World Cricket Show

Adam & Tony storm back onto the air with hot takes on everything that's been happening around the cricketing world. Is Chris Silverwood the right man for England? Did Australia deserve to win the Ashes (very topical)? And has the whole world come down with Test Championship Fever?Plus, thoughts on Jersey's chances in the UAE, and the latest bright ideas from those brainboxes over at the Hundred.All this and more on the World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony discuss a jaw-dropping Test match at Headingley, where Ben Stokes produced one of the great innings of all time. Better than Botham? Best innings ever? Better than Edgbaston 2005? All the big questions answered.Plus, thoughts on Lyon's missed run out and the longest shower of his life, the genius of Archer, the struggles of Roy and the rest of England's batting, and where it all leaves the Ashes with 2 Tests still to come.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the eve of the first Ashes Test, Adam & Tony dive headfirst into a full preview of the series. How worried should England fans be about the batting? Is picking Roy the right decision? Is leaving out Archer a mistake? Will Smith and Warner make a big impact on their return? And the key question - who's going to win...?All this and more on this Ashes Preview Special - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony try to make sense of a jaw-dropping World Cup final. Do England deserve it? How did Archer, Stokes and Buttler hold their nerve? What of Lovely Kaney and the Kiwis? And is England about to fall back in love with cricket?Plus, thoughts on the World Cup as a whole. Did the format produce better cricket than expected? Who were the best players and the biggest disappointments? And are we ready for the same thing in 2023?All this and more on the World Cricket Show World Cup Review Special. Support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony reflect on a week where the Cricket World Cup truly came alive. Have England blown it...?Plus, thoughts on Pakistan's comeback and Brathwaite's futile heroics, and Tony literally bores himself to sleep.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support our important work at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony dive into another week of World Cup action. We've reached the halfway stage - is everyone still enjoying themselves? Or is the upbeat narrative starting to shift?Plus, thoughts on Morgan's astonishing blitz, West Indies' disappointing run, Shakib's brilliance, India's comfortable win over Pakistan, the battle for cricketing supremacy in Europe, and Adam's half-impressive half-marathon.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony discuss a busy second week at the Cricket World Cup. Just when the tournament seemed to be building momentum, rain put a bit of a dampener on things - should the ICC have scheduled reserve days? Or is the criticism they're getting unfair?Plus, they turn their attention to the action on the field - India look good, and England have bounced back well. How are things shaping up at this stage? And cub reporter Tony Curr reports from a very wet Hampshire Bowl.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony discuss an eventful first week at the Cricket World Cup. Who's caught the eye so far? Did we underestimate Bangladesh? Were England caught napping by Pakistan? And do we all just need to reserve our judgement on, well, everything?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony discuss England's win over South Africa on the opening day of the Cricket World Cup. A good start for England - will that performance calm a few nerves? Was the Stokes catch the best catch of all time? And is 10.30 on a Thursday morning the perfect moment to launch a World Cup?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the eve of the Cricket World Cup, Adam & Tony deliver a comprehensive preview of the tournament. Who are the favourites? Can England hold their nerve? Are Australia back in contention? Will Kohli power India to glory? Could West Indies spring a surprise?These questions and many more receive tediously thorough answers, plus we run invasive self-examinations and diagnose ourselves with World Cup fever (ish).All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support our important work at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam and Tony are joined by Jonathan Liew from the Independent to discuss everyone's favourite new cricket competition: The Hundred. As Jonathan wrote recently, 'sixteen months out, The Hundred still has no teams, no players, no fixtures, no sponsors, no playing hours and only the barest of operable frameworks.' What's going on, and despite all the problems could it yet be a success?Plus, thoughts on the Mankad controversy in the IPL, and we prepare to take the black and join Nick Knight's Watch.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As England's tour of the Caribbean comes to an end, Adam & Tony look back on the tour. What shape are England in with 3 months til the World Cup? Could Chris Jordan make a late push for selection? And after a dreadful performance in the T20 series, how do things look for Jason Holder's West Indies?Plus, thoughts on Australia's impressive performance in India, some belated thoughts on Kusal Perera's heroics, and Tom Harrison fully takes leave of his senses.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beside a beach in Barbados, Adam & Tony sit down with West Indies legends Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes to discuss their formidable partnership, the glory days of the 1980s, and what the future holds for cricket in the Caribbean.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony report from Barbados, where West Indies beat England in thrilling style to level the ODI series. Where did this performance come from? Did we get carried away with England's performance in the first game? And did Tony manage to impress Ed Smith?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony report from an action-packed first ODI in Barbados, where Gayle, Roy and Root scored hundreds and England pulled off their record chase. How good is Roy? Was Gayle's innings not actually that good? And is a Magnum a choc ice?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony look back on the Test match in Saint Lucia, and assess the series as a whole. An encouraging consolation win for England? Or just papering over the cracks?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony report from Saint Lucia on a day that saw Joe Root score a hundred, Jos Buttler and Joe Denly score fifties, and England set themselves up in a matchwinning position. After a desperately disappointing series, have the last couple of days changed the weather?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony are joined by friend and ally Gordon Macrae to discuss a thrilling day at the Test in Saint Lucia. How quick is Mark Wood in the flesh? Will he tear up the Ashes? Will England win the game? And did Adam manage to get himself on TV? Answers to all these questions and more on this World Cricket Show special.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony report from the ground on the first day of the Saint Lucia Test. A decent day for England? A low-key day for the Windies? And a long day in the sun for everyone else?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony dissect the carcass of England’s capitulation in Antigua. A series they were expected to win easily, lost inside 7 days - why has everything gone so wrong so quickly? How is Root’s position looking? Was the pitch unfit for Test cricket? And how on earth have West Indies done it? All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show – keep our rum punches topped up at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.