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Australia beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in Lucknow to get their 2023 World Cup campaign up and running. Sri Lankan cricket writer Estelle Vasudevan joins Yas Rana to give her perspective on Sri Lanka’s tournament so far, as well as their up-and-down recent record in international cricket. Ben Gardner also shares his thoughts on Australia’s first win of the tournament. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-71 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Butcher, Jo Harman and Yas Rana react to the result of the 2023 World Cup so far that saw Afghanistan beat England for the first time in international cricket. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-71 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

India smashed Pakistan by seven wickets with nearly 20 overs to spare, continuing their dominance in the ODI World Cup portion of the historic rivalry. After Babar and Rizwan took Pakistan to 155-2, a shocking collapse reduced them to 191 all out, with India's bowlers dovetailing and Jasprit Bumrah the star of the show. Then Rohit Sharma blasted it to all parts to set up a stress-free chase. Ben Gardner is joined by Aadya Sharma from the Narendra Modi Stadium, while Katya Witney is also on hand to analyse the game and look ahead to England's clash against Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Zealand continued their perfect start to the 2023 World Cup with a comfortable 8-wicket win against Bangladesh in Chennai. Katya Witney and Tawhid Qureshi discuss the return of Kane Williamson, what went wrong for Bangladesh and look ahead to tomorrow's India vs Pakistan clash. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-71 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Africa made it two wins from two at the 2023 World Cup at the expense of Australia, as Temba Bavuma’s men underlined their World Cup credentials with an authoritative performance. Yas Rana and Ben Gardner react to a significant result and to a match not short of controversy. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-71 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our first weekly episode of the World Cup, the panel of Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana review the first week of action that has seen India and New Zealand emerge as the early front-runners. Mark Butcher joins the show from 34:45 to explain what makes New Zealand so exciting, and to react to the news that Liam Dawson might reject an England Test call-up later this winter. Wisden India Head of Content Abhishek Mukherjee then hops on from 1:10:57 to talk about India’s resounding win over Afghanistan at Delhi. Get 20 per cent off at Charles Tyrwhitt with the code: WICKET20 Cricket24 is out now! Order: bigant.com Build your perfect adventure for England’s Test tour of India next year by going to experiencetravelgroup.com or clicking Get in Touch, or calling them directly on 0203 993 5153. Don't let weather stop play. Contact the cricket pitch experts, today! Visit totalplay.co.uk to learn more. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCri

England bounced back in style from their opening round defeat to New Zealand, beating Bangladesh by 137 runs at Dharamsala. Yas Rana, Phil Walker and Mark Butcher reflect on England's comprehensive victory, including stellar performances from Dawid Malan and Reece Topley and another excellent display from Joe Root. Later in the show, Ben Gardner joins Phil to discuss the game of the tournament so far, which saw Pakistan pull off the highest successful run-chase in World Cup history against Sri Lanka at Hyderabad. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-71 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #Cri

New Zealand made it two wins from two at the 2023 World Cup after a 99-run victory over Netherlands in Hyderabad. There were runs for all of the top five, while Mitchell Santner contributed with a fine all-round performance. Yas Rana and Jim Wallace react to the sixth game from the 2023 World Cup and look ahead to England's must-win clash against Bangladesh. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-71 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

India registered their first victory of the 2023 World Cup thanks to Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, who produced a brilliant 165-run partnership to rescue the hosts from 2-3 in Chennai. Kohli made 85, while Rahul finished unbeaten on 97*, winning the game with a six off Pat Cummins. India's spinners starred earlier in the day, with Ravindra Jadeja picking up 3-28 from his 10 overs as Australia struggled their way to 199 all out. Ben Gardner and Abhishek Mukherjee discuss the main talking points from the game before looking ahead to New Zealand vs Netherlands and reflecting on the first round of fixtures. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-71 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a mont

Records tumbled in Delhi as Aiden Markram hit the fastest-ever World Cup century against Sri Lanka, and South Africa posted the highest-ever total in the tournament. Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen also scored centuries before Sri Lanka were bowled out for 326, racking up the most runs ever scored in a World Cup match. Earlier on Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by six wickets in Dharamsala. Afghanistan were bowled out for 156, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz the all-round star of the match with three wickets and a half-century. Katya Witney, Jim Wallace, Ben Gardner and Tawhid Qureshi review the day’s action and look forward to the blockbuster India v Australia clash coming up tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pakistan overcame an early scare to beat Netherlands by 81 runs, having been 38-3 early in their innings. Haris Rauf and Saud Shakeel were the stars for Pakistan, but the player of the day was unquestionably Bas de Leede – the young Dutch all-rounder took four wickets and scored an impressive half-century from the middle order. Ben Gardner and Yas Rana run through the talking points from the game, share a few more thoughts on England’s opening day defeat to New Zealand and look forward to two fascinating games coming up on day three of the 2023 World Cup. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-71 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-mo

New Zealand laid down an early marker at the 2023 World Cup, thumping England in the tournament opener after a pair of breathtaking hundreds from Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway. Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana react to the England defeat in the first of our daily World Cup podcasts. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-71 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our panel of Mark Butcher, Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana preview the 2023 World Cup that gets under way later this week with a rerun of the 2019 World Cup final between England and New Zealand. Which sides are best placed to manage a variety of conditions and will India be as spin-friendly as is presumed? You can get 25 per cent off six or more bottles of Laithwaites wine when using the code ‘Wisden’ at checkout! - https://www.laithwaites.co.uk/wines Elevate your club's game with total-play: https://total-play.co.uk/ Interested in travelling to India for England’s Test tour there in early 2024? Head to https://www.experiencetravelgroup.com or call 0203 993 5153 to make an enquiry. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-crick

In our final podcast of the English summer, the panel of Jo Harman, Phil Walker, Katya Witney and Yas Rana look back at England’s ODI series against Ireland, the culmination of the 2023 County Championship and react to the ECB’s response to the recommendations made in the ICEC report on inequality within the game. Mark Butcher joins the show as the panel pick their players of the summer. We will be back on Monday for our World Cup preview episode before we go daily for the 2023 World Cup. You can get 25 per cent off six or more bottles of Laithwaites wine when using the code ‘Wisden’ at checkout! - https://www.laithwaites.co.uk/wines You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-71 The digital version of the magazine

In a bumper episode, Jo Harman, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Yas Rana react to the announcement of England’s World Cup squad which saw the exclusion of 2019 World Cup hero Jason Roy. There’s discussion on the end of the English international summer, Mohammed Siraj’s heroics in the Asia Cup final and Leicestershire’s epic One-Day Cup final victory over Hampshire. Kemar Roach joins the show to talk about what makes Surrey so consistent as well as sharing his thoughts on the current state of both West Indies and Test cricket. Mark Butcher then shares his thoughts on some of the topics touched on by Roach. The author David Tossell hops on to tell us about Sunil Gavaskar’s infamous 36 not out off 174 deliveries in the first ever World Cup game between England and India at Lord’s back in 1975. You can get 25 per cent off six or more bottles of Laithwaites wine when using the code ‘Wisden’ at checkout! - https://www.laithwaites.co.uk/wines Cricket 24 is out 5th October. Pre-order it here: https://www.bigant.com/cr

England are beginning to hit their stride ahead of the 2023 World Cup with Ben Stokes, Dawid Malan and Liam Livingstone all enjoying excellent weeks against New Zealand. Mark Butcher, Jo Harman, Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to the latest England-New Zealand action, Sri Lanka women's historic win over England, the Asia Cup, the County Championship and reminisce over the 2019 World Cup. Get 25 per cent off six bottles of Laithwaites wine with the code Wisden at checkout: https://www.laithwaites.co.uk You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-70 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #Eng

Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana discuss England men's ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, which has seen stellar performances from both Gus Atkinson and Harry Brook, as well as some encouraging displays at the top of the order from Will Jacks. Later in the show there's chat about England women's series against Sri Lanka, the County Championship run-in and the start of the Asia Cup. Our first ever live show is taking place this Thursday! Limited tickets are still available which can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wisden-cricket-weekly-end-of-summer-live-show-tickets-693968838477 Call Gullivers Sports Travel today on 01684 878979 or visit their website www.gulliverstravel.co.uk to find out more about travelling to India for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup later this year You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@w

The Hundred 2023 is over, with Southern Brave and Oval Invincibles crowned champions of the women’s and men’s competitions respectively. Phil Walker, Jo Harman and Ben Gardner reflect on the tournament as a whole, discussing the quality of cricket on show, the impact it’s had on the women’s game and where it sits in the English cricket landscape after three editions. Danni Wyatt lifts the lid on how Southern Brave made it third time lucky after defeat in 2021 and 2022, while speed sensation Gus Atkinson chats about Oval Invincibles’ triumph, his rapid rise and a World Cup call-up. Mark Butcher also dials in to talk through all the action from the eliminators and finals. Elsewhere in the show the panel discuss England men’s upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand, Harry Brook’s remarkable century after being left out of the World Cup squad and Pakistan’s 3-0 series victory against Afghanistan. We’re delighted to announce the date for our first ever live show. Full details and tickets can be found here:

England’s provisional 50-over World Cup squad has been announced and while Ben Stokes’ return has been confirmed, there’s no room for Harry Brook. Katya Witney, Phil Walker, Jo Harman and Yas Rana react to the news that Brook has missed out on the 15-player ODI squad to take on New Zealand, as well as breaking down all the other selection decisions ahead of the World Cup later this year. Since recording on Tuesday morning, Brook smashed a stunning 105* (42) in The Hundred last night. There’s also chat about Gus Atkinson’s inclusion and the No.6 spot, England women’s squads to take on Sri Lanka, problems facing Cricket South Africa and much more, while Mark Butcher joins the show to have his say on the World Cup squad. *We apologise for Jo's microphone quality throughout this episode* We’re delighted to announce the date for our first ever live show. Full details and tickets can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wisden-cricket-weekly-end-of-summer-live-show-tickets-693968838477 Call Gullivers

Katya Witney, Phil Walker and Ben Gardner react to the news that Ben Stokes is set to return to ODIs for the World Cup in India later this year. With England's provisional squad expected to be announced some time later this week, the panel also have a go at predicting who will be included. Later in the episode there's chat about the One Day Cup, World Cup scheduling, Steven Finn's retirement and more, while Mark Butcher joins Ben from 35:32 to discuss The Hundred. Our good friends at Beer52 and Siren Brewery have collaborated with eight different breweries across the world to offer you eight exclusive beers you won’t find anywhere else. Simply go to www.beer52.com/WISDEN and cover just £5.95 postage to receive your free case! We’re delighted to announce the date for our first ever live show. Full details and tickets can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wisden-cricket-weekly-end-of-summer-live-show-tickets-693968838477 Call Gullivers Sports Travel today on 01684 878979 or visit their websit