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1. Following On - Bethell's Injury Scare; Nathan Smith On New Zealand's Chances & Ticket Drama In South Africa!

   26 May 2026 · 55 min

   Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They are also joined on the show by the New Zealand all-rounder Nathan Smith, and the England batter…

2. County Cricketer S5 Ep8 Surrey beaten by 'Rabble CCC'

   24 May 2026 · 48 min

   Could Harry Brook be England's secret bowling weapon? What is going on at Surrey? Good old Glamorgan, but have they silenced the doubters, and why? Could Zak Crawley leave Kent and where would he go? Are the…

3. Following On - Is The New Zealand Series Must Win For England Head Coach Brendon McCullum & Can He Repair His Relationship With The Public?

   21 May 2026 · 45 min

   Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Broadcaster and Analyst Jarrod Kimber and the Wisden Almanack Editor Lawrence Booth to look ahead to the start of the Test summer. How much pressure is England Head Coach Brendon…

4. Following On - England's IPL Dilemma; Lauren Bell Previews The T20 World Cup & Australia's Contract Issues!

   20 May 2026 · 54 min

   Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They are also joined on the show by the England fast bowler Lauren Bell and CODE Sports' Ben Horne to…

5. The IPL Show - Kohli Shines As RCB Qualify For The Play-Offs & Should Archer Leave The Rajasthan Camp To Prioritise The Test Summer?

   19 May 2026 · 32 min

   Sam Ellard is joined by the former IPL batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala to discuss the biggest stories from the Indian Premier League? Will Venkatesh Iyer's recall to the RCB side allow them to change the balance of the…

6. Following On - Should England Have Pulled Archer Out Of The IPL & Pressure On Ben Stokes The Batter?

   18 May 2026 · 1 h 02 min

   Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Broadcaster & Analyst Jarrod Kimber and the Deputy Cricket Correspondent of the Telegraph Will Macpherson to dissect England's Test squad for the first Test against New Zealand. Is Ollie…

7. Cricket Collective - North Named New England Selector; Hadley's Heroics At Glamorgan & The PCA Chair!

   14 May 2026 · 48 min

   What do you make of the news that Marcus North has been appointed the new England selector? Does his knowledge in the County game mean he'll be suited to the role? How much of a say will he have in selection meetings…

8. EMERGENCY POD - Robinson Returns As England Name Squad For First Test Against New Zealand!

   13 May 2026 · 23 min

   Why has Ollie Robinson returned to the England Test setup for the first time in 2 years? Will Emilio Gay be England's next opener after dropping Zak Crawley? Why isn't Jofra Archer playing in the first Test despite…

9. County Cricketer S5 Ep7 Harmy on North, George on Lancs & Nick on Hadley

   13 May 2026 · 1 h 02 min

   Who is Ryan Hadley? Are Somerset architects of their own downfall? Are the wheels coming off at Yorkshire? What's going on at Lancs? Why does it take 45 minutes of the show before Surrey are mentioned? Is the…

10. The IPL Show - Is There Anything Bhuvneshwar Kumar Can't Do & Are Gujarat Peaking At The Right Time?

    11 May 2026 · 45 min

    Is there anything that Bhuvneshwar Kumar can't do after leading the race for the Purple Cap and winning games for RCB with the bat? Are the defending Champions looking ominous when it comes to defending their title?…

11. Following On - Is Gay Now Favourite To Open For England & Hollioake EXPLAINS Kent's Social Media Decision!

    6 May 2026 · 1 h 01 min

    Is Durham batter Emilio Gay now the front-runner to open for England this summer after his century at Lord's? Will England's current management go back to Dom Sibley after his positive start to the campaign? Is there a…

12. County Cricketer S5 Ep6 You can pick one. Gay, McKinney, Sibley or Rew.

    5 May 2026 · 55 min

    Who do Steve Harmison and Nick Friend think should partner Ben Duckett at the top of the order for England? Which bowlers will be back for the top of the table clash in Nottingham this week? Why should we all be…

13. The IPL Show - Who Will Make The Play-Offs & Was Bethell Right To Prioritise IPL Over County Cricket?!

    4 May 2026 · 46 min

    Who will make the IPL play-offs with just one point separating the Top 5 teams, and who will miss out? Are Gujarat Titans peaking at the right time? How much of a better side do they look with Jason Holder in the side?…

14. Cricket Collective - Emilio Gay Discusses England Hopes; Cam Steel's Retirement & The Hunt For A New Selector!

    30 Apr 2026 · 54 min

    Is Emilio Gay now the front-runner to open alongside Ben Duckett for England against New Zealand this summer? How does he feel about the noise regarding a potential selection? Did he move to Durham to further his…

15. County Cricketer S5 Ep5 What happens on the Stag, stays on the Stag

    29 Apr 2026 · 52 min

    What did Nick do in Seville and have his friends forgiven him yet? When will AI take over the world of cricket journalism? Does George Dobell watch The Traitors? Could Ed Barnard replace Ben Stokes? Where do Harmy and…

16. County Cricketer S5 Ep4 Who on earth would qualify as a replacement sub for Jimmy Anderson?

    23 Apr 2026 · 47 min

    Do Warwickshire have the bowling stock to win the County Championship? Is Somerset’s weakness in the same area going to hold them back? Can things get any worse for Gloucestershire? And on another week of replacement…

17. Cricket Collective - Should James Rew OPEN for England & Is Bethell Not Playing in the IPL Bad News for the Test side?

    22 Apr 2026 · 48 min

    Is James Rew ready to open the batting for England after a superb start to the County Championship season, or does he need to bat in the top order for Somerset soon? Does he come in for Zak Crawley, or do England…

18. The IPL Show - Why Are Mumbai Indians Struggling & Can Anyone Stop Punjab Kings?!

    20 Apr 2026 · 44 min

    Can anyone stop Punjab Kings from winning the IPL after their unbeaten start to the season? What's gone so wrong for the Mumbai Indians so far this season? Do they need to start making brave calls and drop some star…

19. In conversation with Wisden Almanack Editor Lawrence Booth

    20 Apr 2026 · 25 min

    Will England's big three ever make up for the 25/26 Ashes debacle? Will Indian cricket ever be free of political interference? Why is the 150th anniversary pink ball Test a 'stinker' of a decision? And was day four and…

20. County Cricketer S5 Ep3 The hunt for George Dobell's boyish good looks

    16 Apr 2026 · 1 h 11 min

    Do replacement subs need replacing themselves? Should we enjoy Sussex while we can? Are the Counties doing over England? Problems at Surrey? And will Jon ever get invited to the Wisden Dinner? Instagram:…

21. Cricket Collective - Does The Replacement Trial In County Cricket Already Need To Change?!

    15 Apr 2026 · 49 min

    After several injury replacements in the opening 2 rounds of the County Championship, does the rule need to be changed already? Will teams use the rule to their advantage at the business end of the season if things…

22. The IPL Show - Are Rajasthan Royals Title Contenders & Are High-Scoring T20s Becoming Boring?!

    13 Apr 2026 · 44 min

    Are Rajasthan Royals genuine contenders to win the IPL after their 100% start to the season? Are high-scoring T20s becoming boring, and how much has the Impact Sub contributed to that? What more can you say about…

23. Following On: County Cricketer S5 Ep2 Tell me why Mason Crane shouldn't play for England again

    9 Apr 2026 · 52 min

    Is Ollie Robinson two months away from an unlikely England comeback? Could Mason Crane hold the answer to England's spin conundrum? Are Warwickshire imitating old Surrey to become new Surrey? Are Hampshire in danger of…

24. Cricket Collective - Is Jamie Smith a future No.3; James Rew's 12th Century & Injury Subs In The County Championship

    8 Apr 2026 · 52 min

    Does Jamie Smith's future with England lie at No.3 after his impressive century for Surrey this week? What does James Rew need to do get into the England Test squad? Is the door firmly shut on an England return for the…

25. The IPL Show - Are Punjab Title Contenders? Rajasthan's Flying Start & What's Going Wrong at CSK?

    7 Apr 2026 · 44 min

    Are Punjab Kings genuine contenders to win the IPL after a strong start to the season, or will Royal Challengers Bangalore or Mumbai Indians go all the way again? Does Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer get enough…

26. County Cricketer S5 Ep1 "Disconnect? What disconnect?"

    2 Apr 2026 · 57 min

    What will the new injury regulations mean for cricket and how will it change tactics? Does the disconnect between the England team and County Cricket continue? Who are the runners and riders for Div 1 and Div 2 of the…

27. Cricket Collective - Duckett OPTS OUT of IPL; Jack Leach's England Future & Drama in South Africa!

    31 Mar 2026 · 59 min

    Is Ben Duckett's England place secure, or will he have to re-audition over the next few months with Nottinghamshire? How big a blow will Ben Stokes' recent injury when it comes to preparing for the New Zealand Test…

28. Cricket Collective - Can Brendon McCullum Prove He Can Adapt After ECB Backing?!

    24 Mar 2026 · 51 min

    Can Brendon McCullum prove he can adapt and learn after the ECB announced he will remain as England Head Coach? Can the ECB improve the culture of the team both on and off the field? What will England do to adapt and…

29. Is Cricket in Australia a 12 month a year sport?

    23 Mar 2026 · 19 min

    Does cricket exist outside of the Australian summer? Is it possible to be a 12 month a year cricket journalist in Australia? Do Aussies care much about what happens outside of their country? Instagram:…

30. A Day At The Kia Oval - How Do Surrey Win Back The County Championship?!

    19 Mar 2026 · 27 min

    How do Surrey go one better and win back the County Championship after finishing second last season? How does Head Coach Gareth Batty pick up the likes of Ollie Pope and Jamie Smith after a difficult winter with…

31. Cricket Collective - Has The Hundred Auction Made The Competition Any Better?

    17 Mar 2026 · 55 min

    Has the introduction of an auction made The Hundred a better product on the field? Why did Sussex's James Coles go to London Spirit for £390,000? Is Zak Crawley constantly being set up to fail after another big move?…

32. Rod Bransgrove on 25 Years at Hampshire; signing Shane Warne & Cricket's White-Ball future

    16 Mar 2026 · 21 min

    How did Hampshire go from being on the brink to now hosting an Ashes Test? How did the county end up signing one of the greatest ever Cricketers? What does the future of Cricket administration look like? How difficult…

33. Who do neutral cricket fans love to see lose the most?

    12 Mar 2026 · 25 min

    Who do neutral fans derive the most pleasure from watching lose? England, Australia or India? Or is there another team people just love to watch crash and burn? Why is it that supporters of teams all around the world…

34. Cricket Collective - Will India Dominate White-Ball Cricket & Can England Evolve Under Brendon McCullum?!

    10 Mar 2026 · 55 min

    Will India go on to dominate in white-ball Cricket after retaining the T20 World Cup? Why are they so successful in the white-ball format? What can England learn from India when it comes to white-ball Cricket? Can…

35. What happens if no Pakistani players are picked for The Hundred?

    9 Mar 2026 · 17 min

    Which Pakistani players should be picked for The Hundred and what happens if they aren't? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricket Twitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 @ajarrodkimber YouTube:…

36. Has Jos Buttler played his final T20 for England? & Did India nearly lose the 'unlosable' game?

    5 Mar 2026 · 27 min

    Did India almost lose the unlosable game to England? Has Jos Buttler played his final T20 international for England? How many of this England XI will play in the first T20 against India in the summer? How can New…

37. 100 days until the Women's T20 World Cup

    5 Mar 2026 · 18 min

    How many days until the Women's T20 World Cup? Who does Sophia Dunkley want to win the Premier League? What changes has Lauren Filer made to her bowling? Will Beth Barret-Wild ever get a day off? All these questions…

38. Cricket Collective - Are England peaking at the right time & 100 Days Until the Women's T20 World Cup!

    4 Mar 2026 · 57 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to England's T20 World Cup semi-final against India on Thursday. They discuss if it's a good thing that England haven't played well…

39. Is coaching India the impossible job?

    3 Mar 2026 · 19 min

    Where does coaching India stand in the list of most difficult jobs in world sport? Can Gautam Gambhir survive as Head Coach if India don't win the Men's T20 World Cup and is that fair? Are there parallels between the…

40. Following On - Can England WIN the T20 World Cup Without a 10/10 Performance?!

    27 Feb 2026 · 23 min

    Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 4-wicket win over New Zealand in the Super 8 stages of the T20 World Cup. They debate if England can go all the way and…

41. Cricket Collective - Will The Hundred Franchises Sign Pakistan Players & a County Championship Preview!

    26 Feb 2026 · 58 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. The Senior Correspondent of The Cricketer George Dobell joins the show to discuss the reports that the…

42. Brook's Hundred Smashes England Into T20 World Cup Semi-Finals

    24 Feb 2026 · 25 min

    Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's two-wicket win over Pakistan to seal their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals. They praise Harry Brook after he became…

43. Are England's cricket team, England's football team in disguise?

    22 Feb 2026 · 21 min

    How did England win that game by such a large margin? Can they continue to get away with playing badly and winning or will it eventually come back to bite them? Should Phil Salt have received the player of the match…

44. Cricket Collective - Should England fans be concerned despite making the Super 8 stages & is County Cricket the problem for England's Ashes woes?!

    17 Feb 2026 · 59 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's nervy 24-run victory over Italy as they book their place in the Super 8 stages of the T20 World Cup, but should fans be…

45. Does anybody know who England's first choice Test bowling attack is?

    15 Feb 2026 · 26 min

    Who are England's first choice Test bowling attack? Is Jofra Archer a given? Is Gus Atkinson a new ball bowler? Is Brydon Carse or Josh Tongue? Is Ollie Robinson still the best bowler in England? And what do England do…

46. Cricket Collective - England SURVIVE Nepal Scare & India v Pakistan BACK ON!

    11 Feb 2026 · 1 h 06 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's narrow 4-run win over Nepal, and they hear from the England opener Jos Buttler. ESPNCricinfo's Bangladesh Correspondent…

47. Who will win the T20 World Cup?

    6 Feb 2026 · 14 min

    Who will win the T20 World Cup, who can beat India, why are India so strong, what challenges await England, what Australia side will turn up and who is set to star at the tournament? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricket…

48. Cricket Collective - Pakistan WON'T play India & What Now for the England Management?!

    4 Feb 2026 · 49 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. Pakistan Cricket Writer and Broadcaster Behram Qazi joins the show to react to the huge news that the…

49. Following On: Sri Lanka v England - 2nd T20: England seal the series in Kandy!

    1 Feb 2026 · 17 min

    Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Alex Tudor, as they react to England beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in Kandy. They analyse how England took hold of a tough run chase led by player of the match…

50. Following On: Sri Lanka v England - 1st T20: Sam Curran gets a hat-trick!

    30 Jan 2026 · 19 min

    Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Alex Tudor, as they react to England beating Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS) in Pallekele. They discuss Sam Curran taking England's second ever hat-trick in T20…