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Cricket commentator Charlie Harden discusses England Cricket’s rise, Australia’s imminent decline, random cricket stats, and anything vaguely related to cricket on this weekly 20-minute podcast. The show includes previews and reviews of professional matches, critiquing and praising player performances — all despite Charlie being nowhere near that level as a cricketer. Grab yourself a drink or a snack and nestle into this gem…
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From the toss, to the pitch, to a combined Ashes XI, this episode has it all. Are Australia in trouble? Is Pope 'actually' in the runs? Is there less or more pressure on Root this time around? This is not an 'Ashes Preview' but an eruption of Ashes thoughts... so basically an Ashes preview. Enjoy!
Pat Cummins out, Scott Boland in and Steve Smith as Captain but what else does no Cummins mean for Australia? Who will be the fifth fast bowler in the Australian Cricket Ashes Squad?
Bashir, Jacks or Bethell? The First Ashes Test looms ever closer as the anticipation rises for the first ball in Perth. Meanwhile, Charlie looks back at which bowlers have a good record at the Perth Stadium, since its birth, who are England's spin options and finishe with his final decision. Nestle in to episode 3 of Ashes Questions...
It is either an Ashes debut or an Ashes comeback for one of these 11 options to open the batting for Australia. Some have had their chance, some have waited patiently. Will Konstas keep his spot, or will Mitch Marsh make a shock return? Your Ashes questions are being answered right here, so comment your next question below and nestle in for heaps of stats...
Episode 1 of Ashes Questions. Ollie Pope has possession of the number 3 spot but Jacob Bethell has had some brilliant moments this year. Who will England pick? Here are all the stats you need to find your answer.
2 English blokes review the hand-shake palaver as the 4th test between England and India fizzles to a draw. Record-breaking Root, scintillating Stokes and what changes are needed for both sides to win at the Oval? Charlie is joined by Charlie to discuss all things England-India! His key tags are below Charlie Cooke Cricket Podcast @charliecooke_ on TikTok
A nail-biting test cricket match between England and India comes to a terrific finish as serious words are exchanged from both sides and time-wasting causes chaotic controversy. This review most certainly lives up to the drama of the 3rd test as Charlie goes berserk leaving you to ask yourself, What Is He On About?
Gill averages 146 against England this summer with 430 runs in one gam! Akash Deep takes 10 upon returning to the Indian Test side as they roll England and win by 336 runs. England bowlers suffers after 6 ducks in their first innings for a combined 15 balls. If that wasn't enough for England, Australia white-washed West Indies, 2-0 and 14-year-old Suryavanshi hit the England U19s for a 53-ball hundred and a 31-ball 86! A great week for England...
The second guest of the series, Gareth Schreuder, is one of the great cricket coaches and a man who has played with WTC winners, Marco Jansen and Tristan Stubbs. He gives his insight into this South African Cricket team and what this WTC Final victory means for the country. Gaz helps Charlie preview England vs India for a tremendous series starting tomorrow! The show ends with the three cricketing legends whose first names are also palindromes! Have a think as you listen...
A Huge Test Starts Tomorrow! Here is a full preview of the WTC final predicted lineups and player stats. England have released their test squad 12 days early and Bethell is not going to play, fact! This pod also includes a T20 Blast roundup. Could this get any better?
The episode begins with a review of the England vs West Indies ODI cricket series then I predict the T20 team for England's 3-match series vs West Indies. We culminate with the greatest left-hander XI of all time! Enjoy liquid cricket...
Charlie reviews England's first test game of the summer against Zimbabwe along with a full review of the County Championship so far... Also included in the show is England's Starting XI for the India Test Series and England's ODI Lineup for the 3-match series against the West Indies. Enjoy some elite England Cricket waffle!
England's Test Summer Starts This Week! Here's A Full Preview and a Round-Up Of County Championship Cricket last week. This Episode Also Contains A Review Of The County Select XI's 128-run win over...... Zimbabwe. Dont Forget To Ask Yourself That Question.
County Championships Performances of the Week and Many Squad Reviews are inbound! Squads have been released for the World Test Championships and the County Select XI to play Zimbabwe. Most importantly however, England Cricket has released their Test, ODI, and T20 Squads for Zimbabwe and the West Indies, respectively. Enjoy this almighty round-up!
As Suryavanshi steals the show, this podcast never forgets its roots of County and England Cricket which is the main talking point as always. Why was Nottinghamshire vs Sussex such a big game? Who are the best county opening batters in 2025 and will they be rewarded or forgotten? Without further ado, ask yourself, What Is He On About?
The Great Debate Of The England Spinner: Who Should It Be? How Many? Do We Even Need A Proper Spinner? Ahmed, Bashir, Leach etc. Performances from all over the County Championship are taken care of and delivered by Charlie as he gives his view on that controversial catch by Jamie Porter which took Essex to victory over Worcestershire. Who is your England Test Spinner?
Charlie embraces the top performers from County Championship Week 2 and 6 Players that need to be picked for England this Summer (but probably won't). Finally, who will England Play against Zimbabwe and How would I change it? Enjoy!
A Return To Glory! A magnificent first round of County Championship cricket comes to a close and we go back at it again on Friday. Harry Brook is given the white ball captaincy for England as Zak Crawley gets cleaned up by an Aussie. Worcestershire come back from 516 runs behind to save an incredible draw against Somerset and many more County Championship stories. Enjoy!
Charlie discusses the key stories you need to know about heading into the county champs this year, McKinney at Durham, Vince not at Hampshire and Bashir to Glamorgan. Do County Cricket performances carry as much weight as it used to when fighting for England Test spots? Finally, the episode ends with Can you guess the England test cricket legend from these 5 clues? Enjoy!
Charlie debates (with himself) who should bat at number 3 for England in Test Cricket. Before this, David Warner asks the English fans to boo him! Don't make this on your terms, Davey, this was gonna happen anyway. Pakistan get obliterated as they rebuild from their Champions Trophy demolition and Mark Wood is out for the whole summer, poor lad. Anyway, enjoy, as you ask yourself, What Is He On About?
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