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Lively debate and discussion about the game on and off the field with a focus on English cricket. Featuring ESPNcricinfo's writers and reporters.

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204 episodes
Updated July 14

Episodes204

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July 14 · 57 min
Bye-bye Baz (sort of)
England are looking for a new Test head coach after Brendon McCullum was sacked - but he will stay on with the white-ball teams. Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vish Ehantharajah to unpick the latest news
June 30 · 1 hr 1 min
Stokes. Flames. Out
Ben Stokes ended his England career in spectacular fashion at Trent Bridge. Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller and Matt Roller attempt to make sense of it all, as well as give some credit to New Zealand.
June 24 · 53 min
Curfew kerfuffle
Ben Stokes is back and England have a series to win. But is it all that straightforward? Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vish Ehantharajah to try and make sense of the last week.
June 16 · 39 min
No Stokes, but can new-look England fire?
Matt Roller and Vish Ehantharajah sat down at The Oval to discuss England selection, Brendon McCullum's press conference and what the future holds for Ben Stokes
June 9 · 41 min
Stokes storm overtakes pitch battle
England won at Lord's, but that's not the story anymore. Alan Gardner is joined by Matt Roller and Vish Ehantharajah to discuss the latest controversy engulfing England's Test team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 2 · 48 min
New Zealand, new England?
The first Test of the summer is almost upon us. Can Brendon McCullum's team change? Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller and Vish Ehantharajah discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19 · 59 min
Selection SZN
England have announced their squad to take on New Zealand next month, and there are plenty of familiar talking points. Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vithushan Ehantharajah to go through them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 5 · 56 min
Knocking down an open door
Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vithushan Ehantharajah to discuss potential comebacks for Ollie Robinson and Mason Crane as the Test summer draws closer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 21 · 1 hr
Opening gambit. Plus: Baker's cooking
Alan Gardner is joined by Matt Roller and Vish Ehantharajah to discuss the runners and riders to open for England, while Sonny Baker talks about his flying start to the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 7 · 45 min
Let's go, Champo
The county season has begun amid talk of an England selection reset. Alan Gardner, Matt Roller and Vish Ehantharajah discuss the latest from the shires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 11 · 53 min
Baz to square one?
England’s winter ended with defeat in the T20 World Cup semi-final. What have we learned? Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller and Vithushan Ehantharajah discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 3 · 51 min
Still in it, could win it
England have been scrappy but found match-winners on their way to the T20 World Cup semi-finals. Next up: India in Mumbai. Alan Gardner is joined by Matt Roller and Vish Ehantharajah to assess their chances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 5 · 56 min
Brook side drama rumbles on
England won both ODI and T20I series in Sri Lanka amid more questions about Harry Brook’s behaviour. Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Matt Roller to discuss all that and preview the T20 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 20 · 46 min
Hard SL
England are straight back into action after the Ashes, with a white-ball tour of Sri Lanka. Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Andrew Fidel Fernando to preview the series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 9 · 1 hr 19 min
Crash and (b)urn
England went down 4-1 after another Ashes defeat in Sydney. On the pod, Alan Gardner was joined by Andrew Miller and Andrew McGlashan to sum up a grisly tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 29, 2025 · 58 min
MCG so... weird
England won a Test in Australia for the first time in 15 years, but the result was a lot of head-scratching. Alan Gardner was joined by Andrew Miller and Alex Malcolm to assess another two-day finish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 23, 2025 · 53 min
Adelaide to rest
Bazball is over, as are England's hopes in the 2025-26 Ashes. Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Alex Malcolm to assess the fallout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 9, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Broken in Brisbane
Was the Gabba the venue where Bazball went to die? Alan Gardner is joined on the pod by Andrew Miller and Andrew McGlashan to perform another England autopsy after Australia go 2-0 up in the Ashes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 2, 2025 · 50 min
Pink ball, Bazball, Gabba gamble
With the England looking to keep their Ashes hopes alive, Alan Gardner is joined by Andrews Miller and McGlashan to preview the second Test in Brisbane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23, 2025 · 56 min
Travball 1-0 Bazball
After England’s dramatic two-day capitulation to start the 2025-26 Ashes, Alan Gardner hears from Vish Ehantharajah and Alex Malcolm about what went down in Perth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Bye-bye Baz (sort of)

Stokes. Flames. Out

Curfew kerfuffle

No Stokes, but can new-look England fire?

Stokes storm overtakes pitch battle

New Zealand, new England?

Selection SZN

Knocking down an open door

Opening gambit. Plus: Baker's cooking

Let's go, Champo

Baz to square one?

Still in it, could win it

Brook side drama rumbles on

Hard SL

Crash and (b)urn

MCG so... weird

Adelaide to rest

Broken in Brisbane

Pink ball, Bazball, Gabba gamble

Travball 1-0 Bazball