Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

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.

England's Liam Livingstone joins Ian Ward to discuss his imminent return to action in the IPL following a long injury lay-off. He also reflects on England's T20 World Cup success, life under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, plus his Ashes hopes.

Charlotte Edwards joins Daggers and Lyds to reflect on winning the WPL with Mumbai Indians, what it’s like to coach in a different country with Lydia at her side and how The Hundred draft has played out for the Southern Brave.

Tammy Beaumont joins Daggers and Lyds to run through the big moves and surprises from The Hundred draft and how her role as Welsh Fire captain played into their strategy on the day.

We have a new strand for the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast! Daggers and Lyds - aka Charles Dagnall and Lydia Greenway - will be talking all things Women's Cricket throughout the season.They say 'start the series how you mean to go on' so who better than Heather Knight to guest on the opening episode! She discusses how strange it was to play a match while the WPL draft was going on, we get her opinion on Mankading and we ask the all important question of what it's like rooming with Lyds.

England batter Tammy Beaumont joins Ian Ward and Steven Finn to look at the growth of women's cricket, which is continuing through the inaugural Women's Premier League in India. Beaumont also reflects on the recent T20 World Cup, where Australia claimed their sixth title and third in a row, and the depth in the English game.

Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain look at the difficulties England face picking squads with so many of their players involved in franchise white-ball competitions. Should central contracts become more incentive-based?

Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain and Ian Ward discuss the rise of franchise cricket and the impact it is having on the international game. Is Test cricket under threat - and what issues could arise for players who skip from tournament to tournament?

Captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, plus Stuart Broad, Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton and Mark Butcher explore how England's 'no fear' mentality clinched a historic series sweep in Pakistan.

Athers and Nasser recall England's famous win in the dark against Pakistan back in 2000, the only time they have ever won at the ground.

James Anderson joins Nasser Hussain for a quick chat about the attacking mindset that Ben Stokes' Test side have instilled, whether BazBall can work in an Ashes series and how the winning series in Pakistan compares to other away successes.

PCB chief Ramiz Raja talks to Michael Atherton about England's tour of Pakistan, the security surrounding the Tests, the pitches we've seen so far and why England are a good challenge for Pakistan.

Stuart Broad sits down with Ian Ward, Mark Butcher, Nasser Hussain and Mark Atherton to discuss England’s transformation under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes and how eradicating fear of failure has changed the Test side.