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Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: Why have trans women been banned from women's club cricket, and could the ban be reversed?Following the the ECB’s ban on trans women participating in competitive recreational cricket, the panel get into why the decision was made and what the future holds for trans women in cricket. Later in the show there's Lauren Winfield-Hill on all the action from the Metro Bank One Day Cup.
0:00 Intro / 3:25 Suzi James speaks to Phil Walker about the decision / 35:07 Studio chat / 48:13 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 1:00:24 Outro
The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the...2025-05-091h 05
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: A new era begins! 2025 women's county season previewLauren Winfield-Hill, Katya Witney, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana preview the 2025 women's county season and discuss the latest from the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Pakistan.0:00 Intro / 1:09 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 17:54 County season preview / 29:56 World Cup Qualifier / 47:27 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls’ cricket.2025-04-1756 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: What makes Australia the best side in the world & dramatic World Cup QualifiersA bit of a different episode today as Katya Witney conducts a deep dive into what makes Australia the best side in the world.She speaks to Shawn Flegler, Head of Performance for Women's Cricket in Australia, about investment in the WNCL and WBBL, pathways for young players, leadership programmes and much more. As someone who's experienced both the Australian and English domestic systems, Lauren Winfield-Hill joins Katya to look at how the two setups compare.Elsewhere in the show, Georgia Elwiss chats to us about playing under Charlotte Edwards' leadership, both as...2025-04-111h 11
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: Why Charlotte Edwards' appointment is great news for English cricketEngland legend Charlotte Edwards is the new national team head coach. On this week's show, our panel discuss what she'll bring to the role and why it's great news for English cricket. The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls’ cricket.👀 PATREONSign up to our Patreon...2025-04-0438 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: The state of women's cricket in IndiaYas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss the auction dynamics of the WPL compared to other franchise competitions, before Katya Witney is joined by Karunya Keshav to conduct a deep dive into the state of Indian cricket.0:00 Intro / 1:17 WPL dynamics / 19:44 The state of Indian cricket / 50:00 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket to champion the fu...2025-01-0455 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: Ashes squads announced, schedule concerns and does the format need changing?Yas Rana, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Lauren Winfield-Hill react to the announcement of England and Australia's Ashes squads.There's also discussion about the tour's relentless schedule, the Test being played last and whether it's time for the format of the women's Ashes to change.0:00 Intro / 1:13 Scheduling / 12:06 Warm-up matches / 16:35 Time for a change? / 20:37 Australia / 27:57 England / 33:45 Format / 40:39 Future of women's Tests / 46:38 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and cr...2024-12-2952 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: England's first Test win for a decade, WPL auction review & India vs West IndiesYas Rana, Ben Gardner and Katya Witney react to England beating South Africa by 286 runs in Bloemfontein – their first Test win in a decade.Also on the agenda is India's white-ball series against West Indies and the Women's Premier League auction, while Lauren Winfield-Hill joins Yas to review the Test.0:00 Intro / 1:10 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 13:40 South Africa vs England / 28:02 India vs West Indies / 33:29 Women's Premier League auction / 44:44 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by br...2024-12-2050 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: England win the ODIs, The Hundred's continued pay inequality & previewing the SAvENG TestLoads to get through on this week's show.Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and Katya Witney reflect on England's 2-1 ODI series victory against South Africa and look ahead to the one-off Test, starting on Sunday. There's also chat about the WPL auction and Ireland's series in Bangladesh.Lauren Winfield-Hill joins Yas to discuss the continued pay inequality between the men's and women's Hundred, as well as the emergence of a new Australian white-ball star.0:00 Intro / 2:08 The Hundred pay inequality / 12:46 Australia vs India / 28:06 South Africa vs England ODIs / 37:25 SAvENG Test preview / 44:53...2024-12-1458 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: England's batting struggles & how Melbourne Renegades won the WBBLKatya Witney and Yas Rana review England's defeat in the first match of their ODI series against South Africa and a dominant performance from Australia against India.Lauren Winfield-Hill joins the show to review the WBBL final, as well as discussing the value of inswing in women's cricket and how England can solve their batting struggles.0:00 Intro / 1:09 SAvENG / 10:37 AUSvIND / 13:58 WBBL / 27:03 Inswing / 34:56 England's batting / 44:52 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking do...2024-12-0650 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: What we learned from England's 3-0 T20I series win against South AfricaBen Gardner, Katya Witney and Yas Rana review England’s 3-0 T20I series win in South Africa, as well as touching on the WBBL final and the state of the ODI Women’s Championship.Lauren Winfield-Hill will be on another show later this week to talk about the conclusion of the WBBL in more depth.0:00 Intro / 1:12 SAvENG / 7:22 Sophia Dunkley / 11:32 Resting players / 15:48 Should this be a multi-format points series? / 21:25 WBBL / 24:09 Women's Championship / 28:21 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to trip...2024-12-0234 min
The Cricket Mentoring PodcastBalancing Motherhood with a Cricket Career | Laura BaileyIn this episode, we chat with Cricket Mentoring athlete and Kent all-rounder Laura Bailey. Laura talks us through her journey from cricket beginner to playing country cricket, and the challenges of pregnancy and balancing motherhood with playing cricket.
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Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: A chat with the brains behind the domestic restructure and previewing South Africa vs EnglandYas Rana and Katya Witney discuss the announcement of the 2025 women's schedule and look ahead to England's tour of South Africa.Three special guests join us on this week's show, including Beth Barrett-Wild, the mastermind behind the domestic restructure in England.Surrey Director of Cricket Emma Calvert speaks to Yas, and Katya is joined by South Africa's Anneke Bosch to reflect on her career so far, including that incredible semi-final knock against Australia at the T20 World Cup.0:00 Intro / 1:20 2025 schedule / 9:36 Beth Barrett-Wild, the mastermind behind the restructure / 43:27 Emma Calvert, Surrey's...2024-11-231h 32
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen’s Cricket Weekly: England drop and recall Alice Capsey for South Africa T20Is in the same weekYas Rana and Katya Witney discuss England’s squads to tour South Africa, headlined by Alice Capsey’s exclusion from the T20I side as the World Cup fallout continues.Since that chat was recorded, Capsey has earned a recall following a number of injuries in the squad. Lauren Winfield-Hill chats to Yas about that saga, Courtney Winfield-Hill’s role in the England coaching staff and the latest action from the WBBL.0:00 Intro / 1:12 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 13:10 Alice Capsey / 22:10 Jon Lewis / 31:24 Paige ScholfieldThe Metro Bank Girls...2024-11-1836 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: Celebrating New Zealand's epic World Cup win, with Suzie Bates & Eden CarsonA slightly different episode today. New Zealand legend Suzie Bates chats to Lauren Winfield-Hill and spinner Eden Carson joins Katya Witney to reflect on the White Ferns' historic T20 World Cup triumph in the UAE.0:00 Intro / 1:23 Suzie Bates / 40:30 Eden Carson / 56:33 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket to champion the future of girls’ cricket.2024-11-061h 02
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: Why do England keep underperforming at global T20 tournaments?Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and Katya Witney conduct a deep dive into England's disappointing T20 World Cup campaign, examining what needs to change if they're to win the tournament on home soil in 2026.Lauren Winfield-Hill also joins the show to discuss England's next steps and the start of the WBBL.0:00 Intro / 0:59 Lauren on WBBL & England / 28:56 England deep dive / 41:41 Struggling under pressure / 45:37 Structure / 50:44 The Hundred / 56:02 Captaincy / 59:58 Fitness / 1:03:28 Six hitting / 1:09:36 Personnel changes / 1:13:47 Reasons for optimism / 1:17:46 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims...2024-11-011h 23
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: New Zealand are Women's T20 World Cup championsYas Rana, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Lauren Winfield-Hill review the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, which saw New Zealand beat South Africa in the final on Sunday.0:00 Intro / 1:11 New Zealand / 14:59 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 45:22 South Africa / 53:06 Players of the tournament / 1:00:04 The tournament as a whole / 1:07:42 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket to champion the future of...2024-10-221h 16
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: England shocked by West Indies and crash out of the T20 World CupYas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill try to make sense of England's comprehensive defeat to West Indies last night, which saw them crash out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the group stages.0:00 Intro / 1:16 England vs West Indies / 19:00 Fitness and fielding / 26:10 Smith vs Bell / 29:11 West Indies / 34:26 Group A / 40:29 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to metrobankonline.co.uk/cr...2024-10-1646 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: England's statement win over South Africa, with special guest Tammy BeaumontYas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill review the first week of action from the Women's T20 World Cup. Tammy Beaumont also joins the show, reacting live to England's victory against South Africa in Sharjah alongside Yas and Katya Witney.0:00 Intro / 1:02 Tammy Beaumont / 26:41 T20 World Cup so far / 45:59 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket to ch...2024-10-0951 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen’s Cricket Weekly: Can anyone stop Australia? Previewing the 2024 Women’s T20 World CupYas Rana, Katya Witney and Lauren Winfield-Hill preview the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, which gets underway in the UAE this week.0:00 Intro / 1:09 Part 1: with Lauren Winfield-Hill / 34:27 Part 2: with Yas & Katya / 58:02 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket to champion the future of girls’ cricket.👀 PATREONSign up to our...2024-10-021h 03
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: Is equal pay on the horizon?Yas Rana, Katya Witney and Ben Gardner review the end of the 2024 English season, domestic women's salaries and cover all the latest news from the international game.Lauren Winfield-Hill joins Yas to chat about equal pay and what 2025 currently looks like for Tier 2 counties, while Andy Tennant talks to Katya about Sunrisers' RHF triumph.0:00 Patreon / 3:06 Intro / 4:00 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy / 14:19 Equal pay / 23:25 2025 season / 26:36 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 40:43 Andy Tennant interview / 57:08 Heather Knight / 57:54 AUSvNZ / 59:23 PAKvSA / 1:06:30 Sri Lanka / 1:08:09 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB...2024-09-271h 16
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: What to expect from pitches in the UAE & England's preparations, with Alice CapseyYas Rana, Katya Witney and Cam Ponsonby discuss what to expect from pitches at the T20 World Cup, and chat about concussion checks following a couple of incidents in the first Australia-New Zealand T20I.Alice Capsey joins the show to talk about how England's preparation is going ahead of the showpiece event in the UAE.0:00 Intro / 1:28 England's next generation / 6:48 Concussion checks / 13:11 T20 World Cup pitches / 22:03 Alice Capsey / 34:28 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of...2024-09-1940 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: Ireland go toe-to-toe with England & the battle facing top Associate sidesYas Rana, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Katya Witney and Phil Walker reflect on England's white-ball series against Ireland, which saw a couple of thrilling finishes.There's also chat about the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy semi-finals and England's struggles against particularly slow spin, while Roland Lefebvre joins Katya to discuss the battle facing the top Associate sides.0:00 Intro / 1:03 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy / 6:18 Ireland vs England T20Is / 14:16 Ireland vs England ODIs / 18:56 Spin issues / 24:46 World Cup pitches / 27:16 Netherlands & Associate struggles / 43:45 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with...2024-09-1649 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: Win the toss, win the game? Will dew play a defining role in the T20 World Cup?Yas Rana, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Katya Witney and Ben Gardner discuss how conditions could playing a defining role in the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, as well as reflecting on England's squad composition for the tournament in the UAE.Elsewhere in the show there's chat about England's ongoing series in Ireland and the latest action from the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, while Ireland's Arlene Kelly chats to Katya about her journey so far.0:00 Intro / 1:02 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy / 11:31 Ireland vs England / 19:03 T20 World Cup – part one / 24:56 T20 World Cup – part two / 35:02 England players to wat...2024-09-091h 08
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: England's T20 World Cup squad & fresh faces to take on IrelandYas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss England's squad for the upcoming women's T20 World Cup in the UAE, as well as the selection of a number of fresh faces for their white-ball series against Ireland.Later in the show, Katya Witney is joined by Paige Scholfield, one of those uncapped players picked to face Ireland for the first time.0:00 Intro / 1:02 Women's CPL / 6:04 England's T20 World Cup squad / 14:58 Squads to face Ireland / 21:09 Paige Scholfield interview / 35:26 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB...2024-09-0141 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: Reviewing The Hundred, cricket in Ireland & T20 World Cup moves, with Hayley MatthewsYas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss the fourth season of The Hundred, which saw London Spirit crowned champions at Lord's, as well as the decision to move the T20 World Cup from Bangladesh to the UAE.Elsewhere in the show, Nathan Johns joins Yas for an in-depth discussion about the state of women's cricket in Ireland, while Katya Witney interviews West Indies superstar Hayley Matthews.0:00 Intro / 1:08 The Hundred / 15:50 Yorkshire / 20:52 T20 World Cup / 23:51 Cricket in Ireland / 49:41 Hayley Matthews interview / 1:05:12 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in...2024-08-231h 11
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: The state of the women's Hundred, with Danni WyattFour years into the competition's existence, Katya Witney and Ben Gardner discuss the state of the women's Hundred, as well as trying to pinpoint where it's all gone wrong for Southern Brave in 2024.Elsewhere in the show, Lauren Winfield-Hill joins Katya to chat about Oval Invincibles' campaign, and there's a snippet of Phil Walker's fascinating interview with Danni Wyatt.0:00 Intro / 1:12 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 20:09 Women's Hundred / 36:04 Danni Wyatt / 44:58 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket te...2024-08-1650 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: Should the T20 World Cup stay in Bangladesh? And a chat with Chamari AthapaththuYas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill are joined by a very special guest this week – Sri Lanka legend, Chamari Athapaththu.They discuss Sri Lanka’s historic Asia Cup triumph against India, pathways for Sri Lanka’s women and an incredible few years for Chamari both internationally and on the franchise scene.Later in the show, Yas is joined Bangladesh expert Tawhid Qureshi to discuss the ongoing unrest in the country and how that might impact the Women’s T20 World Cup later this year.0:00 Intro / 1:32 Chamari Athapaththu interview / 17:17 Wisden Cricket Monthly offer / 1...2024-08-0243 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: Reviewing week one of the women's Hundred 2024Lauren Winfield-Hill and Yas Rana review the first week of the women's Hundred.There's chat about Lauren's Oval Invincibles getting off to a winning start, the differences between The Hundred and other competitions, and one of the best uncapped players in the country.Later in the show, Yas is joined by Sara Begg – an ECB coach developer – to talk about what coach developers do and why they're needed.0:00 Intro / 1:39 The Hundred / 19:36 Coaching / 29:23 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to...2024-07-2835 min
The Community Cricket PodcastCricket Clothing Made FOR Girls, BY Girls, with Honor BlackThis week we were lucky enough to sit down and chat with one of the co-creators of Maiden Cricket, Honor Black. Honor (and her sister Cat) are the teenage brains behind the new cricket clothing brand for girls, and she shares the story of their experience in an environment otherwise so tailored towards male participation. We hear about their introduction into cricket, the inspiration behind the brand, the clothing the girls have created, and why. It's fabulous to hear how younger participants can both influence and bring a sense of entrepreneurial spirit, whilst helping to make cricket a truly...2024-07-2330 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen’s Cricket Weekly: England’s unbeaten summer & The Hundred starts, with Alice CapseyLauren Winfield-Hill and Yas Rana look ahead to the start of the 2024 women’s Hundred and reflect on England’s unbeaten summer against Pakistan and New Zealand.England batter Alice Capsey joins the show to discuss the summer, wanting to be a genuine all-rounder, her Test cricket ambitions and more.0:00 Intro / 1:20 The Hundred / 11:06 England vs New Zealand / 17:50 Alice Capsey / 21:18 Alice Capsey interview / 38:02 Domestic restructure update / 41:55 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by bre...2024-07-2147 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyShould we be worried about the state of Test cricket?Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and Katya Witney cover all the latest news from the world of cricket this week.There's more reflection on James Anderson's final Test, discussion about who should replace him at Trent Bridge and a conversation about how the ECB could help Cricket Ireland.Elsewhere in the show there's T20 Blast action, a review of India's 4-1 win in Zimbabwe and an exciting potential debutant for Australia's tour of the UK.Mark Butcher joins Yas to discuss Gus Atkinson and Jamie...2024-07-1655 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: What should the future of women’s Test cricket look like?Lauren Winfield-Hill and Yas Rana look back at the first three T20Is of England’s series against New Zealand that have served up a few clues for how England will attack this year’s T20 World Cup.They also discuss the future of Test cricket and whether it should be held up on a pedestal in the same way that it is in men’s cricket.0:00 Intro / 1:13 England vs New Zealand / 9:19 The future of women's Tests / 18:06 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with t...2024-07-1220 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: England clean sweep New Zealand ODIs & the latest on new county contractsYas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss the latest news around the domestic restructure, England's convincing ODI series victory against New Zealand and Tash Farrant's position in the England setup.0:00 Intro / 0:53 County contracts / 10:45 Tash Farrant / 15:18 ENGvNZ & Lauren Bell / 23:24 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket to champion the future of girls’ cricket.2024-07-0529 min
CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket PodcastRunning the Whole Shooting Match: Ossie Wheatley, cricket administrator (Part 2)Tell us what you think of this episodeOssie begins by talking about his experiences as Chairman of Glamorgan CCC and the difficulties cricket and Glamorgan faced in the late 1970s and early 1980s.We move swiftly talking about the Kerry Packer Circus and it’s impact on the game. Ossie mentions the Tony Grieg affair which arose out of this and then talks about the Gatting affair in 1988 when England captain Mike Gatting was caught on camera pointing his finger at Pakistani umpire Shakoor Rana. For more on that you can go hereht...2024-07-0443 minCC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket PodcastRunning the Whole Shooting Match - Ossie Wheatley, cricket administrator (Part 1)Tell us what you think of this episodeIn this episode we return to our chat with Ossie Wheatley. He finished as a player in 1969 but before that he was already becoming involved in the administration of the game.To begin, he gives us an outline of his career, noting his involvement with English cricket form 1963 onwards. He tells us the various committees on which he served and the roles he undertook including being a Test selector. Latterly, he took up positions with the Sports Council of Wales. Along the way he gives a bit of b...2024-06-2740 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: England hammer New Zealand, and the latest on the Afghanistan women's teamYas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill react to England's convincing win in the first ODI of their series against New Zealand yesterday.They also chat about Ryana MacDonald-Gay's first England call-up, the Charlotte Edwards Cup Finals Day and Smriti Mandhana's incredible performances against South Africa.Later in the show, Katya Witney is joined by Olivia Thornton – CEO of Cricket ACT – to chat about what life is like for the Afghanistan women's cricketers currently living in Australia.0:00 Intro / 1:19 England vs New Zealand / 18:09 Charlotte Edwards Cup / 20:48 India vs South Africa / 23:24 Afghanistan women's team / 41:45 Outro2024-06-2747 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: Lauren Down on her international return after maternity leaveYas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill catch up after a busy week that saw Lauren appointed as captain of Oval Invincibles in The Hundred.They chat about leadership, preview the Charlotte Edwards Cup Finals Day and look ahead to England's series against New Zealand.Later in the show, New Zealand batter Lauren Down joins Katya Witney to discuss her international return after maternity leave, and how she's finding life juggling motherhood with a career as a professional sportswoman.0:00 Intro / 1:44 Lauren becoming captain / 6:08 Charlotte Edwards Cup Finals Day / 10:12 England vs New Zealand / 18:41...2024-06-2136 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: Is there space for a specialist keeper in the women's game?Yas Rana and Ben Gardner react to England’s ODI squad to take on New Zealand, before the rest of the episode explores the role of the wicketkeeper in women’s cricket.Lauren Winfield-Hill talks to Yas about what separates the good from the great, while Rhianna Southby of the Southern Vipers and Southern Brave joins the show, chatting to Katya about her route into the role and experiences so far.0:00 Intro / 1:22 England's squad vs New Zealand / 5:47 Lauren Winfield-Hill on wicketkeeping / 16:14 Rhianna Southby interview / 29:17 OutroThe Metro Bank...2024-06-1435 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: Pakistan icon Bismah Maroof on her 17-year career, retirement and motherhoodPakistan icon Bismah Maroof joins Katya Witney on this week's show to reflect on her incredible international career. They discuss retirement, debuting as a 15-year-old, returning to cricket after becoming a mother and much more.Later in the episode, Yas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill chat about the structures and pathways outside of the 'Big Three' nations, and a young star to keep an eye on in the English domestic game.0:00 Intro / 2:51 Bismah Maroof / 19:20 Pathways and structures / 26:01 International vs domestic / 30:03 Young player to watch / 33:18 OutroThe Metro Bank...2024-06-0739 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: Sciver-Brunt hammers Pakistan & the future of fast bowling, with Lauren BellYas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill reflect on England's 2-0 ODI series victory against Pakistan, with Nat Sciver-Brunt hitting a brilliant 124* in the final match of the series at Chelmsford.England fast bowler Lauren Bell joins the show to look at the summer ahead and her journey so far with Katya Witney, before Tim Wigmore speaks to Yas about the evolution of fast bowling in the women's game.0:00 Intro / 1:43 England vs Pakistan / 14:49 Lauren Bell interview / 24:11 The future of fast bowling / 31:29 OutroThe Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund...2024-05-3137 minThe Community Cricket PodcastCricket Club Culture & People, with John OatesThis week we’re pleased to bring you a conversation with John Oates focussing on best practice around the commercial and marketing areas within cricket. John is the man behind Get Sport Support, a business tailored towards professional and community sports set-ups, and our conversation touches on everything from selling sponsorship and memberships, to community interaction, building a culture, and harnessing volunteers on a short term project basis. John draws together a wealth of industry experience to blend practical principles with genuine insight that will make a difference at your club. Check out details below to sign-up to a se...2024-05-2834 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: England beat Pakistan 3-0, Yorkshire in Tier 1 & Scotland at the World CupFollowing last week's conversations around the new women's domestic structure, Yas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill react to the news that Yorkshire's Tier 1 status has been bumped up to 2026.They also reflect on England's 3-0 T20I series victory against Pakistan as they gear up for the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.Sarah Bryce joins Yas later in the show to discuss Scotland's historic qualification for the T20 World Cup and what it means for cricket in the region.0:00 Intro / 1:04 Yorkshire / 9:18 England vs Pakistan / 23:17 Scotland / 26:35 Sarah Bryce on Scotland's T20 World...2024-05-2344 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: How the new women's domestic structure will change cricket in EnglandYas Rana, Ben Gardner and Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss the most recent restructuring of English women's domestic cricket.They look at why the change is necessary, implications for the counties not chosen – Yorkshire, in Lauren's case – and what impact it will have on the sport.There's also chat about England's ongoing T20I series against Pakistan, with Heather Knight's side recovering from 11-4 to win the first match at Edgbaston by 53 runs.0:00 Intro / 1:43 Lauren Winfield-Hill on Yorkshire missing out on Tier 1 / 23:21 Domestic restructuring / 35:58 England vs Pakistan / 45:04 OutroThe...2024-05-1650 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyWomen's Cricket Weekly: Heather Knight on her eight years as England captain & ENGvPAK squads announcedOn the first ever episode of the Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast, Yas Rana and Lauren Winfield-Hill are joined by England captain Heather Knight.They discuss leadership, Knight's experiences in the job, how it's changed over the years, competing against Australia and much more.Later in the episode, Katya Witney joins Yas to reflect on the latest round of Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy fixtures and England's squads for the series against Pakistan.0:00 Intro / 1:55 Heather Knight interview / 37:43 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy / 41:00 England squads / 51:30 Pakistan / 53:20 OutroThe...2024-05-0957 minCC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket PodcastThe Museum at the Home of Cricket: An Interview with Neil Robinson (Part 2)Tell us what you think of this episodeNeil begins by outlining the story of the stuffed sparrow that is one of the more unusual items in the MCC Museum and one that has a link to Glamorgan as the ball that was bowled immediately before the sparrow was discovered was bowled by Jahangir Khan, father of Majid Khan, Glamorgan’s first overseas player.The discussion then moves on to books and, in particular, the books that have been written, wholly or in the main, after research at the MCC library and archive. The following boo...2024-04-2533 minWisden Cricket WeeklyThe purpose of county cricket: What does the future hold for second tier counties?Yas Rana, Phil Walker, Katya Witney and Ben Gardner talk all things county cricket, including the Kookaburra vs Dukes debate and the allocation of the eight Tier One women's counties.There's also discussion on the latest round of the County Championship, reflection on the previous week's IPL action and an incredible innings from Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu.Yas speaks to Simon Cook, Kent's Director of Cricket, about player recruitment and Kent missing out on Tier One status, while Mark Butcher also joins the show to discuss the state of the county game.2024-04-241h 37The Community Cricket PodcastEngaging via Backyard Cricket, with Alex SmithWe delve into new areas this week, via a conversation with Alex Smith, one of the co-founders of Backyard Cricket England. We hear how the burgeoning backyard cricketing scene in Australia proved the inspiration for a UK equivalent, the resultant Backyard Ashes series, and how the ‘jumpers for goalposts’ spirit of this form of the game can make for an easy entry but fun alternative brand of cricket for players of all ages to enjoy. Enjoy the show! Notes on podcast series: The Community Cricket Podcast is brought to you by Twenty...2024-04-1621 minCC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket PodcastA Passion for Cricket. A Passion for North Wales: An Interview with Sue WellsTell us what you think of this episodeIn this episode we talk to Sue Wells, Area Manager for Cricket Wales North.Her Cricket Wales biography can be found here:https://cricketwales.org.uk/our-team/sue-wellsSue tells us about her early life in Shropshire and the farming family she was born into. She remembers never being without sport in her life and her first love was kicking a ball. She joined her first team aged 7 or 8 and joined her first organised club, Wem Town. Sue talks about her football career, winn...2024-04-0241 minThe Community Cricket PodcastEnergising Wheelchair Cricket, with Russ CarterRuss Carter is a man who wears many hats, including that of coach, player and cricket equipment business owner. However it’s in his role at the forefront of the development of wheelchair cricket that we focus on for this episode, as Russ explains how becoming a wheelchair user himself led to his immersion into the expansion and enjoyment of cricket for others in similar siutations. From situation-specific rules, playing locations and equipment, to the drive for more players of all abilities, it is hard not to be inspired by Russ’ determination and remorseless energies to ensure that cricket trul...2024-02-2028 minThe Community Cricket PodcastInspirational Cricket in Czechia, with Chris PearceThis week we have the pleasure of a conversation with Chris Pearce to share with you. Chris runs the Kriketová Akademie in Czechia, and provides a truly fascinating insight into the challenges of energising a minority sport in a country where cricket goes largely unseen. Chris’ energy and passion are evident throughout, as he provides a masterclass in how to both cajole and inspire, whilst also reassuring parents that no horses are required! You won’t want to miss this. Enjoy the show! Notes on podcast series: The Community Cricket Podcast is brou...2024-02-0637 min
The Cricket PodcastThe Cricket Quiz of 2023This is a special episode of The Cricket Podcast, looking back on 2023. Ross and Max go head-to-head to see who knows the most about cricket, by recalling events from cricket in 2023.Featuring topics from throughout the year, including the IPL, The Ashes, The Cricket World Cup and more!VOTE CRICKET PODCAST - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-cricket-podcast/Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket...2024-01-141h 04The Community Cricket PodcastDigitally Managing Your Cricket Club, with Scott McKechnieFor our first episode of the new year we speak with Scott McKechnie, skipper and committee member at Dartford Cricket Club, former international wicketkeeper for Hong Kong and founder & CEO at PLAI Sport. Scott has devised an app that is designed to manage your cricket club’s affairs, generating more engagement and income, whilst taking less of your time to do so. Intrigued to hear more..? Listen on..! Notes on podcast series: The Community Cricket Podcast is brought to you by Twenty 20 Community Cricket Ltd, a not-for-profit organ...2024-01-0928 minWisden Cricket WeeklyIs this the week that Test cricket died? South Africa name second-string squad for New Zealand tourA cheery start to 2024! Is this the week that Test cricket died?Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana ponder what the future of Test and international cricket could look like after South Africa announced a second-string squad to tour New Zealand.The Proteas’ squad includes seven uncapped players and a new captain, with the wholesale changes coming as a result of the Test series overlapping with the second season of SA20, South Africa’s franchise T20 competition.Elsewhere there’s discussion about Australia’s victory against Pakistan at the MCG, the India-Australia women’s...2024-01-0257 minWisden Cricket WeeklyChristmas special part one: How should Lyon and Warner be remembered, and the threat the MLC poses for county cricketMark Butcher, Phil Walker, Katya Witney and Yas Rana look back at a busy week in international cricket as the England men’s side continued their tour of the Caribbean with mixed success, losing their first two T20Is before Phil Salt and Harry Brook kept the series alive in thrilling fashion in the third fixture.England women succumbed to a heavy defeat in their one-off Test in Mumbai as their batting unit failed to fire - how will Australia fare in similar conditions?There’s also discussion on Nathan Lyon and David Warner after both...2023-12-191h 26Wisden Cricket WeeklyEngland’s white-ball re-reset, counties in trouble and the footballisation of cricket transfersWill Macpherson joins Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Yas Rana on this week’s show to talk about England’s upcoming tour of West Indies (that starts this Sunday!), IPL retention day and India’s ongoing T20I series against Australia that started just four days after the end of the 2023 World Cup.Will also provides insight on what’s going on at Sussex and Middlesex, two counties that have had difficult winters so far.Mark Butcher joins the show to look ahead to England's white-ball tour of the Caribbean.//2023-11-281h 26The Community Cricket PodcastEp 16: An Environmental Focus to Benefit Your Cricket Club, with Bob PeirceWe veer into new territory this week via a conversation with Bob Peirce from Sidcup Cricket Club. Bob is the driving force behind many of the sports club’s environmentally focussed activities, from improving the aesthetics of the playing and surrounding areas, to dramatically reducing energy costs and driving efficiency through a range of endeavours, both large and small. Though Sidcup CC is part of a bigger sports club set-up, there are valuable lessons here for all cricket clubs, regardless of size; enjoy the show! Notes on podcast series: The Community Cric...2023-11-1426 minWisden Cricket WeeklyAustralia get off the mark and a closer look at Sri Lankan cricket | World Cup Daily #11Australia beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in Lucknow to get their 2023 World Cup campaign up and running.Sri Lankan cricket writer Estelle Vasudevan joins Yas Rana to give her perspective on Sri Lanka’s tournament so far, as well as their up-and-down recent record in international cricket.Ben Gardner also shares his thoughts on Australia’s first win of the tournament.You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok:https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCrichttps://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/http...2023-10-1626 min
Wisden Cricket WeeklyJason Roy’s World Cup exclusion and the future of Test cricket, with Kemar RoachIn a bumper episode, Jo Harman, Ben Gardner, Katya Witney and Yas Rana react to the announcement of England’s World Cup squad which saw the exclusion of 2019 World Cup hero Jason Roy. There’s discussion on the end of the English international summer, Mohammed Siraj’s heroics in the Asia Cup final and Leicestershire’s epic One-Day Cup final victory over Hampshire.Kemar Roach joins the show to talk about what makes Surrey so consistent as well as sharing his thoughts on the current state of both West Indies and Test cricket. Mark Butcher then shares his thou...2023-09-201h 31The Community Cricket PodcastEmpowering Young People through Cricket, with Chris WhitakerThis week our conversation is with Chris Whitaker, chair of the management committee of the Young Leaders in Cricket Programme; as the name suggests it is an initiative designed to improve and develop leadership and life skills through cricket, targeted at teenagers aged fourteen to sixteen. The programme encompasses a number of elements designed to encourage young people to take on voluntary roles at their clubs, from coaching to groundskeeping, and umpiring to scoring via fundraising and collaboration. A brilliant programme, it manages to develop new volunteers, as well as life skills amongst its participants, it is no surprise...2023-09-1937 min
The Last WicketDifferent Class: The Untold Story of English CricketHistorian Duncan Stone chats with host Mayank about this recent book - Different Class: The Untold Story of English Cricket. This book was shortlisted for the Cricket Writers Club 'Book of the Year' 2022 and the Sunday Times Sports Book Awards 'Cricket Book of the Year' 2023.“A modern-day John Arlott: uncomfortable but indispensable reading for those who love cricket but may so far have avoided Duncan Stone’s vital home truths about the game.” - Peter Hain, former chairman of the Stop the Seventy Tour campaign and Labour Peer"In this fascinating journey through history, Duncan Stone...2023-09-1153 min
Cricket CasualsSpecial Guest Episode with Can You CricketWelcome to the Cricket Casuals Podcast! Get ready for an absolute cricketing treat in our 8th episode! Join your favorite casual cricket enthusiasts, Aidan, John, Mutz, and Adam, as they dive into the world of cricket with none other than the cricket content extraordinaire, CanYouCricket (Gareth)! In this episode, we get up close and personal with Gareth as he takes us on a journey through his incredible cricketing career. Ever wondered how he became the sensation he is today? Well, the boys have got you covered! They've gathered questions from their dedicated followers, allowing Gareth to share his inspiring cricketing...2023-08-2550 minThe Community Cricket PodcastCulture, Values and Behaviour in Junior Cricket, with Simon HardsThis week we chat with Simon Hards, the Assistant Director of Cricket Participation for the Surrey Cricket Foundation. Simon was a key figure in the creation and implementation of a new Values and Behaviours Framework for the Surrey Junior Cricket Championship. The framework was created to further develop a positive culture in which young people can learn to love the game of cricket in Surrey, and consists of three core values (Spirit, Inclusion and Enjoyment) from which a number of key behaviours form across specific stakeholder groups (coaches/team managers, parents, guardians & spectators and players). W...2023-07-1840 minWisden Cricket WeeklyOld Trafford Test preview, Australia retain women's Ashes & Yashasvi Jaiswal scores debut Test century, with Ollie Robinson | Wisden Cricket Weekly PodcastMark Butcher, Phil Walker, Katya Witney and Ben Gardner preview the fourth men’s Ashes Test at Old Trafford. England announced just one change to their XI for the must-win clash earlier today, with James Anderson replacing Ollie Robinson.A Wisden.com columnist throughout the Ashes, Robinson also joins the show from the 19:00 mark to review England’s thrilling victory at Headingley and reflect on the series as a whole so far.Elsewhere in the show the panel discuss the women’s Ashes - which saw Australia retain the urn despite England’s best efforts - Somers...2023-07-171h 26CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket PodcastMr Wooller's Legacy - A History of Cricket at Colwyn Bay and in Denbigshire (Part 1)Tell us what you think of this episodeThis book, written and published to coincide with the centenary of Colwyn Bay Cricket Club, looks at the history of cricket in Denbigshire besides tracing how the club based in Rhos-on-Sea has become the venue for top class cricket in North Wales, as well as Glamorgan's northern outpost for first class cricket.For a brief review of the book you can go here:https://www.cricketweb.net/books/colwyn-bay/In this first of two episodes we talk to co authors David Parry and...2023-07-1236 min