Wisden Cricket Weekly

The panel pay tribute to the life of Shane Warne, who died suddenly at the age of 52 late last week. Warne's former Australia and Hampshire teammate Simon Katich joins the show from the 15:36 mark to share his memories of one of the all-time greats, while Mark Butcher tells us what it was like to face and share a commentary box with Warne from 33:20.From 49:12, we read out some of the many touching tributes we've been sent over the last few days.RIP, Shane Warne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carlos Brathwaite joins the show to help preview the West Indies-England Test series that's about to get underway. Carlos also gives a fascinating insight on the health of the game in the Caribbean using insights from his own career that has taken him all over the world.Mark Butcher tells us how he's hoping England will change in the West Indies while pod regulars Phil Walker, Jo Harman and Yas Rana get involved with it all, as well as rounding up all the latest news from the international game, including the warm-up games for the Women's World Cup and the build-up to Australia's first Test series in Pakistan in 24 years.Legendary cricket writer Scyld Berry also joins us towards the end of the show to tell us about his life covering England Tests abroad and also to talk about his new book, Beyond The Boundaries: Travels On England Cricket Tours. You can buy the book here: https://wisden.com/shop/beyond-the-boundaries-travels-on-england-cricket-tours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel look back at all the major news from the last week in international cricket, including Joe Root's decision to bat at three for England, Rohit Sharma's appointment as India Test captain, the dual dropping of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara, New Zealand's emphatic win over South Africa, a thrilling ODI between Bangladesh and Afghanistan and much more. The panel, joined by women's cricket journalist and historian Raf Nicholson, preview the upcoming women's World Cup from the 18-minute mark. From 1:12:09, Ben Duckett – one of the most consistent all-format batters in England – joins the show after a challenging winter away in Australia and Pakistan. The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-53 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As well as covering the headlines from the international game over the past week, Phil Walker, Jo Harman and Yas Rana react to Stuart Broad's column in the Daily Mail in which he voiced his frustration at his omission from the England squad for the upcoming tour of the Caribbean. The panel also discuss some of the new/returning faces in that squad and there's a recording of Yas' interview with England newbie Alex Lees from the 31:57 mark. Mark Butcher joins the show from the 47:43 mark to give his thoughts on the possible impact of an expanded IPL and why we should be excited by Will Smeed after his 99 in the PSL. Phil, Jo and Yas spend the last section of the show answering a range of questions from the listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel react to a hectic week in English cricket that saw two of their all-time greats dropped from the Test squad, three senior off-field figures in the men's game lose their jobs, the women's side go winless in the Ashes and their U19 side lose a World Cup final. There's also discussion on Justin Langer's resignation from the Australia men's coach job, India's ODI series against West Indies, Jason Roy's PSL form and much more. Freelance cricket writer Tanya Aldred joins the show from the 1hr 7 mark to discuss the Cricket For Climate initiative that was recently launched by Pat Cummins and a number of other big names from Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Podcast regulars Taha Hashim, Phil Walker and Yas Rana reflect on a classic Ashes Test at Canberra that had it all, the backlash to cricket's most recent DCMS hearing and a host of encouraging performances from English cricketers in franchise leagues around the world. Elsewhere, Mark Butcher gives his thoughts on England's series defeat in the Caribbean, Alec Stewart's rumoured link to the England head coach role and off stump guards. Sportsbreaks.com are offering personalised ticket, travel and hotel packages around the Barbados Test Match from 16th - 20th March this year. To find out more and to book your package, head to sportsbreaks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An action-packed episode this week. Mark Butcher shares his views on the first two T20Is between England and West Indies in the Caribbean, before the panel of Jo Harman, Ben Gardner, Phil Walker and Yas Rana discuss the T20I-leg of the women's Ashes and pick an 18-man squad for England's upcoming Test tour to West Indies. There is also an interview with author Duncan Stone about his new book, 'Different Class: The Untold Story of English Cricket.' The selection discussion begins at 35:10 The interview with Stone begins at 1:19:14 You can buy his book at: https://repeaterbooks.com/product/different-class-the-untold-story-of-english-cricket. Head to Sportsbreaks.com to book your holiday package for the Barbados Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Podcast regulars Mark Butcher, Jo Harman, Ben Gardner, Phil Walker and Yas Rana react to the latest England batting collapse, this time one that gave Australia their 13th win in their last 15 home Ashes Tests. They answer your questions on how England can make improvements both in the short and long term. There is also discussion on Virat Kohli's resignation as India Test captain and India's 2-1 series defeat in South Africa. Head to Charles Tyrwhitt: https://www.charlestyrwhitt.com/uk/home To book your holiday to Barbados to watch England's upcoming Test there, head to: https://bit.ly/3K0VTPv To buy the latest Wisden Cricket Monthly, head to wisden.com/shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil Walker, Taha Hashim and Yas Rana look ahead to the Hobart Test - the fifth and final encounter of the 2021/22 men's Ashes. Taha - after speaking to Kent head coach Matt Walker – gives us the lowdown of what to expect from Sam Billings the red-ball cricketer, Phil looks ahead to the women's Ashes and Yas rounds up everything that's been happening in the international game over the past week or so. The panel also pick their out-of-the-box England captaincy suggestions as well as their all-time favourite comeback centuries in international cricket. Across the course of the Ashes we've been working in partnership with Charles Tyrwhitt. Want to start the year wearing something sharp? Charles Tyrwhitt has a collection of smart-casual menswear all now with an extra 10% off their current sale using code WISDEN10. If you're interested in heading to Barbados for England's upcoming Test there, head to: https://bit.ly/34vF0vU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner, Taha Hashim and Yas Rana share their thoughts on the most competitive Test of the series where England battled hard to just about escape from Sydney with a draw. The panel will discuss South Africa's win over India at The Wanderers and Bangladesh's historic win in New Zealand on a bonus episode later this week. Across the course of the Ashes we've been working in partnership with Charles Tyrwhitt. Want to start the year wearing something sharp? Charles Tyrwhitt has a collection of smart-casual menswear all now with an extra 10% off their current sale using code WISDEN10. That's code WISDEN10 to get an extra 10% off their January sale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices