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The Cricket Podcast
by The Cricket Podcast
Are you a cricket fan who wants to hear more about the game's big talking points? The Cricket Podcast is the world's best topical cricket podcast. Covering all cricket including international cricket, Cricket World Cups, the IPL, the Ashes and Test matches. Now with over 500 episodes Jack Hope, Max Rowe-Brown and Ross Legg, provide insight, analysis and humour about all of cricket's major stories. Whether you want to know more about the latest England v Australia Ashes contest, or Virat Kohli's exploits for the India cricket team, we guarantee that The Cricket Podcast will bring you reaction that you'll love. Regular guests include Daniel Norcross from TMS and cricket analyst Dan Weston, who has experience working in the IPL.
Episodes
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England's Summer Of Cricket 2026 - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
After a bit of a break, The Cricket Podcast returns! With England's cricket summer coming to an end, Jack and Max take a look back over the past few months and pass judgement on England cricket in 2026. From the incredible return of Ollie Robinson to the abject circus that is Pakistan, what stood...
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Bye-Bye Bazball
The unthinkable has happened: the Bazball era is officially dead. In this monumental episode of The Cricket Podcast, we react to the bombshell news that has shaken English cricket to its core—the sudden sacking of head coach Brendon McCullum and the immediate retirement of captain Ben Stokes. Was...
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Is Ben Stokes On The Brink?
England triumphed over New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Men's Test at Lord's. However, the victory was overshadowed by an ECB investigation into captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, who breached a midnight curfew to attend a London nightclub where an altercation occurred.In this episode, we...
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We're Back!
After a long, unplanned, hiatus The Cricket Podcast is back. Join Max and Jack as they go through the headlines from the IPL and take a look at England's squad for their upcoming series v New Zealand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Assessing The Start Of The IPL (not what we expected!)
The script for IPL 2026 has been shredded within the first two weeks, and we're here to pick up the pieces. This episode of The Cricket Podcast tackles a start to the Indian Premier League that no one saw coming—least of all the Chennai Super Kings faithful. With CSK sitting at a shocking 0-3…
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Who Is the IPL Team To Fear?
Who is the team to truly fear in IPL 2026? Just five games into the season, the league hierarchy is already looking like a total rollercoaster. In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we break down a whirlwind opening week that has left some giants reeling and others looking absolutely lethal. We...
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Rajasthan Royals, PBKS and Delhi Capitals - IPL 2026 Previews
In our final preview show, The Cricket Podcast finally get around to looking at last year's runners up, Punjab Kings, alongside Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals. The Royals may have given away Sanju Samson, but they've got their new superstar now. A year older, maybe a year better, we wonder...
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SRH, LSG and GT - IPL 2026 Preview
We’re cutting through the PR and "process" talk to look at the high-stakes gambles defining IPL 2026. This is a tactical breakdown of three franchises that have completely nuked their old identities to build something more volatile. Lucknow Super Giants have officially killed off the KL Rahul…
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Mumbai, CSK, KKR, and RCB - IPL 2026 Preview
This episode of the podcast is a deep-dive tactical preview of the IPL 2026 season, breaking down the massive off-season moves for the league's big four franchises. We are moving past the hype to look at the cold, hard data defining the 2026 trophy race. We start with the "New Look" Chennai Super...
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India Are CHAMPIONS! - T20 World Cup Final
In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we break down India’s historic victory as they are crowned ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 champions! Relive the magic from the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the Men in Blue secured a dominant 96-run win over New Zealand to become the first team…
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Samson’s Redemption & Bethell’s Heartbreak: Semi-Final Review
In this episode, we break down an absolute blockbuster at the Wankhede! India has marched into the T20 World Cup 2026 Final after a pulse-pounding 7-run victory over England. It was a game of "what ifs" and "could have beens" as 499 runs were scored in a single night—a record for a Men’s T20…
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Finn Allen Smashes New Zealand Into World Cup Final
Jack and Max dissect the first T20 World Cup semi-final where unbeaten South Africa took on New Zealand at Eden Gardens. Batting first, SA struggled, with Marco Jansen dragging SA to an okay but undercooked total. From then on it was all about one man - Finn Allen. He blitzed a 33-ball ton, the...
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Samson Sees India Through To Semis! T20 World Cup
In this episode, we break down a night of pure theatre at Eden Gardens as Sanju Samson played a knock for the ages to send India into the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Chasing a daunting 196 in what was effectively a virtual quarter-final against the West Indies on 1 March, Samson silenced the...
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India Are Alive and England Are Through - T20 World Cup
In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we dive into the high-stakes drama of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s, where the semi-final picture is finally becoming clear. England have become the first team to officially qualify for the knockouts, completing a remarkable turnaround after a shaky start...
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How SA Ended India's Streak - And Are England Back?
In this episode of The Cricket Podcast we break down the massive T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 upsets that have blown Group 1 wide open. First, we analyse how South Africa ended India’s 12-match winning streak in a dominant 76-run victory in Ahmedabad. Was it David Miller’s explosive 63 or a rare...
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Australia Crash and Burn! - T20 World Cup Group Stage
In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we pick through the wreckage of the most chaotic week in international cricket as Australia crash and burn in the T20 World Cup group stage. While the Baggy Greens pack their bags after a defeat to Sri Lanka and the awesome Nissanka, the focus shifts to the...
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India Through and Zimbabwe Stun Australia! T20 World Cup Weekend Roundup
Ross and Max talk through the latest games, where India booked their place in the Super 8s with a comfortable win over Pakistan, while also starting a minor diplomatic incident over handshakes. Australia are in trouble after they were soundly beaten by Zimbabwe, meaning they likely need to beat…
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Double Super Over Madness! T20 World Cup 2026
On a pulsating day of T20 Cricket World Cup action, by far the best viewing was between South Africa and Afghanistan, who put on a show with not one, but two super overs, and more twists and turns than twisty turny thing. Both teams looked to have won it throughout the day, but SA ultimately came...
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World Cup DRAMA - England CLING ON - T20 World Cup
In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we dive headfirst into the pure, unadulterated chaos of the opening six matches of the 2026 T20 World Cup. It has been a weekend of "Associate Uprising" and major-nation meltdowns, headlined by England narrowly avoiding one of the greatest humiliations in...
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Will Afghanistan Escape The Group of Death? - Group D T20 World Cup Preview
Today, we're diving into the absolute 'Group of Death' in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Group D. With matches unfolding across India and Sri Lanka, all eyes are on whether the 'Afghan Atalan' can survive a brutal pool to reach the Super 8s. Can Afghanistan replicate their 2024 semi-final...
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Can England Go All The Way? Group C T20 World Cup 2026 Preview
In this episode, Jack, Ross and Max turn their attention to Group C. England come into the tournament off the back of on-field prowess and off-field embarrassment, but will their batting firepower carry them through to a world cup final? West Indies have been pretty poor of late, but surely their...
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Easy Street For Australia? - Group B T20 World Cup Preview
Is it really "Easy Street" for the Aussies? In this episode, Jack, Ross, and Max dive into the chaotic lead-up to the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, specifically dissecting the landmines waiting in Group B. After a bruising 3-0 series sweep at the hands of Pakistan, Australia arrive in Sri Lanka...
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Are India The Greatest T20 Team Ever? - Group A Preview T20 World Cup
Is this finally the moment Team India cements their legacy as the undisputed greatest T20 side in history? With the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup kicking off this week, we’re diving deep into Group A to see if Suryakumar Yadav and his squad are ready to defend their crown on home soil. In this...
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Ashes Predictions Revisited and White Ball Cricket Returns
The Ashes might be done and dusted, but our cricket chat is just heating up. In this week's jam-packed episode, Jack, Max, and Ross revisit their infamously "dodgy" pre-series Ashes predictions. We're talking bold shouts, massive flops, and a good dose of self-deprecation as we review just how...
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The Ashes Washup Session And Our Combined XI
The Ashes are over, which means it's time for recriminations. Why did England lose? Did they drink too much? Is it because they can't catch? Did they pick the wrong players? Or perhaps it's all snicko's fault? Or the pitches? Or timewasting? We get into it all as we review England's 4-1 Ashes...
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Where Next For England After Ashes Defeat? - Sydney Day 5
The Ashes urn stays Down Under, and England are left to pick up the pieces after a devastating Ashes series defeat. Where do Ben Stokes and his team go from here? The Cricket Podcast is here to analyze the tactical failures, the "Bazball" hitting a brick wall, and the difficult questions facing...
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Jacob Bethell Shows Some Fight! - Ashes in Sydney Day 4
The drama reaches its peak at the SCG! Join The Cricket Podcast for our definitive daily recap of Day 4 in the final Ashes Test. As the series finale enters its closing stages, we break down a grueling day of Test cricket. We discuss the key individual performances that have put one side in the...
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Smith and Head DEMOLISH AWFUL England - Ashes Day 3 in Sydney
This episode of The Cricket Podcast dissects the absolute nightmare that was Ashes Day 3 in Sydney for England. Steve Smith and Travis Head put on a masterclass, but the real story is England's "AWFUL" performance and total collapse. We’re delivering an unfiltered, brutal analysis of the bowling,...
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Root Century & Smith's Disaster Dismissal - Ashes Sydney Day 2
Joe Root’s masterclass century headlined day two of the Ashes Sydney Test, steering England to a competitive first-innings total of 384 all out. The former England captain showcased exceptional composure and skill, converting his overnight score into a stellar 160 runs—his second ton of the...
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England Shine On Day One Thanks To Root and Brook - Sydney Day 1
Join Jack Hope, Max Rowe-Brown, and Ross Legg as they dissect every moment from the first day of the Fifth Test in Sydney. Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bat, but did England make the right call. The answer looks like "yes" early, as Harry Brook and Joe Root piled on the runs in Sydeny.…
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England Finally Win in Australia - Day Two In Melbourne
Join us as we dissect England's victory in Melbourne, covering everything from their early injuries and drops, through to their excellent bowling performance, and finally their clinical chase to seal victory. This episode dives straight into the core of England's struggles, examining the clinical...
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Boxing Day Massacre In Melbourne - Ashes Fourth Test - Day One
Tune in for our immediate reaction to the unprecedented chaos on Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)! Twenty wickets tumbled in a single day of Test cricket for the first time since 1950, as both Australia and England were skittled on a lively, green-top pitch.…
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IPL 2026 Mini Auction Reaction! And Do England Have A Drinking Problem?
With a short gap between test matches, we find some time to look back at last weeks IPL auction! Cam Green made the big bucks from his move to KKR, but there are plenty other moves to discuss and a fair few surprises. In part 2 we return to the Ashes to dissect the video of Ben Duckett being...
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England Lose Again, Australia Win the Ashes! - Adelaide Day 5
The Urn stays Down Under. In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we break down Australia’s ruthless 3-0 series clinch in record time. From the relentless pace of Pat Cummins to England’s "Bazball" hitting a brick wall on Australian decks, we analyze how the 2025-26 Ashes were won and lost in…
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England Limp to Day 5, Ashes Hopes Fade in Adelaide Day 4
It was a grim day for England in the second Ashes Test match at Adelaide Oval. Join The Cricket Podcast team as we dissect a disastrous Day 4 performance that saw the tourists "limp" to stumps, teetering on the brink of an insurmountable 0-2 series deficit. We break down the Australian bowlers'...
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HEADMASTERCLASS Australia Dominate England Again - Ashes 2025 - Adelaide Day Three
Travis Head delivers a local legend’s masterclass at the Adelaide Oval as Australia takes a stranglehold on the 2025 Ashes. After a brief morning fightback from Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer, Head’s dominant unbeaten century—supported by a gritty Alex Carey—pushed the Australian lead beyond 350…
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Is The Ashes Over? England Slide Toward Defeat | 3rd Test Day 2
In this recap of the 2025 Ashes Third Test Day 2, we dissect the catastrophic England batting collapse that has left their hopes hanging by a thread. We analyze how Pat Cummins dismantled a meek England side under the Adelaide lights, questioning if the Bazball era has finally met its match. For...
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Ashes 3rd Test - Day One - Carey Rescues Australia!
After a back and forth day where both teams seem determined to be terrible at various points, Australia ended the day on 326/8 and the test in the balance. Ross and Max take you through the days action! Chippy was unavailable for this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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The Decisive 3rd Test & IPL Auction Records? - Adelaide Outlook & Green's Price
Get ready for a massive week in the world of cricket! In this episode, we dive deep into the upcoming 3rd Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval, exploring the crucial matchups and who needs to step up to keep the series alive. With Australia currently leading the Ashes 2025/26 series, the pressure is...
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Bazball Dead? England's Ashes Crisis After Gabba
England stare down a 2-0 deficit against Australia after a crushing defeat in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. This episode of our podcast dives deep into the heart of the crisis in England cricket. We provide essential Ashes analysis, unpacking Ben Stokes’ post-match comments and questioning...
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England Humiliated as Australia Romp to Victory - 2025 Ashes - 2nd Test Day Three
England suffered a dramatic Ashes collapse today, as Australia secured an emphatic eight-wicket win at the Gabba to go 2-0 up in the series. Join us as we dissect the stunning day four defeat, the batting woes, and what this humiliation means for England's hopes down under. We explore the urgent...
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Another England Disaster! - Australia DOMINATE Day 3 of Ashes 2nd Test at Gabba
England is in serious trouble on Day 3 of the 2025 Ashes second Test in Brisbane, and the feeling of a looming "disaster" is real. Australia's lower order, led by Mitchell Starc, piled on the runs to build a massive first-innings lead, capitalising on a sloppy English fielding display (five…
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Can Anyone In England Catch A Ball? - 2025 Ashes - 2nd Test Day Two
Australia dominate Day 2 of the 2nd Ashes Test! In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, join Jack Hope, Ross Legg, and Max Rowe-Brown as they break down England's crushing day at the office and Australia's massive lead. The hosts analyze all the key moments from the Brisbane Test, strategic...
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Root Does It In Australia! - 2025 Ashes - 2nd Test Day One
Immediate reactions and expert analysis of a fiery first day in Brisbane. Mitchell Starc tore through the England top order, but Joe Root fights back with crucial runs. Who’s on top? Tune in now for Ashes analysis, cricket news, and key takeaways from the 2nd Test. #Ashes #EnglandCricket...
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Is Jacks England's Solution? - 2nd Ashes Test Preview
England faces critical questions following their initial loss. The debate surrounding all-rounder Will Jacks dominates selection discussions, forcing the side to re-evaluate their current strategy and balance. Jack and Ross get into the details and make their calls, As the series shifts to the...
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Can England Recover And Should Gambhir Be Sacked?
In this episode, Jack, Matt, and Chippy dissect England's latest calamitous performance. Is it time for Bazball 2.0 or is this just another 'moral victory' for the Poms? The lads go deep on what it's really going to take for the Three Lions to recover some semblance of dignity, and perhaps even…
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Analysing IPL Retentions, Trades and Releases
On today's show, the boys take a microscope to the IPL retention deadline. Join us as we go through all ten franchises, picking apart the big releases, the surprising trades, and the questionable logic behind some of the decisions. From the franchises who nailed it to those who, let's be honest,...
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Travis Head CRUSHES England - 2025 Ashes - First Test Day 2
Travis Head crushed England's hopes on day 2 of the first Test of the 2025 Ashes. England woke up as favourites to win in Perth, however another batting collapse, another top performance from Mitchell Starc and another away Ashes debacle ensued. What do we make of Travis Head? Can England come…
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Stokes Makes A Statement! - 2025 Ashes - First Test Day One
The 2025 Ashes is underway in Perth. England travelled to Australia full of confidence and everyone has been predicting a close battle between Stokes and co and the depleted Aussies. Day 1 of the first Test match was bananas. First England were skittled for 172, with Harry Brook the only bright...
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Our 2025 Ashes Predictions!
The Ashes are here, and so are we with our definitive predictions. This isn't just a friendly chat; we're putting our reputations on the line. We've gathered the crew to discuss who will lift the Urn and why this series might just redefine Test cricket. Expect passionate arguments, obscure...
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Are you a cricket fan who wants to hear more about the game's big talking points? The Cricket Podcast is the world's best topical cricket podcast. Covering all cricket including international cricket, Cricket World Cups, the IPL, the Ashes and Test matches. Now with over 500 episodes Jack Hope, Max Rowe-Brown and Ross Legg, provide insight, analysis and humour about all of cricket's major stories.
Whether you want to know more about the latest England v Australia Ashes contest, or Virat Kohli's exploits for the India cricket team, we guarantee that The Cricket Podcast will bring you reaction that you'll love.
Regular guests include Daniel Norcross from TMS and cricket analyst Dan Weston, who has experience working in the IPL.
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