Mark Butcher

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

    6d ago

    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

  2. "It's all a bit of a mess" | Butch reacts to Brendon McCullum's sacking as England's Test head coach

    Jul 14

    "It's all a bit of a mess" | Butch reacts to Brendon McCullum's sacking as England's Test head coach

    Butch gives his take on Brendon McCullum being stood down from his role as England's Test head coach. 👀 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 #BrendonMcCullum #Bazball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Brendon McCullum sacked as England's Test head coach! Assessing Bazball's legacy, and who could replace him?

    Jul 13

    Brendon McCullum sacked as England's Test head coach! Assessing Bazball's legacy, and who could replace him?

    Cameron, Ben and Phil react to the big news that Brendon McCullum has been stood down as England's Test head coach. They discuss Bazball's legacy, potential replacements, the decision to keep him in the white-ball jobs and more. 0:00 Intro / 1:28 Brendon McCullum / 11:05 Bazball legacy / 20:15 Potential replacements / 38:06 Rob Key / 45:58 Timing of the announcement / 50:06 Keith Prowse / 51:31 T20 Blast / 56:25 Tammy Beaumont & Heather Knight / 1:03:40 Gambling sponsors allowed in The Hundred / 1:11:04 ECB block Euro Nations Cup final at Lord's / 1:14:18 Southall Travel / 1:15:33 ICC board meeting / 1:17:42 West Indies / 1:20:23 Outro KEITH PROWSE 🏏 Experience T20 Blast Finals Day in style: www.keithprowse.co.uk/edgbaston 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/ 👀 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 #BrendonMcCullum #Bazball #EnglandvsIndia #ENGvIND Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Lord’s Test review! Why were India so much better than England? And Meg Lanning joins the show!

    Jul 15

    Lord’s Test review! Why were India so much better than England? And Meg Lanning joins the show!

    Katya sits down with Lauren Winfield-Hill to go over the first-ever women's Test at Lord's, in which England were on the receiving end of a dominant Indian performance, losing by 270 runs. Lauren & Katya are then joined by former Australian great Meg Lanning, to discuss her storied career at the top of the game & what makes the elite Australian sporting mentality. 0:15 Intro 0:57 Metro Bank 2:00 Lord's Test reaction 9:55 Why were India so much better? 21:18 Heather Knight retirement 32:00 Other retirements in the women's game 37:55 Timing of McCullum sacking 42:26 Roasting Party 43:00 Meg Lanning on Australia career, leadership & best opponents 1:31:00 Metro Bank outro 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 ROASTING PARTY ☕️Find out more about Wisden's Official Coffee Partners: https://roastingparty.com/?utm_source... #Cricket #EnglandCricket #TestCricket #EnglandCricket #IndianCricket#MegLanning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Wisden Cricket Weekly vs The Final Word

    Jul 16

    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

  6. One-off Tests, an exciting England Lions squad and Yas' Wisden podcast journey comes to an end...

    May 20

    One-off Tests, an exciting England Lions squad and Yas' Wisden podcast journey comes to an end...

    A sad episode today as we officially say goodbye to Yas ahead of his departure from Wisden Towers on Friday. He's joined in the studio one last time by Ben and Butch to tackle the future of Tests, an England Lions squad and a busy week of County Championship action, before signing off with a couple of listener questions. What a ride it's been! ❤️ 0:00 Intro / 1:21 KIA UK / 1:50 Test cricket / 15:53 English summers / 19:21 Win T20 Blast tickets / 19:47 England Lions squad / 26:14 County Championship / 40:46 T20 Blast / 42:36 Dimension Sport / 48:51 Listener questions / 1:00:29 Outro KIA UK 🚗 Find out more about KIA’s range of EVs: https://www.kia.com/uk/electric-hybrid-cars/electric-cars/ Win T20 Blast tickets: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-t20/ DIMENSION SPORT 🏏 Explore Dimension Sport's range of equipment: https://www.dimensionsport.com 📒 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 #CountyCricket #TestCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Ben Stokes retires... so what next? New Zealand win the series & Ireland's famous results against India

    Jun 30

    Ben Stokes retires... so what next? New Zealand win the series & Ireland's famous results against India

    Cameron, Lawrence and Phil reflect on another chaotic week, one which saw Ben Stokes retire from international cricket and New Zealand win the series 2-1 at Trent Bridge. Also on the show, Nathan Johns joins us to chat about Ireland's historic 2-0 T20I series victory against India, the current T20 World Cup champions. 0:00 Intro / 0:34 KIA UK / 1:02 Initial reactions to Stokes' retirement / 7:34 Who takes over as captain? / 15:54 Key & McCullum / 28:24 The state of the England Test team / 32:44 How do England replace Stokes in their XI? / 40:53 KIA's Young Cricketer competition / 41:24 Gullivers Sports Travel / 42:54 New Zealand / 51:25 Ireland's famous series win against India / 1:04:29 West Indies vs Sri Lanka / 1:11:28 Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh / 1:14:21 Outro KIA UK 🚗 Find out more about Kia’s range of EVs: https://www.kia.com/uk/electric-hybrid-cars/electric-cars/ Find out more about Kia's Young Cricketer competition: https://www.kiaoval.com/sign-up-for-kias-young-cricketer-competition-for-a-chance-to-play-at-the-kia-oval/ SPORTS TRAVEL EVENTS ✈️🇿🇦 Be part of England's tour of South Africa this winter: https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/england-cricket-tour-south-africa-0?utm_source=wisden&utm_medium=Instagram&utm_campaign=southafrica2026 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Subscribe annually to the print version of WCM (£41.99) and receive a free copy of 'Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics' by Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon by using code WCMBEDTIME26: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/wcm-pdbase 👀 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 #BenStokes #TestCricket #EnglandvsNewZealand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Sooryavanshi's international debut, Bethell steals the show & what makes a good Test captain?

    Jul 7

    Sooryavanshi's international debut, Bethell steals the show & what makes a good Test captain?

    Cameron, Ben and Cam Steel round up all the latest news from the world of cricket. There's the start of England's T20I series against India, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut, an impressive knock from Jacob Bethell, a potentially radical overhaul of the cricketing calendar, a captaincy u-turn in Pakistan and more. Also on the show, Butch tells us what makes a good Test captain as England look to replace Ben Stokes, and Katya chats to Cam about the legacy of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup. 0:00 Intro / 1:03 T20 World Cup final / 4:21 Katya on the T20 World Cup / 27:15 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut / 34:36 Jacob Bethell / 40:09 Sam Curran / 49:25 What makes a good Test captain? / 1:13:31 Gullivers Sports Travel / 1:18:26 Potential ICC changes / 1:33:28 Babar Azam returns as Pakistan Test captain / 1:35:34 West Indies vs Sri Lanka / 1:40:06 Outro SPORTS TRAVEL EVENTS ✈️🇿🇦 Be part of England's tour of South Africa this winter: https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/england-cricket-tour-south-africa-0?utm_source=wisden&utm_medium=Instagram&utm_campaign=southafrica2026 👀 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 #ENGvIND #Sooryavanshi #Bethell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  9. How England are shaping up for the World Cup, the future of the world game & Ben Stokes the coach?

    Jan 30

    How England are shaping up for the World Cup, the future of the world game & Ben Stokes the coach?

    Ben Gardner & Phil Walker sit down to discuss England's World Cup chances & the recently announced England Lions squad and coaches. Yas Rana then speaks to Wisden board member and cricket strategist Eddie Fitzgibbon on the future of the world game. 0:15 Intro/02:15 U-19 World Cup/04:43 England T20 team for Sri Lanka series/11:27 Harry Brook/25:12 Scotland at the World Cup/29:46 Lions squad coaches/32:29 Stokes post-Ashes/37:07 West Indies vs South Africa/39:32 South Africa World Cup team/40:51 Eddie Fitzgibbon interview/01:09:12 Outro 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon!   / wisdencricket   👉 SUBSCRIBE:    / @wisdencricket   ✍️ LATEST NEWS: https://www.wisden.com #Cricket#IPL#EnglandCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  10. 100 years in the making – previewing the first-ever women's Test match at Lord's

    Jul 9

    100 years in the making – previewing the first-ever women's Test match at Lord's

    Katya sits down with the Guardian's Raf Nicholson to preview the historic first-ever women's Test match at Lord's against India. 0:15 Intro 1:12 Metro Bank 1:32 Scheduling of Lord's Test 8:10 England's historic Test form & squad 17:45 What XI will England pick? 29:22 How are India shaping up? 33:25 Relationship between domestic red-ball competitions and Test cricket 38:10 Mithali Raj on women's Test cricket 48:33 Relationship with Lord's/MCC 1:01:05 Declining volume of women's Test cricket 1:05:50 What can the ICC do to push for more women's Test cricket 1:10:40 Metro Bank Outro 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. Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/ 📔 RAF NICHOLSON - THE WOMEN IN WHITES https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-women-in-whites/raf-nicholson/9781836802921 👀 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 #testcricket #englandwomen #indiawomenscricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  11. Key refuses to back Stokes as captain, Root to lead at The Oval & England considering alcohol ban

    Jun 11

    Key refuses to back Stokes as captain, Root to lead at The Oval & England considering alcohol ban

    Cameron Ponsonby, Mark Butcher and Phil Walker on the latest from the Stokes-Atkinson incident including Rob Key's press conference, Stokes' unclear future and the decision to appoint Joe Root as interim captain. KIA UK 🚗 Find out more about Kia’s range of EVs: https://www.kia.com/uk/electric-hybrid-cars/electric-cars/ 👀 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 #TestCricket #ENGvNZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  12. Australia crowned T20 World Cup Champions again! What can England do to close the gap? With Lisa Sthalekar

    Jul 6

    Australia crowned T20 World Cup Champions again! What can England do to close the gap? With Lisa Sthalekar

    Katya, Lauren, Ben & Lisa Sthalekar react to Australia's dominant victory in the World Cup final against England at Lord's. 0:15 Intro 1:10 Metro Bank This Feels Different 1:48 Lauren on England’s World Cup final loss 30:35 Lisa on Australia’s World Cup triumph 37:35 Beth Mooney & what makes Australia so dominant? 44:30 How can England close the gap to Australia 58:48 Player of the tournament 1:05:05 Team of the tournament 1:20:32 Closing thoughts 1:25:50 Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women’s and girls’ cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu 👀 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 #T20WorldCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  13. BUTCH REACTS: Ben Stokes' England retirement & New Zealand win the series after Trent Bridge victory

    Jun 29

    BUTCH REACTS: Ben Stokes' England retirement & New Zealand win the series after Trent Bridge victory

    Cameron and Butch react to a wild 24 hours following Ben Stokes' international retirement, and New Zealand's deserved series victory after a dominant performance at Trent Bridge. KIA UK 🚗 Find out more about Kia’s range of EVs: https://www.kia.com/uk/electric-hybrid-cars/electric-cars/ Win tickets to England vs Sri Lanka: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-england-srilanka/ Find out more about Kia's Young Cricketer competition: https://www.kiaoval.com/sign-up-for-kias-young-cricketer-competition-for-a-chance-to-play-at-the-kia-oval/ 👀 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 #TestCricket #ENGvNZ #BenStokes #Stokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  14. Ben Stokes' England future in doubt

    Jun 9

    Ben Stokes' England future in doubt

    Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Mark Butcher, Katya Witney and ESPN Cricinfo's Matt Roller to try and make sense of the rapidly-developing Stokes-Atkinson nightclub story. We apologise if you can hear any of the building work going on in the background outside the studio. 0:00 Intro / 1:08 KIA UK / 1:35 Mark Butcher / 20:23 Stokes-Atkinson incident / 29:48 How does it impact the team? / 34:49 Lord's pitch / 41:07 Roasting Party / 42:20 Women's T20 World Cup / 51:48 Win Women's T20 Blast Finals Day tickets / 52:24 England Lions / 59:10 Big Bash merger / 1:06:26 MNDA / 1:07:14 Other cricket / 1:16:29 Outro KIA UK 🚗 Find out more about Kia’s range of EVs: https://www.kia.com/uk/electric-hybrid-cars/electric-cars/ Watch the Women's T20 final in style: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/oval-surrey-cricket-best-seats-wisden/ Test drive Kia's EV2: https://www.kia.com/uk/new-cars/ev2/ 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 MNDA 🧠 We're proud to be supporting the Motor Neurone Disease Association this summer: www.mndassociation.org/cricket 👀 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 #TestCricket #ENGvNZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  15. Documentary: What does the future look like for the Afghanistan Women's Refugee team?

    Jul 7

    Documentary: What does the future look like for the Afghanistan Women's Refugee team?

    Ahead of an ICC AGM which could determine their future role in world cricket, Katya leads a break down of the past, present and future of the Afghanistan Women's Refugee team. This episode pulls together a number of voices from the Wisden stable. Ben speaks to Mel Jones, Katya talk to Clare Connor & Shafiqa Khan Noorzai, and Phil & Anjali spoke to Firooza Amiri. 0:15 Intro 3:30 Clare Connor & Valkerie Baynes 16:19 Shafiqa Khan Noorzai 23:20 Firooza Amiri 30:17 Mel Jones 36:10 Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women’s and girls’ cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu 👀 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 #T20WorldCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  16. The Wisden Cricket Podcast: Episode 1

    12/06/2017

    The Wisden Cricket Podcast: Episode 1

    Vithushan Ehantharajah hosts Isa Guha, Jo Harman and Phil Walker to discuss the men’s and women’s Ashes series. The team discuss selection issues, the march of England’s women, captaincy debates and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  17. Ben Stokes breaks his silence, four changes for Trent Bridge and England’s relationship with the WTC

    Jun 24

    Ben Stokes breaks his silence, four changes for Trent Bridge and England’s relationship with the WTC

    Cameron, Ben and Phil react to Ben Stokes’ press conference, look ahead to the Trent Bridge Test, discuss their 12-point WTC deduction for slow over rates and more. We apologise for the quality of Ben's audio this week. 0:00 Intro / 1:06 KIA UK / 1:34 Audio disclaimer / 2:00 Ben Stokes / 22:45 Roasting Party / 23:10 Team news / 30:28 WTC points deduction / 34:55 2027 Test news / 38:10 Gullivers Sports Travel / 39:21 England vs India white-ball tour / 46:36 Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly / 47:05 Wisden Cricket Monthly / 53:08 Win England vs Sri Lanka ODI tickets / 53:30 Other cricket / 57:36 County Championship / 1:04:20 Test drive the KIA EV2 / 1:04:49 Outro KIA UK 🚗 Find out more about Kia’s range of EVs: https://www.kia.com/uk/electric-hybrid-cars/electric-cars/ Win tickets to England vs Sri Lanka: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-england-srilanka/ Find out more about Kia's Young Cricketer competition: https://www.kiaoval.com/sign-up-for-kias-young-cricketer-competition-for-a-chance-to-play-at-the-kia-oval/ 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 SPORTS TRAVEL EVENTS ✈️🇿🇦 Be part of England's tour of South Africa this winter: https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/england-cricket-tour-south-africa-0?utm_source=wisden&utm_medium=Instagram&utm_campaign=southafrica2026 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Subscribe annually to the print version of WCM (£41.99) and receive a free copy of 'Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics' by Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon by using code WCMBEDTIME26: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/wcm-pdbase 👀 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 #CountyCricket #TestCricket #ENGvNZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  18. BUTCH REACTS: Ben Stokes & Gus Atkinson recalled for third NZ Test following incident investigation

    Jun 22

    BUTCH REACTS: Ben Stokes & Gus Atkinson recalled for third NZ Test following incident investigation

    Cameron and Butch react to the fallout from the Stokes-Atkinson incident, with both men recalled to England's squad for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. This week's longer podcast episode will be recorded and released on Wednesday. KIA UK 🚗 Find out more about Kia’s range of EVs: https://www.kia.com/uk/electric-hybrid-cars/electric-cars/ Win tickets to England vs Sri Lanka: https://www.kia.com/uk/about/sport-sponsorship/kia-oval-england-srilanka/ Find out more about Kia's Young Cricketer competition: https://www.kiaoval.com/sign-up-for-kias-young-cricketer-competition-for-a-chance-to-play-at-the-kia-oval/ 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket #Cricket #EnglandCricket #CountyCricket #TestCricket #ENGvNZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  19. Documentary: Inside England’s 2009 Women’s T20 World Cup triumph

    Jun 10

    Documentary: Inside England’s 2009 Women’s T20 World Cup triumph

    With the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup getting underway this week, Katya looks back on the last time England hosted the tournament in 2009, a tournament they won. Whilst England's 2017 World Cup win is often attributed as being a momentous moment for the women's game in the UK, the 2009 T20 World Cup laid the foundations for what was to come. On-field heroes Claire Taylor and Lydia Greenway, as well as coach England Mark Lane and journalist Raf Nicholson, speak to a different sporting landscape, and a tournament that set the ball rolling for the success of the women's game. 0:15 Intro 1:13 Metro Bank Champion of Women's & Girls Cricket 1:36 Setting the scene on where women's cricket was in 2009 7:37 Double-header style tournament 10:17 Taunton group stage with Mark Lane 16:55 Claire Taylor's extraordinary form 22:31 Semi-final at The Oval 31:15 Final at Lord's 34:41 Celebrations 39:19 Legacy of the 2009 World Cup England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women’s and girls’ cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 👀 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 #countycricket #englandwomen#T20WorldCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  20. India’s T20 World Cup exit, and semi-finals preview with Lisa Sthalekar

    Jun 30

    India’s T20 World Cup exit, and semi-finals preview with Lisa Sthalekar

    Katya sits down in the studio with former Australia captain turned broadcaster Lisa Sthalekar & ESPNCricinfo's Firdose Moonda to preview the upcoming T20 World Cup semi-finals, as well as India's exit and everything else we've seen over the past week. 0:15 Intro 0:39 Metro Bank This Feels Different 1:00 Group stage reflections 9:34 Final group stage games & England vs South Africa 18:05 NZ say goodbye to legends 22:48 Why no quarter-finals and performance of lower-ranked teams 27:18 Pakistan 31:02 Around the wickets 32:19 World Cup crowds & match scheduling 45:25 India & Australia 59:45 Predictions 1:01:14 Metro Bank Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women’s and girls’ cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/ 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket AROUND THE WICKETS https://atwickets.com 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY: Print: https://bit.ly/WCMPrint Digital: https://bit.ly/WCMDigital #Cricket #EnglandCricket #countycricket #englandwomen#T20WorldCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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