Best Best Performance In Cricket Podcasts (2025)

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Daily Ashes Quiz: Average first innings winning scores 2:11

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Every weekday during the 2025-26 Ashes, comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses new a cricketing conundrum. It won’t be easy though. You might want to take it away, share in your group chats and challenge your friends. Andy will reveal the answer the following day. Test Match Special has live commentary on BBC Sounds with a team including Jon…

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The Ashes - injury latest and time on hands for fans and players 44:06

25m ago44:06

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Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Stephan Shemilt and Henry Moeran for news from Melbourne, including England injury updates. Plus, an interview with two of Shane Warne’s children.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Ex Blackcap Danny Morrison: Inside The Golden Years Of NZ Cricket 35:10

14h ago35:10

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The DSPN summer series rolls on with one of the great characters of New Zealand cricket. Danny Morrison joins us for a wide-ranging chat about his Black Caps career, the era that shaped him, and why test cricket still matters. We dive into replacing Richard Hadlee, touring with legends, facing the West Indies at their peak, and what it was really l…

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Melbourne D2: Young gun shows the way as England win historic two-dayer 21:28

2d ago21:28

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Another two-day Test? Yep - and this time it was England who came away with the chocolates thanks to an impressive performance from 22-year-old Jacob Bethell. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap another astonishing day of Test cricket as England win Down Under for the first time in 15 years. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Melbourne day two recap 01:20 Engla…

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England’s men win first Ashes Test down under in 15 years 49:05

2d ago49:05

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England beat Australia by 4 wickets at the MCG to end a run of 18 winless Tests. We hear from Ben Stokes, Josh Tongue, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell and Steve Smith plus Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell, Glenn McGrath and Andy Zaltzman.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Melbourne D1: CARNAGE! 20 wickets tumble on wild day 19:06

3d ago19:06

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Yes, 20 wickets in a single day. Travis Head and Scott Boland batted twice! England were all out in under 30 overs. A wicket fell every 22.9 balls. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron caught the action from the MCG where a record crowd of over 94,000 watched one of the more bizarre days in Ashes history. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Melbourne day one recap 01:2…

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Mayhem in Melbourne on bonkers Boxing Day 36:14

11m ago36:14

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Simon Mann is joined by Michael Vaughan, Jonathan Agnew, Glenn McGrath and Andy Zaltzman to review an incredible opening day of the 4th Test. Plus reaction from England’s Josh Tongue who took 5/45 and Australia fast bowler Scott Boland who had figures of 3/30 and opened the batting!By BBC Radio 5 Live

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No Balls: Snow Balls the Christmas Podcast 31:23

7h ago31:23

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Kate Cross and Alex Hartley lift the cricketing mood by bringing you some festive cheer, interluded with a little bit of Ashes chat as England lose the series with two games still to play. Plus, can they guess which of Santa's elves have been spotted in Australia?By BBC Radio 5 Live

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E103: Best Of 2025 19:48

1d ago19:48

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In this episode we take a look back at some of our hightlights from 2025 including big milestones and a fantastic summer of women's sport. Thank you for all your support this year, lets hope next year is even bigger and better! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Experts in Sport team! #loughborough #university #loughboroughuniversity #educ…

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Ben Stokes responds to Noosa revelations & Archer is out 31:34

1d ago31:34

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Eleanor Oldroyd is alongside Jonathan Agnew and Stephan Shemilt in the TMS commentary box at the MCG ahead of the Boxing Day Ashes Test. England captain Ben Stokes speaks to Jonathan Agnew about the reports of the squad’s conduct in their trip to Noosa. They discuss the perception of the squad and what Stokes has to deal with as captain of the side…

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Vincenzo Landino: Lando Norris' F1 Title, Max Verstappen's Place in History, and Liam Lawson 26:13

6d ago26:13

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Another Formula One season wrapped, and there was only one person we wanted to call. Vincenzo Landino joins us to unpack whether the right driver won the championship, why Lando Norris deserves the title, and why the debate around it misses the point entirely. We dig into the final race drama, steward decisions, team politics, and what really separ…

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The Ashes: Where did England go wrong? 46:22

2d ago46:22

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Phil Tufnell, Jason Gillespie and Dawid Malan join Mark Chapman to reflect on England losing the Ashes in Adelaide after the Third Test. Are England professional enough? Does the English game value county cricket enough? And did they pick the right spinner?By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The Ashes: Rob Key ’Sorry’ for England performing at 20% 58:40

2d ago58:40

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Rob Key discusses preparation, performance and the trip to Noosa as the fallout of the Ashes defeat begins. Plus, we talk through it all with Stephan Shemilt and George Dobell.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Golfer Ryan Fox on PGA Tour Wins, Burnout, and Resetting for 2026 24:03

7d ago24:03

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Two PGA Tour wins in one season should feel like pure celebration. For Ryan Fox, it came with pride, exhaustion, and some hard reflection. We catch up with Foxy as he opens up about winning in playoffs at Myrtle Beach and the Canadian Open, what it really takes to stay competitive at the highest level, and why chasing perfection can be both the bes…

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#237 Brendan Dowling: Deputy Secretary, Critical Infrastructure and Protective Security, Australia’s Home Affairs (Special series with Australian Government) 1:18:17

7d ago1:18:17

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Episode #237 features a rare public interview with Brendan Dowling, Deputy Secretary for Critical Infrastructure and Protective Security at Australia’s Department of Home Affairs — one of the government’s most senior national security roles. Brendan was previously Australia’s Ambassador for Cyber Affairs. In conversation with Vidit Agarwal, Brendan…

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Daily Ashes Quiz: Wins in the first three tests 2:33

3d ago2:33

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Every weekday during the 2025-26 Ashes, comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses new a cricketing conundrum. It won’t be easy though. You might want to take it away, share in your group chats and challenge your friends. Andy will reveal the answer the following day. Test Match Special has live commentary on BBC Sounds with a team including Jon…

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Warriors Coach Andrew Webster On NRL Finals Lessons And Growth Ahead of 2026 30:39

8d ago30:39

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We love chatting footy with Andrew Webster, and this one’s as honest as it gets. The Warriors coach joins us to reflect on the 2025 NRL season, what finals footy really exposes, and why this year felt different to runs past. We get into the Pacific Championships and why Webster reckons representative footy deserves a proper place in the middle of t…

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Adelaide D5: Ashes won, England smashed by record-equalling Aussies 20:55

9d ago20:55

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It took a little longer than expected but Australia sealed a straight sets Ashes victory in a record-equalling 11 days on a wet final day in Adelaide. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron look back at the Test and look ahead to the fallout from Nathan Lyon's hamstring injury. CHAPTERS 00:00 Adelaide day five recap 00:47 The England pile on begins 05…

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The Ashes: England's belated resistance ends as Australia retain the Ashes. 1:05:06

6d ago1:05:06

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England showed plenty of fight but Australia won the 3rd Test by 82 runs to retain the Ashes with two games to spare, We hear from England coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes as well as Australia skipper Pat Cummins, Player of the match Alex Carey plus Mitchell Starc. Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head. There's also analysis by Jonathan A…

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Adelaide D4: Lyon, Cummins have urn within reach 20:19

9d ago20:19

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Australia are four wickets away from sealing the Ashes series in a record time after another great day in Adelaide. England were set 435 to win but lost regular wickets to all but concede the series. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron for the recap from Adelaide Oval. CHAPTERS 00:00 Adelaide day four recap 03:00 The Nathan Lyon Show in final …

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The Ashes: England show fight, but on brink of defeat 43:39

5d ago43:39

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Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell, Andy Zaltzman and Glenn McGrath to look back on an improved day for England. However, they are still on the brink of defeat as Australia lie 4 wickets away from retaining the Ashes. There’s also reaction from Zak Crawley, Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc plus a fascinating chat with former Australi…

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Adelaide D3: 'Bazball' in the grave on South Australia's golden day 21:37

10d ago21:37

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Travis Head and Alex Carey capped off South Australia's golden year of cricket on a day that has all but slammed the coffin shut on England's Bazball era. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were at the Adelaide Oval and recap a dominant day for Australia with the Ashes not far away. CHAPTERS 00:00 Adelaide day three recap 01:50 The death of Bazbal…

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The Ashes: Head hammers down England hopes 36:46

6d ago36:46

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Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Glenn McGrath and Phil Tufnell to review the 3rd day of the Adelaide Test as a Travis Head hundred nailed down Australia’s position. We also get reaction from England’s assistant coach Jeetan Patel and Australia spinner Nathan Lyon plus Andy Zaltzman has all the stats that matter.…

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The Ashes: Defiant Stokes, but England face mammoth task 38:55

7d ago38:55

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Daniel Norcross is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Glenn McGrath and former England batter Dawid Malan to review a challenging day in Adelaide with England facing a mammoth Test to keep the Ashes alive. There’s reaction from England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick and Australia spinner Nathan Lyon and a statistical round-up by Andy Zaltzman…

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Adelaide D2: Aussie bowlers put in best performance of the era 24:54

11d ago24:54

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Australia's bowlers were nothing short of fantastic on a day that rarely dropped below 40 degrees Celsius, putting England's batters under the pump at the Adelaide Oval. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap a day that saw the Aussies go one step closer to retaining the Ashes. CHAPTERS 00:00 Day two recap 00:40 Attack’s best team effort? 06:30 …

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DSPN Rugby Awards | The Good, Bad & Ugly of 2025 25:30

7d ago25:30

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Martin Devlin and Lachlan Waugh sit down for the first ever DSPN Rugby awards. They talk about the highlights, lowlights and surprises from throughout the year as they present awards in categories such as Best Player, Best Game and Biggest disappointment.04:34 Biggest Disaster and Memorable Matches05:25 Team of the Year07:42 Player of the Year09:31…

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The Ashes: Carey controversy on enthralling opening day 34:27

12d ago34:27

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Daniel Norcross is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell and Glenn McGrath as Australia closed on 326/8 on the opening day of the crucial Third Test. They discuss a roller coaster of a day with plenty of snicko controversy, We also hear from Australia century maker Alex Carey and England bowling coach David Saker.…

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Adelaide D1: Carey's 'new Ashes best' caps even day 19:05

12d ago19:05

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Alex Carey hit his first Test century at the Adelaide Oval in an emotional innings while England toiled hard in hot SA conditions. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap a day full of action, complete with a touch of DRS controversy. CHAPTERS 00:00 Adelaide day one recap 00:36 England toil in sweltering conditions 02:00 Carey’s finest Ashes mome…

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Rugby 2025 Wrap-Up: Insights & Predictions for 2026 26:52

8d ago26:52

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Martin Devlin joins Mark 'Watto' Watson and John Day for their weekly roundtable to discuss this year in rugby and give predictions for 2026. 00:54 Best Winner of the Year 03:02 Biggest Disaster of the Year 03:53 Team of the Year 06:10 Player of the Year 08:00 Most Disappointing Moment 10:22 Best Game Experiences 11:51 Memorable Matches and Surpris…