Phil Walker, Jo Harman, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana dive deep into the Ashes trash talk after Stuart Broad declared the 2021/22 series ‘void’ this week and Steve Smith arrived in England for his stint at Sussex with Ollie Robinson. There’s chat about how England’s stars are shaping up, the latest round of the County Championship and the possibility of The Hundred ceasing to exist as we know it. Away from the English game, the panel look back on a fiery week of IPL action, which saw tempers flare between a number of players - most notably Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir - after RCB’s victory against LSG. Mark Butcher joins the show to discuss the future of The Hundred, IPL contracts for English players and Pakistan’s World Cup chances, before special guest Isa Guha chats to Jo about guest editing the latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly. Get 20% off all items at wisden.com/shop, using code 'podcast20' The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-67 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ashes trash talk and should The Hundred be scrapped?

After being named one of the Wisden Five Cricketers of the Year last week, Surrey and England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes joins the podcast to reflect on a whirlwind last 12 months and his hopes for the upcoming summer. Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana review the latest round of County Championship action, which saw Ben Duckett, Keaton Jennings and Zak Crawley all score big runs in the battle for England’s opening spot. There’s also chat about Nottinghamshire’s declaration against Middlesex, and an historic performance from Gloucestershire’s Tom Price, who scored a century from No.9 and took a hat-trick on the same day. Elsewhere in the show, the panel discuss Ajinkya Rahane’s triumphant return to form in the IPL - one which has earned him a spot in India’s squad for the WTC Final - Sri Lanka vs Ireland, Pakistan vs New Zealand and much more. Get 20 per cent off all items at wisden.com/shop, using code 'podcast20' Get the 2023 Wisden: https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricketers-almanack-2023 - get discounts using the following codes: WISONLINE (standard edition), WISONLINELF (large format) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Foakes joins the show, brave declarations and Rahane's recall

On this special episode of the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast, Phil Walker, Mark Butcher, Lawrence Booth and Yas Rana discuss the future of Test cricket, England's batting selection dilemmas and an Ollie Pope masterclass at The Oval. There's also chat about Australia's squad for the Ashes and the latest round of County Championship action, while Lawrence joins the show to talk about the release of this year's prestigious Wisden Almanack, including the award winners for 2023. Abhishek Mukherjee dials in towards the end of the show to chat with Yas about the last week of IPL action. // The following message is from The Club Cricket Conference: With the permission of the family, and in this administrative hiatus before the announcement of Simon’s funeral arrangements, would you please take note of the agreed destination of any donations in his memory. Please make all donations to: The Club Cricket Charity Sort Code: 20-40-71 Account number: 33503410 Please refer to The Simon Prodger Fund The Family will make the decisions on where the funds will eventually go, but at present they are destined for Simon’s favoured areas of Kenya and areas of cricket needs the UK. When final arrangements are made, it would be wonderful to announce a huge contribution to his visions of diversity, inclusion and, above all, education through cricket. His legacy must thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2023 Wisden award winners and how does Bairstow fit back into the England side?

Ben Gardner, Cameron Ponsonby and Yas Rana reflect on the opening round of the 2023 County Championship, which saw Leicestershire spring a surprise win over Yorkshire at Headingley. Mark Butcher speaks to Yas about why spinners find it so difficult at the start of the season, while Peter Handscomb joins the show to discuss Leicestershire’s remarkable result, as well as what it’s like to bat with and keep wicket to Rehan Ahmed. The panel also discuss an interesting interview between Ben Stokes and Nasser Hussain from earlier in the week, while Aadya Sharma dials in to discuss a string of thrilling last-ball finishes in the IPL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future of English spin bowling, England's Ashes XI and a crazy week in the IPL

Taha Hashim, Mark Butcher and Ben Gardner discuss the CDC's verdicts into allegations of racism brought against seven individuals, including Michael Vaughan, and Yorkshire CCC, and ponder where cricket goes from here. Yas Rana then hosts a bumper County Championship preview, with Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Ben Gardner, examining each county's hopes for the season ahead and picking out several players to watch, while Mark Butcher discusses the rule changes that could sway which way the competition goes this year. Ben Gardner and Katya Witney then round up the rest of the week's action, including a big week for ODI cricket and the start of the Indian Premier League. 0:00 Intro 0:33 CDC 19:28 CC Div 1 46:17 Butch CC segment 59:45 CC Div 2 1:17:07 OTW 1:31:39 IPL/ODIs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CDC racism verdicts and a bumper County Championship preview

Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana reflect on the inaugural Women’s Premier League, which saw England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt and Issy Wong both play starring roles as Mumbai Indians won the tournament.There’s chat about a crazy T20I between South Africa and West Indies - in which numerous all-time T20 records were smashed as both sides piled on the runs at Centurion - the Indore pitch rating and a new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly.Kent’s Sam Billings and Joe Denly also join the show at the start of the episode ahead of the new county season. Sam discusses why he turned down England duty this winter, pulling out of the IPL, winning the Pakistan Super League and Shaheen Shah Afridi’s development as a batter, while Joe reflects on his experience of the IPL and the challenges that players face in the modern day cricketing landscape. To celebrate World Whisky Day, the Wisden Shop are offering 30% off their Limited Edition spirits range, including the Wisden Whisky, Gin, Vodka, and all spirits gift sets. Use code 'spirits30' to claim your discount before the offer ends. Buy the latest Wisden Cricket Monthly magazine: https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-66 Get the digital version: https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Billings and Joe Denly join the show while England players star in the WPL knockouts

Podcast regulars Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana are joined by ESPNcricinfo's Matt Roller to talk all things T20, including the future of cricket in the USA, The Hundred draft and English representation in the IPL. The panel also discuss a tough run of games for Suryakumar Yadav in the India-Australia ODIs, the Women's Premier League, Phil's chat with Ollie Robinson and much more. Mark Butcher joins the show to reflect on how the introduction of Major League Cricket in the USA could impact the English domestic schedule. Vote for us: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sp... Tom Hixson: http://rb.gy/shg6rc - use code: WISDEN15 for 15% off FrogBox: http://www.frogbox.live/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cricket's big US move, why there are so many T20 leagues, SKY's golden series and Darren Bravo

Jo Harman, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to yet another thrilling Test in New Zealand, which saw Kane Williamson hit a fourth innings century as the Kiwis beat Sri Lanka off the final ball at Christchurch. The panel discuss the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and a famous series whitewash for Bangladesh, before having an early look ahead to the World Test Championship Final and the 2023 men’s Ashes.There’s also chat about South Africa’s Test series victory against West Indies, the WPL, and more. Unfortunately, Mark Butcher wasn’t able to join the show this week due to extenuating circumstances in Pakistan. He’ll be back separately later in the week or as part of next week’s show. Vote for us: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sp... Runs4Research: http://www.runs4research.org.uk Tom Hixson: http://rb.gy/shg6rc - use code: WISDEN15 for 15% off FrogBox: http://www.frogbox.live/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another thriller in NZ, England lose 3-0 in Bangladesh and an early look ahead to the Ashes

Phil Walker, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Yas Rana react to England's 2-1 series victory in Bangladesh and discuss what it means for their bid to retain the World Cup trophy in India later this year. There's also a review of Australia's win over India in Indore, a look at the start to the Women's Premier League, Ben tries to make sense of Shaheen Afridi's surprisingly successful promotion to No. 6 in the PSL and the latest on the Yorkshire racism scandal. Get Spond for your club: http://app.spond.com/WisdenFill out this questionnaire to be in with a chance of winning a free Wisden sweater: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGVHOoNHDigoET5oFRu1vMZ-_9DAMXBovXqiRFx9XVtP96Bw/viewform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England close to finalising World Cup plans, Australia win in India and the WPL kicks off in style

Well, that was wild.Phil Walker, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Yas Rana review one of the most remarkable Test matches of all time, as New Zealand beat England by one run at Wellington. Mammoth knocks from Harry Brook and Joe Root put England in a commanding position, and an excellent first innings showing from England’s bowlers led to Ben Stokes enforcing the follow on. From that point onwards, New Zealand produced a near faultless display. Kane Williamson and Tom Blundell starred with the bat, before an inspired bowling performance from New Zealand’s seamers - particularly Neil Wagner - helped the hosts seal the most dramatic of victories on day five. The panel also discuss England’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh and the conclusion of the Women’s T20 World Cup, as Australia asserted their dominance once again to become world champions for a sixth time. Mark Butcher joins the show to reflect on the Wellington Test and the 2023 Pakistan Super League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best Test comeback ever? New Zealand beat England by one run after following on!

Rob Key, England’s managing director of men’s cricket, sits down with his former teammate and Sky colleague Mark Butcher to reflect on a mind-boggling start to his tenure and discuss what comes next, for English cricket and the wider game.  Afterwards, Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana reflect on the interview, assess England's T20 World Cup chances and discuss the latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly. The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exclusive: Rob Key relives a whirlwind first year in the job with Mark Butcher

Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana review England’s first Test triumph in New Zealand for 15 years, with Ben Stokes’ side recording a comfortable 267-run victory at Mount Maunganui. They discuss impressive knocks from Ben Duckett and Harry Brook, the importance of Ollie Robinson and a record-breaking performance from Stuart Broad and James Anderson. The panel also reflect on India’s six-wicket victory against Australia at Delhi, which saw the tourists collapse dramatically on the third morning, and the Women’s T20 World Cup as we head towards the business end of the tournament. Mark Butcher joins the show to discuss the tenth win of the BazBall era and to share his experience of the 2023 Pakistan Super League so far. ﻿The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A vintage BazBall win, Australia's Delhi implosion and England reach a World Cup semi-final

Jo Harman, Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana review the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which saw India beat Australia inside three days at Nagpur by an innings and 132 runs. The panel also look ahead to England’s Test series against New Zealand - with the first Test looking likely to be heavily impacted by storms - Eoin Morgan’s retirement, the WPL auction, Women’s T20 World Cup and much, much more. Mark Boyns from Opening Up Cricket joins the show to talk about their new campaign, The Second Spell, which aims to encourage lapsed or retired players to give cricket another go. The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India hammer Australia at Nagpur, Eoin Morgan retires and a game-changing week for women's cricket

Katya Witney, Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana preview the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which sees the first Test get underway at Nagpur on Thursday. The panel also discuss the Women’s T20 World Cup, New Zealand’s squad for their Test series against England, red-ball vs white-ball, a double century for Tagenarine Chanderpaul - son of Shivnarine - and much, much more. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric... 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-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Australia be the first side to win in India in over 10 years?

Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana review England's 2-1 ODI series defeat to South Africa, which saw Jofra Archer make his long-awaited return to international cricket and take 6-40 in the final game of the series. There were centuries for Jason Roy, Dawid Malan and Jos Buttler - as well as an impressive knock from Harry Brook in his debut series - but England ultimately slipped to a series defeat with Anrich Nortje, Temba Bavuma and David Miller starring in particular for South Africa. The panel also discuss the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a new role for Mickey Arthur, Dane van Niekerk's exclusion from South Africa's Women's T20 World Cup squad on fitness grounds and more. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cric... 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-cricke... The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket... You can find the perfect gift for any cricket fan at the Wisden shop: https://www.wisden.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jofra Archer takes 6-40 in his second game back – what makes him such a special bowler?

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