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Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show

by talkSPORT (Steve Harmison, Jon Norman & Neil Manthorp) · English · Sport

Ashes winner Steve Harmison and Neil Manthorp host Following On, your ultimate cricket podcast for the biggest news from the crease. This is your complete guide to world cricket with weekly global cricket news, debate, and tour previews. When we're on tour, you're on tour as you'll get live on

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 33 min
Latest: 14 Oct 2026
Language: English

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14 Oct 2026 · 54 minNew

ECB Reveal Two Separate Coaching Structures & Eric Simons Reveals Why He Joined England Coaching Setup!

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to react to the ECB's Central Contract announcement for the 2026/27 season, with 39 players being awarded deals. They also discuss the changes in England's coaching structure, with two completely different sets of coaches for the red-ball and white-ball team, and they joined by the newly appointed England Coach Eric Simons to explain why he has joined Stephen Fleming's backroom staff. Why have the ECB given out 39 contracts? What are the sole reason players have central contracts? Why has Henry Crocombe been awarded…

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13 Oct 2026 · 25 minNew
Josh Hazlewood's Brilliance Ensures Australia Get Off To A Dominant Start In Durban!
Sam Ellard is joined by the South African Cricket Writer Daniel Gallan and the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at Australia's 214-run against South Africa in Durban, as they go 1-0 up in the three-match Test series. They discuss where it went wrong for the Proteas, as Temba Bavuma falls to his first defeat as South Africa Test captain, and look ahead to some of the selection headaches ahead of Sunday's second Test. They also reflect on a brilliant performance from Australia, as Josh Hazlewood's six wickets ensure they get off to the best possible start to the…
12 Oct 2026 · 10 minNew
Australia EXPOSE South Africa's Lack of Test Cricket As They March Towards Statement Win!
Sam Ellard is joined by the former India Assistant Coach Ryan ten Doeschate and the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at Day 4 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban, with South Africa closing on 102-4, with Australia needing 6 more wickets for victory. They discuss Australia's relentlessness with the ball, whether South Africa's lack of Test Cricket over the last 12 months are coming to the fore, and they praise Australia batter Matt Renshaw following his match-winning contributions with both bat and ball. Hear live ball-by-ball…
11 Oct 2026 · 17 min
South Africa Put Out Of Sight By Steve Smith's Moments Of Magic On Day 3!
Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa international Dane Vilas and the former Surrey all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at Day 3 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban, with Australia closed on 33-0, leading by 139 runs. They reflect on three moments of brilliance from Steve Smith as the tourists asserted their control on this Test Match, discuss Australia's performance with the ball, and discuss whether South Africa will be rueing a missed opportunity, given that seven batters scored between 25 and 50 in their first innings. Plus, they debate whether…
10 Oct 2026 · 18 min
Renshaw MASTERCLASS Puts Australia In Dominant Position In Durban!
Andrew McKenna is joined by the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel and South African Cricket Journalist Daniel Gallan to look back at Day 2 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban, with South Africa closing on 27-1 in reply to Australia's 390. They reflect on a career-best score from Australia batter Matt Renshaw, praise the resistance of the Australian tail, and question South Africa's tactics in the field. As well as this, they praise Anrich Nortje's performance on his first Test Match in over 3 years and look at reasons why South Africa can be…
9 Oct 2026 · 17 min
Did Matt Renshaw SPARE Australia's Blushes & Has Marnus Labuschagne SAVED His Test Career?!
Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa fast bowler Kyle Abbott and the former Surrey all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at Day 1 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Kingsmead, with Australia ending the day on 187-6. They discuss if South Africa were too wasteful with the new ball, reflect on a remarkable personal comeback for Australia batter Nic Maddinson after his return to Test Cricket at the age of 34, and discuss a return to form for Marnus Labuschagne, with his 37 helping Australia recover from 24-2. They also discuss Anrich Nortje's first Test Match in…
6 Oct 2026 · 52 min
Are Careers On The Line For Australia In The South Africa Test Series?!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to Australia's three-Test series against South Africa, which starts in Durban on Friday. They are also joined on the show by the former Australia fast bowler Damien Fleming to get his thoughts ahead of the tour. Are careers on the line for some Australia players and will they be dropped if they underperform in these 3 matches? Do Australia need continuity at the top of the order after dropping Jake Weatherald and recalling Matt Renshaw? What reception will Steve Smith get as he returns to South Africa for…
2 Oct 2026 · 55 min
County Cricketer S5 EP14 - Leicestershire's Penalty Appeal; Warwickshire Champions & Can Surrey & Lancashire Rebuild?!
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as well as The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell and Nick Friend to look back at the 2026 County Championship season. They start off by discussing the ongoing situation at Leicestershire, who are set to appeal their points penalty which ultimately seen them relegated to Division Two. They also discuss Warwickshire's title win and the key reasons behind their success, praise Sussex for a brilliant season in the face of off-field adversity, and they debate where it went wrong for both Surrey and Lancashire, and how they…
1 Oct 2026 · 13 min
Should Steve Smith REVERSE ODI Retirement To Help Australia Win The 2027 Cricket World Cup?!
Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa fast bowler Kyle Abbott and the former Surrey all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at the ODI series between South Africa and Australia, with the Proteas sealing a 2-1 series win despite a rain-affected defeat in the third ODI.They discuss what positives Australia can take from the game, how badly their middle order needs a player like Steve Smith, and they discuss where both sides are heading into next year's tournament. Plus, Kyle gives his thoughts on South Africa and some of the selection headaches for Shukri Conrad. Hear live and…
30 Sep 2026 · 53 min
England are well placed heading into a BIG winter - Howzat for a Pod
Is England's White Ball team BACK? How impressed have we been with Harry Brook as a captain? Are we feeling confident heading into a World Cup year? Brendan McCullum says we are actually preparing for the Australia tour? Are South Africa the real deal? For the last time - Sam Ellard is alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath (Down the Line from Sydney) for this week's episode, discussing England's White Ball success this summer! 2 ODI series wins and 2 IT20 series wins holds us in good stead heading into a World Cup year. They also discuss Warwickshire's County Championship success AND how…
29 Sep 2026 · 58 min
South Africa Head Coach Shukri Conrad Joins The Show & What Does The Future Hold For West Indies?!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison for another bumper show. The South Africa Head Coach Shukri Conrad joins the show to look ahead to a huge Test summer for the Proteas, starting with a three-match series against Australia, and ending with three Tests against England, both of which are live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. He discusses a bumper summer for the Proteas, how it feels playing 8 Tests in quick succession after not playing any for over a year, and discusses whether the World Test Championship victory has…
28 Sep 2026 · 14 min
Will Anyone Stop South Africa From Winning The 2027 Cricket World Cup After Australia Series Win?!
Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa international Dane Vilas and Cricket Broadcaster and Writer Cameron Ponsonby to look back at the 2nd ODI between South Africa and Australia in Johannesburg, as the Proteas sealed the series with a 32-run victory at the Wanderers. They discuss if South Africa are in the best place to win the ODI World Cup on home soil next year, discuss if there are any concerns about Australia following back-to-back defeats, and look back at match-winning centuries for both David Miller and Temba Bavuma. Hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of South…
25 Sep 2026 · 15 min
South Africa & Australia's Rivalry Reignited As Australia Collapse To Hand Proteas Victory In Durban!
Sam Ellard is joined by the former Netherlands international and India Assistant Coach Ryan ten Doeschate and the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at the first ODI between South Africa and Australia at Durban, as South Africa went 1-0 up in the three-match series with a 67-run victory. They discuss the rivalry between the two sides and how tensions are already evident after just one game, praise South Africa's character in fighting back in the second innings to see the game out, and discuss how much Australia will regret wasting a good opportunity to get the…
23 Sep 2026 · 51 min
Is Kevin Pietersen already working wonders? Howzat for a Pod
Are England a seriously impressive White Ball outfit? How good is Harry Brook as a captain? Is he more freakishly talented than KP as a player? Is KP already working wonders under Brendan McCullum? What did we make of Stephen Fleming's first interview as head coach? Will Warwickshire win the County Champ? Sam Ellard is alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath (returning from Barbados) for this week's episode, discussing England's White Ball freight train barraging on. A dominant 3-0 IT20 series win vs Sri Lanka and a winning start to the ODI series. They discuss Stephen Fleming;s first…
22 Sep 2026 · 52 min
Stephen Fleming's Former Opening Partner REVEALS What To Expect As England Test Head Coach Speaks For The First Time!
The former New Zealand opener Craig Cumming joins Neil Manthorp & the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on Stephen Fleming's appointment as England Test Head Coach and react to his first interviews in the role. What can England fans expect from Stephen Fleming as a Coach? What was it like to share a dressing room with him? What was he like as a captain, and how will this translate to being a Head Coach? Are there any fears about his lack of red-ball coaching experience? Do England still need a specialist opener in the Test side? Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube:…
16 Sep 2026 · 55 min
Are England in a better place without Stokes? Howzat for a Pod
Are England in a better place now than they were at the beginning of the Summer? Who is sacrificed when Jacob Bethell comes back in? Will we be ready to take on a dangerous South Africa? Could this bowling attack be set for the next few years? Is Joe Root a good enough test captain? Sam Ellard is alongside Faraaz Noor for this week's episode, discussing England wrapping up a dominant 3-0 test series win vs Pakistan. The lads also take a look into a very tight County Championship and Georgie Heath pops her head in from Barbados! They also take a look back on the whole test summer in a special…
15 Sep 2026 · 45 min
India Superstar Kuldeep Yadav Joins The Show & Is Jordan Cox Set To Open The Batting In South Africa?!
India spinner and two-time T20 World Cup winner Kuldeep Yadav joins Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on his stint in County Cricket with Yorkshire. They discuss the experience of playing in English conditions, how it's helped his development as a spinner, Dom Bess' chances of earning an England recall in the near future, and why the 2005 Ashes inspired him to take up spin bowling. As well as this, they also discuss England's options at the top of the order for the three-Test series in South Africa later this year, and debate if an specialist opener…
14 Sep 2026 · 31 min
County Cricketer S5 Ep13 Should Leicestershire be docked points?
Is it really fair that Leicestershire get docked points? Who are in freefall the most, Glamorgan or Essex? Who will win the shootout in Div 2 between Northants and Kent? Were Essex right to feel robbed by Sam Cook being held back by the ECB? All this and ROTAWATCH. Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricket Twitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Email: [email protected] Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison & Nick Friend Exec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Sep 2026 · 24 min
ENG v PAK - Third Test - Analysing Stephen Fleming's Selection Headaches After England Seal Series Win!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Pakistan Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at the third Test between England and Pakistan, where England sealed an 8-wicket win to complete a 3-0 clean sweep. They discuss what questions England still have to answer ahead of the South Africa series in December, debate the selection headaches that incoming Head Coach Stephen Fleming has before his first series in charge, and they focus on how Pakistan can bounce back after 16 defeats in their last 21 Test Matches. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube:…
11 Sep 2026 · 20 min
ENG v PAK - Third Test - Day Three - Did Pakistan's Lower Order Hitting Give England Cause For Concern In The Future?
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at Day 3 of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston, with England needing 130 runs to win the series 3-0. They reflect on a good day for Pakistan after they were dismissed for 449, debate if the evening session exposed the flaws in Joe Root's captaincy, and they discuss what England players will need to prove a point in the run chase tomorrow. Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between England and Pakistan…
10 Sep 2026 · 19 min
ENG v PAK - Third Test - Day Two - Has Dan Lawrence Cemented His Place As England's No.6?!
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as well as Pakistan Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at Day 2 of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston, with Pakistan closing on 52-2, still trailing by 268 runs. They debate if Dan Lawrence has cemented his place as England's No.6 after his third half-century of the series, discuss who makes way once Jacob Bethell is fit, and discuss if Lawrence stays at No.6, or swaps with Jamie Smith at No.7 in the future. Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test…
9 Sep 2026 · 19 min
ENG v PAK - Third Test - Day One - Is Root's Form A Worry & Has Gay Done Enough To Get On The Plane To South Africa?!
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Cricket Broadcaster and Writer Behram Qazi to look back at Day 1 of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston, with England closing on 156-4, a lead of 23 runs. They reflect on an action-packed day featuring 14 wickets, debate whether Emilio Gay has secured a spot on England's tour of South Africa this winter, and discuss whether we should worry about Joe Root's form with the bat, after he was dismissed lbw in 7 of his last 8 innings. Behram also reflects on another difficult day with the bat for…
9 Sep 2026 · 51 min
Will Kevin Pietersen help England's culture problem? - Howzat for a Pod
Is Kevin Pietersen the right appointment for this England side? Will his strong personality benefit or hinder this side? Who needs runs more than anyone this week at Edgbaston vs Pakistan? Should England be resting some of their front line seamers? Why are the British public being priced out of watching the Ashes next summer? Sam Ellard is back alongside Georgie Heath and Faraaz Noor to discuss the shock appointment of Kevin Pietersen to England's White Ball set up. They also look ahead to the 3rd and final test vs Pakistan at Edgbaston this week AND dive into the County Championship as we…
8 Sep 2026 · 51 min
Kevin Pietersen's SHOCK England Return; Henry Crocombe REACTS To Maiden England Call Up & Stokes Signs For The Strikers!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to react to Kevin Pietersen's appointment as 'Specialist Mentor' for England's white-ball teams. They are also joined on the show by the former England fast bowler Darren Gough as well as the Sussex and England fast bowler Henry Crocombe to react to his maiden ODI call up for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka later this month. Will Kevin Pietersen's return to the England setup be a success? What are the main concerns about his return? How will he work alongside Brendon McCullum? Is there a concern that egos will…
7 Sep 2026 · 49 min
County Cricketer S5 Ep12 It's all to play for at the top and bottom of the Champo
Will the County Championship be decided on goal difference? Are Surrey now safe from the drop? Are Yorkshire now bigger favourites for the drop than Leicestershire? Will the pain at Lancashire ever end, ROTA WATCH and where does George disappear off to halfway through the show? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricket Twitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Email: [email protected] Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison, George Dobell & Nick Friend Exec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Sep 2026 · 54 min
England FINALLY win a test series - Howzat for a Pod
How pleased will Fleming be with what he has seen? Could this seam quartet become something really special? How good is Ollie Robinson? Are we concerned about Joe Root's LBW issue? What happens when Bethell comes back? Sam Ellard is back alongside Georgie Heath and Faraaz Noor to discuss an England series win! Joe Root's men dismantled the Pakistani's at Lord's to win their first test series since 2024. Pakistan have subsequently sacked their coach and dropped 7 first team players for the final test at Edgbaston. Heath's Hotseat returns where Georgie gave her view on the ever criticised…
1 Sep 2026 · 33 min
County Cricketer S5 Ep11 Could Somerset win the title and Surrey get relegated?
talkSPORT's Head of Cricket, Jon Norman with George Dobell and Nick Friend from The Cricketer ask Where is it all going wrong at Surrey? Does Somerset's run in give them reason to believe in a miracle? Were Nottinghamshire really wrong to declare? Why have Durham signed a replacement for David Bedingham and will Nick mention Leus De Plooy? Instagram: @talkSPORT_cricket Twitter: @cricket_ts @fulhamjon @harmy611 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Email: [email protected] Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison, George Dobell & Nick Friend Exec Producer: Jon Norman Hosted on…
1 Sep 2026 · 46 min
Is England's Current Attack As Good As 2005, And Even More Chaos In Pakistan Cricket!
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's Test series victory at home to Pakistan. They are also joined on the show by the former Pakistan batter Zaheer Abbas to reflect on his remarkable career in the game. Is it fair to compare England's bowling attack to the one in 2005? What are this current side missing that that side had? Can this attack be as good as that one? Why did Pakistan release 7 players and 2 coaches from the Test squad ahead of next week's third Test? Will there ever be stability at the Pakistan Cricket Board? How would…
30 Aug 2026 · 21 min
ENG v PAK - Second Test - Ruthless England Seal Series Win In Style!
Neil Manthorp is joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at England's dominant 194-run win over Pakistan in the Second Test at Lord's. They discuss Ollie Robinson's impressive summer upon his return to the England setup, England's seam bowling attack, and they praise Mohammad Abbas after his 5-wicket haul earned him a spot on the honours board, and discuss potential changes for both sides ahead of the third and final Test at Edgbaston, starting next Wednesday. Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the…
28 Aug 2026 · 25 min
ENG v PAK - Second Test - Day Two - England BLOW Pakistan Away To Set Sights On Series Win
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as well as Pakistan Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at Day 2 of the second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's, with England closing on 81-3, a lead of 261 runs. They discuss the gulf in quality between the two sides, whether it is a good look for Test Cricket, and how important this innings will be for Emilio Gay's England career. Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram:…

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Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show is a English sport podcast from talkSPORT (Steve Harmison, Jon Norman & Neil Manthorp). Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

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Language: English
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New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 33 min
Latest episode: 14 Oct 2026
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