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Wisden Cricket Weekly

Wisden Cricket Weekly
England
Australia
Women's Cricket
T20 World Cup
India
England Cricket Team
The Hundred
Joe Root
England Women's Cricket Team
Ben Stokes
Women's Premier League
Ashes
England Women's Cricket
England Cricket
Cricket
Test Cricket
The Ashes
Ashes Series
South Africa
World Cup

Join Mark Butcher, Cameron Ponsonby and our rotating cast of brilliant journalists for a weekly digest of the biggest stories from both English cricket and the wider world game.

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Once Lauren and Katya round up the latest from the WBBL, they are joined by former ECB Women's Cricket Performance Director Jonathan Finch.

With Finch, Katya and Lauren look back on the vast array of changes that have happened in the women's game o... more

Cameron Ponsonby and Ben Gardner are joined by Ben Jones to review South Africa's 2-1 Test series victory, including Simon Harmer’s rise, Temba Bavuma’s leadership and what should come next for Australia. Fresh off the plane from Pakistan, Butch also... more

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In the second episode of the Wisden Cricket Business Report, Katya and Mike Fordham are joined by Paul Marsh, CEO of the Australian Cricketers’ Association, to discuss the shortcomings of the international cricket schedule, making bilaterals more att... more

With Lauren unavailable this week, Katya sits down with freelance journalist and broadcaster Annesha Ghosh, to pick apart the WPL auction that took place earlier this week.

0:00 Intro / 0:35 Metro Bank / 0:52 WPL Auction rundown / 1:56 Sophie Moline... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Marsh
CEO of the Australian Cricketers' Association and former AFL administrator
Australian Cricketers' Association
Episode: How do you solve cricket's scheduling 'shambles'? | Wisden Cricket Business Report
Annesha Ghosh
Freelance journalist and broadcaster
Episode: WPL auction reaction: Sophie Molineux strikes gold, the youngest-ever pick and does the league need to expand?
Lawrence Booth
Cricket journalist
Episode: Lancashire refuse Anderson contract, England lose two all-timer ODIs & why Bavuma is a great
Daniel Gallan
South African freelance cricket journalist for The Guardian
The Guardian
Episode: Lancashire refuse Anderson contract, England lose two all-timer ODIs & why Bavuma is a great
Cat Black
Co-founder of Maiden Cricket
Maiden Cricket
Episode: Big names absent from WPL auction list & could England players miss Sri Lanka T20Is for WPL?
Honor Black
Co-founder of Maiden Cricket
Maiden Cricket
Episode: Big names absent from WPL auction list & could England players miss Sri Lanka T20Is for WPL?
Mark Butcher
Former England cricketer and cricket broadcaster
Episode: Butch reacts to England's new central contracts, ODI tri-series preview & Boland's incredible record
Pete Russell
Caribbean Premier League CEO and co-founder
Caribbean Premier League
Episode: How do T20 franchise leagues really work? | Wisden Cricket Business Report
Chris Dehring
CEO of Cricket West Indies
Cricket West Indies
Episode: Assessing Harmanpreet Kaur’s legacy & could ECB help women’s Test cricket return to the Caribbean?

Hosts

Cameron Ponsonby
Co-host/journalist involved in guiding discussions and introducing guests.
Mark Butcher
Co-host and commentator providing analysis and opinion.
Regina Suddahazai
Host of Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly; regular contributor on women's cricket topics.
Nick Friend
Co-host; journalist contributing analysis and context.
Lauren Winfield-Hill
Host of Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly; contributes women's cricket insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Ticket prices vs TV Coverage

    Unwelcome though they are, the high prices being charged for next year’s Ashes Test Match tickets is hardly a surprise on a supply v demand basis and vs other events such as Premier League football, Silverstone, Wimbledon, Oasis, Harry Styles etc. In fact with up to 7 hours of entertainment they are arguably better value. Infinitely better value than £95 a ticket for the India t20 at The Utilita Bowl in July which doesn’t seem to have received the same scrutiny! Most of these sports and concerts... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skrimmers
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Superb podcast

    Far and away the best cricket podcast. You may disagree with some of the views even though they are always made eloquently, but that is all part of the fun. Outstanding!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skrimmers
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great show despite Butch

    Entertaining and knowledgeable hosts and contributors who know their cricket. Only gripe is the presence of Mark Butcher. Nice guy but his analysis is so dry and man, can this guy talk

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Gavino00
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Gone downhill fast

    I’ve listed to the pod since 2020 and am on the verge of unsubscribing. The new host is poor at best, too laddish, speaks too quickly that he his brain cannot keep up, and has some odd takes. Come back Jas, please!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Statto74
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Give all speakers space

    Interesting content but Phil Walker constantly interrupts other speakers mid-sentence. Makes for unpleasant listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    podwrm
    United States3 months ago

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Energetic, balanced analysis with strong guest variety
High-quality cricket insights and chemistry among hosts
Clear, informed perspectives on coaching and governance topics

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WPL auction reaction: Sophie Molineux strikes gold, the youngest-ever pick and does the league need to expand?
Q: Is the WPL risking getting left behind in the rapidly evolving landscape of women's franchise leagues?
Ghosh agrees that expansion should be considered after the league's fifth season, arguing that more teams could provide opportunities for Indian, overseas and associate players. Whitney says the league's cautious approach now risks allowing the WBBL and The Hundred to pull ahead.
WPL auction reaction: Sophie Molineux strikes gold, the youngest-ever pick and does the league need to expand?
Q: What did you make of the Molineux battle?
Ghosh says UP Warriorz deliberately pursued Molineux for her left-arm spin, leadership, all-round ability and match-winning record, while noting that managing her injury workload will be important.
How do you solve cricket's scheduling 'shambles'? | Wisden Cricket Business Report
Q: Can you reform the current governance model to the point where it does act in the game's best interest? Or does it need fundamental overhaul?
Marsh says cricket probably needs a fundamental governance overhaul, led by the member boards, to establish a standalone structure that makes decisions in the interests of the game.
How do you solve cricket's scheduling 'shambles'? | Wisden Cricket Business Report
Q: Could you just give us a bit of background into the report? And if you can, tell us why the current structure of International Cricket doesn't work.
Marsh explains that the report was developed as a discussion piece after years of adding matches and formats without addressing scheduling. It offers recommendations on scheduling, governance, regulation and the economics of the game.
Big names absent from WPL auction list & could England players miss Sri Lanka T20Is for WPL?
Q: What was the thought process behind that?
Cat Black says the Dragons had limited involvement in cricket, and the founders wanted investors who understood women's cricket. Honor adds that they had raised more investment elsewhere by the time the programme aired.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wisden Cricket Weekly

What is Wisden Cricket Weekly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly briefing on the state of cricket across formats, balancing deep-dive technical analysis with wide-ranging discussions of teams, leadership, and governance. Episodes routinely dissect England's red-ball and white-ball strategies, Pakistan and Bangladesh perspectives, and the evolving landscape of franchise cricket, The Hundred, and domestic structures. Guests range from former players and coaches to journalists and brand partners, providing on-ground insights, coaching philosophies, and sponsorship perspectives. The show is notable for its candid debate, strong analytical rigor, and frequent cross-format context, helping listeners assess squad decisions, coaching pipelines, and the commercial dynamics shaping modern cricket.

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2. Annesha Ghosh
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4. Daniel Gallan
5. Cat Black
6. Honor Black
7. Mark Butcher
8. Pete Russell

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