Wisden Cricket Weekly

Yas Rana, Ben Gardner, Jim Wallace and Mark Butcher review England's series-clinching 241-run victory in the second Test at Trent Bridge.There's discussion on an improved West Indies performance, England's three centurions, Shoaib Bashir's fourth innings spell and England's struggles bowling at the tail.Elsewhere in the show the panel assess the state of The Hundred ahead of its fourth season, India have a new head coach and Harry Tector joins us as Ireland prepare to take on Zimbabwe in a one-off Test this week.0:00 Intro / 1:26 Mark Butcher on ENGvWI / 23:42 Win England vs Sri Lanka Test tickets / 24:02 England vs West Indies / 29:26 Charles Tyrwhitt / 30:07 Kavem Hodge / 33:50 Joe Root / 41:00 England bowling at the tail / 46:00 Shoaib Bashir / 53:12 The Hundred / 1:03:43 Gautam Gambhir – India's new coach / 1:06:57 Ireland / 1:09:13 Harry Tector interview / 1:20:55 Live show / 1:21:23 OutroWe're doing another live show, this time in Birmingham! Details here: https://bit.ly/WCWPLiveShow0924We're delighted to be working with Kia UK once again! Win tickets to England vs Sri Lanka at The Kia Oval: http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-test-tickets_wisden.htmlEnter Kia's Young Cricketer competition – http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket/kia-oval-competitions/kia-grassroots-cricket.htmlEnjoy 20% off at Charles Tyrwhitt by using the code WISDEN20: https://bit.ly/Wisden20CTYou can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok:https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/https://twitter.com/WisdenCrickethttps://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricketThe newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is out this week and available to purchase at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-79The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #ENGvWI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren Winfield-Hill and Yas Rana look ahead to the start of the 2024 women’s Hundred and reflect on England’s unbeaten summer against Pakistan and New Zealand.England batter Alice Capsey joins the show to discuss the summer, wanting to be a genuine all-rounder, her Test cricket ambitions and more.0:00 Intro / 1:20 The Hundred / 11:06 England vs New Zealand / 17:50 Alice Capsey / 21:18 Alice Capsey interview / 38:02 Domestic restructure update / 41:55 OutroThe 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.You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok:https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/https://twitter.com/WisdenCrickethttps://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricketThe newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available to order at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-79The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #TheHundred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and Katya Witney cover all the latest news from the world of cricket this week.There's more reflection on James Anderson's final Test, discussion about who should replace him at Trent Bridge and a conversation about how the ECB could help Cricket Ireland.Elsewhere in the show there's T20 Blast action, a review of India's 4-1 win in Zimbabwe and an exciting potential debutant for Australia's tour of the UK.Mark Butcher joins Yas to discuss Gus Atkinson and Jamie Smith's debuts, as well as the state of Test cricket after West Indies' thrashing at Lord's.0:00 Intro1:28 Mark Butcher on ENGvWI15:19 Win England vs Sri Lanka Test tickets15:40 Charles Tyrwhitt16:23 James Anderson18:21 Who replaces Anderson?23:51 Ireland26:39 T20 Blast40:15 Live show40:54 Gullivers Sports Travel41:37 Zimbabwe vs India46:32 Australia51:21 OutroWe're doing another live show, this time in Birmingham! Details here: https://bit.ly/WCWPLiveShow0924We're delighted to be working with Kia UK once again! Win tickets to England vs Sri Lanka at The Kia Oval: http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-test-tickets_wisden.htmlEnter Kia's Young Cricketer competition – http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket/kia-oval-competitions/kia-grassroots-cricket.htmlEnjoy 20% off at Charles Tyrwhitt by using the code WISDEN20: https://bit.ly/Wisden20CTYou can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok:https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/https://twitter.com/WisdenCrickethttps://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricketThe newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is out this week and available to purchase at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-78The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #ENGvWI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yas Rana and Phil Walker reflect on the first Test of the English summer, which saw James Anderson's illustrious career come to an end as England thrashed West Indies by an innings and 114 runs.Off the field, there's discussion about the Test as a spectacle, the huge disparity between the two teams financially, what more can be done to help West Indies and whether Lord's is a good Test venue.Back on the field, there's chat about Gus Atkinson's remarkable debut and a promising start to life in the Test arena for Jamie Smith.We'll have more reaction on next week's regular Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast.0:00 Intro / 0:39 James Anderson / 4:23 This Test as a spectacle / 11:06 West Indies / 17:20 Gus Atkinson / 22:09 Wisden Cricket Monthly special offer / 23:40 Is Lord's good? / 27:50 Chris Woakes / 30:44 Ben Stokes / 32:04 West Indies' bowlers / 33:53 Jamie Smith / 39:33 OutroDuring the English Test summer, Wisden Cricket Monthly have some excellent offers for both print and digital customers.For more information, including the opportunity for a FREE print issue with the code WCMWCWFREE24, simply follow the links below.PRINT OFFER: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/WCMWCWFREE24/DIGITAL OFFER: http://pocketmags.com/offer/trinorth-ltd/wcmtestsummerYou can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok:https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/https://twitter.com/WisdenCrickethttps://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricketThe newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is out this week and available to purchase at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-79The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #ENGvWI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren Winfield-Hill and Yas Rana look back at the first three T20Is of England’s series against New Zealand that have served up a few clues for how England will attack this year’s T20 World Cup.They also discuss the future of Test cricket and whether it should be held up on a pedestal in the same way that it is in men’s cricket.0:00 Intro / 1:13 England vs New Zealand / 9:19 The future of women's Tests / 18:06 OutroThe 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.You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok:https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/https://twitter.com/WisdenCrickethttps://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricketThe newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available to order at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-79The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #INDvSA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and Jo Harman look ahead to James Anderson's 188th and final Test match for England, as his astonishing career comes to an end this week at Lord's.There's also a preview of the series against West Indies, an interview with England's new keeper Jamie Smith and chat about a remarkable round of County Championship action.Mark Butcher joins Yas to reflect on the early years of Anderson and some of his career highlights.*This episode was recorded a couple of hours before England's XI was announced*0:00 Intro / 1:06 James Anderson / 13:32 Mark Butcher on Anderson / 27:06 Rado / 27:31 England vs West Indies preview / 36:03 Win T20 Blast tickets / 36:28 England vs West Indies preview pt.2 / 42:55 Jamie Smith / 48:23 Broadcast revenue sharing / 52:51 County Championship / 1:01:29 Wisden Cricket Monthly / 1:07:21 OutroWe're delighted to be working with Kia UK once again! Win tickets to Surrey vs Hampshire in the T20 Blast: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-t20.htmlEnter Kia's Young Cricketer competition – http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket/kia-oval-competitions/kia-grassroots-cricket.htmlEnjoy 20% off at Charles Tyrwhitt by using the code WISDEN20: https://bit.ly/Wisden20CTExplore Rado's Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic X England Cricket Limited Edition watch: https://bit.ly/WisdenRadoYou can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok:https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/https://twitter.com/WisdenCrickethttps://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricketThe newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is out this week and available to purchase at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-78The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #ENGvWI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss the latest news around the domestic restructure, England's convincing ODI series victory against New Zealand and Tash Farrant's position in the England setup.0:00 Intro / 0:53 County contracts / 10:45 Tash Farrant / 15:18 ENGvNZ & Lauren Bell / 23:24 OutroThe 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.You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok:https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/https://twitter.com/WisdenCrickethttps://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricketThe newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available to order at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-78The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #ENGvNZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this very special episode of the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast, Yas Rana, Phil Walker and Jo Harman are joined by the one and only Brian Charles Lara.A legend of West Indies cricket, Lara joins the show to discuss the release of his new book, Lara: The England Chronicles, written alongside Phil, which is out now.Before diving into some stories from years gone by, Lara gives his thoughts on the recent T20 World Cup, West Indies’ upcoming Test tour of England and even answers some listener questions.An episode not to be missed with the great man!0:00 Intro / 1:26 Brian Lara answers your questions / 9:26 T20 World Cup / 13:59 England vs West Indies / 25:35 Test vs T20 / 31:13 Win T20 Blast tickets / 32:11 Brian Lara: The England Chronicles (story time with the great man!) / 1:04:34 Louis Kimber / 1:08:10 OutroLARA: The England Chronicles is Brian Lara in his own voice, unfiltered and unrestrained. Available in hardback, July 2 2024: https://www.wisden.com/shop/brian-lara-the-england-chroniclesWe're delighted to be working with Kia UK once again! Win tickets to Surrey vs Hampshire in the T20 Blast: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-t20.htmlEnter Kia's Young Cricketer competition: http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket/kia-oval-competitions/kia-grassroots-cricket.htmlEnjoy 20% off at Charles Tyrwhitt by using the code WISDEN20: bit.ly/Wisden20CTYou can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok:https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/https://twitter.com/WisdenCrickethttps://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricketThe newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available to purchase at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-78The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #BrianLara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this bonus episode of the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast, there's reaction to India's thrilling T20 World Cup final victory against South Africa and England's Test squad to take on the West Indies.0:00 Intro / 1:42 England's Test squad / 25:14 Win T20 Blast tickets / 25:47 T20 World Cup final / 41:01 Mark Butcher on the Test squad / 47:21 OutroWe're delighted to be working with Kia UK once again! Win tickets to Surrey vs Hampshire in the T20 Blast: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-t20.htmlEnter Kia's Young Cricketer competition – http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket/kia-oval-competitions/kia-grassroots-cricket.htmlYou can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok:https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/https://twitter.com/WisdenCrickethttps://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricketThe newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available to purchase at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-78The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #T20WorldCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yas Rana, Phil Walker and Ben Gardner come together for an emergency podcast to discuss England's crushing defeat against India last night.0:00 Intro / 1:25 Mark Butcher on ENGvIND / 19:11 England / 30:34 India / 36:24 What next for England? / 51:19 Key, Mott & Buttler / 54:59 OutroWe're delighted to be working with Kia UK once again! Enter Kia's Young Cricketer competition – http://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket/kia-oval-competitions/kia-grassroots-cricket.htmlYou can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok:https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/https://twitter.com/WisdenCrickethttps://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricketThe newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available to purchase at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-78The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #T20WorldCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices