Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show
The Following On Podcast features the best of talkSPORT's cricket coverage, including original programming, interviews with big-name guests, and immediate reaction to England cricket matches. Every Tuesday, 'The Cricket Collective' offers a global perspective on the game with Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison. After each England match, cricket editor Jon Norman hosts a show from the ground with a rotating cast of guests. When talkSPORT tours with the England team, a daily show is released to the podcast feed.
Episodes
EMERGENCY POD! - Stokes & Atkinson DROPPED FROM ENGLAND TEST SQUAD
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson will not play for England at The Oval next week. So what does this mean for their futures? Why has Joe Root been asked to captain ahead of the vice-captain Harry Brook? What team will England put out onto the park? Steve Harmison and Jon Norman discuss this and more.Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.yout
Following On - Does Jofra Archer RETURN To The England Side For The Second New Zealand Test?!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on England's 115-run victory over New Zealand at Lord's. How vital was it that England won after what happened in Australia, and can they kick on now? Does Jofra Archer automatically return to the XI for the second Test, and if so, in place for who? What is it inevitable that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was selected in In
Following On - England Win First Test Despite 'Substandard' Pitch at Lord's!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at England's 115-run win over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's. Did the condition of the pitch ruin the spectacle at Lord's? What can be done to avoid this happening again? How do England continue to get the best out of Ollie Robinson after a impressive retur
Following On - England Favourites To Win First Test After 17 Wicket Day At Lord's
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 first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's, with New Zealand closing on 36-3, needing another 218 more runs for victory. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the entire series on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Is
Following On - Ollie Robinson's Dream England Return As 16 Wickets Fall On Day One!
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 first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's, with New Zealand closing on 61-6 in reply to England's 140. Should the pitch at Lord's come under more criticism with 16 wickets falling in a day? Did Ollie Robinson prove why he's considered the bes
Cricket Collective - Will Brendon McCullum Succeed With Bazball 3.0?!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the start of England's Test series against New Zealand, which starts at Lord's on Thursday. They also hear exclusively from England Head Coach Brendon McCullum, England all-rounder Will Jacks and the 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley. How will Brendon McCullum prove he has changed after England's Ashes defea
County Cricketer S5 Ep9 A George Dobell lament
Why is George so pessimistic about the future of red ball cricket? Is there anything the non-Hundred hosting counties can do to survive? How big a mess is the Blast schedule and what can be done about that? Is 7000 at Lord's for the derby a worrying sign of things to come? Why have England gone in with two openers who bat at three and a number three who hasn't played and who might be injured a
Following On - Bethell's Injury Scare; Nathan Smith On New Zealand's Chances & Ticket Drama In South Africa!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They are also joined on the show by the New Zealand all-rounder Nathan Smith, and the England batter Heather Knight. How big a blow will it be for England if Jacob Bethell misses the first Test at Lord's next week? Who comes in to replace him at No.3 if he is ruled out with injury? Was t
County Cricketer S5 Ep8 Surrey beaten by 'Rabble CCC'
Could Harry Brook be England's secret bowling weapon? What is going on at Surrey? Good old Glamorgan, but have they silenced the doubters, and why? Could Zak Crawley leave Kent and where would he go? Are the non-Hundred clubs getting further and further away from top table and what can they do about it? Why has this podcast been released so late? The answer to the last question is because we
Following On - Is The New Zealand Series Must Win For England Head Coach Brendon McCullum & Can He Repair His Relationship With The Public?
Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Broadcaster and Analyst Jarrod Kimber and the Wisden Almanack Editor Lawrence Booth to look ahead to the start of the Test summer. How much pressure is England Head Coach Brendon McCullum under ahead of the series? Is the series must-win for the management group? How does Brendon McCullum go about repairing his relationship with the media? Does he need to start doin
Following On - England's IPL Dilemma; Lauren Bell Previews The T20 World Cup & Australia's Contract Issues!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They are also joined on the show by the England fast bowler Lauren Bell and CODE Sports' Ben Horne to discuss the latest from Australia. Do England need to move on from Jofra Archer & only offer him pay-to-play contracts? Will we see more examples of this situation in the future? How
The IPL Show - Kohli Shines As RCB Qualify For The Play-Offs & Should Archer Leave The Rajasthan Camp To Prioritise The Test Summer?
Sam Ellard is joined by the former IPL batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala to discuss the biggest stories from the Indian Premier League? Will Venkatesh Iyer's recall to the RCB side allow them to change the balance of the XI? How does Virat Kohli continue to perform at the top of his game for so long? Is his IPL record played down too much? What's gone so wrong for the Punjab Kings? What happens if they
Following On - Should England Have Pulled Archer Out Of The IPL & Pressure On Ben Stokes The Batter?
Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Broadcaster & Analyst Jarrod Kimber and the Deputy Cricket Correspondent of the Telegraph Will Macpherson to dissect England's Test squad for the first Test against New Zealand. Is Ollie Robinson's still England's best new ball bowler? Is there pressure on Gus Atkinson to perform with Jofra Archer set to come back in for the second Test? Should England have pull
Cricket Collective - North Named New England Selector; Hadley's Heroics At Glamorgan & The PCA Chair!
What do you make of the news that Marcus North has been appointed the new England selector? Does his knowledge in the County game mean he'll be suited to the role? How much of a say will he have in selection meetings or picking the team? Is this New Zealand's strongest squad to tour England in several years? How did Ryan Hadley feel about scoring his first ever first-class half-century to help Gla
EMERGENCY POD - Robinson Returns As England Name Squad For First Test Against New Zealand!
Why has Ollie Robinson returned to the England Test setup for the first time in 2 years? Will Emilio Gay be England's next opener after dropping Zak Crawley? Why isn't Jofra Archer playing in the first Test despite being a centrally contracted England player? What spinner will England play at Lord's, if any? Why did Marcus North eventually get the nod to become England's new National Selector?Inst
County Cricketer S5 Ep7 Harmy on North, George on Lancs & Nick on Hadley
Who is Ryan Hadley? Are Somerset architects of their own downfall? Are the wheels coming off at Yorkshire? What's going on at Lancs? Why does it take 45 minutes of the show before Surrey are mentioned? Is the appointment of Marcus North going to be a good thing for English cricket? Why is Jon going to Milan at the weekend? And could Ben Stokes open the bowling for England and what did he sa
The IPL Show - Is There Anything Bhuvneshwar Kumar Can't Do & Are Gujarat Peaking At The Right Time?
Is there anything that Bhuvneshwar Kumar can't do after leading the race for the Purple Cap and winning games for RCB with the bat? Are the defending Champions looking ominous when it comes to defending their title? Are Gujarat Titans peaking at the right time after winning their last 4 matches, and what makes them such a strong side? Do Sunrisers Hyderabad have the best Top 4 in IPL History? What
Following On - Is Gay Now Favourite To Open For England & Hollioake EXPLAINS Kent's Social Media Decision!
Is Durham batter Emilio Gay now the front-runner to open for England this summer after his century at Lord's? Will England's current management go back to Dom Sibley after his positive start to the campaign? Is there a future for Ollie Robinson in an England shirt again with the news that Rob Key has reached out to him during the season? Are English spinners in favour of counties producing spinnin
County Cricketer S5 Ep6 You can pick one. Gay, McKinney, Sibley or Rew.
Who do Steve Harmison and Nick Friend think should partner Ben Duckett at the top of the order for England? Which bowlers will be back for the top of the table clash in Nottingham this week? Why should we all be keeping an eye on the England Lions tour and why is Harmy coming down South this week?Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.you
The IPL Show - Who Will Make The Play-Offs & Was Bethell Right To Prioritise IPL Over County Cricket?!
Who will make the IPL play-offs with just one point separating the Top 5 teams, and who will miss out? Are Gujarat Titans peaking at the right time? How much of a better side do they look with Jason Holder in the side? Are there concerns about Punjab Kings after a couple of losses? Did Jacob Bethell make the right decision to prioritise playing in the IPL ahead of playing County Cricket? How did t
Cricket Collective - Emilio Gay Discusses England Hopes; Cam Steel's Retirement & The Hunt For A New Selector!
Is Emilio Gay now the front-runner to open alongside Ben Duckett for England against New Zealand this summer? How does he feel about the noise regarding a potential selection? Did he move to Durham to further his England chances? What did he say to the West Indies after they attempted to get him to play Test Cricket for the region? Does he thrive under the spotlight? What now for Cameron Steel aft
County Cricketer S5 Ep5 What happens on the Stag, stays on the Stag
What did Nick do in Seville and have his friends forgiven him yet? When will AI take over the world of cricket journalism? Does George Dobell watch The Traitors? Could Ed Barnard replace Ben Stokes? Where do Harmy and Nick go and what could be more important that this podcast? And lastly, what exactly did Jon edit out of the show and why? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fu
County Cricketer S5 Ep4 Who on earth would qualify as a replacement sub for Jimmy Anderson?
Do Warwickshire have the bowling stock to win the County Championship? Is Somerset’s weakness in the same area going to hold them back? Can things get any worse for Gloucestershire? And on another week of replacement player farce who would be a like-for-like replacement for Jimmy Anderson? All this and ROTA WATCH!Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon
Cricket Collective - Should James Rew OPEN for England & Is Bethell Not Playing in the IPL Bad News for the Test side?
Is James Rew ready to open the batting for England after a superb start to the County Championship season, or does he need to bat in the top order for Somerset soon? Does he come in for Zak Crawley, or do England re-arrange the batting order to fit him in? Is Jacob Bethell putting his place in the side at risk by not playing any Cricket before the New Zealand series? Can Warwickshire challenge for
The IPL Show - Why Are Mumbai Indians Struggling & Can Anyone Stop Punjab Kings?!
Can anyone stop Punjab Kings from winning the IPL after their unbeaten start to the season? What's gone so wrong for the Mumbai Indians so far this season? Do they need to start making brave calls and drop some star players? Can Kolkata Knight Riders push on after getting their first win of the season? How are the English players performing over the last week? Will Jacob Bethell ever get a game fo
In conversation with Wisden Almanack Editor Lawrence Booth
Will England's big three ever make up for the 25/26 Ashes debacle? Will Indian cricket ever be free of political interference? Why is the 150th anniversary pink ball Test a 'stinker' of a decision? And was day four and five at The Oval in 2025 a perfect showcase for the very best cricket can offer?Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talk
County Cricketer S5 Ep3 The hunt for George Dobell's boyish good looks
Do replacement subs need replacing themselves? Should we enjoy Sussex while we can? Are the Counties doing over England? Problems at Surrey? And will Jon ever get invited to the Wisden Dinner?Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: cricket@talksport.co.ukHosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison, George Dobell
Cricket Collective - Does The Replacement Trial In County Cricket Already Need To Change?!
After several injury replacements in the opening 2 rounds of the County Championship, does the rule need to be changed already? Will teams use the rule to their advantage at the business end of the season if things don't change? Should the rule be amended to impact injuries instead of muscular ones? How does the new replacement rule impact a Head Coach when it comes to selection? How does Somerset
The IPL Show - Are Rajasthan Royals Title Contenders & Are High-Scoring T20s Becoming Boring?!
Are Rajasthan Royals genuine contenders to win the IPL after their 100% start to the season? Are high-scoring T20s becoming boring, and how much has the Impact Sub contributed to that? What more can you say about Vaibhav Suryavanshi after another incredible innings? Is Jos Buttler officially back in form after back-to-back fifties for the Gujarat Titans? How did the England players fare over the I
Following On: County Cricketer S5 Ep2 Tell me why Mason Crane shouldn't play for England again
Is Ollie Robinson two months away from an unlikely England comeback? Could Mason Crane hold the answer to England's spin conundrum? Are Warwickshire imitating old Surrey to become new Surrey? Are Hampshire in danger of the drop? And how long will it take Nick Friend to mention Leus De Ploy? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 @thecricketermagYouTube: htt
Cricket Collective - Is Jamie Smith a future No.3; James Rew's 12th Century & Injury Subs In The County Championship
Does Jamie Smith's future with England lie at No.3 after his impressive century for Surrey this week? What does James Rew need to do get into the England Test squad? Is the door firmly shut on an England return for the likes of Ollie Robinson and Ben Foakes? Is Zak Crawley under huge pressure to keep his place as an England opener? What does Essex Head Coach Chris Silverwood make of the new injury
The IPL Show - Are Punjab Title Contenders? Rajasthan's Flying Start & What's Going Wrong at CSK?
Are Punjab Kings genuine contenders to win the IPL after a strong start to the season, or will Royal Challengers Bangalore or Mumbai Indians go all the way again? Does Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer get enough credit for this role as their captain? What has Riyan Parag done to transform Rajasthan Royals' fortunes, and can they maintain their 100% start to the season? How long do Gujarat Titans
County Cricketer S5 Ep1 "Disconnect? What disconnect?"
What will the new injury regulations mean for cricket and how will it change tactics? Does the disconnect between the England team and County Cricket continue? Who are the runners and riders for Div 1 and Div 2 of the County Championship? Who is most likely to go down? And will there be any point scheduling a day at the cricket for day four when Kent are playing? All this and plenty more as t
Cricket Collective - Duckett OPTS OUT of IPL; Jack Leach's England Future & Drama in South Africa!
Is Ben Duckett's England place secure, or will he have to re-audition over the next few months with Nottinghamshire? How big a blow will Ben Stokes' recent injury when it comes to preparing for the New Zealand Test series? Can Nottinghamshire defend the County Championship title, or can Surrey win their 4th title in 5 seasons? How does Jack Leach feel about his England future? Has he spoken with t
Cricket Collective - Can Brendon McCullum Prove He Can Adapt After ECB Backing?!
Can Brendon McCullum prove he can adapt and learn after the ECB announced he will remain as England Head Coach? Can the ECB improve the culture of the team both on and off the field? What will England do to adapt and learn after a 4-1 defeat in the Ashes? Has Richard Gould and Richard Thompson made the right decision by backing Brendon McCullum to turn things around? Will there now be an improved
Is Cricket in Australia a 12 month a year sport?
Does cricket exist outside of the Australian summer? Is it possible to be a 12 month a year cricket journalist in Australia? Do Aussies care much about what happens outside of their country? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: cricket@talksport.co.ukHosts: Steve Harmison, Jarrod Kimber & Jon Norm
A Day At The Kia Oval - How Do Surrey Win Back The County Championship?!
How do Surrey go one better and win back the County Championship after finishing second last season? How does Head Coach Gareth Batty pick up the likes of Ollie Pope and Jamie Smith after a difficult winter with England? Should more England players play in the County Championship at the start of the season? Is Dom Sibley in line for an England recall after impressing with over 1,200 runs last seas
Cricket Collective - Has The Hundred Auction Made The Competition Any Better?
Has the introduction of an auction made The Hundred a better product on the field? Why did Sussex's James Coles go to London Spirit for £390,000? Is Zak Crawley constantly being set up to fail after another big move? Will the politics disappear now an IPL-owned franchise has bought a Pakistan player? What has the extra money done to make the competition the second best white-ball tournament behind
Rod Bransgrove on 25 Years at Hampshire; signing Shane Warne & Cricket's White-Ball future
How did Hampshire go from being on the brink to now hosting an Ashes Test? How did the county end up signing one of the greatest ever Cricketers? What does the future of Cricket administration look like? How difficult is it to acquire an Ashes Test Match ahead of the usual counties? talkSPORT reporter Scott Taylor speaks with the former Hampshire Chair Rod Bransgrove to look back at his 25 years a
Who do neutral cricket fans love to see lose the most?
Who do neutral fans derive the most pleasure from watching lose? England, Australia or India? Or is there another team people just love to watch crash and burn? Why is it that supporters of teams all around the world line up to laugh and cheer when England fall flat on their face? Have India taken over as the team most people love to hate? And will we ever get bored of watching Australia lose
Cricket Collective - Will India Dominate White-Ball Cricket & Can England Evolve Under Brendon McCullum?!
Will India go on to dominate in white-ball Cricket after retaining the T20 World Cup? Why are they so successful in the white-ball format? What can England learn from India when it comes to white-ball Cricket? Can Brendon McCullum show he can take this England team forward after the Ashes? Will they be better making a change? How have Durham been affected by the ongoing trouble in the Middle East?
What happens if no Pakistani players are picked for The Hundred?
Which Pakistani players should be picked for The Hundred and what happens if they aren't? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 @ajarrodkimberYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: cricket@talksport.co.ukHosts: Steve Harmison, Jarrod Kimber & Jon NormanExec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Has Jos Buttler played his final T20 for England? & Did India nearly lose the 'unlosable' game?
Did India almost lose the unlosable game to England? Has Jos Buttler played his final T20 international for England? How many of this England XI will play in the first T20 against India in the summer? How can New Zealand beat this India side in the final? Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611Hosts: Jon Norm
100 days until the Women's T20 World Cup
How many days until the Women's T20 World Cup? Who does Sophia Dunkley want to win the Premier League? What changes has Lauren Filer made to her bowling? Will Beth Barret-Wild ever get a day off? All these questions and more are answered as the Following On Podcast heads to Birmingham.Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket
Cricket Collective - Are England peaking at the right time & 100 Days Until the Women's T20 World Cup!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to England's T20 World Cup semi-final against India on Thursday. They discuss if it's a good thing that England haven't played well up to this point, focus on Jos Buttler's form and debate who gets the nod in Mumbai - Jamie Overton or Rehan Ahmed. As well as this, the Yorkshire Head Coach Anthony McGrath looks a
Is coaching India the impossible job?
Where does coaching India stand in the list of most difficult jobs in world sport? Can Gautam Gambhir survive as Head Coach if India don't win the Men's T20 World Cup and is that fair? Are there parallels between the coaching styles of Gambhir and Brendan McCullum? And does it matter if you're unlikeable in sport?Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 @ajarr
Following On - Can England WIN the T20 World Cup Without a 10/10 Performance?!
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 4-wicket win over New Zealand in the Super 8 stages of the T20 World Cup. They debate if England can go all the way and win the World Cup without putting in a 10/10 performance after getting over the line again today. They ask if England should be worried about Jos Buttler's form, praise match-winning c
Cricket Collective - Will The Hundred Franchises Sign Pakistan Players & a County Championship Preview!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. The Senior Correspondent of The Cricketer George Dobell joins the show to discuss the reports that the IPL-linked Hundred franchises won't sign any Pakistan players in their squad. They discuss that, and the ECB reminding them of their responsibilities. The Lancashire Head Coach Steven C
Brook's Hundred Smashes England Into T20 World Cup Semi-Finals
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's two-wicket win over Pakistan to seal their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals. They praise Harry Brook after he became the 5th England player to score a century in all formats, discuss if it's a good thing that England are winning despite not playing well, and discuss what next for Pakistan after th
Are England's cricket team, England's football team in disguise?
How did England win that game by such a large margin? Can they continue to get away with playing badly and winning or will it eventually come back to bite them? Should Phil Salt have received the player of the match award rather than Will Jacks? How bad were Sri Lanka? Would England rather play India in the semi final or final? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @har
Cricket Collective - Should England fans be concerned despite making the Super 8 stages & is County Cricket the problem for England's Ashes woes?!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's nervy 24-run victory over Italy as they book their place in the Super 8 stages of the T20 World Cup, but should fans be concerned by their performances so far? They hear from the England all-rounder Will Jacks. They also debate how the associate nations can continue to close the gap on the Test playi
Does anybody know who England's first choice Test bowling attack is?
Who are England's first choice Test bowling attack? Is Jofra Archer a given? Is Gus Atkinson a new ball bowler? Is Brydon Carse or Josh Tongue? Is Ollie Robinson still the best bowler in England? And what do England do about their spinner?Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: cricket@talksport.co.ukHosts: Steve Har
Cricket Collective - England SURVIVE Nepal Scare & India v Pakistan BACK ON!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's narrow 4-run win over Nepal, and they hear from the England opener Jos Buttler. ESPNCricinfo's Bangladesh Correspondent Mohammad Isam reacts to the news that Pakistan's much-anticipated clash against India is now back on following talks between the ICC and the PCB. IPL winning Head Coach Andy Flower
Who will win the T20 World Cup?
Who will win the T20 World Cup, who can beat India, why are India so strong, what challenges await England, what Australia side will turn up and who is set to star at the tournament? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricketTwitter: @cricket_ts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketEmail: jnorman@talksport.co.ukHost: Steve Harmison, Jarrod Kimber & Jon NormanExec Producer: Jon
Cricket Collective - Pakistan WON'T play India & What Now for the England Management?!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. Pakistan Cricket Writer and Broadcaster Behram Qazi joins the show to react to the huge news that the Pakistan government announced that Pakistan WILL NOT play India at the upcoming T20 World Cup. They discuss the reaction in Pakistan, and the ramifications of this news. They also discus
Following On: Sri Lanka v England - 2nd T20: England seal the series in Kandy!
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Alex Tudor, as they react to England beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in Kandy. They analyse how England took hold of a tough run chase led by player of the match Tom Banton and captain Harry Brook, to seal the T20 series 2-0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following On: Sri Lanka v England - 1st T20: Sam Curran gets a hat-trick!
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Alex Tudor, as they react to England beating Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS) in Pallekele. They discuss Sam Curran taking England's second ever hat-trick in T20 internationals, and look ahead the rest of the series and the upcoming T20 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following On Daily - Root & Brook Centuries Guide England To A BRILLIANT series win in Sri Lanka!
Scott Taylor is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 53-run win in the 3rd ODI in Colombo to seal a memorable 2-1 series win. They discuss just how big an achievement this is, react to match-winning centuries from both Harry Brook and Joe Root and discuss what this could do for this white-ball side moving forwards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Cricket Collective - Scotland REPLACE Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to England's T20 series with Sri Lanka, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Bangladesh Cricket Writer Tawhid Qureshi reflects on the huge news this week that Bangladesh won't travel to India for the T20 World Cup, whilst the former Scotland captain Kyle Co
Following On: Sri Lanka v England - 3rd ODI Highlights
Jon Norman hosts exclusive highlights as England finally win an away ODI series in Asia thanks to superb centuries from Joe Root and Harry Brook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following On: Sri Lanka v England - 3rd ODI: Root and Brook power England to a series win in Colombo!
Jon Norman is joined by Darren Gough and Mark Machado as they react to England winning the ODI series against Sri Lanka in spectacular fashion! They reflect on a 20th ODI century for Joe Root, Harry Brook's swashbuckling hundred and look ahead to the upcoming T20 series! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following On Daily - England Prepare For ODI Series Decider in Colombo!
Scott Taylor is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the third and final ODI between Sri Lanka and England on Tuesday, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They discuss what to expect from the game at the R Premedasa Stadium and they hear exclusively from the England all-rounder Liam Dawson. Hosted on Acast
Super Over: Sri Lanka v England - 2nd ODI
Following England's 5 wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first ODI, Jarrod Kimber and the Surrey spinner Cameron Steel discuss the key talking points from another match dominated by spin! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following On Daily: Root or Bust for England & Brook Reviews Second ODI Win!
Scott Taylor is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 5-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the second ODI in Colombo. They hear from both England captain Harry Brook and Player of The Match Joe Root after they levelled the series 1-1, with the decider on Tuesday. As well as that, they debate if England are too reliant on Joe Root, and ask just what a se
Following On Daily: England End Losing Run In Away ODIs To SET UP Series Decider
Scott Taylor is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 5-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI in Colombo. They discuss how important the win is for England and Harry Brook, reflect on Rehan Ahmed's move to the top of the order, and debate just how bad that pitch was at the R Premadasa Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa
Following On: Sri Lanka v England - 2nd ODI Highlights
Jon Norman hosts exclusive highlights as England end their ODI losing streak and run in Colombo by 5 wickets with 22 balls to spare! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following On: Sri Lanka v England - 2nd ODI: A Joe Root masterclass!
Jon Norman is joined by Mark Machado and Jarrod Kimber as they react to England's return to form in Sri Lanka - winning by 5 wickets with 22 balls to spare. They discuss the evergreen Joe Root's impact with both bat and ball, critique a difficult Colombo pitch and preview Tuesday's series decider! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Super Over: Sri Lanka v England - 1st ODI
Following Sri Lanka's 19 run over England in the first ODI, Jarrod Kimber and Gareth Batty discuss what was an eventful day for spinners in Colombo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following On Daily - Why Have England REGRESSED in ODI Cricket?!
Scott Taylor is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the first ODI between Sri Lanka and England, with England suffering a 19-run defeat in Colombo. They discuss why England have seemed to gone backwards in the 50-over format, with just 4 wins from their last 16 matches, and they debate how they can get back to winning ways and being competitive again. Plus they
Following On: Sri Lanka v England - 1st ODI Highlights
Jon Norman hosts exclusive highlights as England lose to Sri Lanka in the opening ODI of the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following On: Sri Lanka v England - 1st ODI: Why can't England bat out 50 overs?
Jon Norman is joined by the former bowlers Darren Gough and Gareth Batty to dissect England's 4th ODI loss in a row - this time to Sri Lanka in Colombo. They discuss England's fragile middle order, a potential lack of identity and react to post-match interviews from both Captains. They then preview Saturday's ODI - a match that England must win to avoid losing the series. Hosted on Acast. See aca
Following On Daily - 5 Spinners Named for First ODI & Brook OPENS UP on Nightclub Incident
Scott Taylor is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the first ODI between Sri Lanka and England, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They react to England's XI for the game, with no less than 5 spin options in the team, and discuss a chance for Zak Crawley in ODI Cricket. They also hear from England capta
Cricket Collective - Sam Curran previews Sri Lanka v England; Daryl Mitchell reflects on New Zealand's Historic win in India & Signings in The Hundred!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to England's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They are also joined by the England all-rounder Sam Curran to look ahead to the tour, and discuss becoming the new captain of MI London in The Hundred. As well as that, New Zeal
Cricket Collective - Do England's World Cup hopes hinge on Archer, Sri Lanka v England Preview & Has Franchise Cricket HELPED Test Cricket?!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to round up the week's biggest stories. They look ahead to talkSPORT 2's live and exclusive coverage of England's tour of Sri Lanka, and debate if Jofra Archer holds the key in whether England go far in the T20 World Cup. The Island's Cricket Writer Rex Clementine gives them the lowdown on Sri Lanka and their preparations for
Cricket Collective - How do England Rebuild After The Ashes; Liam Livingstone Exclusive & Bangladesh WON'T travel to India!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss how England move forward after a 4-1 series defeat to Australia in the Ashes. They debate if the ECB need to make changes with the management staff, and hear from the England captain Ben Stokes. The former England all-rounder Liam Livingstone joins the show to reflect on being signed for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in
Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fifth Test - What Now For England After ANOTHER Ashes Defeat?!
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the 5th Ashes Test between Australia and England, as Australia secure a 5-wicket win to seal a 4-1 series win. They hear from England Head Coach Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, and also debate how this team moves forward after another Ashes defeat down under. Plus, they get the thoughts of CODE Sports' Robert 'C
Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fifth Test; Day Four - Bethell's Maiden Test Century & Do We Expect Too Much From Harry Brook?
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 4 of the 5th Ashes Test in Sydney, with England closing on 302-8, a lead of 119 runs. They discuss Jacob Bethell's maiden Test century and debate what he can go on to achieve after reaching three figures in first-class Cricket for the very first time. Plus, they hear from him, and discuss if we are expecting
Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fifth Test; Day Three - England Toil On Another Frustrating Day For The Bowlers!
Sam Ellard is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 3 of the 5th Ashes Test in Sydney, with Australia closing on 518-7, a lead of 134 runs. They discuss another disappointing performance by England's bowlers, why they are struggling to be effective on these surfaces, and they hear from the England all-rounder Jacob Bethell. Plus, they discuss if Travis Head is
Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fifth Test; Day Two - Root's Century; Smith's Dismissal & Why Can't England Bowl To A Plan?!
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day Two of the 5th Ashes Test between Australia and England in Sydney, with Australia closing on 166-2, trailing by 218 runs. They discuss another Test century for Joe Root as his 41st Test ton helped England to a competitive total, and they debate if he can carry on until the next away Ashes in 2029/30. They als
Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fifth Test; Day One - Brook & Root Star On Rain-Affected First Day In Sydney
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day One of the 5th Ashes Test in Sydney, with England closing on 211-3 after a rain-affected first day at the SCG. They discuss England's position in the Test Match, where Zak Crawley has done enough in this series to stay as England's opener going forwards, and they debate if Brendon McCullum should look to brin
