World Cricket Show

Adam & Tony discuss the ECB's decision to stick with Brendan McCullum and Rob Key. After the Ashes debacle, should heads have rolled? Or do they just about have enough credit in the bank?Plus, a somewhat belated review of the T20 World Cup, which turned out to be a much better tournament than anyone expected.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony look ahead to the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Out of nowhere, we've got a cricket World Cup on our hands - and it's the most global tournament ever. What can we expect? Can anyone stop India? And have England actually got a chance?Plus, thoughts on the Brook fiasco - a debacle on top of a debacle on top of a debacle.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony conduct an inquest into another whomping humiliation for England in Australia. Hopes were high coming into the series - was that optimism misplaced, or did England truly blow an opportunity? Is McCullum to blame? What role did 'Boozeball' play? And should Stokes carry on? Plus, thoughts on a curious series for Australia - 4-1 winners, some all-time great performances from their all-time greats, but are there more questions than answers at the end of it?All this and more on the World Cricket Show Ashes Review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony discuss an extremely rare event - an England win in Australia. After 15 years and 18 Tests, they've finally done it - but how much can we really read into a two-day shootout? And with Sydney fast approaching, jobs are on the line - but to save their bacon, do Baz and Keysie actually need England to lose? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 11 crazy days, it's all over - Australia have won the Ashes. Again. Adam & Tony begin the post-mortem on England's disastrous tour, asking all the big questions. Where did it all go wrong? Is it time for sweeping changes? Stokes out? McCullum out? Or are the problems deeper than that?And then an increasingly urgent question - is the Ashes actually any good?Plus, it's hats off to a remarkable performance from the Aussies.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - oh, and have a merry Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony discuss a grim few days in Brisbane for England. What has gone so terribly wrong? Why are the tactics so bad? Why are they so lacking in intensity? And despite everything - is there actually still hope?Plus, thoughts on a remarkable team performance from Australia - a wicket-keeping masterclass from Alex Carey, and an absolute all-timer from Mitchell Starc.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony review a brilliant day of Test cricket in Brisbane. A historic century for Root, more wickets for Mitchell Starc, some brilliant fielding by Australia, and runs for Zak Crawley - England's day? Or are we just not used to it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony reflect on a jaw-dropping first Ashes Test in Perth. England humbled in two days - what went wrong? Amidst stiff competition, is this the worst defeat in Australia in their recent history? Should they be playing the pink-ball warm-up in Canberra? Or is it possible there's been a slight overreaction in the media?Plus, thoughts on Travis Head's historic century, and whether there's any possibility that this doesn't end 5-0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Tony review a breathless opening day in Perth. 19 wickets fell - the most in an Ashes Test since 1909. Who's on top heading into the second and (possibly final!) day? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the Ashes!Adam & Tony bring you the ultimate preview of the 2025-26 Ashes, answering all the big questions. Do England actually have a chance? Are Australia over the hill? Will Root score a hundred? Will Bashir take a wicket? And will we manage to stay awake to see any of it?Plus, thoughts on England's low-key preparations and TNT's planned coverage, and we make promises we almost certainly can't keep about Ashes Daily.All this and more on the World Cricket Show Ashes Preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony discuss two things: the 2005 Ashes, and the Hundred. One they like, one not so much. No spoilers which is which.20 years on, is 2005 the greatest series of all time? Could another series ever be better, or is that physically impossible? And how many Bazballers would get in the 2005 side?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony deliver the definitive Verdict on a truly breathtaking Test series between England and India. The best series since 2005? Was 2-2 a fair result? And is this England team still going in the right direction?Plus, thoughts on Root's new records, the fantastic Sky coverage, and the deeply affecting tributes to Graham Thorpe.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony discuss the drawn Test at Old Trafford, another fantastic instalment of an enthralling series between England and India. How did India pull off the great escape? Did England let them off the hook? And, with the Oval imminent, who's got the momentum?Plus, thoughts on the 'beef' at the end of the game. A stain on Stokes's and England's reputation? Or a big fuss about nothing?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony unpack India's mammoth win at Edgbaston. Is Shubman Gill having a Graeme Smith summer? Are England bad again? Do they need a whole new bowling attack? And should this be the end for Shoaib Bashir?Plus, important updates on Guernsey's quest to qualify for next year's T20 World Cup.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony reflect on a magnificent Test match at Headingley. Records tumbled as England chased 370 on the final day - how do they keep making these extraordinary chases seem so routine? Has Duckett become one of the best players in the world? Has Pope put the Bethell debate to bed? And how do India bounce back from here?Plus, some final thoughts on the World Test Championship, after South Africa pulled off a historic win in a practically perfect final.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony look ahead to Australia v South Africa at Lord's - the third edition of Test cricket's showpiece event. Are Australia big favourites? Are South Africa lucky to be in the final, or actually a better team than some think? And is the World Test Championship fit for purpose, or is there room to make it better?Plus, thoughts on England's resounding win over Zimbabwe. An innings win inside three days, but lots to ponder - has Ollie Pope done enough to keep his place? And how worried should we be about Stokes's siege mentality?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony deliver the definitive preview of the one-off Test between England and Zimbabwe. It's Zimbabwe's first Test in England for 22 years - can they give the home side a run for their money? How will England's new-look bowling attack fare? And will Richard Johnson have anything to say about it?Plus, we speak to author Tim Wigmore about his fantastic new book, Test Cricket: A History. Tim talks us through the twists and turns of the game's evolution (including how Argentina nearly became a Test powerhouse), and sets out his vision for the future. How can we fix the World Test Championship? And will that be enough to keep the game alive?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. TEST CRICKET: A HISTORY by Tim Wigmore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony discuss Harry Brook's appointment as England's new white-ball captain. The right choice? Or another case of overburdening your best player? And what was going on with all that chat about Ben Stokes?They also try to make sense of the IPL as it stumbles towards the halfway stage, and give a few suggestions for improvements that will doubtless be welcomed by the organisers.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony reflect on the 2025 Champions Trophy. They start with an apology - after talking up this tournament on their preview show, in the end will it go down as a big disappointment? Has any host nation ever had a worse experience than Pakistan? Did India have an unfair advantage, and if so is that why they won? And what do New Zealand have to do to lift one of these trophies?Plus, thoughts on England's dismal campaign. What's gone wrong for them in white ball cricket? Are they arrogant, entitled, and drunk on Bazball Kool-Aid? Or do they simply just not have the quality at the moment?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony deliver the definitive preview of the Champions Trophy, which is back after an 8-year absence. It's a strange competition, and it's come and gone and come and gone - but does it actually have a case for being the best tournament in cricket?We also discuss the problematic hosting situation, before getting into the detail on the pitch. Will England get out of the group? And can anyone stop India?Then in the second half, we take a trip down memory lane and recall the Champions Trophies of yesteryear - including the epic final we went to in 2004.All this and more on this World Cricket Show Champions Trophy Preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony open up the old mailbag and tackle some cracking questions from listeners. Starting with 4-day Tests - a crime against cricket? Or could they actually take the sport in a positive direction?Plus, thoughts on cricket's Olympic comeback at LA 2028. Will it be a gamechanger for the sport, and even for the Olympics? And will there be a repeat of the 1900 final? (Spoiler alert - probably not)All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony reflect on a momentous win for Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Aussies now hold every 'trophy' they compete for in Test cricket - should we be talking about them (and Captain Cummins) as amongst the best of all time?Plus, is Scott Boland on his way to becoming one of Australia's favourite sons? And what went wrong for India? Is Kohli finished?There's also a debrief on South Africa's win over Pakistan, before talk turns to the ICC's latest wheeze - two division Test cricket. An intriguing way to spice up the Test game? Or a disaster waiting to happen?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Tony review two sensational Boxing Day Test matches, starting at the MCG where a world record crowd saw Australia defeat India. How have the Aussies turned things around? Is Smith back to his best? Is Konstas the future? And what's gone wrong for India?Next, another thriller in Centurion, where South Africa dragged themselves over the line to defeat Pakistan by 2 wickets. Should we be taking the Proteas more seriously as a Test force?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.KHURRAM SHAHZAD MAGIC DELIVERY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All I want for Christmas is you...to pick a composite eleven.It's Team Adam v Team Tony as the World Cricket Show hosts select their best eleven of the era since the podcast started in 2008. It's a draft - so they can't pick the same players. Who'll get Steve Smith? Dale Steyn? Joe Root? Will Kohli make the cut? What about KP? The answers will shock you, thrill you, appall you - it's edge-of-the-seat stuff as the teams are drawn and, crucially, a winner is determined.All this and more on this very special World Cricket Show Christmas Special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Lara eat your heart out!On the historic 400th episode, Adam & Tony discuss England's win in Wellington: Brook's brilliance, Bethell's emergence, Atkinson's hat-trick, Crawley's struggles, New Zealand's collapse in form, and why Bazball's still the best.Plus, Australia's sensational bounceback in Adelaide: the irresistible Mitchell Starc, the force of nature that is Travis Head, and whether Ashwin's LBW review was the worst of all time.Finally, we roll back the years and reminisce about how the podcast started - with the help of some quite extraordinary press cuttings.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - 400 not out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony assess England's victory in the first Test in Christchurch. A commanding performance? Or were they actually just very lucky? Why did New Zealand have such a shocker? And, despite enjoying so much fortune, is Harry Brook cementing himself into the next Fab Four?Plus, we attempt to establish if Glenn Phillips's absolutely worldie in Christchurch is in fact the best catch of all time. And if not, what is?CATCHES DISCUSSEDBen Stokes 2019Andrew StraussMatthew SinclairTrent BoultJason RoyDwayne LeverockJonty RhodesBen Stokes 2015Paul Collingwood--All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are still in town!Adam and Tony reflect on a remarkable first Test between Australia and India in Perth. What a win for India - is Jaiswal the next big thing in Test cricket? And is Bumrah already one of the GOATs?As for Australia, after one of their most shocking ever defeats, how do they turn it around? Is Labuschagne finished? And is Cummins up to holding things together?Also this week, we discuss Darren Lehmann's claim that Joe Root is not an all-time great. As crazy as it sounds? Or might he actually have a point?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back in town!Adam & Tony return to the air to deliver a comprehensive preview of New Zealand v England. Is Bazball still a thing? Is Ollie Pope under pressure? Is Ben Stokes under pressure? And fresh from their stunning whitewash of India in India, can New Zealand possibly be beaten?Plus, we discuss the thrilling prospect of 5 Tests between Australia and India. Is Nathan McSweeney the answer to the Aussies' opening problem? And is there a reckoning coming for their ageing team?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony reflect on a crushing defeat for England in Rajkot, as India take charge of a Test series that continues to captivate. Has Bazball been found out? Or is that, in fact, a ludicrous overreaction?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony reflect on one of the all-time great days of Test cricket, which saw West Indies beat Australia at the Gabba, and England pull off an extraordinary turnaround in Hyderabad. Is Shamar Joseph one of the best stories in Test history? And was that celebration one of the best celebrations?Is there anything Bazball can't do? And do England actually have a chance to win the series?And, crucially - what does this all mean for Test cricket's future?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony deliver a full preview of England's 5-Test series in India. Is this England's toughest cricketing challenge? Can Bazball work in India? Are the spinners good enough to compete? Will India's batting bounce back after their struggles in South Africa? And is there any chance that it won't be 5-0?Plus, thoughts on Warner's retirement and the greatest boundary catch of all time, and Adam delights the World Cricket Show's target audience by revealing that he basically doesn't like cricket anymore. All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony take stock at the halfway stage of the Cricket World Cup. England have been abysmal - what's gone so badly wrong? Is this the end of an era? And why did we not see it coming?Plus, our thoughts on the tournament as a whole. Spoiler alert: it's been terrible. All this and more on the latest episode of Cricket Pundits in Cars Getting Coffee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony deliver the definitive preview of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Can England defend their crown? Have they got their selection right? Can anyone stop India on home soil? Is this Pakistan's best chance since 1992? And can we really talk about any of this with any certainty, given no one ever plays 50-over cricket anymore?Plus, thoughts on the 10-team format, and we lament the absence of West Indies.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony deliver the definitive Verdict on the 2023 Ashes. Where does this rank amongst the best series of all time? Is 2-2 a fair result? Is it the perfect result for cricket? Australia take the Ashes, but will they leave disappointed? Is Woakes finally the main character? And many other questions answered.Plus, we salute Stuart Broad as he sprints off into the sunset, not looking back to appeal.All this and more on Cricket Pundits in Cars Getting Coffee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a rain-soaked Test at Old Trafford, Adam & Tony reflect on a deeply disappointing way for an extraordinary Ashes contest to conclude. But for the rain, would England have won? Or do the Aussies deserve to keep the urn? Is Zak Crawley the new Zak Crawley? What planet is Jonny Bairstow on? And what will the verdict be if Australia don't win the series at the Oval?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony look back on an extremely uncontroversial second Ashes Test at Lord's. Were Australia worthy winners? Did England get their tactics wrong? Has Bazball been exposed? And is Stokes an all-time great?Plus, we give the definitive verdict on the Bairstow incident, which absolutely everyone will agree with.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - look forward to the emails! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony reflect on an exhilarating first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Did England blow it? Did Stokes overdo it with the declaration - have they started to believe their own Bazball hype? Was picking Moeen a mistake? Is Khawaja now one of the top batters in the world? And have the Aussies been rattled by Robinson?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the Ashes! Adam & Tony deliver a comprehensive preview of a series with the potential to be the most exciting Ashes contest for a very long time. Can Bazball survive the Ashes spotlight? Do England know their best attack? Was dropping Foakes a mistake? Is Steve Smith as big a threat as four years ago? Will this be the Cameron Green Ashes?And most importantly....who's going to win....?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony hit the airwaves again to discuss the IPL (yes, really!). Has it been a good season this year? How to explain Rinku Singh? And where does it sit in the landscape of cricket these days? Is it 'the big show in town' - and if so, what does that mean for everything else?Plus, thoughts on Major League Cricket and some other franchise stuff, before a real gear change into the County Championship and Stuart Broad's mystery ball known only as an 'outswinger'.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show #CricketCrazinessGuaranteed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back in town! Adam & Tony head to the beach to catch up on six months of cricket. Was it the best six months in England history? Will Bazball last forever? Where does Bairstow fit back in? And just how wrong was Adam about Ben Stokes?Plus, thoughts on a spiky affair between USA and Jersey, and Tony gives Alastair Cook a surprise.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony deliver the definitive (ish) preview of the World T20 T20 World Cup.And wade recklessly into the latest Mankad furore...All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony discuss a quick Test match at Lord's which saw England blown away by a rampant South Africa. Was the Bazball revolution just some kind of fluke? Or is that far too hasty? And how good is this South Africa team right now - especially that bowling attack?Plus, some thoughts on the Hundred and why we're still struggling with it, and why it opens some troubling questions about the future of the sport.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony try to make sense of an astonishingTest match at Trent Bridge. How good a game was this? How good a win for England? Is Bairstow's hundred one of the best innings of all time? And, crucially, what does it all *mean*?Plus, thoughts on New Zealand after a tricky couple of games for the World Test Champions? Are they slightly past their peak?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from the beach, Adam & Tony return to discuss the sweeping changes to the England cricket team. New captain, new coach, new MD - what's the verdict on all the new appointments? Is it too big a burden for Stokes? Or will McCullum get the best out of him?Plus, predictions for the upcoming Tests against New Zealand, and the live audience grows exponentially.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back in town! Adam & Tony return to the airwaves to discuss another series defeat for England in the Caribbean. Does the red ball reset need a reset already? Can Joe Root really carry on? And are West Indies on the up?Plus, thoughts on Australia's win in Pakistan, and we pay tribute to Shane WarneAll this and more on the World Cricket Show. Listen to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's finally over....Adam & Tony come steaming in off their long runs for a comprehensive review of the Hobart Test and the Ashes as a whole. Is this English cricket's lowest moment? Where did it all go wrong? And how do we start to fix it?Plus, thoughts on Australia's performance - given the standard of opposition, what can we say about how good a team they actually are? Are they building towards something big? And is Cameron Green the new Andrew Flintoff? All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - the world's only cricket podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony reflect on a breathless day in Hobart. A very watchable day, but at the end of it, is England's goose cooked once again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from the phone box: Adam & Tony discuss an actually good day of Test cricket in Hobart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony discuss an exciting Test match in Sydney. A dead rubber, but still a thrilling finale - have England clawed back any credit, or is it all too little too late? How impressive was Jonny Bairstow? Has Usman Khawaja forced his way into Australia's plans? And is Sam Billings the answer to all England's prayers?Plus, thoughts on an astonishing win for Bangladesh in New Zealand, and Tony's weekend earns an inquiry from Sue Gray.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - updated daily! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony & Adam recap day four at the SCG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.