Best Talksport2 Podcasts (2025)

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Fight Night - Pound for Pound rankings! 38:20

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Adam Catterall and Gareth A. Davies talk all things Heavyweights, breaking down what’s next for Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker! Joining the boys LIVE in the studio were Sam and Sean Noakes, as Sam previews his upcoming fight against the dangerous Abdullah Mason. Plus, Adam and Gareth reveal their latest pound-for-pound rankings... Enjoy! Hosted o…

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Following On - What Have We Learnt About England Ahead Of The Ashes?! 10:59

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Sam Ellard is joined by Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to discuss how England are shaping up ahead of this winter's Ashes series. They discuss what they have learnt from their 2-2 series draw with India earlier this summer, and if they can end a 15 year wait to win the urn Down Under. For more content like this, you …

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Following On - Assessing Shubman Gill's First Series As India Captain & The Future of the WTC 30:59

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Neil Manthorp is joined by ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga and freelance Cricket Writer R Kaushik to discuss the biggest stories from Indian Cricket. They discuss Shubman Gill's first Test series as the new India captain, reflect on how the team's style of play under Gautam Gambhir, and they also discuss the World Test Championship as well. This chat…

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Fight Night Extra- Where now for AJ with Paul fight collapsed? 50:18

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Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies are back together to unpack all the latest news from around boxing We ask who is a suitable next opponent for Dillian Whyte after he vowed to fight on following his emphatic defeat to Moses Itauma recently We hear also from Daniel Dubois, who admitted to talkSPORT his decision to leave trainer Don Charles was his and…

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Following On: Cricket Collective - Jordan Cox For England; England Women Name World Cup Squad & An Early Ashes Preview 56:32

6d ago56:32

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They reflect on another busy week in The Hundred, as the Oval Invincibles all-but secure their qualification for the final and they debate whether Jordan Cox should be given another opportunity with the England squad. Robert 'Crash' Cradd…

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Fight Night - Jake Paul is set to take on Gervonta 'Tank' Davis! 1:05:37

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Adam Catterall and Gareth A. Davies reflect on the news that’s shaken the boxing world - Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis?! The CEO of Matchroom Boxing joins the show to discuss what’s next for Anthony Joshua. Light heavyweight boxer 'Super' Dan Azeez also joins Adam and Gareth LIVE in the studio. And with just three weeks to go, we look ahead to the su…

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Following On - Does 'Bazball' Only Work When England Lose? 21:46

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Sam Ellard is joined by Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to look back at England's thrilling 2-2 series draw with India earlier this summer. They give their player ratings, as well as their combined XI from the series. As well as this, they discuss 'Bazball', and debate if England's approach is only effective when they…

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Fight Night Extra- Itauma dismantles Whyte-what next? 53:25

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Gareth A Davies is alongside Dave Coldwell to reflect on Moses Itauma's emphatic KO of Dillian Whyte on Saturday night, one which has launched him right into contention in the heavyweight division We ask if the young superstar still needs rounds to fight the very best of the division or if he is ready to go in with them right now, and who is the be…

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Following On: Cricket Collective - Liam Livingstone Opens Up On England Dropping & Bethell To Become England's Youngest Ever Men's Captain! 1:08:44

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss England's latest squads for the white-ball series against South Africa and Ireland next month, with Jacob Bethell set to become England's youngest ever Men's captain for the Ireland tour. They unpick the squads named, with Sonny Baker earning his maiden call-up, but…

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Following On - Was England v India The Best Test Series Since 2005?! 22:19

14d ago22:19

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Sam Ellard is joined by Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to debate if England's 2-2 draw with India earlier this summer was the greatest Test series played since that iconic 2005 Ashes series. They also focus on India's thrilling 6-run at The Kia Oval in the 5th Test, and discuss where that ranks among their greatest e…

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Following On - Jarrod Kimber and Scyld Berry on the top 50 fast bowlers of all time 27:00

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talkSPORT's Jarrod Kimber is joined by Daily Telegraph cricket writer Scyld Berry to discuss the best 50 fast bowlers of all time. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe…

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Dillian Whyte Erupts At Moses Itauma After Press Conference Face-Off 22:03

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Gareth A Davies and Spencer Oliver were joined by Dillian Whyte for the latest edition of the Fight Night Daily Podcast after his press conference with Moses Itauma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dillian Whyte Turns Up The Heat On Moses Itauma 41:35

19d ago41:35

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Spencer Oliver hosted the latest edition of the Fight Night Daily Podcast. He was joined by Moses Itauma, Dillian Whyte, Nick Ball, Sam Goodman, David Adeleye and Simon Jordan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Following On: County Cricketer S4 EP 14 - We're back (belatedly) 48:12

19d ago48:12

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talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, double County Championship winner Steve Harmison, The Cricketer Senior Cricket Writer George Dobell and Cricketer Cricket Writer Nick Friend look back at the most recent County Championship action, look ahead to the proposed changes to the season and discuss the major talking points in the game. If you like wh…

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Fight Night Extra-Itauma's big test, BBC backs Boxxer 49:35

20d ago49:35

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Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies build up to the huge fight this weekend between Moses Itauma and Dillian Whye and ask if it will be the breakout moment for the young star or of Whyte can roll back the years and shock the heavyweight division. We hear from both men who spoke to us in Riyadh too ahead of the fight on Saturday night. Elsewhere we take…

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Following On: Cricket Collective - Will The Hundred Become A T20 Tournament & Matt Henry Reviews New Zealand's Win In Zimbabwe! 59:54

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the opening week of The Hundred. They discuss reports that the tournament could change to a T20 competition as early as next season, and debate why there has been so many one-sided games in the opening week. Southern Brave and England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge j…

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Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte - One week to go, Josh Kelly in the STUDIO, what's going on in the Heavyweight Division? 43:14

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Adam Catterall and Gareth A Davies preview ahead to Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte which will be free to listen to on talkSPORT! Super Welterweight boxer, Josh Kelly joined Fight Night LIVE in the studio as he discusses who he'd like to fight next! What's going on in the heavyweight division? Anthony Joshua, Fabio Wardley, Deontay Wilder and Joseph …

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Following On: Cricket Collective - The Greatest Test Series Since 2005?! Sam Billings Previews The Hundred! 51:31

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 2-2 series draw against India, with India clinching a dramatic 6-run win in the 5th and final Test at the Kia Oval. They discuss the Test itself, and look at how England are shaping up ahead of the Ashes in less than 4 months time. The Oval Invincible…

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Following On - ENG v IND - Fifth Test - Day Five - Siraj Shines To Seal Series Draw! 17:55

28d ago17:55

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Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to look back at the 5th Test between England and India, as India seal a thrilling 2-2 draw with a 6-run win at The Kia Oval. They discuss a match-winning five-wicket haul from Mohammed Siraj, debate if 2-2 is a fair result for the series, and they loo…

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Following On - ENG v IND - Fifth Test - Day Four - The GREATEST Day Of Test Cricket Sets Up Final Hour Thriller! 17:09

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Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day 4 of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval, with England closing on 339-6, needing just another 35 runs to complete a 3-1 series win. They look back at an incredible day of drama, discuss centuries for both Harry Brook and Joe Root, and debate whic…

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Fight Night Extra - Itauma vs Whyte live on talkSPORT, Dave Allen, Leo Atang, what's next for AJ? 47:46

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Gareth A Davies and Sam Jones preview ahead to Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte which will be free to listen to on talkSPORT! 'The White Rhino' Dave Allen joined Fight Night as he discusses his next fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov. What next for Anthony Joshua? Jake Paul's manager Nakisa Bidarian insists a fight with Jake Paul will take place early …

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Following On - ENG v IND - Fifth Test - Day Three - England Set For Thrilling Run Chase At The Oval! 16:14

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Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day 3 of the 5th Test between England and India at The Oval, as England close on 50-1, needing another 324 runs for victory. They discuss another century for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep's half-century, debate whether England can pull off an unlikely victory, and as…

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Following On - ENG v IND - Fifth Test - Day Two - 15 Wickets Fall On BONKERS Day At The Kia Oval! 17:33

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Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day 2 of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval, with India closing the day on 75-2, a lead of 52 runs. They discuss a manic day in which 15 wickets fell, India's fightback after a brilliant opening partnership from Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, and disc…

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Following On - ENG v IND - Fifth Test - Day One - Woakes Suffers Injury Blow As India Edge First Day! 17:32

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Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day One of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval, with India closing on 204-6. They discuss an injury blow to England all-rounder Chris Woakes, and debate how they'll take 20 wickets without his bowling. They also reflect on a positive half-century for…

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Following On - Ben Stokes RULED OUT Of 5th Test - How Does That Impact England's Chances? 18:36

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Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Commentator Neil Manthorp to look ahead to the start of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval starting tomorrow. They discuss the huge news that England captain Ben Stokes will miss the game due to a shoulder injury, and ask how that impacts England's chances of victory. They also discuss the alterca…

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Following On Special - What Is The Future Of Test Cricket?! 34:14

1M ago34:14

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Neil Manthorp is joined by Cricket Historian and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber to discuss the future of Test Cricket. They discuss the idea of two tiers in the longest format and the ramifications involved in that decision. They also give their own suggestions on how to improve the format, plus compare it to the future of the 50-over game. For more exc…

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Fight Night Extra- WBO calls for Usyk vs Parker, but will we see it? 43:53

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Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies unpack the weekend's action including wins for Claressa Shields, and Ryan Garner over Reece Belotti We continue the fallout from Oleksandr Usyk's win over Daniel Dubois and discuss if Joe Parker will finally get his world title shot after the WBO ordered his fight with Usyk And we talk the concerning case of Francisc…

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Following On: Cricket Collective - Who Will Both Sides Play At The Oval & Tom Hartley Spins Lancashire To Victory! 49:20

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, which ended in a draw. They ask if England are being let down by their own surfaces, debate who may play in the XI for the final Test at The Oval, and discuss if India were right not to shake hands at t…

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Following On - Kimber, Farrell and Ponsonby on freelance cricket journalism 35:43

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Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen back to Jarrod Kimber, Mel Farrell and Cameron Ponsonby discuss their journeys into the world of freelance cricket journalism. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follo…

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Following On - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - India Hold On For HISTORIC Draw At Old Trafford! 26:23

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, as India bat out the final 5 sessions to hold on for an unlikely draw. They discuss whether India were right to not shake hands ahead of the final hour, discuss what changes both sides will make ahead o…

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Roy Jones Jr joins the show, Usyk vs Parker ordered and AJ vs Jake Paul? 33:34

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Dave Farrar and Spencer Oliver reviewed the Undisputed Heavyweight clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois and previewed ahead to the potential match up between Usyk and Parker. Could we really get a match up between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua? What seems like a fantasy fight might just become a real possibility, finally boxing royalty joi…

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Following On - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - Day Four - India On Course To Salvage Unlikely Draw! 19:30

1M ago19:30

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 4 of the fourth Test between England and India, with India closing on 174-2, but still trailing by 137 runs. They discuss Ben Stokes becoming the first England captain to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in the same Test Match, reflect on potentiall…

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Following On - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - Root Takes Another Step Towards Greatness As England Dominate! 19:54

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 3 of the Fourth Test between England and India, with England closing on 544-7, a lead of 186 runs. They discuss Joe Root becoming the second highest run scoring in Test Match history, and debate if he can overtake Sachin Tendulkar's record. They also discus…

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Following ON - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - Day Two - England Take Control As Stokes Shines At Old Trafford! 18:54

1M ago18:54

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day Two of the Fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, with England closing on 225-2 in reply to India's 358. They discuss Ben Stokes taking his first 5-wicket haul since 2017, Rishabh Pant coming out to bat for India despite a fractured foot, and d…

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Following On - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - Day One - Is Rishabh Pant's Injury A Series-Defining Moment?! 21:43

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day One of the Fourth Test between England and India, with India closing on 264-4. They discuss Rishabh Pant's injury & debate whether his absence will be a series-defining moment. They also reflect on Liam Dawson's return to the England side, discuss half-cent…

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Following On: Cricket Collective - Dawson's England Return & Two Tiers in Test Cricket?! 54:01

1M ago54:01

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to today's fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, with commentary available for overseas listeners on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They discuss Liam Dawson playing his first Test in 8 years and what he'll bring to the side. They'll also …

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Fight Night Extra-Can anyone dethrone Usyk? 45:40

1M ago45:40

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Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies pick the bones out of Saturday night's action at Wembley where Oleksandr Usyk dismantled Daniel Dubois to become a two time undisputed heavyweight World Champion! We discuss where Usyk sits amongst the all time greats and if anyone in the division is capable of beating him before he calls time on his career As for Da…

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Following On - 'How Sports Journalism has changed' with The Athletic's Paul Newman 49:26

1M ago49:26

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Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen to talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman in conversation with The Athletic's Paul Newman about how sports journalism has changed in the 35 years since Paul started out as a local sports reporter. If you like what you hear please t…

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Usyk stops Dubois again: Fight Night Daily Podcast 11:09

1M ago11:09

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Adam Catterall, Spencer Oliver, Dave Allen and Gareth A.Davies reacted to Oleksandr Usyk's impressive rematch victory over Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on the latest edition of the Fight Night Daily Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Following On - Kimber and Harmison's starting Ashes XIs 34:23

1M ago34:23

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Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen back to Jarrod Kimber & Steve Harmison selecting their starting XI's for the first Ashes Test later this year in Perth. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cric…

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Following On - Bumble, Kimber and Coney on Stokes 32:44

1M ago32:44

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Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen back to Jarrod Kimber, David 'Bumble' Lloyd and Jeremy Coney running their eye over where England Test captain Ben Stokes now finds himself. They discuss his lack of consistent runs, his impact bowling, his style of captaincy an…

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Following On - Kimber, Ammon and Ehantharajah on BazBall: The Evolution 32:31

2M ago32:31

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An interview that took place during the lunch break on day five of the 3rd Test at Lord's as part of talkSPORT's live cricket commentary (available outside UK & India) between Jarrod Kimber, Lizzy Ammon from The Times and Vithushan Ehantharajah from ESPNCricinfo. The topic for discussion how BazBall has refined itself from its origins in 2022 to wh…

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Following On - Dawson Replaces Bashir & West Indies Skittled For 27 35:14

2M ago35:14

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They discuss the news that Liam Dawson has replaced Shoaib Bashir in the England Test Squad for the 4th Test at Old Trafford, and whether his inclusion can help the balance of the side. Machel St Patrick Hewitt from the Caribbean Cricket …

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Fight Night Extra-Sheeraz statement, Usyk vs Dubois next! 56:08

2M ago56:08

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Gareth A Davies is alongside leading trainer Dave Coldwell ahead of a huge night at Wembley this weekend! Before all that we relive a big week of fights in New York as Katie Taylor put an end to her rivalry with Amanda Serrano by winning their third and final fight We also discuss what next for Hamzah Sheeraz following his statement win over Edgar …

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Usyk v Dubois - Fight Night Daily Podcast 34:43

2M ago34:43

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Fight Night Daily Podcast with Gareth A Davies and Spencer Oliver where the boys sit down with Frank Warren, Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Following On - ENG v IND - Third Test - Day Five - How Do India Respond After England Win Thriller at Lord's 23:56

2M ago23:56

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 5 of the Third Test between England and India at Lord's, as England go 2-1 up in the series with a tense 22-run win. ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga reflects on the Test, and debates how India can recover fr…

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Following On - ENG v IND - Third Test - Day Four - Carse Blows India Away To Set Up Final Day Thriller! 18:38

2M ago18:38

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at a thrilling Day 4 of the third Test between England and India at Lord's, with India closing on 58-4, needing another 135 more runs to win. They discuss a brilliant final hour which saw England take 3 quick wic…

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Usyk v Dubois preview - Don Charles, Frank Warren, Anthony Yarde, Jazza Dickens 1:02:46

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Fight Night Podcast with Adam Catterall and Gareth A Davies. This week the boys look ahead to the huge undisputed Heavyweight title fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois. The boys were also joined by a host of top guests including Frank Warren, Don Charles, Anthony Yarde and Jazza Dickens Hosted on Acas…

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Following On - ENG v IND - Third Test - Tempers Flare As Test Hangs In The Balance! 22:19

2M ago22:19

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 3 of the third Test between England and India at Lord's, with England closing on 2-0, a lead of 2 runs. They discuss KL Rahul's century, debate if either side crossed the line after a controversial final o…

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Following On Special - The Grade Cricketer Joins The Show! 32:59

2M ago32:59

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Jarrod Kimber is joined by Sam Perry and Ian Higgins from The Grade Cricketer to discuss their upcoming live shows. They reflect on their rise over the last few years, the changing perception of Cricket Media and look ahead to what's to come for the pair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…