Wisden Cricket Weekly

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Mar 15, 2023 · 59 min
Another thriller in NZ, England lose 3-0 in Bangladesh and an early look ahead to the Ashes
Jo Harman, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to yet another thrilling Test in New Zealand, which saw Kane Williamson hit a fourth innings century as the Kiwis beat Sri Lanka off the final ball at Christchurch. The panel discuss the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and a famous series whitewash for Bangladesh, before having an early look ahead to the World Test Championship Final and the 2023 men’s Ashes.There’s also chat about South Africa’s Test series victory against West Indies, the WPL, and more. Unfortunately, Mark Butcher wasn’t able to join the show this week due to extenuating circumstances in Pakistan. He’ll be back separately later in the week or as part of next week’s show. Vote for us: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sp... Runs4Research: http://www.runs4research.org.uk Tom Hixson: http://rb.gy/shg6rc - use code: WISDEN15 for 15% off FrogBox: http://www.frogbox.live/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 8, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
England close to finalising World Cup plans, Australia win in India and the WPL kicks off in style
Phil Walker, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Yas Rana react to England's 2-1 series victory in Bangladesh and discuss what it means for their bid to retain the World Cup trophy in India later this year. There's also a review of Australia's win over India in Indore, a look at the start to the Women's Premier League, Ben tries to make sense of Shaheen Afridi's surprisingly successful promotion to No. 6 in the PSL and the latest on the Yorkshire racism scandal. Get Spond for your club: http://app.spond.com/Wisden Fill out this questionnaire to be in with a chance of winning a free Wisden sweater: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGVHOoNHDigoET5oFRu1vMZ-_9DAMXBovXqiRFx9XVtP96Bw/viewform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 28, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
The best Test comeback ever? New Zealand beat England by one run after following on!
Well, that was wild.Phil Walker, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Yas Rana review one of the most remarkable Test matches of all time, as New Zealand beat England by one run at Wellington. Mammoth knocks from Harry Brook and Joe Root put England in a commanding position, and an excellent first innings showing from England’s bowlers led to Ben Stokes enforcing the follow on. From that point onwards, New Zealand produced a near faultless display. Kane Williamson and Tom Blundell starred with the bat, before an inspired bowling performance from New Zealand’s seamers - particularly Neil Wagner - helped the hosts seal the most dramatic of victories on day five. The panel also discuss England’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh and the conclusion of the Women’s T20 World Cup, as Australia asserted their dominance once again to become world champions for a sixth time. Mark Butcher joins the show to reflect on the Wellington Test and the 2023 Pakistan Super League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 22, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
Exclusive: Rob Key relives a whirlwind first year in the job with Mark Butcher
Rob Key, England’s managing director of men’s cricket, sits down with his former teammate and Sky colleague Mark Butcher to reflect on a mind-boggling start to his tenure and discuss what comes next, for English cricket and the wider game. Afterwards, Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana reflect on the interview, assess England's T20 World Cup chances and discuss the latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly. The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
A vintage BazBall win, Australia's Delhi implosion and England reach a World Cup semi-final
Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana review England’s first Test triumph in New Zealand for 15 years, with Ben Stokes’ side recording a comfortable 267-run victory at Mount Maunganui. They discuss impressive knocks from Ben Duckett and Harry Brook, the importance of Ollie Robinson and a record-breaking performance from Stuart Broad and James Anderson. The panel also reflect on India’s six-wicket victory against Australia at Delhi, which saw the tourists collapse dramatically on the third morning, and the Women’s T20 World Cup as we head towards the business end of the tournament. Mark Butcher joins the show to discuss the tenth win of the BazBall era and to share his experience of the 2023 Pakistan Super League so far. The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 13, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
India hammer Australia at Nagpur, Eoin Morgan retires and a game-changing week for women's cricket
Jo Harman, Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana review the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which saw India beat Australia inside three days at Nagpur by an innings and 132 runs. The panel also look ahead to England’s Test series against New Zealand - with the first Test looking likely to be heavily impacted by storms - Eoin Morgan’s retirement, the WPL auction, Women’s T20 World Cup and much, much more. Mark Boyns from Opening Up Cricket joins the show to talk about their new campaign, The Second Spell, which aims to encourage lapsed or retired players to give cricket another go. The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 7, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
Will Australia be the first side to win in India in over 10 years?
Katya Witney, Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana preview the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which sees the first Test get underway at Nagpur on Thursday. The panel also discuss the Women’s T20 World Cup, New Zealand’s squad for their Test series against England, red-ball vs white-ball, a double century for Tagenarine Chanderpaul - son of Shivnarine - and much, much more. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric... https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 2, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
Jofra Archer takes 6-40 in his second game back – what makes him such a special bowler?
Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana review England's 2-1 ODI series defeat to South Africa, which saw Jofra Archer make his long-awaited return to international cricket and take 6-40 in the final game of the series. There were centuries for Jason Roy, Dawid Malan and Jos Buttler - as well as an impressive knock from Harry Brook in his debut series - but England ultimately slipped to a series defeat with Anrich Nortje, Temba Bavuma and David Miller starring in particular for South Africa. The panel also discuss the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a new role for Mickey Arthur, Dane van Niekerk's exclusion from South Africa's Women's T20 World Cup squad on fitness grounds and more. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric... https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 26, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
Jofra Archer's England return, what 2023 could hold for Will Jacks and Shubman Gill, and a report into the future of West Indies cricket
Mark Butcher, Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana preview England's upcoming ODI series against South Africa, which is set to see Jofra Archer make his long-awaited return to international cricket. Ben, Phil and Yas then discuss the latest action from franchise leagues around the world, Shubman Gill's extraordinary ODI form, a report into the future of West Indies cricket and a massive week for the women's game after the five new women's IPL teams were sold for over $500 million. There's also chat on whether or not Mankads should be banned in recreational cricket. Ebony Rainford-Brent joins Yas and Phil towards the end of the show to show how far her ACE programme has come in the week where it celebrates its third birthday. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric... https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
WCM’s Test team of 2022, more Mankad chat and another brand new T20 league
Jo Harman, Phil Walker, Katya Witney and Yas Rana talk through Wisden Cricket Monthly’s men’s Test team of 2022 and WCM’s cross-format women’s XI of the year. There’s also discussion on the first ever women’s U19 World Cup, the future of the commercial side of the women’s game and much more. Mark Butcher joins the show to give his view on Mankads, including how they’re likely to go down in the recreational game this summer, and tells us what his initial thoughts are on the ILT20. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-64 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 12, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Inside England's Test revolution with Ben Duckett, Jofra Archer's return and the SA20
Ben Gardner, Jo Harman & Yas Rana discuss the start of South Africa's brand new T20 competition - the SA20 - which saw Jofra Archer take three wickets on his return to competitive cricket in the tournament's opening fixture. The panel look ahead to both the Women's T20 World Cup and Australia's Test tour of India, before discussing Cricket Australia's decision to cancel the ODI series against Afghanistan, some more Shakib Al Hasan drama in the Bangladesh Premier League and much more. Ben Duckett also joins the show to chat with Yas about his whirlwind 2022, which saw the 28-year-old earn a recall to England's Test side and score a maiden Test ton during the historic tour of Pakistan. Use the code WISDEN22 at www.charlestyrwhitt.com to get 20% off anything, including shirts, polos, chinos and knitwear. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric... https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 5, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
Our hopes for 2023 and how cricket's laws are actually made
Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to the biggest stories of the last week, from Rishabh Pant's fortunate escape after a horrific car crash in India, to doubts over Babar Azam's captaincy and the latest batch of England Lions squads. The panel also discuss the commentary around a controversial week in the Big Bash that saw Adam Zampa and Michael Neser produce moments in the field that weren't to everyone's liking. Ben chats to Fraser Stewart, the head of cricket at the MCC, about the process behind putting together the laws of the game. Mark Butcher joins the show late on to share his hopes for the game in 2023. The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop You can enter the Wisden Cricket Photograph of the Year competition here: https://wisden.com/wisden-cricket-photograph-of-the-year-competition-terms-and-conditions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 28, 2022 · 1 hr 9 min
End of year special – the best ever year for the England men's side?
Mark Butcher, Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana round up a remarkable year for the England men's side with the podcast's annual festive review. They react to a pair of England squad announcements that saw returns for Dan Lawrence, Stuart Broad, Matt Potts, Olly Stone and Jofra Archer. They also share their 'moments of the year' and our listeners get in touch with their favourite memories of 2022. Use the code WISDEN22 at www.charlestyrwhitt.com to get 20% off anything, including shirts, polos, chinos and knitwear. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric... https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 20, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
Rehan Ahmed stars as England complete 3-0 series win – how will England fit Bairstow back into the side?
England made it three wins out of three in Pakistan to end a remarkable year in Test cricket. Harry Brook was in the runs again and Ben Foakes enjoyed an impressive Test on his return to the side while Rehan Ahmed set pulses racing with a record-breaking debut. The panel of Phil Walker, Jo Harman, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana review the Test and discuss how England will look to get Jonny Bairstow back into the XI when he returns from injury. There's also discussion on the Australia-South Africa Test at the Gabba and the rest of the action from the international game from the last few days. There is also an interview with one of Rehan Ahmed's mentors, Jigar Naik, who has worked with Ahmed ever since he joined the Leicestershire academy. Get in touch with Yas, Ben, Jo and Phil at podcast@wisden.com. You can get 20 per cent off at Charles Tyrwhitt with the code WISDEN22 – https://www.charlestyrwhitt.com/uk/home Get 20 per cent off your tickets for the Festival of Cricket through this link: https://premier.ticketek.co.uk/shows/show.aspx?sh=FOC23&EG=DISCOUNT&EP=WISDEN Buy the latest Wisden Cricket Monthly magazine here: https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-63 You can get the digital version of the magazine for just £2 a month here: https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 16, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
Celebrating 10 years of Root and 20 years of Anderson as England players
Phil Walker, Katya Witney, Jo Harman and Yas Rana celebrate a decade of Joe Root as an international cricketer and 20 years of James Anderson in an England shirt by sharing some of their favourite moments of the two England greats. The panel also look ahead to the 3rd Pakistan-England Test at Karachi, before reflecting on the latest DCMS hearings on racism in cricket, England women's ongoing tour of West Indies, Kane Williamson stepping down as New Zealand Test captain and much, much more. Use the code WISDEN22 at www.charlestyrwhitt.com to get 20% off anything, including shirts, polos, chinos and knitwear. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric... https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
England beat Pakistan in Multan thriller to seal historic series victory
Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to another famous win for England after they beat Pakistan by 26 runs in a thriller at Multan to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead. The panel discuss Harry Brook's wonderful third-innings hundred, England's outstanding pace bowlers and Abrar Ahmed, the impressive young Pakistan leg-spinner who claimed 11 wickets on his Test debut. There's more about Ben Stokes' leadership, key umpiring decisions and a controversial catch late on the fourth day. Mark Butcher also joins the show to give his thoughts. Use the code WISDEN22 at www.charlestyrwhitt.com to get 20% off anything, including shirts, polos, chinos and knitwear. Head to the Wisden Shop: wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 8, 2022 · 46 min
What went wrong for Pakistan, how Labuschagne compares to the greats and picking an all-time BazBall XI
Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Yas Rana reflect on what went wrong for Pakistan in their defeat to England at Rawalpindi, build an all-time dream BazBall XI and discuss the ongoing West Indies-England women series, which has come under fire for its poor coverage. The panel also discuss a Marnus Labuschagne masterclass, Kraigg Brathwaite's performances, David Warner's leadership ban and two famous ODI wins for Bangladesh against India. Use the code WISDEN22 at www.charlestyrwhitt.com to get 20% off anything, including shirts, polos, chinos and knitwear. The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-62 You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 5, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min
A classic England win as Ben Stokes throws convention out the window
Mark Butcher, Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to a famous Test win for England against Pakistan at Rawalpindi - one that must surely rank as one of their greatest overseas victories in Test history. They discuss a brilliant captaincy performance from Ben Stokes, England's relentless approach with the bat, a mammoth effort from Ollie Robinson and James Anderson, criticism of the flat pitch and much, much more. Use the code WISDEN22 at www.charlestyrwhitt.com to get 20% off anything, including shirts, polos, chinos and knitwear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
England's chance to make history in Pakistan and Rehan Ahmed's extraordinary rise
Mark Butcher, Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana preview England’s Test series against Pakistan, taking an in depth look at the inclusion of 18-year-old Rehan Ahmed in the squad, as well as debating the balance of England’s XI for the first Test. The panel also discuss the appointment of Luke Wright as an England selector, potential private investment in The Hundred, why Australia’s Test series against West Indies could well be one to forget and much more.Use the code WISDEN22 at www.charlestyrwhitt.com to get 20% off anything, including shirts, polos, chinos and knitwear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 22, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min
Working out the point of the Australia-England series and previewing the Pakistan-England Tests
Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana review the Australia-England ODI series that saw the hosts hammer an England side fresh from their T20 World Cup triumph. Also, the trio talk about Jason Roy's future as an ODI player, who will accompany Root and Buttler in the England middle order at next year's World Cup, and Steve Smith's return to form with a remodelled technique. There's also discussion on the Pakistan Test squad for their upcoming series against England and the appointment of Jon Lewis as England women's head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices