Wisden Cricket Weekly

Following last week's conversations around the new women's domestic structure, Yas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill react to the news that Yorkshire's Tier 1 status has been bumped up to 2026.They also reflect on England's 3-0 T20I series victory against Pakistan as they gear up for the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.Sarah Bryce joins Yas later in the show to discuss Scotland's historic qualification for the T20 World Cup and what it means for cricket in the region.0:00 Intro / 1:04 Yorkshire / 9:18 England vs Pakistan / 23:17 Scotland / 26:35 Sarah Bryce on Scotland's T20 World Cup qualification / 38:16 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-77The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #ENGvPAK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and CricViz analyst Ben Jones preview the men's T20 World Cup, which starts next week in the US and the Caribbean.They discuss the conditions, which teams are best placed to mount a title challenge and what we should expect from the tournament.Elsewhere in the show, the panel reflect on the most recent round of the County Championship – a good one for several current England players and hopefuls – as well as looking ahead to the IPL knockouts.Mark Butcher dials in to chat about England's T20I series against Pakistan and the T20 World Cup, while Michael Yardy joins Yas to reminisce about England's famous T20 World Cup triumph in the Caribbean 14 years ago.0:00 Intro / 0:47 County Championship / 21:02 Mark Butcher on ENGvPAK & T20 World Cup / 35:01 T20 World Cup / 1:00:00 Michael Yardy on England's 2010 T20 World Cup win / 1:23:29 IPL knockouts / 1:34:21 OutroDiscover the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Rado x England Cricket Limited Edition watch. Don’t miss your chance to own this exceptional and unique timepiece. Visit rado.com now to secure yours or explore Rado’s authorised retailers.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-77The 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, Ben Gardner and Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss the most recent restructuring of English women's domestic cricket.They look at why the change is necessary, implications for the counties not chosen – Yorkshire, in Lauren's case – and what impact it will have on the sport.There's also chat about England's ongoing T20I series against Pakistan, with Heather Knight's side recovering from 11-4 to win the first match at Edgbaston by 53 runs.0:00 Intro / 1:43 Lauren Winfield-Hill on Yorkshire missing out on Tier 1 / 23:21 Domestic restructuring / 35:58 England vs Pakistan / 45:04 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-77The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #ENGvPAK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yas Rana, Phil Walker and Ben Gardner react to the news that James Anderson's glittering Test career will come to an end at Lord's this summer.They reflect on Anderson's legacy, the circumstances surrounding the decision and look at potential candidates to replace him.Elsewhere in the show there's a County Championship round-up, a debate about England's future Test wicket-keepers and Pakistan's T20I series in Ireland.Mark Butcher also dials in to discuss Anderson's impending Test retirement.0:00 Intro / 0:48 Mark Butcher on James Anderson / 13:08 James Anderson’s retirement / 28:59 Potential replacements / 43:03 County Championship & wicket-keepers / 56:51 England women / 58:13 Ireland vs Pakistan / 1:03:15 Trivia / 1:04:26 OutroYou 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-77The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #JamesAnderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the first ever episode of the Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast, Yas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill are joined by England captain Heather Knight.They discuss leadership, Knight's experiences in the job, how it's changed over the years, competing against Australia and much more.Later in the episode, Katya Witney joins Yas to reflect on the latest round of Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy fixtures and England's squads for the series against Pakistan.0:00 Intro / 1:55 Heather Knight interview / 37:43 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy / 41:00 England squads / 51:30 Pakistan / 53:20 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-77The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The English game was rocked this week after the sudden passing of Worcestershire left-arm spinner Josh Baker. Baker, though just 20, had already made 47 senior appearances for the county, and last season scored the run that sealed Worcestershire’s promotion back to the top flight. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone associated with the club.After a study undertaken by the PCA revealed that two-thirds of county players believe the current domestic schedule is unfit for purpose, Yas Rana, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Jim Wallace address the challenges and discuss what needs to change.Elsewhere in the show there’s a County Championship round-up, reflection on England women’s latest T20I squad, Scotland qualifying for the World Cup and much more.0:00 Intro / 1:47 County schedule / 18:23 County Championship / 32:18 England women / 39:36 Women's podcast / 41:22 RHF Trophy & Scotland at the World Cup / 47:54 T20 World Cup & IPL / 52:07 Jim's Substack / 56:08 Trivia / 58:28 OutroCheck out Jim's Substack with Jon Hotten here: https://arrangements.substack.comYou 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-77The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #IndianCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ollie Pope joins this week’s show for his most forensic interview yet, delving into the evolution of his batting over the course of his international career.Elsewhere in the show, Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to the announcement of England’s T20 World Cup squad, one that saw Jofra Archer return to the fold and Chris Jordan pip Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson to a spot in the 15-man group.There’s also discussion on Dan Worrall, Bismah Maroof, India and South Africa's T20 World Cup squads and more.0:00 Intro / 1:14 England's T20 World Cup squad / 22:54 Ollie Pope interview & batting masterclass / 48:17 County Championship / 51:49 Live show / 52:34 IPL / 56:38 India & South Africa's T20 World Cup squads / 1:01:49 Pakistan / 1:04:38 Wisden Cricket Monthly / 1:14:07 OutroCheck out Gullivers Sports Travel to find out more going to New Zealand for England’s tour there later this year:https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/england-cricket-tour-new-zealand-test-series-0?utm_source=Wisden&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=EngtourtoNZ2024WisdenONLY TEN TICKETS LEFT! Come to our second London live show on May 9, just a stone’s throw away from The Oval: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wisden-cricket-weekly-start-of-summer-live-show-tickets-871064917617?aff=oddtdtcreatorYou 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-77The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #IndianCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yas Rana, Phil Walker, Katya Witney and Ben Gardner talk all things county cricket, including the Kookaburra vs Dukes debate and the allocation of the eight Tier One women's counties.There's also discussion on the latest round of the County Championship, reflection on the previous week's IPL action and an incredible innings from Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu.Yas speaks to Simon Cook, Kent's Director of Cricket, about player recruitment and Kent missing out on Tier One status, while Mark Butcher also joins the show to discuss the state of the county game.0:00 Intro / 1:20 Mark Butcher / 8:36 Live show / 9:02 Rob Key & Kookaburra vs Dukes / 25:16 Women's counties / 44:26 Simon Cook, Kent Director of Cricket / 57:26 County Championship / 1:07:03 IPL / 1:15:11 Chamari Athapaththu / 1:20:35 Rocky Flintoff / 1:22:48 Testmatch / 1:32:35 OutroFind out more about Match Bingo! https://matchbingo.sng.link/Amdnf/fv6s/xd7vCome to our second London live show on May 9, just a stone’s throw away from The Oval: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wisden-cricket-weekly-start-of-summer-live-show-tickets-871064917617?aff=oddtdtcreatorBuy tickets to see Testmatch: https://orangetreetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/testmatch/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-76The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #IndianCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this special episode of the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast, Lawrence Booth joins Mark Butcher and Yas Rana to talk about the release of this year's prestigious Wisden Almanack, including the award winners for 2024.The panel remember former Kent and England spinner Derek Underwood, who sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 78, as well as discussing the merits of four day Tests and the latest round of County Championship action.Phil Walker also chats to author Scott Oliver about his book Sticky Dogs and Stardust, the Wisden Book of the Year for 2024.0:00 Intro / 0:47 Wisden award winners / 13:33 State of the game & four day Tests / 23:59 Live show / 24:54 Derek Underwood / 30:45 County Championship / 40:47 IPL / 47:42 Wisden Book of the Year / 58:15 OutroOrder your copy of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2024: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/wisden-cricketers-almanack-2024-9781399411844/Sticky Dogs and Stardust, the Wisden Book of the Year, by Scott Oliver is available to buy on the Wisden Shop. Save 10% when you use coupon code STICKY10https://wisden.com/shop/sticky-dogs-and-stardustCome to our second London live show on May 9, just a stone’s throw away from The Oval: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wisden-cricket-weekly-start-of-summer-live-show-tickets-871064917617?aff=oddtdtcreatorYou 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-76The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #IndianCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Yas Rana react to the first week of the County Championship, one that saw Sam Northeast break an all-time record at Lord’s and Sam Cook remind everyone of his England credentials, impressing with the Kookaburra ball.Maia Bouchier talks to Katya about her breakout tour of New Zealand and there is also chat on Shoaib Bashir, Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri.0:00 Intro / 2:53 Mark Butcher / 14:02 Sam Cook / 21:39 Sam Northeast / 25:35 Shoaib Bashir / 32:13 Kashif Ali / 37:19 Other county news / 41:02 NZvENG / 49:10 Maia Bouchier interview / 57:41 IPL / 1:02:39 Ravi Shastri & Kevin Pietersen / 1:05:17 OutroLearn more about Match Bingo! https://matchbingo.sng.link/Amdnf/fv6s/xd7vCome to our second London live show on May 9, just a stone’s throw away from The Oval: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wisden-cricket-weekly-start-of-summer-live-show-tickets-871064917617?aff=oddtdtcreatorYou 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-76The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05#Cricket #EnglandCricket #IndianCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices