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Wisden Cricket Weekly

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Join Mark Butcher, Cameron Ponsonby and our rotating cast of brilliant journalists for a weekly digest of the biggest stories from both English cricket and the wider world game.

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 1 hr 3 min
Latest: 8 Oct 2026
Language: English

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8 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 16 minNew

How will Big Bash privatisation impact the WBBL?

In this week's episode of the Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast, Katya speaks with an array of guests to understand the potential effects of privatisation on the WBBL. Cricinfo's Alex Malcolm, Queensland CEO Terry Svenson & ACA director of women's cricket Holly Furling, all join Katya to address the many questions facing the future of the Women's Big Bash League. 0:00 Intro //0:58 Metro Bank //1:54 Lauren's opening thoughts on WBBL sale//5:36 Alex Malcolm//24:09 Roasting Party //24:51 What if some teams don't sell their stake? //29:18 Queensland CEO Terry Svenson on opposing CA's current…

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7 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 12 minNew

Should English players be part of the Afghanistan T20 league? Plus Australia’s return to South Africa and India-Windies run-fests

A bumper show today. Butch is on hand to discuss the potential involvement of England players in the Afghanistan Premier League T20 competition, and Dan Gallan joins the show to preview South Africa's Test series vs Australia. Also on the pod, Cameron and Phil on Mason Crane's return, Rehan Ahmed's exclusion, India-Windies run-fests and more. 0:00 Intro / 1:08 Mason Crane and Rehan Ahmed / 5:31 England finally have their WACA warm-up... / 8:31 Central contracts and Shoaib Bashir / 14:03 WPA Health Insurance / 14:23 Mark Butcher on Afghanistan Premier League T20 / 33:52 Roasting Party / 34:28…
3 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Alice Capsey on keeping wicket for England, and is the WBBL the best T20 league in the world?

In this week's episode of the Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast, Katya has an exclusive sit down interview with England's Alice Capsey, to discuss her role with the gloves, making her Test debut this summer & looking ahead to the Ashes. Before that, Katya sits down with Lauren Winfield-Hill to piece together the start of the WNCL, whether the WBBL is the strongest league in the world, and why the international women's calendar is so disjointed. Finally, Katya interviews Colson Smith, of Coronation Street fame, about his upcoming documentary, 'Colson's Cricket Club', on how he established…
29 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

Summer finale! Warwickshire win the County Championship, Banton's first hundred & England's ODI improvements

Cameron, Butch, Lawrence and The Cricketer’s Nick Friend review the end of the cricketing summer, including England’s impressive ODI series victory, Tom Banton’s first international hundred, Warwickshire’s County Championship title and more. We apologise if you can hear any building work in the background during the main studio recording. 0:00 Carib Beer / 0:16 Intro / 0:55 Mark Butcher / 20:28 WPA Health Insurance / 20:47 Kevin Pietersen & Ben Stokes / 23:47 Warwickshire win the County Championship / 35:45 Kent & Northamptonshire / 47:56 Leicestershire's relegation / 56:34 Visit South…
26 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

Blaze complete domestic treble, county transfers & Katie George on her batting transformation

As The Blaze edged out Hampshire in a last-ball thriller to complete the domestic treble, Lauren Winfield-Hill speaks with Katya to reflect on the county season. Katya then speaks with Warwickshire's Katie George about her batting transformation this year, her relationship with bowling and much more. 0:15 Intro//0:48 Metro Bank //1:10 Catch up with Lauren//5:51 Blaze win the One Day Cup final//11:15 Team name changes//19:05 Is dominance of a few teams becoming a problem?//21:15 County moves25:38 Katie George preamble//30:22 Katie George//57:49 Women's Asian Games//59:58 Australia A vs India…
22 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

England hammer Sri Lanka, Fleming's first press conference & the state of bilateral T20 cricket

Cameron and Phil are joined by Cricinfo's Vithushan Ehantharajah to discuss the state of bilateral cricket, Stephen Fleming's first press conference as England Test head coach, County Championship drama and more. Butch is also on the show to review England's comprehensive 3-0 series win and offer his thoughts on the summer as a spectacle. 0:00 Intro / 1:43 Mark Butcher / 20:43 The current state of bilateral cricket / 34:14 WPA Health Insurance / 34:33 Stephen Fleming / 47:03 Brydon Carse / 49:39 Southall Travel / 50:16 Metro Bank One-Day Cup final / 56:23 Leicestershire's points deduction /…
16 Sep 2026 · 55 min

Kate Cross' last professional game, Surrey's extraordinary win and Glamorgan’s transition to Tier 1

With Glamorgan set to transition into a tier 1 team next season, Ben sits down with Lauren to discuss the lessons they could learn from Yorkshire's foray into the top division this year, as well as reflecting on another season of county cricket. Katya then speaks with Glamorgan Head Coach Rachel Priest, and star bowler Gemma Porter, to analyse what went well this year, and what strides they must take to compete in 2027. 0:00 Intro 1:01 Metro Bank 1:29 End of season reflections 5:36 Kate Cross' last ever professional game 7:50 Surrey vs Somerset 11:50 Yorkshire's first year in Tier 1 22:49…
15 Sep 2026 · 1 hr

Reviewing England's wild Test summer, the race to South Africa & is the keeper up ruining Test cricket?

Cameron, Lawrence and Butch reflect on the Test summer, which finished with victory for England by eight wickets at Edgbaston. Also on the show, the race to South Africa, Root's captaincy under the microscope, keepers standing up, the County Championship run-in and more. 0:00 Carib Beer / 0:32 Intro / 0:52 Are England better than they were in June? / 5:22 Top six for South Africa / 9:37 Ben Duckett / 14:46 Joe Root / 16:52 Picking a spinner for South Africa / 22:42 Gullivers Sports Travel / 22:59 The keeper-up debate / 29:28 Pakistan / 33:59 Roasting Party giveaway / 34:38 Knight-Stokes Cup…
11 Sep 2026 · 42 min

What is holding back female coaches in professional cricket?

In a deep-dive episode Katya speaks with prominent female coaches such as Lisa Keightley and Fran Wilson about the reasons for the lack of female coaches in professional cricket.Katya also interviews ECB Female Player to Coach Pathway founders Sarah Wright and Diccon Edwards, about their attempts to bring more female coaches into professional cricket. Take Her Lead, ECB and Metro Bank announce partnership to invest in the people powering women's and girls' cricket…
10 Sep 2026 · 29 min

Should England players play more county cricket? Ireland series review & Lauren's injury scare

First of all, is Lauren okay? Lauren and Katya catch up after Lauren's blow to the neck in the One Day Cup on Sunday, before delving into why some England players don't play more county cricket & the ECBs latest executive appointments. 0:15 Intro //0:32 Metro Bank//1:00Lauren's injury scare//5:15 Lauren's mad game against Essex//10:15 Ireland/England review//12:40 England player availability//20:32 ECB appointments Take Her Lead, ECB and Metro Bank announce partnership to invest in the people powering women's and girls' cricket…
8 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

Expensive Ashes tickets, third Test preview & Kevin Pietersen to mentor England’s white-ball teams

Cameron and Phil are joined by a returning Wisden legend, Taha Hashim, to discuss expensive Ashes tickets, the third England-Pakistan Test at Edgbaston, Kevin Pietersen’s new mentoring role and more. Also on the show, Nathan Johns on what the arrival of the ETPL means for the sport in Europe. 0:00 Intro / 1:20 Mark Butcher / 17:21 Ashes tickets / 24:08 Pakistan / 33:48 England / 43:35 Kevin Pietersen & England's white-ball teams / 50:04 Visit Barbados / 50:43 County Championship / 59:07 ETPL / 1:15:22 T20 leagues / 1:21:29 Ben Stokes / 1:23:42 Outro VISIT BARBADOS 🇧🇧 Experience the CPL…
5 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Issy Wong's maiden five-for, England's sparse winter, and Champions Trophy chaos

Katya and Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss England's first two ODIs against Ireland, a disappointing loss for Yorkshire and a chaotic end to the County Cup. Also on the show, a snippet of Anaya Bangar's chat on The Scoop, and Estelle Vasudevan explains the ICC's decision to move the Champions Trophy from Sri Lanak to India. 0:00 Intro / 1:20 Metro Bank / 1:57 England vs Ireland / 16:27 England's sparse winter / 23:09 Yorkshire / 30:09 County Cup / 37:29 Anaya Bangar / 48:45 Champions Trophy / 59:59 Outro Take Her Lead, ECB and Metro Bank announce partnership to invest in the people powering…
2 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

England win the series and Pakistan's disastrous tour reaches new levels of chaos

Cameron, Phil and Lawrence dissect England's victory in the second Test at Lord's, and there's an emergency chat with Danyal Rasool after Pakistan made sweeping changes to their playing and coaching groups mid-series. 0:00 Intro / 0:29 Southall Travel / 1:00 Ollie Robinson / 10:30 Joe Root / 23:07 Patreon / 23:41 Richard Thompson's comments / 31:39 Lord's / 34:50 Visit South Africa / 35:55 Imran Khan / 46:55 Mohammad Abbas / 49:14 England's top six / 51:18 Chaos in Pakistan / 1:03:43 Visit Barbados / 1:05:26 County Championship / 1:12:19 Outro SOUTHALL TRAVEL ✈️ Where would you go if you…
30 Aug 2026 · 29 min

BUTCH REACTS: Ollie Robinson fires England to first Test series win since 2024

Ollie Robinson was the star yet again, with only Saud Shakeel putting up any resistance of note as England claimed an unassailable 2-0 series lead at Lord's. Mark Butcher discusses the game with Cameron Ponsonby.👀 PATREONFor bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon!http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket👉 SUBSCRIBE:https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1#Cricket #EnglandCricket #TestCricket #PakistanCricket #JoeRoot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

ODI series preview, Kate Cross retires, and the future of women's cricket in Ireland

In this week’s Wisden Women’s Cricket Weekly podcast Katya is joined by Lauren Winfield-Hill to preview England's upcoming ODI series against Ireland, before talking with Cecelia Joyce on the future of women's cricket in Ireland. 0:15 Intro//0:51 Metro Bank//1:04 Lauren & Katya preview Ireland series//34:27 Cecilia Joyce on future women's cricket in Ireland//58:35 Metro Bank Take Her Lead, ECB and Metro Bank announce partnership to invest in the people powering women's and girls' cricket…
25 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

Robinson stars as England win by an innings at Headingley! Can Pakistan bounce back at Lord's?

Cameron is joined by Butch and Urooj Mumtaz to review England's comprehensive Headingley victory and look ahead to the second Test at Lord's. Also on the show, the Brydon Carse 'incident', a closer look at the domestic scene in Pakistan, two-day Tests, thrilling County Championship action and Wisden Cricket Monthly brings up an epic century with the 100th issue out later this week! 0:00 Intro / 1:38 Southall Travel / 2:17 Brydon Carse / 9:26 England's bowling / 13:45 Pakistan / 17:03 England's team balance / 21:15 Pakistan's XI / 24:59 Headingley / 31:33 Gullivers Sports Travel / 32:22…
21 Aug 2026 · 16 min

BUTCH REACTS: England win! Quicks thrill, captain Root back with a bang and can Pakistan get better?

Cameron Ponsonby and Mark Butcher on the Headingley Test, after England race to victory against a listless Pakistan, with Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue taking eight wickets each and all of the middle order chipping in. 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1#Cricket #EnglandCricket #TestCricket #PakistanCricket #JoeRoot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

Capsey to keep against Ireland, Trent Rockets win The Hundred & the ECB's big transition

In this week’s Wisden Women’s Cricket Weekly podcast Katya is joined by Lauren Winfield-Hill, fresh from losing The Hundred final against Trent Rockets at Lord’s last Sunday. Katya then sits down in the studio with The Cricketer’s Nick Friend & The Scoop’s Regina Suddahazai, where the agenda consists of further England squad reaction, the future of The Hundred & the ECB’s upcoming transition after the departures of Clare Connor, Beth Barrett-Wild & Jonathan Finch. 0:15 Intro 1:00 Metro Bank 1:29 Lauren reacts to Hundred final & England squad news 24:29 England future schedule & ODI squad…
17 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

England vs Pakistan preview, Bangladesh stun Australia & was The Hundred a success?

As England’s Test series against Pakistan begins at Headingley on Wednesday, Cameron is joined by Butch, Ben & Matt Roller to preview how the English team may line uo under Joe Root’s captaincy, before speaking with Cricinfo’s Danyal Rasool to get a steer on where the Pakistan camp is at. Beyond the Test series are discussions around the success or otherwise of this year’s Hundred which concluded on Sunday night, Australia’s extraordinary defeat at the hands of Bangladesh in Darwin, and the highly dramatic semi-final’s of the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. 0:15 Intro 0:40 Butch on England vs…
14 Aug 2026 · 39 min

Dani Gibson on the pod! Captaincy, coming back from injury, social media & life after cricket

In this week's Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast, Katya & Lauren speak with England & SunRisers Leeds star Dani Gibson. After a successful summer for club and country that has seen a World Cup final at Lord's and a Hundred Eliminator on Friday this week, Dani breaks down her new captaincy role, the pressures of being England's finisher & life after cricket. 0:15 Intro 0:48 Metro Bank 1:19 Sunrisers Leeds through to eliminator & captaincy role 13:10 Coming back from injury all-rounder role for England 20:22 Busy summer schedule 24:29 Social media & life after cricket 32:05 Charlie Dean's…
13 Aug 2026 · 58 min

Flintoff steps down as Lions coach, Alec Stewart on the pod & the ICC's World Cup changes under fire

Cameron, Katya & Lawrence Booth look ahead to England's Test series against Pakistan starting next week, as well as assessing the relationship between The Hundred & The Metro Bank One Day Cup. Cameron is then joined by England & Surrey legend Alec Stewart at the Kia Oval, before rounding things off with a look at this weeks joint statement from Cricket Scotland and Royal Dutch Cricket Association, criticising the ICC changes to World Cup qualification as 'disrespectful'. 0:15 Intro//0:45 Emilio Gay injury//4:35 England Performance & Test squad//13:15 Southall Travel//14:25 Relationship…
7 Aug 2026 · 17 min

Butch reacts to England's Test squad for Pakistan series

Cameron and Butch discuss England’s squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan, including a recall for Dan Lawrence and the news that Jordan Cox is set to bat No.3 with Jacob Bethell sidelined by injury. SOUTHALL TRAVEL ✈️ Explore Delhi, Agra and Jaipur with Southall Travel's 6-day Golden Triangle tour: https://www.southalltravel.co.uk/tours/india/golden-triangle/ 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdenCricket?sub_confirmation=1 #Cricket…
6 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

Why are there so few female coaches in the men's game? Plus Jon Lewis on coaching in The Hundred

In this week's Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast, Lauren Winfield-Hill updates Katya with the latest goings on at Sunrisers Leeds, before discussing the lack of women's cricket coaches in the men's game. Katya is then joined by London Spirit Women's Head Coach Jon Lewis, where they cover everything from squad building ahead of this years competition, to working under Heather Knight, to the end of his tenure as England coach, and much more. Finally, Katya and Admiral Group's Chief Sustainability Officer, Michelle Leavesley, discuss why Admiral have partnered with Glamorgan and Welsh Fire,…
4 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

What to expect from Root and Fleming, replacing Stokes & Australia’s huge year of Test cricket, with Chris Green

In a bumper episode Cameron speaks with Butch on how England can replace Ben Stokes in the Test side, before Phil unpicks the various combinations England could go with under Joe Root's captaincy. Chris Green then makes his Wisden Cricket Weekly debut to discuss Australia's massive next 12 months in Test cricket where they will playing India, South Africa & England - all away from home. 0:15 Intro // 1:17 Southall Travel // 2:22 Butch on Fleming, Root & England's Stokes replacement // 26:57 How England replace Ben Stokes & Joe Root the captain // 33:33 Why did Harry Brook get the Test…
31 Jul 2026 · 53 min

What actually makes a good franchise cricket league?

With The Hundred well underway, Katya & Lauren Winfield-Hill assess what actually makes a good franchise league, considering tournament length, overseas player limits, auction timing, and much more. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Metro Bank 0:52 Positives of The Hundred 10:15 WBBL standard & length of competitions 16:00 Overseas player limits 25:00 Auction timing 32:43 FairBreak T20 & what attracts players to leagues? 42:27 Em Arlott to Yorkshire The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating…
30 Jul 2026 · 23 min

Stephen Fleming & Joe Root named as England Test head coach and captain

Cameron, Ben & Phil react to today's breaking news that Stephen Fleming is the new England Test head coach, and that Joe Root will once again captain the side. SOUTHALL TRAVEL ✈️ Southall Travel are offering up to 35% off this cricket season: https://www.southalltravel.co.uk/holidays/turkey/ 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Digital: https://pktmags.com/wisdensummer26 Print: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscriptions.com/WCMBEDTIME26 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE:…
28 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

Joe Root to return as captain? 2027 Ashes schedule, The Hundred begins & illegal gambling in cricket

Cameron, Ben, Katya and Butch discuss reports that Joe Root is set to captain England again, 2027 Ashes scheduling, the start of The Hundred and the first week of the One-Day Cup. Also on show, West Indies' Test against Pakistan in Tarouba, the possibility of England and Australia playing a Test in India, and a chat with investigative journalist Steve Menary about the rise of illegal gambling companies operating in cricket. 0:00 Intro / 1:05 Mark Butcher / 18:53 Southall Travel / 19:56 Joe Root as England Test captain / 29:16 West Indies vs Pakistan / 37:21 Ashes / 41:28 An Ashes Test in…
24 Jul 2026 · 57 min

How new ownership has changed The Hundred, Blast Finals Day & Danni Wyatt-Hodge joins the show

Katya & Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss the early signs of change as The Hundred gets underway this week, with teams now under new private ownership. Wisden Cricket Monthly editor-in-chief Phil Walker then speaks with the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup top run-scorer Danni Wyatt-Hodge, about the disappointment of England falling short in the final against Australia at Lord's, as well as her enduring ambitions to play all three formats. 0:15 Intro 0:42 Metro Bank 1:03 Lauren's positive start in The Hundred 5:35 How has The Hundred changed? 10:50 Dani Gibson as captain & the lack of English captains…
21 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

Remembering Sir Garfield Sobers, England's impressive ODI series win & who will be the next Test coach?

Cameron, Phil and Butch begin the show by paying tribute to legendary West Indian all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away last week at the age of 89. Also on the pod, they discuss England's ODI series victory against India, the race to become Test coach after Andy Flower ruled himself out of contention and a huge change to the structure of the 2027 World Cup. All that and loads more, including a chat with one of England's hottest uncapped prospects, Henry Crocombe. 0:00 Intro / 1:33 Sir Garfield Sobers / 13:42 Southall Travel / 15:02 England's next Test head coach / 31:59 England vs…
16 Jul 2026 · 16 min

Wisden Cricket Weekly vs The Final Word

The Final Word v Wisden Cricket Weekly at Wormsley. Join us on Monday 10th August at the picturesque Wormsley Cricket Ground, where two of the most popular cricket podcasts will go head-to-head in an exciting cricket match! The Final Word, hosted by Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins, will play Wisden Cricket Weekly, hosted by Cameron Ponsonby, in a game where you will witness entertaining action while supporting the Lord's Taverners. Players include comedians Fin Taylor, Ivo Graham, Tom Rosenthal, Sky Sports' Matt Floyd, Gloucestershire all-rounder and Test Match Special's Melissa Story,…

About Wisden Cricket Weekly

Join Mark Butcher, Cameron Ponsonby and our rotating cast of brilliant journalists for a weekly digest of the biggest stories from both English cricket and the wider world game.

Wisden Cricket Weekly is a English sport podcast from Wisden Cricket Weekly. 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.

Publisher: Wisden Cricket Weekly
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 1 hr 3 min
Latest episode: 8 Oct 2026
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