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Sam Ellard is joined by the former Netherlands international Ryan ten Doeschate and the South African Cricket Journalist Daniel Gallan to look back at the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha, as South Africa level the series at 1-1 with an innings and 30-run victory. They discuss if this South African side gets the credit they deserve, standout performances from both Temba Bavuma and Marco Jansen, and a match-winning contribution by Wiann Mulder. They also discuss what selection headaches surrounding Australia, and ponder if they should make changes ahead of next week's third and final Test in Cape Town. Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between South Africa and Australia on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel from Tuesday morning. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @SamEllard Hosts: Sam Ellard, Daniel Gallan and Ryan ten Doeschate Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See…

Sam Ellard is joined by the former Netherlands international Ryan ten Doeschate and the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at Day 4 of the Second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha, with Australia closing on 156-4 following on, still trailing by a further 170 runs. They praise Marco Jansen as his five-wicket haul helps dismiss Australia for just 99 in their first innings, reflect on how Temba Bavuma manages Kagiso Rabada on his first Test back from injury, and they look at where it all went wrong for Australia with the bat. They also look ahead to next week's third Test in Cape Town, look at some of the selection headaches involving Australia, and discuss yet another start for Marnus Labuschage with the bat. Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between South Africa and Australia on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS…

Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa international Dane Vilas and the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at Day 3 of the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha, with Australia closing on 3-1, trailing by 422 runs. They reflect on a perfect day for the Proteas captain Temba Bavuma, whose highest Test score helped South Africa recover from 110-6 to declare on 425-9, and also praise the lower order contributions from both Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer, who scored 85 and 82 respectively. As well as this, they reflect on why Australia were so passive with the ball, reflect on Kagiso Rabada's immediate impact upon his return to the Test arena and debate how South Africa can still win this Test Match to level the series. Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of South Africa's Test series' against Australia and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube:…

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the upcoming ODI tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, starting this morning in Rawalpindi. They debate if England's ODI side are heading in the right direction following a positive 2026 so far, praise Jofra Archer for maintaining his fitness and playing in every month of the year so far, and discuss if specialist openers are required in Test Cricket. They are also joined on the show by the former South Africa captain Dean Elgar to look back at this career in the game after retiring at the age of 39 last month. Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's tour of South Africa on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa fast bowler Kyle Abbott and the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at Day 2 of the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha, with South Africa closing on 97-5. They discuss another relentless performance from Australia's seamer attack, why this current partnership holds the key for South Africa's chances in this Test Match, and they look ahead to Day 3. Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of South Africa's Test series' against Australia and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @SamEllard @CameronSteel44 @Kyle_Abbott87 Hosts: Sam Ellard, Kyle Abbott and Cameron Steel Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The England Men's National Selector Marcus North speaks exclusively with talkSPORT reporter Scott Taylor. They discuss the upcoming white-ball squads announced for the ODI and T20 series in Australia, discuss how they manage multi-format players whilst also ensuring both coaches are satisfied, and they discuss the thought process behind some of the Central Contract selections. He also discusses the possibility of England players playing in the Afghanistan Premier League, explains how England can return to No.1 in the Test rankings, and reflects on an eventful first summer in the role. Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's tour of South Africa on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @ScottTaylor_TS Hosts: Scott Taylor Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to react to the ECB's Central Contract announcement for the 2026/27 season, with 39 players being awarded deals. They also discuss the changes in England's coaching structure, with two completely different sets of coaches for the red-ball and white-ball team, and they joined by the newly appointed England Coach Eric Simons to explain why he has joined Stephen Fleming's backroom staff. Why have the ECB given out 39 contracts? What are the sole reason players have central contracts? Why has Henry Crocombe been awarded with a two-year deal despite never playing for England? What does Steve make of the decision to appoint two separate coaching setups for the red ball and white ball formats? Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's tour of South Africa on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp…

Sam Ellard is joined by the South African Cricket Writer Daniel Gallan and the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at Australia's 214-run against South Africa in Durban, as they go 1-0 up in the three-match Test series. They discuss where it went wrong for the Proteas, as Temba Bavuma falls to his first defeat as South Africa Test captain, and look ahead to some of the selection headaches ahead of Sunday's second Test. They also reflect on a brilliant performance from Australia, as Josh Hazlewood's six wickets ensure they get off to the best possible start to the series. Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of South Africa's Test series against Australia and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @SamEllard @CameronSteel44 Hosts: Sam Ellard, Daniel Gallan and Cameron Steel Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

Sam Ellard is joined by the former India Assistant Coach Ryan ten Doeschate and the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at Day 4 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban, with South Africa closing on 102-4, with Australia needing 6 more wickets for victory. They discuss Australia's relentlessness with the ball, whether South Africa's lack of Test Cricket over the last 12 months are coming to the fore, and they praise Australia batter Matt Renshaw following his match-winning contributions with both bat and ball. Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of South Africa's Test series against Australia and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @SamEllard @CameronSteel44 Hosts: Sam Ellard, Ryan ten Doeschate and Cameron Steel Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa international Dane Vilas and the former Surrey all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at Day 3 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban, with Australia closed on 33-0, leading by 139 runs. They reflect on three moments of brilliance from Steve Smith as the tourists asserted their control on this Test Match, discuss Australia's performance with the ball, and discuss whether South Africa will be rueing a missed opportunity, given that seven batters scored between 25 and 50 in their first innings. Plus, they debate whether Australia have enough time in this Test Match to force a victory given the early finishes due to bad light. Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of South Africa's Test series against Australia and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @SamEllard @CameronSteel44 Hosts: Sam Ellard, Dane Vilas…

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel and South African Cricket Journalist Daniel Gallan to look back at Day 2 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban, with South Africa closing on 27-1 in reply to Australia's 390. They reflect on a career-best score from Australia batter Matt Renshaw, praise the resistance of the Australian tail, and question South Africa's tactics in the field. As well as this, they praise Anrich Nortje's performance on his first Test Match in over 3 years and look at reasons why South Africa can be hopeful they can register a competitive total. Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of South Africa's Test series with Australia and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @talkMacca @CameronSteel44 Hosts: Andrew McKenna, Daniel Gallan and Cameron Steel Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast.…

Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa fast bowler Kyle Abbott and the former Surrey all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at Day 1 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Kingsmead, with Australia ending the day on 187-6. They discuss if South Africa were too wasteful with the new ball, reflect on a remarkable personal comeback for Australia batter Nic Maddinson after his return to Test Cricket at the age of 34, and discuss a return to form for Marnus Labuschagne, with his 37 helping Australia recover from 24-2. They also discuss Anrich Nortje's first Test Match in 3 years, and debate who will be the happier of the two sides after the first day of the series. Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the entire South Africa v Australia Test series on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @SamEllard @CameronSteel44 @Kyle_Abbott87 Hosts: Sam Ellard, Kyle Abbott…

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to Australia's three-Test series against South Africa, which starts in Durban on Friday. They are also joined on the show by the former Australia fast bowler Damien Fleming to get his thoughts ahead of the tour. Are careers on the line for some Australia players and will they be dropped if they underperform in these 3 matches? Do Australia need continuity at the top of the order after dropping Jake Weatherald and recalling Matt Renshaw? What reception will Steve Smith get as he returns to South Africa for the first time since the infamous sandpaper gate scandal in 2017/18? What is the priority for this Australia side with an Ashes, a potential World Test Championship final and an ODI World Cup to come in the next 12 months? Elsewhere, will Anrich Nortje make his long-awaited return to Test Cricket this week? Should England players have signed up to play in the inaugural Afghanistan Premier League in December? What do the…

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as well as The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell and Nick Friend to look back at the 2026 County Championship season. They start off by discussing the ongoing situation at Leicestershire, who are set to appeal their points penalty which ultimately seen them relegated to Division Two. They also discuss Warwickshire's title win and the key reasons behind their success, praise Sussex for a brilliant season in the face of off-field adversity, and they debate where it went wrong for both Surrey and Lancashire, and how they bounce back next season. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611 @GeorgeDobell1 @NickFriend1 Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison, George Dobell and Nick Friend Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa fast bowler Kyle Abbott and the former Surrey all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at the ODI series between South Africa and Australia, with the Proteas sealing a 2-1 series win despite a rain-affected defeat in the third ODI.They discuss what positives Australia can take from the game, how badly their middle order needs a player like Steve Smith, and they discuss where both sides are heading into next year's tournament. Plus, Kyle gives his thoughts on South Africa and some of the selection headaches for Shukri Conrad. Hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of Australia's three-match Test series against South Africa on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @SamEllard @CameronSteel44 @Kyle_Abbott87 Hosts: Sam Ellard, Kyle Abbott and Cameron Steel Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

Is England's White Ball team BACK? How impressed have we been with Harry Brook as a captain? Are we feeling confident heading into a World Cup year? Brendan McCullum says we are actually preparing for the Australia tour? Are South Africa the real deal? For the last time - Sam Ellard is alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath (Down the Line from Sydney) for this week's episode, discussing England's White Ball success this summer! 2 ODI series wins and 2 IT20 series wins holds us in good stead heading into a World Cup year. They also discuss Warwickshire's County Championship success AND how supreme South Africa look! Power or Lifting returns as Faraaz lauds Virat Kohli after his 55th ODI ton! AND of course we had to end on a classic Heath Sledger. Enjoy! Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noor, @georgieheath27 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath Producer: Alex Christie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison for another bumper show. The South Africa Head Coach Shukri Conrad joins the show to look ahead to a huge Test summer for the Proteas, starting with a three-match series against Australia, and ending with three Tests against England, both of which are live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. He discusses a bumper summer for the Proteas, how it feels playing 8 Tests in quick succession after not playing any for over a year, and discusses whether the World Test Championship victory has saved Test Cricket in South Africa. They are also joined on the show by the former West Indies National Selector Roland Butcher to discuss an uncertain future for the West Indies, who have announced more cuts, with players taking 25% pay cuts. He reflects on what the future holds for the region & how the West Indies can become a force in World Cricket again. Plus, they dissect South Africa's Test squad named for the first…

Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa international Dane Vilas and Cricket Broadcaster and Writer Cameron Ponsonby to look back at the 2nd ODI between South Africa and Australia in Johannesburg, as the Proteas sealed the series with a 32-run victory at the Wanderers. They discuss if South Africa are in the best place to win the ODI World Cup on home soil next year, discuss if there are any concerns about Australia following back-to-back defeats, and look back at match-winning centuries for both David Miller and Temba Bavuma. Hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of South Africa's series against both Australia and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Ellard is joined by the former Netherlands international and India Assistant Coach Ryan ten Doeschate and the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at the first ODI between South Africa and Australia at Durban, as South Africa went 1-0 up in the three-match series with a 67-run victory. They discuss the rivalry between the two sides and how tensions are already evident after just one game, praise South Africa's character in fighting back in the second innings to see the game out, and discuss how much Australia will regret wasting a good opportunity to get the victory after such a dominant opening powerplay. Hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of South Africa's ODI and Test series' against Australia on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are England a seriously impressive White Ball outfit? How good is Harry Brook as a captain? Is he more freakishly talented than KP as a player? Is KP already working wonders under Brendan McCullum? What did we make of Stephen Fleming's first interview as head coach? Will Warwickshire win the County Champ? Sam Ellard is alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath (returning from Barbados) for this week's episode, discussing England's White Ball freight train barraging on. A dominant 3-0 IT20 series win vs Sri Lanka and a winning start to the ODI series. They discuss Stephen Fleming;s first interview as test coach and of course discuss the retirement of one of the quickest to ever do it, Mark Wood. Heath's Hotseat returns as Georgie gives her take on an embarrassing moment for Indian cricket and we play a game of Faraank, where Faraaz ranks his top 3 people from the NorthEast! Enjoy! Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noor, @georgieheath27 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosts: Sam…

The former New Zealand opener Craig Cumming joins Neil Manthorp & the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on Stephen Fleming's appointment as England Test Head Coach and react to his first interviews in the role. What can England fans expect from Stephen Fleming as a Coach? What was it like to share a dressing room with him? What was he like as a captain, and how will this translate to being a Head Coach? Are there any fears about his lack of red-ball coaching experience? Do England still need a specialist opener in the Test side? Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 @CummingCraig1 Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are England in a better place now than they were at the beginning of the Summer? Who is sacrificed when Jacob Bethell comes back in? Will we be ready to take on a dangerous South Africa? Could this bowling attack be set for the next few years? Is Joe Root a good enough test captain? Sam Ellard is alongside Faraaz Noor for this week's episode, discussing England wrapping up a dominant 3-0 test series win vs Pakistan. The lads also take a look into a very tight County Championship and Georgie Heath pops her head in from Barbados! They also take a look back on the whole test summer in a special version of Faraank, giving each test player a ranking out of 10 for their summer! Enjoy! Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noor, @georgieheath27 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath Producer: Alex Christie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India spinner and two-time T20 World Cup winner Kuldeep Yadav joins Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on his stint in County Cricket with Yorkshire. They discuss the experience of playing in English conditions, how it's helped his development as a spinner, Dom Bess' chances of earning an England recall in the near future, and why the 2005 Ashes inspired him to take up spin bowling. As well as this, they also discuss England's options at the top of the order for the three-Test series in South Africa later this year, and debate if an specialist opener has to be in the Top 2, or if Jordan Cox and Jacob Bethell can deputise as a way of fitting both of them into the same XI. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it really fair that Leicestershire get docked points? Who are in freefall the most, Glamorgan or Essex? Who will win the shootout in Div 2 between Northants and Kent? Were Essex right to feel robbed by Sam Cook being held back by the ECB? All this and ROTAWATCH. Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricket Twitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Email: cricket@talksport.co.uk Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison & Nick Friend Exec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Pakistan Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at the third Test between England and Pakistan, where England sealed an 8-wicket win to complete a 3-0 clean sweep. They discuss what questions England still have to answer ahead of the South Africa series in December, debate the selection headaches that incoming Head Coach Stephen Fleming has before his first series in charge, and they focus on how Pakistan can bounce back after 16 defeats in their last 21 Test Matches. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 @DeafMango Hosts: Neil Manthorp, Steve Harmison & Behram Qazi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at Day 3 of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston, with England needing 130 runs to win the series 3-0. They reflect on a good day for Pakistan after they were dismissed for 449, debate if the evening session exposed the flaws in Joe Root's captaincy, and they discuss what England players will need to prove a point in the run chase tomorrow. Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between England and Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 @DeafMango Hosts: Neil Manthorp, Steve Harmison & Behram Qazi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as well as Pakistan Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at Day 2 of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston, with Pakistan closing on 52-2, still trailing by 268 runs. They debate if Dan Lawrence has cemented his place as England's No.6 after his third half-century of the series, discuss who makes way once Jacob Bethell is fit, and discuss if Lawrence stays at No.6, or swaps with Jamie Smith at No.7 in the future. Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between England and Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611 @DeafMango Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison & Behram Qazi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Cricket Broadcaster and Writer Behram Qazi to look back at Day 1 of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston, with England closing on 156-4, a lead of 23 runs. They reflect on an action-packed day featuring 14 wickets, debate whether Emilio Gay has secured a spot on England's tour of South Africa this winter, and discuss whether we should worry about Joe Root's form with the bat, after he was dismissed lbw in 7 of his last 8 innings. Behram also reflects on another difficult day with the bat for Pakistan as they suffer the same problems despite making several changes. Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between England and Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611 @DeafMango Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison & Behram Qazi Hosted on…

Is Kevin Pietersen the right appointment for this England side? Will his strong personality benefit or hinder this side? Who needs runs more than anyone this week at Edgbaston vs Pakistan? Should England be resting some of their front line seamers? Why are the British public being priced out of watching the Ashes next summer? Sam Ellard is back alongside Georgie Heath and Faraaz Noor to discuss the shock appointment of Kevin Pietersen to England's White Ball set up. They also look ahead to the 3rd and final test vs Pakistan at Edgbaston this week AND dive into the County Championship as we reach the latter stages. Faraank gets another run out as Faraaz gives you his top 3 mavericks in the world of cricket AND Heath Sledger returns as Georgie lays into the ECB for the price of Ashes tickets! Enjoy! Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noor, @georgieheath27 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath Producer: Alex Christie Hosted on Acast. See…

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to react to Kevin Pietersen's appointment as 'Specialist Mentor' for England's white-ball teams. They are also joined on the show by the former England fast bowler Darren Gough as well as the Sussex and England fast bowler Henry Crocombe to react to his maiden ODI call up for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka later this month. Will Kevin Pietersen's return to the England setup be a success? What are the main concerns about his return? How will he work alongside Brendon McCullum? Is there a concern that egos will hamper England's progress? Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between England and Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 @DGoughie Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

Will the County Championship be decided on goal difference? Are Surrey now safe from the drop? Are Yorkshire now bigger favourites for the drop than Leicestershire? Will the pain at Lancashire ever end, ROTA WATCH and where does George disappear off to halfway through the show? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricket Twitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Email: cricket@talksport.co.uk Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison, George Dobell & Nick Friend Exec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How pleased will Fleming be with what he has seen? Could this seam quartet become something really special? How good is Ollie Robinson? Are we concerned about Joe Root's LBW issue? What happens when Bethell comes back? Sam Ellard is back alongside Georgie Heath and Faraaz Noor to discuss an England series win! Joe Root's men dismantled the Pakistani's at Lord's to win their first test series since 2024. Pakistan have subsequently sacked their coach and dropped 7 first team players for the final test at Edgbaston. Heath's Hotseat returns where Georgie gave her view on the ever criticised Lord's pitch AND the Faraaz ranked his top 3 favourite cricket shots in Faraank! Enjoy! Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noor, @georgieheath27 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath Producer: Alex Christie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT's Head of Cricket, Jon Norman with George Dobell and Nick Friend from The Cricketer ask Where is it all going wrong at Surrey? Does Somerset's run in give them reason to believe in a miracle? Were Nottinghamshire really wrong to declare? Why have Durham signed a replacement for David Bedingham and will Nick mention Leus De Plooy? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricket Twitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Email: cricket@talksport.co.uk Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison, George Dobell & Nick Friend Exec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's Test series victory at home to Pakistan. They are also joined on the show by the former Pakistan batter Zaheer Abbas to reflect on his remarkable career in the game. Is it fair to compare England's bowling attack to the one in 2005? What are this current side missing that that side had? Can this attack be as good as that one? Why did Pakistan release 7 players and 2 coaches from the Test squad ahead of next week's third Test? Will there ever be stability at the Pakistan Cricket Board? How would a player feel about all the turmoil off the field? Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between England and Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See…

Neil Manthorp is joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at England's dominant 194-run win over Pakistan in the Second Test at Lord's. They discuss Ollie Robinson's impressive summer upon his return to the England setup, England's seam bowling attack, and they praise Mohammad Abbas after his 5-wicket haul earned him a spot on the honours board, and discuss potential changes for both sides ahead of the third and final Test at Edgbaston, starting next Wednesday. Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between England and Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 @DeafMango Hosts: Neil Manthorp, Steve Harmison and Behram Qazi Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as well as Pakistan Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at Day 2 of the second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's, with England closing on 81-3, a lead of 261 runs. They discuss the gulf in quality between the two sides, whether it is a good look for Test Cricket, and how important this innings will be for Emilio Gay's England career. Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611 @DeafMango Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison and Behram Qazi Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Pakistan Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at Day 1 of the second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's, with England closing on 248-9. They reflect on half-centuries for both Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith, debate which of the two sides will be the happier at stumps, and discuss another slow day in terms of over-rate, and what can be done to stamp that out. Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the first Test between England and New Zealand on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611 @DeafMango Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison and Behram Qazi Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Brydon Carse doing? Why can't England players behave on nights out? Are England Back? Perfect start to the new era? How much can we look into this 1st Test win? Is this the worst Pakistan side in 50 years? Sam Ellard is back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath to discuss yet another England player getting in trouble off the pitch. On the pitch however, it was a positive start under the new reign of Joe Root and England blew Pakistan away at Headingley. We also bring in 2 new features! Heath's Hotseat where you'll find Georgie's guide to the perfect day at Lord's AND the first edition of Faraank, where Faraaz ranks the current top 5 test seam boiwlers in the world and more. Enjoy! Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noor, @georgieheath27 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath Producer: Alex Christie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India legend Rahul Dravid, Australia great Steve Waugh and South African superstar Jonty Rhodes join Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison to discuss the launch of the new European T20 Premier League in the Netherlands this week. What was the motivation behind being team owners in this competition? Can Cricket finally be a success in Europe? What makes this T20 franchise league different to all the others? They also discuss the news that Brydon Carse was dropped from England's squad for this week's Second Test against Pakistan. Does Cricket have a drinking problem? What can the ECB to prevent more players being caught up in off field incidents? Do they need to send a message out? And finally, they are joined by the Nottinghamshire fast bowler Olly Stone after his 10-wicket haul helped them beat Surrey to go back to the top of the County Championship. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve…

The lads return for the end of the 2026 County Championship season. Who is favourite to win the title from here? Nottinghamshire, Somerset or Warwickshire? Are Surrey in a relegation battle? Could Mick Newell be poached? Who wins between Hollioake and Lehmann? And when will the penny drop with professional cricketers? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricket Twitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Email: cricket@talksport.co.uk Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison, George Dobell & Nick Friend Exec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowlers Darren Gough and Steve Harmison to look back at England's innings and 103-run victory over Pakistan at Headingley, as Joe Root gets off to the perfects start as Test captain. They reflect on England's win, how the balance of the team will change moving forwards, and discuss how Pakistan possibly get back into this series at Lord's next week. Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611 @DGoughie Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison and Darren Gough Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowlers Darren Gough and Steve Harmison to look back at Day 2 of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley, with England closing on 366-8, a lead of 195 runs. They discuss another dominant day for England, why Pakistan struggled to make the most of the overhead conditions, and if Dan Lawrence should move down to No.7 despite scoring a half-century on his return to the side at No.6 Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 @DGoughie Hosts: Neil Manthorp, Steve Harmison and Darren Gough Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison and Darren Gough to look back at Day 1 of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley, with England closing on 112-2, trailing by 59 runs. They reflect on five-wicket hauls for both Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson, debate whether it was the perfect start to Joe Root's second tenure as Test Captain, and reflect on Emilio Gay's form and how much he needs a score to cement his place at the top of the order. Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-match series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 @DGoughie Hosts: Neil Manthorp, Steve Harmison and Darren Gough Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is this the point from when English test cricket starts looking up again? Is this the time for certain players to step up and stake their claim? Will Joe Root be a better captain than he was 4 years ago? Was Bangladesh's win the greatest in recent Test history? Did it highlight how bad we were in the winter? Sam Ellard is back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath to discuss England's first test against Pakistan and that memorable win for Bangladesh over Australia in Darwin. Manchester Super Giants take the crown in the Men's Hundred, while the Trent Rockets lift the Women's trophy! Was this new look year a success for The Hundred? And the guys do their end of tournament awards. We finished with some chat on Joe Root llifting the curfew, Rocky Flintoff's magic century AND a rant on 'The Home of Cricket'. Enjoy! Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noor, @georgieheath27 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath Producer: Alex Christie…

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to react to Bangladesh's shock 9-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin, and also look ahead to England's three-match Test series against Pakistan, which starts at Headingley tomorrow. They are also joined on the show by Cricinfo's Bangladesh Correspondent Mohammad Isam and the former Pakistan Head Coach Mickey Arthur. Was Bangladesh's victory over Australia the biggest shock in Test history? Why have Bangladesh suddenly produced a battery of fast bowlers? What have the celebrations been like back in the country? What will Pakistan need to do to compete against England this week? Why has Babar Azam's career seem to have stagnated? What's been the main reason behind Pakistan's decline in Test Cricket in the recent past? Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-match series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube:…

Sam Ellard is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as well as Cricket Analyst and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber to discuss the appointment of Stephen Fleming as England's new Test Head Coach. What qualities will Stephen Fleming bring to the role? Can he propel England up the Test rankings & compete at the top again? What's it like to share a dressing room with Stephen Fleming? What kind of Head Coach is he? Has 2026 been a wasted Test Summer for England? How do England replace Ben Stokes going forward/ Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-match series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @SamEllard @Harmy611 @AJarrodKimber Hosts: Sam Ellard, Steve Harmison and Jarrod Kimber Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have England got their side balance right? Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence are recalled as England name their 16-man squad before the upcoming test series against Pakistan Sam Ellard is back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath, and they discuss how England will line up following the surprise retirement of their Captain and talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes. The gang also preview the end of the Hundred, reflect on Jos Buttler becoming the leading T20 run-scorer of all time, and ask if Andrew Flintoff could one day become England head coach! All that plus 'Power or Lifting' and 'Heath Sledger' return! Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noor, @georgieheath27 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to dissect England's Test squad named for the first 2 Tests against Pakistan later this month. They are also joined on the show by the former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie to look ahead to a potentially career defining 12 months for the Australian Test side. Is Sam Curran the man to fill the void left by Ben Stokes in England's Test side? Does the 16-man squad named suggest that England will go without a specialist spinner at Headingley and Lord's? Do England have the quality in Test Cricket to return to being the No.1 side in the world? Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-match series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

Is Stephen Fleming the right man to win England the Ashes? Is there a worry about his lack of test experience? Should we just let Joe Root focus on his batting? Does this give more hope of Stokes' return next summer? Sam Ellard is back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath after the week in which the ECB appoint Stephen Fleming as coach and Joe Root as captain of the test side. Captain of the Birmingham Phoenix, South African franchise superstar Donovan Ferreira, joined the show. He reveals all on his incredible journey through cricket to the very top of the game! We have the very first edition of the new Faraaz feature 'Power or Lifting' AND ended on a classic 'Heath Sledger'. Enjoy! Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noor, @georgieheath27 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath Producer: Alex Christie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on Stephen Fleming's appointment as the England Test Head Coach. They discuss what he'll bring to the role, what it will be like working with Brendon McCullum, and also react to the news that Joe Root has succeeded Ben Stokes as the Test captain. They are also joined on the show by the former New Zealand Head Coach John Bracewell to give them an insight into what to expect from Stephen Fleming during his tenure, and where it went so wrong for Brendon McCullum as Test Coach. Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-match series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.