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The Final Word Cricket Podcast

Adam Collins, Geoff Lemon
T20 World Cup
Australia
Cricket
England
India
South Africa
Pakistan
New Zealand
England Cricket Team
Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe
Lord's
England Women's Cricket Team
Bangladesh
West Indies
Australia National Cricket Team
Cricket Australia
T20 World Cup 2026
England National Cricket Team
World Cup

Cricket for everyone – your friendly guide to the world's strangest sport. Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins combine match analysis with irreverence, politics, interviews and history as they follow the game they love around the world. You can support the show at patreon.com/thefinalword. Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw

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South Africa Australia Daily, 2nd Test, Gqeberha Day 4: It may be the tipping point for some careers to end in the Australian top order, as only Travis Head was able to make a score of note against the world-class bowling of the South Africans, with ... more

South Africa Australia Daily, 2nd Test, Gqeberha Day 3: It would take something monumental to flip the series on its head, and the man smallest in stature stood the tallest to do just that. Can Australia come out swinging tomorrow to keep their 1-0 a... more

South Africa Australia Daily, 2nd Test, Gqeberha Day 2: There was a long wait to get onto the park, but a session of highlights followed - a blinding catch, supreme bowling, and some balls flying out of the park as Temba Bavuma tried to drag South Af... more

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South Africa Australia Daily, 2nd Test, Gqeberha Day 1: Australia pulled the Scott Boland lever and got the result they wanted. Nathan Lyon made way again. What does that mean for the next 12 months? Geoff Lemon joins Adam Collins from St George's Pa... more

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Recent Guests

Bharat Sundaresan
Cricket journalist and author
Episode: Story Time 291 – The Bharat Sundaresan request line
Miranda Debeljakovic
Repeat pledger on the show, introduced in the nerd-pledge thread and involved in the Story Time narrative about a baby's name
Patreon supporters of The Final Word
Episode: Story Time 290 – When Gavaskar did what Bradman couldn't
Ethan Bamber
County Championship Player of the Week / Warwickshire bowler
Warwickshire
Episode: Could Mike Baird be knocked off as CA chair?
Rahul Venkat
Cricketer and commentator, contributor providing insights and clues
Cricket (player/analyst)
Episode: Story Time 288 – Argentina, global nemesis
Kuldeep Yadav
Rothesay County Championship player of the round
Yorkshire (County)
Episode: The soul of Australian cricket (for sale, enquire within)
Angus Berry
Chief executive of MCC Foundation
MCC Foundation
Episode: The soul of Australian cricket (for sale, enquire within)
Simon Parbury
Head of cricket at John Hampden Grammar School
John Hampden Grammar School
Episode: The soul of Australian cricket (for sale, enquire within)
Danyal Rasool
Cricket journalist and guest on podcast
Cricket journalist
Episode: TFW Daily - Do you believe in miracles? - England Pakistan, 3rd Test, Edgbaston Day 3
Mohsin Naqvi
Head of Mohsin Naqvi hour segment for Pakistan Cricket Board
Pakistan Cricket Board
Episode: Marnus Labuschagne may never be dropped again

Hosts

Geoff Lemon
Host of The Final Word Cricket Podcast; widely associated with the show's analytical and historical cricket storytelling.
Adam Collins
Co-host known for incisive analysis, banter, and long-form conversations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Simply awesome

    Very good and interesting content on our great game. Knowledgeable presenters. I really appreciate the effort that goes into these podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hangman1933
    Australia2 months ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    They are articulate, insightful and always generous in their praise. A stand out podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ettore Basso
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Okay, but….

    So many adverts, probably makes up a good 15% of each podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Barnsey17890
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • can you just not mention the AFL for 2 fucking seconds? JFC it's so cringe, just do an AFL podcast if you can't shut up about it

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Jack
    7 months ago
  • Too many ads

    I like the content; however, the advertising is too much. Specifically, CBUS superannuation have behaved appallingly towards their members by not paying them benefits they were entitled to - and fined for that behaviour.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DinoJnr123
    Australia10 months ago

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Some critics dislike heavy swearing and ad reads.
Listeners praise articulate, insightful commentary and generosity.
Many note excessive advertising as a negative trade-off.
Fans appreciate long-form, history-rich discussions and strong host chemistry.
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Apple Podcasts
#2
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Apple Podcasts
#4
Canada/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#6
United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#110
United Kingdom/Sports
Spotify
#47
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#202
Australia/Top Podcasts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

TFW Daily - Smith's classic catches reel - South Africa Australia, 1st Test, Durban
Q: Your general mud map on what Australia should be trying to do, excepting the limitations here at Durban at this time of year.
Bharat says Australia's approach depends on how long the openers bat, the scoring rate, the weather, and how the pitch deteriorates. A strong opening partnership could create time to bowl South Africa out, while early wickets could complicate the declaration plan.
TFW Daily - Are the Aussies good now? - SA Australia, 1st Test, Durban Day 6
Q: On the spinners question, I would like to get your assessment of Nathan Lyon.
Sundaresan says Lyon generated bounce but the slow surface limited his threat and South Africa's batters adjusted. He suggests Lyon may need to adapt his pace on low, slow pitches.
TFW Daily - Are the Aussies good now? - SA Australia, 1st Test, Durban Day 6
Q: Why did South Africa choose Durban to play the first test when they keep losing to Australia, when they play in Durban?
Sundaresan says weather was the main factor: South Africa wanted to schedule Cape Town later, when it hoped rain would be less likely. He also notes concerns about Durban's crowds and venue facilities.
TFW Daily - Lyon faces the drop again - South Africa Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha Day 0
Q: Where do you think they'll land?
Sundaresan expects Bo Webster to retain his place and thinks Australia may select Scott Boland ahead of Nathan Lyon, but says the decision is still uncertain.
TFW Daily - Lyon faces the drop again - South Africa Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha Day 0
Q: How are you seeing it with Australia not declaring their hand at their pregame press conference?
Sundaresan says Australia may be waiting until match day because the weather and pitch conditions could change, rather than deliberately hiding their team selection.

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What is The Final Word Cricket Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running cricket-focused show that blends match analysis with irreverent commentary, history, and storytelling. Regular hosts dissect recent matches, tournament calendars, governance shifts, and cricket culture, often weaving in historical context, sponsor reads, and light banter. Noteworthy is the duo's willingness to tackle governance, strategic debates, and the sport's broader ecosystem, all delivered with a mix of deep knowledge and accessible humor that appeals to both hardcore fans and casual listeners. The format frequently features long-form conversations, Hall of Fame segments, and a strong narrative thread around the game's history and global footprint, making it useful for listeners seeking thoughtful, entertaining cricket ... more

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