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.…

Alex and Kate are back for a full catch-up after a mini-summer break. It's Alex's first podcast in the UK for a while and she has tales of returning from the World Cup and being in Barbados during Hurricane Beryl. Crossy has a sore neck, but that hasn't stopped her becoming the best seam bowler in the World during the series against New Zealand! Bu…

Roland Butcher, the first black cricketer to play for England, stands on the Lord's outfield where he first established himself to reflect on the celebrated West Indies teams of the 1970s and 1980s and the importance of trying to recover the skills and exuberance that made them the envy of the cricketing world. Thanks to our sponsors Nicholson. For…

Jonathan Agnew speaks to Michael Anderson, Jimmy’s father, to learn more about the legendary bowler away from the cricket pitch. They discuss him developing as a youngster at Lancashire, playing snooker, and when the family began to believe Jimmy could make it as a professional cricketer. Plus, Anderson’s Tailenders co-hosts Greg James, Felix White…

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan on the Lord’s pitch for reaction to Jimmy Anderson bowing out to cricket for England with a win over the West Indies. Hear from the man of the moment, Jimmy Anderson, as well as England captain Ben Stokes, Player of the match Gus Atkinson, Ollie Pope, and West Indies captain Kraigg Brath…

Simon Hughes and former England swing bowler Derek Pringle pay tribute to the amazing career of Jimmy Anderson who has put 25,000 tonnes through his knees and ankles and run over 500 miles in the England cause and can still produce deliveries of exquisite and deadly quality. There will never again be a bowler like him. Toast him with a Nicholson co…

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Steven Finn, Michael Vaughan and Carlos Brathwaite to discuss England's dominant display on day three at Lord's. They discuss England's variety of speed with the bat and Jamie Smith scoring 70 on debut whilst also impressing behind the stumps. England’s wicketkeeper Jamie Smith talks about the atmosphere i…

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the sad decline of West Indies Test cricket brutally exposed by England on the second day of the Lords Test. England's debutants enjoyed it anyway and Ben Stokes joined the all-rounders elite of 200 test wickets to go with his 6000 Test runs. This podcast is supported by Nicholson original gin. For more info and a…

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann witness a remarkable Test match debut by Gus Atkinson to steal the limelight on Jimmy Anderson's farewell bow, as West Indies capitulate for 121. This episode is supported by Nicholson. For more information and a 15% discount on your purchase go to drinknicholson.com and use the code Yakka2024 Learn more about your ad ch…

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Michael Vaughan and Carlos Brathwaite to discuss Gus Atkinson taking seven wickets on debut at Lord’s as James Anderson begins his farewell. They talk about the professionalism in England’s batting order, and look at the West Indies lack of preparation putting them on the back foot heading into this series. England’s deb…

Jonathan Agnew sits down with James Anderson ahead of his final Test for England at Lord's, starting on Wednesday against the West Indies. More than 20 years after making his Test debut, England's leading wicket-taker reveals his favourite moments from his career and why he believes he's been at the top for so long. Anderson also discusses his futu…

Jonathan Agnew hears from both captains and the retiring Jimmy Anderson ahead of the first Test. Plus, Fazeer Mohammad and Stephan Shemilt offer their pre-match thoughts.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Nas and Ath are joined by West Indies great Ian Bishop to look ahead to the first Test of the summer at Lord's. They pay tribute to Jimmy Anderson on the eve of his last England Test and discuss the likely England and Windies teams, but don't expect Bish to join them for dinner! You can watch the Lord's Test live and in full on Sky Sports.…

Brian Lara joins the podcast to look back on his epic, record-breaking innings against, and in England 30 years ago, featured in a new book - Lara: the England Chronicles published this week. He reveals the men who shaped his style and the man who bowled the most unplayable ball he ever faced, and considers the prospects for his compatriots next we…

The Simons analyse the announcement of England's squad for the first Test of the summer, which includes the call-up of Surrey's Jamie Smith at the expense of Jonny Bairstow. In the second half of the show is a review of the T20 World Cup final, and a first Indian title for a dozen years, a fitting crown for the departing Indian coach Rahul Dravid a…

Plenty of talking points in England’s opening men’s Test squad for the summer with the likes of Dillon Pennington and Jamie Smith included and Ben Foakes and Jonny Bairstow dropped. James Anderson, as expected, is in the squad for the Lord’s Test which will be his last before retirement. Meanwhile Jack Leach misses out in favour of his Somerset tea…

Nasser and Athers reflect on India's memorable T20 World Cup Final win against South Africa. They also discuss England's Test squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies, with a couple of new names to look out for.By Sky Sports

India ended their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back against South Africa in a thriller. Henry Moeran is joined by Steve Finn and Alex Hartley to reflect on a dramatic T20 World Cup final, where South Africa couldn't get over the line. There's reaction from captains Rohit Sharma and Aiden Markram. Plus player of the match Virat Kohli a…

Henry Moeran, Steven Finn, Alex Hartley and Geoff Lemon look ahead to the T20 World Cup Final and discuss England's disappointment. Plus, we hear from Matthew Mott and Ben Stokes.By BBC Radio 5 Live

India and South Africa deservedly make it through to the T20 World Cup final as the only two unbeaten teams in the competition and show their potency and versatility in two one sided semis. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the action which could signal the end of one or two senior England players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…

England's World Cup defence is over as India thrash them by 68 runs to book their place in the final. Henry Moeran is joined by Steve Finn, Alex Hartley and Phil Tufnell to dissect where it went wrong for England. There's reaction from captains Jos Buttler and Rohit Sharma. Plus, we look ahead to Saturday's final between South Africa and India.…

The phenomenal South African fast bowler Dale Steyn - taker of 699 international wickets - joins the podcast to talk lost World Cup semi finals, prospects for South Africa at this T20 World Cup as it reaches its climax and how to advise modern pace bowlers. 'Always take the positive option. Think wickets even if you're going at 14 an over....' Lear…

After a dramatic Super Eights, we're ready for the semi-finals in the Caribbean. Henry Moeran, Steven Finn and Geoff Lemon preview two huge games and predict the finalists.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review two days of madcap T20 cricket after which Australia are eliminated from the last game, and brilliant, irresistible Afghanistan make it to their first ever World Cup semi final to face South Africa on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

A special guest joins the podcast this week from the T20 World Cup, as Mia Motley, the Prime Minister of Barbados, speaks to Alex from a peculiar location within the Kensington Oval Cricket ground. She tells us about the future of the game in the Caribbean, life in Barbados and the challenges she faces as a leading woman in public life. Elsewhere, …

Nasser and Athers are up at the crack of dawn to make a flight to Guyana, after the World Cup semi-finalists are confirmed. They discuss the culmination of the Super 8s, look ahead to the match ups in the last four and reveal who they think will make the final on Saturday.By Sky Sports

After a slightly stuttery early campaign England secure their T20 World Cup semi final spot with an annihilation of the USA team. The Simons assess England's growing confidence and analyse their likely semi final opponents, and beyond the cricket report on an impressive coral reef restoration project. For more information visit https://www.emcantig…

Charlie is joined by Paul Horton and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala to discuss how Afghanistan showed one of the best sides in the world that they are no push over and are in these Super 8s on merit. Plus, get the post-match thoughts of Afghanistan bowler and player of the match Gulbadin Niab.By BBC Radio 5 Live

We’re in the heart of Bridgetown, Barbados, as England prepare to take on the tournament’s surprise team, USA. Daniel Norcross is joined by Alex Hartley and American cricket journalist Peter Della Penna to look ahead to the match, plus we hear from Harry Brook and USA’s Nitish Kumar. Plus there’s an passing visit from a marching band.…

Henry Moeran, Steven Finn and Geoff Lemon look ahead to England's second Super Eights game with South Africa, with Jos Buttler's side looking to build on their impressive display against the West Indies. We hear from Jofra Archer who talks about "giving back" to the England team after his injury problems. And after India started the Super Eights wi…

Simon Hughes is joined by West Indian born former Middlesex express Ricky Elcock to review England's Phil Salt-inspired defeat of the West Indies in the T20 World Cup and to discuss Elcock's later life training in the Caribbean to be Virgin Atlantic's first-ever black pilot. Ricky's fascinating autobiography Balls to Fly is available here - https:/…

Henry Moeran, Geoff Lemon and Steven Finn react to England’s convincing 8 wicket win against the West Indies in their first match of the Super 8’s. Hear from Player of the Match Phil Salt, who finished on an unbeaten 87 off 47 balls. There’s also reaction to South Africa’s 18 run victory against the United States.…

Henry Moeran, Steven Finn and Geoff Lemon are on a beach in St Lucia to look ahead to the Super Eights stage of the men's T20 World Cup. Hear from Reece Topley on England's mentality after coming close to going out of the tournament, as well as the influence of his parents at the tournament. Caribbean broadcaster Joel Manning joins the pod to discu…

Alex's World Cup adventure has reached Barbados. She tells us about the Caribbean and dodging the rain showers of Florida. They also look at what's to come in the Super Eights at the T20 World Cup and we find out about which members of the England dressing room have tattoos.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Nas and Ath are in St Lucia after England scrape through to the Super 8s. They discuss England’s upcoming games and reveal their Team of the Tournament so far. Hello to our listener in the British Virgin Islands too!By Sky Sports

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann relive England's anxiety through a day in the T20 World Cup when rain relented to allow England just enough time to defeat Namibia, and Australia had just enough depth to overcome the plucky Scots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Simon Hughes

Henry Moeran, Geoff Lemon and Steven Finn react to England reaching the men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights after Scotland narrowly fell short against Australia. There’s reaction from a rain-hit Antigua, where England overcame the weather and Namibia to put themselves into the next round. Nikesh Rughani, Qasim Sheikh and Aatif Nawaz meanwhile look at …

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann admire England's demolition job on Oman and consider which teams are now odds on to make it to the Super Eights. Plus - what Freddie did and Yozzer samples a gin with a historic connection to cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Simon Hughes

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the T20 World Cup so far and are joined by Australian great Matthew Hayden to assess England's chances of qualifying and why Australi are so good at tournament cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Simon Hughes

Ath is in Barbados, whilst Nas has landed in The Big Apple, as the T20 World Cup nears the end of the group stages. They share their thoughts on England’s defeat to Australia and discuss where this leaves their World Cup chances. Plus, they look back on India’s win over Pakistan. You can follow the T20 World Cup across Sky Sports.…

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review a sticky performance by Englsnd against the old enemy in the T20 World Cup, punctuated by bad decisions and inflexibility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Simon Hughes

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the first four days of the T20 World Cup, featuring dodgy weather in Barbados, a dodgy pitch in New York and a super over triumph for Namibia whose hero David Wiese talks us through his superover strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

The T20 World Cup has reached Barbados, where Nas and Ath have plenty of fond memories.By Sky Sports

The T20 World Cup starts this weekend with USA v Canada in Dallas, Texas. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann preview the tournament as England hope to defend their title and the ICC seek to re-introduce cricket to the US, the world's richest sports market. Back home we also check in with the remarkable progress of the South Asian Cricket Academy and hear …

Nasser and Ath are joined by former England Captain and World Cup winner Eoin Morgan to look ahead to the T20 World Cup in the USA and Caribbean. This epsiode, they discuss which teams are among the favourites to lift the trophy.By Sky Sports

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's T20 against Pakistan at Edgbaston which saw the welcome return of Jofra Archer - fit and firing - also dip into some county cricket action and preview the IPL final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Simon Hughes

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) are back to analyse England's T20 series against Pakistan and the Charlotte Edwards Cup but get sidetracked by Nikki's obsession with the test and Melissa's recent Bridgerton binging. Aside from lots of telly the pair find time to chat with Matthew Ellis of Not Out Mental Heal…

Kevin Howells, Tymal Mills & Emily Windsor are joined by Worcestershire CEO Ashely Giles. They discuss the sad passing of Worcestershire spinner Josh Baker, at just the age of 20, and how the team will be commemorating Baker. Plus, Giles talks about the future of New Road, Worcestershire’s ground, as the flooding issues it faces will only get worse…

Nasser is dusting down his Stetson for the opening match of the T20 World Cup in Dallas - and to help him with the prep, Nas and Athers are joined by broadcaster Andrew Leonard, who has been keeping a close eye on the Associate Nations as they warm up for the tournament which will be held in the USA and Caribbean.…

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider Jimmy Anderson's impending departure and how it was decided, and discuss with West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder the legacy he has left and some ideas to help beleaguered bowlers in the shorter formats which Jimmy has wisely avoided. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…