The Cricket Podcast

The great Ashwin has retired from Test cricket duty for India. After the Brisbane Test v Australia Ashwin decided to call it a day after finding out he would not feature in the rest of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. How much will India miss him and what next in their series v Australia? Elsewhere England completed their tour of New Zealand. They lost the final Test thanks to fiery bowling from Will O'Rourke, runs for Williamson and more wickets for Santner and Henry. Are their questions that England need to answer, what is the future of Bethell and Crawley? Vote TCP! - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-cricket-podcast/ Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two big Tests to talk about on this week's episode of The Cricket Podcast. England were taking on New Zealand in the second of three matches, and they came up good again. Joe Root and Harry Brook scored the runs, prompting a conversation about who really is the world's best player. On the bowling side Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick and Brydon Carse ran riot again. AND! In Australia, the Aussies fought back to level the Border Gavaskar trophy at 1-1. A stinging defeat for India in this one thanks to Mitchell Starc and Travis Head's excellent performances. Vote TCP here: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-cricket-podcast/ Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England won in New Zealand thanks to a big hundred from Harry Brook and some excellent fast bowling by Brydon Carse. With a year to go until the next Ashes series are things coming together for England and Stokes? Elsewhere Australia have been in meltdown after losing a single Test match to India. What's going on there? Are they all too old? Do India have them on the run? Is the Border Gavaskar Trophy over already! Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys react to the IPL auction, with Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer earning unbelievable paydays. Hundreds of players were auctioned to various IPL teams with some players receiving life changing sums. We also talk about Australia's first Test victory over Australia, how the heck did that happen? Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack and Ross talk about England's white ball your of the West Indies. England lost the ODI series, but bounced back to win the T20 series. What did we learn from the matches, and is Jacob Bethell the next big thing? Then they talk about Australia v India, in the much anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy series. Across 5 Test matches the Aussies will take on India, in a series likely to establish who the greatest side in Test cricket currently is. Can India storm the castle again? Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The IPL retention deadline has passed which means all 10 teams have now confirmed which players they are retaining ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. Some teams went big, some teams sent players home, and some big names have been left out. We give our reaction to every team's retentions - who has made the best call? Remember, get 20% + free shipping at manscaped.com with the code CRICKETPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pakistan bounced back from their first Test humiliation to win their series v England. Sajid Khan and Noman Ali were the heroes for the hosts, but do Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, etc now have questions to answer? India were also in action, and in a stunning outcome have lost their first home series in 19. New Zealand were the unlikely victors as the comfortably beat the hosts in the second Test to take an unassailable 2-0 lead. Mitchell Santner the hero in that one. Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pakistan bounced back from defeat in the first Test to level their Test series v England. On an interesting pitch Pakistan's spinners came to the fore as they ripped through England in both innings. England will hope that they can bounce back in the next Test. In the women's T20 World Cup there have been a string of upsets, with none of England, Australia and India making the final. South Africa and New Zealand will play off for the trophy meaning the competition will have a new winner. Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recrords were broken as England piled on 823 to beat Pakistan. Pakistan should have been safe after a mammoth first innings score of their own, but in the second innings they wilted under pressure. A double century for Joe Root and a triple century for Harry Brook led the way for England. They go 1-0 up in the series and look streets ahead of a poor Pakistan team. Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cricket Podcast discuss England's upcoming tour of Pakistan, previewing the series and talking about whether Ben Stokes' injury changes the odds. They also cover the IPL retention rules, what is new in that tournament and what are the implications for the upcoming mega-auction. And finally they talk about the women's T20 World Cup, which has started in the UAE. Are India already at risk of elimination? Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia lead England after 3 games of the ODI series. Travis Head scored a blistering 150 in the first game as a new look England subsided. Where next for this England ODI side, and how good are Australia? Meanwhile, India face Bangladesh while Sri Lanka backed up their exploits in England with a solid home win over New Zealand. 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING at Manscaped.com with the code CRICKETPOD Socials: @thecricketpod Support us: patreon.com/thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England are taking on Australia in consecutive white ball series. Travis Head and Liam Livingstone have lit up the matches so far, but what will happen when we take a look at England's new look ODI team? Meanwhile the county cricket season is coming to its conclusion. T20 Blast Finals day drew criticism towards the ECB as many stars were unavailable on England duty. Does the ECB hate this competition? Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A fine century from Pathum Nissanka followed a fantastic bowling effort on Day 3 of the 3rd test as Sri Lanka ran out 8 wicket winners in the 3rd and final test of the series. Despite Ollie Pope's first innings 154, England were outplayed Sri Lanka deserve all the plaudits for an excellent display. We dig into the details, asking whether England were complacent, and has cricket gone bonkers about bad light? As always, you can get 20% off + free shipping at manscaped.com with the code CRICKETPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England have selected Josh Hull for the 3rd Test against Sri Lanka at the Oval. The inexperience 6'7" left armer has no first class record to speak of, but could he reprise the Chris Tremlett role at the next Ashes? We also talk Pakistan who are up to their usual crazy tricks, and was Mark Watt robbed of a wicket? Also, Ross has some big news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England are 1-0 up in their series v Sri Lanka as the teams head to Lord's. It's been a run fest for Joe Root in the series so far, as he notched up yet another ton v Sri Lanka who must be sick of him. What doe think of the Test cricket so far, and what do we make of developments in the cricket broadcasting space? Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England's Test series v Sri Lanka is underway with the first Test taking place at Old Trafford in Manchester. England have had to make some changes going into the series, but things went well for the hosts as they bowled out Sri Lanka and added 20 runs before play ended. In Part 2 we cover Hundred finals weekend as the 2024 edition reached its climax! Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear... Facebook: / thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/... Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys talk about Ben Stokes' hamstring injury, which has ruled him out of the Test series v Sri Lanka and threatens to rule him out of their away trip to Pakistan. How will England react to this, and why didn't they pick Sam Curran? They also chat about The Hundred and other news from around cricket. Shakib Al-Hasan refuses to play in Canada and James Anderson is looking for a gig on the franchise circuit. Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England have named their squad for their series v Sri Lanka. Jordan Cox and Olly Stone join the side as injury replacements, and Dan Lawrence will open the batting, which make for some interesting talking points on Stokes' men. Later in the show we discuss the 2024 version of The Hundred, and how it fits into the wider sporting world. Is it still good, what is the future for it, and have Hampshire screwed themselves? Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England completed a 3-0 series win over West Indies at Edgbaston. Jamie Smith, and Ben Stokes were the big run scorers, as the bazball boys piled on more runs. Mark Wood was the star with the ball as he made use of reverse swing to blow away West Indies with his express pace. Halfway through England's Test sumemr we review the series as a whole. Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a Test match that looked evenly poised England suddenly roared to victory in the evening session of the second Test v West Indies. They go 2-0 up thanks to Runs from Root and Brook, as well as a clutch of wickets for Shoaib Bashir. Earlier in the Test Ollie Pope and Kavem Hodge scored tons, and we saw Mark Wood dial up the speed, as he broke England's speed record! Head to Serious Cricket to find your cricket gear for 2024: www.serioussport.co.uk/cricket?af=the-cricket-podcast Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices