World Cricket Show

World Cricket Show

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286 episodes

Episode 396 - Bazball is finished

Adam & Tony reflect on a crushing defeat for England in Rajkot, as India take charge of a Test series that continues to captivate. Has Bazball been found out? Or is that, in fact, a ludicrous overreaction? All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

33m
Feb 21
Episode 395 - Test Cricket!

Adam & Tony reflect on one of the all-time great days of Test cricket, which saw West Indies beat Australia at the Gabba, and England pull off an extraordinary turnaround in Hyderabad. Is Shamar Joseph one of the best stories in Test history? And was that celebration one of the best celebrations? Is there anything Bazball can't do? And do England actually have a chance to win the series? And, crucially - what does this all mean for Test cricket's future? All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

45m
Jan 31
Episode 394 - India v England Preview

Adam & Tony deliver a full preview of England's 5-Test series in India. Is this England's toughest cricketing challenge? Can Bazball work in India? Are the spinners good enough to compete? Will India's batting bounce back after their struggles in South Africa? And is there any chance that it won't be 5-0? Plus, thoughts on Warner's retirement and the greatest boundary catch of all time, and Adam delights the World Cricket Show's target audience by revealing that he basically doesn't like cricket anymore. All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 2m
Jan 20
Episode 393 - World Cup woes

Adam & Tony take stock at the halfway stage of the Cricket World Cup. England have been abysmal - what's gone so badly wrong? Is this the end of an era? And why did we not see it coming? Plus, our thoughts on the tournament as a whole. Spoiler alert: it's been terrible. All this and more on the latest episode of Cricket Pundits in Cars Getting Coffee. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

31m
Oct 27, 2023
Episode 392 - WORLD CUP PREVIEW

Adam & Tony deliver the definitive preview of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Can England defend their crown? Have they got their selection right? Can anyone stop India on home soil? Is this Pakistan's best chance since 1992? And can we really talk about any of this with any certainty, given no one ever plays 50-over cricket anymore? Plus, thoughts on the 10-team format, and we lament the absence of West Indies. All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

39m
Oct 02, 2023
Episode 391 - ASHES REVIEW

Adam & Tony deliver the definitive Verdict on the 2023 Ashes. Where does this rank amongst the best series of all time? Is 2-2 a fair result? Is it the perfect result for cricket? Australia take the Ashes, but will they leave disappointed? Is Woakes finally the main character? And many other questions answered. Plus, we salute Stuart Broad as he sprints off into the sunset, not looking back to appeal. All this and more on Cricket Pundits in Cars Getting Coffee. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 7m
Aug 06, 2023
Episode 390 - Old Trafford Report

After a rain-soaked Test at Old Trafford, Adam & Tony reflect on a deeply disappointing way for an extraordinary Ashes contest to conclude. But for the rain, would England have won? Or do the Aussies deserve to keep the urn? Is Zak Crawley the new Zak Crawley? What planet is Jonny Bairstow on? And what will the verdict be if Australia don't win the series at the Oval? All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

28m
Jul 25, 2023
Episode 389 - Lord's Report

Adam & Tony look back on an extremely uncontroversial second Ashes Test at Lord's. Were Australia worthy winners? Did England get their tactics wrong? Has Bazball been exposed? And is Stokes an all-time great? Plus, we give the definitive verdict on the Bairstow incident, which absolutely everyone will agree with. All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - look forward to the emails! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

48m
Jul 04, 2023
Episode 388 - Edgbaston Report

Adam & Tony reflect on an exhilarating first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Did England blow it? Did Stokes overdo it with the declaration - have they started to believe their own Bazball hype? Was picking Moeen a mistake? Is Khawaja now one of the top batters in the world? And have the Aussies been rattled by Robinson? All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

41m
Jun 26, 2023
Episode 387 - Ashes Preview

It's the Ashes! Adam & Tony deliver a comprehensive preview of a series with the potential to be the most exciting Ashes contest for a very long time. Can Bazball survive the Ashes spotlight? Do England know their best attack? Was dropping Foakes a mistake? Is Steve Smith as big a threat as four years ago? Will this be the Cameron Green Ashes? And most importantly....who's going to win....? All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

57m
Jun 11, 2023
Episode 386 - Cricket Craziness Guaranteed

Adam & Tony hit the airwaves again to discuss the IPL (yes, really!). Has it been a good season this year? How to explain Rinku Singh? And where does it sit in the landscape of cricket these days? Is it 'the big show in town' - and if so, what does that mean for everything else? Plus, thoughts on Major League Cricket and some other franchise stuff, before a real gear change into the County Championship and Stuart Broad's mystery ball known only as an 'outswinger'. All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show #CricketCrazinessGuaranteed * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

48m
May 02, 2023
Episode 385 - We're Still Alive

The boys are back in town! Adam & Tony head to the beach to catch up on six months of cricket. Was it the best six months in England history? Will Bazball last forever? Where does Bairstow fit back in? And just how wrong was Adam about Ben Stokes? Plus, thoughts on a spiky affair between USA and Jersey, and Tony gives Alastair Cook a surprise. All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

46m
Apr 10, 2023
Episode 384 - T20 World Cup Preview

Adam & Tony deliver the definitive (ish) preview of the World T20 T20 World Cup. And wade recklessly into the latest Mankad furore... All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 5m
Oct 15, 2022
Episode 383 - Bazball Hits The Wall

Adam & Tony discuss a quick Test match at Lord's which saw England blown away by a rampant South Africa. Was the Bazball revolution just some kind of fluke? Or is that far too hasty? And how good is this South Africa team right now - especially that bowling attack? Plus, some thoughts on the Hundred and why we're still struggling with it, and why it opens some troubling questions about the future of the sport. All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. * Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

50m
Aug 22, 2022
Episode 382 - Trent Bridge Fireworks

Adam & Tony try to make sense of an astonishingTest match at Trent Bridge. How good a game was this? How good a win for England? Is Bairstow's hundred one of the best innings of all time? And, crucially, what does it all *mean*? Plus, thoughts on New Zealand after a tricky couple of games for the World Test Champions? Are they slightly past their peak? All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

48m
Jun 19, 2022
Episode 381 - English Summer Preview

Live from the beach, Adam & Tony return to discuss the sweeping changes to the England cricket team. New captain, new coach, new MD - what's the verdict on all the new appointments? Is it too big a burden for Stokes? Or will McCullum get the best out of him? Plus, predictions for the upcoming Tests against New Zealand, and the live audience grows exponentially. All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

46m
May 26, 2022
Episode 380 - WI v ENG Review

The boys are back in town! Adam & Tony return to the airwaves to discuss another series defeat for England in the Caribbean. Does the red ball reset need a reset already? Can Joe Root really carry on? And are West Indies on the up? Plus, thoughts on Australia's win in Pakistan, and we pay tribute to Shane Warne All this and more on the World Cricket Show. Listen to it. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1h 4m
Mar 31, 2022
Episode 379 - Ashes Review

It's finally over.... Adam & Tony come steaming in off their long runs for a comprehensive review of the Hobart Test and the Ashes as a whole. Is this English cricket's lowest moment? Where did it all go wrong? And how do we start to fix it? Plus, thoughts on Australia's performance - given the standard of opposition, what can we say about how good a team they actually are? Are they building towards something big? And is Cameron Green the new Andrew Flintoff? All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - the world's only cricket podcast. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1h 8m
Jan 19, 2022
Ashes Daily: Hobart Day 2

Adam & Tony reflect on a breathless day in Hobart. A very watchable day, but at the end of it, is England's goose cooked once again? * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

14m
Jan 15, 2022
Ashes Daily: Hobart Day 1

Live from the phone box: Adam & Tony discuss an actually good day of Test cricket in Hobart. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

10m
Jan 14, 2022
Episode 378 - Sydney Report

Adam & Tony discuss an exciting Test match in Sydney. A dead rubber, but still a thrilling finale - have England clawed back any credit, or is it all too little too late? How impressive was Jonny Bairstow? Has Usman Khawaja forced his way into Australia's plans? And is Sam Billings the answer to all England's prayers? Plus, thoughts on an astonishing win for Bangladesh in New Zealand, and Tony's weekend earns an inquiry from Sue Gray. All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - updated daily! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

50m
Jan 12, 2022
Ashes Daily: Sydney Day 4

Tony & Adam recap day four at the SCG. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

13m
Jan 08, 2022
Ashes Daily: Sydney Day 3

Tony & Adam recap an intriguing day at the SCG. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

13m
Jan 08, 2022
Ashes Daily: Sydney Day 2

Drastic times call for drastic measures... London correspondent Gordon MacRae earns a recall, dragging himself out of the pod wilderness to join Tony and Adam for a look at the action on day two in Sydney. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

13m
Jan 06, 2022
Ashes Daily: Sydney Day 1

Tony and Adam reflect on the opening exchanges at the SCG in the latest Ashes Daily (or should it be Mount Maunganui Daily...). * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

9m
Jan 05, 2022
Episode 377 - Melbourne Report

After 12 days of cricket, the Ashes are done. Adam & Tony conduct the post-mortem. Where does this rank on the list of English humiliations? What did they get wrong? How deep do the problems run? And what's the likelihood that anything will change? Plus, we finally spend some time talking about Australia, and speculate which celebrities might encourage young people get into cricket. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

58m
Dec 29, 2021
Ashes Daily: Melbourne Day 2

Adam & Tony discuss a day that started well for England, but ended in familiar fashion with the Ashes almost sealed. What's the way back from here? * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

14m
Dec 27, 2021
Episode 376 - Adelaide Report

Adam & Tony reflect on a miserable few days in Adelaide, as England's Ashes dreams go up in smoke. After four years of planning, how have we ended up here? And are we nearing the end of the road for Root as captain? * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

38m
Dec 23, 2021
Ashes Daily: Adelaide Day 4

Adam & Tony reflect on another miserable day for England in Adelaide, and finally get round to talking a bit about Australia. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

12m
Dec 19, 2021
Ashes Daily: Adelaide Day 2

Adam dials into Tony from a phone box to reflect on another chastening day for England. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

12m
Dec 17, 2021