense of England's downturn in form in ODI cricket, talk about a chaotic Finals Day, the omission of Tammy Beaumont from England's Commonwealth Games squad, pick out a few players to watch from the county game and much, much more. Gullivers Sports Travel: https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/events/cricket Zings Bails: https://zings.biz/club/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author Alex Preston and CEO of the Ukrainian Cricket Federation Kobus Olivier join the show to tell us about the recent history of cricket in Ukraine, how the sport has been affected by war and how next week's decision from the ICC about whether to grant Ukraine ICC membership could change the sport in the country forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner, Cameron Ponsonby and Yas Rana react to the first five games of the England-India white-ball series. They look back on a string of impressive performances from England seamers, a stunning knock from Suryakumar Yadav and wonder what the future of ODI cricket looks like. There's also discussion on a gripping round of County Championship action, a brief preview of Finals Day, a look at Emma Lamb's first international hundred, discussion on South Africa's series forfeit against Australia and much, much more. The previously advertised special feature for this episode will instead be released as a standalone additional episode early next week. AOK Events Lord's hospitality: https://www.officialcrickethospitality.co.uk/fixtures/package/3011 Gullivers Sports Travel trip to the T20 World Cup in Australia: https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/ICC-Mens-T20-World-Cup-Australia Zing Bails: https://zings.biz/club/ Wisden Ale: https://wisden.com/product-category/drinks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices