World Cricket Show

Shakin' it up WCS style. On the pod this week, Adam and Troy discuss the damp draw in Wellington. Did rain deny England a victory? Is Stuart Broad back? And can either side force a result in Auckland? In addition, there's typically meticulous analysis of India's series-sealing win in Mohali. Shikkar Dhawan - most spectacular debut ever? Have India put their troubles behind them? And where did it all go wrong for Australia? Also this week: The return of the Tony's Weekend feature, this time from Prague Adam had a pretty bonkers weekend of his own Didi Hamann listens to the show Tony claims he never gets ill, yet is still a hypochondriac Plans for a WCS Harlem Shake All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy a blinking T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Snow.M.G. Snowed out of their regular studio, Adam and Tony rig up a telephone out of two tin cans on a string and deliver a report on the drawn Test in Dunedin. England capitulated, then fought back - how should we assess their performance? How impressive was Nick Compton's hundred? And which side will be happier heading to Wellington? In addition, there's analysis of the startling developments in the Australian camp. Four players axed for not doing their homework - is this a ridiculous over-reaction? Or should we actually have some sympathy for the captain and coach? Also this week: Adam frolics in the snow while Tony has to work Nick Knight's got a new catchphrase Adam plagiarises yet...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brimful of World Cricket Show on the 45. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony deliver a staggeringly comprehensive preview of England's Test series in New Zealand. Is Nick Compton the right man to open? Or should Joe Root be promoted? And with Broad and Onions out of form, has a sudden lack of depth in the pace department been exposed? There's analysis of New Zealand too - can the bowling unit find form? And how important will Ross Taylor's return to the side be? Also this week: Tony throws ketchup all over Adam A Moises Henriques pronunciation update Plans are in motion for the next single Tony almost catches his death of cold, for which he blames Adam All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - for goodness sake buy a T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Make way for the World Cricket Show. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony discuss India's comfortable win over the Aussies in Chennai. Just how impressive was MS Dhoni's double hundred? Did Australia get their selection wrong? And can they bounce back in the next game? In addition, there's some build-up to England's Test series in New Zealand. On the evidence of the one-day games, will New Zealand's batsmen be able to cope with the England bowlers? And will it be Broad or Onions who gets the nod? Also this week: Tony gets snubbed at the Oscars once again Phil DeFreitas owes Adam money Everyone struggles to pronounce Moises Henriques Tony needs something a little less higbrow to read Lionel Messi + cricket = the worst advert ever All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - if you want to buy a T-shirt, go to www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yes, it's the World Cricket Show. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony (as portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis) join forces to discuss South Africa's hard-fought win in Cape Town. Did Pakistan let the hosts off the hook? Or are the South Africans just too goddamn resilient to be beaten? And could they now be poised to join the ranks of the greats? In addition, there's a look at the topsy-turvy start to the ODIs in New Zealand, and analysis of the conclusion to the Women's World Cup, where Australia ran out winners for the sixth time. Also this week: Adam wants a hug...in a mug Tony contemplates going on the Michael Vaughan Bike Ride Mr Cameron slopes off to play cricket in Mumbai Who Adam would punch if he thought it was about to be the end of the world If you offer Tony steak, don't expect him to be grateful All this and more on the latest installment of the World Cricket Show - maintenant, achetez un T-shirt at...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever? Ever felt like this? On this year's award-winning Pancake Day Special, Adam and Tony discuss the Twenty20 bonanza in New Zealand. 23 sixes were struck in Auckland - is that truly what the public come to see? And with fortunes swinging so dramatically from game to game, is T20 little more than a lottery? (Tony's actually done some actual research about this) In addition, there are a couple of top-class Sidenotes, including plans for a fun and engaging way to liven up the innocuous Test match tea breaks that people are so fed up with. Also this week: Gordon Ramsay's in the studio Tony hasn't started reading the book he was supposed to be reading, which comes as a big surprise Adam and one of the kids from Round the Twist - separated at birth Nick Knight drives everyone up the wall once again What happened when Tony scored 13 consecutive ducks All this and more on the latest edition of the World...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The World Cricket Show just keeps on running. On the pod this week, Adam and an out-of-breath Tony discuss Dale Steyn's demolition of Pakistan. Is Steyn cementing his place amongst the all-time greats? Is the gulf between these two teams as wide as 49 all out would suggest? Or can Pakistan fight back? In addition, there's discussion of the Women's World Cup, where Sri Lanka have been making waves. But can anyone besides England and Australia stake a claim for the title? Also this week: Tony's just been running, and it pretty much destroyed him Adam dreams he's on the Ivory Coast Olympic swimming team A new world beer snake record The IPL auction is as baffling as ever Adam helps Tony finally get started with his new year's resolution All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - for heaven's sake buy a T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This podcast lark really is snow joke. On the pod this week, host Adam and loose cannon Tony discuss another ODI series defeat for England in India. How disappointed should English supporters be with this display? Does it spell the line for any particular players (cough Jade Dernbach)? And does the performance of Joe Root offer encouragement going forward? In addition, there's analysis of New Zealand's remarkable one-day win in South Africa, and, building on last week, further exploration of the idea of a two-division Test championship. Also this week: Tony's attempts to do Adam's job end in spectacular failure Victory for the African Alliance at the Snow Cricket World Cup Mr Root the Allotment Manager Adam attempts a new accent, with extraordinary results Tony chooses to spend Blue Monday in arguably the most depressing way imaginable All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - has he...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freeze-y come, freeze-y go. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony discuss the fluctuating start to England's one-day series in India? After their big win in Kochi, do India have the momentum? Does Jade Dernbach deserve a place in the team? Ditto Craig Kieswetter? And is Ravi Jadeja finally establishing himself for India? In addition, there's an autopsy on another New Zealand horror show in Port Elizabeth, and a listener question sparks a debate about the concept of a two-division Test championship. Is that something that could ever happen? And would it be a good idea if it did? Also this week: Tony makes fun of Adam's winter wardrobe Jesse Ryder wants a fight with Andrew Flintoff High roller Tony wins himself a fortune betting on the second ODI More swipes at the Daily Express Adam throws snowballs at lorries and gets shouted at All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - it's winter, but...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New year, same old voices. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony inspect the wreckage of New Zealand's 45 all out in Cape Town. Just what the blazes happened there? Was it an aberration, or part of a more worrying pattern for the Kiwis? And might this Vernon Philander guy be quite good? In addition, there's analysis of Australia's clean sweep of Sri Lanka, and a look ahead to England's one-day series in India. Can the tourists repeat their Test success? They've rested three of their most senior players - is that sensible with such a big prize on the line? And will India's batsmen start to live up to their billing? Also this week: Christmas songs in January are about to break Adam Tony thinks it's summer already Shane Warne gets fired up Umpire cam is like something from a horror movie Tony makes Adam pay for two full English breakfasts at the same time All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lad around with the World Cricket Show. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony are joined by London correspondent Gordon Macrae for the 2012 edition of their award-winning review of the year. Amongst other things - England. Does victory in India atone for the earlier struggles? Which players have impressed? And what does 2013 hold in store? In addition, there's analysis of the fortunes of all the other big Test teams. Are South Africa set for a long spell at the summit? What to make of Australia's year? Will Pakistan continue their world-beating form? And after a seismic defeat, what do India do now? Also this week: Adam is terrible at opening Christmas presents Gordon lives in London, but doesn't like to mention it Tony struggles to remember anything ever Adam subjects Gordon to a Paxman-esque grilling Everybody lads about like the massive lads they are All this and more on this very special Review Of The Year...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm dreaming of a (World Cricket Show) Christmas. Or something. On this very special Christmas special, Adam and Tony reflect on England's historic series win in India. Ignoring Tony's weak attempts to claim that he sort-of-predicted this, nobody really saw this result coming - how did England manage to pull it off? And where does it leave them as they look ahead to further challenges next year? Plus, what about India? They can no longer pretend there aren't big problems in the team - has the time finally come to move on from the galacticos? Has even MS Dhoni reached the end of the road? Also this week: Tony has only ever read one book Adam is always happy to take credit for work he hasn't done The majority of 2012's biggest celebs are in the studio A fire alarm causes mayhem All this and more on this World Cricket Show Christmas special - merry Christmas to one and all, and everyone else too.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's beginning to look a lot like cricket. Or something. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony discuss England's remarkable victory in Kolkata. Was this even more impressive than Mumbai? Can anything more be said about Alastair Cook? And where do India go from here? In addition, there's a characteristically meticulous preview of Australia's home series with Sri Lanka. Recalling Phil Hughes is a brave move, but is it the right one? Should Michael Clarke be batting higher? And can Rangana Herath spin Sri Lanka to an upset? Also this week: Adam is driven to despair by early noughties pop hits Tony bowls the London correspondent round his legs Shane Warne threatens a comeback, then gets tonked around Spin bowling reality shows Tony listens to Switch Hit in his headphones All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - celebrate Christmas with a WCS T-shirt, available at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tis the season....for cricket and stuff. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony reflect on South Africa's crushing win in Perth. Was this a case of the real South Africa turning up at last? Or do the Aussies have cause to be disappointed? Not the way Ricky Ponting would have wanted to sign off his career - how much will Australia miss him? And where does he sit in the pantheon of great players? In addition, there's a look ahead to the Test match in Kolkata, and analysis of Ashley Giles' appointment as England limited overs coach. Is two coaches a sensible idea? Or could it lead to problems down the road? Also this week: Tony is already angrily bored with the royal baby Freddie Flintoff acquits himself well in his first boxing bout Adam is has problems getting the first posters up Tony's birthday party involves an unusual amount of broken glass All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - buy a...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back together, back in business. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony discuss England's sensational Test win in Mumbai. Has there ever been a more satisfying victory for England supporters? How did they turn things around so spectacularly from Ahmedabad? And where do India go from here? Whisper it, but is Tendulkar on the brink? In addition, the dynamic duo turn their attentions to South Africa's extraordinary Adelaide escape. Was that one of the all-time great debuts from Faf Du Plessis? Have Australia squandered their best chance to win the series, or can they still seal the deal in Perth? Also this week: Adam ignores Tony in an airport Jauntily reductive impressions of Scotland and Australia Tony is deeply inconsiderate on aeroplanes Adam starts a one-man Barmy Army in his living room All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - seriously, buy a T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One is the loneliest number.... On the pod this week, with Tony having swanned off to tour the stand-up circuit in the south of England, Adam soldiers on without him to deliver a comprehensive report on the Test match in Ahmedabad. Did Alastair Cook's extraordinary century rescue some momentum for England? Or will this go down as nothing other than a crushing win for India? And will things follow a similar pattern in Mumbai? In addition, there's analysis of Sri Lanka's big win over New Zealand in Galle, and exciting buildup to the next Australia-South Africa Test in Adelaide. Can the Proteas turn things around? And is Shane Watson's Test future in jeopardy? Also this week: Bolt says no to Warne Things take a strange turn at a Ricky Ponting press conference The Beige Brigade start a cracking Jesse Ryder initiative Tony's long-term WCS future comes under the microscope All this and more on the latest edition of the...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Party like it's 2007. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony unleash their borderline-too-comprehensive preview of India v England. Can the tourists conquer their spin demons? Might a combination of overconfidence and dressing room disharmony unsettle India? And who's won a coveted place in Adam's composite XI? In addition, there's thorough analysis of the First Test draw in Brisbane. Why were South Africa's bowlers so impotent? Where on earth did Ed Cowan produce that innings from? And can anything stop Michael Clarke? Also this week: Tony's latest craze is running Adam worries that comedians will make fun of him Apparently it sometimes rains in Australia Kevin Pietersen: better than the Lonely Planet Flintoff's comedy panel show gets bad reviews all round All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - for Heaven's sake buy a T-shirt at www.cricketshow.net  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elect this. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony set aside their differences and reach across the aisle to deliver a comprehensive preview of the marquee series between Australia and South Africa. Can the Aussie pace attack replicate the performances of a year ago? Can the Proteas keep up their world-beating form? And will Hashim Amla get out at any point? Meanwhile, things are hotting up in India, with the first England Test now right up in everybody's grill. Did the tourists learn anything substantial from their second warm-up game? Are we any closer to settling the opener debate? Might Jonathan Trott be a good option at the top? Also this week: Adam can't stay awake past one o'clock anymore Tony banters with Butcher Prince Charles makes regular people say stupid things Adam embarrasses himself buying Harry Potter In-depth election coverage Chaperoning a teenage birthday party is a thankless task All...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Abandon all hope, ye who enter here. On this terrifying Halloween Special, Adam and Tony discuss a subject so macabre that the mainstream media have all but ignored it - the Kevin Pietersen saga. Have the selectors made the right decision to bring him back? Will a successfully reintegrated KP be vital to England's cause in India? Or will his presence destabilise the squad? Things then take an even darker turn with analsysis of the recently-completed Champions League. Not many people appear to like this tournament - does it have a future in its present form? Or is it time to go back to the drawing board? Also this week: Adam dusts off some side-splitting Halloween material Tony won't stop talking...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rockin' all over the World Twenty20. On the pod this week, Adam and Tony reflect on West Indies' remarkable World T20 triumph. How on earth did they turn around a game that looked gone? Will Marlon Samuels' innings go down as one of the great knocks in a world final? Will the win be enough to silence Darren Sammy's critics? And could this be the dawn of a bright new day for West Indies cricket? In addition, there's more a general report card on the tournament. Will it be remembered as a success? How many enthusiastic thumbs up will Tony give it out of ten? And who's secured a coveted spot in Adam's Composite XI Of The Tournament? Also this week: The Fantasy League draws to an end, and it's not good news for Tony Vim, and other Words That Adam Doesn't Like Tony organises his mind like Benjamin Button Everybody needs a break All this and more on the latest edition of the World Cricket Show - don't forget us, please.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.