Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
IPL suspended, India's captaincy changes & the history of Test cricket with Tim Wigmore
Michael and Nasser are joined by author and journalist Tim Wigmore on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They discuss how cricket is being affected by the ongoing tensions in India and Pakistan, and chat about Rohit Sharma's decision to retire from Test cricket. Plus, Tim tells us about his now book, " Test Cricket - A History " and picks out some of the most significant teams and players the sport has ever seen. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast". Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket. For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricket For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
9 5月 2025 - 50 分 40 秒
Mark Wood opens up on injuries, Ben Stokes and responds to criticism of England training
England fast bowler Mark Wood joins Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain on this week's episode of the Sky Sport Cricket Podcast. He talks about his string of injuries and describes the frustration of having to deal with yet another setback. Plus, Mark defends the England side against accusations that they don't train hard enough, gives his view on Zak Crawley and discusses calming Ben Stokes when he's fired up during a Test match bowling spell! Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast". Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket. For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricket For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
30 4月 2025 - 49 分 34 秒
How does the England team get picked? National selector Luke Wright explains all...
National selector Luke Wright joins Nas and Ath on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to talk all about how the England sides get chosen. Luke explains what his role involves, responds to criticism of some selections and picks out some of the players he's been impressed by in the opening weeks of the English cricket season. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast". Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket. For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricket For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
16 4月 2025 - 49 分 45 秒
Rob Key: England managing director talks Brook, selection dilemmas & an era defining summer
Rob Key - managing director of England men's cricket - is the guest on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Nasser and Athers question him on a range of topics, including the decision to give Harry Brook the captaincy of the white ball sides. They also chat about selection dilemmas across all the England teams, which players could shape the future of English cricket, and about what could be an era defining summer on the field. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast". Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket. For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricket For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
10 4月 2025 - 56 分 13 秒
Charlotte Edwards: England Women's new head coach talks fitness, captaincy and philosophy
The new England Women head coach Charlotte Edwards joins Nasser and Athers on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Charlotte explains why now is the right time for her to take the role, and gives her thoughts on the criticism the team have received over their fitness following an Ashes drubbing in Australia. She also pays tribute to outgoing captain Heather Knight, and talks about what her approach will be to coaching the side. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast". Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket. For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricket For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
2 4月 2025 - 37 分 21 秒
Sam Curran joins the pod! The allrounder talks IPL, Surrey captaincy and cricket rivalry in the Curran family
Nasser and Athers are joined by Sam Curran who looks ahead to another IPL with Chennai Super Kings and discusses what it's like to play alongside MS Dhoni. He also talks about captaining Surrey, playing for England, and the cricketing success of his whole family. Make sure you don't miss an episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast by giving this show a follow wherever you get your podcasts.
20 3月 2025 - 48 分
ICC Champions Trophy: What next for England and semi finals preview
Nas and Ath are in Dubai and are joined by 'friend of the pod', Dinesh Karthik (DK), to look back on England's exit from the tournament and look ahead to India versus Australia, and South Africa against New Zealand in the semi finals of the Champions Trophy. You can follow both matches across Sky Sports.
3 3月 2025 - 34 分 08 秒
ICC Champions Trophy: England out after dramatic defeat to Afghanistan!
Nas and Ath give their immediately reaction to Ian Ward, after England’s eight-run defeat to Afghanistan knocks them out of the ICC Champions Trophy. Jos Buttler also joins them to reflect on the loss and his future as Captain. Nas and Ath will be back with a full podcast very soon, so make sure you give this show a follow, so you don’t miss an episode. You can watch the remaining games in the ICC Champions Trophy on Sky Sports.
26 2月 2025 - 17 分 48 秒
ICC Champions Trophy: England’s thrilling defeat to Australia and India’s win in Pakistan discussed
Nas and Ath are in different parts of Pakistan, but get together – virtually – to look back on England’s defeat to Australia in the Champions Trophy. They also review hosts Pakistan’s loss to India, as well some of the other matches so far. But have they changed their pre-tournament predictions?
24 2月 2025 - 37 分 38 秒
Jos Buttler exclusive! England's white ball captain talks performances, McCullum and Champions Trophy
Nasser and Athers are joined by England's white ball captain Jos Buttler who sheds some light on the team's recent performances, the impact of new head coach Brendon McCullum, and the upcoming Champions Trophy.
11 2月 2025 - 39 分 25 秒