World Cricket Show

Adam & Tony discuss England's win over South Africa on the opening day of the Cricket World Cup. A good start for England - will that performance calm a few nerves? Was the Stokes catch the best catch of all time? And is 10.30 on a Thursday morning the perfect moment to launch a World Cup?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the eve of the Cricket World Cup, Adam & Tony deliver a comprehensive preview of the tournament. Who are the favourites? Can England hold their nerve? Are Australia back in contention? Will Kohli power India to glory? Could West Indies spring a surprise?These questions and many more receive tediously thorough answers, plus we run invasive self-examinations and diagnose ourselves with World Cup fever (ish).All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support our important work at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam and Tony are joined by Jonathan Liew from the Independent to discuss everyone's favourite new cricket competition: The Hundred. As Jonathan wrote recently, 'sixteen months out, The Hundred still has no teams, no players, no fixtures, no sponsors, no playing hours and only the barest of operable frameworks.' What's going on, and despite all the problems could it yet be a success?Plus, thoughts on the Mankad controversy in the IPL, and we prepare to take the black and join Nick Knight's Watch.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As England's tour of the Caribbean comes to an end, Adam & Tony look back on the tour. What shape are England in with 3 months til the World Cup? Could Chris Jordan make a late push for selection? And after a dreadful performance in the T20 series, how do things look for Jason Holder's West Indies?Plus, thoughts on Australia's impressive performance in India, some belated thoughts on Kusal Perera's heroics, and Tom Harrison fully takes leave of his senses.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beside a beach in Barbados, Adam & Tony sit down with West Indies legends Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes to discuss their formidable partnership, the glory days of the 1980s, and what the future holds for cricket in the Caribbean.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony report from Barbados, where West Indies beat England in thrilling style to level the ODI series. Where did this performance come from? Did we get carried away with England's performance in the first game? And did Tony manage to impress Ed Smith?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony report from an action-packed first ODI in Barbados, where Gayle, Roy and Root scored hundreds and England pulled off their record chase. How good is Roy? Was Gayle's innings not actually that good? And is a Magnum a choc ice?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony look back on the Test match in Saint Lucia, and assess the series as a whole. An encouraging consolation win for England? Or just papering over the cracks?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony report from Saint Lucia on a day that saw Joe Root score a hundred, Jos Buttler and Joe Denly score fifties, and England set themselves up in a matchwinning position. After a desperately disappointing series, have the last couple of days changed the weather?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony are joined by friend and ally Gordon Macrae to discuss a thrilling day at the Test in Saint Lucia. How quick is Mark Wood in the flesh? Will he tear up the Ashes? Will England win the game? And did Adam manage to get himself on TV? Answers to all these questions and more on this World Cricket Show special.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony report from the ground on the first day of the Saint Lucia Test. A decent day for England? A low-key day for the Windies? And a long day in the sun for everyone else?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony dissect the carcass of England’s capitulation in Antigua. A series they were expected to win easily, lost inside 7 days - why has everything gone so wrong so quickly? How is Root’s position looking? Was the pitch unfit for Test cricket? And how on earth have West Indies done it? All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show – keep our rum punches topped up at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony reflect on an extraordinary Test match in Barbados, where Holder, Roach and Chase led West Indies (sorry, Windies) to an absolute destruction of England. Why did no one see this coming? Were West Indies underestimated? And how should England respond?Plus, Adam goes off on one about England being arrogant, Tony fails to understand a pretty simple word game, and everyone gets very excited about how good it looks in the Caribbean.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show – support our vital work at patreon.com/cricketshow   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony unleash a comprehensive preview of England’s tour of the Caribbean, which starts in Barbados on 23 January. Adam is absolutely buzzing for this series – but is he too optimistic? How are England shaping up after their historic whitewash in Sri Lanka? And can the return of Jason Holder lift West Indies?Plus, Monty conquers Mastermind, and Tony spectacularly fails to deliver the croissants he promised.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show – support our important work at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony look back on a historic few weeks Down Under, as India pulled off their first ever series win in Australia. How have they done it? Has Kohli secured his legacy? And will they go on to dominate Test cricket now?Plus, thoughts on Steyn's return and the genius of Lovely Trenty, and we bend the knee to Sir Alastair Cook.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a special Christmas treat, Adam & Tony head to a tea room on Guernsey's west coast and select their official Post-Atherton World XI.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nut roasts all round! Adam & Tony unwrap a bumper Christmas Special, discussing all sorts of cricket type things. First: a report on India's win in Adelaide. A famous victory, but should we have seen it coming? And will India go on and win the series?Plus, thoughts on the T10 league, New Zealand's historic win in the UAE, the genius of Kane Williamson, whether the toss should be scrapped, how England are shaping up ahead of a massive 2019, and whether Tony can continue justifying his life choices to his girlfriend.All this and more on this World Cricket Show Christmas Special - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony reflect on England's series win in Sri Lanka. A historic achievement? Or are there caveats that have to be acknowledged? What to make of Root's positive philosophy? And where does this defeat leave the home side?Plus, thoughts on the Women's World T20 and a mad Test in Abu Dhabi, and we ask: does cricket need a Nations League?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony discuss that rarest of all things - an England win away from home. How did they pull it off? Is Foakes the new hero? Has Jennings silenced the doubters? Has Moeen ever bowled better? And what's ailing Sri Lanka?Plus, thoughts on the latest Virat Kohli story, and Adam turns up on time and expects praise for it.All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam & Tony dive in to a comprehensive preview of England's Test series in Sri Lanka. Can Rory Burns fill an Alastair Cook shaped hole? After Bairstow's injury, is it time to sack off the warm-up football? And are the hosts being underestimated?Plus, thoughts on Australia's cultural review, and a new GOAT debate: after more relentless heroics this week, is Kohli now the greatest ODI batsman of all time?All this and more on the latest World Cricket Show - support what we do at patreon.com/cricketshow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.