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Adam & Tony discuss a grim few days in Brisbane for England. What has gone so terribly wrong? Why are the tactics so bad? Why are they so lacking in intensity? And despite everything - is there actually still hope?

Plus, thoughts on a remarkable team performance from Australia - a wicket-keeping masterclass from Alex Carey, and an absolute all-timer from Mitchell Starc.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony review a brilliant day of Test cricket in Brisbane. A historic century for Root, more wickets for Mitchell Starc, some brilliant fielding by Australia, and runs for Zak Crawley - England's day? Or are we just not used to it?

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Adam & Tony reflect on a jaw-dropping first Ashes Test in Perth. England humbled in two days - what went wrong? Amidst stiff competition, is this the worst defeat in Australia in their recent history? Should they be playing the pink-ball warm-up in Canberra? Or is it possible there's been a slight overreaction in the media?

Plus, thoughts on Travis Head's historic century, and whether there's any possibility that this doesn't end 5-0.

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Adam and Tony review a breathless opening day in Perth. 19 wickets fell - the most in an Ashes Test since 1909. Who's on top heading into the second and (possibly final!) day?

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It's the Ashes!

Adam & Tony bring you the ultimate preview of the 2025-26 Ashes, answering all the big questions. Do England actually have a chance? Are Australia over the hill? Will Root score a hundred? Will Bashir take a wicket? And will we manage to stay awake to see any of it?

Plus, thoughts on England's low-key preparations and TNT's planned coverage, and we make promises we almost certainly can't keep about Ashes Daily.

All this and more on the World Cricket Show Ashes Preview.

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Adam & Tony discuss two things: the 2005 Ashes, and the Hundred. One they like, one not so much. No spoilers which is which.

20 years on, is 2005 the greatest series of all time? Could another series ever be better, or is that physically impossible? And how many Bazballers would get in the 2005 side?

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony deliver the definitive Verdict on a truly breathtaking Test series between England and India. The best series since 2005? Was 2-2 a fair result? And is this England team still going in the right direction?

Plus, thoughts on Root's new records, the fantastic Sky coverage, and the deeply affecting tributes to Graham Thorpe.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony discuss the drawn Test at Old Trafford, another fantastic instalment of an enthralling series between England and India. How did India pull off the great escape? Did England let them off the hook? And, with the Oval imminent, who's got the momentum?

Plus, thoughts on the 'beef' at the end of the game. A stain on Stokes's and England's reputation? Or a big fuss about nothing?

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony unpack India's mammoth win at Edgbaston. Is Shubman Gill having a Graeme Smith summer? Are England bad again? Do they need a whole new bowling attack? And should this be the end for Shoaib Bashir?

Plus, important updates on Guernsey's quest to qualify for next year's T20 World Cup.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony reflect on a magnificent Test match at Headingley. Records tumbled as England chased 370 on the final day - how do they keep making these extraordinary chases seem so routine? Has Duckett become one of the best players in the world? Has Pope put the Bethell debate to bed? And how do India bounce back from here?

Plus, some final thoughts on the World Test Championship, after South Africa pulled off a historic win in a practically perfect final.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony look ahead to Australia v South Africa at Lord's - the third edition of Test cricket's showpiece event. Are Australia big favourites? Are South Africa lucky to be in the final, or actually a better team than some think? And is the World Test Championship fit for purpose, or is there room to make it better?

Plus, thoughts on England's resounding win over Zimbabwe. An innings win inside three days, but lots to ponder - has Ollie Pope done enough to keep his place? And how worried should we be about Stokes's siege mentality?<...

Adam & Tony deliver the definitive preview of the one-off Test between England and Zimbabwe. It's Zimbabwe's first Test in England for 22 years - can they give the home side a run for their money? How will England's new-look bowling attack fare? And will Richard Johnson have anything to say about it?

Plus, we speak to author Tim Wigmore about his fantastic new book, Test Cricket: A History. Tim talks us through the twists and turns of the game's evolution (including how Argentina nearly became a Test powerhouse), and sets out his vision for the future. How...

Adam & Tony discuss Harry Brook's appointment as England's new white-ball captain. The right choice? Or another case of overburdening your best player? And what was going on with all that chat about Ben Stokes?

They also try to make sense of the IPL as it stumbles towards the halfway stage, and give a few suggestions for improvements that will doubtless be welcomed by the organisers.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony reflect on the 2025 Champions Trophy. They start with an apology - after talking up this tournament on their preview show, in the end will it go down as a big disappointment? Has any host nation ever had a worse experience than Pakistan? Did India have an unfair advantage, and if so is that why they won? And what do New Zealand have to do to lift one of these trophies?

Plus, thoughts on England's dismal campaign. What's gone wrong for them in white ball cricket? Are they arrogant, entitled, and drunk on Bazball Kool-Aid...

Adam & Tony deliver the definitive preview of the Champions Trophy, which is back after an 8-year absence. It's a strange competition, and it's come and gone and come and gone - but does it actually have a case for being the best tournament in cricket?

We also discuss the problematic hosting situation, before getting into the detail on the pitch. Will England get out of the group? And can anyone stop India?

Then in the second half, we take a trip down memory lane and recall the Champions Trophies of yesteryear - including...

Adam & Tony open up the old mailbag and tackle some cracking questions from listeners. Starting with 4-day Tests - a crime against cricket? Or could they actually take the sport in a positive direction?

Plus, thoughts on cricket's Olympic comeback at LA 2028. Will it be a gamechanger for the sport, and even for the Olympics? And will there be a repeat of the 1900 final? (Spoiler alert - probably not)

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony reflect on a momentous win for Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Aussies now hold every 'trophy' they compete for in Test cricket - should we be talking about them (and Captain Cummins) as amongst the best of all time?

Plus, is Scott Boland on his way to becoming one of Australia's favourite sons? And what went wrong for India? Is Kohli finished?

There's also a debrief on South Africa's win over Pakistan, before talk turns to the ICC's latest wheeze - two division Test cricket. An intriguing way to spice up...

Adam and Tony review two sensational Boxing Day Test matches, starting at the MCG where a world record crowd saw Australia defeat India. How have the Aussies turned things around? Is Smith back to his best? Is Konstas the future? And what's gone wrong for India?

Next, another thriller in Centurion, where South Africa dragged themselves over the line to defeat Pakistan by 2 wickets. Should we be taking the Proteas more seriously as a Test force?

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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All I want for Christmas is you...to pick a composite eleven.

It's Team Adam v Team Tony as the World Cricket Show hosts select their best eleven of the era since the podcast started in 2008. It's a draft - so they can't pick the same players. Who'll get Steve Smith? Dale Steyn? Joe Root? Will Kohli make the cut? What about KP? The answers will shock you, thrill you, appall you - it's edge-of-the-seat stuff as the teams are drawn and, crucially, a winner is determined.

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Brian Lara eat your heart out!

On the historic 400th episode, Adam & Tony discuss England's win in Wellington: Brook's brilliance, Bethell's emergence, Atkinson's hat-trick, Crawley's struggles, New Zealand's collapse in form, and why Bazball's still the best.

Plus, Australia's sensational bounceback in Adelaide: the irresistible Mitchell Starc, the force of nature that is Travis Head, and whether Ashwin's LBW review was the worst of all time.

Finally, we roll back the years and reminisce about how the podcast started - with the help of some quite extraordinary press cuttings.

Adam & Tony assess England's victory in the first Test in Christchurch. A commanding performance? Or were they actually just very lucky? Why did New Zealand have such a shocker? And, despite enjoying so much fortune, is Harry Brook cementing himself into the next Fab Four?

Plus, we attempt to establish if Glenn Phillips's absolutely worldie in Christchurch is in fact the best catch of all time. And if not, what is?

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The boys are still in town!

Adam and Tony reflect on a remarkable first Test between Australia and India in Perth. What a win for India - is Jaiswal the next big thing in Test cricket? And is Bumrah already one of the GOATs?

As for Australia, after one of their most shocking ever defeats, how do they turn it around? Is Labuschagne finished? And is Cummins up to holding things together?

Also this week, we discuss Darren Lehmann's claim that Joe Root is not an all-time great. As crazy as...

The boys are back in town!

Adam & Tony return to the air to deliver a comprehensive preview of New Zealand v England. Is Bazball still a thing? Is Ollie Pope under pressure? Is Ben Stokes under pressure? And fresh from their stunning whitewash of India in India, can New Zealand possibly be beaten?

Plus, we discuss the thrilling prospect of 5 Tests between Australia and India. Is Nathan McSweeney the answer to the Aussies' opening problem? And is there a reckoning coming for their ageing team?

All this and more on...

Adam & Tony reflect on a crushing defeat for England in Rajkot, as India take charge of a Test series that continues to captivate. Has Bazball been found out? Or is that, in fact, a ludicrous overreaction?

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony reflect on one of the all-time great days of Test cricket, which saw West Indies beat Australia at the Gabba, and England pull off an extraordinary turnaround in Hyderabad.

Is Shamar Joseph one of the best stories in Test history? And was that celebration one of the best celebrations?

Is there anything Bazball can't do? And do England actually have a chance to win the series?

And, crucially - what does this all mean for Test cricket's future?

All this and more on the latest World Cricket...

Adam & Tony deliver a full preview of England's 5-Test series in India. Is this England's toughest cricketing challenge? Can Bazball work in India? Are the spinners good enough to compete? Will India's batting bounce back after their struggles in South Africa? And is there any chance that it won't be 5-0?

Plus, thoughts on Warner's retirement and the greatest boundary catch of all time, and Adam delights the World Cricket Show's target audience by revealing that he basically doesn't like cricket anymore.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

Adam & Tony take stock at the halfway stage of the Cricket World Cup. England have been abysmal - what's gone so badly wrong? Is this the end of an era? And why did we not see it coming?

Plus, our thoughts on the tournament as a whole. Spoiler alert: it's been terrible.

All this and more on the latest episode of Cricket Pundits in Cars Getting Coffee.

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Adam & Tony deliver the definitive preview of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Can England defend their crown? Have they got their selection right? Can anyone stop India on home soil? Is this Pakistan's best chance since 1992? And can we really talk about any of this with any certainty, given no one ever plays 50-over cricket anymore?

Plus, thoughts on the 10-team format, and we lament the absence of West Indies.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony deliver the definitive Verdict on the 2023 Ashes. Where does this rank amongst the best series of all time? Is 2-2 a fair result? Is it the perfect result for cricket? Australia take the Ashes, but will they leave disappointed? Is Woakes finally the main character? And many other questions answered.

Plus, we salute Stuart Broad as he sprints off into the sunset, not looking back to appeal.

All this and more on Cricket Pundits in Cars Getting Coffee.

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After a rain-soaked Test at Old Trafford, Adam & Tony reflect on a deeply disappointing way for an extraordinary Ashes contest to conclude. But for the rain, would England have won? Or do the Aussies deserve to keep the urn? Is Zak Crawley the new Zak Crawley? What planet is Jonny Bairstow on? And what will the verdict be if Australia don't win the series at the Oval?

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony look back on an extremely uncontroversial second Ashes Test at Lord's. Were Australia worthy winners? Did England get their tactics wrong? Has Bazball been exposed? And is Stokes an all-time great?

Plus, we give the definitive verdict on the Bairstow incident, which absolutely everyone will agree with.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - look forward to the emails!

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Adam & Tony reflect on an exhilarating first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Did England blow it? Did Stokes overdo it with the declaration - have they started to believe their own Bazball hype? Was picking Moeen a mistake? Is Khawaja now one of the top batters in the world? And have the Aussies been rattled by Robinson?

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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It's the Ashes! Adam & Tony deliver a comprehensive preview of a series with the potential to be the most exciting Ashes contest for a very long time.

Can Bazball survive the Ashes spotlight? Do England know their best attack? Was dropping Foakes a mistake? Is Steve Smith as big a threat as four years ago? Will this be the Cameron Green Ashes?

And most importantly....who's going to win....?

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony hit the airwaves again to discuss the IPL (yes, really!). Has it been a good season this year? How to explain Rinku Singh? And where does it sit in the landscape of cricket these days? Is it 'the big show in town' - and if so, what does that mean for everything else?

Plus, thoughts on Major League Cricket and some other franchise stuff, before a real gear change into the County Championship and Stuart Broad's mystery ball known only as an 'outswinger'.

All this and more on the latest World...

The boys are back in town! Adam & Tony head to the beach to catch up on six months of cricket. Was it the best six months in England history? Will Bazball last forever? Where does Bairstow fit back in? And just how wrong was Adam about Ben Stokes?

Plus, thoughts on a spiky affair between USA and Jersey, and Tony gives Alastair Cook a surprise.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony deliver the definitive (ish) preview of the World T20 T20 World Cup.

And wade recklessly into the latest Mankad furore...

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show!

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Adam & Tony discuss a quick Test match at Lord's which saw England blown away by a rampant South Africa. Was the Bazball revolution just some kind of fluke? Or is that far too hasty? And how good is this South Africa team right now - especially that bowling attack?

Plus, some thoughts on the Hundred and why we're still struggling with it, and why it opens some troubling questions about the future of the sport.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony try to make sense of an astonishingTest match at Trent Bridge. How good a game was this? How good a win for England? Is Bairstow's hundred one of the best innings of all time? And, crucially, what does it all *mean*?

Plus, thoughts on New Zealand after a tricky couple of games for the World Test Champions? Are they slightly past their peak?

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Live from the beach, Adam & Tony return to discuss the sweeping changes to the England cricket team. New captain, new coach, new MD - what's the verdict on all the new appointments? Is it too big a burden for Stokes? Or will McCullum get the best out of him?

Plus, predictions for the upcoming Tests against New Zealand, and the live audience grows exponentially.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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The boys are back in town! Adam & Tony return to the airwaves to discuss another series defeat for England in the Caribbean. Does the red ball reset need a reset already? Can Joe Root really carry on? And are West Indies on the up?

Plus, thoughts on Australia's win in Pakistan, and we pay tribute to Shane Warne

All this and more on the World Cricket Show. Listen to it.

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It's finally over....

Adam & Tony come steaming in off their long runs for a comprehensive review of the Hobart Test and the Ashes as a whole. Is this English cricket's lowest moment? Where did it all go wrong? And how do we start to fix it?

Plus, thoughts on Australia's performance - given the standard of opposition, what can we say about how good a team they actually are? Are they building towards something big? And is Cameron Green the new Andrew Flintoff?

All this and more on the latest World Cricket...

Adam & Tony reflect on a breathless day in Hobart. A very watchable day, but at the end of it, is England's goose cooked once again?

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Live from the phone box: Adam & Tony discuss an actually good day of Test cricket in Hobart.

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Adam & Tony discuss an exciting Test match in Sydney. A dead rubber, but still a thrilling finale - have England clawed back any credit, or is it all too little too late? How impressive was Jonny Bairstow? Has Usman Khawaja forced his way into Australia's plans? And is Sam Billings the answer to all England's prayers?

Plus, thoughts on an astonishing win for Bangladesh in New Zealand, and Tony's weekend earns an inquiry from Sue Gray.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - updated daily!

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Tony & Adam recap day four at the SCG.

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Tony & Adam recap an intriguing day at the SCG.

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Drastic times call for drastic measures... London correspondent Gordon MacRae earns a recall, dragging himself out of the pod wilderness to join Tony and Adam for a look at the action on day two in Sydney.

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Tony and Adam reflect on the opening exchanges at the SCG in the latest Ashes Daily (or should it be Mount Maunganui Daily...).

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After 12 days of cricket, the Ashes are done. Adam & Tony conduct the post-mortem.

Where does this rank on the list of English humiliations? What did they get wrong? How deep do the problems run? And what's the likelihood that anything will change?

Plus, we finally spend some time talking about Australia, and speculate which celebrities might encourage young people get into cricket.

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Adam & Tony discuss a day that started well for England, but ended in familiar fashion with the Ashes almost sealed. What's the way back from here?

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Adam & Tony reflect on a miserable few days in Adelaide, as England's Ashes dreams go up in smoke. After four years of planning, how have we ended up here? And are we nearing the end of the road for Root as captain?

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Adam & Tony reflect on another miserable day for England in Adelaide, and finally get round to talking a bit about Australia.

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Adam dials into Tony from a phone box to reflect on another chastening day for England.

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Adam & Tony chew on a dispiriting day for England in Adelaide. Long way back from here...?

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Adam & Tony reflect on a glum start to the Ashes for England. A familiar story at the Gabba - where did it all go wrong, and how much trouble are they in already? Did they make a mistake at the toss, and with the team selection? And are there any glimmers of hope amongst the wreckage?

Plus, thoughts on Travis Head, Cameron Green, and Australia's confident start.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Tony & Adam look back at a good day for England as Joe Root and Dawid Malan raise hopes for the Test and the series.

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Tony & Adam reflect on another tough day for England as Travis Head turns the screw at the Gabba.

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Adam & Tony emerge from a cold and sleepless night to discuss the first day's action at the Gabba. A grim day for England - is this ominous for the series?

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The Ashes are here! And Adam & Tony have got the comprehensive lowdown on all the teams taking part.

Is Pat Cummins the right man to lead Australia? How much pressure is on Joe Root? Have England got enough firepower in their bowling? And in a deeply uncertain time, is the only certainty that there will of course be a 5-0 whitewash?

Plus, more thoughts on the racism scandal engulfing English cricket, and a sadly too brief word on India v New Zealand.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket...

Adam & Tony look back on a slightly strange, arguably underwhelming, but still gratefully appreciated T20 World Cup. Very few people picked an Australia-New Zealand final - but were the knockout games actually pretty good? Were Australia worthy winners? How 'pleased' are we for Mitchell Marsh? Will New Zealand ever win a white ball tournament? And other questions.

Plus, we share our thoughts on the Azeem Rafiq story and the racism crisis engulfing cricket in England (recorded on Wednesday 17 November).

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony discuss the T20 World Cup as it nears the business end. A mixed bag of a tournament so far? Have England been better than expected? Should the inquest start for India? Is Sri Lanka's future brighter than we thought? And is the fact it's in the UAE a bit of a problem?

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - a tight 30 that's a tight 40 that you can't afford to miss.

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Adam & Tony deliver a comprehensive team-by-team preview of the World T20 T20 World Cup. Can West Indies defend their title? How are England shaping up? And can anyone stop India?

Plus, thoughts on the format, lists of names, and reflections on why this is the best cricket tournament, and why it feels long overdue.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - racing around to bring you top cricket content.

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Adam & Tony return to the air to discuss all the many many things happening in cricket world.

Were the ECB wrong to cancel England's trip to Pakistan? Will the Ashes happen? And was The Hundred (remember The Hundred?) any good?

Plus, a comprehensive review of the shorter than expected England v India Test series. Is Haseeb Hameed back for good? Is Ollie Robinson the real deal? What kind of result was this for England? And are India better, worse, or precisely as good as the scoreline suggests?

All this, plus...

Adam & Tony head to the beach to assess what went wrong for England in their chastening Test series defeat to New Zealand. Was this one of the most depressing performances they've ever served up? What's gone wrong with their batting? How good are New Zealand? How enjoyable is Neil Wagner? And lots more questions.

Plus, a look ahead to the first ever World Test Championship Final. Who starts as favourites? And would a good final make the WTC a success?

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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It's the reunion the world's been waiting for. Adam & Tony are back together to deliver a comprehensive preview of England's Test series with New Zealand.

What can we expect from this series? New Zealand look extremely dangerous - but how will they fare in English conditions? Are England too focused on the Ashes? And should there have been more than 2 Tests?

Plus, our hearts go out to Ben Foakes, and we get very excited about the return of supporters to cricket grounds.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket...

Adam & Tony look back on a strange but memorable Test series in India. After a promising start, England crumbled - how critical should we be of their performance? What's gone wrong with the batting? What's gone wrong for Dom Bess? Were there any positives to cling on to? And can we still say they're making progress?

Plus - are India invincible at home? Did they actually play well, or was it just Ashwin and Axar? And is Risabh Pant the new Adam Gilchrist?

All this and much much more on the latest World Cricket...

Adam & Tony look back on a breakneck third Test between India and England in Ahmedabad. The shortest Test since 1935 - what the HELL happened here? Was the pitch to blame? Or are England (and India to an extent) just bad at batting? Did England get their selection wrong, and if so did it matter? And is Ashwin underrated?

Plus, Tony finally gets his big break.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony discuss the second Test between India and England in Chennai, which somehow produced a record number of talking points despite ending in a straightforward win for India. There was controversy over the pitch - but was that warranted? Do England have a problem with their batting? Is their rotation policy under scrutiny? And is it time for the third umpire's role to be reviewed?

Plus, thoughts on another thrilling Test in Bangladesh, as West Indies claim a rare series win away from home.

All this and more on the latest World...

Cricket's on fire...and we're here to talk about it.

Adam & Tony reflect on a remarkable first Test victory for England in Chennai. Very few saw that coming...so how did they pull it off? Is Joe Root the GOAT again? Is Jimmy Anderson no longer Jimmy Clouderson? Can they really win the series? And how did Channel 4's free-to-air coverage measure up?

Plus, thoughts on Pakistan's triumphant homecoming, and West Indies' astonishing, record-breaking win in Bangladesh.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show.

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Adam & Tony reflect on an extraordinary and historic Test series in Australia, where India came from behind to beat the Aussies 2-1. How on earth did they pull it off? How are Australia (and Tim Paine) looking in the aftermath? And was this the best Test series since 2005?

Plus, thoughts on England's impressive-ish win in Galle and New Zealand's rise to number one in the world.

All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Follow us on Twitter @ashesdaily

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Adam & Tony head to the tearoom to for their annual Christmas Day episode, this time selecting the best ODI XI of the last 25 years.

Unwrap and enjoy. Merry Christmas!

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Adam & Tony settle in for a bumper Christmas Special of the World Cricket Show, discussing all manner of cricket that's been happening around the world. They start in South Africa, where England's tour has been called off in the wake of positive Covid tests - but before that happened, there was a T20 series which the visitors won 3-0. Were England just too good? Are they favourites for next year's World Cup? Have they got their batting order right? And other important questions.

Plus, a full preview of a marquee series between Australia and India, a...

Adam & Tony reflect on a very strange but certainly memorable and ultimately brilliant summer of cricket in England. Did the quality of on-field action surpass all our expectations? And has cricket been the best post-lockdown sport?

Plus: how good are England's white ball teams at the moment? Are Australia among their rivals for the next T20 World Cup? Does Joe Root get in the England ODI team? And Jimmy Anderson took his 600th Test wicket, but did anyone notice?

Also this week: the IPL finally bludgeons its way into our hearts (largely thanks to...

Adam & Tony discuss a thrilling first Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford. As the home side pulled off an improbable run chase, did Pakistan blow it, or was it all about the England comeback? Is Woakes underrated? Has Buttler saved his Test career? Is Pakistan's attack one of the best in the world? Is Babar part of the Fab Five? And what's going to happen in the rest of the series?

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Adam & Tony discuss the end to an excellent first post-lockdown Test series, as England complete the comeback and beat the West Indies 2-1. How did they turn things around? Did the Windies just run out of steam in the end? And is Stuart Broad's 500-wicket milestone the most important thing ever, or possibly a tiny bit overblown?

Plus, thoughts on the upcoming Pakistan series and David Willey's comeback, and Tony poses for a dreamboat photoshoot.

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Adam & Tony look back on another excellent Test match at Old Trafford, where England bounced back to level their series with West Indies. Is Dom Sibley the real deal? Was Stuart Broad out to prove a point? And just how good is Ben Stokes?

Plus, thoughts on West Indies' abrupt change in fortunes and whether it's the end of the road for Shai Hope, and we put our bodies on the line for the sake of the podcast in what is most certainly not a day at the beach.

All this and more...

Adam & Tony discuss a terrific first Test between England and the West Indies, as cricket returns for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

How good is it to have cricket again? Was it strange without a crowd? And should England get a free pass for an underwhelming performance, or should Buttler, Denly and co be in the spotlight?

Plus, thoughts on home umpires and DRS, Stuart is in the Diary Room, and we make our live commentary debut to very little fanfare.

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Cricket's back! And we've got lots to say about it.

Adam & Tony launch into a mammoth preview of England v West Indies, as international cricket returns for the first time since the start of the pandemic. What should we expect from the series? Do we need to manage our expectations when it comes to the quality of cricket? And is this a great opportunity for West Indies to win a series in England?

Plus, one last lockdown nostalgia dive, with the long-awaited GOAT debate (and composite XI) between the great West Indies and Australia...

Adam & Tony review the sports documentary the whole world is talking about: Fire in Babylon. Charting the rise and eventual dominance of the great West Indies side in the late 70s and early 80s, it's a fascinating look at one of the great sports teams in history. Plus, it's a good excuse to lean further into nostalgia, this time for an era we weren't even around for.

Also this week, thoughts on the ECB's plans to get the international summer up and running by July, and a brilliant email from a listener about a dream starring...

Sinking ever deeper into nostalgia, Adam & Tony cast their minds back to 2001, and India's incredible series victory over Steve Waugh's great Australian side. At the time it was hailed as one of the best Test series of all time - 19 years later, does that still seem true? And can you trace the rise of modern Indian cricket back to that moment?

They then jump forward a few short months to the summer of 2001, when Adam, Tony, and London correspondent Gordon Macrae were involved in some cricketing action of their own that was equally unforgettable.

On lockdown pod #2, Adam & Tony discuss 'The Test', the Amazon documentary charting the Australian team's comeback from the sandpaper scandal. Is it good? How do the Aussies come across? What kind of insight does it give to an international dressing room? And other important questions.

Plus, an interview with Guernsey stalwart Will Peatfield on life as an associate cricketer.

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With cricket suspended all over the world, Adam & Tony cast their minds back to the 2005 Ashes, picking out their favourite moments and trying to determine whether it really was the best 'thing' ever.

We hope to keep the podcast going during this very difficult period - so send us your ideas for what we could talk about!

Sending love and solidarity to healthcare workers and human beings everywhere.

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Adam & Tony dive into a bucket of stories from around the cricketing world, starting with New Zealand's clean sweep of world number ones India. Is this the best New Zealand side ever? And did Kohli cross the line in his 'send-off' of Kane Williamson?

Plus, thoughts on an eventful Women's T20 World Cup, another injury to Mark Wood, some rare English success in Australia, and why Tony can lay claim to being 'the cool one'.

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Adam & Tony unpack an eventful few weeks in South Africa, where England have claimed a rare overseas victory. How good is Wood? How worried should we be about the Proteas? And all of a sudden, do England actually look quite good...?

Plus, thoughts on a crazy T20 series in New Zealand, as well as everyone's favourite non-controversial topic: the Mankad.

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Adam & Tony look back on an enjoyable Boxing Day Test at Centurion, where South Africa wrapped up a convincing victory over England. With their backroom issues resolved, are the home side back on track? And are England on the struggle bus away from home again? Or do they have actually some decent excuses this time?

Plus, thoughts on the ICC's plans to roll out 4-day Tests. As bad an idea as it seems? Or could there be an upside?

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What's this in your stocking...? As a special Christmas treat, Adam & Tony head to their favourite tea room on Guernsey's west coast to select a Test Team of the Decade. Who's made the cut? Who's been shockingly left out? And who'll pay for the tea? Listen to find out!

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"Merry Christmas!" "Thanks!"

Adam & Tony unwrap a bumper festive podcast. Cricket writer Tim Wigmore dials in to discuss his new book 'Cricket 2.0' (co-authored with Freddie Wilde) about the past, present and future of T20. How did it go from gimmick to main event? And how are batting and bowling in the format likely to evolve in the future?

Plus, thoughts on England's tough trip to New Zealand, the chaos in South African administration, and Test cricket's return to Pakistan, and we pay tribute to Bob Willis, a genuine legend in every sense.

Adam & Tony take a deep breath and wade into a discussion about the Hundred draft. After the first big televised event, how are things shaping up ahead of next summer's hotly anticipated and not remotely divisive new tournament...?

Plus, thoughts on Shakib's ban, South Africa's struggles in India, and Jersey's near miss at the T20 World Cup Qualifier. And Brexit (sort of).

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Adam & Tony storm back onto the air with hot takes on everything that's been happening around the cricketing world. Is Chris Silverwood the right man for England? Did Australia deserve to win the Ashes (very topical)? And has the whole world come down with Test Championship Fever?

Plus, thoughts on Jersey's chances in the UAE, and the latest bright ideas from those brainboxes over at the Hundred.

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Adam & Tony discuss a jaw-dropping Test match at Headingley, where Ben Stokes produced one of the great innings of all time. Better than Botham? Best innings ever? Better than Edgbaston 2005? All the big questions answered.

Plus, thoughts on Lyon's missed run out and the longest shower of his life, the genius of Archer, the struggles of Roy and the rest of England's batting, and where it all leaves the Ashes with 2 Tests still to come.

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On the eve of the first Ashes Test, Adam & Tony dive headfirst into a full preview of the series. How worried should England fans be about the batting? Is picking Roy the right decision? Is leaving out Archer a mistake? Will Smith and Warner make a big impact on their return? And the key question - who's going to win...?

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Adam & Tony try to make sense of a jaw-dropping World Cup final. Do England deserve it? How did Archer, Stokes and Buttler hold their nerve? What of Lovely Kaney and the Kiwis? And is England about to fall back in love with cricket?

Plus, thoughts on the World Cup as a whole. Did the format produce better cricket than expected? Who were the best players and the biggest disappointments? And are we ready for the same thing in 2023?

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Adam & Tony reflect on a week where the Cricket World Cup truly came alive. Have England blown it...?

Plus, thoughts on Pakistan's comeback and Brathwaite's futile heroics, and Tony literally bores himself to sleep.

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Adam & Tony dive into another week of World Cup action. We've reached the halfway stage - is everyone still enjoying themselves? Or is the upbeat narrative starting to shift?

Plus, thoughts on Morgan's astonishing blitz, West Indies' disappointing run, Shakib's brilliance, India's comfortable win over Pakistan, the battle for cricketing supremacy in Europe, and Adam's half-impressive half-marathon.

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Adam & Tony discuss a busy second week at the Cricket World Cup. Just when the tournament seemed to be building momentum, rain put a bit of a dampener on things - should the ICC have scheduled reserve days? Or is the criticism they're getting unfair?

Plus, they turn their attention to the action on the field - India look good, and England have bounced back well. How are things shaping up at this stage? And cub reporter Tony Curr reports from a very wet Hampshire Bowl.

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Adam & Tony discuss an eventful first week at the Cricket World Cup. Who's caught the eye so far? Did we underestimate Bangladesh? Were England caught napping by Pakistan? And do we all just need to reserve our judgement on, well, everything?

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Adam & Tony discuss England's win over South Africa on the opening day of the Cricket World Cup. A good start for England - will that performance calm a few nerves? Was the Stokes catch the best catch of all time? And is 10.30 on a Thursday morning the perfect moment to launch a World Cup?

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On the eve of the Cricket World Cup, Adam & Tony deliver a comprehensive preview of the tournament. Who are the favourites? Can England hold their nerve? Are Australia back in contention? Will Kohli power India to glory? Could West Indies spring a surprise?

These questions and many more receive tediously thorough answers, plus we run invasive self-examinations and diagnose ourselves with World Cup fever (ish).

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Adam and Tony are joined by Jonathan Liew from the Independent to discuss everyone's favourite new cricket competition: The Hundred. As Jonathan wrote recently, 'sixteen months out, The Hundred still has no teams, no players, no fixtures, no sponsors, no playing hours and only the barest of operable frameworks.' What's going on, and despite all the problems could it yet be a success?

Plus, thoughts on the Mankad controversy in the IPL, and we prepare to take the black and join Nick Knight's Watch.

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As England's tour of the Caribbean comes to an end, Adam & Tony look back on the tour. What shape are England in with 3 months til the World Cup? Could Chris Jordan make a late push for selection? And after a dreadful performance in the T20 series, how do things look for Jason Holder's West Indies?

Plus, thoughts on Australia's impressive performance in India, some belated thoughts on Kusal Perera's heroics, and Tom Harrison fully takes leave of his senses.

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