Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Nas and Ath are in different parts of Pakistan, but get together – virtually – to look back on England’s defeat to Australia in the Champions Trophy. They also review hosts Pakistan’s loss to India, as well some of the other matches so far. But have they changed their pre-tournament predictions?

Nasser and Athers are joined by England's white ball captain Jos Buttler who sheds some light on the team's recent performances, the impact of new head coach Brendon McCullum, and the upcoming Champions Trophy.

This week, Nasser and Athers are joined by Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks. During a big week of investment into The Hundred teams, he discusses leading the tech consortium that won the bidding war for London Spirit, and the value and impact of live sport. He also talks of his love of the game, and the future of English cricket.

Nasser and Athers are joined this week by former Australia Women batter turned broadcaster, Mel Jones to discuss the latest state of play in the Women's Ashes. Mel also discusses her role in helping get some of Afghanistan's female cricketers to safety after the Taliban took control of the country in 2021, how she's helped them settle in Australia and talks about what the future holds for the team.

Nasser and Athers are joined by a cricket agent this week to find out more about how the sport is changing for its star players. Simon Auteri, who works for TGI Sports, explains what his job entails and how he represents his players. They discuss how players are trying to take advantage of appearing in franchise tournaments around the world and how the sport is changing as a result.

Michael and Nasser have opened the mailbag for this episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to answer questions sent in by YOU, our listeners! They're asked about a range of topics from the Ashes and the future of Test cricket, to whether they've ever fallen out and who would be their dream podcast guest.

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.

Josh Hayward is here to open up 'The Football Museum' to everyone on the Sky Sports Cricket podcast feed, because we have a very special visitor! This podcast invites guests from the world of sport and entertainment to curate their very own virtual footballing exhibit. To hear which former Arsenal striker Nasser Hussain has a man crush on, search for 'The Football Museum' on your podcast plaform (https://pod.fo/e/26605b) and give us a like, follow, or subscribe for your membership.

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.