Following On Cricket Podcast

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The Following On Podcast is the very best of talkSPORT's cricket output with original programming, features, big name guests and immediate reaction whenever the England cricket team plays.  


Every Tuesday, 'The Cricket Collective' brings you a world view of the game with Neil Manthorp and Ashes star Steve Harmison.  


Every single time England play, talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman presents the show from the ground shortly after play has finished with a rotating cast of guests.  


And whenever talkSPORT go on tour with the England cricket team a daily show is brought straight to your podcast feed.


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1084 episodes

Following On - County Cricketer

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (follow on X/Twitter @fulhamjon) brings a selection of interviews from Derbyshire, Durham and Surrey's media days. Ollie Pope, Rory Burns, Micky Arthur and Alex Lees talking about the season ahead, the winter just gone and all the big topics a week out from the start of the County Championship.   If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter.    For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe.   https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe.   Thanks for listening to Following On.  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

35m
Mar 28
Following On - Flintoff To Be Next England Head Coach; Stewart To Leave Surrey & The Hundred Draft!

Neil Manthorp is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They debate if Andrew Flintoff can make the step up to become England Head Coach one day, whilst Surrey Head Coach Gareth Batty reflects on the news that Alec Stewart will step down as Director of Cricket at the end of 2024. Durham wicket-keeper Ollie Robinson joins us to preview the new season, and ESPNCricinfo Assistant Editor Matt Roller dissects the latest from The Hundred draft. Derbyshire Head of Cricket Mickey Arthur discusses the news that Mohammad Amir has pulled out of his stint with the county, and we look back at the opening weekend of the IPL. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

45m
Mar 26
Following On - Sam Billings EXCLUSIVE Interview

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) brings another show featuring an exclusive interview. This time it's Kent's Sam Billings with talkSPORT's Josh Keeble-Wells on his hopes for the future now he's gone white ball only, thoughts on BazBall and how fatherhood is treating him.   If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter.    For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe.   https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe.   Thanks for listening to Following On.  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

15m
Mar 22
Following On - Jos Buttler Exclusive & The Life Of A Freelance Cricketer!

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They hear exclusively from the England captain Jos Buttler, as he expresses interest in playing in Major League Cricket, and they react to the news that Darren Gough has stepped down as Managing Director of Yorkshire. Namibia all-rounder David Wiese joins the show to discuss his new podcast - ‘Hitman for Hire: A year in the life of a franchise cricketer', and look ahead to the T20 World Cup later this year. talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman reflects on the importance of county stalwarts, and we hear exclusively from the Kent captain Sam Billings, who looks ahead to the 2024 summer. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 2m
Mar 19
Following On - Jos Buttler on the allure of US cricket & Gareth Batty's Top 5 Cricketers

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (X/Twitter @fulhamjon) brings two EXCLUSIVE interviews with England white ball captain Jos Buttler saying he wants to play T20 cricket in the new competition out there, the MLC. And Surrey Head Coach Gareth Batty lists his Top 5 Cricketers with talkSPORT's Neil Manthorp. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter.  For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On.  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

34m
Mar 14
Following On - How Does Bazball Evolve After India Defeat?

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back on England's 4-1 series defeat to India, and discuss how this Test side move forward ahead of home games against the West Indies and Sri Lanka. They hear exclusively from the England Head Coach Brendon McCullum, and they're also joined by the Daily Mail's Lawrence Booth. talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman joins the show to reflect on New Zealand's 2-0 series defeat to Australia, and what now for Tim Southee as Test captain. England Internationals Chris Woakes and Tammy Beaumont also join the show to reflect on International Women's Day. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

49m
Mar 12
Following On In India - Full Highlights - 5th Test, Day 3

After 3 days of one-sided play in Dharamshala. , India finish the series strong and win the final test by 64 runs and an innings and the series by a score of 4-1. Jimmy Anderson started proceedings by bowling his milestone 700th career test wicket, which is third all-time in international test cricket. Joe Root led the scoring for England in the 2nd innings with 84 runs but in the end, it wasn't enough to take the test to another day and England make the journey home with a comprehensive loss on their record. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

24m
Mar 09
Following On In India - England Collapse Again As India Seal The Series!

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England bowlers Steve Harmison and Alex Tudor to look back at England's 4-1 series defeat in India, after they lost the 5th and final Test by an innings and 64 runs. They discuss yet another batting collapse from England, where they go from here, and debate whether they need to evolve their new way of thinking. They also hear exclusively from the England captain Ben Stokes, and they hear the thoughts of India captain Rohit Sharma, and the India spinner Ravinchandran Ashwin. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

56m
Mar 09
Following On In India - Full Highlights - 5th Test, Day 2

India are in an incredibly strong position against England at the end of the second day in Dharamshala. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill both completed their centuries at the end of a wicketless morning session for England, and India continued to score at a fast rate throughout the day. They finished on 473-8, with a lead of 255 runs. Ben Stokes did manage to take a wicket with his first delivery bowled in almost a year, but the day belonged to India who will likely complete a 4-1 series win. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

30m
Mar 08
Following On India - India Take Control In Dharamshala

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England bowlers Alex Tudor and Steve Harmison to look back at Day Two of the fifth Test between India and England on talkSPORT 2, with India closing on 473-8, a lead of 255 runs. They hear from centurion Shubman Gill, discuss a positive performance from Shoaib Bashir, who took 4 wickets, and they hear exclusively from the England Assistant Coach Jeetan Patel. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

28m
Mar 08
Following On In India - Full Highlights - 5th Test, Day 1

It was a terrible day for England in Dharamshala, as they collapsed from 100-1 to 218 all out. Having already lost the test series, England are playing for pride but the manner of many of their dismissals today will raise serious questions over their playing style. India then raced to 135-1 at the close, and will look to establish a huge lead over England tomorrow. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

38m
Mar 07
Following On In India - England Collapse As India Take Control In Dharamshala!

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England bowlers Alex Tudor and Gareth Batty to look back at Day One of the fifth Test between India and England in Dharamshala, with India closing on 135-1 after bowling England out for 218 earlier in the day. They reflect on another poor batting display, debate what needs to change and hear from the England Assistant Coach Marcus Trescothick. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

24m
Mar 07
Following On In India - Mark Wood Replaces Ollie Robinson Ahead Of The 5th Test!

England captain Ben Stokes speaks exclusively to talkSPORT's Cameron Ponsonby after they made one change for tomorrow's 5th and final Test against India, with Mark Wood replacing Ollie Robinson in the team. Cameron also gets the thoughts of the Daily Telegraph's Cricket News Correspondent Will Macpherson, as they pay tribute to Jonny Bairstow ahead of his 100th Test, discuss that happens if Shoaib Bashir won't be fit in time for tomorrow's match, and laud the genius of Jimmy Anderson as he nears 700 Test Match wickets. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

16m
Mar 06
Following On In India - Bairstow Set For His 100th Test; Australia Thrash New Zealand & Ireland's First Ever Test Win!

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to this week's 5th and final Test between India and England, which is live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They hear exclusively from England batter Jonny Bairstow as he is set to play in his 100th Test Match, and they discuss the future of England bowler Ollie Robinson. They look back at Australia's impressive win over New Zealand in the first Test in Wellington, and they're also joined by Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie after they secured their first ever Test Match win with a 6-wicket victory over Afghanistan last week. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

56m
Mar 05
Following On in India - Bumble on Bumble

Two of talkSPORT's cricket commentary team spend a lunchtime together looking over the storied and varied cricket career of David 'Bumble' Lloyd. Jarrod Kimber takes Bumble through some of the many highlights of a wonderful career within the game. Head over to YouTube for more cricket content like this https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Contact the team on either @cricket_ts or @fulhamjon * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

26m
Mar 03
Following On in India - Gough & Harmison on Bairstow

Former England fast bowlers Darren Gough and Steve Harmison talk with talkSPORT's Neil Manthorp about the 100 Test enigma that is Jonny Bairstow. For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube page and hit 'subscribe'. Contact the team on X @cricket_ts or @fulhamjon * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

25m
Mar 02
Following On in India - 'My Favourite 5 Cricketers' by Alex Tudor

As part of talkSPORT's live and exclusive coverage of India v England, top commentator and former England fast bowler Alex Tudor sits down with Neil Manthorp to go through the five cricketers who inspired him to become the cricketer he was. From childhood heroes, to those who he looked up to and who guided him in the dressing room these are Alex Tudor's five favourite cricketers. For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube page and hit 'subscribe'. Contact the team on X @cricket_ts or @fulhamjon * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

25m
Mar 01
Following On in India - 'My 5 Favourite Cricketers' with Steve Harmison

As part of talkSPORT's live and exclusive coverage of India v England, top commentator and former England fast bowler Steve Harmison sits down with Neil Manthorp to go through the five cricketers who inspired him to become the cricketer he was. From childhood heroes, to those who he looked up to and who guided him in the dressing room these are Steve Harmison's five favourite cricketers. For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube page and hit 'subscribe'. Contact the team on X @cricket_ts or @fulhamjon * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

26m
Feb 29
Following On in India - 'My 5 Favourite Cricketers' with Darren Gough

As part of talkSPORT's live and exclusive coverage of India v England, top commentator and former England fast bowler Darren Gough sits down with Neil Manthorp to go through the five cricketers who inspired him to become the cricketer he was. From childhood heroes, to those who he looked up to and who guided him in the dressing room these are the five cricketers who made Goughie, Goughie! For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube page and hit 'subscribe'. Contact the team on X @cricket_ts or @fulhamjon * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

29m
Feb 28
Following On In India - England Lose The Series; New Zealand v Australia Preview & Cath Dalton on the PSL!

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 5-wicket defeat to India in the 4th Test in Ranchi, as England suffer their first series defeat under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, they'll hear exclusively from both the England Head Coach & Captain. They also look ahead to next week's 5th Test in Dharamshala, and focus on the future of Ollie Robinson. New Zealand Cricket Commentator Daniel McHardy joins us to look ahead to their Test series against Australia, which begins this week, and they also get the thoughts of Jarrod Kimber. Finally, Multan Sultans bowling coach Cath Dalton reflects on the opening couple of weeks of the 2024 Pakistan Super League. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

48m
Feb 27
Following On In India - Full Highlights - 4th Test, Day 4

England battled hard in Ranchi but ultimately fell to a 5 wicket defeat against India. The hosts started the day needing 152 more runs to win, and looked set to complete an easy win before losing 5 wickets for 36 runs. Shoaib Bashir took 2 wickets in 2 balls, but a defiant performance from man-of-the-match Dhruv Jurel and Shubman Gill meant India went on to complete a 3-1 series win. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

19m
Feb 26
Following On In India - Gill's Unbeaten Half-Century Leads India To Series Win!

Andrew McKenna is joined by former England internationals Steve Harmison and Alex Tudor to look back at India's five-wicket victory over England in Ranchi, as the hosts take an unassailable 3-1 lead. They discuss where it went wrong for England, reflect on a positive Test for England bowler Shoaib Bashir, and they hear from England captain Ben Stokes, and India captain Rohit Sharma. India batter Shubman Gill also reflects on his unbeaten half-century, which led his side to victory. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

39m
Feb 26
Following On In India - Full Highlights - 4th Test, Day 3

England's chances of keeping the series against India alive took a huge blow in Ranchi today, with a dominant display for the hosts. India's openers put on 140 runs for the final 3 wickets, before England collapsed with the bat and were all out for 145. Ravi Ashwin recorded his 35th 5-wicket haul, drawing level with Anil Kumble and reaching the landmark 33 tests quicker than the Indian great. India's openers were then faced with a tricky 8 over period to navigate before the close, as Ben Stokes controversially overlooked James Anderson in favour of his young spinners. India raced to 40-0 at stumps and now need just 152 runs tomorrow. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

32m
Feb 25
Following On In India - England Collapse To Leave India On The Brink Of Series Victory

Andrew McKenna is joined by former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison and Alex Tudor to look back at Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi, with India closing on 40-0, needing another 152 runs to win the Test and the series. They reflect on a difficult day for England, who were bowled out for just 145 inside two sessions, debate another day of DRS decisions and hear from both the India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and the England spinner Shoaib Bashir. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

32m
Feb 25
Following On In India - Full Highlights - 4th Test, Day 2

England are in a strong position at the end of day 2 against India in Ranchi. Ollie Robinson scored his maiden test 50 to take England's 1st innings score to 353, before the 20 year-old Shoaib Bashir blew through India's top order, taking 4 wickets. Elsewhere, James Anderson took his 697th test wicket by removing Indian Captain Rohit Sharma, and Tom Hartley is now the top wicket taker of the series with 18. A late unbroken partnership of 42 between Dhruv Jurel and Kuldeep Yadav means that India will begin on day 3 at 219-7, 134 runs behind. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

32m
Feb 24
Following On In India - England Take Control Of The Fourth Test In Ranchi!

Andrew McKenna is joined by former England internationals Steve Harmison and Alex Tudor to look back at Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi, with India closing on 219-7, and still trail by 134 runs. They discuss four wickets for England spinner Shoaib Bashir, discuss England's chances of victory, and hear exclusively from the England centurion Joe Root. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

31m
Feb 24
Following On In India - Full Highlights - 4th Test, Day 1

It was another pulsating day of test cricket between India and England. Captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat on a controversial wicket in Ranchi - which was full of cracks and variable bounce - and England promptly fell to 112-5. After being heavily criticised for his poor form and the manner of his dismissals in the previous tests, Joe Root went on to hit a controlled century and was unbeaten on 106 at the close. England finished on 302/7 and will look to go beyond 350 when play resumes tomorrow morning at 4am. Jon Norman brings you full highlights from another sensational day of test cricket - which was live and exclusive to talkSPORT 2. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

29m
Feb 23
Following On In India - Root's Century Puts England In Strong Position In Ranchi

Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England bowlers Darren Gough and Alex Tudor to look back at Day One of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi, with England closing on 302-7. They look back at a 31st Test Match century for Joe Root, discuss what is a good score on an inconsistent wicket, and they hear exclusively from the England batter Zak Crawley. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

26m
Feb 23
Following On In India - England Make Two Changes For Ranchi Test!

Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Commentator and Writer Neil Manthorp to look ahead to the fourth Test between India and England tomorrow - with every ball live & exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They hear exclusively from the England captain Ben Stokes after they make two changes to the starting XI, with Ollie Robinson and Shoaib Bashir replacing Mark Wood and Rehan Ahmed, and they also get the thoughts of the Daily Telegraph's Cricket News Correspondent Will Macpherson. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

24m
Feb 22
Following On in India - Ollie Pope, Harsha Bhogle and Nasser Hussain

England's Vice-Captain Ollie Pope chats to talkSPORT's @cameronponsonby Former England captain Nasser Hussain speaks with @sightscreenCJ And Harsha Bhogle joins the talkSPORT Breakfast Show team Get in touch with the talkSPORT Cricket team at @cricket_ts Check out our cricket YouTube page on https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

16m
Feb 21