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Wisden Cricket Weekly
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Jan 31, 2025 · 18 minAshes Daily: England drop seven catches as Australia reassert their dominance
Katya, Yas and Ben on a miserable second day for England as Annabel Sutherland and Beth Mooney punish a sloppy fielding display. In association with Metro Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 30, 2025 · 16 minAshes Daily: Australia on course to take the series 16-0
Katya and Yas on the opening day of the MCG Test where Australia carried over their dominance from the white-ball leg of the tour. In association with Metro Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- WCJan 30, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
Adil Rashid helps England bounce back in India & Dan Lawrence joins the show
Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and ESPNCricinfo's Matt Roller discuss England's T20I series against India so far, picking their best XIs and reviewing some of the standout performers from both sides. Elsewhere in the show there's chat about West Indies' win in Pakistan, a thrilling Big Bash final, the sale of The Hundred and more. Mark Butcher joins the show to chat about the ongoing T20I series, while Katya Witney speaks to Dan Lawrence about his time in the ILT20, the franchise circuit and England ambitions. 0:00 Intro / 2:48 India vs England / 12:41 What's England's best XI? / 23:10 Adil Rashid / 31:07 India / 37:22 Mark Butcher / 47:24 The Hundred / 51:50 Pakistan vs West Indies / 54:26 Big Bash / 59:02 T20 league round-up / 1:03:19 Understanding T20 tactics / 1:12:31 Dan Lawrence interview / 1:24:36 Outro Did you know 1/4 men in the UK suffer low Testosterone? That's where our partners Manual want to help! Use code WEEKLY45 for 45% off your blood test kit: https://bit.ly/WisdenManual2025 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our brand new Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 ✍️ LATEST NEWS: https://www.wisden.com 📱 SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket ❓ DAILY QUIZ: Take on our daily cricket quiz: https://www.wisden.com/quizzes/daily-quiz 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY: Print: https://bit.ly/WCMPrint Digital: https://bit.ly/WCMDigital #Cricket #INDvENG #EnglandCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 29, 2025 · 45 minWomen's Cricket Weekly: How big is the gap between England and Australia?
It's gone from bad to worse over in Australia for England, who find themselves 12-0 down and on the verge of a humiliating clean sweep heading into this week's Test at the MCG. Yas Rana, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Ben Gardner and Katya Witney discuss another tough week for Heather Knight's side, the gulf between the two teams, a potential new captain and more. 0:00 Intro / 1:26 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 27:03 England's batting / 28:29 A change of captain? / 32:21 World Cup qualification / 33:02 U19 World Cup / 41:25 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 metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket to champion the future of girls’ cricket. 👀 PATREON Sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 ✍️ LATEST NEWS: https://www.wisden.com 📱 SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket ❓ DAILY QUIZ: Take on our daily cricket quiz: https://www.wisden.com/quizzes/daily-quiz 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY: Print: https://bit.ly/WCMPrint Digital: https://bit.ly/WCMDigital #Cricket #EnglandCricket #WomensAshes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 25, 2025 · 20 minAshes Daily: Charlotte Edwards joins the show as England are heavily beaten in Adelaide
A dominant performance from Australia as they clean sweep the T20I leg of the Ashes. England great Charlotte Edwards joins the show and answers questions from our live audience at East Molesey CC in Surrey. In association with our partners at Metro Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- WCJan 23, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
India hammer England, responding to critics & Will Smeed joins the show
Yas Rana and Phil Walker discuss India's convincing victory against England in the first T20I, an England Lions century for Rocky Flintoff and Phil responds to Fox Sports, who took exception to WCM's Test XI of 2024. There's also Mel Farrell's brilliant interview with Will Smeed, as well as Mark Butcher on the start of the white-ball Bazball era and Pakistan's win against West Indies. 0:00 Intro / 2:13 India vs England / 20:19 Mark Butcher / 31:17 Phil responds to Fox Sports / 40:51 England Lions / 45:59 Will Smeed interview / 1:07:47 Outro Did you know 1/4 men in the UK suffer low Testosterone? That's where our partners Manual want to help! Use code WISDEN45 for 45% off your blood test kit: https://bit.ly/WisdenManual2025 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our brand new Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 ✍️ LATEST NEWS: https://www.wisden.com 📱 SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket ❓ DAILY QUIZ: Take on our daily cricket quiz: https://www.wisden.com/quizzes/daily-quiz 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY: Print: https://bit.ly/WCMPrint Digital: https://bit.ly/WCMDigital #Cricket #EnglandCricket #INDvENG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 23, 2025 · 20 minAshes Daily: England fall agonisingly short in rain-affected contest
England's winless run in the Women's Ashes continued, losing the second T20I by six runs on DLS. Katya and Yas discuss an entertaining but ultimately frustrating game for the tourists – one that saw proceedings brought to an early end by a downpour during the final over. Head over to our Patreon channel to listen to the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/c/WisdenCricket In association with Metro Bank: metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 22, 2025 · 35 minWomen's Cricket Weekly: Australia retain the Women's Ashes – what next for England?
Australia have officially retained the Women's Ashes at the earliest possible opportunity, winning all three ODIs and the first T20I. Yas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill chat about another dominant Australia performance, England's disappointing campaign and more. 0:00 Intro / 1:18 Australia / 7:05 England / 14:25 Sophia Dunkley / 17:50 Time for change? / 23:53 Alex Hartley / 32:24 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 metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket to champion the future of girls’ cricket. 👀 PATREON Sign up to our brand new Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 ✍️ LATEST NEWS: https://www.wisden.com 📱 SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket ❓ DAILY QUIZ: Take on our daily cricket quiz: https://www.wisden.com/quizzes/daily-quiz 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY: Print: https://bit.ly/WCMPrint Digital: https://bit.ly/WCMDigital #Cricket #EnglandCricket #WomensAshes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 20, 2025 · 17 minAshes Daily: England's Ashes dream officially over after Australia win 1st T20I
England's Ashes dream is officially over after Australia won the first T20I in Sydney by 57 runs and took an unassailable 8-0 lead. Katya and Yas react to the result. Head over to our Patreon channel to listen to the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/c/WisdenCricket In association with Metro Bank. Fancy hosting a Women's Ashes watchalong at your local cricket club? Find out more and enter here: https://bit.ly/MBAshesWatchalong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 17, 2025 · 19 minAshes Daily: England outplayed again as Australia clean sweep the ODIs
Australia are just one win away from retaining the Ashes after an 86-run win in Hobart helped them clean sweep the ODIs. Ben and Yas react to another disappointing defeat for England. Head over to our Patreon channel to listen to the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/c/WisdenCricket In association with Metro Bank. Fancy hosting a Women's Ashes watchalong at your local cricket club? Find out more and enter here: https://bit.ly/MBAshesWatchalong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- WCJan 16, 2025 · 2 hr 7 min
Picking the best Test innings and spells of 2024, James Vince's Championship snub and a chat with Dan Worrall
Three weeks into January 2025, it’s awards time! Yas Rana, Phil Walker and Ben Gardner reveal Wisden’s best Test innings and spells of 2024, as well as the magazine’s Test XI of the year. Mark Butcher joins to chat about James Vince’s decision to quit first-class cricket for the PSL, there’s an exclusive interview with Dan Worrall, a round-up of all the franchise T20 leagues going on at the moment and much more. 0:00 Intro 1:05 Best innings 29:43 Best spells 44:35 Best Test XI 55:47 Mark Butcher on James Vince 1:15:24 Sam Cook 1:22:29 Dan Worrall interview 1:47:59 Other news 1:50:31 T20 leagues 1:58:18 Wisden Cricket Monthly 2:01:02 Outro 🤝 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Treat yourself to an annual digital subscription for just £23.99 and get your first issue for only 99p! https://pocketmags.com/offer/trinorth-ltd/wcmnewyear Use code WCMWWFREE24 when you subscribe monthly to the print version and receive your first issue for free (£3.67 per month thereafter)! https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/wisden/ 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our brand new Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 ✍️ LATEST NEWS: https://www.wisden.com 📱 SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket ❓ DAILY QUIZ: Take on our daily cricket quiz: https://www.wisden.com/quizzes/daily-quiz 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY: Print: https://bit.ly/WCMPrint Digital: https://bit.ly/WCMDigital #Cricket #TestCricket #T20Cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 15, 2025 · 37 minWomen's Cricket Weekly: England fluff their lines twice – is there any way back?
Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and Katya Witney reflect on England's disappointing start to the 2025 Women's Ashes, losing the first two ODIs. 0:00 Intro / 1:01 England's approach / 12:13 Conditions / 16:13 Reasons for optimism / 27:00 Heather Knight & Jon Lewis / 30:47 Ireland vs India / 33:30 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 metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket to champion the future of girls’ cricket. 👀 PATREON Sign up to our brand new Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 ✍️ LATEST NEWS: https://www.wisden.com 📱 SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket ❓ DAILY QUIZ: Take on our daily cricket quiz: https://www.wisden.com/quizzes/daily-quiz 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY: Print: https://bit.ly/WCMPrint Digital: https://bit.ly/WCMDigital #Cricket #EnglandCricket #WomensAshes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 14, 2025 · 20 minAshes daily: England fail to chase 181 as familiar problems resurface
Australia are 4-0 up in the Ashes after successfully defending 180 in Melbourne as England fail to get over the line in a chaotic run chase. Katya and Yas react to an extremely entertaining game. Head over to our Patreon channel to listen to the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/c/WisdenCricket In association with Metro Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 12, 2025 · 13 minAshes daily: Australia go 1-0 up - a missed opportunity for England?
Ben and Yas react to the first ODI of the 2025 Ashes. Australia go 1-0 up in Sydney. You can listen to the full episode on the Wisden Patreon channel. In association with Metro Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 10, 2025 · 48 minWomen's Cricket Weekly: Previewing the 2025 Women's Ashes, with Nat Sciver-Brunt
Yas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill preview the 2025 Women's Ashes – which gets underway this weekend – before Katya Witney is joined by a very special guest in Nat Sciver-Brunt, England's all-format superstar. 0:00 Intro / 1:11 Women's Ashes preview / 27:28 Nat Sciver-Brunt interview / 44:12 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 metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket to champion the future of girls’ cricket. 👀 PATREON Sign up to our brand new Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 ✍️ LATEST NEWS: https://www.wisden.com 📱 SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket ❓ DAILY QUIZ: Take on our daily cricket quiz: https://www.wisden.com/quizzes/daily-quiz 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY: Print: https://bit.ly/WCMPrint Digital: https://bit.ly/WCMDigital #Cricket #EnglandCricket #WomensAshes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- WCJan 9, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
Australia win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, two-tier Test cricket & should England boycott Afghanistan?
Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and Phil Walker reflect on the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which saw Australia win the SCG Test and take the series 3-1. There's chat about both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's struggles, Jasprit Bumrah's workload and what the triumph means for this generation of Australian players. Elsewhere in the show there's discussion about the ICC's reported plans to introduce a two-tier system for Test cricket and calls for England to boycott their Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan. Mark Butcher also joins Yas to chat about the role of the spinner in Australian Tests and the start of the SA20. 0:00 Intro / 2:58 Rohit Sharma / 12:31 Virat Kohli / 17:17 India / 20:46 Scott Boland / 25:23 Mark Butcher / 37:03 Two-tier Test cricket? / 52:33 Graeme Smith / 55:48 Should England boycott Afghanistan? / 1:14:37 Outro 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our brand new Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 ✍️ LATEST NEWS: https://www.wisden.com 📱 SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket ❓ DAILY QUIZ: Take on our daily cricket quiz: https://www.wisden.com/quizzes/daily-quiz 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY: Print: https://bit.ly/WCMPrint Digital: https://bit.ly/WCMDigital #Cricket #AUSvIND #TestCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 4, 2025 · 53 minWomen's Cricket Weekly: The state of women's cricket in India
Yas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss the auction dynamics of the WPL compared to other franchise competitions, before Katya Witney is joined by Karunya Keshav to conduct a deep dive into the state of Indian cricket. 0:00 Intro / 1:17 WPL dynamics / 19:44 The state of Indian cricket / 50:00 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 metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket to champion the future of girls’ cricket. 👀 PATREON Sign up to our brand new Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 ✍️ LATEST NEWS: https://www.wisden.com 📱 SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket ❓ DAILY QUIZ: Take on our daily cricket quiz: https://www.wisden.com/quizzes/daily-quiz 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY: Print: https://bit.ly/WCMPrint Digital: https://bit.ly/WCMDigital #Cricket #IndianCricket #WPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- WCDec 30, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
Australia win MCG thriller and South Africa are WTC finalists
Our final podcast of 2024, and two Boxing Day classics to review. Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and Mark Butcher react to Australia's thrilling win against India at the MCG, as well as South Africa's victory against Pakistan which saw them secure World Test Championship final qualification. There's also chat about whether the WTC is actually good, there's finally an update on the 2025 Champions Trophy and England have announced a squad for that tournament. 0:00 Intro / 1:05 Australia vs India / 7:54 Sam Konstas / 15:18 Steve Smith / 20:33 Virat Kohli / 24:52 Nitish Kumar Reddy / 30:32 Jasprit Bumrah / 38:49 South Africa vs Pakistan / 42:39 World Test Championship / 50:39 Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan / 52:53 Champions Trophy / 1:00:18 England's squad / 1:07:27 Outro 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our brand new Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 ✍️ LATEST NEWS: https://www.wisden.com 📱 SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket ❓ DAILY QUIZ: Take on our daily cricket quiz: https://www.wisden.com/quizzes/daily-quiz 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY: Print: https://bit.ly/WCMPrint Digital: https://bit.ly/WCMDigital #Cricket #SAvPAK #AUSvIND Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 29, 2024 · 50 minWomen's Cricket Weekly: Ashes squads announced, schedule concerns and does the format need changing?
Yas Rana, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Lauren Winfield-Hill react to the announcement of England and Australia's Ashes squads. There's also discussion about the tour's relentless schedule, the Test being played last and whether it's time for the format of the women's Ashes to change. 0:00 Intro / 1:13 Scheduling / 12:06 Warm-up matches / 16:35 Time for a change? / 20:37 Australia / 27:57 England / 33:45 Format / 40:39 Future of women's Tests / 46:38 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 metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket to champion the future of girls’ cricket. 👀 PATREON Sign up to our brand new Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 ✍️ LATEST NEWS: https://www.wisden.com 📱 SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket ❓ DAILY QUIZ: Take on our daily cricket quiz: https://www.wisden.com/quizzes/daily-quiz 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY: Print: https://bit.ly/WCMPrint Digital: https://bit.ly/WCMDigital #Cricket #EnglandCricket #AUSvENG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices