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A sensational hundred from Travis Head inspired Australia to a sixth men’s World Cup title as India failed to get over the line at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Mark Butcher, Jo Harman, Phil Walker and Yas Rana review a final where everything went right for Pat Cummins’ men. Find out more about our video partners, SEEEN: https://seeen.com You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia beat South Africa by three wickets in an epic World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens. Mark Butcher, Phil Walker and Yas Rana reflect on a game that had it all before looking forward to Sunday’s final between India and Australia. Find out more about our video partners, SEEEN: https://seeen.com You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India are in the World Cup final thanks to hundreds from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, as well as a seven-wicket haul from Mohammed Shami. Mark Butcher, Jo Harman and Yas Rana react to the result and wonder what it takes to beat this India side. There’s also discussion on New Zealand’s campaign and Daryl Mitchell, who today made the highest ever score in a men’s World Cup semi-final. Towards the end of the show, Mark shares his views on the story broken today that the ICC’s pitch consultant was blindsided by a decision to use a different pitch for the Mumbai semi-final. Find out more about our video partners, SEEEN: https://seeen.com You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine

Our panel of Jo Harman, Katya Witney, Phil Walker and Yas Rana preview 2023 World Cup knockouts with India, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa all vying for the title in the final week of competition. Mark Butcher joins the show to talk about England’s squad for the two white-ball tours of the Caribbean next month. Elsewhere, there’s discussion on the two England women’s squads selected for their upcoming tour of India, Meg Lanning’s international retirement and Sri Lanka’s suspension from the ICC with Sri Lanka expert Estelle Vasudevan. Feroza Afghan, one of the first women to be awarded a contract in Afghanistan, then speaks to Katya towards the end of the episode to talk about the struggles facing women’s cricketers from Afghanistan and on how much support they have been getting from the game’s governing bodies. Broadly Speaking, Stuart Broad’s autobiography, is out now in hardback, ebook and audio: https://amzn.to/3tsar6V Follow England in India in January with Gullivers Sports Travel - find out mor

Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to India's ninth consecutive win at the 2023 World Cup and discuss how they can be stopped ahead of the knockouts. There's also conversation on Netherlands' campaign and what's next for Dutch cricket. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yas Rana and Mark Butcher react to England’s last game of the 2023 World Cup, which saw them end their disappointing campaign with a comfortable victory against Pakistan. Ben Gardner then joins Yas to discuss Australia’s eight-wicket win against Bangladesh - their seventh victory in a row ahead of the semi-finals - which was spearheaded by Mitchell Marsh’s blistering 177*. Find out more about our video partners, SEEEN: https://seeen.com You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch

Afghanistan’s World Cup journey ended with defeat to South Africa in Ahmedabad, with the Proteas successfully chasing down 245 for the loss of five wickets. Katya Witney, Cameron Ponsonby and Ben Gardner discuss the game, and react to the day’s breaking news that Sri Lanka have been suspended by the ICC due to government interference. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Zealand comprehensively beat Sri Lanka to effectively seal the fourth 2023 World Cup semi-final spot. A rapid half-century for Kusal Perera and a gutsy final-wicket stand weren’t enough for Sri Lanka whose heavy defeat leaves them in ninth place. Jim Wallace and Yas Rana look back at the game and also preview the semi-finals. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England finally recorded their second win of the 2023 World Cup, with Ben Stokes’ first World Cup hundred powering them to a comfortable 160-run victory against Netherlands in Pune. Katya Witney, Mark Butcher and Yas Rana discuss the result and England’s campaign to this point, before spending some more time reflecting on Glenn Maxwell’s incredible double century against Afghanistan yesterday. Find out more about our video partners, SEEEN: https://seeen.com You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Vi

Phil Walker, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana review the last week of action at the 2023 World Cup - one that has seen the semi-final race burst into life. Mark Butcher joins to share his views on Angelo Mathews’ controversial timed out dismissal against Bangladesh, while Katya Witney joins Yas at the end to talk about Glenn Maxwell’s extraordinary match-winning innings against Afghanistan. Follow England in India in January with Gullivers Sports Travel - find out more at gulliverstravel.co.uk today. Over the course of the World Cup we’re once again working with our loyal friends at Charles Tyrwhitt. Get in on the dapper action with 20% off at https://www.charlestyrwhitt.com/ by using promo code WICKET20 at checkout. The Blizzard 50 is available on theblizzard.co.uk, and using the code NUTBLZ, Wisden Cricket Weekly listeners can purchase a year-long subscription to The Blizzard for £40, while also receiving The Blizzard Quiz Book, Jonathan Wilson's novel 'Streltsov', a copy of 'The Best Of The First 5 Years Of The B

Angelo Mathews became the first player in the history of international cricket to be dismissed timed out as Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in Delhi. Ben Gardner and Estelle Vasudevan reflect on that incident and the rest of the action from a memorable clash. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India made it eight wins from eight with a 243-run victory against second-placed South Africa in Kolkata. Ben Gardner and Aadya Sharma review India's latest triumph, which saw Virat Kohli score a record-equalling 49th ODI century and Ravindra Jadeja take his first ODI five-wicket haul in over a decade. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Butcher, James Wallace and Yas Rana react to England's latest defeat at the 2023 World Cup as well as Pakistan's almighty run chase against New Zealand, one that keeps the final week of group stage action very interesting. Find out more about our video partners, SEEEN: https://seeen.com You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Afghanistan kept their World Cup semi-final dreams alive with a routine seven-wicket victory against Netherlands in Lucknow. Ben Gardner and Cameron Ponsonby discuss what that result means for the tournament, Ben Stokes’ knee and tomorrow’s two huge fixtures. A listener question also prompts a discussion about the possibility of Australia boycotting their fixture against Afghanistan, given the stance previously taken by Cricket Australia. For more information about the circumstances surrounding cricket in Afghanistan, read here: https://wisden.com/stories/features/if-they-come-for-me-will-they-kill-me-how-a-cricket-dream-became-a-nightmare-for-afghanistans-womens-team You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 Th

India’s dominance at the 2023 World Cup continued, inflicting a 302-run hammering on Sri Lanka in Mumbai. Ben Gardner is joined b y Estelle Vasudevan to review the game, which saw India become the first team to book their place in the semi-finals. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Africa claimed their sixth win of the 2023 World Cup with a 190-run thrashing of New Zealand in Pune. Centuries from Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen helped the Proteas post a daunting 357-4, before Marco Jansen (3-31) and Keshav Maharaj (4-46) starred with the ball as New Zealand were bundled out for 167. Phil Walker, Katya Witney and Ben Gardner reflect on that game, look ahead to India vs Sri Lanka and discuss a few talking points from the England camp. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your a

Following the continuation of England’s miserable 2023 World Cup campaign, Phil Walker, Jo Harman and Yas Rana look to the future and pick a group of England players who could form the basis of England’s 2027 World Cup plans. There’s also discussion on the last week of World Cup action, while Saj Sadiq joins Yas at the end to talk about Pakistan victory over Bangladesh, a result that ended a run of four straight defeats. Get 10 per cent off at Nikon for the Sportstar Zoom with the code Wisden: https://www.nikon.co.uk/en_GB/product/sport-optics/sportstar-zoom-8-24x25-white-BAA870WA Get 20% off at Charles Tyrwhitt with the code: WICKET20 Cricket24 is out now! Order: bigant.com You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly includes an exclusive interview with Adil Rashid and is available now

Cam Ponsonby and Yas Rana react to Afghanistan’s third win of the tournament so far, one that boosts their chances of an unlikely spot in the semi-finals. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India made it six wins from six in the World Cup group stage with a comfortable 100-run victory against England in Lucknow. England produced a much improved performance with the ball, but their batters were blown away once again, with Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah doing the bulk of the damage. Mark Butcher, Jo Harman and Yas Rana reflect on all the action on another disappointing day for Jos Buttler's side. Find out more about our video partners, SEEEN: https://seeen.com You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about y

Following the thrill of Pakistan vs South Africa yesterday, Australia and New Zealand treated us to another instant World Cup classic in Dharamsala. Jim Wallace and Ben Gardner reflect on Australia’s dramatic five-run victory, as well as previewing tomorrow’s India vs England clash. Abhishek Mukherjee also joins the show from Kolkata to discuss Netherlands’ second win of the tournament - an 87-run thumping of Bangladesh. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices