
Cricket Collective - What Now For England After MCG Test Win & A Tribute To Hugh Morris
30/12/2025 | 47 mins.
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 4-wicket victory in the 4th Ashes Test in Melbourne. They discuss what next for the Stokes-McCullum regime after securing England's first Test win in Australia in 15 years. They debate if wholesale changes should be made after this tour, or if the current regime just needs refinement instead. CODE Sports' Ben Horne discusses the financial impact for Cricket Australia after the second two-day Test in the series, and discusses some of the selection headaches for Australia ahead of the final Test. Plus the former Glamorgan batter & coach Matt Maynard pays tribute to the former Glamorgan batter & ECB Chief Executive Hugh Morris, who passed away this week. And they'll round up the week's other big stories, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fourth Test - England End Long Year Wait For An Ashes Win In Australia!
27/12/2025 | 31 mins.
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the fourth Test between Australia and England at the MCG, as England end their 15-year wait for an away Ashes victory, with a 4-wicket win inside two days at Melbourne. They discuss whether the pitch was good enough to host Test Match Cricket, reflect on what a win will do for this England side, and they hear from the England captain Ben Stokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fourth Test; Day One - 20 Wickets Fall On Manic Day In Melbourne!
26/12/2025 | 47 mins.
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test between Australia and England in Melbourne, with Australia closing on 4-0, a lead of 46 runs. They react to an entertaining's day Cricket at a record crowd at the MCG, as England are dismissed for just 110 after earlier bowling Australia out for 152. They hear from England bowler Josh Tongue after his five-wicket haul, plus they get the thoughts of The Athletics' Cricket Writer Cameron Ponsonby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - Learning from the Oppo
24/12/2025 | 22 mins.
Well England have fallen at the first three hurdles and are 3-0 down with two Tests to go. So maybe this podcast can be filed away and listened to in four years time. Except that Goughie speaks to former South Africa coach Mickey Arthur who talks about why losing in Australia helped them get into a position to win. Former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn explains why every player needs to play their part to achieve success and Editor of the Wisden Almanack and Daily Mail cricket writer Lawrence Booth, speaking before a ball had been bowled, is scarily accurate about what he thought might end up happening.Either way listen and enjoy as Goughie tries to find out what England can learn from opposing teams who've gone to Australia and been successful.For more cricket content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cricket Collective - How do England move forward after Ashes humiliation & Is McCullum under pressure?!
22/12/2025 | 53 mins.
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 82-run defeat to Australia in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, as they officially lose the 2025/26 Ashes series. They hear from both England captain Ben Stokes & Australia captain Pat Cummins, and ask if Brendon McCullum's position as England Head Coach is under threat. Cricbuzz's Cricket Writer Bharat Sundaresan joins the show to reflect on Australia's victory, and give an outside view on where it's gone wrong for England. Sport Nation commentator Daniel McHardy discusses Brendon McCullum's future, and how people in New Zealand are viewing the 'Bazball' project, plus they discuss the IPL Auction, discuss India's squad for the T20 World Cup and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



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