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Wisden Cricket Weekly

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

Join Mark Butcher, Yas Rana and the rest of the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast team for a weekly digest of the biggest stories from both English cricket and the wider world game.

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Latest Episodes

Whilst the race for England's Test opener continues this weekend, Butch & Yas turn to who may comprise England's bowling attack in June. Name-checks for Sonny Baker, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Porter, Sam Cook & Matt Potts.

0:15 Who is winning the race f... more

Katya Witney speaks to England's head coach & captain, Charlotte Edwards & Nat Sciver-Brunt, about the World Cup squad announced this week as well as the huge summer ahead. Katya then unpicks the squad in further detail with Lauren Winfield-Hill, bef... more

This week on the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast Yas is joined by Katya & The Cricketer's Nick Friend in the library at Lord's to discuss the various stories to have emerged from another week of County Championship cricket. Before all of that though, Y... more

This week Katya Witney speaks to Lauren Winfield-Hill about Yorkshire's first win of the season and other goings on in the Metro Bank One Day Cup, including the bizarre bat gauge controversy at The Oval over the weekend. Katya & Lauren then speak wit... more

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Recent Guests

Nat Sciver-Brunt
England captain and head coach guest interview
England Women's Team
Episode: England T20 World Cup squad special, with Charlotte Edwards & Nat Sciver-Brunt
Asa Tribe
Glamorgan Jersey and England Lions opener
Glamorgan, England Lions
Episode: The rapid rise of Asa Tribe & why have there been so many draws in the County Championship?
Emilio Gay
England opening candidate, Durham and Lions alum
England Lions / Durham
Episode: Emilio Gay’s England ambitions, County Championship injury subs fiasco & James Rew pushes his case
Reuben (TruGuard)
Co-founder of TruGuard cricket protection
TruGuard
Episode: Emilio Gay’s England ambitions, County Championship injury subs fiasco & James Rew pushes his case
Cameron Ponsonby
Author/researcher focused on state school cricket
Author of a book on state school cricket (field research)
Episode: 59% of pro male cricketers are privately educated: What is English cricket doing about the state school divide?
Saj Mahmood
Former England bowler, cricket coach
Reequip founder; coach at state schools
Episode: 59% of pro male cricketers are privately educated: What is English cricket doing about the state school divide?
Sarah Taylor
England wicket-keeper, World Cup-winning keeper-batter, and coach
England/Lions/WCC teams
Episode: "It's impossible to justify" | Why have England prioritised intra-squad matches over county cricket?
Kate Cross
England cricketer; Lancashire player
Lancashire
Episode: “I felt like I wasn’t good enough” | Kate Cross on life after England & an in-depth county preview
Richard Pyrah
Yorkshire Women's Head Coach
Yorkshire
Episode: “The future's bright” | Behind the scenes of Yorkshire’s Tier One transition

Hosts

Yas Rana
Co-host/Host of Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast; Wisden staff
Mark Butcher
Host/Co-host of Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast; Wisden

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Ollie Robinson

    An excellent review as always on the start of the county season. It did dawn on me, based on Ashes events (pre and during), what on earth did Ollie Robinson do to be jettisoned by the England management? The mind boggles!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skrimmers
    United Kingdom22 days ago
  • The hundred saga

    Very surprised and disappointed to hear Booth suggest the current issue regarding Pakistani players at the hundred is a problem of ‘perception’.

    How about a problem of xenophobia, discrimination, employment law and of bringing outside geopolitics into sport? The perception is the tip of a very murky and frankly unpalatable iceberg. Yet again the lesson cricket is teaching…..filthy lucre always wins kids!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nelson’s beans
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • The best cricket podcast

    The best cricket podcast around. A great modern day representation of the historic Wisden brand. Insightful, thorough and funny when appropriate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skrimmers
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Bit biased towards England

    Been listening to these guys for 5 years and at its best when butcher on as he’s the most objective. I find Yas biased towards England so he probably needs to reflect and adjust on that point

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Brettsky23
    Australia4 months ago
  • Pompous?.. not me

    Lovely irony from Phil Walker while berating those who still feel a win at the MCG does not make up for a series, we should have won, being lost in 11 days! Calling them “sanctimonious” and “pompous” then suggesting “please go and read a book”! Brilliant! Under the guise that anyone who wants us to get better and win a five test series, let alone an away Ashes series or challenge for the WTC, should go and read a book, does he have any recommendations?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skrimmers
    United Kingdom4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Appreciated for accessibility and depth across formats
Insightful, balanced cricket analysis with strong host chemistry
Independent and thoughtful takes; avoids tribal sentiment
Consistently high-quality discussions that delve beyond results

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#10
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Apple Podcasts
#4
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Apple Podcasts
#10
Canada/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#68
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#4
Germany/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#5
France/Sports/Cricket

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The rapid rise of Asa Tribe & why have there been so many draws in the County Championship?
Q: Are you just playing the same people all the time?
The guest explains that yes, the level of competition is high and you do face a tough, consistent level of opposition, which drives the need to adapt and stay motivated.
England T20 World Cup squad special, with Charlotte Edwards & Nat Sciver-Brunt
Q: How do you balance the long buildup to the World Cup with growth of the game and staying present in the moment?
The hosts discuss staying grounded, focusing on training, and using leadership and performance as a focus to manage the buzz and expectations.
England T20 World Cup squad special, with Charlotte Edwards & Nat Sciver-Brunt
Q: So Nat, can you tell us a little bit about what you've just been doing downstairs with the leadership experience for the girls?
Nat describes a leadership session with schoolgirls, sharing nuggets of wisdom, and reflects on the ongoing leadership development across the squad.
Wisden Almanack Special with Tom Holland & Lawrence Booth
Q: Lawrence, let's get straight into it. Who are the five cricketers of the year? And what are the criteria for selection?
Booth explains the emphasis on the previous English summer, noting the rule of not being chosen more than once and acknowledging the number of Indian players among the finalists.
Are auctions ‘vulgar’? How they really work, and England’s biggest challenges this summer
Q: Why did you predict James Coles would be a centerpiece of the auction?
Coles was described as a highly versatile, highly rated English talent with potential across formats, making him central to team balance and future leadership.

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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?

This show delivers thoughtful, data-driven discussions on the biggest stories in English cricket and the wider game, with frequent dives into leadership, scheduling, and governance. Across recent episodes, topics span leadership dynamics in Australia's setup, coaching and development in associate nations, the impact of franchise cricket on international opportunities, and pressing issues around tournaments like The Hundred and the WPL. The format combines sharp analysis, interview-style insights from coaches and players, and candid debates among the hosts, making it valuable for listeners who want context, nuance, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on modern cricket.

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