Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Daggers and Lyds run through the compelling first day at Nottingham's Trent Bridge stadium. On the agenda today we discuss whether England missed a trick in day one against Australia, Phoebe Litchfield's stunning performance and Lauren Filer's striking debut after taking her first wicket in Beth Mooney. We also discuss what England must do to excel on day two of the Women's Ashes.

Daggers and Lyds are counting down the hours until the Women's Ashes begins on Thursday at Trent Bridge. They discuss what we learnt from the two warm-up watches and the big questions facing both sides ahead of the series-opening Test match. Lyds also gives her reaction to being awarded an OBE and Daggers reveals why he has a bone to pick with his co-host over a new car!

Mel Jones is joined by Kumar Sangakkara and Eoin Morgan to dissect the incredible end to a superb first Test in Edgbaston. Usman Khawaja starred, hitting over a total of 200 runs and is this a defining Test for Pat Cummins? Ben Stokes should remain satisfied and proud in the way his England side played, but are their decisions to be made - should Jonny Bairstow stay in the gloves?

Mel Jones is joined at Edgbaston by Kevin Pietersen & Kumar Sangakkara as they run through day four of the first Ashes Test of the series. We look at who's in the driving seat ahead of a pivotal final day and how players such as Joe Root, Stuart Broad & Pat Cummins have stepped up to the plate.

Mel Jones is joined at Edgbaston by Ricky Ponting and Eoin Morgan to run through day three of the first Ashes Test of the series. We look at the state of the game so far and try to work out who's ahead on the match.

Mel Jones and Nasser Hussain are joined by England pair Heather Knight and Sophia Dunkley to look ahead to the much-anticipated Women's Ashes series, which begins on Thursday at Trent Bridge. They discuss the challenge of red-ball cricket, playing at some of the biggest venues in the game, and reveal how the Lionesses have inspired them. We also hear from Alyssa Healy as she prepares to lead the Australia side in the absence of regular captain Meg Lanning.

Mel Jones is joined by Michael Atherton and Kevin Pietersen as they look back at the second day of the first Test at Edgbaston. We discuss Usman Khawaja wonderful century and celebrations, what David Warner will be feeling after losing his wicket to Stuart Broad for the 15th tme and why Athers is hopeful that he might now lose his unwanted record! Plus, Jonny Bairstow's difficult day with the gloves and a look ahead to day three.

Mel Jones is joined by Eoin Morgan and Kumar Sangakkara to run through the compelling first day at Edgbaston. On the agenda today we discuss whether Australia made a mistake leaving Mitchell Starc out and whether they approached the first session with too defensive a field. We assess Jonny Bairstow's successful return to Test cricket after serious injury and discuss the ongoing brilliance of Joe Root.

On the eve of one of the most highly anticipated Ashes series in years, England Test captain Ben Stokes sits down with former teammate Eoin Morgan and Sky Sports' Michael Atherton to reflect on the highs and lows of his career so far. They discuss the art of captaincy, the challenges of being a leader, Brendon McCullum's impact and what it would mean to be an Ashes-winning captain.

Jon Lewis joins Daggers and Lyds this week and talks all things Ashes. Lewis also goes into how he’s embedded into the women’s team so far and team building exercises ahead of a big summer. Plus we take a look at Anya Shrubsole's retirement from cricket after The Hundred and the Charlotte Edwards Cup.

Mel Jones joins Daggers and Lyds this week for a big Ashes preview. We discuss how huge Meg Lanning's injury will be for both sides and what this means for Alyssa Healy as Australia captain. We choose our potential lineups for the opener and ponder whether Lyds will manage to be at the ground on time for the first ball...

Ian Ward is joined by Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton to look ahead to this summer's Ashes series. They discuss whether England need a Plan B, how concerns over Ben Stokes' fitness could affect the side, and the potential battle between David Warner and Stuart Broad.

In an extended interview, Brendon McCullum sits down with Ian Ward to break down the coaching philosophy behind England's new brand of Test cricket.

Daggers and Lyds are joined by Kate Cross who discusses her recent issues with illness caused by a parasite and how she's feeling now ahead of The Ashes. Plus, Kate speaks about her surprise move to the Northern Super Chargers for The Hundred.

Daggers and Lyds are joined by Lauren Winfield-Hill, who opens up about rediscovering her love of cricket and her aim to be a part of England's plans at this summer's Ashes.

Daggers and Lyds are joined by Katherine Sciver-Brunt, with it recently being announced that she has retired from international cricket, after 267 appearances and 335 wickets across all formats. The trio look back on a stunning career, why she has made the decision and why retirement has been on her mind for a long time.

Daggers and Lyds are joined by Grace Scrivens to reflect on her experience leading England's Under-19s to the final of the T20 World Cup. She also discusses her ambitions to play in the senior side and her decision not to enter the Hundred Draft.

Daggers and Lyds are joined by Tash Farrant who discusses her recovery from a stress fracture of the back, how much she is looking ahead to The Hundred with Oval Invincibles, and sings the praises of women's boxer shorts!

Issy Wong and Sophie Devine join Daggers and Lyds to discuss the new pay deal for Australia's female cricketers. They also give their thoughts on how the inaugural Women's Premier League went, and look ahead to being teammates for the Birmingham Phoenix in the third edition of The Hundred.

England Test captain Ben Stokes chats to Sky Sports Cricket's Nasser Hussain ahead of this summer’s Ashes series, insisting that his team’s attacking mindset will not change and revealing that he is pretty clear on his first XI. Stokes also discusses his fitness, what sort of pitches he wants, Australia players featuring in the County Championship, seam-bowling stalwarts James Anderson and Stuart Broad, and more.