Best EC Sports Podcasts (2026)

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Breaking Burns News: Extra details and reaction after Joe Burns' exit, and a new addition? 30:58

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23d ago30:58

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News is public, sending tongues wagging. We look at both sides of the Joe Burns/Italy impasse and the extra details that have come in, including a final addition to the Azzurri ahead of the T20 World Cup. Hosts: Daniel Beswick and Nick SkinnerBy Emerging Cricket

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T20 World Cup 2026 groups and Italy’s missing man (?), Emerging Nations Trophy, Mark Watt and NPL overseas effectiveness + Asia Cup Rising Stars 47:09

28d ago47:09

47:09

As Associates learn of their T20WC draw, has Italy’s campaign already taken a blow? Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner discuss all the action plus Emerging Women’s Trophy, Mark Watt’s hundred and the NPL + Asia Cup Rising StarsBy Emerging Cricket

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Nepal, Oman, UAE claim T20 World Cup spot, proposed ICC changes, Women's Emerging Nations Trophy, League 2 and more! 56:29

2M ago56:29

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The final line-up for T20 World Cup is set with Nepal, Oman and UAE claiming the last three spots, though Nepal and UAE went on to struggle in League 2 action. There's a new ICC Women's event (Emerging Nations Trophy) on the horizon and the boys wrap up the world of news as well. Hosts: Nick Skinner and Daniel Beswick.…

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Nepal beat West Indies with Andrew Leonard, Namibia and Zimbabwe move to T20 World Cup 2026, USA Cricket shenanigans (again) with Aaman Patel 1:06:20

3M ago1:06:20

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A hectic period in the Emerging game and history made! Nepal claim T20I series win as we catch up with Andrew Leonard, Namibia and Zimbabwe qualify for Men's T20 World Cup 2026 plus USA shenanigans with Aaman Patel after USAC's suspension and pathway events on the women's side. Hosts: Nick Skinner and Daniel Beswick.…

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Big Innings - The Future of College Cricket with Martin Barrett and Sam Dukes 52:39

4M ago52:39

52:39

Special guests Martin Barrett and Sam Dukes join Nate Hays to discuss their Emerging Cricket article on the potential future of college cricket in the USA. Is the NCAA a possible path, or can cricket help pave the way for new avenues for college sport?By Emerging Cricket

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Italy's T20 World Cup moment, ICC Conference fallout, Asia-Pacific Champions Trophy, Pearl of Africa and more 1:11:02

5M ago1:11:02

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Forza Italy, and four in the EC Pod house this week! Nick Skinner and Tom Grunshaw meet up in the UK, with Daniel Beswick and Tim Cutler in the southern hemisphere wrapping Europe T20 World Cup Qualifying, the ICC Conference and Development Awards (of which Tim was part of both), plus more action on the field around the world!…

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Big Innings - USA Mens 2026 World Cup Selection Discussion 2:04:40

6M ago2:04:40

2:04:40

Aaman and Nate are joined by Peter Della Penna, Zee Zaidi and Brian Walters to discuss USA's potential 2026 T20 World Cup squads. Each panel member picks a 15 man squad with two traveling reserves.By Emerging Cricket

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Best ODI tri-series ever? TRIPLE Super Over T20I? Europe Qualifier intrigue, Canada through, pay disputes, Tim's CEC run and more! 1:09:35

6M ago1:09:35

1:09:35

Treated to more incredible cricket! Tim, Nick and Bes discuss news and events from all five ICC regions, from a triple Super Over tussle and League 2 magnificence, to pay disputes, Canadian T20WC qualification and Tim's run for a spot on the ICC Chief Executives Committee!By Emerging Cricket

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Big Innings: MLC 2025 at the Coliseum! Sanjay Krishnamurthi talks home town debut 20:39

7M ago20:39

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Aaman Patel is joined by San Francisco Unicorns domestic star Sanjay Krishnamurthi. The hometown hero talks about the debut of a Bay Area venue, playing in front of friends for the first time, and his recent performances for USA.By Emerging Cricket

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BUMPER SHOW! League 2 bonanza, Karan KC heroics (again), Retired Out Tactics, T20WC Qualifying and more! 1:30:10

7M ago1:30:10

1:30:10

Bes back, cricket everywhere, and good cricket too! Karan KC proves again he is the Chuck Norris of cricket, Ahmed Raza turns heads though Nepal and Thailand prevail in Asia Women's T20WC Qualifying, an in-depth look at League 2 at the halfway mark and much, MUCH(!) more in this 90 minute special!By Emerging Cricket

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Big Innings - Big Innings: Pubudu returns, CWCL2 in Florida, USA Women vs Zim, and MLC hype builds 54:25

8M ago54:25

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In this episode of Big Innings, we break down Pubudu Dassanayake's return as head coach of the USA Men's team ahead of the crucial CWCL2 matches in Florida. We also review the USA Women's showing vs Zimbabwe. Plus, a sneak peek at what's coming in Major League CricketBy Emerging Cricket

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Women's World Cup Qualifier, Men's U19 EAP, and a global roundup 1:05:10

8M ago1:05:10

1:05:10

Nick is joined by Shounak to discuss the Women's World Cup Qualifier, where Pakistan and Bangladesh qualified ahead of a spirited Scotland and Ireland. Bes sends a review of the men's EAP U19s qualifier, plus there's a roundup of several recent series around the globe.By Emerging Cricket

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The Club - new book from Rod Lyall 54:57

9M ago54:57

54:57

Emerging Cricket's own Rod Lyall has published a book! It's called The Club: Empire, Power and the Governance of World Cricket. So this week, Rod joins Nick to discuss the ICC's history of administration and take a look at some of the issues facing the future of the game. It's a fascinating chat, and patrons get a bonus half-hour extra over on Patr…

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Women's qualifier in Argentina, League 2 tri-series in Namibia, and France vs. the Pacific 1:24:54

10M ago1:24:54

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In a bumper episode, Nick is joined by not one but three guests to discuss cricket all over the world! In the first segment he chats with Aaman Patel about the women's T20WC qualifier in Argentina, where the USA progressed comfortably ahead of the hosts, Canada and Brazil. Then Shounak Sarker joins to chat about Namibia hosting Canada and Netherlan…

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CENA WANTS TO RUIN WRESTLIG! RAW REVIEW 17:44

10M ago17:44

17:44

Today i review the 3-24-25 episode of RAW

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HEEL CENA! RAW REVIEW 3/17/25 21:17

10M ago21:17

21:17

Today i review the 3/17/25 episode of monday night raw

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AND NEW!!! SMACKDOWN LETS TALK 22:24

10M ago22:24

22:24

Today i discuss the 3/14/25 episode of smackdown

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NXT ROADBLOCK WAS SPECIAL 16:34

10M ago16:34

16:34

Today I discuss NXT Roadblock 3/11/25

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ROMAN REIGNS IS BACK RAW REVIEW 20:03

10M ago20:03

20:03

Today I review the 3/10/25 episode of RAW

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Big Innings - 2025 ICC Americas Women's Qualifiers preview, USA Mens CWCL2 standouts, USA Umpires trip 56:28

10M ago56:28

56:28

Aaman and Nate preview the USA squad in the Americas World Cup Qualifiers, assess the performances of the Mens team after 16 games in the CWCL2, and discuss news across North America. We encourage donations to the USA umpires trip to CWI gofundme at www.gofundme.com/f/back-umpires-selffunded-journey-on-exchange-to-west-indies…

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SMACKDOWN HAD TON TO DISCUSS 21:41

10M ago21:41

21:41

Today i review the 3/7/25 episode of smackdown

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League 2, Challenge League and Indonesia news - with Adit Sutresna 1:14:28

10M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

EC's Indonesia contributor Adit Sutresna joins from Jakarta to discuss the League 2 tri-series in Oman, Challenge League B leg hosted in Hong Kong, and the Bali Bash men's series where Indonesia pinched a victory against Bahrain, ranked 42 places above them! There's also a review of the Nepal-hosted women's tri-series won by Thailand and featuring …

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RAW WAS FULL OF SURPRISES 21:09

10M ago21:09

21:09

Today I review the 3/3/25 episode of Monday Night RAW

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JOHN CENA DID IT! EC REVIEW 21:41

11M ago21:41

21:41

Today I discuss the elimination chamber and all events that transpired

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NXT IS ON FIRE 14:27

11M ago14:27

14:27

Today i discuss the 2/25/25 big episode of NXT

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NEW CHAMPIONS! UPSETS! RAW REVIEW 19:17

11M ago19:17

19:17

Today I discuss the 2/24/25 episode of Monday Night RAW

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Big Innings - 2025 Major League Cricket domestic draft review with Z 1:05:17

11M ago1:05:17

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Aaman and Nate are joined by Z from 1709 Cricket and CricExec to break down the 2025 MLC Domestic Draft. We discuss highlights, surprises, and players who missed out!By Emerging Cricket

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THE ROCK WANTS CODY RHODES SOUL 6:15

11M ago6:15

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Thoughts on The Rock's promo from 2/'21/'25 Smackdown

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Big Innings - MLC 2025 Draft preview, Todd Myers talks Willow Sports 1:01:11

11M ago1:01:11

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Aaman and Nate break down the 2025 MLC retentions and conduct a mock draft ahead of Thursday's MLC domestic draft. Willow CEO Todd Myers joins Nate to discuss how Willow Sports is hoping to create new cricket fans in North America.By Emerging Cricket

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SAMI ZAYN VS KEVIN OWENS UNSANCTIONED? RAW REVIEW 15:20

11M ago15:20

15:20

Today i discuss the 2/17 episode of RAW

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Vanuatu update and women's U19s World Cup 1:11:35

11M ago1:11:35

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After a longer-than-planned break over the holiday season, the team is back with an update from Tim on Vanuatu's challenging summer and upcoming year of women's events. Then, Nick and Bes dissect the Associate performances at the recently-concluded women's U19s World Cup.By Emerging Cricket

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JEY USO MADE HIS DECISION! RAW REVIEW 2/10/25 20:49

11M ago20:49

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Today i discuss the 2/10/25 episode of monday night raw

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RUMBLE FALLOUT! RAW REVIEW 18:58

11M ago18:58

18:58

Today i discuss the 2/2'/25 episode of mpnday night raw #wwe

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Jey Uso Did What? Royal Rumble 2025 Review 21:42

11M ago21:42

21:42

Today i review the Royal Rumble 2025 as the Road To Wrestlemania begins!

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Nepal Premier League success, Americas Sub-Regionals, Gulf and Africa T20 Action 50:57

1y ago50:57

50:57

A real global feel to this week's show with action in the Americas, to Africa, the Gulf and the raging success of the Nepal Premier League. Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner with you as we send our best to Tim and everyone in Vanuatu!By Emerging Cricket

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Big Innings - Charlotte Edwards talks Charlotte Edwards Foundation and women's cricket in North America 42:37

1y ago42:37

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Aaman and Nate are joined by former England captain and all time great Charlotte Edwards to discuss the newly launched Charlotte Edwards Foundation, the future of women's cricket in North America and more. You can visit charlotteedwardsfoundation.org for more information on this new project.By Emerging Cricket

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Outgoing ICC Chair's words, EAP news, Africa, Asia, Americas action and more! 45:57

1y ago45:57

45:57

What did Greg Barclay have to say after walking out the ICC door? We break that down plus action all around the world as Tim Cutler joins Daniel Beswick and Nick SkinnerBy Emerging Cricket

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Statsgate (again) at Africa SRs, Hybrid Asia/EAP T20WC Qualifier teams locked in and more! 54:03

1y ago54:03

54:03

Remember #StatsGate? We got it again. After a brief cleanup of Challenge League results a focus back on the shorter format, with Asia and Africa Sub-Regionals for T20WC 2026 done and Americas on the horizon.By Emerging Cricket

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O-man! Sultanate shock in League 2, Nepal make U19 Women's T20WC, Challenge League assessments + More! 55:20

1y ago55:20

55:20

Where's this Oman been! Men in red throw League 2 race wide open, while Nepal's U19 Women celebrate World Cup qualification. Uganda make the early Challenge League B running as Hong Kong win Belt and Road honours albeit with a scare. Daniel Beswick back on deck with Nick Skinner.By Emerging Cricket

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League 2, Challenge League, Hong Kong Sixes and more! 46:52

1y ago46:52

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Nick Skinner is joined by Tom Grunshaw to discuss the League 2 series in the USA and the UAE, as well as the Challenge League series in Uganda. Also, the Hong Kong Sixes are back, and Rwanda's women beat Kenya at the Gahanga.By Emerging Cricket

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Law and disorder in America; US women take on Zimbabwe 44:51

1y ago44:51

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With USA head coach Stuart Law being sacked over the weekend, as the American team turns in a dismal performance against Scotland at League 2 in Texas, Nick Skinner is joined by Emerging Cricket's USA correspondent Nate Hays to discuss the latest off-field turmoil. They also look to some more encouraging news from the women's side, who are currentl…

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Scotland's T20 World Cup, Challenge League, Japan back from 8 for 6 to win(!) and more 54:10

1y ago54:10

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Back this week to wrap Scotland's debut Women's T20 World Cup campaign, Jersey and Papua New Guinea doing the early Challenge League running, plus women's series around the world including Japan recovering from 8/6 to win against Japan! Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner this week's hosts.By Emerging Cricket

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BAD BLOOD REVIEW! UNITED BY WRESTLING IS BACK 17:17

1+ y ago17:17

17:17

Bad blood review, and oh we're back

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T20I tri-series, Sub-Regionals, another U19WC for Nigeria, Scotland T20WC, Nepal on and off-field + more 48:30

1+ y ago48:30

48:30

Cricket everywhere we looked this week! Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner on multiple T20I tri-series, Sub-Regionals, Scotland at T20WC, Nigeria at another U19 World Cup, Challenge League Returning, new Nepal Premier League and more! Don't know how we squashed all this in!By Emerging Cricket

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Scotland Special | WT20WC 2024 | EC Snippet 15:13

1+ y ago15:13

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Ahead of Scotland's historic T20 World Cup debut, Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner preview their campaign in UAE. This is part of the full EC Pod episode out later this week!By Emerging Cricket

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Double League 2 fun, Nepali panic button(?), Africa boilovers, EAP Sub-Regional B and more! 52:08

1+ y ago52:08

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Tim Cutler, Nick Skinner and Daniel Beswick back to deliver all the news and opinion from this week in the emerging game. Is it time to hit the panic button for Nepal in League 2 and have USA and Canada found their groove plus Zimbabwe U19 Women knocked over again and much more!By Emerging Cricket

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Week 4 and What's In Store? 56:13

1+ y ago56:13

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The EC Team is back like we never left. Week 3 episode is not available due to technical issues but that's alright because Week 4 is now here!! Drea, G, & O link up to talk about what's going on around the NFL and how does that impact things on the fantasy side? The Team closes out by recapping the Week 3 Game of the Week and announcing the Week 4 …

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Asia Sub-Regional drama, Scotland v Australia, Multi-day cricket(!) and more! 50:24

1+ y ago50:24

50:24

Tim Cutler returns to chat to Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner after to shed light on recent opponents taking part in Asia Sub-Regionals, where Malaysia and Kuwait prevailed to keep 2026 dreams alive. The boys look at Scotland's underwhelming home series + action in Namibia, including some multi-day cricket!…

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Week 1's Done, Now On to Week 2 Fun 52:52

1+ y ago52:52

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Week 1 is in the books the EC Team is here to talk about it all! Drea, G, and O will talk about if you should panic on any Week 1 performances and the impact on your fantasy squad before getting into a discussion on Who Would You Rather? Join in the discussion!!

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Week 1 - Let's Go!!!! 51:46

1+ y ago51:46

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Week 1 is here and the EC Team is talking about TNF!!! The question is what is Travis Kelce's fantasy impact going to be this year? How should you play the Chase situation in Week 1? The team will talk a few who would you rather scenarios and then give some Dynasty League updates picking a fantasy game of the week and underdogs to win it all.…