Wisden Cricket Weekly

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/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric...https://twitter.com/WisdenCrickethttps://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricketThe 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

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/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric...https://twitter.com/WisdenCrickethttps://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricketThe 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

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/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_crichttps://twitter.com/WisdenCrickethttps://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricketThe latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-64The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazineYou 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

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/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric...https://twitter.com/WisdenCrickethttps://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricketThe 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

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/shopYou 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

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/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric...https://twitter.com/WisdenCrickethttps://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricketThe 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

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/homeGet 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=WISDENBuy the latest Wisden Cricket Monthly magazine here: https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-63You 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

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/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric...https://twitter.com/WisdenCrickethttps://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricketThe 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

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

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-62You 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