Sky Sports Cricket Podcast
Episodes
All in a spin - Mark Wood's World Cup final
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
England seamer Mark Wood gives an emotional account of the World Cup final, including why he sat on a washing machine, why he regrets overdressing and...
Have England learnt anything in New Zealand?
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have England learnt anything during their 1-0 Test series defeat in New Zealand? Nasser Hussain and Rob Key assess on The Cricket Debate as well as lo...
Big knock for Pope - and will England win?
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Key and Graham Onions guest on The Cricket Debate to discuss Ollie Pope's maiden Test fifty, Joe Root's third double century and how England shoul...
'Root and Burns showed mental toughness'
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Key and Robert Croft guest on The Cricket Debate to dissect Joe Root and Rory Burns' centuries as well as Burns' run out, while the thorny issue o...
Key vs Colvile - and New Zealand on top
30 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Key and Charles Colvile feverishly debate conditions in county cricket, plus reflect on day two of the second New Zealand vs England Test with Jon...
Ian Smith: My Life in Commentary
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
He enjoyed an illustrious playing career for New Zealand but to many around the world Ian Smith will be best known as ‘Smithy’, the commentator. I...
'England caught cold over wicketkeepers'
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alec Stewart told The Cricket Debate that England will never again go on tour without a second frontline wicket-keeper in their squad as he and fellow...
England's recipe for success & signature dishes
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
David Lloyd, Michael Atherton and Ian Ward assess England's chances of levelling the series in New Zealand and reveal their signature dishes.Watch eve...
'No defence for England's innings defeat'
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alec Stewart says England's innings thrashing at Mount Maunganui was indefensible as he and fellow Cricket Debate guest Graham Onions assess the touri...
Giles on backing Root and picking Silverwood
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Giles, England's managing director of men's cricket, tells Ian Ward why Joe Root is the right man to captain the side, why he picked Chris Silv...
Will England save the first Test?
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alec Stewart and Jonathan Trott guest on The Cricket Debate to assess whether England can salvage a draw in the first Test against New Zealand and whe...
'England and Root need x-factor bowlers'
23 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nasser Hussain and Ryan Sidebottom assess a tough day for England on The Cricket Debate, saying Joe Root's side need 'x-factor' bowlers away from home...
'Don't criticise Stokes for dismissal'
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nasser Hussain says Ben Stokes should not be criticised for his dismissal in Mount Maunganui as he and fellow Cricket Debate guest Alec Stewart also t...
Denly form 'real tick' for England selectors
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nasser Hussain and Angus Fraser reflect on day one of the first Test between New Zealand and England, praising Joe Denly, pondering whether Ben Stokes...
Are England underdogs - and how good was Richard Hadlee?
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Ward, David Lloyd and Michael Atherton preview England's two-Test series in New Zealand, pondering how new boy Dom Sibley will fare and whether th...
Captain's Log: Brendon McCullum
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brendon McCullum discusses his spell as captain of New Zealand, including his tussles with England, his fallout with Ross Taylor and his team's incred...
'It was the craziest thing'
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Smith reflects on calling the climax to the 2019 Cricket World Cup final as he and David Lloyd give an insight into the art of commentary.Watch ev...
New Zealand vs England T20 series preview
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nasser Hussain and David Lloyd join Ian Ward to preview England's T20I series in New Zealand, with Nasser calling it "the start of a new era".Watch ev...
Bairstow will be back as batsman
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Key, Dominic Cork and Nick Knight discuss England's Test and T20 squads for the tour of New Zealand, looking at Jonny Bairstow's axing, how he wil...
Terrific Tres, county pitches & playing spin
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Knight, Mark Ramprakash and Rob Key look at where the retiring Marcus Trescothick ranks for England, discuss modern-day county pitches and assess...
What does the future hold for England?
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Ramprakash and Bob Willis reflect on England's summers of highs and lows and ponder what the future holds for the side.Watch every episode of the...
England's fitting Ashes finale
15 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Graham Gooch and Bob Willis reflect on England's 2-2 Ashes draw with Australia. But was that a fair result?Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Crick...
Will England level the Ashes series?
14 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Gillespie joins Bob Willis to look back on how England took control of the Oval Test - and reveal swhether he wants to succeed Trevor Bayliss!Wa...
Are England overusing Jofra Archer?
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Trott and Bob Willis join Charles Colvile to discuss Jofra Archer's exceptional performance but question if he is already being over-bowled.W...
End of term feel to the Ashes
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Butcher and Bob Willis join Charles Colvile to discuss if both teams were treating the final Ashes Test as an 'end of tern' match after a long cr...
Bayliss reflects on England tenure
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Outgoing head coach Trevor Bayliss joined Rob Key ahead of his final Test in charge to reflect on his time with England.Watch every episode of the Sky...
Captain's Log: David Gower
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
David Gower discusses his time in charge of England, including when he hightailed from a press conference to the theatre, plus a memorable series win ...
What changes will England make for final Ashes Test?
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dominic Cork and Bob Willis join Charles Colvile to discuss who they would select for the final Ashes Test at the Oval and whether Australia are bette...
Why are batsmen struggling in Test cricket?
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Faulty techniques? Superb bowling? Ricky Ponting, Nasser Hussain and Mike Atherton assess why batsmen are struggling in Tests.Watch every episode of t...
Will England save the Ashes?
07 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Graham Gooch and Bob Willis join Charles Colvile to rate England's Ashes chances and to dissect the art of Test batting.Watch every episode of the Sky...
England have work to do to save Test
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Burns impressed at the top of the order for England but Josh Hazlewood made three late strikes are the hosts fighting to save their chances of re...
Steve Smith - cricket's greatest problem-solver
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Sidebottom joins Bob Willis to discuss Steve Smith's batting brilliance as he notched a double-hundred against an error-prone England on day two ...
Steve Smith - the thorn in England's side
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Farbrace joins Bob Willis to reflect on a freezing cold and frustrating first day of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford, with Steve Smith once...
Ben Stokes: My Summer So Far
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
England all-rounder Ben Stokes relives his Headingley heroics with Rob Key in a special Ashes podcast ahead of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.Watch e...
Captain's Log: Alec Stewart
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alec Stewart reflects on his time as England captain, taking brief charge against India after Graham Gooch got food poisoning and his match-saving cen...
England win eclipses miracle of 1981
25 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis tells the Ashes Debate why England's Ben Stokes-inspired third Ashes Test win eclipses the miracle of Headingley 1981.Watch every episode o...
Will England pull off an Ashes miracle?
24 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
England have the chance to pull off a memorable win in the third Ashes Test - but will they? Bob Willis and Mark Ramprakash have their say.Watch every...
England abject - but Australia bowled brilliantly
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis says England’s “abject” batting display in the third Ashes Test must force the ECB to focus more on red-ball cricket - but he was qui...
'Masterly' Archer shreds Australia - but is he being overworked?
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis and Dominic Cork dissect Jofra Archer's six-wicket haul in Leeds - and whether he is being overworked by England. The boys also talk Stuart...
Captain's Log: Graham Gooch
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Graham Gooch talks about his captaincy influences, Sir Ian Botham, his up-and-down tenures as England skipper, and his focus on fitness.Watch every ep...
Has Archer changed the dynamic of this Ashes series?
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On The Ashes Debate, Bob Willis and Dominic Cork reflect on an enthralling final day of the drawn Lord's Test, ask whether the extreme pace of Jofra A...
Technique, tinkering and tikka masala!
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton and Shane Warne join David Gower from the Lord's Pavilion ahead of day five of the second Ashes Test to discuss Joe R...
Archer-Smith battle Test cricket at its best!
17 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After an extraordinary fourth day of the second Test at Lord's Ravi Bopara joins Bob Willis on The Ashes Debate to reflects on Jofra Archer's blisteri...
England's batting woes - and the fidgety Steve Smith
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why are England struggling with the bat in Test cricket? Mark Ramprakash joins the Ashes Debate to examine that, Steve Smith's movements at the crease...
England not good enough - and where should Roy bat?
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis branded England's batting "not good enough" and said Jason Roy should be moved down the order after the hosts laboured again on day two of ...
Have England gifted Australia too much preparation?
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Colvile and Bob Willis are joined by Ryan Sidebottom to discuss the pressure on Jofra Archer, Sam Curran's place in the team and if Australia ...
Captain's Log: Mike Gatting
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Gatting reflects on his time as England captain, including the 1986/87 Ashes win in Australia, and his infamous spat with Shakoor Rana.Watch ever...
England outplayed by world-class Nathan Lyon
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dominic Cork joined Charles Colvile and Bob Willis on the Ashes Debate to pick through England's thumping loss to Australia at Edgbaston.Watch every e...
England need Archer and green pitches in Ashes
04 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Darren Gough told The Ashes Debate that England need Jofra Archer's pace and green pitches in order to beat Australia. Darren, Charles Colvile and Bob...
How can England dismiss Steve Smith?
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis, Jonathan Trott and Charles Colvile look at how England can get Steve Smith out, who is in command of the Edgbaston Test and the 'Brummie B...
Brilliant Burns and what can Ali learn from Lyon?
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Colvile, Bob Willis and Robert Croft discuss Rory Burns' brilliant maiden Test century and what Moeen Ali should have learnt from watching Nat...
Is there a better Test batsman than Steve Smith?
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Colvile, Bob Willis and Alec Stewart dissect an absorbing first day of the Ashes as Steve Smith struck a century on his return to Test Cricket...
Michael Vaughan on the 2005 Ashes
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Vaughan reflects on leading England to the Ashes in 2005, star turns from Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen and Glenn McGrath's injury.Watch...
Should Burns and Ali play in Ashes?
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should Rory Burns, Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes make England's Ashes XI? Bob Willis and Phil Simmons discuss on The Cricket Debate, plus talk about Irel...
Another England batting collapse...
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
England suffered another batting collapse against Ireland on day two - but are they favourites to win the Lord's Test? Bob Willis and Jonathan Trott d...
'England got selection wrong on bad day at Lord's'
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis says England picked the wrong side against Ireland, saying Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler did not need to be rested for the four-day Test at Lo...
Will Eoin Morgan carry on as England captain?
20 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Key, Marcus Trescothick and Mark Butcher ponder whether Eoin Morgan will carry on as England captain and whether his side would have won the World...
England World Cup win the greatest ever?
14 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis is joined by three-time beaten finalist Graham Gooch to reflect on England's stunning Super-Over win over New Zealand to lift the World Cup...
Athers meets World Cup winners
13 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Atherton speaks to Sir Geoff Hurst and Will Greenwood to find out what it takes to win a World Cup, ahead of England's Cricket World Cup final...
Roy fires and gets fiery as England make final
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis and Alec Stewart discuss Jason Roy's innings and outburst after England coasted into the World Cup final, plus look at how Eoin Morgan's me...
England vs Australia: World Cup semi-final preview
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Key is joined by Andrew Strauss and Shane Warne as the trio preview the World Cup semi-final between Australia and England at EdgbastonWatch every...
Can NZ fight back against India?
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun Pollock joins Bob Willis on the latest World Cup Debate to reflect of a frustrating day as rain at Old Trafford ensure the first semi-final betw...
Women's Ashes: The series so far...
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Dagnall is joined by former England captain Charlotte Edwards and former Australian batter Mel Jones to dissect the Women's Ashes so far after...
The Rob Key Podcast - Taking on the media
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Key is joined by Nasser Hussain and Ian Ward to discuss England's progress to the World Cup semi-finals while under the media spotlight.Watch ever...
England a 'thinking team'
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis praises England's nous, while Courtney Walsh talks Jofra Archer after Eoin Morgan's men make the World Cup semi-finals by thumping New Zeal...
'Perfection' from England
30 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest World Cup Debate podcast, Bob Willis describes England's 31-run win over India as "perfection", while Brendon McCullum talks up Jason Ro...
Loss of Roy costing England
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Colvile and Bob Willis are joined by former England assistant coach Paul Farbrace to discuss England's 64-run defeat by Australia and how much...
Alarm bells for 'brainless' England
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest World Cup Debate podcast, Bob Willis says England's 20-run defeat to Sri Lanka was the result of a "completely brainless batting perform...
Morgan's batting masterclass
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest World Cup Debate podcast, the panel look back on a batting masterclass from England captain Eoin Morgan as they hammered Afghanistan by ...
The Rob Key Podcast - Cricket's most dominant force?
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a bumper edition of the podcast, Rob Key is joined by Nasser Hussain and Ian Ward to discuss the great rivalry between India and Pakistan, the pres...
Are India World Cup favourites?
16 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis and Shaun Pollock discuss India's latest World Cup win over Pakistan and South Africa's struggles thus far on the latest Cricket Debate pod...
England win but at what cost?
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis and Stuart Law reflect on England's win over West Indies and injuries sustained by Jason Roy and Eoin MorganWatch every episode of the Sky ...
Charlotte Edwards on the state of Women's Cricket
09 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Edwards speaks with Rob Key and Nick Knight about the state of Women's Cricket, the development required within the English domestic set-up,...
Roy on the World Cup rampage
08 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis and Ryan ten Doeschate join Charles Colvile to assess England's World Cup victory over Bangladesh in Cardiff.Watch every episode of the Sky...
The Rob Key Podcast - Would you Mankad?
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Key was joined by Nasser Hussain and Shane Warne during England's defeat to Pakistan at Trent Bridge.Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket...
What went wrong vs Pakistan?
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis and Tymal Mills join Charles Colvile to reflect on England's surprise defeat to Pakistan in their second game of the ICC Cricket World Cup....
The greatest catch ever?
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis and Jonathan Trott join Charles Colvile to reflect on England's winning start to the ICC Cricket World Cup.Watch every episode of the Sky S...
The Rob Key Podcast - Buttler or Kohli?
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Key, Shane Warne and Andrew Strauss talk Jofra Archer, spin bowling and more on the opening day of the World Cup, plus reveal whether they would r...
Eoin Morgan on leadership
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Morgan gives Michael Atherton an insight into what makes him tick as England white-ball captain - and how he differs from India's Virat Kohli!Wat...
Captain's Log: Nasser Hussain
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nasser Hussain discusses the ups and downs of his England captaincy, including working with Duncan Fletcher, the importance of Darren Gough - and elec...
Joe Root: The Summer Ahead
25 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Root chats to Ian Ward, looking ahead to a huge summer of cricket, including a home World Cup and captaining in his first home Ashes series.Watch ...
Captain's Log: Andy Flower
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Flower reflects on his two stints as captain of Zimbabwe and his ‘death of democracy’ political stance that ended his playing career.Watch ev...
Captain's Log: Ricky Ponting
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ricky Ponting reminisces on his career as Australia captain, including the enthralling 2005 Ashes series, that Edgbaston toss and being run out by Gar...
Andrew Strauss on Hales, Archer and the World Cup
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former managing director of England men's cricket Andrew Strauss and Sky Sports' Nasser Hussain discuss the Alex Hales situation and whether Jofra Arc...
Captain's Log: Richie Richardson
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Richie Richardson opens up about his time as Windies leader in the latest episode of our Captain's Log podcast series.Watch every episode of the Sky S...
Captain's Log: Michael Atherton
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Atherton reflects on his five years as England Test captain between 1993 and 1998 in the first of our Captain's Log podcast series.Watch every...
The keys to coaching
21 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain and Sussex academy director Richard Halsall discuss the keys to player development, plus chat about the new talent-sp...
Archer on target to feature at Cricket World Cup
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sky Sports Cricket commentators Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton and Rob Key caught up on the day England's provisional World Cup squad was named.Watc...
Gayle-force, Archer and is limbo dancing a sport?
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Key, Nick Knight and David Lloyd chew the fat in St Lucia, talking Chris Gayle, if Jofra Archer should walk into England's World Cup squad and lim...
Great commentary moments!
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Key, Nick Knight and David Lloyd discuss their favourite commentators, fishing and the importance of coaching to their careers.Watch every episode...
Punishments, pace, Pakistan - and the imminent return of Rob Key!
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Sky Cricket boys – sans Bumble – reflect on England's Test series with Windies, plus talk Shannon Gabriel’s ban, pacey seamers, touring Paki...
England's Test winter assessed? Plus, what next for Sam Curran?
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis sharpens his knife and assesses England's Test winter, alongside Charles Colvile and Vikram Solanki. The team also discuss what now for Sam...
Should Root bat at No 3 - and why is Bairstow at 7?
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should Joe Root be at No 3? Why is Jonny Bairstow at No 7? How should England deal with players dropped from international cricket? Bob Willis and Al...
Wood an 'Ashes game changer'
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Batty and Bob Willis analyse Mark Wood's searing spell, Moeen Ali's fine figures and another England batting collapse after a scintillating sec...
Why was Jennings recalled?
09 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ebony Rainford-Brent and Bob Willis look back on a much-better batting display from England on day one of the third Test - but the big talking point w...
Resurgent Windies a delight
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton, Bumble and Ian Ward dissect Windies' series victory in which they played "total" cricket, plus talk England's battin...
So why can't England bat?
03 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis and Ebony Rainford-Brent analyse England's batting failings after their series defeat to Windies.Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cric...
Bravo for dogged Windies
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Willis and Mark Butcher join Charles Colvile to reflect on how Windies frustrated England on day two of the second Test in Antigua.Watch every epi...
Denly's debut and a rogue pitch
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Colvile, Bob Willis and Dominic Cork dissect Joe Denly's Test debut and 'a pig of a pitch' after day one of the second Test.Watch every episod...
Batting order lack belief
26 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Colvile, Bob Willis and Mark Butcher dissect England's heavy defeat in the first Test by Windies in Barbados on The Cricket Debate.Watch every...