Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show

Howzat for a Pod - McCullum SACKED from Test duties 15.07.2026 57min

On this week’s episode, Sam Ellard was back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath.Brendon McCullum is gone (from the Test side). Was he lucky to survive as long as he did? How will we look back on his time in charge? AND what next for the England Test side? Meanwhile England's T20 team are thriving as they storm to a 4-0 series win over World Champions India, sky rocketing them to the top of the T20 rankings. Is Harry Brook captain material? Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struggles to adapt to non Indian pitches. England's women lose again at Lords with some legends retiring. We have a dip into the fascinating world of club cricket and Georgie Heath is back with another 'Heath Sledgers'. Enjoy!Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noor, @georgieheath27YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketHosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath Producer: Alex Christie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following On - Who Will REPLACE Brendon McCullum as England Test Head Coach? 15.07.2026 54min

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss Brendon McCullum stepping down as England's Test Head Coach and the runners and riders to replace him in the role. They also hear from Cricket Analyst and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber on India's 4-0 T20 series defeat to England, and Women's Cricket Writer Raf Nicholson reflects on India's big 270-run win in the Women's Test against England at Lord's.Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-Test series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 @AJarrodKimber @RafNicholsonHosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following On - Brendon McCullum STEPS DOWN As England Men's Test Head Coach! 13.07.2026 17min

Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Commentator Neil Manthorp as well as Cricket Analyst and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber to react to the breaking news that Brendon McCullum has stepped down as England Men's Test Head Coach. Was the writing on the wall after the manner of the defeat to New Zealand? Can the ECB convince Andy Flower to become the new Test Head Coach? How will 'Bazball' be remembered in the future? How will Brendon McCullum's reign as Test Head Coach be remembered?Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-Test series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @NeilManthorp @AJarrodKimberHosts: Jon Norman, Neil Manthorp and Jarrod KimberProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following On - India March Towards HISTORIC Victory In Lord's Test! 12.07.2026 17min

Neil Manthorp is joined by the Cricket Analyst and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and Women's Cricket Commentator Georgie Heath to look back at Day 3 of the Women's Test between England and India at Lord's, with England closing on 130-6 and India needing a further 4 wickets for victory.Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the Women's Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @AJarrodKimber @GeorgieHeath27Hosts: Neil Manthorp, Jarrod Kimber and Georgie HeathProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following On - Gaud Makes History As India Dominate & England Toil At Lord's! 11.07.2026 17min

Neil Manthorp is joined by Cricket Analyst and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber & Women's Cricket Commentator Georgie Heath to look back at Day 2 of the Only Test between England Women and India Women at Lord's, with India closing on 154-1, a lead of 269 runs. Are England showing fatigue after their T20 World Cup campaign? Have India just adapted to conditions better, or are their players more suited to Test Cricket? Did England get their team selection wrong?Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of this Test Match on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @AJarrodKimber @GeorgieHeath27Hosts: Neil Manthorp, Jarrod Kimber & Georgie HeathProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following On - A HISTORIC Day At Lord's As Women's Test Between England & India Firmly In The Balance 10.07.2026 17min

Neil Manthorp is joined by Cricket Analyst & Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and Women's Cricket Commentator Georgie Heath to look back at Day 1 of the Women's Test between England and India at Lord's, with England closing on 21-1 in reply to India's 285 all out. How does it feel seeing a historic Women's Test at Lord's? Who will be the happier of the two sides after the first day's play? Are we expecting spin to play a more prominent role as the Test goes on? Where does Sophie Ecclestone rank among the England greats after becoming the all-time leading wicket-taker across formats.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @AJarrodKimber @GeorgieHeath27Hosts: Neil Manthorp, Jarrod Kimber & Georgie HeathProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Howzat for a Pod - Bull Stops Play 08.07.2026 45min

On this week’s episode, Sam Ellard was back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath.England get smashed in the Final of the Women's T20 World Cup. Can anyone stop the Aussies? Meanwhile England's white ball side show the Test team how to get over the line. Could the Brook/McCullum partnership work at Test level? What do you do when a raging bull stops play in your local club cricket game? The guys do their all time 6 aside T20 teams AND we had our first rendition of 'Heath Sledger' and it didn't disappoint. Enjoy!Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noor, @georgieheath27YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketHosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath Producer: Alex Christie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following On - Bethell To Open In ODI Cricket; England's Captaincy Conundrum & Babar REAPPOINTED Pakistan Captain 08.07.2026 53min

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to preview England's upcoming ODI series against India, discuss who should be England's next Test captain, and they look back at the Women's T20 World Cup Final. Plus, they are joined on the show by Broadcaster Behram Qazi to discuss Babar Azam being reappointed as Pakistan's Test captain and to look ahead to their Test series against England. Is Jacob Bethell's move to open in ODI Cricket good for his career, and should he replicate that in the Test game? Will Harry Brook be the next England captain, or will Joe Root be appointed as an interim until the end of the Ashes? Will whoever is Head Coach influence who takes the armband going forward?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 @DeafMangoHosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's your XI for Headingley and who should be England's next captain? 07.07.2026 42min

Who should be England's XI for Leeds and why is this such a difficult question to answer? Who should be England's next red ball captain and why is this an even more difficult riddle to solve? All of this plus Jon tries to shoehorn in as many Surrey players as possible into the reckoning.Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @ajarrodkimber @cameronponsonbyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: cricket@talksport.co.ukHosts: Jon Norman, Jarrod Kimber and Cameron PonsonbyExec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following On - Nasser Hussain PREVIEWS The ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final 03.07.2026 10min

Scott Taylor speaks with the former England captain Nasser Hussain ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final between England and Australia on Sunday. They discuss England's chances of victory, how tough a test Australia will be, and what's most impressed him about England in this tournament so far. You can watch the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final for free on Sky Mix via Freeview, as well as Sky Sports, NOW and the Sky Sports app, with no subscription required.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @ScottTaylor_TSHosts: Scott Taylor and Nasser HussainProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What went on behind the scenes before, during and after Stokes' retirement bombshell 02.07.2026 51min

What really happened in the Press Box when news of Ben Stokes' retirement broke? Where now for England, Baz, Rob and the red ball captaincy? Are there any winners in all of this? What will England do about Harry Brook? And did anybody know he was about to quit?Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @legsidelizzy @ajarrodkimberYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: cricket@talksport.co.ukHosts: Jon Norman, Jarrod Kimber & Elizabeth 'The Lizard' AmmonExec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Howzat for a Pod - English cricket is a mess! 01.07.2026 58min

On this week’s episode, Sam Ellard was joined by Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath making her Howzat for a Pod debut! After a crazy week in the world of cricket there was plenty to get into!Ben Stokes is gone! What did Faraaz and Georgie make of the decision? Could Harry Brook really be the next England captain? Faraaz gives his ‘Fazball’ manifesto. We discuss Ireland’s incredible series win over India. Could England go all the way in the T20 Women’s World Cup? How is Faraaz getting on with booking Big Vernon Philander and Sam sets Georgie a challenge for the week. Enjoy!Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noor, @georgieheath27YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketHosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath Producer: Alex Christie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following On - Will McCullum Follow Stokes Out Of The England Door & New Zealand Punch Above Their Weight (Again!) 30.06.2026 44min

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to reflect on England's 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand? What now for Ben Stokes following his retirement from International Cricket? Is there any way back for him if the current regime changes, or is he done as an International Cricketer? How much pressure is under England Head Coach Brendon McCullum? What will England's XI be for the first Test against Pakistan later this summer? How are people in New Zealand feeling about this England side under Brendon McCullum? How big an achievement is this for New Zealand to come from behind to win a three-match Test series away from home?Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's next Test series at home to Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp, Steve Harmison and Jeremy ConeyProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following On - What Next For Brendon McCullum & England's Test Side After RARE Home Defeat?! 29.06.2026 38min

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 160-run defeat to New Zealand in the third and final Test at Trent Bridge. What now for England's Test side after a first home defeat in a three-match Test series in 14 years? Should Brendon McCullum remain as England Head Coach after overseeing a run of 2 wins in their 9 Test matches and a losing record over the last 3 years? Who will step up to replace Ben Stokes as England's Test captain? How do England adjust the balance of the side after losing their premium all-rounder?Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's next Test series at home to Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison and Jeremy ConeyProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following On - Ben Stokes Announces SHOCK Retirement As England Head Towards Series Defeat! 28.06.2026 23min

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 4 of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with England closing on 103-4, needing an unlikely 270 more runs to win.Why has Ben Stokes decided to retire now? Is there possibly any way back for him if there is change with the current regime? How will Ben Stokes be remembered? How does Stokes' retirement impact the Test side moving forwards? Who can possibly replace him as England captain? Were England's tactics with the bat on the 4th day a poor look for Brendon McCullum and his team? Where will this victory rank for New Zealand among their best away series wins?Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between England and New Zealand on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison and Jeremy ConeyProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following On - Are New Zealand Favourites To Win The Series As England Toil At Trent Bridge?! 27.06.2026 21min

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 3 of the third Test between England and New Zealand. New Zealand closed on 120-3, leading by 204 runs. Are New Zealand now favourites to win this Test & the series after an 11-wicket day? How impressive has Zak Foulkes been since coming in as an injury replacement? Is Nathan Smith one of the most under-rated bowlers in Test Cricket? How valuable is it for New Zealand to have a bowler like Will O'Rourke in their attack? How will the pitch behave as we head into Day 4? Has Rachin Ravindra learnt from his first innings dismissal?Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between England and New Zealand on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison and Jeremy ConeyProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following On - Duckett's Century Helps England Fight Back On Day 2 At Trent Bridge! 26.06.2026 22min

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 2 of the third Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with England closing on 223-2, still trailing by 215 runs. Has Ben Stokes yet again shown his worth to this England side after helping dismiss New Zealand quickly on Day 2? How important was it for Ben Duckett to return to form with a 7th Test century? Will New Zealand feel hard done by after a couple of controversial third umpire decisions? Do we need specialist third umpires in Test Cricket? How will the pitch be viewed with just 12 wickets falling in the opening 2 days?Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison and Jeremy ConeyProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following On - Have New Zealand GIFTED England An Opportunity After Latham & Conway's Centuries?! 25.06.2026 18min

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 1 of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with New Zealand closing on 361-4. Have New Zealand left the door for open after losing 4 wickets in the evening session? Do they need to score at least 500 to avoid any chance of losing this Test? Will we see a result in this Test Match despite the wicket being flat? How crucial was it for Conway and Latham to get back in the runs after a difficult series? Will Shoaib Bashir ever have the ability to hold up an end?Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the series-deciding third Test between England and New Zealand on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison and Jeremy ConeyProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Howzat for a Pod - Faraaz and England's cricketing SHOCKERS, records SMASHED and Sunday roast tips 24.06.2026 54min

Sam Ellard and Faraaz Noor are back for this week's episode of 'Howzat for a Pod' following an eventful few days in the world of cricket.Did Faraaz have a worse cricketing weekend than the England team? Ben Stokes is back as captain for the 2nd test, correct decision? How did the debutants get on? Is there anything this sensational 15 year old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, can't do? Can England's women win this World Cup? AND the lads discuss the most iconic Cricket celebrations as the Aussie T20 side celebrate in style. Enjoy!Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketHosts: Sam Ellard and Faraaz NoorProducer: Alex Christie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following On - How Difficult Is It To REGAIN Trust Once It's Broken & Will Stokes Return With His Reputation Enhanced?! 24.06.2026 36min

Jon Norman is joined by the former England wicket-keeper Matt Prior and Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber to reflect on another busy week for English Cricket off the field. How difficult is it to regain the trust once it's broken? How important are honest conversations for a healthy team culture? How did Matt find the balance of brutally honest and not crossing a line with his team-mates? Will Ben Stokes return to the dressing room with his reputation enhanced or eroded?Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the series-deciding third Test between England and New Zealand on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @AJarrodKimber @MattPrior13Hosts: Jon Norman, Matt Prior and Jarrod KimberProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.