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  How do T20 franchise leagues really work? | Wisden Cricket Business Report 16.10.2026 1t 4min

  Welcome to the first episode of The Wisden Cricket Business Report. A brand new show from the world of Wisden where we go behind the scenes of Cricket Business across the globe – looking at how the game really works. In the first episode host Katya Witney is joined by Mike Fordham, ILT20 interim COO & former head of The Hundred, to delve into how franchise leagues are started, privatisation models, player payment issues & much more. Katya also speaks with the CEO of the Caribbean Premier League, Pete Russell, to understand the beginnings of the league and its role in growing the game in the West Indies. 0:00 Intro//0:40 Introducing Mike Fordham & the Cricket Business Report//6:25 How to start a franchise league//14:10 Corruption in franchise leagues//16:15 Player payments//22:07 Sale of Hundred teams & BBL teams//29:10 Team identity//38:06 Pete Russell, CEO of the Caribbean Premier League//54:20 Reflections on the CPL//57:51 Questions facing the future of franchise cricket//1:04:29 Outro 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Subscribe to Wisden Cricket Monthly in print and get your first issue for free! https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/WCMEXTRA26 👀 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 #England #EnglandCricket #TheHundred #BBL #Wisden #Franchise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Assessing Harmanpreet Kaur’s legacy & could ECB help women’s Test cricket return to the Caribbean? 15.10.2026 1t 19min

  In this week's episode of the Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast, Katya and Lauren review Australia's clean sweep in their ODI series against Bangladesh. Katya is then joined by Cricket West Indies CEO Chris Dehring to discuss the proposed plan for the ECB to fund a women's Test next year ahead of the Ashes. Finally, Katya speaks with Indian cricket correspondent Annesha Ghosh to assess the lasting impact of Harmanpreet Kaur not just in Indian cricket, but on the women's game in general. 0:00 Intro //0:55 Metro Bank //2:53 Australia vs Bangladesh //16:42 Chris Dehring preamble //25:20: Chris Dehring //49:31 Lauren on Harmanpreet Kaur //56:30 Annesha Ghosh on Harmanpreet's legacy //1:16:50 Metro Bank outro Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/ 👀 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 #Harmanpreet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  England selector Marcus North joins the pod, central contracts announced & Australia win in Durban 14.10.2026 1t 20min

  England men’s national selector Marcus North joins the pod to chat about the latest batch of central contracts, his experience in the role so far and England’s exciting winter ahead. Also on the show, Australia’s victory over South Africa in Durban, another check-in with the Afghanistan Premier League T20, the latest issue of WCM and more. 0:00 Carib Beer / 0:31 Intro / 1:27 Marcus North interview / 31:13 WPA Health Insurance / 31:32 Central contracts / 40:28 Wisden Cricket Monthly / 44:16 Afghanistan Premier League T20 / 1:01:17 Paul Farbrace to Lancashire / 1:03:55 The Wisden Cricket Business Report / 1:06:11 Visit South Africa / 1:06:59 South Africa vs Australia / 1:16:50 International round-up / 1:17:50 Outro / 1:19:03 Carib Beer CARIB BEER 🍺💛 WHEN THE MOMENT COMES ALIVE, FEEL IT! Enjoy every CPL moment with a cold Carib! https://caribbrewery.com/alco/carib-lager/ WPA HEALTH INSURANCE 🏥 Find out more about WPA Health Insurance, the most trusted health insurer in the UK: https://www.wpa.org.uk VISIT SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦 Experience what South Africa has to offer during the 2027 World Cup: https://www.inspiremyholiday.com/come-find-your-joy-in-south-africa-more-to-discover/#holidays?utm_medium=article&utm_content=SAT-Wisden-Cricket-26&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=SAT-Wisden-Cricket-26 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Subscribe to Wisden Cricket Monthly in print and get your first issue for free! https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/WCMEXTRA26 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket #Cricket #England #EnglandCricket #CricketSouthAfrica #SAvAUS #AfghanistanCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  How will Big Bash privatisation impact the WBBL? 08.10.2026 1t 15min

  In this week's episode of the Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast, Katya speaks with an array of guests to understand the potential effects of privatisation on the WBBL. Cricinfo's Alex Malcolm, Queensland CEO Terry Svenson & ACA director of women's cricket Holly Furling, all join Katya to address the many questions facing the future of the Women's Big Bash League. 0:00 Intro //0:58 Metro Bank //1:54 Lauren's opening thoughts on WBBL sale//5:36 Alex Malcolm//24:09 Roasting Party //24:51 What if some teams don't sell their stake? //29:18 Queensland CEO Terry Svenson on opposing CA's current plan for privatisation //46:38 ACA director of women's cricket Holly Furling //1:09:00 Final reflections //1:12:52 Metro Bank 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/ ROASTING PARTY ☕️ Find out more about Wisden's Official Coffee Partners and enjoy 15% off your order with code WISDEN15: https://roastingparty.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=roastingparty_readout 👀 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 #AustraliaCricket #WBBL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Should English players be part of the Afghanistan T20 league? Plus Australia’s return to South Africa and India-Windies run-fests 07.10.2026 1t 12min

  A bumper show today. Butch is on hand to discuss the potential involvement of England players in the Afghanistan Premier League T20 competition, and Dan Gallan joins the show to preview South Africa's Test series vs Australia. Also on the pod, Cameron and Phil on Mason Crane's return, Rehan Ahmed's exclusion, India-Windies run-fests and more. 0:00 Intro / 1:08 Mason Crane and Rehan Ahmed / 5:31 England finally have their WACA warm-up... / 8:31 Central contracts and Shoaib Bashir / 14:03 WPA Health Insurance / 14:23 Mark Butcher on Afghanistan Premier League T20 / 33:52 Roasting Party / 34:28 Potential England involvement in Afghanistan Premier League T20 / 38:51 ILT20 / 40:07 Babar Azam / 41:10 India vs West Indies / 46:11 Australia / 50:01 Dan Gallan on South Africa vs Australia / 1:04:05 Lhuan-dre Pretorius / 1:05:01 ECB launches major new schools initiatives / 1:10:08 Outro 🏥 WPA HEALTH INSURANCE Find out more about WPA Health Insurance, the most trusted health insurer in the UK: https://www.wpa.org.uk ROASTING PARTY ☕️ Find out more about Wisden's Official Coffee Partners and enjoy 15% off your order with code WISDEN15: https://roastingparty.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=roastingparty_readout 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Issue 100: https://www.thenightwatchman.net/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-100 Enjoy six months of WCM DIGITAL for just £6: https://pktmags.com/100up Subscribe to PRINT for a year and receive your first issue for free: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/WCM100ISSUES 👀 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 #England #EnglandCricket #CricketSouthAfrica #SAvAUS #AfghanistanCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Alice Capsey on keeping wicket for England, and is the WBBL the best T20 league in the world? 03.10.2026 1t

  In this week's episode of the Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast, Katya has an exclusive sit down interview with England's Alice Capsey, to discuss her role with the gloves, making her Test debut this summer & looking ahead to the Ashes. Before that, Katya sits down with Lauren Winfield-Hill to piece together the start of the WNCL, whether the WBBL is the strongest league in the world, and why the international women's calendar is so disjointed. Finally, Katya interviews Colson Smith, of Coronation Street fame, about his upcoming documentary, 'Colson's Cricket Club', on how he established a thriving women's and girls section at Castleford Cricket Club. 0:00 Intro 0:28 Metro Bank 0:56 Lauren Winfield-Hill 24:27 Alice Capsey 41:50 Colson Smith 57:55 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 #CountyCricket #AliceCapsey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Summer finale! Warwickshire win the County Championship, Banton's first hundred & England's ODI improvements 29.09.2026 1t 15min

  Cameron, Butch, Lawrence and The Cricketer’s Nick Friend review the end of the cricketing summer, including England’s impressive ODI series victory, Tom Banton’s first international hundred, Warwickshire’s County Championship title and more. We apologise if you can hear any building work in the background during the main studio recording. 0:00 Carib Beer / 0:16 Intro / 0:55 Mark Butcher / 20:28 WPA Health Insurance / 20:47 Kevin Pietersen & Ben Stokes / 23:47 Warwickshire win the County Championship / 35:45 Kent & Northamptonshire / 47:56 Leicestershire's relegation / 56:34 Visit South Africa / 57:32 ICC's agenda for 2027-31 FTP / 1:00:34 Cricket West Indies pay cuts / 1:06:25 Bangladesh's new franchise domestic structure / 1:07:53 Things to look forward to this winter / 1:09:25 India vs Japan / 1:13:58 Outro / 1:14:12 Carib Beer CARIB BEER 🍺💛 WHEN THE MOMENT COMES ALIVE, FEEL IT! Enjoy every CPL moment with a cold Carib! https://caribbrewery.com/alco/carib-lager/ 🏥 WPA HEALTH INSURANCE Find out more about WPA Health Insurance, the most trusted health insurer in the UK: https://www.wpa.org.uk VISIT SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦 Experience what South Africa has to offer during the 2027 World Cup: https://www.inspiremyholiday.com/come-find-your-joy-in-south-africa-more-to-discover/#holidays?utm_medium=article&utm_content=SAT-Wisden-Cricket-26&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=SAT-Wisden-Cricket-26 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Issue 100: https://www.thenightwatchman.net/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-100 Enjoy six months of WCM DIGITAL for just £6: https://pktmags.com/100up Subscribe to PRINT for a year and receive your first issue for free: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/WCM100ISSUES 👀 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 #England #EnglandCricket #CricketSouthAfrica #CountyCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Blaze complete domestic treble, county transfers & Katie George on her batting transformation 26.09.2026 1t 5min

  As The Blaze edged out Hampshire in a last-ball thriller to complete the domestic treble, Lauren Winfield-Hill speaks with Katya to reflect on the county season. Katya then speaks with Warwickshire's Katie George about her batting transformation this year, her relationship with bowling and much more. 0:15 Intro//0:48 Metro Bank //1:10 Catch up with Lauren//5:51 Blaze win the One Day Cup final//11:15 Team name changes//19:05 Is dominance of a few teams becoming a problem?//21:15 County moves25:38 Katie George preamble//30:22 Katie George//57:49 Women's Asian Games//59:58 Australia A vs India A//1:02:40 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 #CountyCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  England hammer Sri Lanka, Fleming's first press conference & the state of bilateral T20 cricket 22.09.2026 1t 15min

  Cameron and Phil are joined by Cricinfo's Vithushan Ehantharajah to discuss the state of bilateral cricket, Stephen Fleming's first press conference as England Test head coach, County Championship drama and more. Butch is also on the show to review England's comprehensive 3-0 series win and offer his thoughts on the summer as a spectacle. 0:00 Intro / 1:43 Mark Butcher / 20:43 The current state of bilateral cricket / 34:14 WPA Health Insurance / 34:33 Stephen Fleming / 47:03 Brydon Carse / 49:39 Southall Travel / 50:16 Metro Bank One-Day Cup final / 56:23 Leicestershire's points deduction / 1:03:48 Roasting Party GIVEAWAY! / 1:04:27 County Championship / 1:12:31 Jonathan Trott appointed Lions head coach / 1:13:52 Liam Blackford / 1:15:01 Outro 🏥 WPA HEALTH INSURANCE Find out more about WPA Health Insurance, the most trusted health insurer in the UK: https://www.wpa.org.uk SOUTHALL TRAVEL ✈️ Whether it's the cricket, the wildlife or the landscapes, Southall Travel make getting to Australia easy. Ring them anytime and let their travel experts sort the best deal for you, whether you're bound for Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or beyond: https://www.southalltravel.co.uk/australia/ ROASTING PARTY ☕️ Win a year's supply of seriously tasty coffee worth nearly £500 thanks to Roasting Party, Wisden's Official Coffee Partners: https://roastingparty.com/pages/wisden-x-rp-competition 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Issue 100: https://www.thenightwatchman.net/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-100 Enjoy six months of WCM DIGITAL for just £6: https://pktmags.com/100up Subscribe to PRINT for a year and receive your first issue for free: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/WCM100ISSUES 👀 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 #England #EnglandCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Kate Cross' last professional game, Surrey's extraordinary win and Glamorgan’s transition to Tier 1 16.09.2026 55min

  With Glamorgan set to transition into a tier 1 team next season, Ben sits down with Lauren to discuss the lessons they could learn from Yorkshire's foray into the top division this year, as well as reflecting on another season of county cricket.  Katya then speaks with Glamorgan Head Coach Rachel Priest, and star bowler Gemma Porter, to analyse what went well this year, and what strides they must take to compete in 2027.  0:00 Intro 1:01 Metro Bank 1:29 End of season reflections 5:36 Kate Cross' last ever professional game 7:50 Surrey vs Somerset 11:50 Yorkshire's first year in Tier 1 22:49 Glamorgan Head Coach Rachel Priest on opportunities and challenged 36:11 Glamorgan's top wicket-taker Gemma Porter 52:34 Metro Bank 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 #CountyCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Reviewing England's wild Test summer, the race to South Africa & is the keeper up ruining Test cricket? 15.09.2026 59min

  Cameron, Lawrence and Butch reflect on the Test summer, which finished with victory for England by eight wickets at Edgbaston. Also on the show, the race to South Africa, Root's captaincy under the microscope, keepers standing up, the County Championship run-in and more. 0:00 Carib Beer / 0:32 Intro / 0:52 Are England better than they were in June? / 5:22 Top six for South Africa / 9:37 Ben Duckett / 14:46 Joe Root / 16:52 Picking a spinner for South Africa / 22:42 Gullivers Sports Travel / 22:59 The keeper-up debate / 29:28 Pakistan / 33:59 Roasting Party giveaway / 34:38 Knight-Stokes Cup / 35:38 England vs Sri Lanka & Kevin Pietersen / 43:22 Multi-nation series reports / 53:58 County Championship / 58:05 Outro / 58:29 Carib Beer CARIB BEER 🍺💛 WHEN THE MOMENT COMES ALIVE, FEEL IT! Enjoy every CPL moment with a cold Carib! https://caribbrewery.com/alco/carib-lager/ 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=newsletter&utm_campaign=southafrica2026 ROASTING PARTY ☕️ Win a year's supply of seriously tasty coffee worth nearly £500 thanks to Roasting Party, Wisden's Official Coffee Partners: https://roastingparty.com/pages/wisden-x-rp-competition 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Issue 100: https://www.thenightwatchman.net/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-100 Enjoy six months of WCM DIGITAL for just £6: https://pktmags.com/100up Subscribe to PRINT for a year and receive your first issue for free: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/WCM100ISSUES 👀 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 #England #EnglandCricket #Pakistan #PakistanCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  What is holding back female coaches in professional cricket? 11.09.2026 42min

  In a deep-dive episode Katya speaks with prominent female coaches such as Lisa Keightley and Fran Wilson about the reasons for the lack of female coaches in professional cricket.Katya also interviews ECB Female Player to Coach Pathway founders Sarah Wright and Diccon Edwards, about their attempts to bring more female coaches into professional cricket. 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 #FemaleCoaches #WomensCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Should England players play more county cricket? Ireland series review & Lauren's injury scare 10.09.2026 28min

  First of all, is Lauren okay? Lauren and Katya catch up after Lauren's blow to the neck in the One Day Cup on Sunday, before delving into why some England players don't play more county cricket & the ECBs latest executive appointments. 0:15 Intro //0:32 Metro Bank//1:00Lauren's injury scare//5:15 Lauren's mad game against Essex//10:15 Ireland/England review//12:40 England player availability//20:32 ECB appointments 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 #CountyCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Expensive Ashes tickets, third Test preview & Kevin Pietersen to mentor England’s white-ball teams 08.09.2026 1t 25min

  Cameron and Phil are joined by a returning Wisden legend, Taha Hashim, to discuss expensive Ashes tickets, the third England-Pakistan Test at Edgbaston, Kevin Pietersen’s new mentoring role and more. Also on the show, Nathan Johns on what the arrival of the ETPL means for the sport in Europe. 0:00 Intro / 1:20 Mark Butcher / 17:21 Ashes tickets / 24:08 Pakistan / 33:48 England / 43:35 Kevin Pietersen & England's white-ball teams / 50:04 Visit Barbados / 50:43 County Championship / 59:07 ETPL / 1:15:22 T20 leagues / 1:21:29 Ben Stokes / 1:23:42 Outro VISIT BARBADOS 🇧🇧 Experience the CPL Finals in Barbados: https://www.visitbarbados.org/cpl?utm_source=Wisden&utm_medium=Display+Advertising+&utm_campaign=BTMI+UK+CPL&utm_id=Display+Ads+Wisden 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Issue 100: https://www.thenightwatchman.net/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-100 Enjoy six months of WCM DIGITAL for just £6: https://pktmags.com/100up Subscribe to PRINT for a year and receive your first issue for free: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/WCM100ISSUES 👀 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 #England #EnglandCricket #Pakistan #PakistanCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Issy Wong's maiden five-for, England's sparse winter, and Champions Trophy chaos 05.09.2026 1t 2min

  Katya and Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss England's first two ODIs against Ireland, a disappointing loss for Yorkshire and a chaotic end to the County Cup. Also on the show, a snippet of Anaya Bangar's chat on The Scoop, and Estelle Vasudevan explains the ICC's decision to move the Champions Trophy from Sri Lanak to India. 0:00 Intro / 1:20 Metro Bank / 1:57 England vs Ireland / 16:27 England's sparse winter / 23:09 Yorkshire / 30:09 County Cup / 37:29 Anaya Bangar / 48:45 Champions Trophy / 59:59 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 #ChampionsTrophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  England win the series and Pakistan's disastrous tour reaches new levels of chaos 02.09.2026 1t 13min

  Cameron, Phil and Lawrence dissect England's victory in the second Test at Lord's, and there's an emergency chat with Danyal Rasool after Pakistan made sweeping changes to their playing and coaching groups mid-series. 0:00 Intro / 0:29 Southall Travel / 1:00 Ollie Robinson / 10:30 Joe Root / 23:07 Patreon / 23:41 Richard Thompson's comments / 31:39 Lord's / 34:50 Visit South Africa / 35:55 Imran Khan / 46:55 Mohammad Abbas / 49:14 England's top six / 51:18 Chaos in Pakistan / 1:03:43 Visit Barbados / 1:05:26 County Championship / 1:12:19 Outro SOUTHALL TRAVEL ✈️ Where would you go if you could book it right now? Dubai, the Maldives, Mauritius, Kenya? Southall Travel can get you out of the grey and into some proper sunshine, wherever takes your fancy: https://www.southalltravel.co.uk/australia/ VISIT SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦 Experience what South Africa has to offer during the 2027 World Cup: https://www.inspiremyholiday.com/come-find-your-joy-in-south-africa-more-to-discover/#holidays?utm_medium=article&utm_content=SAT-Wisden-Cricket-26&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=SAT-Wisden-Cricket-26 VISIT BARBADOS 🇧🇧 Experience the CPL Finals in Barbados: https://www.visitbarbados.org/cpl?utm_source=Wisden&utm_medium=Display+Advertising+&utm_campaign=BTMI+UK+CPL&utm_id=Display+Ads+Wisden 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Issue 100: https://www.thenightwatchman.net/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-100 Enjoy six months of WCM DIGITAL for just £6: https://pktmags.com/100up Subscribe to PRINT for a year and receive your first issue for free: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/WCM100ISSUES 👀 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 #England #EnglandCricket #Pakistan #PakistanCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  BUTCH REACTS: Ollie Robinson fires England to first Test series win since 2024 30.08.2026 28min

  Ollie Robinson was the star yet again, with only Saud Shakeel putting up any resistance of note as England claimed an unassailable 2-0 series lead at Lord's. Mark Butcher discusses the game with Cameron Ponsonby.👀 PATREONFor 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 #PakistanCricket #JoeRoot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ODI series preview, Kate Cross retires, and the future of women's cricket in Ireland 28.08.2026 1t 1min

  In this week’s Wisden Women’s Cricket Weekly podcast Katya is joined by Lauren Winfield-Hill to preview England's upcoming ODI series against Ireland, before talking with Cecelia Joyce on the future of women's cricket in Ireland. 0:15 Intro//0:51 Metro Bank//1:04 Lauren & Katya preview Ireland series//34:27 Cecilia Joyce on future women's cricket in Ireland//58:35 Metro Bank 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 #EnglandIreland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Robinson stars as England win by an innings at Headingley! Can Pakistan bounce back at Lord's? 25.08.2026 1t 14min

  Cameron is joined by Butch and Urooj Mumtaz to review England's comprehensive Headingley victory and look ahead to the second Test at Lord's. Also on the show, the Brydon Carse 'incident', a closer look at the domestic scene in Pakistan, two-day Tests, thrilling County Championship action and Wisden Cricket Monthly brings up an epic century with the 100th issue out later this week! 0:00 Intro / 1:38 Southall Travel / 2:17 Brydon Carse / 9:26 England's bowling / 13:45 Pakistan / 17:03 England's team balance / 21:15 Pakistan's XI / 24:59 Headingley / 31:33 Gullivers Sports Travel / 32:22 Domestic cricket in Pakistan / 43:56 Wisden Cricket Monthly's 100th issue! / 1:02:17 Visit Barbados / 1:03:07 Australia vs Bangladesh / 1:10:01 County Championship / 1:13:38 Outro SOUTHALL TRAVEL ✈️ Whether it's the cricket, the wildlife or the landscapes, Southall Travel make getting to Australia easy. Ring them anytime and let their travel experts sort the best deal for you, whether you're bound for Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or beyond: https://www.southalltravel.co.uk/australia/ GULLIVERS SPORTS TRAVEL 🇿🇦 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=newsletter&utm_campaign=southafrica2026 VISIT BARBADOS 🇧🇧 Experience the CPL Finals in Barbados: https://www.visitbarbados.org/cpl?utm_source=Wisden&utm_medium=Display+Advertising+&utm_campaign=BTMI+UK+CPL&utm_id=Display+Ads+Wisden 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Issue 100: https://www.thenightwatchman.net/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-100 Subscribe to PRINT for a year and receive your first issue for free: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/WCM100ISSUES Enjoy six months of WCM DIGITAL for just £6: https://pktmags.com/100up 👀 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 #England #EnglandCricket #Pakistan #PakistanCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  BUTCH REACTS: England win! Quicks thrill, captain Root back with a bang and can Pakistan get better? 21.08.2026 15min

  Cameron Ponsonby and Mark Butcher on the Headingley Test, after England race to victory against a listless Pakistan, with Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue taking eight wickets each and all of the middle order chipping in. 👀 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 #PakistanCricket #JoeRoot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices