Podcast · Sport
by No Ratings Studios · English · Sport
England internationals Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have been teammates, rivals and best mates. Now they’re bringing all of it to your ears. Expect honest stories, loads of laughter and the kind of conversation you only get when two of women’s cricket’s favourite personalities behave like the mic i
22 Sep 2026 · 35 min
Our last episode for a couple of weeks as we take a little holiday break. Enjooyyyyy! https://www.patreon.com/cw/noballs Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Sep 2026 · 29 min
Kate on meeting Kate & William at the suicide prevention toolkit in Liverpool, her last game, a chaotic trip to Ireland and is Harry Brook England's most talented player ever? Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Sep 2026 · 33 min
Another week, another pod! We talk about Smriti Mandhana's greateness, Crossy's final games, shambolic Pakistan, England v Ireland and Alex's wedding in Cyprus. Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Sep 2026 · 36 min
After an emotional episode last time out, a few extra days of recovery were needed. We’re back talking ETPL, Pakistan cricket and much, much more! Use code NOBALLSTM to get a discount on tickets for the England v Pakistan Test series at Edgbaston. https://tickets.edgbaston.com/list/partnerAdvantage?code=NOBALLSTM Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Aug 2026 · 12 min
Crossy has some news to share with you guys. Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Aug 2026 · 51 min
Daggers is here to talk about The Hundred, why the Women's competition felt different and of course, his famous mascot race fall! Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Aug 2026 · 52 min
Another all-time Aussie great joins us for an extended chat as we cover all things in the life and career of Meg Lanning. Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Aug 2026 · 37 min
Ellyse Perry returns to No Balls for a second innings, answering your questions and filling us in on everything that's been happening in the last 9 months. Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Jul 2026 · 39 min
We talk Alex's brand new Costco membership, Crossy's painful shoulder injury, The Hundred and the legend Mel Jones joins us! If you missed it, we're now on Patreon for AD-FREE listening and special bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/noballs Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Jul 2026 · 33 min
New week, new pod. We discuss Finals day, which team is which in The Hundred, Alex's sweary blip on radio and Kate nearly weeing herself over Dagger's viral fall. Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Jul 2026 · 24 min
Baz getting announced on the tannoy at Lancs mid-game?! Alex firing back on social media, the end of an era...oh and India won the Test match! Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Jul 2026 · 31 min
Record breaking moment and a sad one too with a whole glut of shambles. We missed you, if only the World Cup was on all year round! Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Jul 2026 · 13 min
It's our last World Cup reaction pod! :( Congratulations to Australia on a totally deserved victory! But there's lots to be optimistic about for England. Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Jul 2026 · 15 min
Nasser Hussain joins us on No Balls to preview the T20 World Cup Final… and it goes about as calmly as you’d expect. Watch the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final for free on Sky Mix via Freeview, as well as Sky Sports, NOW and the Sky Sports app, with no subscription required. Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Jul 2026 · 15 min
Tick, tick, tick! Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Jul 2026 · 11 min
Crossy forced me to do this one Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Jun 2026 · 18 min
Ben Stokes retires in a middle of a match, Australia v India is a classic, Ireland beat India AGAIN and we're getting death threats. Join us as we race through a BONKERS day of cricket. Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Jun 2026 · 26 min
In this episode, we explore the latest from the T20 World Cup, including Ireland's historic win, England's strong form, and an emotional farewell for three legends. Plus, a special interview with Irish cricket star Matthew Humphreys following a historic win over India! Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Jun 2026 · 15 min
Dani Gibson joins us to give us the lowdown from inside England's World Cup camp. Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Jun 2026 · 26 min
England qualify for the semis, Kate has a Top Trump card and Alex has been at Trent Bridge tossing coins with Ben Stokes. Tune in to hear it all! Maiden Half Century - https://maiden-cricket.co.uk/pages/half-century Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Jun 2026 · 21 min
Alex & Kate discuss Chamari doing Chamari things and hits 106, Alex's supercomputer (not a new one, still the same old one) and the girls dig into the questions you asked! Alex & Kate discuss the Instagram scandal, why there's been so many tears, England beating Scotland and Alex's snakey solution to a pigeon problem. Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Jun 2026 · 19 min
Alex & Kate are back to discuss another action-packed day in the ICC T20 Women's World Cup as South Africa land a statement win! Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Jun 2026 · 20 min
Yes, we got hacked. No, Elon Musk is not our new sponsor. Alex & Kate discuss the Instagram scandal, why there's been so many tears, England beating Scotland and Alex's snakey solution to a pigeon problem. Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Jun 2026 · 15 min
We're back with our daily World Cup episode's, Nat Sciver-Brunt's Injury, South Africa v Pakistan, Australia v Bangladesh and India v Netherlands are our topics for the day. Think your team should be considered for the Maiden Half Century? Then tell your story: https://maiden-cricket.co.uk/pages/half-century Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E8 · 17 Jun 2026 · 18 min
We needed a day off and now we come back with so much to waffle about including a new sponsor (our first wooo), England's cosy win over Ireland (Al might be in trouble with the Irish, Stoke's IG post and a whole bunch of other shambles! Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E7 · 15 Jun 2026 · 14 min
Kate & Alex sum up India and Pakistan in six words and provide an update on the tiny flags drama with a little help from an anonymous insider Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E6 · 14 Jun 2026 · 20 min
Alex & Kate discuss the hilariously small flags in Scotland v Ireland, as well as reviewing the action from Australia v South Africa and New Zealand v West Indies! Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E5 · 13 Jun 2026 · 23 min
The first of our World Cup calendar underway - pretty much daily eps coming your way and what a wonderful way to start, England on fire, an ADORABLE celebration and 14,500+ fans there. Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E4 · 9 Jun 2026 · 26 min
Kate and Alex chat through your questions - a special Q&A to say thank you for sticking with us and apologies for all the chat about feet...oops! Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Jun 2026 · 9 min
Little bonus direct from the broadcast rooms post England vs India...some tired voices, security flying in and some wonderful England hype, exciting! Oh and this episode is a catch up, a throwback and a sign of things to come! Enjoyed this episode? Then follow @noballstcp on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
England internationals Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have been teammates, rivals and best mates. Now they’re bringing all of it to your ears. Expect honest stories, loads of laughter and the kind of conversation you only get when two of women’s cricket’s favourite personalities behave like the mic i
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