Tailenders

Three cricketers tucked into a cupboard in Melbourne chat about the Perth collapse, tricky pitch behaviour and England’s fragile moments. They debate whether lack of pace mattered, praise batting standouts, swap cricket film puns and introduce a spirited Matching Tendulkar pep talk. The conversation winds through helmet scares, dressing‑room traditions and holiday plans.

They chat about Perth’s famous WACA character, its pace, bounce and the Fremantle Doctor wind. There’s a flamenco guitar segment and playful music talk around players’ entrance songs. Team selection, preparing wickets and match plans for a must-win Test get attention. Listeners contribute funny cricket country puns and reviews, and there’s a surprise radiohead moment.

Greg, Jimmy and Felix look back on England's defeat in the second Test at Adelaide. Plus: cricketing fruit and veg, and more from Matt the Caller and his famous family. Please keep leaving us your ratings and reviews - we might even read it out on air!

Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White review England's ten wicket defeat to Australia in Brisbane and look ahead to the first day/night Ashes Test in Adelaide.Plus Matt the caller reveals his very special cricketing relative.....sort of.

In the hours before the 2017/18 Ashes series begins, Jimmy Anderson responds to Nathan Lyon's quotes on 'ending careers' of England's Ashes players, and talks about the overall mood in the England camp. Plus: your stories of playing junior cricket when playing with others who went on to great things, and our first EVER caller on the UK's official number one [Sports & Recreation podcast] - with Greg, Felix and Jimmy.

Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White reveal the inside track on England’s tour down under as the preparations for The Ashes continue. Plus we find out who would make their combined Ashes XI, what happens when cricket and dogs mix, what it’s like to share a room with former England captain Alistair Cook, and we find out how Felix caused a Twitter storm for Gary Neville.

Coming soon: Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White with their take on the Ashes.