
England internationals Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have been teammates, rivals and best mates. Now they’re bringing all of it to your ears.
Expect honest stories, loads of laughter and the kind of conversation you only get when two of women’s cricket’s favourite personalities behave like the mic is off.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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Our last episode for a couple of weeks as we take a little holiday break. Enjooyyyyy!
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Kate on meeting Kate & William at the suicide prevention toolkit in Liverpool, her last game, a chaotic trip to Ireland and is Harry Brook England's most talented player ever?
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Another week, another pod! We talk about Smriti Mandhana's greateness, Crossy's final games, shambolic Pakistan, England v Ireland and Alex's wedding in Cyprus.
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After an emotional episode last time out, a few extra days of recovery were needed. We’re back talking ETPL, Pakistan cricket and much, much more!
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Blimey O’Reilly. Kate and Alex were like two mice trying to hold back a Daggers-shaped tsunami of verbiage—reduced to the occasional ‘yeah, but’ or ‘that’s right.’ I like Daggers, but his lack of self-awareness here was painful. Isn't this supposed to be a female-led podcast?
Love the pod and I’m so pleased it’s returned stronger than ever this summer. Just listened to the most recent episode with Charles Dagnall which included some really interesting insights about how the women’s hundred could better benefit England womens cricket. It was a shame that Dagnall’s passion and disappointment that should have been aimed at the ECB and the new franchises felt like it was redirected towards Cross and Hartley in a bit of a monologue that included talking over the hosts a f... more
Kate and Alex have somehow corked and bottled the feeling of sitting in the pub with your two funniest cricket-loving friends.
The cricket insight is excellent, but their chemistry is the real star of the show. The stories are hilarious, the banter is effortless, and the laughter is infectious. More than once I’ve caught myself laughing out loud while listening on my daily run.
For lifelong cricket fans or newcomers still trying to figure out how the DLS works, No Balls is an absolute delight—... more
I’m really loving pod. Crossy and Alex are brilliant. I love their chemistry together. Their friendship is so nice and listening to this pod makes me feel part of that friendship. It’s great.
Keep up the great work
So glad you are back doing the pod. Easier to find and now I can run and laugh to myself about your exploits
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Two former teammates turned close friends bring candid cricket chat, banter, and behind-the-scenes stories to each episode. Topics span major women's and men's cricket moments, leadership, retirement, injuries, and life beyond the pitch, all delivered with warmth, humor, and insight. The show frequently features high-profile guests from the sport and related industries, with a lighthearted, pub-conversation vibe that still respects performance and strategy. This mix makes it appealing to cricket fans who want smart analysis balanced with relatable personal moments and long-form storytelling.
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