World Cricket Show

On a jam-packed pod, Adam & Tony discuss Ireland's historic first Test match, before turning their attention to England's home series with Pakistan. Ed Smith's first squad - has he made the right calls? Is Buttler the answer? And how are Pakistan shaping up?Plus, some more (quite animated!) thoughts on The Hundred, Tony obsesses about fixtures, and Adam gets mistaken for Andre Russell.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony discuss the ECB's surprise unveiling of 100 ball cricket. Ridiculous gimmick? Or marketing genius?Plus, thoughts on another season of IPL (with minimal discussion of scheduling!), Tony gets the spaghetti sweats, and Adam shocks the world by mentioning county cricket.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the dust settles on one of the biggest cricket stories for years, Adam & Tony reflect on sandpaper, jaw-dropping press conferences, and the whole ball tampering row. Has the fury of media and fans been appropriate? Or has it all been blown out of proportion?If nothing else, it's overshadowed 58 all out! But we find some time to talk about that too. Will this finally force a shake-up for England?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony return to the air to discuss England's ongoing winter of cricket. After white ball wins in Australia and New Zealand, are they now the best ODI team in the world? In Tests it's a different story...but how will they get on in their series against the Kiwis?Plus, Hales and Rashid get white ball contracts, Rabada breaks records, and it all gets very spiky in South Africa.All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the dust settles on another disastrous Ashes in Australia, Adam & Tony reflect on England's many, many failings. Why did they make it so hard for themselves? Are the players and management deluded? And, besides dropping Gary Ballance, what happens now?Then they grudgingly give some credit to Australia - all of a sudden, could they have a seriously good team on their hands? And are they now favourites to win in England next year?Plus, thoughts on a breathless, brilliant Test in Cape Town, Adam waffles on about Moeen Ali again, and Tony stinks the place up.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support our important work at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! It's not a whitewash!Adam & Tony celebrate in style by asking all the important questions. Is Cook back? And if so, is that great news, or just annoying that he couldn't do it when it mattered? And the same question for the team as a whole.Plus, more Steve Smith Is Quite Good chat, Adam goes off on one about Mike Hussey, and Tony startles shop assistants.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the 2017 Christmas Special, Adam & Tony manage to summon up the courage to discuss England's Ashes disaster. How has it come to this (again)? Is this the end of the road for some of the senior players? Were Australia underestimated? And the key question - why aren't England better?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show. Support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony discuss a cracking Test match in Adelaide. Great fightback from England, but they still lost heavily - are the Ashes over already?Can England's batsmen muster up something better in Perth? Or are the Aussie bowlers simply too good?Plus, Tony delivers more good good analysis, and Adam impresses everybody with how early he gets up.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony look back on the first Ashes Test in Brisbane. A big win for Australia - does this have 'whitewash' written all over it? Or can England fans still cling on to hope?Plus, thoughts on the heinous Bairstow headbutt, another Steve Smith stats party, and Tony has a Keegan moment.All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The thrilling conclusion to the World Cricket Show Ashes Preview, as Adam & Tony (with the help of Cat Jones from Can't Bowl Can't Throw) run the rule over Australia's prospects. Are the batsmen better than England's? Are the bowlers all they're cracked up to be? And the big question...who's going to win?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ASHES ASHES ASHESAdam & Tony begin their Ashes Preview extravaganza with a borderline too detailed look at England. Big problems in the batting, a weird squad selection, and no Ben Stokes - but are there actually some good reasons to be hopeful?Plus, some high-quality Gary Simon Ballance puns, Adam gets the cereal in, and Tony finds a solution to his BT Sport problem.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony weigh in on the latest plans for Test cricket's future. How will this new league work? Will it actually achieve what they want it to achieve? And is 'context' all it's cracked up to be?Plus, thoughts on Ben Stokes and England's baffling Ashes squad, and a technical fiasco creates a real sense of deja-vu.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony reflect on an eventful end to the English summer, as Essex claim Championship glory, West Indies yo-yo from dazzling to dismal, and England win a Test series but no one's really that happy about it. Plus, thoughts on the return of international cricket to Pakistan - great news all round, but is it sustainable long-term? All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at www.patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony discuss West Indies' win at Headingley: brilliant, historic, and totally out of the blue. Were we too quick to write them off? How good is Shai Hope? And what does it all say about England? Plus, thoughts on Warner in Bangladesh and the jaw-dropping IPL TV deal, and Tony gets very excited about the prospect of another royal baby. All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony discuss England's huge win over West Indies at Edgbaston. Did the day/night experiment work? Is Stuart Broad quite a good bowler? And are West Indies really this bad? Plus, thoughts on Afridi, scheduling, and Guernsey v Jersey, and Tony officially becomes a celebrity. All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony reflect on another one-sided Test match at the Oval. Are England actually good after all? Is Roland-Jones the real deal? Was this Stokes's best innings? And why are we not seeing any close Test matches at the moment? Plus, thoughts on the Women's World Cup, Tony tries out his broadcasting voice, and Adam gets some new idols. All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony reflect on a rollercoaster start to the England-South Africa Test series. Are England as bad as the defeat at Trent Bridge suggests? How can they fix the batting? And is Philander a better all-rounder than Stokes? Plus, thoughts on Ireland and Afghanistan joining the Test cricket party, and a holiday bantathlon gets more competitive than you might expect. All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Feed the snake and it will grow.   On the pod this week, Adam and Tony discuss another great Test match at Headingley. Did England let is slip, or were New Zealand just too good? What are the keys to the Kiwi 'brand'? And with a month to go til the Ashes, should England fans be quietly confident? Or quietly terrified?   Plus, analysis of a breezy win for Australia in Dominica - how are the Aussies shaping up?   Also this week: WCS hosts dazzle on the cricket field The Tony Curr Effect leads to trouble at the Oval Adam isn't sure what currency they use in Greece Tony feeds the snake and it grows (not a euphemism)   All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy merch at cafepress.co.uk/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It doesn't git any butter thun thus.   On the pod this week, Adam and Tony reflect on an astonishing Test match at Lord's. Is Stokes the new Flintoff? Is Cook the new Cook? Are England good again? And what do New Zealand have to do to get more than two Tests a series?   Plus, some thoughts on the Trevor Bayliss appointment, Adam drones on (mercifully only for about ten minutes) about KPgate, and Tony doesn't know where the ant killer is.   All this and more on the latest installment of the World Cricket Show - buy merch at www.cafepress.co.uk/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We were working as a waitress in a cocktail bar.   On the pod this week, Adam and Tony discuss the latest chaos in the England camp. Moores is no Moores - right decision? Who should replace him? And what about the way in which the news broke?   Plus, analysis of West Indies' remarkable win in Barbados. A glimpse of a brighter future?   Also this week: Tony sidles up to the Countess of Wessex Guernsey give a right old pasting to the Scandinavians in ICC Div 1 Adam looks after the money Tony gets up for Balls How many election references can Adam crowbar into the show?   All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy merch at cafepress.co.uk/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.