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The Cricketer
England
Test Cricket
Cricket
Ben Stokes
England Cricket Team
India
Ashes Series
New Zealand
Pakistan
Joe Root
Australia
Harry Brook
Ashes
Jamie Smith
County Cricket
Jacob Bethel
The Hundred
International Cricket
Ollie Pope
England Women's Cricket Team

The Cricketer Podcast channel is where you will find everything from the latest #AskGeorge to James Coyne's documentary on cricket in America and Huw Turbervill's 'Huw Meets...' series.

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Latest Episodes

Ten-wicket haul, nine-darter, or 147… Which is the most difficult?

Oscar and Dave ask how hard it is to take a ten-fer, examine club ground use in the One Day Cup, and provide an alternative take on Saltburn.

Plus, a preview of the Cawston Press Vi... more

From Hastings to Hove and Scarborough to Southport, we’re discussing the nation’s favourite seaside county cricket venues, past and present.

The Cricketer readers’ favourite Paul Edwards joins the podcast to examine why fans love the likes of Blackp... more

Sherborne School, in Dorset, organise an annual cricket week in aid of the Ruth Strauss Foundation.

Sherborne’s master in charge of cricket, Hugh Tatham, joins the show to discuss the work that goes into organising a festival, the current state of s... more

AskGeorge is brought to you in association with Gullivers Sports Travel. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/4hr55yh8

You can get all of George and the team's exclusives – and more! – at your fingertips by subscribing to The Cricketer with an in... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Edwards
Writer and cricket journalist who contributed the Seaside County piece
The Cricketer
Episode: Seaside county grounds and Sobers remembered (with Paul Edwards) | The Cricketer Magazine Podcast
Hugh Tatham
Master in charge of cricket at Sherbourne School
Sherbourne School
Episode: "Don’t be too English!": How to run a cricket festival
Olly Rowe
Representative from Bowler Bowing Machines
Bowler Bowling Machines
Episode: Premier League footballers in village cricket
Nick Houghton
Digital editor
The Cricketer
Episode: England dethrone India as T20I No.1
Jarrod Kimber
Columnist and cricket analyst
The Cricketer Magazine
Episode: An outside bet for next England captain (with Jarrod Kimber) | The Cricketer Magazine Podcast
Sachin Bajaj
Founder, Global Cricket School
Global Cricket School
Episode: India's best-kept cricketing secret
Oscar Ress
Correspondent for The Cricketer, dispatched to cover events and provide on-ground insights
The Cricketer
Episode: Abhishek Sharma shines before the rain falls
Celia Walden
Very talented journalist referenced in discussion
Telegraph journalist
Episode: Two leg slips for Harry Brook is quite the sight…
Nick Friend
Cricket journalist
The Cricketer
Episode: England suffer injury scare in victory over Ireland

Hosts

David Charman
Host/analyst with involvement across multiple Cricketer-branded podcasts and shows.
Oscar Rest
Presenter stepping in for the final segment; regular contributor.
Mel Farrell
Co-host and journalist contributing to The Cricketer podcast ecosystem.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Ask George …

    Must listen ! A fabulous pod, love the new 15 minutes with George pods

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WDL Noble
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Dobell is such a patronising prick

    Dobell is constantly interrupting, undermining, and patronising Mel. It’s gross. Honestly don’t know why she puts up with it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Haggerston
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Pound for pound best daily test review pods

    Just make them longer. 15mins isn’t enough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chayley91
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Sound quality

    I’m a big fan of George but the sound on this is consistently dreadful. A bit of decent tech would make this an essential listen but at the moment it’s too much hard work

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    The Fun Bus
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Some episodes have tech or sponsorship-focused discussions.
Guests often bring deep cricketing insight, from grassroots to national team analysis.
Sound quality and guest dynamics are common points of feedback.

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Apple Podcasts
#90
United States/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#35
United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#59
Canada/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#45
Germany/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#84
Australia/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#13
Austria/Sports/Cricket

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Can England actually win the World Cup?
Q: Can England actually win the World Cup?
The guest/contributor suggests it's still a stretch, but progress is real and tangible, with leadership and adaptability improving, though they acknowledge it will take time and further development to become genuine contenders.
Are you surprised that Rob Key kept his job?
Q: Were you surprised that Rob Key kept his job?
Yes, I was surprised at first, but the reasoning centers on the ECB prioritizing continuity to avoid repeating the 2022 leadership vacuum, especially given how many staff left then and the uncertainty around qualification strategies.
England reach T20 World Cup final
Q: Two questions for you.
Firstly, Haley Matthews' critique of funding and opportunity for the West Indies was a powerful, unfiltered reminder that financial structures influence competitive balance; secondly, the discussion touched on how a future World Cup can be shaped by addressing those structural issues while maintaining competitive integrity.
England reach T20 World Cup final
Q: Nick, what did you feel characterized this victory in particular?
The victory felt emphatic because England controlled the game from start to finish, showing composure after a shaky opening and capitalizing on South Africa's early wobble to build a confident, well-executed performance.
Is Jamie Smith under pressure?
Q: Should England's middle order play more county cricket to experience 70 mile per hour seamers with the keeper standing up?
The panel expresses that playing more county cricket could help players adapt to challenging conditions, but notes recent decisions and workload considerations, suggesting a balance between domestic experience and safeguarding the national team's needs.

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The channel focuses on cricket culture, analysis, and development—from in-depth match debates and leadership conversations to school and community cricket initiatives. Episodes frequently explore strategic questions about England's white-ball and Test plans, regional and grassroots cricket, and the impact of sponsorships and governance on the game. A notable throughline is the emphasis on cricket as a broader community activity, with stories about schools, charities, and village cricket alongside rigorous performance analysis and historical context. Listeners likely value practical insights for coaching, talent development, and the interplay between elite sport and grassroots participation, as well as candid commentary on leadership decisio... more

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2. Hugh Tatham
3. Olly Rowe
4. Nick Houghton
5. Jarrod Kimber
6. Sachin Bajaj
7. Oscar Ress
8. Celia Walden

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