Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain are joined by South Africa's former captain Graeme Smith to discuss all things South African cricket. With the SA20 tournament about to begin, Graeme discusses his role in the formation of the competition, gives his thoughts on the state of Test cricket, and talks about the current South Africa Test side which has reached the World Test Championship final.

India great Ravi Ashwin speaks exclusively to Michael Atherton and Naaser Hussain on the Sky Cricket Podcast, just a few days after retiring from international cricket.

Nas & Ath react to England’s heavy Hamilton defeat, consider what’s next for Zak Crawley and discuss the emergence of Jacob Bethell. All in the context of an excellent away series win.

Nas and Ath are joined by legendary New Zealand commentator Ian Smith on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Ian gives us his thoughts after England won the first Test at the Hagley Oval to lead the series 1-0, and talks about how the game has changed in the years he's been working on it. Plus Ian talks us through his memorable commentary of the 2019 World Cup Final between England and New Zealand at Lord's and reveals where his famous 'by the barest of margins line' came from.

Nasser and Michael are back on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to preview the 1st Test between New Zealand and England at the Hagley Oval. They also discuss India's sensational victory against Australia in the first match of their Test series in Perth, and Nasser chats with England Women spinner Sophie Ecclestone as they get their multi-format series against South Africa underway.

Nasser and Athers rope in cricketer turned commentator Simon Doull to talk all things New Zealand cricket. They discuss the Black Caps' historic Test series win in India, the upcoming retirement of Tim Southee, and look ahead to the England series, which starts next week.

Nas and Ath are back in the UK to review England's tour of Pakistan and whether spin really is the current team's 'kryptonite'. They also chat about the players who've received central contracts from the ECB, and those who've missed out. Plus they look ahead to England's next Test series - away in New Zealand.

Ahead of England's third and decisive Test in Pakistan, Nasser and Athers look ahead to the action in Rawalpindi, discuss the home side's pitch preparations and the selections for both teams. Plus, they chat about New Zealand's Women's T20 World Cup triumph, India being bowled out for 46 against New Zealand's men and look ahead to England's upcoming white-ball tour of the West Indies.

Athers and Nasser are in Multan ahead of England's second Test against Pakistan after their remarkable victory in the first match. They discuss Joe Root's continuing form with the bat, Harry Brook's extraordinary innings and where Pakistan need to improve. Plus they chat about the Women's T20 World Cup where England are facing effectively a knockout match in their final pool stage clash against the West Indies.

Nas and Athers round up the summer of cricket, and talk to Urooj Mumtaz ahead of England Men’s Test tour to Pakistan and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Nas and Athers chat with Dom ‘The Vicar’ Sibley after Surrey successfully retain another County Championship title. They discuss his personal performance and the changes he has made in his technique and mindset.

Nas and Ath are with you the morning after the day before, as England suffer their only Test defeat of the summer to Sri Lanka. Plus, we pay tribute to the retiring Moeen Ali, and with Australia back in the UK, Ricky Ponting talks about facing England in the ODIs and looks ahead to India at home.

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On this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain discuss the news that Brendon McCullum has been appointed as England's next white-ball head coach, combining the role with his leadership of the Test side. Plus, after his recent performances they discuss whether Joe Root is England's greatest ever Test batter. And they speak to their former teammate - Dean Headley who gives us the lowdown on Josh Hull and talks about the pathways for young cricketers to emerge onto the first-class scene.

Nasser and Athers react after England win the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford. They also digest the selection of Josh Hull and look ahead to the end of the summer, with England’s white ball squad announcement.

Athers and Nasser pay tribute to their friend and teammate Graham Thorpe on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They also look ahead to England men's Test series against Sri Lanka, and how Ollie Pope will take on captaincy duties in the absence of the injured Ben Stokes. Plus, they chat about The Hundred eliminators and finals as the tournament reaches its finale at Lord's.

This week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast comes after England's Test side claimed a whitewash victory in their series against the West Indies. Athers and Nasser reflect on that and the eye-catching performances of some of the English bowlers. We also have an exclusive interview with England and Welsh Fire star batter, Sophia Dunkley. She talks to us about The Hundred and how she's made technical changes to overcome a dip in form. Plus, we had breaking news during the episode as it was announced Matthew Mott has stepped down from his role as England white-ball head coach. Athers and Nasser give their thoughts on his time in charge and who could be his replacement.

Michael Atherton has an in-depth chat with the ECB’s CEO Richard Gould to discuss bilateral international cricket, ICC's money distribution and his stance on The Hundred.

Ian Ward is joined by Nasser Hussain, Ian Bishop and Michael Atherton to debate the condition of Test cricket and what needs to be done to help it grow around the world.

Nasser and Athers are back on the Sky Sports Cricket podcast following England's dominant win over the West Indies in the opening Test of the summer at Lord's. They chat about James Anderson's final match, a couple of eye-catching English debuts and discuss what can be done to look after Test match cricket around the world.