Join Jack, Max, and Ross as they dissect all the latest from the Women's World Cup. There's plenty to get stuck into with some high-stakes knockout cricket on the cards and the group stages delivering some classic finishes and surprise results. Who is looking good heading into the semi-finals? Can a dark horse still pull off a shock? And what were the biggest talking points to emerge from the tournament's crunch games so far? The boys also turn their attention to the England men's team as they wrap up their series in New Zealand. After a tour of mixed fortunes, what are the takeaways for a side still trying to build momentum? The podcast brings you the sharp analysis and humorous debate you've come to expect, covering all the major stories from around the cricketing world. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are we overthinking the Ashes media frenzy? Absolutely. But are we going to stop? Absolutely not. This week, we're slicing through the pre-series noise surrounding Australia and England to figure out if there's any actual cricket news hiding in plain sight. From the outrageous hot takes to the eyebrow-raising squad whispers, we're dissecting all the Ashes build-up as the countdown begins to the summer's biggest series. And while the gents have been busy with verbal sparring, the Women's World Cup has been delivering the real drama in India. We break down the thrilling finishes and celebrate the standout performances that have lit up the tournament this past week. We'll recap Australia's relentless dominance and discuss how England has found its rhythm after a shaky start. Tune in for everything you need to know from both sides of the cricket world. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ashes are HERE! And what about the Women's World Cup?! The boys are back to dissect the biggest talking points in cricket this week! First up, England's Men's Ashes squad has just been announced. Was the selection panel smoking something? Are the openers good enough? Will Bazball survive Down Under, or will it all end in a disastrous 5-0 hammering? We go through the ins and outs, the shock inclusions, and the baffling omissions that have the cricket world talking. Then, we turn our attention to the Women's World Cup! Australia are the overwhelming favourites, but can anyone actually stop them? We break down the chances of England and the dark horses, pick out the key players to watch, and look at the brutal schedule that could make or break a campaign. Plus, we cover all the latest news from around the world. Tune in for the sharp analysis, passionate debate, and questionable predictions you've come to expect! Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us for a recap of the England vs. Ireland T20I series, where England showcased a dominant performance, winning 2-0 overall. We'll highlight Phil Salt's explosive batting displays, including his incredible 89 off 46 balls against Ireland, which followed a record-breaking 141 not out against South Africa just days before the series. Did Salt cement his place as a T20 superstar with these sensational performances? Later, we'll delve into the contentious 2025 Asia Cup, focusing on the controversial caught-behind dismissal of Fakhar Zaman in the India vs. Pakistan match. We'll unpack why Pakistan filed an official complaint to the ICC regarding the TV umpire's decision and the earlier refusal by Indian players to shake hands with the Pakistan team at the toss and after the game. This incident led to Pakistan's complaint against match referee Andy Pycroft to the ICC. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob Bethell finally showed good on his talent with an impressive century in a thumping win over South Africa to hand England a consolation win in the ODI series. Attentions then turned to the T20s where the first one finished in slightly farcical fashion following a day of rain. Elsewhere, the SA20 auction wrapped up with Dewald Brevis pocketing the big bucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Brook's England have lost their Series v South Africa and face being whitewashed. The Cricket Podcast boys dive into the action from the two ODIs talking through the good and bad from both matches. And, earlier in the podcast they wrap up The Hundred, as The Oval Invincibles completed the Three-peat and Northern Super Chargers overcame the undefeated Southern Brave. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Root lit up The Hundred this week for the Trent Rockets as he helped them secure their place in the play-offs. Meanwhile Oval Invincibles look set for a 3-peat on the men's side and Southern Brave have dominated the women's competition. Elsewhere, Cheteshwar Pujara hung up his spikes and will go down as a modern great and an Indian legend. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us for an exciting look at England's cricket team as Jacob Bethell takes the reins as its youngest captain ever, particularly focused on The Hundred. We'll explore Bethell's leadership in this dynamic format and its impact on the squad's future. This episode also delves into The Hundred tournament looking at recent performances and what we've made of the tournament at the half-way stage. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We give our final thoughts on the thrilling Test series between England and India. Who was our player of the series, where does the series rank in terms of all time cricket moments and what does it mean for England's Ashes chances. And The Hundred is back. What do we make of the 2025 edition of the tournament? Visit ⁠www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD⁠ to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod⁠ Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: ⁠https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod⁠ Buy coffee: ⁠https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee⁠ Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the game in the balance on day 5, a herculean effort from Siraj meant India took the win at the Oval and tied the series 2-2. What was our reaction to this famous test match? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This podcast recaps the exciting conclusion of the 5th Test between England and India at The Oval. England needed 374 runs to win and secure the series, facing a challenging task on the final day. The game was closely contested at the end of Day 4, with England needing 35 more runs to win, and India needing 4 more wickets for victory. England's pursuit of a record chase at The Oval was led by a century from Joe Root. He scored his 39th Test hundred off 137 balls before getting out with 37 runs left to score. Harry Brook also played a key role, hitting 111 off 98 balls, bringing England within 73 runs of their target. But India fought back and still have a chance. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After England scored a mammoth 669 to take a commanding lead and leave India 0-2 on Day 4, all thoughts turned to an England win. But a fantastic display from India's batters on a flat Old Trafford pitch saw India home to a comfortable draw. Some late shenanigans gave us something to talk about, however, as Jadeja and Sundar wound up weary England by turning down an early finish to reach their centuries. 1 test to go and the trophy remains up for grabs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England were all over on Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England in the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy Test series. India started the day in a good position but were unable to capitalise, as poor cricket and good play from England wrapped the innings up, despite a cameo from Rishabh Pant. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett then took the game away from India, scoring quickly and brutally as they ran the score up to almost 200. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

India came out slightly ahead on day 1 in Manchester, as their Test series v England continues. They will be upset, however, that they couldn't build a bigger advantage and will be seriously worried by the injury to Rishabh Pant. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can England win the fourth Test v India at Old Trafford and put an end to the series? After winning at Lord's England will have their tails up and have named a similar team to a take on India in Manchester. India, meanwhile, have an injury crisis and will be trying to work out which xi works best for them to keep the Test series alive! Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After days of attritional cricket, needle, broken fingers and on-field massages, the 3rd test at Lord's reached a thrilling conclusion as Shoaib Bashir nabbed the last wicket to hand England a 22 run win. With England 2-1 up in the series, where was the game one, did India get it wrong, and what's next for both sides? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England are melting in the heat as India's heroes dominated day 4 at Lord's. Barring a miracle India will go 2-1 up after England failed spectacularly with the bat. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England suffered a crushing defeat against a Bumrahless India in the second Test of their series against India. India levelled the series thanks to glorious centuries from Shubman Gill and devestating bowling from Siraj and Akash Deep. What do we think of it all? Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can India find a way to stop England's bazball antics. England have named an unchanged team and India will be waiting to see whether Bumrah is fit before naming theirs. Could Kuldeep Yadav be the answer? Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England v India produced the drama we were all hoping for, by conjuring up one of the all time great Test matches to begin the series at Headingley. Bumrah laboured but Duckett and Crawley showed they had answers as England ticked off the runs. Shardul Thakur then nearly turned it for India by picking up Brook, but Root was still there and slowly him, Stokes and and Smith ticked off the runs. Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices