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Wisden Cricket Weekly

Wisden Cricket Weekly

Join Mark Butcher, Cameron Ponsonby and our rotating cast of brilliant journalists for a weekly digest of the biggest stories from both English cricket and the wider world game.

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    England cruise into the final! How can they beat Australia? And Hayley Matthews' passionate plea

    Published Jul 3, 2026

    Katya and Lauren react to England's victory against South Africa at The Kia Oval, discuss Hayley Matthews' comments after West Indies' defeat and look ahead to Sunday's final against Australia. 0:00 Intro / 0:41 Metro Bank / 1:03 England / 12:29 South Africa / 19:14 Australia vs West Indies / 27:14 Scheduling / 32:21 Final preview / 36:19 Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, cha

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    Ben Stokes retires... so what next? New Zealand win the series & Ireland's famous results against India

    Published Jun 30, 2026

    Cameron, Lawrence and Phil reflect on another chaotic week, one which saw Ben Stokes retire from international cricket and New Zealand win the series 2-1 at Trent Bridge. Also on the show, Nathan Johns joins us to chat about Ireland's historic 2-0 T20I series victory against India, the current T20 World Cup champions. 0:00 Intro / 0:34 KIA UK / 1:02 Initial reactions to Stokes' retirement / 7:34 Who takes over as captain? / 15:54 Key & McCullum / 28:24 The state of the England Test team / 32:44

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    India’s T20 World Cup exit, and semi-finals preview with Lisa Sthalekar

    Published Jun 30, 2026

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    Katya sits down in the studio with former Australia captain turned broadcaster Lisa Sthalekar & ESPNCricinfo's Firdose Moonda to preview the upcoming T20 World Cup semi-finals, as well as India's exit and everything else we've seen over the past week. 0:15 Intro 0:39 Metro Bank This Feels Different 1:00 Group stage reflections 9:34 Final group stage games & England vs South Africa 18:05 NZ say goodbye to legends 22:48 Why no quarter-finals and performance of lower-ranked teams 27:18 Pakistan 31:

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    BUTCH REACTS: Ben Stokes' England retirement & New Zealand win the series after Trent Bridge victory

    Published Jun 29, 2026

    Cameron and Butch react to a wild 24 hours following Ben Stokes' international retirement, and New Zealand's deserved series victory after a dominant performance at Trent Bridge. KIA UK 🚗 Find out more about Kia’s range of EVs: https://www.kia.com/uk/electric-hybrid-cars/electric-cars/ Win tickets to England vs Sri Lanka: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-england-srilanka/ Find out more about Kia's Young Cricketer competition: https://www.kiaoval.com/sign-up-for-kias-young

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    England seal semi-final spot, and what the ICC's new pregnancy guidelines mean for female cricketers

    Published Jun 26, 2026

    Katya & Lauren discuss another week of the women's T20 World Cup as England confirm their semi-final spot, South Africa find their feet & Chamari Athapaththu's stunning century leads Sri Lanka to a dominant win over Ireland. Lauren then speaks about the ICC's recent issuing of return to play post-pregnancy guidelines. 0:15 Intro 1:32 Metro Bank: This Feels Different 1:51 England beat West Indies and confirm semi-final spot 6:48 High scoring at the World Cup 12:23 Sri Lanka vs Ireland 16:02 Tazmi

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    Ben Stokes breaks his silence, four changes for Trent Bridge and England’s relationship with the WTC

    Published Jun 24, 2026

    Cameron, Ben and Phil react to Ben Stokes’ press conference, look ahead to the Trent Bridge Test, discuss their 12-point WTC deduction for slow over rates and more. We apologise for the quality of Ben's audio this week. 0:00 Intro / 1:06 KIA UK / 1:34 Audio disclaimer / 2:00 Ben Stokes / 22:45 Roasting Party / 23:10 Team news / 30:28 WTC points deduction / 34:55 2027 Test news / 38:10 Gullivers Sports Travel / 39:21 England vs India white-ball tour / 46:36 Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly / 47:05 W

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    South Africa stun India, West Indies eye semi-finals, and what’s next for Scotland?

    Published Jun 22, 2026

    In a bumper episode of the Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast Katya & The Scoop's Regina Suddahazai break down the twists and turns of the women's T20 World Cup as it enters its third week and the tables take shape. 0:15 Intro//1:00 Metro Bank: This Feels Different //1:22 England remain unbeaten & Dunkley impresses//7:35 England Test squad for India//16:30 Frankie Mackay on New Zealand's iffy World Cup and future prospects//46:45 Scotland coach Craig Wallace on their impressive World Cup show

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    BUTCH REACTS: Ben Stokes & Gus Atkinson recalled for third NZ Test following incident investigation

    Published Jun 22, 2026

    Cameron and Butch react to the fallout from the Stokes-Atkinson incident, with both men recalled to England's squad for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. This week's longer podcast episode will be recorded and released on Wednesday. KIA UK 🚗 Find out more about Kia’s range of EVs: https://www.kia.com/uk/electric-hybrid-cars/electric-cars/ Win tickets to England vs Sri Lanka: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-england-srilanka/ Find out more about Kia's You

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    Lauren reacts to Nat Sciver-Brunt’s ‘devastating’ injury, and New Zealand’s dire T20 World Cup start

    Published Jun 18, 2026

    Katya and Lauren Winfield-Hill cover the latest goings on at the 2026 T20 Women's World Cup. 0:15 Intro 0:57 Metro Bank: This Feels Different 1:19 Nat Sciver-Brunt injury & Dunkley to come in? 17:23 New Zealand’s poor World Cup 22:16 Pressures of fielding 24:56 Susie Bates 26:07 Sri Lanka & West Indies 30:08 South Africa 32:55 Metro Bank Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, cham

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    England make four changes for The Oval, Williamson retires & a fresh twist in the BBL merger saga

    Published Jun 16, 2026

    Cameron Ponsonby, Ben Gardner, Lawrence Booth and Mark Butcher look ahead to the second Test at The Kia Oval, with England making at least four changes from their Lord's XI. Also on the show, Kane Williamson's retirement, the latest from the County Championship, and Alex Malcolm provides an update on the BBL merger saga. 0:00 Intro / 0:46 KIA UK / 1:13 Mark Butcher / 17:33 Brendon McCullum / 24:47 England's XI / 30:39 Ollie Robinson / 32:29 Kane Williamson / 43:23 MNDA chat with Chris Broad / 50

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    England’s strong start, Australia brush aside South Africa & why so many drops? With Lisa Sthalekar

    Published Jun 15, 2026

    Katya is joined by Ben Gardner & The Scoop's Anjali Doshi to round up what was an action packed opening weekend at the women's T20 World Cup that saw England impress against Sri Lanka, Australia dominate against South Africa & India sweep Pakistan aside. 0:15 Intro//0:57 Metro Bank: This Feels Different //1:17 England’s impressive opening performance //5:17 Danni Wyatt-Hodge //9:30 Freya Kemp //11:52 West Indies vs New Zealand //19:55 Why did NZ leave out Susie Bates?//22:45 Dropped catches acro

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    Women's T20 World Cup preview, with Mark Butcher & Lauren Winfield-Hill

    Published Jun 12, 2026

    Butch & Lauren Winfield-Hill join Katya to preview the women's T20 World Cup which begins this week at Edgbaston as England play Sri Lanka. 0:15 Intro //1:00 Metro Bank //3:43 What success looks like in this World Cup //11:00Who would Lauren bring in from the 2017 team? //12:05 England//22:00 West Indies//23:02 Chance of an upset //27:06 Group 1 vs Group 2//29:43 South Africa //33:15 Australia //39:33 India//42:45 Players to watch //44:25 Predictions //46:25 Metro Bank England is about to experi

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    Key refuses to back Stokes as captain, Root to lead at The Oval & England considering alcohol ban

    Published Jun 11, 2026

    Cameron Ponsonby, Mark Butcher and Phil Walker on the latest from the Stokes-Atkinson incident including Rob Key's press conference, Stokes' unclear future and the decision to appoint Joe Root as interim captain. KIA UK 🚗 Find out more about Kia’s range of EVs: https://www.kia.com/uk/electric-hybrid-cars/electric-cars/ 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenC

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    Documentary: Inside England’s 2009 Women’s T20 World Cup triumph

    Published Jun 10, 2026

    With the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup getting underway this week, Katya looks back on the last time England hosted the tournament in 2009, a tournament they won. Whilst England's 2017 World Cup win is often attributed as being a momentous moment for the women's game in the UK, the 2009 T20 World Cup laid the foundations for what was to come. On-field heroes Claire Taylor and Lydia Greenway, as well as coach England Mark Lane and journalist Raf Nicholson, speak to a different sporting landscape, an

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    Ben Stokes' England future in doubt

    Published Jun 9, 2026

    Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Mark Butcher, Katya Witney and ESPN Cricinfo's Matt Roller to try and make sense of the rapidly-developing Stokes-Atkinson nightclub story. We apologise if you can hear any of the building work going on in the background outside the studio. 0:00 Intro / 1:08 KIA UK / 1:35 Mark Butcher / 20:23 Stokes-Atkinson incident / 29:48 How does it impact the team? / 34:49 Lord's pitch / 41:07 Roasting Party / 42:20 Women's T20 World Cup / 51:48 Win Women's T20 Blast Finals Day

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    Ollie Robinson's dream return & Lord's pitch under fire as England win first Test vs New Zealand

    Published Jun 7, 2026

    Cameron, Ben and Phil react to England's 115-run victory against New Zealand in the first Test of the series at Lord's. KIA UK 🚗 Find out more about Kia’s range of EVs: https://www.kia.com/uk/electric-hybrid-cars/electric-cars/ Watch the Women's T20 final in style: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket-best-seats-wisden/ Test drive Kia's EV2: https://www.kia.com/uk/new-cars/ev2/ 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to ou

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    What’s England’s strongest World Cup XI after an impressive chase vs India? With Nat Sciver-Brunt

    Published Jun 5, 2026

    Katya & Lauren analyse England's selection headaches after they completed an impressive chase at Taunton to take the T20I series against India. Katya is then joined by England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to discuss her fitness ahead of the World Cup, and Sophia Dunkley on her summer so far. 0:15 Intro 0:39 Metro Bank This Feels Different 1:00 England’s series win over India 5:28 Knight & Capsey & England’s impressive chase 10:20 Nat Sciver-Brunt on fitness & WC preparation 20:07 What will England’s

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    Are people underestimating New Zealand? England vs NZ Test series preview, with Rachin Ravindra

    Published Jun 3, 2026

    Rachin Ravindra

    Cam, Lawrence and Phil look ahead to the start of the English Test summer – with input from New Zealand star Rachin Ravindra – ahead of the first Test at Lord's, and review everything else that's been going on in the world of cricket. 0:00 Intro/ 1:18 Kia UK / 2:07 England / 13:04 New Zealand / 18:11 Rachin Ravindra interview / 39:23 Keith Prowse / 42:21 ICC changes / 54:25 Win Kia's Best Seats in the House / 55:01 The Hundred / 59:14 T20 Blast / 1:02:05 Big Bash / 1:03:14 IPL / 1:07:52 Other cr

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    Butch reacts to England's Lord's Test squad vs New Zealand, Bashir over Rehan & Stokes' changing role

    Published Jun 2, 2026

    Cam and Butch discuss the 12-strong squad announced by England on Tuesday afternoon for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. KIA UK 🚗 Find out more about KIA’s range of EVs: https://www.kia.com/uk/electric-hybrid-cars/electric-cars/ 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #CountyCricket #TestCricket

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    Knight's concerning form, England's lack of firepower & Tilly Corteen-Coleman on her rise to the top

    Published May 29, 2026

    As the World Cup hones into view Katya & Lauren Winfield-Hill break down England's T20I form following India's commanding performance in Chelmsford yesterday. Katya then speaks to England's new star Tilly Corteen-Coleman about her rise to the World Cup squad and life since turning pro. 0:15 Intro //0:53 MetroBank Champion of Women’s and Girls’ Cricket//1:21 England's T20I form & Amy Jones//3:25 England's batting order & Heather Knight's form//17:25 England's bowling attack //18:17 Sophie Ecclest

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    How England could replace Bethell, the ECB's commercial worries & what to expect from Bazball this summer

    Published May 27, 2026

    An action-packed show for Cam's first episode in the hosting chair. There's chat about the structure of the English summer, potential financial struggles for the ECB in 2027, replacements for the injured Jacob Bethell, England Lions' defeat to South Africa A, Bangladesh's series win against Pakistan and so much more. 0:00 Intro / 1:45 KIA UK / 2:14 Mark Butcher / 16:31 English summer scheduling & finances / 27:46 Jacob Bethell & England vs New Zealand / 40:34 England Lions / 44:18 Women's podcas

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    Inside the South Asian Cricket Academy’s expansion into women’s cricket, with Isa Guha

    Published May 23, 2026

    Isa Guha

    In a bonus episode of the Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast Katya explores the expansion of SACA (South Asian Cricket Academy) into the women's game, sitting down with broadcaster and Take Her Lead founder Isa Guha, SACA founder Dr Tom Brown & The Scoop's Regina Suddahazai. 1:23 Metro Bank: ECB’s Champion of Women’s and Girls’ Cricket//1:52 Intro to SACA//4:12 Barriers for female south-Asian cricketers//9:27 SACA partnership with Take Her Lead//13:04 Regina's experiences & different ways of

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    One-off Tests, an exciting England Lions squad and Yas' Wisden podcast journey comes to an end...

    Published May 20, 2026

    A sad episode today as we officially say goodbye to Yas ahead of his departure from Wisden Towers on Friday. He's joined in the studio one last time by Ben and Butch to tackle the future of Tests, an England Lions squad and a busy week of County Championship action, before signing off with a couple of listener questions. What a ride it's been! ❤️ 0:00 Intro / 1:21 KIA UK / 1:50 Test cricket / 15:53 English summers / 19:21 Win T20 Blast tickets / 19:47 England Lions squad / 26:14 County Champions

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    Sophie Devine on retirement, future ambitions, player psychology & her final World Cup

    Published May 19, 2026

    In this week's Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast Katya & Lauren speak with New Zealand legend and titan of the game Sophie Devine. In a fascinating chat Sophie delves into her retirement decision, her approach to captaincy, player psychology & a whole lot more. 1:00 Metro Bank: ECB’s Champion of Women’s and Girls’ Cricket 1:15 Retirement decision & final World Cup 7:21 Evolving approach to the game and future ambitions 15:22 Captaincy and leadership 19:58 Difference in preparation across gen

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    England’s unconvincing win, Shabnim Ismail’s international return & Australia’s big selection call

    Published May 14, 2026

    In a bumper episode of this week's Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast, Katya & Lauren review the 1st Women's Metro Bank ODI between England and New Zealand with the second being washed out yesterday. Katya then speaks to Paul Dennett to cover off the announcement of Australia's World Cup squad, and Kirstie Gordon on switching her allegiances back to Scotland. 0:15 Intro//0:52 MetroBank Champion of Women’s and Girls’ Cricket//1:05 First Metro Bank ODI vs NZ//4:55 England's fielding//12:02 England's ru

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    England announce first Test squad of the summer! Ollie Robinson returns, Emilio Gay to open & where’s Jofra Archer?

    Published May 13, 2026

    This week on the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast Yas is joined by Phil Walker & Lawrence Booth to discuss England's Test squad announced earlier today, before rounding up another week of County Championship cricket and Bangladesh's extraordinary Test victory over Pakistan. 0:15 Intro//0:47 KIA UK//2:00 Initial squad thoughts//5:48 Ollie Robinson//14:42 Sonny Baker & Emilio Gay//23:02 Shoaib Bashir & Rehan Ahmed//31:35 Win T20 Blast tickets thanks to KIA//32:07 Butch on squad announcement//50:35 Ba

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    “It’s disruptive” | England vs New Zealand series preview & the impact of Nat Sciver-Brunt’s injury

    Published May 8, 2026

    This week on the Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast Katya and Lauren preview the upcoming Metro Bank ODI series between England and New Zealand amid the news that Nat Sciver-Brunt will play no part in England's World Cup preparations following a calf injury. Yas then speaks with Hampshire's Ella McCaughan. 0:15 Intro//1:03 Nat Sciver-Brunt's injury news//4:49 England's options to replace NSB//11:15 England in transition //17:10 England's best XI & Jodi Grewcock //23:05 New Zealand//27:40 Ella

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    Butch on England's spin options, Marcus North for national selector & Cam Steel on the county grind

    Published May 7, 2026

    This week on the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast Yas & Butch break down the various spin options England could go for this Test summer. Then, Lawrence Booth and Surrey's recently retired Cameron Steel join Yas in the studio at Lord's to discuss the county grind as England's potential new selector Marcus North & today's New Zealand Test squad announcement. 0:15 Intro//1:33 Butch on England's spin options//21:57 Cam Steel on retirement//24:31 Mason Crane & England's spin bowling options//33:00 Cam's

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    Actor Rory Kinnear on his love for cricket, watching Surrey & a special fondness for Dom Sibley

    Published May 5, 2026

    Something a bit different from the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast as Yas pulls up a stool at the White Bear in Kennington alongside actor Rory Kinnear and Wisden Cricket Monthly Managing Editor Matt Thacker. Rory charts his love of the game from childhood through to his current Surrey membership, as well as discussing being on the cricket judging panel at the British Sports Book Awards. 0:15 Rory's relationship with cricket //5:33 The Oval & favourite Surrey moments //14:31 What does cricket have

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    “He’s the best bowler in England” | Butch analyses England’s Test fast bowling options this summer

    Published May 1, 2026

    Whilst the race for England's Test opener continues this weekend, Butch & Yas turn to who may comprise England's bowling attack in June. Name-checks for Sonny Baker, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Porter, Sam Cook & Matt Potts. 0:15 Who is winning the race for bowling spot?//5:15 Could England turn to Ollie Robinson? 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Digital for £13.99: https://pocketmags.com/offer/trinorth-ltd/wcmenglishsummer2026 Print for £39.99: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/wcm2026 👀 PA

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    England T20 World Cup squad special, with Charlotte Edwards & Nat Sciver-Brunt

    Published Apr 30, 2026

    Katya Witney speaks to England's head coach & captain, Charlotte Edwards & Nat Sciver-Brunt, about the World Cup squad announced this week as well as the huge summer ahead. Katya then unpicks the squad in further detail with Lauren Winfield-Hill, before rounding up the array of stories emerging from both the international & county game including England's surprise training camp with the British Army. 0:15 Intro//1:44 Charlotte Edwards on World Cup squad//8:10 Tilly Corteen-Coleman//13:27 Dani Gi

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    The rapid rise of Asa Tribe & why have there been so many draws in the County Championship?

    Published Apr 28, 2026

    This week on the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast Yas is joined by Katya & The Cricketer's Nick Friend in the library at Lord's to discuss the various stories to have emerged from another week of County Championship cricket. Before all of that though, Yas & ESPNcricinfo's Andrew Miller interview Glamorgan opener Asa Tribe on his ambitions in international cricket & his remarkable journey from Jersey cricket to England Lions. 0:15 Intro//1:45 Asa Tribe Interview//31:00 Who will open for England in J

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    Alice Capsey on future England ambitions, managing expectations & why she’s picked up the wicketkeeping gloves again

    Published Apr 22, 2026

    This week Katya Witney speaks to Lauren Winfield-Hill about Yorkshire's first win of the season and other goings on in the Metro Bank One Day Cup, including the bizarre bat gauge controversy at The Oval over the weekend. Katya & Lauren then speak with England star Alice Capsey about recent England training camps, the upcoming World Cup and handling pressure at the international level. 0:30 Intro & county round up//4:30 Kira Chathli bat controversy//13:20 Alice Capsey preamble//16:05 Alice Capsey

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    Emilio Gay’s England ambitions, County Championship injury subs fiasco & James Rew pushes his case

    Published Apr 21, 2026

    A bumper episode of the Widen Cricket Weekly podcast this week, as Yas & Vithushan Ehantharajah sit down with Durham's Emilio Gay to discuss his winter tour with the England Lions and aspirations going into this season. Yas, Ben & The Telegraph's Will Macpherson then pick apart England's options as the County Championship season rolls on, and give their takes, along with Butch's, on the recent spate of injury substitutions. Yas then speaks with Elliot & Reuben from TruGuard. 0:15 Intro//2:33 Emi

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    59% of pro male cricketers are privately educated: What is English cricket doing about the state school divide?

    Published Apr 17, 2026

    The Wisden Cricket Weekly podcast gives a peep behind the Patreon curtain for a special episode on the state of state school cricket in the UK. A report released by the Sutton Trust earlier this year highlighted male pro cricketers to be 59% privately educated, and Yas sits down with journalist Cameron Ponsonby to unpack things a little more, before speaking to Saj Mahmood on the Knight-Stokes Cup & the launch of cricket equipment company Reeqip. 0:00 Intro //1:30 Cameron Ponsonby unpacks his re

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    "It's impossible to justify" | Why have England prioritised intra-squad matches over county cricket?

    Published Apr 16, 2026

    This week Katya Witney speaks to Lauren Winfield-Hill & Phil Walker in the studio about the action-packed start to the season, before Phil sits down with England World Cup winner Sarah Taylor for a deep dive on all things England Lions, dealing with anxiety and agoraphobia & curating her perfect slip cordon. 0:31 Intro & Lauren's start to the season//12:23 Amu Surenkumar//14:57 Davina Perrin//18:34 England player availability//28:35 Sarah Taylor preamble//37:09 Sarah Taylor The Metro Bank Girls

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    Wisden Almanack Special with Tom Holland & Lawrence Booth

    Published Apr 15, 2026

    On Wisden week Yas speaks to Lawrence Booth about all things Almanack as the 2026 edition is released on Thursday, before speaking to rival podcast host Tom Holland about his favourite cricketers & relationship with the game itself. 0:00 Intro & Wisden's award winners / 6:57 Other snapshots from the Almanack / 15:52 Tom Holland preamble & Ashes chat / 19:44 Relationship with English cricket / 26:46 Top three favourite cricketers / 31:29 Quickfire questions 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Digita

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    Joe Root EXCLUSIVE: How long I'll continue playing, "not envying Kohli" & scoring hundreds in Australia

    Published Apr 13, 2026

    Last month, Phil Walker travelled up to Sheffield for an exclusive sit-down interview with the one and only Joe Root. They chatted about the Ashes, parenthood, fame, unfinished business with England and much more for the latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly. With thanks to New Balance Cricket 🤝 0:00 Intro / 7:35 Joe Root interview starts / 10:47 Jacob Bethell / 12:48 The Hundred / 16:51 Yorkshire / 19:55 Jonny Bairstow / 22:32 Motivation / 26:04 Ashes / 35:00 Dealing with fame / 39:56 The fut

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    Butch Reacts: The race for England places heats up, Jamie Smith’s technical change & Euro Cup chat

    Published Apr 11, 2026

    Butch Reacts

    Butch & Yas on the race for England spots as the County Championship got underway last week, Jamie Smith's technical adjustments since the Ashes & the prospect of a European cricket nations cup. 0:15 Intro & England spots up for grabs//7:41 Jamie Smith's technical changes//14:27 The Euro Cup //18:57 Why don't England help non-big three nations? 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Digital for £13.99: https://pocketmags.com/offer/trinorth-ltd/wcmenglishsummer2026 Print for £37.99: https://forwardpres

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    “I felt like I wasn’t good enough” | Kate Cross on life after England & an in-depth county preview

    Published Apr 10, 2026

    This week Katya Witney speaks to The Cricketer's Nick Friend & Ben Gardner to preview the county season ahead, before speaking to Lancashire quick Kate Cross about her post-England career ambitions. 0:31 Intro & MetroBank One Day Cup predictions//2:52 Teams losing their international players//12:16 Alexa Stonehouse//14:31 Australian imports//18:33 Tier Two & Glamorgan's future//23:40 Breakout stars//28:25 England watch//39:08 Kate Cross on career post-England//53:46 What are the panel looking fo

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    “The future's bright” | Behind the scenes of Yorkshire’s Tier One transition

    Published Apr 9, 2026

    This week Katya Witney speaks to Lauren Winfield-Hill & Yorkshire women's Head Coach Rich Pyrah ahead of Yorkshire's first season in Tier One, as well as a quick chat with Yorkshire & Netherlands batter Sterre Kalis. 0:31 Intro//2:27 Building into first season in Tier 1//8:25 Recruitment over the winter//10:35 Sterre Kalis//18:32 Difference between Tiers 1 & 2//22:17 Positives in new county system//24:23 Two teams one club approach//27:57 Ambitions for the season ahead//30:14 Schedule//33:34 Pla

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    Is there space for James Rew in England’s Test side and should Ollie Robinson be in line for a recall?

    Published Apr 7, 2026

    Yas, Phil and Lawrence discuss the opening round of County Championship action, including centuries for Jamie Smith and James Rew, a thrilling finish at Northants and Ollie Robinson's first innings five-wicket haul. 0:00 Intro / 0:42 Exciting finishes / 5:09 Ollie Robinson / 11:18 Jamie Smith / 17:21 James Rew / 26:13 Pitches / 30:13 Northamptonshire / 33:45 Has the opening round changed our minds at all? / 41:16 Who is England's spinner? / 47:43 Other results / 50:48 Wisden Cricket Monthly offe

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    "There's no clarity" | What is the ICC’s vision for the future of women’s Test matches?

    Published Apr 4, 2026

    This week Katya Witney speaks to Lauren Winfield-Hill & former Australia captain & broadcaster Lisa Sthalekar on the uncertain future of Women's Test cricket, before rounding up what has been a busy period in the international calendar. 0:00 Intro & Lauren on the future of Women’s Test cricket/10:26 Lisa Sthalekar on the ICC’s plan for Women’s Test cricket /31:08 International round-up: Amelia Kerr, Kayla Reyneke & Stafanie Taylor /45:54 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboratio

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    2026 County Championship preview & do dropped England players have a right to be aggrieved?

    Published Apr 1, 2026

    The English summer is nearly here! Yas, Ben and Katya preview the 2026 County Championship, including title favourites, relegation contenders, players to watch and everything in between. Also on the show, disgruntled ex-England players, a look at Sussex's off-field problems, updates from the IPL and PSL, and an extraordinary story coming out of South Africa. 0:00 Intro / 1:45 County Championship Division One / 13:09 Sussex's mismanagement / 19:37 Middlesex and Lancashire's struggles / 26:03 Divi

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    Headaches for Charlotte Edwards? Inside England’s South Africa winter training camp

    Published Mar 27, 2026

    In a bumper episode Katya Witney speaks to Em Arlott & bowling lead Chris Liddle to get an insight into the ongoing England training camp in South Africa. Katya then speaks to new Surrey 50-over captain Kira Chathli about being picked up in the Hundred and being involved in England's other winter training camp in Oman, before rounding off with Lauren Winfield-Hill on how England's potential World Cup squad is shaping up, and winning the WNCL final. 0:39 Intro/3:00 Em Arlott on England's training

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    Brendon McCullum retained: Is he lucky to have kept his job as England's Head Coach?

    Published Mar 24, 2026

    Butch, Yas, Ben and Lawrence react to the news that Brendon McCullum, Rob Key and Ben Stokes will all continue in their roles following England's 4-1 Ashes defeat over the winter. 0:00 Intro / 0:47 Mark Butcher on McCullum, Key, Stokes / 19:01 Were they lucky to survive? / 30:15 What did we learn? / 41:51 Liam Livingstone / 49:37 IPL / 51:35 PSL / 55:08 Outro 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Digital for £13.99: https://pocketmags.com/offer/trinorth-ltd/wcmenglishsummer2026 Print for £39.99: http

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    Nadine de Klerk on South Africa’s T20 World Cup ambitions, dealing with pressure and winning the WPL

    Published Mar 19, 2026

    Katya Witney and Lauren-Winfield Hill speak to RCB & South Africa star all-rounder Nadine De Klerk about playing under pressure in India, her relationship with Marizanne Kapp & her ambitions ahead of this year's World Cup. 0:13 Intro & International schedule/6:15 Playing cricket for RCB in India/10:27 Playing under pressure and taking game to next level/19:09 Relationship with Marizanne Kapp/21:03 Childhood sporting ambitions/29:31 What it's like to play against Nadine/32:52 World Cup cricket/40

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    Are auctions ‘vulgar’? How they really work, and England’s biggest challenges this summer

    Published Mar 16, 2026

    Yas, Phil and The Telegraph's Will Macpherson discuss the biggest stories from The Hundred auction, with input from London Spirit analyst from Freddie Wilde about what it's really like to be involved. Also on the show, an early look ahead to the Test summer, a bizarre run out involving Salman Ali Agha and more. 0:00 Intro / 0:58 The Hundred auction / 11:04 James Coles / 15:15 Scott Currie / 17:55 Abrar Ahmed / 28:00 London Spirit's Freddie Wilde talks auction strategy / 47:17 Purchase WCM, WIN a

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    “Won’t be long before England come knocking” | Butch on James Coles’ record-breaking fee, and are auctions actually good?

    Published Mar 16, 2026

    Butch and Yas chat through the biggest stories from last week's inaugural men's Hundred auction, which saw 21-year-old James Coles bought for £390,000 by London Spirit. 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #TheHundred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    "It's an uncomfortable experience" | Hundred Auction reaction with Lauren Winfield-Hill

    Published Mar 13, 2026

    Katya Witney and Lauren-Winfield Hill on the women's Hundred auction this week that saw player salaries go through the roof. Katya then hosts a panel of Sarah Bryce, Fran Wilson, Lou Meadows & Beth Barrett-Wild to speak about the future of women's cricket. 0:30 Intro & Lauren's Hundred auction experience/04:30 How do players feel about the auction?/06:30 New money in the game and biggest signings/09:15 Salaries: men's vs women's/14:40 Who has the best squads/19:43 Girls in cricket fund panel dis

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    AUCTION REACTION: Dani Gibson becomes most expensive English player in women’s Hundred history

    Published Mar 11, 2026

    Katya Witney and Ben Gardner discuss today's first ever Hundred auction, with franchises both new and old splashing the cash on a day that saw player salary records tumble. 0:29 Intro/1:20 Dani Gibson/5:21 Pre-signings vs auction signings/8:55 High salaries/11:44 Tilly Corteen-Coleman & wicketkeeping market/19:39 Was this actually a mega auction?/21:29 What were the best deals?/23:49 Why are auction dynamics strange?/33:31 Who has the strongest squad? The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in coll

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    India crowned T20 World Cup champions, McCullum set to stay and Bethell’s latest statement hundred

    Published Mar 9, 2026

    Yas and Phil are joined by Lawrence Booth to discuss the final of the T20 World Cup, the future of England's T20 side and the news that Rob Key and Brendon McCullum are expected to continue in their respective roles. 0:00 Intro / 0:26 T20 World Cup final / 13:32 Patreon / 14:04 India vs England / 22:41 What next for England? / 32:30 Key & McCullum / 44:53 Brett Randell / 46:10 Wisden Cricket Monthly / 53:07 Outro 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Digital for £13.99: https://pocketmags.com/offer/t

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    Butch reacts to India's T20 World Cup triumph & Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance

    Published Mar 9, 2026

    Butch and Yas review India's thrashing of New Zealand in the men's T20 World Cup final. 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 #Cricket #IndianCricket #T20WorldCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    What to expect from The Hundred auction, Alyssa Healy’s fairytale ODI ending & a chat with Lauren Filer

    Published Mar 4, 2026

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    Katya Witney and Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss the cancelling of England's training camp in Abu Dhabi before looking ahead to the upcoming Hundred auction next week. Katya then speaks to England's Lauren Filer about her remodelled action & the summer to come. 1:19 Cancelling of England's training camp & World Cup prep/13:25 the Hundred auction/25:40 Alyssa Healy/30:45 Misconduct in women's cricket/36:50 Lauren Filer preamble/39:47 Lauren Filer interview The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in col

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    T20 World Cup semi-final preview and what's next for Rehan Ahmed?

    Published Mar 2, 2026

    Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana discuss England's T20 World Cup campaign so far and look ahead to this week's semi-finals. 0:00 Intro / 0:31 England / 7:21 Rehan Ahmed / 17:31 Jos Buttler / 24:29 India / 30:58 New Zealand vs South Africa / 38:34 Zimbabwe, Pakistan & Sri Lanka / 42:23 England Lions / 44:47 Ranji Trophy / 47:13 Outro 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.y

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    Sophie Molineux’s injury, a deep-dive on the international calendar & Thailand’s World Cup hopes

    Published Feb 27, 2026

    Katya Witney and Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss the breaking news of Sophie Molineux's back injury, before a deep dive on the issues around the international schedule. Katya then speaks to Thailand's coach and captain on their 2028 T20 World Cup ambitions. 1:19 Sophie Molineux injury/8:40 T20I Scheduling/10:40 International vs Franchise/16:20 England's lack of cricket/24:30 Katya's tournament proposal/28:15 Test cricket/30:41 Thailand captain & coach/46:31 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fun

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    England into the semi-finals, Buttler’s concerning form & The Hundred addresses Pakistan shadow ban

    Published Feb 25, 2026

    Yas Rana and Lawrence Booth reflect on another week of T20 World Cup action, with Harry Brook's game-defining knock against Pakistan making England the first of the four semi-finalists. Also on the show, Yas chats to cricket strategist Eddie Fitzgibbon about the future of the Associate Nations. 0:40 Intro/3:25 England’s World Cup performance/7:00 Brook & Buttler/17:42 Usman Tariq & Babar Azam/22:01 England Lions & future England debutants/28:08 Pakistan shadow ban/33:39 India vs South Africa/39:

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    Butch & Azhar Mahmood on the potential Pakistan shadow ban in The Hundred

    Published Feb 22, 2026

    Yas, Butch & Azhar Mahmood discuss both the possibility & ramifications of some teams not bidding for any Pakistan players ahead of next month's Hundred draft. 0:15 Intro/4:42:Butch/21:00 Butch & Azhar Mahmood 30:48 Outro 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1#Cricket #EnglandCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho

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    "I gained 1 million followers in a week" | Lauren Bell on winning the WPL & her soaring social media following

    Published Feb 19, 2026

    Katya Witney speaks to Lauren Bell about her hugely successful time winning the WPL with RCB this month, before discussing the make up of Australia's T20 side & the retirement of Tash Farrant with Lauren Winfield-Hill. 0:56 Intro/4:06 Lauren Bell on WPL & social media/27:57 Annabel Sutherland/33:47 Australia bowling options/37:23 Australia World Cup prep/39:07 Fatima Sana/41:13 Tash Farrant retirement The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of

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    Australia's early exit, predicting the semi-finalists and a chat with Jamie Porter

    Published Feb 18, 2026

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    Yas and Ben reflect on the last week of T20 World Cup action, including Pathum Nissanka's stunning innings that led to Australia's early exit, before previewing the Super Eights. Also on the show, Yas chats to Essex seamer Jamie Porter and Ben hears from Leshia Hawkins about how money from The Hundred is being invested into grassroots facilities to boost access to cricket. 0:00 WPA Health Insurance / 0:41 Intro / 1:21 Pathum Nissanka / 8:14 Australia / 12:15 Super Eights / 29:04 Jamie Porter int

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    Butch reacts: Australia on the brink, England's nervy wins & India thrash Pakistan

    Published Feb 16, 2026

    Yas and Butch discuss Australia's crushing defeat to Sri Lanka, England's nervy wins against the Associate nations & India vs Pakistan. 0:00 Intro Sri Lanka vs Australia / 4:55 England's shaky form / 12:05 Jofra Archer / 14:00 Adil Rashid / 18:23 WPA Health Insurance / 18:47 India vs Pakistan 21:15 Babar Azam 🏥 WPA HEALTH INSURANCE Find out more about WPA Health Insurance, the most trusted health insurer in the UK: https://www.wpa.org.uk/personal 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes

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    Women's Weekly: Lucy Hamilton on what the WPL is really like, maiden Australia call-up and making her WNCL debut at 15

    Published Feb 11, 2026

    Katya Witney & Lauren Winfield-Hill speak to Australia's Lucy Hamilton about her first season in the WPL, getting a Test call-up and playing the WNCL aged 15. 0:56 Intro/1:36 WPL/9:46 Test call up/13:46 Turning pro and social life/24:16 When Lauren first met Lucy/27:06 Influences growing up/30:56 Quickfire questions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of g

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    Butch reacts: Pakistan withdraw India boycott, England’s scare vs Nepal & Sooryavanshi bats like Sobers?

    Published Feb 10, 2026

    Yas and Butch discuss Pakistan's withdrawal of their India fixture boycott, who Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reminds Butch of, and England's last-ball win against Nepal on the opening weekend of the T20 World Cup. 0:15 Intro/5:25 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi/10:25 England vs Nepal/ 13:20 USA v India /16:20 Liam Dawson 🏥 WPA HEALTH INSURANCE Find out more about WPA Health Insurance, the most trusted health insurer in the UK: https://www.wpa.org.uk/personal 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after

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    Nepal nearly stun England, Associates challenge the big teams and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's U19 World Cup heroics

    Published Feb 9, 2026

    Ben, Phil and Yas react after Nepal fell agonisingly short of beating England in Mumbai and ask the question – is there a case to be made that they deserve more of the ICC's revenue split? Also on the show, Babar Azam's struggles, a broader round-up of the first weekend of T20 World Cup action, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's U19 World Cup final heroics and ANOTHER new T20 league... 0:00 WPA Health Insurance / 0:34 Intro / 1:11 Nepal vs England / 22:24 Do Nepal deserve more money? / 36:45 Patreon / 37:15

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    Women's Weekly: Lauren reacts to thrilling WPL final & Netherlands qualify for the T20 World Cup

    Published Feb 6, 2026

    Katya Witney & Lauren Winfield-Hill react to a high-scoring thriller of a WPL final before Katya speaks to Netherlands captain Babette De Leede on her team's qualification for their first ever T20 World Cup. 0:50 Intro/02:06 WPL Final/05:53 Delhi Capitals/08:45 Recovering from WPL final loss/11:55 Lauren Bell/18:44 Social media in women's game/23:32 WPL development this year/26:27 Captain De Leede on leading Netherlands to first ever T20 World Cup The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collabor

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    How the India-Pakistan fallout impacts world cricket, new law changes & Nepal's cricket obsession

    Published Feb 5, 2026

    A packed show for you today! Cricexec's Zee Zaidi explains how Pakistan's boycott impacts the rest of the world game, Paras Khadka talks to Ben about Nepal's cricketing obsession ahead of their game against England and MCC Laws Manager Fraser Stewart tells Yas about some important updates to the Laws of Cricket. 0:00 WPA Health Insurance / 0:45 Intro / 1:27 U19 World Cup / 8:26 What Pakistan's boycott means / 31:51 Sussex / 34:06 Updates to the Laws of Cricket / 56:08 Nepal's cricketing obsessio

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    Pakistan's boycott, T20 World Cup preview & England U19s in the World Cup final

    Published Feb 4, 2026

    Yas and Butch discuss Pakistan's decision to boycott their fixture against India, preview the T20 World Cup and chat about England's victory against Australia in the U19 World Cup semi-final. 🏥 WPA HEALTH INSURANCE Find out more about WPA Health Insurance, the most trusted health insurer in the UK: https://www.wpa.org.uk/personal 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.c

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    How England are shaping up for the World Cup, the future of the world game & Ben Stokes the coach?

    Published Jan 30, 2026

    Ben Gardner & Phil Walker sit down to discuss England's World Cup chances & the recently announced England Lions squad and coaches. Yas Rana then speaks to Wisden board member and cricket strategist Eddie Fitzgibbon on the future of the world game. 0:15 Intro/02:15 U-19 World Cup/04:43 England T20 team for Sri Lanka series/11:27 Harry Brook/25:12 Scotland at the World Cup/29:46 Lions squad coaches/32:29 Stokes post-Ashes/37:07 West Indies vs South Africa/39:32 South Africa World Cup team/40:51 E

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    Australia reveal surprise new captain & NSB scores first ever WPL ton | Women's Cricket Weekly

    Published Jan 29, 2026

    Katya & Lauren react to Sophie Molineux's surprise appointment as Australia captain, as well as Nat Sciver-Brunt's destructive ton in the WPL. 0:33 Intro/01:23 Lauren on Molineux appointment/04:05 Will Molineux make their best XI?/08:11 Could they have split the captaincies?/10:15 Do Australia have too many leaders?/12:30 Are Australia in transition?/13:45 Other squad news/16:45 WPL news & NSB ton/23:43 Outro ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Th

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    "HORRIBLE MESS" – Butch on the Bangladesh World Cup fiasco & England's ODI series win in Sri Lanka

    Published Jan 28, 2026

    Ben and Butch discuss Bangladesh's last-minute exclusion from the T20 World Cup and England's impressive 2-1 ODI series win in Sri Lanka. 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #T20WorldCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Special report: What can women's cricket learn from women's football? | Women's Cricket Weekly

    Published Jan 27, 2026

    A different one for you this week - Katya takes a look at what women's cricket can learn from the enormous strides made in women's football since the Euros win of 2022, speaking to Telegraph women's football reporter Kathryn Batte & Aston Villa Women Managing Director Maggie Murphy. 0:15 Intro/02:37 Kathryn Batte on evolution of the WSL/23:33 Katya reflections /25:25 Maggie Murphy on prioritising equity over equality /47:01 Katya reflections and outro --------------------------------------------

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    “I’d love to coach England” – Jonathan Trott on Afghanistan, the Ashes and coaching ambitions

    Published Jan 26, 2026

    Phil Walker chats with Afghanistan coach and former England No.3 Jonathan Trott to discuss life as an international coach, the Ashes, future coaching ambitions and his own storied England career. 07:44 Journey as Afghanistan coach09:15 Language barrier10:50 Highest & Lowest moments as coach14:13 How Afghanistan punch above their weight18:52 Afghanistan women's team22:43 Future of Afghanistan cricket24:14 Trott's immediate coaching future with Afghanistan & beyond28:59 Ashes reflections 31:41 Sho

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    Could England really miss out on the 2027 ODI World Cup? Butch previews Sri Lanka series

    Published Jan 21, 2026

    Yas and Butch discuss the upcoming ODI series between England and Sri Lanka, with England in need of some wins to get their World Cup qualification back on track against a Sri Lanka side that are near unbeatable on home soil. 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! / wisdencricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: / @wisdencricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    A chat with Mo Bobat: Inside the mind of an IPL winner

    Published Jan 20, 2026

    Phil Walker sits down with Mo Bobat, the Director of Cricket at London Spirit and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They chat about talent ID, auction strategy, what it takes to win, Jacob Bethell, England's Ashes campaign and more. 0:00 Intro / 0:49 Wisden Cricket Monthly / 20:48 Mo Bobat interview / 57:20 Outro 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_c

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    Women's Cricket Weekly: Alyssa Healy retires and Heather Knight’s new non-playing role in The Hundred

    Published Jan 20, 2026

    Yas and Lauren discuss Alyssa Healy's retirement before Katya chats to former England captain Heather Knight on her new non-playing role at London Spirit. 0:00 Intro / 1:22 Lauren on Alyssa Healy retiring / 27:34 Heather Knight interview / 48:23 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonlin

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    Our cricketing hopes for 2026, final Ashes reflections and will the Hundred rebrands work?

    Published Jan 16, 2026

    Yas, Katya and Jim start by putting the 2025/26 Ashes to bed once and for all, before chatting about the rebranding of teams in The Hundred, Shoaib Bashir's new club, our hopes and dreams for 2026 and much more. To finish the show, Tawhid Qureshi runs us through an eventful week in Bangladesh cricket. For Butch's take on the developing situation around Bangladesh and the T20 World Cup, check out Wednesday's episode. 0:00 Intro / 0:39 Ashes / 12:06 The Hundred / 21:14 2026's 'retired out' craze /

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    Butch reacts: The Bangladesh T20 World Cup scheduling farce & South Africa's strange squad

    Published Jan 14, 2026

    Yas and Butch discuss why deteriorating relations between Bangladesh and India are causing complications for the scheduling of the T20 World Cup, a couple of strange omissions from South Africa's squad and some standout names from the SA20. 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.

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    Women's Weekly: Dramatic WPL finishes and a chat with England legend Anya Shrubsole

    Published Jan 12, 2026

    Yas and Lauren discuss a crazy opening weekend of the 2026 WPL before Katya chats to England legend Anya Shrubsole. 0:00 Intro / 0:37 Lauren on WPL 2026 / 17:13 Anya Shrubsole interview 54:18 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls’ cric

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    Women's Weekly: WPL 2026 preview! Power rankings, predictions and players to watch

    Published Jan 9, 2026

    Katya Witney, Rahul Iyer and Aadya Sharma look ahead to the start of the 2026 Women's Premier League. The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls’ cricket. 👀 PATREON Sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTH

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    "COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE" – Butch reviews the Ashes and suggests what England need to change

    Published Jan 8, 2026

    Butch is off his long run to review England's 4-1 defeat in Australia. 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #Ashes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Ashes Daily: Australia win in Sydney but still time for more drama on final day of the series

    Published Jan 8, 2026

    Ashes Daily

    Yas and Ben on the final day of the 2025/26 Ashes. 👀 Sign up to the Patreon for extended episodes: http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 🏠 RIVERSTONE LIVING We are proud to have partnered with Riverstone Living for our Ashes Daily podcast! From beautiful London apartments to five-star service and a thriving community, Riverstone is all about staying independent and inspired. Get in touch with them for a tour today: https://bit.ly/RiverstoneLiving 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket

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    Ashes Daily: Bethell breakthrough hundred lights up the SCG

    Published Jan 7, 2026

    Ashes Daily

    Yas and Cam on day four of the fifth and final 2025/26 Ashes Test at the SCG. 👀 Sign up to the Patreon for extended episodes: http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 🏠 RIVERSTONE LIVING We are proud to have partnered with Riverstone Living for our Ashes Daily podcast! From beautiful London apartments to five-star service and a thriving community, Riverstone is all about staying independent and inspired. Get in touch with them for a tour today: https://bit.ly/RiverstoneLiving 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www

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    Ashes Daily: Passive England put to the sword by Head and Smith centuries

    Published Jan 6, 2026

    Ashes Daily

    Yas and Matt on day two of the fifth and final 2025/26 Ashes Test at the SCG. 👀 Sign up to the Patreon for extended episodes: http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 🏠 RIVERSTONE LIVING We are proud to have partnered with Riverstone Living for our Ashes Daily podcast! From beautiful London apartments to five-star service and a thriving community, Riverstone is all about staying independent and inspired. Get in touch with them for a tour today: https://bit.ly/RiverstoneLiving 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www

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    Ashes Daily: Sloppy England fail to make the most of Joe Root's 160

    Published Jan 5, 2026

    Ashes Daily

    Yas and Lawrence on day two of the fifth and final 2025/26 Ashes Test at the SCG. 👀 Sign up to the Patreon for extended episodes: http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 🏠 RIVERSTONE LIVING We are proud to have partnered with Riverstone Living for our Ashes Daily podcast! From beautiful London apartments to five-star service and a thriving community, Riverstone is all about staying independent and inspired. Get in touch with them for a tour today: https://bit.ly/RiverstoneLiving 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https:/

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    Ashes Daily: Why no spinner? Brook and Root put England in command after surprising Australia selection call

    Published Jan 4, 2026

    Ashes Daily

    Ben and Yas on day one of the fifth and final 2025/26 Ashes Test at the SCG. 👀 Sign up to the Patreon for extended episodes: http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 🏠 RIVERSTONE LIVING We are proud to have partnered with Riverstone Living for our Ashes Daily podcast! From beautiful London apartments to five-star service and a thriving community, Riverstone is all about staying independent and inspired. Get in touch with them for a tour today: https://bit.ly/RiverstoneLiving 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.