World Cricket Show

Adam & Tony discuss an eventful first week at the Cricket World Cup. Who's caught the eye so far? Did we underestimate Bangladesh? Were England caught napping by Pakistan? And do we all just need to reserve our judgement on, well, everything?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony discuss England's win over South Africa on the opening day of the Cricket World Cup. A good start for England - will that performance calm a few nerves? Was the Stokes catch the best catch of all time? And is 10.30 on a Thursday morning the perfect moment to launch a World Cup? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of the Cricket World Cup, Adam & Tony deliver a comprehensive preview of the tournament. Who are the favourites? Can England hold their nerve? Are Australia back in contention? Will Kohli power India to glory? Could West Indies spring a surprise?These questions and many more receive tediously thorough answers, plus we run invasive self-examinations and diagnose ourselves with World Cup fever (ish).All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support our important work at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Tony are joined by Jonathan Liew from the Independent to discuss everyone's favourite new cricket competition: The Hundred. As Jonathan wrote recently, 'sixteen months out, The Hundred still has no teams, no players, no fixtures, no sponsors, no playing hours and only the barest of operable frameworks.' What's going on, and despite all the problems could it yet be a success?Plus, thoughts on the Mankad controversy in the IPL, and we prepare to take the black and join Nick Knight's Watch.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As England's tour of the Caribbean comes to an end, Adam & Tony look back on the tour. What shape are England in with 3 months til the World Cup? Could Chris Jordan make a late push for selection? And after a dreadful performance in the T20 series, how do things look for Jason Holder's West Indies?Plus, thoughts on Australia's impressive performance in India, some belated thoughts on Kusal Perera's heroics, and Tom Harrison fully takes leave of his senses.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beside a beach in Barbados, Adam & Tony sit down with West Indies legends Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes to discuss their formidable partnership, the glory days of the 1980s, and what the future holds for cricket in the Caribbean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony report from Barbados, where West Indies beat England in thrilling style to level the ODI series. Where did this performance come from? Did we get carried away with England's performance in the first game? And did Tony manage to impress Ed Smith? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony report from an action-packed first ODI in Barbados, where Gayle, Roy and Root scored hundreds and England pulled off their record chase. How good is Roy? Was Gayle's innings not actually that good? And is a Magnum a choc ice? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony look back on the Test match in Saint Lucia, and assess the series as a whole. An encouraging consolation win for England? Or just papering over the cracks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony report from Saint Lucia on a day that saw Joe Root score a hundred, Jos Buttler and Joe Denly score fifties, and England set themselves up in a matchwinning position. After a desperately disappointing series, have the last couple of days changed the weather? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony are joined by friend and ally Gordon Macrae to discuss a thrilling day at the Test in Saint Lucia. How quick is Mark Wood in the flesh? Will he tear up the Ashes? Will England win the game? And did Adam manage to get himself on TV? Answers to all these questions and more on this World Cricket Show special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony report from the ground on the first day of the Saint Lucia Test. A decent day for England? A low-key day for the Windies? And a long day in the sun for everyone else? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony dissect the carcass of England’s capitulation in Antigua. A series they were expected to win easily, lost inside 7 days - why has everything gone so wrong so quickly? How is Root’s position looking? Was the pitch unfit for Test cricket? And how on earth have West Indies done it? All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show – keep our rum punches topped up at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony reflect on an extraordinary Test match in Barbados, where Holder, Roach and Chase led West Indies (sorry, Windies) to an absolute destruction of England. Why did no one see this coming? Were West Indies underestimated? And how should England respond?Plus, Adam goes off on one about England being arrogant, Tony fails to understand a pretty simple word game, and everyone gets very excited about how good it looks in the Caribbean.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show – support our vital work at patreon.com/cricketshow  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony unleash a comprehensive preview of England’s tour of the Caribbean, which starts in Barbados on 23 January. Adam is absolutely buzzing for this series – but is he too optimistic? How are England shaping up after their historic whitewash in Sri Lanka? And can the return of Jason Holder lift West Indies?Plus, Monty conquers Mastermind, and Tony spectacularly fails to deliver the croissants he promised.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show – support our important work at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony look back on a historic few weeks Down Under, as India pulled off their first ever series win in Australia. How have they done it? Has Kohli secured his legacy? And will they go on to dominate Test cricket now?Plus, thoughts on Steyn's return and the genius of Lovely Trenty, and we bend the knee to Sir Alastair Cook.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a special Christmas treat, Adam & Tony head to a tea room on Guernsey's west coast and select their official Post-Atherton World XI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nut roasts all round! Adam & Tony unwrap a bumper Christmas Special, discussing all sorts of cricket type things. First: a report on India's win in Adelaide. A famous victory, but should we have seen it coming? And will India go on and win the series?Plus, thoughts on the T10 league, New Zealand's historic win in the UAE, the genius of Kane Williamson, whether the toss should be scrapped, how England are shaping up ahead of a massive 2019, and whether Tony can continue justifying his life choices to his girlfriend.All this and more on this World Cricket Show Christmas Special - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony reflect on England's series win in Sri Lanka. A historic achievement? Or are there caveats that have to be acknowledged? What to make of Root's positive philosophy? And where does this defeat leave the home side?Plus, thoughts on the Women's World T20 and a mad Test in Abu Dhabi, and we ask: does cricket need a Nations League?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony discuss that rarest of all things - an England win away from home. How did they pull it off? Is Foakes the new hero? Has Jennings silenced the doubters? Has Moeen ever bowled better? And what's ailing Sri Lanka?Plus, thoughts on the latest Virat Kohli story, and Adam turns up on time and expects praise for it.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony dive in to a comprehensive preview of England's Test series in Sri Lanka. Can Rory Burns fill an Alastair Cook shaped hole? After Bairstow's injury, is it time to sack off the warm-up football? And are the hosts being underestimated?Plus, thoughts on Australia's cultural review, and a new GOAT debate: after more relentless heroics this week, is Kohli now the greatest ODI batsman of all time?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony unfurl their umbrellas and discuss a soggy start to England's tour of Sri Lanka. Was it a good idea to schedule cricket in the rainy season? Is Eoin Morgan right to consider dropping himself? And is Olly Stone a lock for the next 10 years?Plus, thoughts on Khawaja's heroics and Australia's miraculous draw in Dubai, Talksport takes on the Cricket Social, and we pick our post-Atherton England elevens.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony open the mailbag of listener questions and delve into some of the hot topics around the cricketing world at the moment: Sri Lanka's struggles, Rory Burns's call-up, Surrey's Championship victory, Australia's tough assignment in the UAE, and whether David Warner is the least likable cricketer ever.Plus, more thoughts on The Hundred and whether any of what we've spent 10 years talking about matters in the slightest, and Tony has to dash off to get his beard trimmed.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony look back on a memorable contest between England and India. How good a series was it? Was it closer than the 4-1 scoreline suggests? And 'what have we learned' about England?Plus, thoughts on Anderson's historic new stat, and a long farewell to Alastair Cook. England's greatest ever batsman?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony look back on a thrilling first Test between England and India. England pulled off the win - but did they deserve it? How great was that Kohli innings? And how good an 'advert' was it for Test cricket, and what can be done to make sure more Tests are like this?Plus, Tony continues his vendetta against Kohli, some karaoke chat, and Adam cops an eyeful.All this and more on the World Cricket Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Adam & Tony for a deep dive into the massive Test series between England and India. Were England right or wrong to recall Rashid? Should India play Kuldeep Yadav? Will Kohli conquer the swinging ball? And who's going to win?Plus, thoughts on England's white-ball wins, Sri Lanka's destruction of South Africa, Fakhar's ODI record, Adam's first trip to the T20 Blast, and Tony's shirtless shenanigans at a wedding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Planet Earth goes down with a nasty case of World Cup Fever, Adam & Tony look ahead to the Cricket World Cup next year. 10 teams, no Associates - does Scotland's win over England this week make a mockery of the whole thing?Plus, thoughts on England's Test resurgence and the Broad-Vaughan dust-up, and Tony turns heads on the cricket field with a dazzling 9 not out.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony reflect on a dismal week for the England cricket team. Bayliss, Root, the ECB, GDPR - there's no shortage of candidates, but who is really to blame? Is Keaton Jennings the solution to all problems? And who knew Pakistan would be so good?Plus, thoughts on the IPL Final and Shane Watson's legend status, and a *very* stressed Tony makes it to the dentist for the first time in the post-Strauss era.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a jam-packed pod, Adam & Tony discuss Ireland's historic first Test match, before turning their attention to England's home series with Pakistan. Ed Smith's first squad - has he made the right calls? Is Buttler the answer? And how are Pakistan shaping up?Plus, some more (quite animated!) thoughts on The Hundred, Tony obsesses about fixtures, and Adam gets mistaken for Andre Russell.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony discuss the ECB's surprise unveiling of 100 ball cricket. Ridiculous gimmick? Or marketing genius?Plus, thoughts on another season of IPL (with minimal discussion of scheduling!), Tony gets the spaghetti sweats, and Adam shocks the world by mentioning county cricket.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the dust settles on one of the biggest cricket stories for years, Adam & Tony reflect on sandpaper, jaw-dropping press conferences, and the whole ball tampering row. Has the fury of media and fans been appropriate? Or has it all been blown out of proportion?If nothing else, it's overshadowed 58 all out! But we find some time to talk about that too. Will this finally force a shake-up for England?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony return to the air to discuss England's ongoing winter of cricket. After white ball wins in Australia and New Zealand, are they now the best ODI team in the world? In Tests it's a different story...but how will they get on in their series against the Kiwis?Plus, Hales and Rashid get white ball contracts, Rabada breaks records, and it all gets very spiky in South Africa.All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the dust settles on another disastrous Ashes in Australia, Adam & Tony reflect on England's many, many failings. Why did they make it so hard for themselves? Are the players and management deluded? And, besides dropping Gary Ballance, what happens now?Then they grudgingly give some credit to Australia - all of a sudden, could they have a seriously good team on their hands? And are they now favourites to win in England next year?Plus, thoughts on a breathless, brilliant Test in Cape Town, Adam waffles on about Moeen Ali again, and Tony stinks the place up.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support our important work at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! It's not a whitewash!Adam & Tony celebrate in style by asking all the important questions. Is Cook back? And if so, is that great news, or just annoying that he couldn't do it when it mattered? And the same question for the team as a whole.Plus, more Steve Smith Is Quite Good chat, Adam goes off on one about Mike Hussey, and Tony startles shop assistants.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 2017 Christmas Special, Adam & Tony manage to summon up the courage to discuss England's Ashes disaster. How has it come to this (again)? Is this the end of the road for some of the senior players? Were Australia underestimated? And the key question - why aren't England better?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony discuss a cracking Test match in Adelaide. Great fightback from England, but they still lost heavily - are the Ashes over already?Can England's batsmen muster up something better in Perth? Or are the Aussie bowlers simply too good?Plus, Tony delivers more good good analysis, and Adam impresses everybody with how early he gets up.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony look back on the first Ashes Test in Brisbane. A big win for Australia - does this have 'whitewash' written all over it? Or can England fans still cling on to hope?Plus, thoughts on the heinous Bairstow headbutt, another Steve Smith stats party, and Tony has a Keegan moment.All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The thrilling conclusion to the World Cricket Show Ashes Preview, as Adam & Tony (with the help of Cat Jones from Can't Bowl Can't Throw) run the rule over Australia's prospects. Are the batsmen better than England's? Are the bowlers all they're cracked up to be? And the big question...who's going to win?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ASHES ASHES ASHESAdam & Tony begin their Ashes Preview extravaganza with a borderline too detailed look at England. Big problems in the batting, a weird squad selection, and no Ben Stokes - but are there actually some good reasons to be hopeful?Plus, some high-quality Gary Simon Ballance puns, Adam gets the cereal in, and Tony finds a solution to his BT Sport problem.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony weigh in on the latest plans for Test cricket's future. How will this new league work? Will it actually achieve what they want it to achieve? And is 'context' all it's cracked up to be?Plus, thoughts on Ben Stokes and England's baffling Ashes squad, and a technical fiasco creates a real sense of deja-vu.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony reflect on an eventful end to the English summer, as Essex claim Championship glory, West Indies yo-yo from dazzling to dismal, and England win a Test series but no one's really that happy about it.Plus, thoughts on the return of international cricket to Pakistan - great news all round, but is it sustainable long-term?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at www.patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony discuss West Indies' win at Headingley: brilliant, historic, and totally out of the blue. Were we too quick to write them off? How good is Shai Hope? And what does it all say about England?Plus, thoughts on Warner in Bangladesh and the jaw-dropping IPL TV deal, and Tony gets very excited about the prospect of another royal baby.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony discuss England's huge win over West Indies at Edgbaston. Did the day/night experiment work? Is Stuart Broad quite a good bowler? And are West Indies really this bad?Plus, thoughts on Afridi, scheduling, and Guernsey v Jersey, and Tony officially becomes a celebrity.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony reflect on another one-sided Test match at the Oval. Are England actually good after all? Is Roland-Jones the real deal? Was this Stokes's best innings? And why are we not seeing any close Test matches at the moment?Plus, thoughts on the Women's World Cup, Tony tries out his broadcasting voice, and Adam gets some new idols.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam & Tony reflect on a rollercoaster start to the England-South Africa Test series. Are England as bad as the defeat at Trent Bridge suggests? How can they fix the batting? And is Philander a better all-rounder than Stokes?Plus, thoughts on Ireland and Afghanistan joining the Test cricket party, and a holiday bantathlon gets more competitive than you might expect.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feed the snake and it will grow. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony discuss another great Test match at Headingley. Did England let is slip, or were New Zealand just too good? What are the keys to the Kiwi 'brand'? And with a month to go til the Ashes, should England fans be quietly confident? Or quietly terrified? Plus, analysis of a breezy win for Australia in Dominica - how are the Aussies shaping up? Also this week:WCS hosts dazzle on the cricket fieldThe Tony Curr Effect leads to trouble at the OvalAdam isn't sure what currency they use in GreeceTony feeds the snake and it grows (not a euphemism) All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy merch at cafepress.co.uk/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It doesn't git any butter thun thus. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony reflect on an astonishing Test match at Lord's. Is Stokes the new Flintoff? Is Cook the new Cook? Are England good again? And what do New Zealand have to do to get more than two Tests a series? Plus, some thoughts on the Trevor Bayliss appointment, Adam drones on (mercifully only for about ten minutes) about KPgate, and Tony doesn't know where the ant killer is. All this and more on the latest installment of the World Cricket Show - buy merch at www.cafepress.co.uk/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were working as a waitress in a cocktail bar. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony discuss the latest chaos in the England camp. Moores is no Moores - right decision? Who should replace him? And what about the way in which the news broke? Plus, analysis of West Indies' remarkable win in Barbados. A glimpse of a brighter future? Also this week:Tony sidles up to the Countess of WessexGuernsey give a right old pasting to the Scandinavians in ICC Div 1Adam looks after the moneyTony gets up for BallsHow many election references can Adam crowbar into the show? All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy merch at cafepress.co.uk/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everybody knows, Badger loves...the World Cricket Show. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony discuss, of all things, an England Test win away from home. Did West Indies throw it away in Grenada, or was Anderson just too good? Is the real Alastair Cook back? And will Trott keep his place? Also this week:Adam gets one-upped by a beanie babyKP gets on the wrong trainStuart Broad goes Back to the FutureTony spends a surprising amount of time talking about badgers All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy merch at cafepress.co.uk/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May the fours be with you... On the pod this week, Adam and Tony discuss a surprisingly gripping draw in Antigua. England failed to finish the job on the final day - but should they blame themselves? Or just applaud Jason Holder and the West Indies? Plus, James Anderson breaks some sort of record (though you probably haven't heard about it), and Rajasthan sweep all before them in the IPL. Also this week:Tony gets caught up in a birthday party (and ends up at the Randy Paddle)Adam doesn't actually read the news anymoreThe crowd in Antigua is a little on the ancient sideTony doesn't like fruit, even pan-friedEveryone's so excited about the new Star Wars movie they just might burst All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy merch at cafepress.co.uk/cricketshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.