Wisden Cricket Weekly

Wisden Cricket Weekly
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Join Mark Butcher, Cameron Ponsonby and our rotating cast of brilliant journalists for a weekly digest of the biggest stories from both English cricket and the wider world game.

  1. 17 hr ago

    Why are there so few female coaches in the men's game? Plus Jon Lewis on coaching in The Hundred

    In this week's Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast, Lauren Winfield-Hill updates Katya with the latest goings on at Sunrisers Leeds, before discussing the lack of women's cricket coaches in the men's game. Katya is then joined by London Spirit Women's Head Coach Jon Lewis, where they cover everything from squad building ahead of this years competition, to working under Heather Knight, to the end of his tenure as England coach, and much more. Finally, Katya and Admiral Group's Chief Sustainability Officer, Michelle Leavesley, discuss why Admiral have partnered with Glamorgan and Welsh Fire, and what other fields can learn from the growth of women's cricket. 0:15 Intro 0:48 Metro Bank 1:15 Lauren's Hundred update 5:50 Shared experiences across men's and women's Hundred teams 12:00 Hundred team songs 16:10 Women's coaching roles in cricket 28:54 Jon Lewis preamble & interview 1:07:02 Admiral 01:25:32 Metro Bank Outro Take Her Lead, ECB and Metro Bank announce partnership to invest in the people powering women's and girls' cricket https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/about-us/press-releases/news/take-her-lead-ecb-and-metro-bank-announce-partnership-to-invest-in-the-people-powering-womens-and-girls-cricket/ 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY: Print: https://bit.ly/WCMPrint Digital: https://bit.ly/WCMDigital #Cricket #EnglandCricket #TheHundred #JohnLewis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Why are there so few female coaches in the men's game? Plus Jon Lewis on coaching in The Hundred

  2. 3 days ago

    What to expect from Root and Fleming, replacing Stokes & Australia’s huge year of Test cricket, with Chris Green

    In a bumper episode Cameron speaks with Butch on how England can replace Ben Stokes in the Test side, before Phil unpicks the various combinations England could go with under Joe Root's captaincy. Chris Green then makes his Wisden Cricket Weekly debut to discuss Australia's massive next 12 months in Test cricket where they will playing India, South Africa & England - all away from home. 0:15 Intro // 1:17 Southall Travel // 2:22 Butch on Fleming, Root & England's Stokes replacement // 26:57 How England replace Ben Stokes & Joe Root the captain // 33:33 Why did Harry Brook get the Test captaincy & other potential England changes // 44:35 Roasting Party // 56:15 Australia's huge 12 months of Test cricket // 1:02:38 Chris Green on Australia's next 12 months // 1:21:00 One-Day Cup & Hundred review SOUTHALL TRAVEL ✈️ Explore Delhi, Agra and Jaipur with Southall Travel's 6-day Golden Triangle tour: https://www.southalltravel.co.uk/tours/india/golden-triangle/ ROASTING PARTY ☕️ Find out more about Wisden's Official Coffee Partners: https://roastingparty.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=wisden_roastingparty_2026 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Digital: https://pktmags.com/wisdensummer26 Print: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/WCMBEDTIME26 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #StephenFleming #TestCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What to expect from Root and Fleming, replacing Stokes & Australia’s huge year of Test cricket, with Chris Green

  3. 6 days ago

    What actually makes a good franchise cricket league?

    With The Hundred well underway, Katya & Lauren Winfield-Hill assess what actually makes a good franchise league, considering tournament length, overseas player limits, auction timing, and much more. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Metro Bank 0:52 Positives of The Hundred 10:15 WBBL standard & length of competitions 16:00 Overseas player limits 25:00 Auction timing 32:43 FairBreak T20 & what attracts players to leagues? 42:27 Em Arlott to Yorkshire The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls’ cricket. 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY: Print: https://bit.ly/WCMPrint Digital: https://bit.ly/WCMDigital #Cricket #EnglandCricket #TheHundred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What actually makes a good franchise cricket league?

  4. 30 Jul

    Stephen Fleming & Joe Root named as England Test head coach and captain

    Cameron, Ben & Phil react to today's breaking news that Stephen Fleming is the new England Test head coach, and that Joe Root will once again captain the side. SOUTHALL TRAVEL ✈️ Southall Travel are offering up to 35% off this cricket season: https://www.southalltravel.co.uk/holidays/turkey/ 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Digital: https://pktmags.com/wisdensummer26 Print: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/WCMBEDTIME26 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1#Cricket #EnglandCricket #StephenFleming #TestCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Stephen Fleming & Joe Root named as England Test head coach and captain

  5. 28 Jul

    Joe Root to return as captain? 2027 Ashes schedule, The Hundred begins & illegal gambling in cricket

    Cameron, Ben, Katya and Butch discuss reports that Joe Root is set to captain England again, 2027 Ashes scheduling, the start of The Hundred and the first week of the One-Day Cup. Also on show, West Indies' Test against Pakistan in Tarouba, the possibility of England and Australia playing a Test in India, and a chat with investigative journalist Steve Menary about the rise of illegal gambling companies operating in cricket. 0:00 Intro / 1:05 Mark Butcher / 18:53 Southall Travel / 19:56 Joe Root as England Test captain / 29:16 West Indies vs Pakistan / 37:21 Ashes / 41:28 An Ashes Test in India? / 43:06 The Hundred / 55:01 One-Day Cup / 1:00:06 The rise of illegal gambling companies in cricket / 1:23:35 Outro SOUTHALL TRAVEL ✈️ Southall Travel are offering up to 35% off this cricket season: https://www.southalltravel.co.uk/holidays/turkey/ 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Digital: https://pktmags.com/wisdensummer26 Print: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/WCMBEDTIME26 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #WestIndiesCricket #PakistanCricket #TheHundred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Joe Root to return as captain? 2027 Ashes schedule, The Hundred begins & illegal gambling in cricket

  6. 24 Jul

    How new ownership has changed The Hundred, Blast Finals Day & Danni Wyatt-Hodge joins the show

    Katya & Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss the early signs of change as The Hundred gets underway this week, with teams now under new private ownership. Wisden Cricket Monthly editor-in-chief Phil Walker then speaks with the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup top run-scorer Danni Wyatt-Hodge, about the disappointment of England falling short in the final against Australia at Lord's, as well as her enduring ambitions to play all three formats. 0:15 Intro 0:42 Metro Bank 1:03 Lauren's positive start in The Hundred 5:35 How has The Hundred changed? 10:50 Dani Gibson as captain & the lack of English captains in The Hundred 22:22 T20 Blast Final's Day 29:35 Ashes schedule 33:35 Danni Wyatt-Hodge The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls’ cricket. 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY: Print: https://bit.ly/WCMPrint Digital: https://bit.ly/WCMDigital #Cricket #EnglandCricket #TheHundred #DanniWyattHodge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How new ownership has changed The Hundred, Blast Finals Day & Danni Wyatt-Hodge joins the show

  7. 21 Jul

    Remembering Sir Garfield Sobers, England's impressive ODI series win & who will be the next Test coach?

    Cameron, Phil and Butch begin the show by paying tribute to legendary West Indian all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away last week at the age of 89. Also on the pod, they discuss England's ODI series victory against India, the race to become Test coach after Andy Flower ruled himself out of contention and a huge change to the structure of the 2027 World Cup. All that and loads more, including a chat with one of England's hottest uncapped prospects, Henry Crocombe. 0:00 Intro / 1:33 Sir Garfield Sobers / 13:42 Southall Travel / 15:02 England's next Test head coach / 31:59 England vs India ODI series / 41:53 Roasting Party / 43:00 2027 World Cup format changes / 54:06 MNDA / 54:41 T20 Blast Finals Day / 1:01:01 The Hundred / 1:12:28 Wisden Cricket Monthly / 1:14:29 Henry Crocombe interview / 1:25:29 Outro ROASTING PARTY ☕️ Find out more about Wisden's Official Coffee Partners: https://roastingparty.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=wisden_roastingparty_2026 SOUTHALL TRAVEL ✈️ There's never been a better time to explore India than with Southall Travel! Enjoy exclusive deals across hundreds of destinations plus up to 20% off this cricket season: https://www.southalltravel.co.uk/ MNDA 🧠 We're proud to be supporting the Motor Neurone Disease Association this summer: www.mndassociation.org/cricket 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Digital: https://pktmags.com/wisdensummer26 Print: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/WCMBEDTIME26 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1#Cricket #EnglandCricket #IndianCricket #EnglandvsIndia #ENGvIND Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Remembering Sir Garfield Sobers, England's impressive ODI series win & who will be the next Test coach?

  8. 16 Jul

    Wisden Cricket Weekly vs The Final Word

    The Final Word v Wisden Cricket Weekly at Wormsley. Join us on Monday 10th August at the picturesque Wormsley Cricket Ground, where two of the most popular cricket podcasts will go head-to-head in an exciting cricket match! The Final Word, hosted by Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins, will play Wisden Cricket Weekly, hosted by Cameron Ponsonby, in a game where you will witness entertaining action while supporting the Lord's Taverners. Players include comedians Fin Taylor, Ivo Graham, Tom Rosenthal, Sky Sports' Matt Floyd, Gloucestershire all-rounder and Test Match Special's Melissa Story, Tailenders podcast legend Mattchin Tendulkar, presenter Kate Mason, and many more from the worlds of cricket. And the match will be umpired by England legends David Gower and Mike Gatting! Those attending the day will be able to enjoy live commentary throughout the game, with Test Match Special's Daniel Norcross being the lead. There will also be live show at the lunch break for the enjoyment of those in attendance, with some of your favourites from the Final Word and Wisden Cricket Weekly (and special guests) in conversation. Not only will you enjoy a wonderful day out, but you'll also have the opportunity to support a great cause - all proceeds from the event will go towards The Lord's Taverners, raising vital funds to empower young people through cricket. And we are delighted to share this event is supported by sponsor Zeus Sleeps. Event Timings 10.30: Gates opens 11.30: Match begins (25 overs) 13.30: Lunch Break and live podcast recording 14.30: Match Resumes https://uk.emma-live.com/TFWvsWisden ZEUS SLEEPS https://zeussleeps.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopJRQgnegU8kfS3UboifU4p515MW_CmvVh7FIhSA75WUi9tHyLd LORD'S TAVERNERS https://www.lordstaverners.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Join Mark Butcher, Cameron Ponsonby and our rotating cast of brilliant journalists for a weekly digest of the biggest stories from both English cricket and the wider world game.

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  • Creator
    Wisden Cricket Weekly
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    840
  • Rating
    Explicit
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