In this episode, Jack, Matt, and Chippy dissect England's latest calamitous performance. Is it time for Bazball 2.0 or is this just another 'moral victory' for the Poms? The lads go deep on what it's really going to take for the Three Lions to recover some semblance of dignity, and perhaps even win a game of cricket abroad. It's a bumpy road ahead, and we're here for the ride.
Then, we turn our attention to the hot mess that is the BCCI's red-ball setup. Coach Gautam Gambhir is facing a social media firing squad after recent Test losses, but are the calls to sack him justified? The team is in transition, the preparation is a shambles, and the pressure is mounting. We cut through the noise to figure out if it's Gambhir's tactics or a deeper structural failure that's the real issue.
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Analysing IPL Retentions, Trades and Releases
On today's show, the boys take a microscope to the IPL retention deadline. Join us as we go through all ten franchises, picking apart the big releases, the surprising trades, and the questionable logic behind some of the decisions. From the franchises who nailed it to those who, let's be honest, will be left scrambling at the mini-auction, we've got you covered with all the analysis you've come to expect.
We’ll break down which teams have left themselves with the strongest purse and which have the most work to do. Forget the soundbites; this is a full tactical debrief on the latest IPL squad reshuffles. What does it all mean for the upcoming season, and who has made the biggest blunder? Tune in as we figure it all out.
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Travis Head CRUSHES England - 2025 Ashes - First Test Day 2
Travis Head crushed England's hopes on day 2 of the first Test of the 2025 Ashes. England woke up as favourites to win in Perth, however another batting collapse, another top performance from Mitchell Starc and another away Ashes debacle ensued.
What do we make of Travis Head? Can England come back from this? Should we start following another sport?
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Stokes Makes A Statement! - 2025 Ashes - First Test Day One
The 2025 Ashes is underway in Perth. England travelled to Australia full of confidence and everyone has been predicting a close battle between Stokes and co and the depleted Aussies.
Day 1 of the first Test match was bananas. First England were skittled for 172, with Harry Brook the only bright note. But then in response Australia folded. Ben Stokes was rampant and Jofra Archer was unplayable.
It is game on in The Ashes!
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Our 2025 Ashes Predictions!
The Ashes are here, and so are we with our definitive predictions. This isn't just a friendly chat; we're putting our reputations on the line. We've gathered the crew to discuss who will lift the Urn and why this series might just redefine Test cricket. Expect passionate arguments, obscure historical references, and perhaps a touch of bias as we weigh the strengths and weaknesses of both the English and Australian squads. Tune in to see who we're backing to take home the prize.
To add some official structure, we're using a "snake draft" format to lock in our predictions. Each host will draft key outcomes—from the final scoreline to top run-scorers and leading wicket-takers—forcing strategic consideration. It's a high-stakes battle of wits as we meticulously build our prediction sheets and ultimately crown one host as the supreme prognosticator of the 2025 Ashes series.
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Are you a cricket fan who wants to hear more about the game's big talking points? The Cricket Podcast is the world's best topical cricket podcast. Covering all cricket including international cricket, Cricket World Cups, the IPL, the Ashes and Test matches. Now with over 500 episodes Jack Hope, Max Rowe-Brown and Ross Legg, provide insight, analysis and humour about all of cricket's major stories.
Whether you want to know more about the latest England v Australia Ashes contest, or Virat Kohli's exploits for the India cricket team, we guarantee that The Cricket Podcast will bring you reaction that you'll love.
Regular guests include Daniel Norcross from TMS and cricket analyst Dan Weston, who has experience working in the IPL.
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