Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Daggers and Lyds | Mel Jones joins for a big Ashes preview

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mel Jones joins Daggers and Lyds this week for a big Ashes preview. We discuss how huge Meg Lanning's injury will be for both sides and what this mean...

The Ashes: What are the big questions facing England? | Nasser & Athers' series preview

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Ward is joined by Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton to look ahead to this summer's Ashes series. They discuss whether England need a Plan B, how...

'I started through self-doubt' | Behind Brendon McCullum's philosophy

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In an extended interview, Brendon McCullum sits down with Ian Ward to break down the coaching philosophy behind England's new brand of Test cricket.Wa...

Daggers and Lyds | Kate Cross talks parasites, Ashes preparations and becoming a Northern Super Charger!

30 May 2023

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Daggers and Lyds are joined by Kate Cross who discusses her recent issues with illness caused by a parasite and how she's feeling now ahead of The Ash...

Daggers and Lyds | Lauren Winfield-Hill on loving her cricket and Ashes expectations

19 May 2023

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Daggers and Lyds are joined by Lauren Winfield-Hill, who opens up about rediscovering her love of cricket and her aim to be a part of England's plans ...

Daggers and Lyds | Katherine Sciver-Brunt talks retirement and what's next

10 May 2023

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Daggers and Lyds are joined by Katherine Sciver-Brunt, with it recently being announced that she has retired from international cricket, after 267 app...

Daggers and Lyds | Grace Scrivens talks World Cup, England ambitions & The Hundred

04 May 2023

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Daggers and Lyds are joined by Grace Scrivens to reflect on her experience leading England's Under-19s to the final of the T20 World Cup. She also dis...

Daggers and Lyds | Tash Farrant talks stress fractures and women's boxer shorts!

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daggers and Lyds are joined by Tash Farrant who discusses her recovery from a stress fracture of the back, how much she is looking ahead to The Hundre...

Daggers and Lyds | Issy Wong and Sophie Devine on Aussie pay deals, WPL and The Hundred

13 Apr 2023

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Issy Wong and Sophie Devine join Daggers and Lyds to discuss the new pay deal for Australia's female cricketers. They also give their thoughts on how ...

'I'm not going to change anything': Ben Stokes on The Ashes, attacking cricket and his fitness

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

England Test captain Ben Stokes chats to Sky Sports Cricket's Nasser Hussain ahead of this summer’s Ashes series, insisting that his team’s attack...

Liam Livingstone talks T20 World Cup glory, Ashes hopes & IPL return

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

England's Liam Livingstone joins Ian Ward to discuss his imminent return to action in the IPL following a long injury lay-off. He also reflects on Eng...

Daggers and Lyds | Charlotte Edwards on WPL glory and Hundred draft

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte Edwards joins Daggers and Lyds to reflect on winning the WPL with Mumbai Indians, what it’s like to coach in a different country with Lydi...

Daggers and Lyds | The Hundred draft analysis with Tammy Beaumont

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tammy Beaumont joins Daggers and Lyds to run through the big moves and surprises from The Hundred draft and how her role as Welsh Fire captain played ...

Daggers and Lyds | Heather Knight talks Ashes, WPL and Mankads

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have a new strand for the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast! Daggers and Lyds - aka Charles Dagnall and Lydia Greenway - will be talking all things Women'...

Finances, opportunities, equality - how women's cricket is growing

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

England batter Tammy Beaumont joins Ian Ward and Steven Finn to look at the growth of women's cricket, which is continuing through the inaugural Women...

What next for England central contracts as franchise cricket booms?

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain look at the difficulties England face picking squads with so many of their players involved in franchise white-bal...

'Administrators were asleep at the wheel' - how franchise cricket is impacting international game

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain and Ian Ward discuss the rise of franchise cricket and the impact it is having on the international game. Is Test cri...

Historic win in Pakistan: The rapid transformation of England's 'no fear' team

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, plus Stuart Broad, Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton and Mark Butcher explore how England's 'no fea...

Karachi 2000 | The famous win in the dark

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Athers and Nasser recall England's famous win in the dark against Pakistan back in 2000, the only time they have ever won at the ground.Watch every ep...

James Anderson joins Nasser Hussain | Ben Stokes' leadership, Bazball in the Ashes and the secret to his longevity

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James Anderson joins Nasser Hussain for a quick chat about the attacking mindset that Ben Stokes' Test side have instilled, whether Bazball can work i...

Ramiz Raja joins Athers for a chat about the state of Pakistan cricket

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

PCB chief Ramiz Raja talks to Michael Atherton about England's tour of Pakistan, the security surrounding the Tests, the pitches we've seen so far and...

Stuart Broad discusses England's Test transformation and how ‘enjoyment’ is their idea of victory

09 Dec 2022

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Stuart Broad sits down with Ian Ward, Mark Butcher, Nasser Hussain and Mark Atherton to discuss England’s transformation under Brendon McCullum and ...

A sit-down with ECB chairman Richard Thompson

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

County cricket, the ECB setup, the future of The Hundred, franchises and the future of Test cricket are all discussed as ECB chairman Richard Thompson...

Jos Buttler Special: England captain reflects on T20 World Cup glory

01 Dec 2022

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England white-ball captain Jos Buttler joins Sky Sports' Ian Ward and Kumar Sangakkara to discuss his side’s T20 World Cup success in Australia in N...

England in Pakistan preview: Will Bazball work? Rehan Ahmed's selection and winning in the dark in Karachi

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain and The Daily Telegraph's Nick Hoult look ahead to England's Test series in Pakistan.They talk about how things have ...

Brendon McCullum on returning to Pakistan, playing entertaining cricket and picking Rehan Ahmed

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Atherton sits down to talk with England head coach, Brendon McCullum as his side prepare to return to play their first Test series in Pakistan...

Jos Buttler Special: England skipper on T20 World Cup final, playing Pakistan at the MCG and leadership

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the T20 World Cup final against Pakistan, England skipper Jos Buttler sits down with Michael Atherton and Eoin Morgan to reflect on his capta...

T20 World Cup final preview: England's batting vs Pakistan's bowling - and what about a Super Over?!

11 Nov 2022

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Nasser Hussain and Eoin Morgan join Ian Ward to preview Sunday's T20 World Cup final between England and Pakistan at the MCG. The pundits reflect on J...

England vs India preview: Suryakumar Yadav's stunning form - and will Jos Buttler select an extra bowler?

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Ward, Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain look ahead to the T20 World Cup semi-final between England and India, discussing the 'incredible' Suryak...

England vs Sri Lanka Preview: How will the pitch challenge England?

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Ward and Nasser Hussain look ahead to England’s T20 World Cup clash against Sri Lanka, following a brilliant victory over New Zealand. The pair ...

England vs New Zealand Preview: Do England need to make changes?

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Ward, Simon Doull and Michael Atherton look ahead to England’s crunch clash against New Zealand, and all the big talking points from the T20 Wor...

'England are the most in-form team at T20 World Cup'

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Morgan and Ian Ward look ahead to England's T20 World Cup opener against Afghanistan on Saturday, discussing Reece Topley's tournament-ending inj...

T20 World Cup preview: Ben Stokes' role and who are tournament favourites?

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sky Sports Cricket's Ian Ward, Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, plus CricViz's Freddie Wilde, preview the T20 World Cup, discussing England's sele...

England's 'pipeline of talent' | Michael Atherton chats to the ECB about the pathway for the next generation

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Atherton chats to Mo Bobat, the ECB's Performance Director for men's cricket, and David Court, the ECB's Player Identification Lead about the ...

Sir Andrew Strauss discusses the principles of the high-performance review | 'We can't keep everyone happy'

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sir Andrew Strauss, Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain, Ian Ward and Kevin Pietersen discuss some of the recommendations put forward in the ECB high-per...

Rob Key backs high-performance review | 'We're trying to make a better system'

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

England's managing director of men's cricket, Rob Key, gives his thoughts on Sir Andrew Strauss' high-performance review into English cricket and thei...

Graeme Smith on South Africa's new T20 league, the future of Test cricket and captaining the Proteas to world No 1

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith joins Michael Atherton and Ian Ward to discuss the importance of his country's new T20 league, the future of ...

What should England’s domestic cricket structure look like?

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sir Andrew Strauss, who is chairing a high-performance review into English cricket, joins Michael Atherton to discuss the domestic structure, if the c...

'I want to play all three formats': Jonny Bairstow exclusive interview

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jonny Bairstow talks to Sky Sports' Michael Atherton about the relentless schedule for the modern-day cricketer, but insists he wants to play all thre...

Cut the number of Test teams? Is the 50-over game under threat? How to solve cricket's congested calendar

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Morgan, Michael Atherton, Mark Butcher, Ravi Shastri and Shaun Pollock discuss the congested nature of the cricketing schedule and how things mig...

Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid discuss faith, the Hajj pilgrimage and team-mate support

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

England stars Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid tell Eoin Morgan what their faith means to them and their families, explain why the Hajj pilgrimage is importa...

'In the Zone' - Kevin Pietersen and Mark Butcher on sporting nirvana, in-form Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes' batting

03 Jul 2022

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Kevin Pietersen and Mark Butcher join Ian Ward to discuss what it feels like to be 'in the zone' as a sportsman, plus reflect on Jonny Bairstow's blis...

Eoin Morgan and the art of captaincy, Zak Crawley's continued struggles for form, and Moeen Ali's future

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sky Sports Cricket's Michael Atherton, Mark Butcher, Ravi Shastri and The Guardian's cricket correspondent Ali Martin look through the Sunday papers a...

England's 'Bazball' revolution, Azeem Rafiq's return to Headingley, and the future of Women's Test cricket

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sky Sports Cricket's Michael Atherton, Mark Butcher and Mel Jones and Press Association cricket correspondent Rory Dollard look through the Sunday pap...

'Ben Stokes just gets captaincy' - Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton on England skipper's tactics, mentality and instinct

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Ben Stokes having made a successful start as England captain, two men who used to do the job, Sky Sports' Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, lo...

England vs New Zealand: 1st Test review

06 Jun 2022

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Nasser Hussain and Simon Doull join Ian Ward to look back on England's five wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's - discussing Ben S...

Shane Warne's 'Ball of the Century' revisited

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

June 4 marked 29 years since the late, great Shane Warne delivered the 'Ball of the Century' to Mike Gatting. Warne's former captain, Mark Taylor, plu...

Stokes and McCullum talk England's new Test era

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Ward speaks to Ben Stokes and Michael Atherton chats with Brendon McCullum at the start of a new era for England men's Test squad. The newly appoi...

England v New Zealand 1st Test preview

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Ward, Simon Doull, Nasser Hussain & Mark Butcher preview England's 1st Test against New Zealand.Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podc...

Nasser Hussain meets Rob Key

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nasser Hussain sits down with his former Sky Sports colleague Rob Key for an in-depth interview following his appointment as England's new managing di...

The Hundred Draft podcast: 2022 playing squads revealed

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Dagnall and Charlotte Edwards are joined by Sophie Molineux, Fran Wilson, Sam Curran and Adam Zampa to give their thoughts on the big-name pla...

'Juggernaut' Australia outclass England to win Women's World Cup

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All the reaction following Australia's 71-run victory over England in the Women's World Cup final as the Southern Stars won the tournament for a seven...

Who has been retained in The Hundred? Plus, Shane Warne on Justin Langer and James Anderson

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Warne and Charlotte Edwards join Rob Key and Nasser Hussain to look at how The Hundred squads are shaping up for the 2022 season following Deadl...

England's next step | Was Root lucky to remain in charge? Did Broad and Anderson deserve to be dropped?

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob, Nasser and Athers discuss England's management upheaval following the dismal Ashes tour, whether Joe Root deserves another chance as Test captain...

England's week of change - and would Justin Langer be a good fit as head coach?

05 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nasser Hussain reflects on the departures of Ashley Giles and Chris Silverwood from the ECB, whether Justin Langer would be a good fit as England's ne...

Has The Hundred been a success? Has the tournament won over its critics?

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nasser Hussain, Rob Key and Lydia Greenway are joined by the ECB's Beth Barrett-Wild, Southern Brave spinner Jake Lintott and PA cricket correspondent...

County schedule, split coaches and stop the Ashes obsession - how do England fix their Test cricket?

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nasser Hussain, Ian Ward, Michael Atherton and Rob Key dissect England's humbling 4-0 Ashes defeat and look at ways the side can boost their Test cric...

A gripping Sydney finish, Crawley adds impetus - and who should be England's wicketkeeper?

09 Jan 2022

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Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton, Ian Ward and Roy Key discuss England's nerve-shredding draw in Sydney, quality innings from Zak Crawley and Jonny Ba...

England's Ashes thrashing: Why the batting struggles and will Chris Silverwood be sacked?

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nasser Hussain, Rob Key, Michael Atherton and Ian Ward reflect on England's crushing defeat at the MCG, which ensured they lost the Ashes series insid...

Second Ashes Test review: England outplayed after poor decisions

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After England fell to a 275-run defeat in the second Ashes Test against Australia, Mike Atherton, Nasser Hussain and Rob Key joined Ian Ward to reflec...

Second Ashes Test preview: Can England hit back in Adelaide?

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With England looking to fight back in the second Ashes Test - a day-nighter in Adelaide - Mike Atherton, Nasser Hussain and Rob Key join Ian Ward to d...

First Ashes Test review: What could England have done differently?

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Following defeat in the opening Ashes Test, Nasser Hussain, Mike Atherton and Rob Key reflect on what England could have been done differently in Bris...

Ashes preview: What can England do to regain the urn?

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the start of the Ashes less than a week away, Nasser Hussain, Mike Atherton and Rob Key join Ian Ward to discuss the challenge facing England to ...

Australia win T20 World Cup after crushing New Zealand

14 Nov 2021

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All the reaction from Dubai as Australia claim their maiden T20 World Cup title after thumping New Zealand by eight wickets. Winning captain Aaron Fin...

‘Discrimination is not banter’ – Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton on Azeem Rafiq investigation

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton discuss Yorkshire’s handling of the Azeem Rafiq investigation, why the England and Wales Cricket Board has to co...

Brilliant Buttler sinks Sri Lanka – England on brink of World Cup semi-finals

01 Nov 2021

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We hear from Man of the Match Jos Buttler after his maiden T20 international ton – a 67-ball 101 not out – helped England to victory over Sri Lank...

'Genius' Buttler and bowlers star again - England trounce Australia in T20 World Cup

30 Oct 2021

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All the reaction from England's thumping eight-wicket win over Australia in the T20 World Cup. Tammy Beaumont, Rob Key, Nasser Hussain and Michael Ath...

Roy's rampage, magnificent Mills and the fifth bowler conundrum - England vs Bangladesh reaction

27 Oct 2021

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Sky Sports pundits Mike Atherton, Nasser Hussain, Rob Key and guest Alex Tudor reflect on England's ICC T20 World Cup win over Bangladesh - plus hear ...

Malan, Morgan and Pakistan's win over India - a statistical look at the T20 World Cup

25 Oct 2021

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Rob Key is joined by Michael Atherton and CricViz's Freddie Wilde for a light-hearted statistical look at the opening stages of the ICC Men's T20 Worl...

T20 World Cup: Would Eoin Morgan leave himself out and how will England do?

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nasser Hussain, Rob Key, Michael Atherton and Ian Ward discuss the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, including England's chances, Eoin Morgan's poor form with ...

Reviewing England Women's summer and looking ahead to a bumper 2022

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Butcher, Ebony Rainford-Brent and Lydia Greenway reflect on England's series wins over India and New Zealand this summer, while head coach Lisa K...

England 'confident Ashes will take place'

12 Aug 2021

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England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison talks to Sky Sports Cricket's Mike Atherton about the prospects of this winter's Ashes ta...

Rohit Sharma Exclusive: Batting, Bollywood and challenges of Test cricket

12 Aug 2021

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India batsman Rohit Sharma sits down with Sky Sports' Dinesh Karthik to discuss his approach to batting, being described as having 'lazy elegance' at ...

Will The Ashes go ahead? Plus, Root delivers under pressure

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guardian cricket correspondent Ali Martin joins David Lloyd and Michael Atherton at Trent Bridge to discuss whether The Ashes is in doubt, one of Joe ...

Virat Kohli Exclusive: India captain talks to Dinesh Karthik about fitness, fame, leadership and future of Test cricket

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Virat Kohli, speaking exclusively to Sky Sports' Dinesh Karthik, opens up about his feisty attitude on the field, turning his fitness around, captaini...

Nathan Leamon Special: The rise of the analyst, coded signals and the DRS revolution

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sky Sports' Michael Atherton talks to England analyst Nathan Leamon about the rise of data in cricket, with the pair discussing coded signals, the DRS...

England vs New Zealand preview: Should Anderson and Broad play together - and what will England's new boys bring?

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Knight is joined by Niall O'Brien and Adam Collins to preview England's two-Test series against New Zealand. The panel discuss whether James Ande...

World Test Championship Final: Are India or New Zealand favourites?

30 May 2021

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Nick Knight is joined by Adam Collins and Niall O'Brien to preview the World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand at The Ageas Bowl f...

Spinwash '93 preview: Michael Atherton and Neil Fairbrother on England's chaotic tour of India

29 May 2021

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Michael Atherton catches up with former team-mate Neil Fairbrother to reflect on England's madcap tour of India in 1993, the story of which will be to...

Bumble's all-time Lancashire team: Who joins Andrew Flintoff and James Anderson in the side?

28 May 2021

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David Lloyd picks his all-time Lancashire side from players he has seen, played with or coached - with no overseas players allowed as he focuses on lo...

Black Lives Matter Special: Taking a knee - and is enough being done to tackle racism?

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder, Michael Holding and Ebony Rainford-Brent join Ian Ward and Nasser Hussain to discuss Black Lives...

Who makes Glamorgan's greatest ever XI?

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With Sky Sports showing this week's LV= Insurance County Championship clash at Sophia Gardens, Mike Atherton and David 'Bumble' Lloyd join former Glam...

Australia's Ashes preps, county comebacks and some club cricket crackers!

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Freelance broadcaster and journalist Adam Collins joins Rob Key, Nasser Hussain and Mike Atherton on The Cricket Show to assess Australia's strength i...

Was Ed Smith successful for England? Plus, the rising stars of county cricket

22 Apr 2021

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Nasser Hussain and Rob Key are joined by Michael Atherton and David Lloyd to reflect on Ed Smith's departure as national selector and rate how he perf...

Phil Tufnell Special: Trials and tribulations of England's 1993 Spinwash tour to India

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former England spinner Phil Tufnell joins Rob Key, Nasser Hussain and Mike Atherton on The Cricket Show to discuss his playing days with England - inc...

2021 IPL preview, solving the crowded county schedule and cricket rants!

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Key and Nasser Hussain are joined by David Lloyd and Mark Butcher to preview the 2021 County Championship and IPL seasons. The guys also rant abou...

Eoin Morgan Special: English cricket is healthy but formats need space to grow

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

England white-ball skipper Eoin Morgan joins Nasser Hussain and Rob Key on The Cricket Show to assess his team's T20 and ODI progress in India, plus a...

Kevin Pietersen Special: What's England's best T20 lineup and why rotate in Tests?

25 Mar 2021

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Kevin Pietersen joins Nasser Hussain and Rob Key on The Cricket Show to discuss England's 'rest and rotation' policy this winter, he looks at their be...

Ashley Giles on England ambitions in challenging year; CricViz's T20 stats & trends

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

England men's managing director Ashley Giles joins Nasser Hussain and Rob Key on The Cricket show to reflect on the 3-1 Test series loss in India and ...

Eoin Morgan Special: England’s strongest squad step up World Cup plans in India T20 series

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

England's white-ball captain Eoin Morgan joins Sky Sports Cricket's Mike Atherton to preview the five-match ODI series against India - the skipper exp...

How can England respond after heavy defeat in India?

06 Mar 2021

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After England slumped to an innings defeat in the fourth Test in India, confirming a 3-1 series defeat, Nasser Hussain, Mike Atherton and Rob Key join...

Charlotte Edwards and Isabelle Westbury on the challenges facing women in sport

04 Mar 2021

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Former England captain Charlotte Edwards and journalist Isabelle Westbury join Nasser Hussain and Rob Key on The Cricket Show to discuss the challenge...

Monty Panesar Special on England and India's spinners, plus his Test career and mental health struggles

03 Mar 2021

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Former spinner Monty Panesar joins Nasser Hussain and Rob Key on The Cricket Show to assess the slow bowlers in the on-going series between India and ...

Was the Ahmedabad pitch fit for Test cricket? Did England get their team selection wrong?

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Ward, Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton and Rob Key reflect on England's two-day defeat to India in the pink-ball game in Ahmedabad, discussing whe...

The Hundred to start with historic women's game. Plus, which squads look strong?

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Ward, Nasser Hussain and Ebony Rainford-Brent are joined by Charlotte Edwards to discuss The Hundred launching with a women's match and what impac...

Alex Hales 'desperate' for England return. Plus, how do you manage maverick players?

18 Feb 2021

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Alex Hales tells The Hussain and Key Cricket Show that he is 'desperate' to play for England again and that it was 'sickening' to miss the 2019 World ...

Jack Leach on England's tour of India, plus the nature versus nuture debate!

11 Feb 2021

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England spinner Jack Leach joins Nasser Hussain and Rob Key on The Cricket Show to look back on the first Test against India - and ahead to the second...

Joe Root on his 100th Test and England's toughest of challenges in India

04 Feb 2021

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England captain Joe Root joins Nasser Hussain and Rob Key to to look back on a journey that has brought him 100 Test caps and ahead to the challenges ...

'Likeable' England beat Sri Lanka and now face 'formidable' India

25 Jan 2021

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Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton dissect England's 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka after yet another batting collapse from the home side, hail Joe Ro...

Root's masterclass, DRS decisions and Dickwella's playful sledging

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kumar Sangakkara salutes - and says he learnt from - Joe Root's 186 against Sri Lanka, plus Michael Atherton and Rob Key assess the decisions for the ...