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Join Mark Butcher, Yas Rana and the rest of the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast team for a weekly digest of the biggest stories from both English cricket and the wider world game.
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A blunt, technically sharp look at England's Ashes defeat.
Butch comes across tired and flat after Australia wrapped up the Ashes, and the tone stays plainspoken about how quickly the series stopped feeling like a contest after that bright patch at Perth. The piece works because it does not try to dress that up.
Local cricket, score by score.
Cricket analysis with the lid off.
Loose talk, sharp turns, real feeling.
Cricket reaction with memory and nerve.
This episode discusses England's precarious position in qualifying for the 2027 ODI World Cup, analyzing their upcoming challenging series against Sri Lanka and other fixtures.
The hosts discuss England's cricket victory in Melbourne and share personal anecdotes about family travel and holiday plans.
This episode discusses the impact of Middle East conflict on England's T20 World Cup preparations, previews The Hundred auction, covers Alyssa Healy's ODI retirement, and includes an interview with England bowler Lauren Filer.
This episode is a year-end review of women's cricket in 2025, featuring discussions on standout players and memorable moments from the season.
This episode discusses allegations of a potential shadow ban on Pakistan players in The Hundred, linked to IPL ownership influences in English cricket.
This episode features an interview with South African cricket all-rounder Nadine de Klerk discussing her busy international schedule, T20 World Cup ambitions, and experiences in the Women's Premier League.
This episode discusses Australia's early exit from the T20 World Cup, analyzes India's strong performance, and includes interviews with cricketers like Jamie Porter and Alicia Hawkins.
The hosts discuss final reflections on the Ashes series, share insights from being in Australia, and preview upcoming cricket topics including the Hundred rebrands and hopes for 2026.
This episode discusses the recent cricket auction in The Hundred, focusing on James Coles' record-breaking fee and debating whether auctions are beneficial for players, particularly regarding pay disparities.
This episode recaps Australia's 4-1 Ashes series victory over England, focusing on the final day's drama in Sydney including a controversial moment and a dropped catch.
This episode analyzes India's recent T20 World Cup victory, highlighting their dominant batting performance in knockout games and discussing key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Sandhu Sampson.
This episode analyzes Australia's dominant batting performance on day three of the Ashes Test in Sydney, featuring centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith that put England in a difficult position.
Butch reviews England's recent ODI loss and criticizes the team's culture and preparation, particularly focusing on the controversial Noosa trip during the Ashes series.
The hosts discuss England's preparations for the upcoming Cricket World Cup, the future of the sport, and Ben Stokes' potential as a coach in a casual, humorous conversation.
This episode discusses Pakistan's boycott of their T20 World Cup match against India, exploring its financial implications, political context, and impact on international cricket.
This episode previews the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) with power rankings, predictions, and players to watch, featuring interviews with Wisden India team members.
This episode discusses the Bangladesh T20 World Cup fiasco, focusing on geopolitical tensions with India, security assessments by the ICC, and government-imposed travel bans affecting cricket tournaments.
This episode discusses Alyssa Healy's retirement from professional cricket and Heather Knight's new non-playing role with London Spirit in The Hundred.
This episode discusses the political tensions between India and Bangladesh affecting cricket, including the cancellation of a Bangladeshi player's IPL contract, Bangladesh's broadcast ban on the IPL, and their refusal to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, creating scheduling uncertainties.
This episode investigates what women's cricket in England can learn from the growth and success of the Women's Super League in football, featuring interviews with experts.
This episode discusses the exciting start to the Women's Premier League (WPL) with dramatic finishes and includes an interview with England cricket legend Anya Shrubsole.
This episode discusses England's long-awaited test match victory in Australia after 15 years, analyzing the dramatic turnaround in the Ashes series.
This episode analyzes the record-breaking Women's Hundred auction, focusing on Dani Gibson becoming the most expensive English player and discussing player valuations and performances.
This episode discusses Jacob Bethel's breakthrough Test century for England in the Ashes series against Australia at the SCG, analyzing its significance and England's overall performance.
This episode features an interview with cricketer Lauren Winfield-Hill discussing her experience in the women's cricket auction, her feelings about being bought by Sunrisers Leeds for her base price, and the comfort of playing at home in Yorkshire.
This episode discusses Sophie Molineux's injury in the Australia-India ODI series, plans to create an ideal international women's cricket schedule, and Thailand's World Cup hopes with an upcoming interview.
Butch reacts to Sri Lanka's thrilling T20 World Cup victory over Australia, highlighted by Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten century in front of a wild home crowd in Kandy.
This episode analyzes a chaotic first day of the Ashes test in Melbourne where 20 wickets fell, with England collapsing to 110 after bowling out Australia for 152.
This episode analyzes England's disappointing performance on the second day of the Sydney Ashes Test, focusing on Joe Root's century and Australia's strong batting response.
This episode analyzes England's surprising selection of Josh Tung for the T20 World Cup squad, discussing his limited experience but strong performance in The Hundred tournament as a strategic wildcard pick.
This episode previews the T20 World Cup semi-final and discusses what's next for cricketer Rehan Ahmed.
This episode discusses Nepal's near-upset of England in a thrilling T20 cricket match, highlighting the excitement and broader implications for associate teams challenging top cricketing nations.
This episode features an interview with England cricket star Lauren Bell about winning the WPL and her rapid social media growth.
This episode discusses England's qualification for the T20 World Cup semi-finals, updates on Pakistan players in The Hundred, and features an interview about associate cricket, while also introducing the Wisden Almanac.
This episode features an interview with Mo Bobat, discussing his journey from PE teacher to performance director at the ECB and his current roles with RCB and London Spirit, along with analysis of post-Ashes cricket topics.
This episode discusses Australia's surprising decision to field a team without a specialist spinner in the Sydney Ashes Test, analyzing its defensive implications and comparing it to England's tactics.
This episode discusses England's long-awaited test match win in Australia at the MCG, analyzing the team's struggles and the significance of the victory amid a challenging Ashes series.
This episode features an interview with young Australian cricket star Phoebe Litchfield, discussing her rapid rise in the sport, with additional commentary on the recent BBL final won by the Hobart Hurricanes.
This episode discusses the financial impact of a potential India-Pakistan World Cup cancellation, highlights from the Under-19 World Cup, upcoming cricket law changes, and the rise of Nepalese cricket.
The hosts react to the surprising announcement that Sophie Molyneux has been named Australia's new all-format women's cricket captain despite her limited recent international play due to injuries.
This episode features an interview with Jonathan Trott discussing his experiences as Afghanistan's head coach, his views on the Ashes and cricket politics, and his ambitions to coach England.
This episode features an interview with 19-year-old Australian cricket rising star Lucy Hamilton about her recent WPL experience, upcoming Australia vs India test match selection, and early career highlights.
This episode discusses the ECB's decision to retain Brendon McCullum as England's head coach despite a 4-1 Ashes defeat, analyzing the factors behind it including the T20 World Cup performance.
This episode discusses Pakistan's withdrawal of a boycott request for their cricket match against India, highlighting financial implications, ICC negotiations, and broader cricket diplomacy involving Bangladesh.
This episode of the Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly Podcast celebrates its 100th episode with hosts Katia Whitney and Lauren Winfield-Hill reacting to the thrilling WPL final and discussing the Netherlands' historic qualification for the T20 World Cup.
This episode analyzes India's recent T20 World Cup victory, discussing their team strategy, reliance on domestic talent over superstars, and implications for global cricket dominance.
Mark Butcher reacts to Australia retaining the Ashes in Adelaide, analyzing England's failures in batting, bowling, and preparation.
This bonus Ashes Daily episode covers the latest turmoil in England's tour, including Joffre Archer's series-ending injury and team changes, with insights from host Yaz Rana and guest Matt Roller in Melbourne.
The episode discusses Australia's Ashes victory, highlights a historic first-class cricket record by New Zealand's opening pair, and speculates on Brendon McCullum's future as coach, while touching on broader structural issues in cricket.
This episode discusses the recent cricket auction in England's The 100 tournament, exploring the ethics of auctions versus drafts, why some players fetched high prices, and includes analysis from experts.
This episode discusses a report on the lack of diversity in cricket's private school dominance and features interviews on state school cricket initiatives.
The episode previews the 2026 Wisden Cricketers' Almanac, discussing the five cricketers of the year and the criteria for selection.
A special episode of Wisden Cricket Weekly featuring an interview with Joe Root, discussing his career and the Ashes.
A cricket podcast discussing the start of the county championship season and its implications for England team selection.
Preview of the women's county cricket season, including the Metro Bank One Day Cup and an interview with Kate Cross.
A weekly cricket podcast discussing county cricket strike threats, Joe Root's batting changes, and the county championship relegation battle.
A preview episode of Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly ranking all eight teams in the upcoming World Cup and featuring an interview with cricketer Natali Raj.
This episode covers the women's one day cup, including a match between India and Australia, and an interview with Lauren Winfield-Hill about Yorkshire's win.
A weekly podcast discussing the biggest stories in English and world cricket.
Brydon Carse has become England's fastest-emerging Test bowler since making his debut six weeks ago.
Mark Butcher explains why Ben Stokes missing the T20 World Cup could give England a clearer batting plan.