The Cricket Podcast

After a bit of a break, The Cricket Podcast returns! With England's cricket summer coming to an end, Jack and Max take a look back over the past few months and pass judgement on England cricket in 2026.

From the incredible return of Ollie Robinson to the abject circus that is Pakistan, what stood out for us this year, good or bad?
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The unthinkable has happened: the Bazball era is officially dead. In this monumental episode of The Cricket Podcast, we react to the bombshell news that has shaken English cricket to its core—the sudden sacking of head coach Brendon McCullum and the immediate retirement of captain Ben Stokes.

Was the writing always on the wall, or did the ECB pull the trigger too soon? We dissect the spectacular unraveling of England's ultra-aggressive Test match revolution, examining the backstage tensions, the recent string of catastrophic collapses, and the final straw that led to McCullum’s unceremonious exit.

We also pay tribute to Ben Stokes, a generational all-rounder who redefined leadership but ultimately walked away as his grand experiment crumbled. Who steps up to inherit this fractured team? Is English Test cricket heading back to the dark ages? Join us as we unpack the dramatic, definitive end of Bazball. Hit play now!
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England triumphed over New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Men's Test at Lord's. However, the victory was overshadowed by an ECB investigation into captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, who breached a midnight curfew to attend a London nightclub where an altercation occurred.In this episode, we unpack both the incredible sporting action and the drama unfolding off the pitch.
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After a long, unplanned, hiatus The Cricket Podcast is back. Join Max and Jack as they go through the headlines from the IPL and take a look at England's squad for their upcoming series v New Zealand.
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The script for IPL 2026 has been shredded within the first two weeks, and we're here to pick up the pieces. This episode of The Cricket Podcast tackles a start to the Indian Premier League that no one saw coming—least of all the Chennai Super Kings faithful.

With CSK sitting at a shocking 0-3 after losses to RR, PBKS, and RCB, we analyze the structural issues plaguing the legends and whether their season is already on life support. Contrast that with the Rajasthan Royals, who have stormed to the top of the IPL points table behind the explosive form of Yashasvi Jaiswal and a clinical bowling unit that looks unstoppable after disposing of the Mumbai Indians.

We break down the key tactical shifts of the 2026 season, including the breakout performances of Sameer Rizvi, whose heroics have rejuvenated the Delhi Capitals, and Priyansh Arya’s impact at PBKS. Plus, we look at RCB's early momentum and why the Mumbai Indians are struggling to find their rhythm in the powerplay.

Packed with T20 cricket data, insights, and analysis, this is the definitive guide to the chaos of the opening fortnight.

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