World Cricket Show

Aw look, it's the World Cricket Show. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony provide a comprehensive rundown of Australia's Ashes chances. Among the questions they get their award-winning teeth into - is Darren Lehmann the silver bullet the Aussies needed? Does the new opening combination make sense? Is there any way they can win the series without Michael Clarke making runs? And could Nathan Lyon surprise England? Plus, will Fawad Ahmed get a game? And if so, what will that mean for cricket's nationality debate? Also this week: Adam's been laid up for days with a crippling case of Ashes Fever Tony's not a fan of the Sky Sports Ashes trailer Joe Root's from Yorkshire, and therefore a tough nut A curious case of Adam actually taking wickets Tony pledges to fight a parking ticket that he claims was unfair - Adam disagrees All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - want Ashes? This is the...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're up all night to get a wicket. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony reflect on the dramatic conclusion to the Champions Trophy. Did England choke? How satisfied can they be with their tournament overall? And are India worthy winners? In addition, there's analysis of Australia's startling decision to sack their coach on the eve of the Ashes. What could be behind the move? Is Mickey Arthur a fall guy? And is Darren Lehmann really an improvement? Also this week: A listener needs help with his batting, so naturally he comes to the WCS hosts for advice Adam is so upset by England's defeat that he can't even learn anything about continents Tony refuses to admit that Get Lucky is the song of the summer The fantasy league's over, but Tony doesn't really want to talk about it for some reason All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy a T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you had enouuuuugh? On the pod this week, Adam and Tony continue their award-winning coverage of the Champions Trophy, looking back on the group stage and looking ahead to the semi-finals. Can anyone stop India? Are England in with a shout? Or will rain have the final say? Also this week: Lots more chat about famous people we look like The fantasy league heads for a thrilling climax Adam did not enjoy Man of Steel Allan Border pledges to give Ian Botham a piggyback Tony disappeared for a few days, but Adam's figured out why All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy a T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Banter about with the World Cricket Show. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony get stuck in to the first week of action in the Champions Trophy. England crushed Australia, but still copped some criticism for batting too slowly - unfair? Or could the lack of flexibility be a problem down the road? Plus, India look strong, Pakistan crash out, and New Zealand pip Sri Lanka in an absolute thriller, which Adam managed to miss because he was on the Harry Potter studio tour. Also this week: Galifinakis cancels again The fantasy league is driving Adam mad Social media, and other buzz words A deep-voiced 15-year-old breaks a longstanding county record Tony continues to draw unflattering comparisons between Adam and various Tory cabinet ministers All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy a freaking T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Up all night to get cricket. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony deliver a comprehensive preview of the Champions Trophy. First off, England. Have the defeats to New Zealand set fire to all their best-laid plans? Or are they still amongst the favourites? Plus, analysis of every other team. After their World T20 success, are West Indies the team to beat? Will Sri Lanka be there or thereabouts again? Are Australia outsiders? And could India be described as dark horses? Also this week: Tony Curr's review of Paris Adam learns some basics about comedy Cobo Legends can't get out of first gear Tony refuses to get off the fence Adam comes to the cheerful realisation that his life has gone nowhere All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy a T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

J'aime le World Cricket Show (moi non plus) On the pod this week, with Tony off stuffing his face with baguettes and croissants in Paris, Adam soldiers desperately on without him to deliver full analysis of the Headingley Test. Were England wrong not to enforce the follow-on? Or does the result vindicate the decision? And should most commentators therefore be ashamed of themselves? Plus, will Graeme Swann's form be giving the Aussies nightmares? And will Nick Compton cling on until Trent Bridge? Also this week: Tony manages to join the fun via a crackly French phone line Adam is going increasingly mad recording on his own Marisa Tomei may or may not be joining the WCS staff full-time The truth is out there, and other original catchphrases All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy a T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're up all night to get something. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony are reunited to discuss the eventful first Test at Lord's. England ended up winning convincingly, but was the margin deceptive? What happened to New Zealand's batting? Is Stuart Broad back to his best? And has Joe Root hammered yet another nail into Nick Compton's coffin? In addition, there's analysis of the troubling news from India, where three IPL players have been arrested for spot fixing. What's the way forward now? And is the players the problem? Also this week: Adam's become alarmingly obsessed with the new Daft Punk song Dave Warner loses the plot More jauntily reductive impressions of various parts of the world where they talk funny Tony struggles to pronounce another relatively straightforward name Billy Root for Celebrity Big Brother All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy a T-shirt at...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What's our age again? This week, with Tony away doing some intensive work on his batting, Adam soldiers on and delivers a comprehensive preview of England v New Zealand. Swann and Bresnan are both back - is this good news, or does it smack of hastiness? Which seamer will miss out? And can New Zealand pull off a shock, or will England be too strong on home turf? Also this week: Cumberbatch cancels again Cobo Legends are involved in a thrilling tie, with vital contributions from the WCS hosts Tony's ridiculousness makes Adam really late for the game Matt Prior thought about playing baseball Mugs are coming. Mugs are definitely coming. All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy a T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I wanna really really really wanna zig-a-zig World Cricket Show. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony answer yet more listener questions on their screamingly popular Got A Question segment. Questions this week include - Who are the best wicketkeeper-batsmen of modern times? What's the deal with using different types of cricket ball in different countries? And are there any good cricket video games? In addition, Adam selects his Post-Atherton Pakistan team, before an unusual disappearance down the rabbit hole of county cricket. Which teams have made good starts to the season? And which England candidates are staking a claim for selection? Also this week: Tony makes a swashbuckling start to the cricket season Adam isn't very good at Dodgems Wales want their own cricket team Heaps of nostalgia for 1996 The Spice Girls musical comes to an end All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy a...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No foolin', it's the World Cricket Show. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony pick over Australia's Ashes squad. Is recalling Brad Haddin a sensible step, or a crisis move? Is the call-up for Chris Rogers a gamble? And is this a squad that's equipped to bring the urn back to Australia? In addition, this week's Got A Question sees Adam select his all-time left-handed eleven. Who's made the cut? And is there something about being left-handed that gives you an advantage in cricket? Also this week: Adam On Wire Tony surprises everyone by not reading the book he was supposed to read Sachin turns 40 Chris Gayle destroys the world record, and makes a splash in America Adam makes a terrible first impression at a wedding All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy a T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You just can't keep us off the air. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony answer another big bucket of listener questions, covering everything from the value, or otherwise, of the IPL, to Mike Gatting and the art of captaincy. Plus, Adam selects his post-Atherton West Indies Eleven, and Tony gets a new book to read. Also this week: It's the first pre-season net of the new Cobo Legends campaign Adam is hopelessly out of shape The sea is cold in Guernsey Tony, as ever, is little more than a walking punchline All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy a T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

World Cricket Show - 'worst cliched work', according to the poster. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony answer a big bucketload of listeners' questions on the triumphant return of their outrageously popular item Got A Question. With questions touching on everything from the dominance of African coaches to county cricket to anagrams to Stuart Broad in the Wire, there's something for everyone. Also this week: Adam's usual pre-show heavy metal routine is disrupted Tony hates April Fools Day A little bit of chat about the IPL Merv Hughes complains about the lack of facial hair in the Australian team Adam still has a DVD he borrowed off Tony 9 years ago All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy a T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cricket! On this week's eggciting Easter Special, Adam and Tony deliver a breathless report on the Miracle at Auckland. Does Test cricket get any more exciting? Has the drama papered over what was in truth a pretty disappointing series for England? And, while they couldn't quite force a win, should New Zealand be satisfied with their series' work? In addition, there's analysis of India's whitewash-sealing win in Delhi. How close are they to being the finished article? And how can Australia get back on track? Also this week: Adam really hates going to the dentist David Milliband, eh? Two, count em two composite elevens Great adverts for Test cricket Tony gets very emotional at weddings All this and more on the World Cricket Show Easter Special - buy a T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shakin' it up WCS style. On the pod this week, Adam and Troy discuss the damp draw in Wellington. Did rain deny England a victory? Is Stuart Broad back? And can either side force a result in Auckland? In addition, there's typically meticulous analysis of India's series-sealing win in Mohali. Shikkar Dhawan - most spectacular debut ever? Have India put their troubles behind them? And where did it all go wrong for Australia? Also this week: The return of the Tony's Weekend feature, this time from Prague Adam had a pretty bonkers weekend of his own Didi Hamann listens to the show Tony claims he never gets ill, yet is still a hypochondriac Plans for a WCS Harlem Shake All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy a blinking T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Snow.M.G. Snowed out of their regular studio, Adam and Tony rig up a telephone out of two tin cans on a string and deliver a report on the drawn Test in Dunedin. England capitulated, then fought back - how should we assess their performance? How impressive was Nick Compton's hundred? And which side will be happier heading to Wellington? In addition, there's analysis of the startling developments in the Australian camp. Four players axed for not doing their homework - is this a ridiculous over-reaction? Or should we actually have some sympathy for the captain and coach? Also this week: Adam frolics in the snow while Tony has to work Nick Knight's got a new catchphrase Adam plagiarises yet...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brimful of World Cricket Show on the 45. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony deliver a staggeringly comprehensive preview of England's Test series in New Zealand. Is Nick Compton the right man to open? Or should Joe Root be promoted? And with Broad and Onions out of form, has a sudden lack of depth in the pace department been exposed? There's analysis of New Zealand too - can the bowling unit find form? And how important will Ross Taylor's return to the side be? Also this week: Tony throws ketchup all over Adam A Moises Henriques pronunciation update Plans are in motion for the next single Tony almost catches his death of cold, for which he blames Adam All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - for goodness sake buy a T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Make way for the World Cricket Show. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony discuss India's comfortable win over the Aussies in Chennai. Just how impressive was MS Dhoni's double hundred? Did Australia get their selection wrong? And can they bounce back in the next game? In addition, there's some build-up to England's Test series in New Zealand. On the evidence of the one-day games, will New Zealand's batsmen be able to cope with the England bowlers? And will it be Broad or Onions who gets the nod? Also this week: Tony gets snubbed at the Oscars once again Phil DeFreitas owes Adam money Everyone struggles to pronounce Moises Henriques Tony needs something a little less higbrow to read Lionel Messi + cricket = the worst advert ever All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - if you want to buy a T-shirt, go to www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yes, it's the World Cricket Show. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony (as portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis) join forces to discuss South Africa's hard-fought win in Cape Town. Did Pakistan let the hosts off the hook? Or are the South Africans just too goddamn resilient to be beaten? And could they now be poised to join the ranks of the greats? In addition, there's a look at the topsy-turvy start to the ODIs in New Zealand, and analysis of the conclusion to the Women's World Cup, where Australia ran out winners for the sixth time. Also this week: Adam wants a hug...in a mug Tony contemplates going on the Michael Vaughan Bike Ride Mr Cameron slopes off to play cricket in Mumbai Who Adam would punch if he thought it was about to be the end of the world If you offer Tony steak, don't expect him to be grateful All this and more on the latest installment of the World Cricket Show - maintenant, achetez un T-shirt at...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever? Ever felt like this? On this year's award-winning Pancake Day Special, Adam and Tony discuss the Twenty20 bonanza in New Zealand. 23 sixes were struck in Auckland - is that truly what the public come to see? And with fortunes swinging so dramatically from game to game, is T20 little more than a lottery? (Tony's actually done some actual research about this) In addition, there are a couple of top-class Sidenotes, including plans for a fun and engaging way to liven up the innocuous Test match tea breaks that people are so fed up with. Also this week: Gordon Ramsay's in the studio Tony hasn't started reading the book he was supposed to be reading, which comes as a big surprise Adam and one of the kids from Round the Twist - separated at birth Nick Knight drives everyone up the wall once again What happened when Tony scored 13 consecutive ducks All this and more on the latest edition of the World...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The World Cricket Show just keeps on running. On the pod this week, Adam and an out-of-breath Tony discuss Dale Steyn's demolition of Pakistan. Is Steyn cementing his place amongst the all-time greats? Is the gulf between these two teams as wide as 49 all out would suggest? Or can Pakistan fight back? In addition, there's discussion of the Women's World Cup, where Sri Lanka have been making waves. But can anyone besides England and Australia stake a claim for the title? Also this week: Tony's just been running, and it pretty much destroyed him Adam dreams he's on the Ivory Coast Olympic swimming team A new world beer snake record The IPL auction is as baffling as ever Adam helps Tony finally get started with his new year's resolution All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - for heaven's sake buy a T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.