Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

With the start of the Ashes less than a week away, Nasser Hussain, Mike Atherton and Rob Key join Ian Ward to discuss the challenge facing England to regain the urn in Australia, disrupted preparations, Pat Cummins captaining the hosts and their own experiences of playing down under.

All the reaction from Dubai as Australia claim their maiden T20 World Cup title after thumping New Zealand by eight wickets. Winning captain Aaron Finch and beaten skipper Kane Williamson - whose sparkling 85 from 48 balls came in vain for the Black Caps - share their thoughts. Plus, Nasser Hussain has his say on a tournament dominated by the toss of the coin, while Michael Atherton, Sam Curran and Rob Key also reflect on Australia's victory in the UAE.

Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton discuss Yorkshire’s handling of the Azeem Rafiq investigation, why the England and Wales Cricket Board has to come down strongly, Gary Ballance admitting using a racial slur towards Rafiq, and whether English cricket is doing enough to promote inclusivity.

We hear from Man of the Match Jos Buttler after his maiden T20 international ton – a 67-ball 101 not out – helped England to victory over Sri Lanka and all but secured a semi-final place at the T20 World Cup. Rob Key, Sam Curran, Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain also praise Eoin Morgan’s captaincy and England’s fielding, discuss the impact of dew and look at the positives for Sri Lanka after an entertaining game in Sharjah. Plus, Simon Doull catches up with Morgan and Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka.

All the reaction from England's thumping eight-wicket win over Australia in the T20 World Cup. Tammy Beaumont, Rob Key, Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton reflect on a third comprehensive victory in a row for Eoin Morgan's side, while England's Liam Livingstone discusses a 'genius' innings from Jos Buttler, who scored an unbeaten 71 from 32 balls, including five sixes. Plus, we hear from winning captain Morgan and losing skipper Aaron Finch, and look ahead to England's match with Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Monday.

Sky Sports pundits Mike Atherton, Nasser Hussain, Rob Key and guest Alex Tudor reflect on England's ICC T20 World Cup win over Bangladesh - plus hear from the respective skippers Eoin Morgan and Mahmudullah.

Rob Key is joined by Michael Atherton and CricViz's Freddie Wilde for a light-hearted statistical look at the opening stages of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan, the impact dew will have on the tournament and Pakistan's thumping win over India talked about in detail. Plus, Keysy brings the James Bond movie into proceedings!

Nasser Hussain, Rob Key, Michael Atherton and Ian Ward discuss the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, including England's chances, Eoin Morgan's poor form with the bat and if Dawid Malan's place is in jeopardy. The pundits also talk about India, Australia, West Indies, South Africa, dew and death bowling, plus reflect on Scotland's opening-day victory over Bangladesh.

Mark Butcher, Ebony Rainford-Brent and Lydia Greenway reflect on England's series wins over India and New Zealand this summer, while head coach Lisa Keightley discusses where the team can improve ahead of the Ashes and 50-over World Cup in 2022.

England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison talks to Sky Sports Cricket's Mike Atherton about the prospects of this winter's Ashes taking place, as well as a range of topics including the impact The Hundred is having on the game as a whole and the structure of the domestic season.

India batsman Rohit Sharma sits down with Sky Sports' Dinesh Karthik to discuss his approach to batting, being described as having 'lazy elegance' at the crease, becoming a fixture in his country's Test team, playing in England - and crying at Bollywood movies! Rohit also talks family, fatherhood, friendship and his passion for conservation.

Guardian cricket correspondent Ali Martin joins David Lloyd and Michael Atherton at Trent Bridge to discuss whether The Ashes is in doubt, one of Joe Root's best Test hundreds, the frailties in England's top order and the packed county-cricket calendar.

Virat Kohli, speaking exclusively to Sky Sports' Dinesh Karthik, opens up about his feisty attitude on the field, turning his fitness around, captaining India, the future of Test cricket and a whole lot more.

Sky Sports' Michael Atherton talks to England analyst Nathan Leamon about the rise of data in cricket, with the pair discussing coded signals, the DRS revolution, why left-handed players are thriving, the importance of the toss and much, much more.

Nick Knight is joined by Niall O'Brien and Adam Collins to preview England's two-Test series against New Zealand. The panel discuss whether James Anderson and Stuart Broad should play together and what England new boys Ollie Robinson and James Bracey will bring to the group. Niall and Adam also have their say on England's decision to rest their IPL contingent for the series and the strengths of the New Zealand side.

Nick Knight is joined by Adam Collins and Niall O'Brien to preview the World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand at The Ageas Bowl from June 18. Adam reveals what he likes about giant Black Caps seamer Kyle Jamieson and wonders whether New Zealand's heart-breaking defeat in the World Cup final will help them in this showpiece game. There is also analysis of what side India will pick - and if Virat Kohli's team have any weaknesses. Plus, has the World Test Championship been a success and how can it be improved?

Michael Atherton catches up with former team-mate Neil Fairbrother to reflect on England's madcap tour of India in 1993, the story of which will be told in Athers' documentary, Spinwash '93, at 7pm on June 2 on Sky Sports Cricket. Michael and Neil discuss the off-field issues England faced on that trip, their limited success on it, and the camaraderie the players shared, as well as the emergence of India's Anil Kumble and Sachin Tendulkar. Plus, does it frustrate Fairbrother that he only made 10 Test appearances for England - and would he have played more in today's era?

David Lloyd picks his all-time Lancashire side from players he has seen, played with or coached - with no overseas players allowed as he focuses on local talent. James Anderson, Andrew Flintoff, Mike Atherton and Matt Parkinson are among those to make the cut, but who else joins them in Bumble's team?

On the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder, Michael Holding and Ebony Rainford-Brent join Ian Ward and Nasser Hussain to discuss Black Lives Matter, taking a knee, if enough is being done to tackle racism, and whether cricket is changing for the better.

With Sky Sports showing this week's LV= Insurance County Championship clash at Sophia Gardens, Mike Atherton and David 'Bumble' Lloyd join former Glamorgan and England bowler Robert Croft and journalist Eddie Bevan, who has covered the Welsh county for 40 years, to pick their greatest all-time Glamorgan XI.