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Wisden Cricket Weekly
Join Mark Butcher, Cameron Ponsonby and our rotating cast of brilliant journalists for a weekly digest of the biggest stories from both English cricket and the wider world game.
Episodes
Wisden Cricket WeeklyEngland’s World Cup hopes hanging by a thread after Afghanistan pull off an upset for the ages | World Cup Daily #10
Mark Butcher, Jo Harman and Yas Rana react to the result of the 2023 World Cup so far that saw Afghanistan beat England for the first time in international…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyIndia smash Pakistan after massive, Bumrah-inspired collapse | World Cup Daily #9
India smashed Pakistan by seven wickets with nearly 20 overs to spare, continuing their dominance in the ODI World Cup portion of the historic rivalry. After…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyKane Williamson returns & New Zealand continue their perfect start to the tournament | World Cup Daily #8
New Zealand continued their perfect start to the 2023 World Cup with a comfortable 8-wicket win against Bangladesh in Chennai. Katya Witney and Tawhid Qureshi…
Wisden Cricket WeeklySouth Africa hammer Australia to underline their World Cup credentials | World Cup Daily #7
South Africa made it two wins from two at the 2023 World Cup at the expense of Australia, as Temba Bavuma’s men underlined their World Cup credentials with an…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWeekly Show: Reviewing the first week of the World Cup, Rohit’s record-breaking day and rejecting England call-ups
In our first weekly episode of the World Cup, the panel of Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana review the first week of action that has seen India and New…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyEngland bounce back in style and Pakistan make World Cup history | World Cup Daily #6
England bounced back in style from their opening round defeat to New Zealand, beating Bangladesh by 137 runs at Dharamsala. Yas Rana, Phil Walker and Mark…
Wisden Cricket WeeklySantner takes five wickets as New Zealand lay down another imposing marker | World Cup Daily #5
New Zealand made it two wins from two at the 2023 World Cup after a 99-run victory over Netherlands in Hyderabad. There were runs for all of the top five…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyKohli and Rahul rescue India after dramatic new ball collapse to seal six-wicket win | World Cup Daily #4
India registered their first victory of the 2023 World Cup thanks to Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, who produced a brilliant 165-run partnership to rescue the hosts…
Wisden Cricket WeeklySouth Africa break records v Sri Lanka and Bangladesh ease past Afghanistan | World Cup Daily #3
Records tumbled in Delhi as Aiden Markram hit the fastest-ever World Cup century against Sri Lanka, and South Africa posted the highest-ever total in the…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyPakistan survive Netherlands scare & Bas de Leede heroics to register opening round win | World Cup Daily #2
Pakistan overcame an early scare to beat Netherlands by 81 runs, having been 38-3 early in their innings. Haris Rauf and Saud Shakeel were the stars for…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyNew Zealand thump England in World Cup opener – where do the reigning champions go from here? | World Cup Daily #1
New Zealand laid down an early marker at the 2023 World Cup, thumping England in the tournament opener after a pair of breathtaking hundreds from Rachin…
Wisden Cricket Weekly2023 Men's Cricket World Cup preview – can England go back-to-back?
Our panel of Mark Butcher, Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana preview the 2023 World Cup that gets under way later this week with a rerun of the 2019 World…
Wisden Cricket Weekly2023: The best English summer…ever?
In our final podcast of the English summer, the panel of Jo Harman, Phil Walker, Katya Witney and Yas Rana look back at England’s ODI series against Ireland…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyJason Roy’s World Cup exclusion and the future of Test cricket, with Kemar Roach
In a bumper episode, Jo Harman, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Yas Rana react to the announcement of England’s World Cup squad which saw the exclusion of 2019…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyRecord-breaker Ben Stokes takes England’s World Cup preparation up a notch
England are beginning to hit their stride ahead of the 2023 World Cup with Ben Stokes, Dawid Malan and Liam Livingstone all enjoying excellent weeks against…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyGus Atkinson and Harry Brook impress in T20Is against New Zealand, 2023 Asia Cup starts & County Championship run-in
Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana discuss England men's ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, which has seen stellar performances from both Gus Atkinson…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyReflecting on three years of The Hundred & previewing ENGvNZ, with Danni Wyatt & Gus Atkinson
The Hundred 2023 is over, with Southern Brave and Oval Invincibles crowned champions of the women’s and men’s competitions respectively. Phil Walker, Jo Harman…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyHarry Brook to miss the World Cup? Reacting to England's provisional 15-player World Cup squad
England’s provisional 50-over World Cup squad has been announced and while Ben Stokes’ return has been confirmed, there’s no room for Harry Brook. Katya…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyBen Stokes set to unretire from ODIs & we predict England's World Cup squad
Katya Witney, Phil Walker and Ben Gardner react to the news that Ben Stokes is set to return to ODIs for the World Cup in India later this year. With England's…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyOur final Ashes reflections and our moments of the summer so far
A panel of Mark Butcher, Jo Harman, Katya Witney and Yas Rana pick out their moments of the 2023 Ashes summer and share their final reflections on a pair of…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyThe 2023 Ashes finish 2-2! A perfect farewell to Broad & Moeen after Woakes steals the show
The 2023 men’s Ashes is over after yet another breathless Test that finished by Stuart Broad signing his career off by taking the final two wickets to level…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyBroad & Moeen sign off in style after Woakes rips through Australia | Ashes Daily, Kia Oval Day 5
We've been treated to another absolute classic! Katya Witney and Yas Rana review all the action from a dramatic final day of this summer's men's Ashes at the…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyEngland's worst day of the series? Khawaja & Warner score crucial fifties as Australia dare to dream | Ashes Daily, Kia Oval Day 4
Phil Walker and Yas Rana reflect on a rain-affected fourth day at the Kia Oval. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyStuart Broad announces his retirement from cricket & England dominate | Ashes Daily, Kia Oval Day 3
Phil Walker and Katya Witney react to the third day at the Kia Oval, with England dominating proceedings and Stuart Broad announcing his shock retirement from…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyOut or not out? Steve Smith survives contentious run out as England fight back | Ashes Daily, Kia Oval Day 2
Melinda Farrell and Katya Witney review all the main talking points from day two at the Kia Oval. Australia took a 12-run lead after being bowled out for 295…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyAdvantage Australia after Moeen Ali injured & England bowled out for 283 | Ashes Daily, Kia Oval Day 1
Australia took control on day one of the final men's Ashes Test at the Kia Oval, bowling England out for 283 before reaching 61-1 at stumps. You can follow…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyHow long do Anderson and Broad have left & is Cummins under pressure?
The fifth and final Test of the 2023 men’s Ashes begins tomorrow at The Kia Oval. Australia have the opportunity to win their first Ashes series on English…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyAustralia retain the Ashes – how are we supposed to feel?
Australia retain the Ashes after a final day washout in Manchester prevented England from getting over the line for what would have been a series-levelling…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyEngland frustrated by rain as Labuschagne hits away Ashes century | Ashes Daily, Old Trafford Day 4
Katya Witney and Yas Rana discuss a rain-affected fourth day at Old Trafford. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyAustralia left praying for rain after Jonny Bairstow thumps brutal 99* | Ashes Daily, Old Trafford Day 3
Yas Rana and Melinda Farrell review all the action from an exciting third day at Old Trafford. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyZak Crawley blitzes incredible 189 as England take control | Ashes Daily, Old Trafford Day 2
Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to an excellent day for England at Old Trafford. Chris Woakes finished with 5-62 as England wrapped up the final two Australian…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyChris Woakes impresses again & Stuart Broad takes Test wicket No.600 on tight opening day | Ashes Daily, Old Trafford D1
Yas Rana and Ben Gardner discuss all the main talking points from the opening day at Old Trafford, which saw Australia finish on 299-8. You can follow Wisden…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyEngland level the Women's Ashes with dominant win at Taunton
England secured an 8-8 draw with Australia in the multi-format Women's Ashes series, consigning the Aussies to their first ODI series defeat in 10 years in the…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyOld Trafford Test preview, Australia retain women's Ashes & Yashasvi Jaiswal scores debut Test century, with Ollie Robinson | Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast
Mark Butcher, Phil Walker, Katya Witney and Ben Gardner preview the fourth men’s Ashes Test at Old Trafford. England announced just one change to their XI for…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyAustralia retain the women's Ashes in an all-time classic
Australia retained the women's Ashes in a classic ODI at the Ageas Bowl. Nat Sciver-Brunt made a masterful century, but couldn't quite take England home in a…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyHeather Knight and Kate Cross take England over the line to keep the Ashes alive
Katya Witney and Yas Rana react to a stunning England win at Bristol with Heather Knight and Kate Cross taking England over the line to keep the Ashes alive…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyThe Ashes are still alive! England win at Headingley – is this as good as 2005? | Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast
England win by three wickets at Headingley to keep the 2023 Ashes alive. Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner, Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana react to another box…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyEngland win Ashes thriller by three wickets to keep series alive 2-1 | Ashes Daily, Headingley Day 4
Ben Gardner and Jim Wallace discuss a dramatic fourth day at Headingley, which saw England seal a three-wicket win to keep the 2023 men's Ashes series alive…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWoakes & Head set up fascinating final day in yet another Ashes classic | Ashes Daily, Headingley Day 3
Ben Gardner and Jim Wallace review all the action from a rain affected third day at Headingley. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyFearless Stokes keeps England's hopes alive despite Cummins six-for | Ashes Daily, Headingley Day 2
Ben Gardner is joined by Melinda Farrell to chat through all the main talking points from an enthralling second day of the Headingley Test. You can follow…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyRapid Mark Wood takes 5-34 on Test return and Mitchell Marsh smashes stunning century | Ashes Daily, Headingley Day 1
Ben Gardner and Yas Rana review all the action from the opening day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley, which saw Mitchell Marsh smash a brilliant century…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyOllie Robinson joins the show, Brook at three and England’s white-ball dominance
Mark Butcher, Matt Roller, Phil Walker, Jo Harman and Yas Rana discuss the England XI for Headingley, one that sees Harry Brook promoted to No. 3 and Chris…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyAustralia go 2-0 up despite Stokes heroics and tempers flare at Lord's after Bairstow stumping
Mark Butcher, Melinda Farrell, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to another memorable Ashes Test, this time at Lord’s as Australia went 2-0 despite an astonishing…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyIncredible Stokes nearly pulls off a miracle, Bairstow's controversial stumping & Australia take 2-0 lead | Ashes Daily, Lord's Day 5
Well, what a day that was - again! Yas Rana and Katya Witney analyse another exhilarating day of action, which saw England fall just short in their chase of…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyAustralia on course to double series lead after scintillating new ball burst | Ashes Daily, Lord's Day 4
Yas Rana is joined by Phil Walker to discuss day four at Lord's, which saw England's top order blown away in a stunning new ball spell after a strong fightback…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyBazball out of control? England throw away strong position after disastrous batting collapse | Ashes Daily, Lord's Day 3
Ben Gardner and Melinda Farrell review all the action from day three at Lord's, which saw England collapse dramatically in the morning session, losing six…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyNathan Lyon limps off injured as Ben Duckett leads England fightback | Ashes Daily, Lord’s Day 2
Yas Rana and Mark Butcher review a chaotic second's day at Lord's, which saw Steve Smith reach his 32nd Test century before Australia were blown away before…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyEngland's worst day yet under Stokes & McCullum? Australia take charge despite Root's late double strike | Ashes Daily, Lord's Day 1
Ben Gardner and Yas Rana discuss all the action from the opening day of the second Test at Lord's which saw Australia finish proceedings on 339-5, with Steve…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyJosh Tongue in for Lord's, Australia win another Ashes thriller and West Indies in danger of missing out on the World Cup
Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Yas Rana react to England’s defeat to Australia in the women’s Ashes Test at Trent Bridge, and look forward to the second men’s…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Test daily: Ash's Ashes, and what England's defeat means for the series
Katya Witney and Ben Gardner discuss the final day of the England-Australia Test at Trent Bridge, which saw the Aussies take a 4-0 lead in the Ashes, with Ash…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Test daily: Ecclestone stars again but England wobble in chase of 268
Katya Witney is joined by Cam Ponsonby to discuss day four of the Edgbaston Test which saw Sophie Ecclestone take her second five-for of the Test and England…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Test daily: After Beaumont breaks records, how can Australia force a win?
Tammy Beaumont became England's first double centurion in women's cricket on day three, but Australia ended the day in the stronger position. Katya Witney and…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Test daily: Tons galore, a five-for for Ecclestone, and the bees arrive
Katya Witney is joined by Melinda Farrell to discuss day two of the women's Ashes Test, which featured hundreds for Annabel Sutherland and Tammy Beaumont, a…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Test daily: A Perry masterclass, Filer impresses and Ecclestone keeps England in touch
Katya Witney and Cam Ponsonby were at Trent Bridge for the first day of the women's Ashes where Ellyse Perry's 99 led the way for Australia. Lauren Filer…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyAustralia win an all-time Ashes classic at Edgbaston – did England Bazball too hard? | Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast
Australia go 1-0 up in the 2023 Ashes after a classic at Edgbaston. Usman Khawaja, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were the heroes for Australia as they eventually…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyCaptain Cummins guides Australia to famous victory in thrilling Test | Ashes Daily, Edgbaston Day 5
Well, what a Test that was! Yas Rana and Melinda Farrell try to make sense of a remarkable fifth day at Edgbaston, which saw Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon share…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyLate Stuart Broad burst gives England hope as Edgbaston classic goes to a final day | Ashes Daily, Edgbaston Day 4
Yas Rana and Katya Witney discuss all the action from the fourth day at Edgbaston, which saw England bowled out for 273 before dismissing Warner, Labuschagne…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyMark Butcher on Moeen Ali, England's declaration and Bairstow's glovework | Ashes Daily, Edgbaston Day 3
Mark Butcher joins Yas Rana to discuss all the drama from a rain-affected day three at Edgbaston, including Moeen Ali's finger injury and Jonny Bairstow's…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyJoe Root scores sublime century, Jonny Bairstow impresses on return & England declare | Ashes Daily, Edgbaston Day 1
Yas Rana and Jim Wallace convene to discuss an entertaining and action packed opening day of the 2023 men's Ashes series. Joe Root scored a masterful century -…
Wisden Cricket WeeklyUsman Khawaja scores classy ton as England rue missed chances | Ashes Daily, Edgbaston Day 2
Yas Rana and Melinda Farrell review all the action from a dramatic second day at Edgbaston. Stuart Broad dismissed David Warner once again - as well as…