Cricket Week Podcast

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to this week's 5th and final Test between India and England, which is live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They hear exclusively from England batter Jonny Bairstow as he is set to play in his 100th Test Match, and they discuss the future of England bowler Ollie Robinson. They look back at Australia's impressive win over New Zealand in the first Test in Wellington, and they're also joined by Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie after they secured their first ever Test Match win with a 6-wicket victory over Afghanistan last week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two of talkSPORT's cricket commentary team spend a lunchtime together looking over the storied and varied cricket career of David 'Bumble' Lloyd. Jarrod Kimber takes Bumble through some of the many highlights of a wonderful career within the game.Head over to YouTube for more cricket content like this https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketContact the team on either @cricket_ts or @fulhamjon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former England fast bowlers Darren Gough and Steve Harmison talk with talkSPORT's Neil Manthorp about the 100 Test enigma that is Jonny Bairstow.For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube page and hit 'subscribe'.Contact the team on X @cricket_ts or @fulhamjon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of talkSPORT's live and exclusive coverage of India v England, top commentator and former England fast bowler Alex Tudor sits down with Neil Manthorp to go through the five cricketers who inspired him to become the cricketer he was. From childhood heroes, to those who he looked up to and who guided him in the dressing room these are Alex Tudor's five favourite cricketers.For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube page and hit 'subscribe'.Contact the team on X @cricket_ts or @fulhamjon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of talkSPORT's live and exclusive coverage of India v England, top commentator and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison sits down with Neil Manthorp to go through the five cricketers who inspired him to become the cricketer he was. From childhood heroes, to those who he looked up to and who guided him in the dressing room these are Steve Harmison's five favourite cricketers.For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube page and hit 'subscribe'.Contact the team on X @cricket_ts or @fulhamjon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of talkSPORT's live and exclusive coverage of India v England, top commentator and former England fast bowler Darren Gough sits down with Neil Manthorp to go through the five cricketers who inspired him to become the cricketer he was. From childhood heroes, to those who he looked up to and who guided him in the dressing room these are the five cricketers who made Goughie, Goughie!For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube page and hit 'subscribe'.Contact the team on X @cricket_ts or @fulhamjon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 5-wicket defeat to India in the 4th Test in Ranchi, as England suffer their first series defeat under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, they'll hear exclusively from both the England Head Coach & Captain. They also look ahead to next week's 5th Test in Dharamshala, and focus on the future of Ollie Robinson. New Zealand Cricket Commentator Daniel McHardy joins us to look ahead to their Test series against Australia, which begins this week, and they also get the thoughts of Jarrod Kimber. Finally, Multan Sultans bowling coach Cath Dalton reflects on the opening couple of weeks of the 2024 Pakistan Super League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England battled hard in Ranchi but ultimately fell to a 5 wicket defeat against India. The hosts started the day needing 152 more runs to win, and looked set to complete an easy win before losing 5 wickets for 36 runs. Shoaib Bashir took 2 wickets in 2 balls, but a defiant performance from man-of-the-match Dhruv Jurel and Shubman Gill meant India went on to complete a 3-1 series win. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew McKenna is joined by former England internationals Steve Harmison and Alex Tudor to look back at India's five-wicket victory over England in Ranchi, as the hosts take an unassailable 3-1 lead. They discuss where it went wrong for England, reflect on a positive Test for England bowler Shoaib Bashir, and they hear from England captain Ben Stokes, and India captain Rohit Sharma. India batter Shubman Gill also reflects on his unbeaten half-century, which led his side to victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England's chances of keeping the series against India alive took a huge blow in Ranchi today, with a dominant display for the hosts. India's openers put on 140 runs for the final 3 wickets, before England collapsed with the bat and were all out for 145. Ravi Ashwin recorded his 35th 5-wicket haul, drawing level with Anil Kumble and reaching the landmark 33 tests quicker than the Indian great. India's openers were then faced with a tricky 8 over period to navigate before the close, as Ben Stokes controversially overlooked James Anderson in favour of his young spinners. India raced to 40-0 at stumps and now need just 152 runs tomorrow. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew McKenna is joined by former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison and Alex Tudor to look back at Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi, with India closing on 40-0, needing another 152 runs to win the Test and the series. They reflect on a difficult day for England, who were bowled out for just 145 inside two sessions, debate another day of DRS decisions and hear from both the India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and the England spinner Shoaib Bashir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England are in a strong position at the end of day 2 against India in Ranchi. Ollie Robinson scored his maiden test 50 to take England's 1st innings score to 353, before the 20 year-old Shoaib Bashir blew through India's top order, taking 4 wickets. Elsewhere, James Anderson took his 697th test wicket by removing Indian Captain Rohit Sharma, and Tom Hartley is now the top wicket taker of the series with 18. A late unbroken partnership of 42 between Dhruv Jurel and Kuldeep Yadav means that India will begin on day 3 at 219-7, 134 runs behind. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew McKenna is joined by former England internationals Steve Harmison and Alex Tudor to look back at Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi, with India closing on 219-7, and still trail by 134 runs. They discuss four wickets for England spinner Shoaib Bashir, discuss England's chances of victory, and hear exclusively from the England centurion Joe Root. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was another pulsating day of test cricket between India and England. Captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat on a controversial wicket in Ranchi - which was full of cracks and variable bounce - and England promptly fell to 112-5. After being heavily criticised for his poor form and the manner of his dismissals in the previous tests, Joe Root went on to hit a controlled century and was unbeaten on 106 at the close. England finished on 302/7 and will look to go beyond 350 when play resumes tomorrow morning at 4am. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England bowlers Darren Gough and Alex Tudor to look back at Day One of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi, with England closing on 302-7. They look back at a 31st Test Match century for Joe Root, discuss what is a good score on an inconsistent wicket, and they hear exclusively from the England batter Zak Crawley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Commentator and Writer Neil Manthorp to look ahead to the fourth Test between India and England tomorrow - with every ball live & exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They hear exclusively from the England captain Ben Stokes after they make two changes to the starting XI, with Ollie Robinson and Shoaib Bashir replacing Mark Wood and Rehan Ahmed, and they also get the thoughts of the Daily Telegraph's Cricket News Correspondent Will Macpherson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England's Vice-Captain Ollie Pope chats to talkSPORT's @cameronponsonbyFormer England captain Nasser Hussain speaks with @sightscreenCJAnd Harsha Bhogle joins the talkSPORT Breakfast Show teamGet in touch with the talkSPORT Cricket team at @cricket_tsCheck out our cricket YouTube page on https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 434-run defeat to India in the first Test in Rajkot. They hear from England captain Ben Stokes on why he wants the 'umpires call' option removed from DRS, they debate the performances of both Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow and discuss what changes they'll make ahead of the fourth Test in Ranchi. They also hear exclusively from the England Head Coach Brendon McCullum, whilst Indian Cricket Writer Chetan Narula discusses how India are reacting to that Test. Finally, we pay tribute to South Africa great Mike Procter who passed away last week at the age of 77. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England collapsed in the 4th test in Rajkot to give India a 2-1 series lead. Yashavsi Jaiswal hit his second double century in as many tests, before Rohit Sharma then declared - setting England an impossible chase of 557. Ravindra Jadeja then took 5-41 as England were bowled out for just 122. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another crazy day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by legendary English commentator David 'Bumble' Lloyd, Surrey Head Coach Gareth Batty, and the former India 'A' batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala to look back at England's 434-run defeat to India, which was India's record Test win in the process. They discuss where it all went wrong for Ben Stokes' side in Rajkot, debate what changes they should make for Friday's 4th Test in Ranchi, and hear from Stokes as well as the India duo Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.