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Wisden Cricket Weekly

Wisden Cricket Weekly
Women's Cricket
England
Australia
India
T20 World Cup
England Cricket Team
Test Cricket
England Women's Cricket Team
Ben Stokes
The Hundred
Joe Root
Ashes
England Cricket
England Women's Cricket
Cricket
Women's Premier League
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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Cameron and Phil are joined by Cricinfo's Vithushan Ehantharajah to discuss the state of bilateral cricket, Stephen Fleming's first press conference as England Test head coach, County Championship drama and more. Butch is also on the show to review E... more

With Glamorgan set to transition into a tier 1 team next season, Ben sits down with Lauren to discuss the lessons they could learn from Yorkshire's foray into the top division this year, as well as reflecting on another season of county cricket.

Kat... more

Cameron, Lawrence and Butch reflect on the Test summer, which finished with victory for England by eight wickets at Edgbaston. Also on the show, the race to South Africa, Root's captaincy under the microscope, keepers standing up, the County Champion... more

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In a deep-dive episode Katya speaks with prominent female coaches such as Lisa Keightley and Fran Wilson about the reasons for the lack of female coaches in professional cricket.

Katya also interviews ECB Female Player to Coach Pathway founders Sarah... more

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Recent Guests

Gemma Porter
Glamorgan player, leading wicket-taker in One Day Cup and on loan from Warwickshire
Glamorgan
Episode: Kate Cross' last professional game, Surrey's extraordinary win and Glamorgan’s transition to Tier 1
Rachel Priest
Glamorgan coach and former White Fern
Glamorgan
Episode: Kate Cross' last professional game, Surrey's extraordinary win and Glamorgan’s transition to Tier 1
Kevin Pietersen
Former England cricketer and commentator, appointed to ECB role mentioned in discussion
England and ECB
Episode: Reviewing England's wild Test summer, the race to South Africa & is the keeper up ruining Test cricket?
Fran Wilson
Former England batter and Head Coach of Gloucestershire Women
Gloucestershire Women / former England player
Episode: What is holding back female coaches in professional cricket?
Lisa Keightley
Prominent female coach discussed in-depth on pathways and barriers
Former England/England Women's coach; Gloucestershire Women coach (contextually inferred)
Episode: What is holding back female coaches in professional cricket?
Lea Poulton
New Managing Director of England Women
England Women's cricket pathway/Cricket NSW
Episode: Should England players play more county cricket? Ireland series review & Lauren's injury scare
Taha Hashim
Wisden legend, returning guest
The Guardian / Wisden
Episode: Expensive Ashes tickets, third Test preview & Kevin Pietersen to mentor England’s white-ball teams
Estelle Vasudevan
Sri Lankan cricket journalist
Sri Lanka cricket/media
Episode: Issy Wong's maiden five-for, England's sparse winter, and Champions Trophy chaos
Anaya Bangar
Trans cricketer, discussed by Cricket Australia policy context
Cricket Australia (interview subject)
Episode: Issy Wong's maiden five-for, England's sparse winter, and Champions Trophy chaos

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
  • 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 Kingdoma month 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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom2 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 States2 months ago
  • Coach

    If the coach has only 3% influence why sack Bazz?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Celine12!
    United Kingdom2 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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#11
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#6
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Apple Podcasts
#8
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Apple Podcasts
#86
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#4
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#6
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Robinson stars as England win by an innings at Headingley! Can Pakistan bounce back at Lord's?
Q: What is the dominant factor behind England's win at Headingley, and how should Pakistan prepare for Lord's?
The consensus is that England's four-seam attack, backed by disciplined fielding and smart leadership, was the key. For Pakistan, the path to a comeback likely involves reintegrating experienced seamers, possibly including Naseem Shah and Hassan Ali, adjusting the batting order to support a more resilient top six, and focusing on ground preparation and regime stability to ensure consistency.
ODI series preview, Kate Cross retires, and the future of women's cricket in Ireland
Q: What is the current state of the Ireland women's cricket pathway and how has life changed for Irish players since retirement of players from Cecilia Joyce's era?
Joyce describes the shift toward more formal structures, professional contracts, and stronger representation via the ICA, including education support, medical and welfare resources, and ongoing advocacy to grow the game in Ireland.
Capsey to keep against Ireland, Trent Rockets win The Hundred & the ECB's big transition
Q: What is the rationale behind Capsey keeping wicket in ODIs against Ireland?
The hosts propose Capsey as a versatile all-rounder who could fill multiple roles for England, using this as a testing ground to balance attack, leadership potential, and squad depth.
England vs Pakistan preview, Bangladesh stun Australia & was The Hundred a success?
Q: What is your series prediction for England vs Pakistan?
Early predictions vary, with some favoring England but acknowledging the series could hinge on fitness and spin, making a 2-1 or 3-0 outcome possible depending on conditions and form.
Dani Gibson on the pod! Captaincy, coming back from injury, social media & life after cricket
Q: Has captaining in practice felt different from expectations, especially coming back from injury and stepping into a high-stakes role?
She notes that while the role is challenging, surrounding herself with experienced teammates and a strong leadership group helped balance the pressures, and she learned to trust her decisions and adapt strategies.

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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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Recent guests on Wisden Cricket Weekly include:

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2. Rachel Priest
3. Kevin Pietersen
4. Fran Wilson
5. Lisa Keightley
6. Lea Poulton
7. Taha Hashim
8. Estelle Vasudevan

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