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1. Will Australia Or South Africa Be Happier After BONKERS Day In Cape Town?!

   27 Oct 2026 · 17 min

   Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa international Dane Vilas as well as South African Cricket Writer Dan Gallan to look back at Day 1 of the third and final Test between South Africa and Australia at…

2. Gareth Batty Reveals Why He Left Surrey To Join Chennai Super Kings & Is Sir James Anderson Finished?!

   27 Oct 2026 · 46 min

   Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They are joined on the show by the former Surrey Head Coach Gareth Batty, who has revealed why he has left…

3. How Did England Lose Two Unlosable ODIs In 4 Days?!

   25 Oct 2026 · 11 min

   Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's one-wicket defeat to Pakistan to register their third successive defeat in this tri-series in Pakistan. They ask the…

4. South Africa Level The Series To Set Up Decider Against Australia In Cape Town!

   22 Oct 2026 · 34 min

   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…

5. Marco Jansen & South Africa Blow Australia Away To Be On The Verge of Levelling The Series!

   21 Oct 2026 · 12 min

   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…

6. Bavuma's Brilliance Gives South Africa Chance To Seal Unlikely Win As Australia Toil In Gqeberha!

   20 Oct 2026 · 16 min

   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…

7. Dean Elgar Reflects On South Africa Career & Are England Building In ODI Cricket?!

   20 Oct 2026 · 1 h 00 min

   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…

8. Relentless Australia Make Inroads On Rain-Affected Day In Gqeberha!

   19 Oct 2026 · 13 min

   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…

9. Marcus North Explains How England Can Return To No.1 In Test Cricket Under Stephen Fleming!

   16 Oct 2026 · 24 min

   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…

10. ECB Reveal Two Separate Coaching Structures & Eric Simons Reveals Why He Joined England Coaching Setup!

    14 Oct 2026 · 54 min

    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…

11. Josh Hazlewood's Brilliance Ensures Australia Get Off To A Dominant Start In Durban!

    13 Oct 2026 · 25 min

    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…

12. Australia EXPOSE South Africa's Lack of Test Cricket As They March Towards Statement Win!

    12 Oct 2026 · 9:58

    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…

13. South Africa Put Out Of Sight By Steve Smith's Moments Of Magic On Day 3!

    11 Oct 2026 · 17 min

    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…

14. Renshaw MASTERCLASS Puts Australia In Dominant Position In Durban!

    10 Oct 2026 · 18 min

    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…

15. Did Matt Renshaw SPARE Australia's Blushes & Has Marnus Labuschagne SAVED His Test Career?!

    9 Oct 2026 · 17 min

    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…

16. Are Careers On The Line For Australia In The South Africa Test Series?!

    6 Oct 2026 · 52 min

    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…

17. County Cricketer S5 EP14 - Leicestershire's Penalty Appeal; Warwickshire Champions & Can Surrey & Lancashire Rebuild?!

    2 Oct 2026 · 55 min

    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…

18. Should Steve Smith REVERSE ODI Retirement To Help Australia Win The 2027 Cricket World Cup?!

    1 Oct 2026 · 13 min

    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…

19. England are well placed heading into a BIG winter - Howzat for a Pod

    30 Sep 2026 · 53 min

    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…

20. South Africa Head Coach Shukri Conrad Joins The Show & What Does The Future Hold For West Indies?!

    29 Sep 2026 · 58 min

    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…

21. Will Anyone Stop South Africa From Winning The 2027 Cricket World Cup After Australia Series Win?!

    28 Sep 2026 · 14 min

    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…

22. South Africa & Australia's Rivalry Reignited As Australia Collapse To Hand Proteas Victory In Durban!

    25 Sep 2026 · 15 min

    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…

23. Is Kevin Pietersen already working wonders? Howzat for a Pod

    23 Sep 2026 · 51 min

    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…

24. Stephen Fleming's Former Opening Partner REVEALS What To Expect As England Test Head Coach Speaks For The First Time!

    22 Sep 2026 · 52 min

    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…

25. Are England in a better place without Stokes? Howzat for a Pod

    16 Sep 2026 · 55 min

    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…

26. India Superstar Kuldeep Yadav Joins The Show & Is Jordan Cox Set To Open The Batting In South Africa?!

    15 Sep 2026 · 45 min

    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…

27. County Cricketer S5 Ep13 Should Leicestershire be docked points?

    14 Sep 2026 · 31 min

    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…

28. ENG v PAK - Third Test - Analysing Stephen Fleming's Selection Headaches After England Seal Series Win!

    12 Sep 2026 · 24 min

    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…

29. ENG v PAK - Third Test - Day Three - Did Pakistan's Lower Order Hitting Give England Cause For Concern In The Future?

    11 Sep 2026 · 20 min

    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…

30. ENG v PAK - Third Test - Day Two - Has Dan Lawrence Cemented His Place As England's No.6?!

    10 Sep 2026 · 19 min

    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…

31. ENG v PAK - Third Test - Day One - Is Root's Form A Worry & Has Gay Done Enough To Get On The Plane To South Africa?!

    9 Sep 2026 · 19 min

    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…

32. Will Kevin Pietersen help England's culture problem? - Howzat for a Pod

    9 Sep 2026 · 51 min

    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…

33. Kevin Pietersen's SHOCK England Return; Henry Crocombe REACTS To Maiden England Call Up & Stokes Signs For The Strikers!

    8 Sep 2026 · 51 min

    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…

34. County Cricketer S5 Ep12 It's all to play for at the top and bottom of the Champo

    7 Sep 2026 · 49 min

    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…

35. England FINALLY win a test series - Howzat for a Pod

    2 Sep 2026 · 54 min

    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?…

36. County Cricketer S5 Ep11 Could Somerset win the title and Surrey get relegated?

    1 Sep 2026 · 33 min

    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…

37. Is England's Current Attack As Good As 2005, And Even More Chaos In Pakistan Cricket!

    1 Sep 2026 · 46 min

    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…

38. ENG v PAK - Second Test - Ruthless England Seal Series Win In Style!

    30 Aug 2026 · 21 min

    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…

39. ENG v PAK - Second Test - Day Two - England BLOW Pakistan Away To Set Sights On Series Win

    28 Aug 2026 · 25 min

    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…

40. ENG v PAK - Second Test - Day One - Cox & Smith Shine, But Was It Pakistan's Day?!

    27 Aug 2026 · 24 min

    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…

41. ANOTHER off-field issue for England! - Howzat for a Pod

    26 Aug 2026 · 44 min

    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…

42. Rahul Dravid, Steve Waugh & Jonty Rhodes Discuss Their New European T20 League & More Off Field Issues For England!

    25 Aug 2026 · 58 min

    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…

43. County Cricketer S5 Ep10 Three way fight for the title and more alcohol problems for England

    24 Aug 2026 · 44 min

    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…

44. ENG v PAK - First Test - Clinical England Thrash Sorry Pakistan At Headingley!

    21 Aug 2026 · 19 min

    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…

45. ENG v PAK - First Test - Day Two - England Dominate As Pakistan Waste Chance In Conditions

    20 Aug 2026 · 19 min

    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…

46. ENG v PAK - First Test; Day One - Robinson & Tongue Bowl Ensure The Joe Root Era Gets Off To A Perfect Start!

    19 Aug 2026 · 19 min

    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…

47. England NEED to get back on track - Howzat for a Pod

    19 Aug 2026 · 56 min

    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…

48. Is Bangladesh's Win Against Australia The Biggest SHOCK In Test History & Mickey Arthur Previews England v Pakistan!

    18 Aug 2026 · 59 min

    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…

49. What England Can Expect From Stephen Fleming & Has 2026 Been A Wasted Test Summer?!

    14 Aug 2026 · 22 min

    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…

50. The Post-Stokes Era Begins - Howzat for a Pod

    12 Aug 2026 · 50 min

    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…