Following On
By: talkSPORT
Language: en
Categories: Sports, Cricket
The Following On Podcast is the very best of talkSPORT's cricket output with original programming, features, big name guests and immediate reaction whenever the England cricket team plays. Every Tuesday, 'The Cricket Collective' brings you a world view of the game with Neil Manthorp and Ashes star Steve Harmison. Every single time England play, talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman presents the show from the ground shortly after play has finished with a rotating cast of guests. And whenever talkSPORT go on tour with the England cricket team a daily show is brought straight to your podcast feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Episodes
How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - Batters
Dec 16, 2025In Episode Seven of How to Win the Ashes, Darren Gough is joined by former Australia captain Michael Clarke, former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and broadcaster Jarrod Kimber to talk about the art of batting.
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Duration: 00:24:09Cricket Collective - Tongue In For Must-Win Test & Has Mark Wood Played His Final England Test?!
Dec 15, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to this week's third Ashes Test between Australia and England in Adelaide. They discuss the team news for the game, as Josh Tongue replaces Gus Atkinson for England's only change, as first-choice spinner Shoaib Bashir is again overlooked. They also reflect on Mark Wood's latest injury setback, and debate if that is the last we will see of him in Test Cricket. CODE Sports' Cricket Writer Ben Horne discusses some of the Australian selection dilemmas ahead of this Test. Plus, they look at some big...
Duration: 00:53:23Darren Gough's Ashes - McCullum Backs Batters As England Prepare For Must-Win Ashes Test!
Dec 15, 2025Jon Norman is joined by the former England bowler Darren Gough to look ahead to the third Ashes Test between Australia and England, which starts in Adelaide on Tuesday night in the UK. They hear from Brendon McCullum, who has backed his Top 7 to come good and discuss any possible changes they'll make to the bowling attack for this week's Test. Double Ashes winner Steve Harmison discusses what next for Mark Wood's career after he picked up yet another injury to rule him out of the entire series. Australian Cricket Writer Bharat Sundaresan discusses the big stories out of the...
Duration: 01:17:38How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - When The Wheels Fall Off
Dec 11, 2025With England's Ashes going much the same way as they normally do in Australia, Darren Gough is joined by Steve Harmison and Jarrod Kimber to talk about what cricket teams do when the wheels start falling off.......
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Duration: 00:23:17Cricket Collective - Is 'Bazball' At A Crossroads After Another Heavy Ashes Defeat?!
Dec 09, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 8-wicket defeat to Australia in the second Ashes Test in Perth. They discuss if Bazball is at a crossroads after England went 2-0 down, hear from England captain Ben Stokes, and debate what changes they need to make to the XI ahead of next week's third Test in Adelaide. Australian Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber discusses the Australian view from that second Test win, and looks at if Pat Cummins, Usman Khawaja and Nathan Lyon should all come back for the game in Adelaide...
Duration: 00:49:09Following On: Ashes Inquest - Second Test Review - What Next For England After Going 2-0 Down?!
Dec 07, 2025Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at England's 8-wicket defeat to Australia in the 2nd Ashes Test in Brisbane. They reflect on England's tactics with the bat in the first session, and discuss if it was too little too late. Plus they discuss where next for England after going 2-0 down in the series, debate if they'll make any squad changes ahead of the 3rd Test in Adelaide, and they hear from the England captain Ben Stokes.
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Duration: 00:44:45Following On: Ashes Inquest - Second Test - Day Three - Have England Lost The Ashes Inside 5 Days?!
Dec 06, 2025Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day 3 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, with England closing on 134-6, still trailing by a further 43 runs. They examine why England continue to struggle in Australian conditions, discuss why England are battling to save the Ashes after just 5 days of Cricket, and they praise Mitchell Starc after another good showing from the Australia left-armer. You can keep up-to-date with all the Ashes build up on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.
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Duration: 00:24:09Following On: Ashes Inquest - Second Test; Day Two - Has England's Lack of Preparation Cost Them?!
Dec 05, 2025Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 2 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, with Australia closing on 378-6, a lead of 44 runs. They debate if England's lack of preparation cost them, discuss how important it is for England's bowlers to have a rest after they bowl Australia out, and look ahead to what will happen on Day 3. Don't forget, you can keep up-to-date with all the action from the Ashes on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.
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Duration: 00:21:27Following On: Ashes Inquest - Second Test; Day One - Root Breaks Duck In Australia As England Edge First Day!
Dec 04, 2025Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 1 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, with England are closing on 325-9. They debate if it was England's day, reflect on Joe Root breaking his duck of scoring a Test century in Australia, and they praise Mitchell Starc after he became the most successful left-arm seamer in Test Cricket.
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Duration: 00:28:09How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - Fast Bowlers
Dec 03, 2025Former England pacer Darren Gough continues his quest to find out what it takes to win an overseas Ashes.
In this episode he looks at his specialist subject. Bowling fast.
Guests include former speedsters Dale Steyn and Damien Fleming as well as two batters who had to pad up and face some of the fastest bowlers in the game, Matt Prior and Michael Clarke.
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Duration: 00:40:54Cricket Collective - England Aim To Level The Series In Pink Ball Test!
Dec 02, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the second Ashes Test, which gets underway in Brisbane on Thursday morning. They hear from England captain Ben Stokes, and debate what the make up of the side will be with the absence of Mark Wood. CODE Sports' Cricket Writer Daniel Cherny discusses the latest from the Australian camp, as the debate over who should open the batting rolls on. The Kent Head Coach Adam Hollioake joins the show to discuss his first season in charge of the county and his experience working with...
Duration: 00:56:23Darren Gough's Ashes - Second Ashes Test Preview!
Dec 01, 2025talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Darren Gough to look ahead to the start of the second Test between Australia and England in Brisbane, with England looking to level the series. They discuss how big a difference a pink ball Test is compared to a red ball, debate if an Ashes series needs a pink ball Test, and they hear from both Ben Stokes and Joe Root. As well as this, they're joined by the former Australia bowler Damien Fleming and the Brisbane Courier Mail's Robert 'Crash' Craddock gives us the lowdown on...
Duration: 01:19:36Bumble & Kimber - What do England need to do to win at the Gabba?
Nov 30, 2025Taken from their talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel David 'Bumble' Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber are ask how England can win the pink ball Test at the Gabba?
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Duration: 00:27:28Bumble & Kimber - Are India in crisis or transtion?
Nov 29, 2025Taken from their talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel David 'Bumble' Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber are asked whether India's recent problems signify a crisis or transtion?
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Duration: 00:12:42Bumble & Kimber - Why do England never know when they've won?
Nov 28, 2025Taken from their talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel David 'Bumble' Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber ask why England always seem to fall over their feet when the winning line is in sight.
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Duration: 00:13:31How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - Pressure
Nov 27, 2025Former England fast bowler Darren Gough continues his quest to find out what it takes to win an overseas Ashes.
In this episode he looks at how players manage to perform despite the pressure that the Ashes bring.
Guests include former England bowlers Steve Harmison & Steven Finn as well as one of the founders of the Barmy Arm, Paul Burnham.
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Duration: 00:42:36Cricket Collective - How do England BOUNCE BACK from DAMNING defeat & the Australian view on 'Bazball'
Nov 26, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the first Ashes Test in Perth, as England go 1-0 down in the series with an eight-wicket defeat. They hear from captain Ben Stokes, and Australian Cricket Writer Malcolm Conn explains why England's approach doesn't work in Australia. CODE Sports' Cricket Writer Robert Craddock discusses the news out of the Australia camp, as he gives us an update on Pat Cummins' fitness, and asks if Usman Khawaja has played his final Test Match. Plus, they look at a defeat for the England Lions, and...
Duration: 00:51:40Head Before Wicket - Exclusive investigation
Nov 25, 2025Amanda Thorpe, Michael Vaughan, Graham Swann, Steve Harmison, Marcus Trescothick and others speak to talkSPORT about the mental torment England cricketers can experience and how the sport needs to respond.
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Duration: 00:41:02Following On: Ashes Inquest - First Test; Day Two - Is This One Of England's WORST EVER Ashes Defeats?
Nov 22, 2025Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the first Ashes Test in Perth, as Australia chase down 205 to thrash England by 8 wickets to go 1-0 up in the series. They discuss where it went wrong for England, why they never seem to learn from their mistakes, and praise a magnificent century from Travis Head. They also hear from both captains, and look ahead to next week's second Test in Brisbane.
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Duration: 00:34:47Following On: Ashes Inquest - First Test; Day One - 19 Wickets Fall On Thrilling Day In Perth!
Nov 21, 2025Jon Norman is joined by Double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test in Perth, with Australia closing on 123-9 in reply to England's 172 all out. They discuss which bowling attack performed better, debate if they've ever seen a better day of Ashes Cricket & they discuss if Australia need to make changes ahead of the second Test Match.
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Duration: 00:27:31How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - Captaincy
Nov 20, 2025Former England fast bowler Darren Gough continues his quest to find out what it takes to win an overseas Ashes series. In this episode he looks at the importance of captaincy with a star studded line up of guests including former Australia captain Michael Clarke, three time Ashes winner Matt Prior and stars of the 2005 Ashes, Steve Harmison & Freddie Flintoff.
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Duration: 00:55:42Cricket Collective - England's Best Chance To Win The Ashes & South Africa's HISTORIC Win In India
Nov 18, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They discuss England's warm-up game for the Ashes & what they've learnt from the match at Lilac Hill. CODE Sports' Chief Cricket Writer Ben Horne reflects on the huge injury news out of Ashes, with Josh Hazlewood set to miss the first Ashes Test. South Africa spinner Simon Harmer joins the show to reflect on their historic 30-run win against India, whilst ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga dissects another Test defeat at home to Gambhir's side. Plus, they round up the week's biggest stories, and...
Duration: 00:59:10The Ashes Preview to end all Ashes Previews
Nov 17, 2025talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman speaks with David 'Bumble' Lloyd and Jarrod Kimber about the upcoming Ashes with a full series preview.
They discuss their first and favourite Ashes memories, favourite Australian grounds, talk about who will be the leading run scorer and wicket taker and bring it all together for the finest Ashes preview EVER.
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Duration: 01:30:41Following On India - South Africa STUN India For One Of Their Greatest Test Wins!
Nov 17, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by Indian Cricket Writer and Broadcaster Chetan Narula to look back at South Africa's 30-run victory over India in the first Test in Kolkata. They discuss a tremendous performance with the ball by the Proteas, who dismissed India for just 93 in their second innings, praise the performance of the South Africa captain Temba Bavuma, and they discuss why India continue to produce spin-friendly surfaces against high quality opposition.
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Duration: 00:26:19How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - Spinners
Nov 16, 2025Former England fast bowler Darren Gough talks to some of the biggest names in cricket to find out how Ben Stokes and England can do what Goughie failed to do on four separate occasions and that is win The Ashes.
In the second episode he speaks to Australian World Cup winning spinner Brad Hogg, Australian cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and hears from former England spinner Phil Tufnell about how big a part spin will play in The Ashes.
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Duration: 00:35:36Following On India - Dodgy pitch or dodgy batting?
Nov 15, 2025talkSPORT's Neil Manthorp and Chetan Narula look back at another fast forward day of cricket on day two of the 1st Test in Kolkata. India and South Africa shared 16 wickets on a day dominated by spin.
But is it a bad Kolkata pitch? What did you think of India's first innings and Simon Harmer's bowling? Did South Africa get their tactics wrong in second innings? And is there any way back for the World Test Champions?
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Duration: 00:27:32Following On India - South Africa fall flat in India
Nov 14, 2025talkSPORT's Neil Manthorp and Chetan Narula look back at day one of the 1st Test between India and World Test Champions South Africa at Eden Gardens.
In today's show they talk about the anticlimax after all the build-up, a blameless pitch, India's new number three, beautiful bowling, bad batting and plenty more.
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Duration: 00:24:04How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - The Aussie Media
Nov 13, 2025Former England fast bowler Darren Gough talks to some of the biggest names in cricket to find out how Ben Stokes and England can do what Goughie failed to do on four separate occasions and that is win The Ashes.
In the first episode he speaks to Ashes winning wicket keeper Matt Prior, Wisden Almanack Editor Lawrence Booth, veteran Aussie journo Robert 'Crash' Craddock and Australian cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber about how the first battle the English players will need to win is against The Aussie Media.
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Duration: 00:47:42Cricket Collective - Australia Name Ashes Squad & Is One Game Enough Preparation For England?!
Nov 11, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the start of the Ashes. Code Sports' Chief Cricket Writer Daniel Cherny joins us to discuss Australia's squad named for that first Test in Perth, with Jake Weatherald preferred to Sam Konstas. They'll discuss the make up of Australia's XI for that Test, discuss the future of Test Cricket in Australia, and hear from National Selector George Bailey. They also debate if one warm-up game against the England Lions is sufficient preparation for England ahead of a series like the Ashes, and they get...
Duration: 01:03:39What International retirement hurt cricket the most?
Nov 07, 2025Taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman discuss 'which International retirement hurt cricket the most?'
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Duration: 00:17:50Has the wobble ball ruined cricket?
Nov 06, 2025Taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman answer whether the wobble ball has ruined cricket.
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Duration: 00:15:02Cricket Collective - England's Central Contracts; India's World Cup Win & Michael Vaughan PREVIEWS The Ashes
Nov 04, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's big stories. They react to the latest England Central Contracts announced by the ECB, as Sam Curran earns a new two-year deal, whilst Zak Crawley, Shoaib Bashir and Ollie Pope are all given one-year deals. The former England captain Michael Vaughan joins the show to preview the Ashes, and he explains how England can win over the Australian public this winter. The Hindustan Times' Cricket Writer Sharda Ugra looks back at a historic Women's World Cup victory for India and the significance of that...
Duration: 01:00:58Is it easier for an overseas side to win The Ashes in England or Australia?
Nov 03, 2025Taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman debate whether it's easier to win The Ashes overseas in England or Australia.
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Duration: 00:17:14Following On - Michael Vaughan & Chris Woakes PREVIEW The Ashes
Nov 02, 2025talkSPORT reporter Scott Taylor speaks exclusively with the former England captain Michael Vaughan and the former England all-rounder Chris Woakes ahead of the start of this winter's Ashes series in Australia. They were both was speaking at an event hosted by leading ticket marketplace, Viagogo.
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Duration: 00:17:31NZ v ENG - Third ODI - England Fall To Series Clean Sweep After Another ODI Defeat!
Nov 01, 2025Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming and the Surrey all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at England's two-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the third and final ODI in Wellington. They discuss another batting collapse, debate why England struggle so much in the 50-over format of the game, and they hear reaction from Man of the Match Blair Tickner, Player of the Series Daryl Mitchell, England all-rounder Jamie Overton as well as both captains Harry Brook & Mitchell Santner.
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Duration: 00:36:21Who is the Greatest England cricket captain EVER?
Oct 31, 2025Taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman discuss 'who is the greatest England cricket captain of all time?'
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Duration: 00:17:40NZ v ENG - Second ODI - England's Batting Woes Continues As New Zealand Seal The Series!
Oct 29, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison and Darren Gough to look back at England's five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the Second ODI in Hamilton. They discuss more problems with the bat for England, and why they can't bat out the full 50 overs. As well as this, they discuss a successful return to the England side for Jofra Archer, and hear from both England captain Harry Brook & New Zealand opener Rachin Ravindra.
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Duration: 00:29:07Cricket Collective - Pat Cummins RULED OUT Of First Ashes Test; England's ODI Struggles & Durham CEO Tim Bostock!
Oct 27, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. Cricbuzz's Bharat Sundaresan joins the show to react to the breaking news that Pat Cummins will miss the first Ashes Test Match due to injury, and he also discusses the other big talking points surrounding Australia heading into the series. They look back at England's 4-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the first ODI, and debate why they struggle in the 50-over format, despite a brilliant 135 from captain Harry Brook. Durham CEO Tim Bostock joins the show to reflect on their relegation...
Duration: 01:01:40NZ v ENG - First ODI Highlights - Brook's Best ODI Score Not Enough As England Slip To Defeat!
Oct 27, 2025Listen back to match highlights from the first One Day International between New Zealand and England at the Bay Oval, as England's white-ball tour of New Zealand continues with the start of the 50-over format. You can hear the rest of the series live and exclusive on talkSPORT, talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel, with the second ODI getting underway at Hamilton at 1am on Wednesday morning.
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Duration: 00:46:16NZ v ENG - First ODI - Brook's Century In Vain As New Zealand Take The Opener!
Oct 26, 2025Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Alex Tudor and the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to look back at New Zealand's four-wicket win over England in the first One Day International at Mount Maunganui. They reflect on a remarkable century from England captain Harry Brook to give them a chance of victory at the halfway point, discuss New Zealand's brilliant start with the new ball, and they also hear reaction from England captain Harry Brook, and New Zealand bowler Zak Foulkes.
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Duration: 00:23:11Rain Frustrates England & New Zealand In Auckland!
Oct 23, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowlers Darren Gough and Steve Harmison to look back at England's 1-0 rain-affected series win over New Zealand after the third T20 was abandoned due to rain. They discuss what they've learnt from the series, look ahead to the ODIs, and also discuss England's preparations for this winter's Ashes series. Plus, they hear from both captains Harry Brook and Mitchell Santner.
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Duration: 00:24:13Can Australia win the Ashes without Pat Cummins?
Oct 22, 2025Taken from their show on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel Steve Harmison and Jarrod Kimber try and answer the question 'Can Australia win the Ashes if Pat Cummins doesn't play?'
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Duration: 00:14:45Cricket Collective - England's T20 World Cup Chances; England Into The World Cup Semi-Finals + Paul Farbrace & Peter Moores Interviews!
Oct 22, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's record-breaking 65 run win over New Zealand in the second T20 in Christchurch and debate how far they can go at the T20 World Cup early next year. The Times' Cricket Reporter Lizzie Ammon joins the show to give us the latest from the Women's World Cup, as England book their place in the semi-finals, and New Zealand are unlucky with the Colombo washouts. Sussex Head Coach Paul Farbrace reflects on their first season back in Division One, and discusses how English Cricket can...
Duration: 01:13:13NZ v ENG - Second T20 - Record-Breaking England Ease To Dominant Win!
Oct 20, 2025Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England bowler Alex Tudor and the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to look back at England's 65-run win against New Zealand in the second T20 international at Hagley Oval. They discuss half-centuries from Phil Salt and Harry Brook, which powered England to a record-breaking 236-4, the highest ever score at Christchurch in a T20 international, before reflecting on a professional performance by England's bowlers. They also hear from both captains, as well as the England opener Phil Salt.
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Duration: 00:27:59Will A T20 World Cup Win Be The Perfect Send-Off For Kane Williamson?!
Oct 19, 2025talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to discuss how New Zealand are shaping up for the T20 World Cup next summer. They discuss the depth in the Black Caps squad, ask if winning the T20 World Cup would be the perfect way for Kane Williamson to end his international T20 career, and discuss a big 12 months coming up for New Zealand Cricket.
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Duration: 00:18:27NZ v ENG - First T20 - Curran Shines In Rain Affected Opener!
Oct 18, 2025Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to look back at the first T20 between New Zealand and England in Christchurch, which was abandoned at the interval after England posted 153-6. They discuss Sam Curran's crucial 49 to help England to a competitive total, discuss how they can improve in the second T20, and they hear from both captains as well.
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Duration: 00:20:48England Prepare For White-Ball Tour of New Zealand!
Oct 17, 2025Jon Norman hosts all the build up to England's upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand, which is live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They hear exclusively from the England captain Harry Brook, who was very honest on his own form heading into the series, whilst Phil Salt joins talkSPORT Breakfast to look ahead to the 3 T20s and 3 ODIs. England Bowling Coach Tim Southee discusses returning to the country he represented less than 12 months ago, and discusses his future in the role. Plus, they hear from New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy on becoming the #1 ranked bowler in T20 Cricket...
Duration: 00:26:37Cricket Collective - David Warner's War of Words; Cummins Injury & England Back In White-Ball Action
Oct 15, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They react to comments made by David Warner that England are playing for the 'moral Ashes', and debate if he'll ever not be the pantomime villain. Robert 'Crash' Craddock from the Brisbane Courier Mail joins the show to give us an update on the fitness of Pat Cummins, and discuss if this is England's best chance to win an Ashes in Australia since their triumph in 2010/11. Andrew Alderson from the New Zealand Herald joins the show to look ahead to England's white-ball...
Duration: 01:01:25Freddie Flintoff Exclusive Interview PT2 - Not Wanting The England Captaincy & Why He's Now Fully Committed To Cricket
Oct 14, 2025The former England fast bowler Steve Harmison sits down with his former England team-mate Andrew Flintoff for the second part of a wide-ranging interview, discussing the release of his new book 'Coming Home'. If you missed the first half of the interview, it is available on the Following On feed, but here they discuss taking the captaincy for that infamous Ashes tour in 2006/07, ending their International careers together at the end of the 2009 Ashes series, and what next for him as the Head Coach of the England Lions.
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Duration: 00:27:32Freddie Flintoff Exclusive Interview PT1 - England In The 90s & Winning The Ashes in 2005
Oct 13, 2025The former England bowler Steve Harmison speaks to his former team-mate and best mate Andrew Flintoff in a special two-part interview to discuss the release of his new book 'Coming Home', which is out now. They reflect on growing up in Lancashire, what it was like coming into the England setup in the late 1990s, and they also reminisce about winning the Ashes together in 2005, recapping some of the key moments from that series.
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Duration: 00:28:17Cricket Collective - Was Chris Woakes Underrated; Australia's Ashes Auditions & How Can We Fix The West Indies?!
Oct 06, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on Chris Woakes' retirement from International Cricket. They discuss if his achievements were under-appreciated and whether he was under-rated, and they hear from the man himself. The former Australia bowler Jason Gillespie joins the show to discuss how Australia are shaping up ahead of the Ashes, and what players can stake a claim for a spot in the squad as the Sheffield Shield gets underway. They look back at a dominant win for England at the Women's World Cup, and Machel St Patrick Hewitt from the...
Duration: 01:01:50County Cricketer S4 EP18 - Durham Relegated On Dramatic Final Day & Even More Scheduling Chat!
Sep 30, 2025talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison as well as George Dobell & Nick Friend from The Cricketer Magazine to look back at the final round of the County Championship season, as Durham dramatically collapse to lose to Yorkshire and confirm their relegation back to Division Two. They discuss what went wrong in the North East this season, and debate how they can bounce back after a disappointing season. They also discuss the schedule and reports that the PCA have not ruled out strike action over the fixture schedule. And they pick their favourite...
Duration: 00:50:20Cricket Collective - England Name Ashes Squad; Woakes International Retirement & Women's World Cup Preview
Sep 29, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to dissect England's 16-man squad that was named for the Ashes series. They react to Will Jacks' shock inclusion, discuss the news that Harry Brook has taken over from Ollie Pope as the vice-captain, and they hear from Managing Director of England Men's Cricket, Rob Key. They also discuss Chris Woakes' final act in an England shirt being at The Oval, and discuss the latest white-ball squads named for the series against New Zealand, with every ball live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. As well as this, England opener...
Duration: 00:57:12Cricket Collective - Will Brook Replace Pope As England's Vice-Captain & Worcestershire Win The One Day Cup!
Sep 23, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They discuss reports that England are considering replacing Ollie Pope with Harry Brook as England's vice-captain of the Test side. They also look back at England's white-ball summer & hear from Brendon McCullum after his first summer as their all-format Head Coach. Worcestershire captain Jake Libby joins us to reflect on an emotional victory over Hampshire in the final of the One Day Cup. As well as this, they look ahead to the final round of the County Championship, and they bring you...
Duration: 00:54:01Following On: County Cricketer S4 EP 17 Surely Notts! Surrey get a Tongue lashing.
Sep 19, 2025talkSPORT's Jon Norman is joined by the two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison as well as George Dobell & Nick Friend from the Cricketer Magazine to review the latest round of County Championship action which featured a game for the ages at The Oval where Notts beat Surrey to move within a draw of winning the County Championship, Hampshire survive a scare against Somerset and Glamorgan earn promotion to Division One.
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Following On: Cricket Collective - Record-Breaking England & Somerset Win On T20 Finals Day!
Sep 15, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 1-1 draw against South Africa in the T20 series, and discuss their record-breaking night at Old Trafford, as they become the first side to score over 300 in a T20 against another Test playing nation. Meanwhile, Ireland batter Harry Tector joins the show to preview their T20 series against England, which starts this week. The Somerset opener Will Smeed looks back at T20 Finals Day, as they win a record-equalling third title with a narrow victory over Hampshire. Plus, we round up the week's...
Duration: 00:54:17Following On: County Cricketer S4 EP16 - Leicestershire Promoted; A Title Decider At The Oval & A Finals Day Preview!
Sep 12, 2025Jon Norman is joined by the two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison as well as George Dobell & Nick Friend from the Cricketer Magazine to review the latest round of County Championship action. They discuss Leicestershire's promotion from Division Two, debate if Surrey against Nottinghamshire at The Oval next week is a title decider, and also look ahead to the T20 Blast Finals Day on Saturday. They also discuss the latest surrounding next year's county schedule, with it looking more likely that the format will remain the same for the 2026 campaign.
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Duration: 00:39:43Following On: Cricket Collective - Green Shoots For England's ODI Side & Hampshire Reach Another T20 Finals Day!
Sep 08, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's ODI series defeat to South Africa. They reflect on England's record-breaking victory in the third ODI in Southampton, and ask if it can be a springboard to better things for Harry Brook's side. Hampshire Hawks captain James Vince joins the show to reflect on his side reaching a record-equalling 11th T20 Finals Day & life as a white-ball only Cricketer. They also reflect on the other T20 Blast quarter-finals, as Ravi Bopara's century single-handedly helps Northants qualify. They also round up the week's other...
Duration: 00:53:52Following On - South Africa edge close fought game at Lord's
Sep 04, 2025talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and Neil Manthorp discuss a highly entertaining 2nd ODI at Lord's between England and South Africa which saw the visitors run out 5 run winners.
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Duration: 00:33:37Following On: County Cricketer S4 EP 15 - More scheduling fiascos, Jamie Overton and a red ball reset
Sep 04, 2025talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman and George Dobell and Nick Friend from The Cricketer talk about the impasse that is the County Championship scheduling changes, Jamie Overton's decision to step away from red ball cricket and look ahead to the return of the County Championship.
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Duration: 00:48:14Following On - England pummelled by South Africa in 1st ODI
Sep 02, 2025A very croaky Jon Norman from talkSPORT is joined by South African cricket wizard Neil Manthorp to look back at England's battering at Headingley by South Africa who won the 1st ODI by 7 wickets. And that's a score that flatters England.
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Duration: 00:24:02Following On: Cricket Collective - Is Pat Cummins A MAJOR DOUBT For The Ashes & The Oval Invincibles Win The Hundred (again!)
Sep 02, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. News Corp's Cricket Writer Ben Horne gives us an update into Pat Cummins' fitness, after scans revealed that he has a back issue which could see his full participation in the Ashes affected as a result. The Oval Invincibles' spinner Nathan Sowter reflects on a third straight title in The Hundred, and discusses signing a new 2-year deal at Durham. The Hampshire fast bowler Kyle Abbott joins us to discuss their qualification for the One Day Cup final later this month, and...
Duration: 00:59:56Following On - What Have We Learnt About England Ahead Of The Ashes?!
Aug 30, 2025Sam Ellard is joined by Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to discuss how England are shaping up ahead of this winter's Ashes series. They discuss what they have learnt from their 2-2 series draw with India earlier this summer, and if they can end a 15 year wait to win the urn Down Under. For more content like this, you can subscribe to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.
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Duration: 00:10:59Following On - Assessing Shubman Gill's First Series As India Captain & The Future of the WTC
Aug 28, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga and freelance Cricket Writer R Kaushik to discuss the biggest stories from Indian Cricket. They discuss Shubman Gill's first Test series as the new India captain, reflect on how the team's style of play under Gautam Gambhir, and they also discuss the World Test Championship as well. This chat was recorded during the lunch interval during the recent 4th Test between England and India at Old Trafford.
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Duration: 00:30:59Following On: Cricket Collective - Jordan Cox For England; England Women Name World Cup Squad & An Early Ashes Preview
Aug 26, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They reflect on another busy week in The Hundred, as the Oval Invincibles all-but secure their qualification for the final and they debate whether Jordan Cox should be given another opportunity with the England squad. Robert 'Crash' Craddock from the Brisbane Courier Mail joins the show for an early preview of the Ashes & debates who will bat in the top order for the Aussies. London Spirit Head Coach Chris Liddle discusses their campaign so far, and looks ahead to the Women's World...
Duration: 00:56:32Following On - Does 'Bazball' Only Work When England Lose?
Aug 21, 2025Sam Ellard is joined by Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to look back at England's thrilling 2-2 series draw with India earlier this summer. They give their player ratings, as well as their combined XI from the series. As well as this, they discuss 'Bazball', and debate if England's approach is only effective when they are behind in the game. For more content and exclusive interviews, make sure you subscribe to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.
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Duration: 00:21:46Following On: Cricket Collective - Liam Livingstone Opens Up On England Dropping & Bethell To Become England's Youngest Ever Men's Captain!
Aug 19, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss England's latest squads for the white-ball series against South Africa and Ireland next month, with Jacob Bethell set to become England's youngest ever Men's captain for the Ireland tour. They unpick the squads named, with Sonny Baker earning his maiden call-up, but there's no place for Mark Wood or Gus Atkinson to manage their workload. Liam Livingstone joins the show to discuss an upturn in form with the Birmingham Phoenix, and reflect on being dropped from England's white-ball sides. The former Australia opener Cameron Bancroft also...
Duration: 01:08:44Following On - Was England v India The Best Test Series Since 2005?!
Aug 18, 2025Sam Ellard is joined by Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to debate if England's 2-2 draw with India earlier this summer was the greatest Test series played since that iconic 2005 Ashes series. They also focus on India's thrilling 6-run at The Kia Oval in the 5th Test, and discuss where that ranks among their greatest ever Test victories. For more exclusive interviews and content like this, head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and subscribe.
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Duration: 00:22:19Following On - Jarrod Kimber and Scyld Berry on the top 50 fast bowlers of all time
Aug 16, 2025talkSPORT's Jarrod Kimber is joined by Daily Telegraph cricket writer Scyld Berry to discuss the best 50 fast bowlers of all time.
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Duration: 00:27:00Following On: County Cricketer S4 EP 14 - We're back (belatedly)
Aug 13, 2025talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, double County Championship winner Steve Harmison, The Cricketer Senior Cricket Writer George Dobell and Cricketer Cricket Writer Nick Friend look back at the most recent County Championship action, look ahead to the proposed changes to the season and discuss the major talking points in the game.
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... Duration: 00:48:12Following On: Cricket Collective - Will The Hundred Become A T20 Tournament & Matt Henry Reviews New Zealand's Win In Zimbabwe!
Aug 12, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the opening week of The Hundred. They discuss reports that the tournament could change to a T20 competition as early as next season, and debate why there has been so many one-sided games in the opening week. Southern Brave and England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge joins the show to discuss their 100% start to the tournament, and look ahead to the Women's World Cup, which starts in just 7 weeks time. New Zealand bowler Matt Henry joins them to look back at their 2-0 Test series win...
Duration: 00:59:54Following On: Cricket Collective - The Greatest Test Series Since 2005?! Sam Billings Previews The Hundred!
Aug 05, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 2-2 series draw against India, with India clinching a dramatic 6-run win in the 5th and final Test at the Kia Oval. They discuss the Test itself, and look at how England are shaping up ahead of the Ashes in less than 4 months time. The Oval Invincibles captain Sam Billings joins the show to look ahead to the start of the tournament and discuss life as a white-ball only Cricketer. They also round up the latest stories from around the world, and bring...
Duration: 00:51:31Following On - ENG v IND - Fifth Test - Day Five - Siraj Shines To Seal Series Draw!
Aug 04, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to look back at the 5th Test between England and India, as India seal a thrilling 2-2 draw with a 6-run win at The Kia Oval. They discuss a match-winning five-wicket haul from Mohammed Siraj, debate if 2-2 is a fair result for the series, and they look ahead to what next for both sides, with the Ashes now less then four months away.
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Duration: 00:17:55Following On - ENG v IND - Fifth Test - Day Four - The GREATEST Day Of Test Cricket Sets Up Final Hour Thriller!
Aug 03, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day 4 of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval, with England closing on 339-6, needing just another 35 runs to complete a 3-1 series win. They look back at an incredible day of drama, discuss centuries for both Harry Brook and Joe Root, and debate which side will be happier that they are returning for Day 5. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of Day 5 of the 5th Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.
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Duration: 00:17:09Following On - ENG v IND - Fifth Test - Day Three - England Set For Thrilling Run Chase At The Oval!
Aug 02, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day 3 of the 5th Test between England and India at The Oval, as England close on 50-1, needing another 324 runs for victory. They discuss another century for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep's half-century, debate whether England can pull off an unlikely victory, and ask where it would rank among their greatest ever wins if they were to pull it off.
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Duration: 00:16:14Following On - ENG v IND - Fifth Test - Day Two - 15 Wickets Fall On BONKERS Day At The Kia Oval!
Aug 01, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day 2 of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval, with India closing the day on 75-2, a lead of 52 runs. They discuss a manic day in which 15 wickets fell, India's fightback after a brilliant opening partnership from Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, and discuss a much-needed half-century for Yashasvi Jaiswal.
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Duration: 00:17:33Following On - ENG v IND - Fifth Test - Day One - Woakes Suffers Injury Blow As India Edge First Day!
Jul 31, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day One of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval, with India closing on 204-6. They discuss an injury blow to England all-rounder Chris Woakes, and debate how they'll take 20 wickets without his bowling. They also reflect on a positive half-century for India batter Karun Nair, and discuss India losing a 15th straight toss!
Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of Day 2 of the 5th Test between England and India from 10:55am tomorrow.
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Duration: 00:17:32Following On - Ben Stokes RULED OUT Of 5th Test - How Does That Impact England's Chances?
Jul 30, 2025Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Commentator Neil Manthorp to look ahead to the start of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval starting tomorrow. They discuss the huge news that England captain Ben Stokes will miss the game due to a shoulder injury, and ask how that impacts England's chances of victory. They also discuss the altercation between India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and Surrey's Head Curator, and debate if Jasprit Bumrah will be risked with a series draw still possible. Overseas listeners can hear ball-by-ball commentary of the 5th Test between England and India...
Duration: 00:18:36Following On Special - What Is The Future Of Test Cricket?!
Jul 30, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by Cricket Historian and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber to discuss the future of Test Cricket. They discuss the idea of two tiers in the longest format and the ramifications involved in that decision. They also give their own suggestions on how to improve the format, plus compare it to the future of the 50-over game.
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Duration: 00:34:14Following On: Cricket Collective - Who Will Both Sides Play At The Oval & Tom Hartley Spins Lancashire To Victory!
Jul 28, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, which ended in a draw. They ask if England are being let down by their own surfaces, debate who may play in the XI for the final Test at The Oval, and discuss if India were right not to shake hands at the earliest opportunity. They also get the thoughts of ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga. They also review the latest round of County Championship games, as Rehan Ahmed continues his stellar season with a century...
Duration: 00:49:20Following On - Kimber, Farrell and Ponsonby on freelance cricket journalism
Jul 28, 2025Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen back to Jarrod Kimber, Mel Farrell and Cameron Ponsonby discuss their journeys into the world of freelance cricket journalism.
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Following On - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - India Hold On For HISTORIC Draw At Old Trafford!
Jul 27, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, as India bat out the final 5 sessions to hold on for an unlikely draw. They discuss whether India were right to not shake hands ahead of the final hour, discuss what changes both sides will make ahead of the final Test at The Oval next week, and they also get the thoughts of ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga.
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Duration: 00:26:23Following On - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - Day Four - India On Course To Salvage Unlikely Draw!
Jul 26, 2025Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 4 of the fourth Test between England and India, with India closing on 174-2, but still trailing by 137 runs. They discuss Ben Stokes becoming the first England captain to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in the same Test Match, reflect on potentially match-saving half-centuries from both Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, and debate if England have enough in a bowling attack without Ben Stokes to force a victory in this game. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test...
Duration: 00:19:30Following On - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - Root Takes Another Step Towards Greatness As England Dominate!
Jul 25, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 3 of the Fourth Test between England and India, with England closing on 544-7, a lead of 186 runs. They discuss Joe Root becoming the second highest run scoring in Test Match history, and debate if he can overtake Sachin Tendulkar's record. They also discuss where it's gone wrong for India, and if Head Coach Gautam Gambhir should be under more pressure after a run of 2 wins in 11 Test Matches.
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Duration: 00:19:54Following ON - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - Day Two - England Take Control As Stokes Shines At Old Trafford!
Jul 24, 2025Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day Two of the Fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, with England closing on 225-2 in reply to India's 358. They discuss Ben Stokes taking his first 5-wicket haul since 2017, Rishabh Pant coming out to bat for India despite a fractured foot, and discuss whether India's selectors got it wrong by selecting this bowling unit.
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Duration: 00:18:54Following On - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - Day One - Is Rishabh Pant's Injury A Series-Defining Moment?!
Jul 23, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day One of the Fourth Test between England and India, with India closing on 264-4. They discuss Rishabh Pant's injury & debate whether his absence will be a series-defining moment. They also reflect on Liam Dawson's return to the England side, discuss half-centuries for Sai Sudharsan and Yashasvi Jaiswal, and look ahead to Day 2.
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Duration: 00:21:43Following On: Cricket Collective - Dawson's England Return & Two Tiers in Test Cricket?!
Jul 22, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to today's fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, with commentary available for overseas listeners on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They discuss Liam Dawson playing his first Test in 8 years and what he'll bring to the side. They'll also discuss India's selection dilemma ahead of this Test, and ask what bowlers will play alongside Bumrah and Siraj. The Chief Executive of Major League Cricket Johnny Grave joins the show to reflect on his first season in charge of the tournament, and discuss...
Duration: 00:54:01Following On - 'How Sports Journalism has changed' with The Athletic's Paul Newman
Jul 21, 2025Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen to talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman in conversation with The Athletic's Paul Newman about how sports journalism has changed in the 35 years since Paul started out as a local sports reporter.
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Duration: 00:49:26Following On - Kimber and Harmison's starting Ashes XIs
Jul 20, 2025Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen back to Jarrod Kimber & Steve Harmison selecting their starting XI's for the first Ashes Test later this year in Perth.
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Duration: 00:34:23Following On - Bumble, Kimber and Coney on Stokes
Jul 19, 2025Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen back to Jarrod Kimber, David 'Bumble' Lloyd and Jeremy Coney running their eye over where England Test captain Ben Stokes now finds himself. They discuss his lack of consistent runs, his impact bowling, his style of captaincy and try and work out where his career goes from here.
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Duration: 00:32:44Following On - Kimber, Ammon and Ehantharajah on BazBall: The Evolution
Jul 17, 2025An interview that took place during the lunch break on day five of the 3rd Test at Lord's as part of talkSPORT's live cricket commentary (available outside UK & India) between Jarrod Kimber, Lizzy Ammon from The Times and Vithushan Ehantharajah from ESPNCricinfo. The topic for discussion how BazBall has refined itself from its origins in 2022 to where we find it now in 2025.
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Duration: 00:32:31Following On - Dawson Replaces Bashir & West Indies Skittled For 27
Jul 16, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They discuss the news that Liam Dawson has replaced Shoaib Bashir in the England Test Squad for the 4th Test at Old Trafford, and whether his inclusion can help the balance of the side. Machel St Patrick Hewitt from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast joins the show to discuss the West Indies being dismissed for just 27, and the ramifications of that. Plus, they review the final of the 2025 Major League Cricket season, and discuss Italy qualifying for the T20 World Cup for the...
Duration: 00:35:14Following On - ENG v IND - Third Test - Day Five - How Do India Respond After England Win Thriller at Lord's
Jul 14, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 5 of the Third Test between England and India at Lord's, as England go 2-1 up in the series with a tense 22-run win. ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga reflects on the Test, and debates how India can recover from such a devastating defeat, whilst they also praise Ben Stokes' leadership, and discuss how England can replace Shoaib Bashir after his hand injury.
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Duration: 00:23:56Following On - ENG v IND - Third Test - Day Four - Carse Blows India Away To Set Up Final Day Thriller!
Jul 13, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at a thrilling Day 4 of the third Test between England and India at Lord's, with India closing on 58-4, needing another 135 more runs to win. They discuss a brilliant final hour which saw England take 3 quick wickets to turn the momentum of the game, discuss how crucial KL Rahul will be to India's success and look ahead to a thrilling final day in store. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series with India...
Duration: 00:18:38Following On - ENG v IND - Third Test - Tempers Flare As Test Hangs In The Balance!
Jul 12, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 3 of the third Test between England and India at Lord's, with England closing on 2-0, a lead of 2 runs. They discuss KL Rahul's century, debate if either side crossed the line after a controversial final over, and they discuss what team is in the best position after 3 days.
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Duration: 00:22:19Following On Special - The Grade Cricketer Joins The Show!
Jul 12, 2025Jarrod Kimber is joined by Sam Perry and Ian Higgins from The Grade Cricketer to discuss their upcoming live shows. They reflect on their rise over the last few years, the changing perception of Cricket Media and look ahead to what's to come for the pair.
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Duration: 00:32:59Following On - ENG v IND - Third Test - Day Two - Archer Takes Wicket On Comeback & Bumrah's 5-Fer Halts England's Progress!
Jul 11, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day Two of the second Test between England and India at Lord's, with India closing on 145-3 in reply to England's 387ao. They discuss Jofra Archer taking a wicket on his Test comeback, debate why India changed the ball towards the end of the England innings, and discuss Jasprit Bumrah after he got on the honours board with another 5-wicket haul.
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Duration: 00:18:55Following On - ENG v IND - Third Test - Day One - Root Stranded On 99* As Stokes Suffers Injury Scare!
Jul 10, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day One of the third Test between England and India at Lord's, with England closing on 251-4. They discuss Joe Root's 99*, what ramification a potential Ben Stokes injury will have to the team, and debate why England found scoring quickly so difficult.
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Duration: 00:23:31Following On - England v India, 3rd Test Preview
Jul 09, 2025talkSPORT Cricket Commentators Jon Norman and Neil Manthorp look ahead to the 3rd Test at Lord's between England and India. They talk about Ben Stokes need for runs, how big a risk is it to bring in Jofra Archer, what either team should do at the toss and much, much more.
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Duration: 00:26:01Following On: Cricket Collective - India Level The Series & Does Archer Come Back In At Lord's?
Jul 08, 2025Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at India's 336-run win over England, as they level the series at 1-1. They reflect on Shubman Gill's match-winning contribution, and how important it was for him to get his first victory as the new Test captain. They also discuss how England bounce back at Lord's this week, and debate if Jofra Archer comes straight back into the side for the third Test. RevSportz's Subhayan Chakraborthy joins the show to discuss what the win at Edgbaston means for India, and they also look at how...
Duration: 00:43:57