Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show

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Ashes winner Steve Harmison and Neil Manthorp host Following On, your ultimate cricket podcast for the biggest news from the crease. This is your complete guide to world cricket with weekly global cricket news, debate, and tour previews. When we're on tour, you're on tour as you'll get live on-the-ground post-match breakdowns for every England Test, ODI, and T20 match. Plus, join Howzat For A Pod every Wednesday for pub-style debate on the week's biggest stories - from Ben Stokes, to The Hundred, to the Women's World Cup. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talksport/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Remember to hit Follow, give us a five star rating, and leave a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1d ago

    Are Careers On The Line For Australia In The South Africa Test Series?!

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to Australia's three-Test series against South Africa, which starts in Durban on Friday. They are also joined on the show by the former Australia fast bowler Damien Fleming to get his thoughts ahead of the tour. Are careers on the line for some Australia players and will they be dropped if they underperform in these 3 matches? Do Australia need continuity at the top of the order after dropping Jake Weatherald and recalling Matt Renshaw? What reception will Steve Smith get as he returns to South Africa for the first time since the infamous sandpaper gate scandal in 2017/18? What is the priority for this Australia side with an Ashes, a potential World Test Championship final and an ODI World Cup to come in the next 12 months? Elsewhere, will Anrich Nortje make his long-awaited return to Test Cricket this week? Should England players have signed up to play in the inaugural Afghanistan Premier League in December? What do the panel make of the new rule changes introduced by the ICC this week? Hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of the three-Test series between South Africa and Australia on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 @bowlologist Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 5d ago

    County Cricketer S5 EP14 - Leicestershire's Penalty Appeal; Warwickshire Champions & Can Surrey & Lancashire Rebuild?!

    Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as well as The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell and Nick Friend to look back at the 2026 County Championship season. They start off by discussing the ongoing situation at Leicestershire, who are set to appeal their points penalty which ultimately seen them relegated to Division Two. They also discuss Warwickshire's title win and the key reasons behind their success, praise Sussex for a brilliant season in the face of off-field adversity, and they debate where it went wrong for both Surrey and Lancashire, and how they bounce back next season. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611 @GeorgeDobell1 @NickFriend1 Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison, George Dobell and Nick Friend Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 6d ago

    Should Steve Smith REVERSE ODI Retirement To Help Australia Win The 2027 Cricket World Cup?!

    Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa fast bowler Kyle Abbott and the former Surrey all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at the ODI series between South Africa and Australia, with the Proteas sealing a 2-1 series win despite a rain-affected defeat in the third ODI.They discuss what positives Australia can take from the game, how badly their middle order needs a player like Steve Smith, and they discuss where both sides are heading into next year's tournament. Plus, Kyle gives his thoughts on South Africa and some of the selection headaches for Shukri Conrad. Hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of Australia's three-match Test series against South Africa on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @SamEllard @CameronSteel44 @Kyle_Abbott87 Hosts: Sam Ellard, Kyle Abbott and Cameron Steel Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 6d ago

    England are well placed heading into a BIG winter - Howzat for a Pod

    Is England's White Ball team BACK? How impressed have we been with Harry Brook as a captain? Are we feeling confident heading into a World Cup year? Brendan McCullum says we are actually preparing for the Australia tour? Are South Africa the real deal? For the last time - Sam Ellard is alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath (Down the Line from Sydney) for this week's episode, discussing England's White Ball success this summer! 2 ODI series wins and 2 IT20 series wins holds us in good stead heading into a World Cup year. They also discuss Warwickshire's County Championship success AND how supreme South Africa look! Power or Lifting returns as Faraaz lauds Virat Kohli after his 55th ODI ton! AND of course we had to end on a classic Heath Sledger. Enjoy! Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noor, @georgieheath27 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath Producer: Alex Christie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    England are well placed heading into a BIG winter - Howzat for a Pod

  5. Sep 29

    South Africa Head Coach Shukri Conrad Joins The Show & What Does The Future Hold For West Indies?!

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison for another bumper show. The South Africa Head Coach Shukri Conrad joins the show to look ahead to a huge Test summer for the Proteas, starting with a three-match series against Australia, and ending with three Tests against England, both of which are live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. He discusses a bumper summer for the Proteas, how it feels playing 8 Tests in quick succession after not playing any for over a year, and discusses whether the World Test Championship victory has saved Test Cricket in South Africa. They are also joined on the show by the former West Indies National Selector Roland Butcher to discuss an uncertain future for the West Indies, who have announced more cuts, with players taking 25% pay cuts. He reflects on what the future holds for the region & how the West Indies can become a force in World Cricket again. Plus, they dissect South Africa's Test squad named for the first Test against Australia, and reflect on Warwickshire winning the 2026 County Championship! Hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of South Africa's upcoming Test series against both Australia and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Sep 28

    Will Anyone Stop South Africa From Winning The 2027 Cricket World Cup After Australia Series Win?!

    Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa international Dane Vilas and Cricket Broadcaster and Writer Cameron Ponsonby to look back at the 2nd ODI between South Africa and Australia in Johannesburg, as the Proteas sealed the series with a 32-run victory at the Wanderers. They discuss if South Africa are in the best place to win the ODI World Cup on home soil next year, discuss if there are any concerns about Australia following back-to-back defeats, and look back at match-winning centuries for both David Miller and Temba Bavuma. Hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of South Africa's series against both Australia and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Sep 25

    South Africa & Australia's Rivalry Reignited As Australia Collapse To Hand Proteas Victory In Durban!

    Sam Ellard is joined by the former Netherlands international and India Assistant Coach Ryan ten Doeschate and the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at the first ODI between South Africa and Australia at Durban, as South Africa went 1-0 up in the three-match series with a 67-run victory. They discuss the rivalry between the two sides and how tensions are already evident after just one game, praise South Africa's character in fighting back in the second innings to see the game out, and discuss how much Australia will regret wasting a good opportunity to get the victory after such a dominant opening powerplay. Hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of South Africa's ODI and Test series' against Australia on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Sep 23

    Is Kevin Pietersen already working wonders? Howzat for a Pod

    Are England a seriously impressive White Ball outfit? How good is Harry Brook as a captain? Is he more freakishly talented than KP as a player? Is KP already working wonders under Brendan McCullum? What did we make of Stephen Fleming's first interview as head coach? Will Warwickshire win the County Champ? Sam Ellard is alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath (returning from Barbados) for this week's episode, discussing England's White Ball freight train barraging on. A dominant 3-0 IT20 series win vs Sri Lanka and a winning start to the ODI series. They discuss Stephen Fleming;s first interview as test coach and of course discuss the retirement of one of the quickest to ever do it, Mark Wood. Heath's Hotseat returns as Georgie gives her take on an embarrassing moment for Indian cricket and we play a game of Faraank, where Faraaz ranks his top 3 people from the NorthEast! Enjoy! Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noor, @georgieheath27 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath Producer: Alex Christie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is Kevin Pietersen already working wonders? Howzat for a Pod
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Ashes winner Steve Harmison and Neil Manthorp host Following On, your ultimate cricket podcast for the biggest news from the crease. This is your complete guide to world cricket with weekly global cricket news, debate, and tour previews. When we're on tour, you're on tour as you'll get live on-the-ground post-match breakdowns for every England Test, ODI, and T20 match. Plus, join Howzat For A Pod every Wednesday for pub-style debate on the week's biggest stories - from Ben Stokes, to The Hundred, to the Women's World Cup. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talksport/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Remember to hit Follow, give us a five star rating, and leave a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Channel
    talkSPORT
  • Creator
    talkSPORT (Steve Harmison, Jon Norman & Neil Manthorp)
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.7K
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © talkSPORT
  • Show Website
    Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show
  • Provider
    News Corp UK & Ireland Limited

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