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