Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

National selector Luke Wright joins Nas and Ath on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to talk all about how the England sides get chosen. Luke explains what his role involves, responds to criticism of some selections and picks out some of the players he's been impressed by in the opening weeks of the English cricket season. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast". Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket. For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricket For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Rob Key - managing director of England men's cricket - is the guest on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Nasser and Athers question him on a range of topics, including the decision to give Harry Brook the captaincy of the white ball sides. They also chat about selection dilemmas across all the England teams, which players could shape the future of English cricket, and about what could be an era defining summer on the field. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast". Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket. For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricket For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

The new England Women head coach Charlotte Edwards joins Nasser and Athers on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Charlotte explains why now is the right time for her to take the role, and gives her thoughts on the criticism the team have received over their fitness following an Ashes drubbing in Australia. She also pays tribute to outgoing captain Heather Knight, and talks about what her approach will be to coaching the side. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast". Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket. For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricket For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Nasser and Athers are joined by Sam Curran who looks ahead to another IPL with Chennai Super Kings and discusses what it's like to play alongside MS Dhoni. He also talks about captaining Surrey, playing for England, and the cricketing success of his whole family. Make sure you don't miss an episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast by giving this show a follow wherever you get your podcasts.

Nas and Ath are in Dubai and are joined by 'friend of the pod', Dinesh Karthik (DK), to look back on England's exit from the tournament and look ahead to India versus Australia, and South Africa against New Zealand in the semi finals of the Champions Trophy. You can follow both matches across Sky Sports.

Nas and Ath give their immediately reaction to Ian Ward, after England’s eight-run defeat to Afghanistan knocks them out of the ICC Champions Trophy. Jos Buttler also joins them to reflect on the loss and his future as Captain. Nas and Ath will be back with a full podcast very soon, so make sure you give this show a follow, so you don’t miss an episode. You can watch the remaining games in the ICC Champions Trophy on Sky Sports.

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.