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…

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…

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

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…

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

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.…

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

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, …

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…

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…

Cat and Dan are back to cover the highlights from the last week of cricket. Topics include: Ice cold Meg Lanning Australia World Cup trolling of England The rest of the T20 World Cup Plus, another thrilling Muller Award Subscribe to Dan's newsletter at newsletter.liebcricket.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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

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 …

Henry Moeran is alongside former England bowler Steven Finn & the ABC's Geoff Lemon for reaction to England's cruising victory over Oman. Henry speaks to Adil Rashid, who took 4 wickets and helped England bowl Oman out for just 47. Plus, he speaks to England captain Jos Buttler on a day that couldn't have gone much better for England who are lookin…

Cat and Dan are back to cover the highlights from the last week of cricket. Topics include: Calm, relentless, fun Making The Test more cinematic Discretionary settlement as gestures of goodwill Plus, another thrilling Muller Award Subscribe to HitchPod at hitchpodonline.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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…

Cat and Dan are back to cover the highlights from the last week of cricket. Topics include: JF-M Virat Kohli's waist England eccentricities Plus, another thrilling Muller Award Subscribe to Dan's newsletter at newsletter.liebcricket.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

After time away in the Lake District with her England teammates, Kate Cross tells Alex Hartley all about a fun - and tough - few days. Plus, plenty of emails to get through!By BBC Radio 5 Live

With April being Autism Awareness Month, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are joined by Thunder teammate Olivia Thomas to learn about her experiences of living with autism and ADHD.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Why can't RCB find form despite the heroics of Virat Kohli? And can Rajasthan Royals continue their brilliant season? Nikesh Rughani and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala discuss it all.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley give their thoughts on the new women's domestic set-up and have tales of their winter adventures. Plus, Alex is becoming a golf person...By BBC Radio 5 Live

Tymal Mills and Steven Finn join Nikesh Rughani to discuss Jos Buttler's latest heroics after another dramatic week in the IPL. Plus, we hear from Punjab Kings' Kagiso Rabada.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Simon Mann, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Nikesh Rughani talk through some Buttler and Kohli brilliance, and we've got an exclusive interview with Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Cat and Dan are back to cover the highlights from the last week of cricket. Topics include: Messed up mankads The Australian women in Bangladesh Cat's Gambling Corner! Plus, another thrilling Muller Award Subscribe to Dan's newsletter at newsletter.liebcricket.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

England bowler Kate Cross is fresh off the field at the end of the tour to New Zealand. Kate, Alex Hartley and former New Zealand wicket-keeper Katey Martin discuss the action.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley react to England Women's successful T20 series in New Zealand and preview the upcoming ODIs. Plus, a full analysis of Alex's first round of golf!By BBC Radio 5 Live

Simon Mann is with former England and IPL star Ravi Bopara as well as Aatif Nawaz to discuss tight finishes, captaincy conundrums and English performances at the start of the IPL.By BBC Radio 5 Live

As the 2024 Indian Premier League gets underway Henry Moeran, Simon Mann and former IPL star Abhishek Jhunjhunwala look ahead to all of the excitement of this year's competition.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Royal Challengers Bangalore are WPL champions and Kate Cross has the inside story. Meanwhile, Alex Hartley's Multan Sultans come so close to winning the PSL in last-ball drama.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Cat and Dan are back to cover the highlights from the last week of cricket. Topics include: Ellyse Perry destroying cars and bowling records at the WPL New Zealand messing up another Test series against Australia The Quiz! 'Bairstow v Gill' Plus, another thrilling Muller Award Subscribe to Dan's newsletter at newsletter.liebcricket.com Learn more a…

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are busy in the franchises of India and Pakistan, including seeing some remarkable individual performances. Plus, Alex has FINALLY discovered golf.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are busy playing and coaching overseas and have much news to bring. Plus, Alex’s coaching buddy Cath Dalton drops in to talk through the PSL so far.By BBC Radio 5 Live

In the third of a three episode mini-series, Daniel Norcross is alongside Vic Marks, Prakash Wakankar and Jonathan Agnew to look back at England's turbulent tour of India in 1984/85. This episode begins in Chennai (formerly Madras) with the test series between England and India finely poised at 1-1 with two to play. Can England complete the turnaro…

In the second of a three episode mini-series, Daniel Norcross is alongside Vic Marks, Peter Baxter, Prakash Wakankar and Jonathan Agnew to look back at England's turbulent tour of India in 1984/85. This episode begins at the end of England's first test against India in Wankhede, but 3rd December 1984 is remembered for a very different reason. The B…

In the first of a three episode mini-series, Daniel Norcross is alongside Vic Marks, Peter Baxter and Prakash Wakankar to look back at England's turbulent tour of India in 1984/85. Just hours after the England team had arrived India's prime minister, Indira Gandhi, was assassinated. What did this mean for the England team? What was it like to be in…

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are experiencing the thrill of WPL/PSL franchise cricket and tell all from behind-the-scenes. Plus, we're joined by one of the stars of the WPL so far.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Former Hampshire and England offspinner Shaun Udal joins Daniel Norcross to talk about England’s tour of India in 2006, including the famous “Ring of Fire” win in Mumbai. Plus they discuss how his life has changed since he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2019.By BBC Radio 5 Live

The India and Pakistan adventures have begun for Kate and Alex, and they’ve got the latest from the PSL and WPL camps. Including team songs, learning Hindi and nocturnal Alex. Look out for some special emails, too!By BBC Radio 5 Live

Cat and Dan are back to cover the highlights from the last week of cricket. Topics include: England teaching everybody how to score fast Highlights of the Australia v South Africa one-off Test The Quiz! 'Remember When Australia Last Played A Test In NZ?' Plus, another thrilling Muller Award Subscribe to Dan's newsletter at newsletter.liebcricket.co…

Your two favourite Red Roses - Kate Cross and Alex Hartley - team up with the Tailenders team to talk all things Valentine's Day. Stand by for some truly cringeworthy stories...By BBC Radio 5 Live

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are both set for cricketing adventures - Alex is off to coach in Pakistan, Kate's heading to the Women's Premier League. Plus, more animal quandaries.By BBC Radio 5 Live

Daniel Norcross talks to Alastair Cook about what it takes to play cricket in India. Cook captained England to a test series victory in India in 2012, which is still the last time a visiting team won a test series there. Alastair talks about what England do differently to other nations visiting India, where Alastair ranks India as the toughest plac…

Cat and Dan are back to cover the highlights from the last week of cricket. Topics include: Improbable Australian Cricket Awards Highlights of the Australia v West Indies Test series The Quiz! 'When Was This (Redacted) Written?' Plus, another thrilling Muller Award Listen to Cat commentate on Guerilla Cricket at https://www.guerillacricket.com/ Lea…