Episodes

  • Nas and Ath pick their best ever England and India combined XI!

    Nas and Ath pick their best ever England and India combined XI!
    Jun 20 2025
    Ahead of the first Test between England and India, a bonus episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, as Nas and Ath pick their best England and India combined XI. But who makes the cut? And do you agree? Join in the debate @SkyCricket.

    You can watch England against India, live on Sky Sports Cricket, beginning with the first Test at Headingley which starts on Friday, 20th June.

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    10 mins
  • RCB & South Africa end their long waits for silverware | England vs India preview with Dinesh Karthik and Jamie Smith

    RCB & South Africa end their long waits for silverware | England vs India preview with Dinesh Karthik and Jamie Smith
    Jun 16 2025
    Nasser and Athers are joined by Dinesh Karthik on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to look back on title triumphs for RCB in the IPL and South Africa in the World Test Championship.

    Plus, with the mouthwatering series between England and India about to get underway, they look ahead to what could be an exciting summer of Tests.

    Nasser also chats with England's wicket-keeper/batter Jamie Smith to find out how he and the team are preparing for the series.

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    50 mins
  • Shaun Pollock previews the World Test Championship final, plus an impressive start to the Brook era

    Shaun Pollock previews the World Test Championship final, plus an impressive start to the Brook era
    Jun 9 2025
    Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock joins Nasser and Athers on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

    They discuss the upcoming World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's and chat about where South African cricket finds itself at the moment.

    Plus, Nas and Ath analyse the winning start that England have made under their new white-ball captain Harry Brook.

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    44 mins
  • Which players have impressed for England after a winning start to the summer?

    Which players have impressed for England after a winning start to the summer?
    May 30 2025
    Michael and Nasser take a look back at a winning start for England's men and women to their summer of international cricket on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

    They discuss which players performed well in both red and white ball victories against Zimbabwe and the West Indies and what that could mean for selection for the upcoming series against India.

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    42 mins
  • Kohli's Test retirement, England's white-ball squads & Zimbabwe return after 22 years

    Kohli's Test retirement, England's white-ball squads & Zimbabwe return after 22 years
    May 14 2025
    Former Zimbabwe captain Alistair Campbell joins Nas and Ath on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to look ahead to his country's first Test match in England for 22 years.

    Plus, Nas and Ath discuss the news that Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket and chat about the England white-ball squad selections.

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    56 mins
  • IPL suspended, India's captaincy changes & the history of Test cricket with Tim Wigmore

    IPL suspended, India's captaincy changes & the history of Test cricket with Tim Wigmore
    May 9 2025

    Michael and Nasser are joined by author and journalist Tim Wigmore on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

    They discuss how cricket is being affected by the ongoing tensions in India and Pakistan, and chat about Rohit Sharma's decision to retire from Test cricket.

    Plus, Tim tells us about his now book, "Test Cricket - A History" and picks out some of the most significant teams and players the sport has ever seen.

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    51 mins
  • Mark Wood opens up on injuries, Ben Stokes and responds to criticism of England training

    Mark Wood opens up on injuries, Ben Stokes and responds to criticism of England training
    Apr 30 2025
    England fast bowler Mark Wood joins Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain on this week's episode of the Sky Sport Cricket Podcast.

    He talks about his string of injuries and describes the frustration of having to deal with yet another setback.

    Plus, Mark defends the England side against accusations that they don't train hard enough, gives his view on Zak Crawley and discusses calming Ben Stokes when he's fired up during a Test match bowling spell!

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    50 mins
  • How does the England team get picked? National selector Luke Wright explains all...

    How does the England team get picked? National selector Luke Wright explains all...
    Apr 16 2025
    Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube

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    For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.ukNational selector Luke Wright joins Nas and Ath on this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to talk all about how the England sides get chosen.

    Luke explains what his role involves, responds to criticism of some selections and picks out some of the players he's been impressed by in the opening weeks of the English cricket season.
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    50 mins