Charlie Cooke Cricket Podcast

Australia were 149/6 at tea on day one in Durban. Is this the worst Aussie Test batting line up ever? 🇦🇺🏏

🏏 How each wicket fell, from Maddinson’s 33-ball duck to Smith going first over after lunch 📉 How this top 6 compares with Australia’s weakest line-ups of all time 🔁 The selection calls: Maddinson, Renshaw, and who’s missing 🔥 Why Nortje, Jansen and Mulder are so hard to survive in South Africa ❓ Can Renshaw and Cummins drag Australia to a decent total?

Is this the worst Australian batting line up you’ve seen? Tell me in the comments 👇

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England didn't just beat Sri Lanka in the 1st T20I — they obliterated them, and Harry Brook's century was the standout of a ruthless performance.

In this video I break down the 1st T20I at Southampton: Harry Brook's blistering 42-ball century, Jos Buttler's 80, a stunning bowling display from debutant Sonny Baker, and a 119-run win that leaves Sri Lanka with plenty to figure out.

🏏 What's covered:

• Full match breakdown from Southampton
• Harry Brook's century — his fastest in T20Is
• Buttler and Brook's 128-run stand
• Sonny Baker's brilliant 3-12 on home debut
• Aneurin Donald's debut and Sri Lanka's collapse

Is this the most dominant England T20I performance you've seen in a while? Let me know in the comments 👇

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England have wrapped up a dominant 3-0 series win, chasing down the target with ease thanks to twin fifties from Root and Cox.

In this video I break down Day 4 at Edgbaston: Mohammad Abbas' brilliant start with the ball, Root and Cox's unbeaten half-centuries steering England home, and a full look back at how this series unfolded for both sides.

🏏 What's covered:

• Full Day 4 breakdown and how England sealed the chase
• Abbas' early double-strike and why it didn't matter
• Root and Cox's fifties and Jordan Cox's brilliant series
• Series review: Robinson and Lawrence's standout campaigns
• What this whitewash means for Pakistan going forward

Was this England's most dominant series win in years? Let me know in the comments 👇

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Nobody saw this coming — Pakistan have set England a target after a stunning fightback led by a 21-year-old debutant.

In this video I break down Day 3 of the 3rd Test at Edgbaston: Shan Masood's brilliant 95, fifties from Babar Azam and Azan Awais, and Razaullah's sensational 81 off 63 balls that took the game away from England and left them chasing 130 to win.

🏏 What's covered:

• Full Day 3 breakdown and how the momentum flipped
• Masood's 95 and the partnership that dragged Pakistan back into it
• Razaullah's stunning knock — equalling a Test debut six-hitting record
• England's short-ball ploy and where it worked (and didn't)
• What a 130 chase means going into Day 4

Did you expect Pakistan to fight back like this? Let me know in the comments 👇

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Day 1 of the 3rd Test had a bit of everything — England's bowlers made early inroads, Saud Shakeel dug in for Pakistan, and Brook and Gay both brought up fifties as the day went on.

In this video I break down the full Day 1 action: Robinson, Tongue and Archer sharing the wickets, Saud Shakeel's resistance with the bat, half-centuries from Brook and Gay, and a strong showing with the ball from Razulla.

🏏 What's covered:

• Full Day 1 session-by-session breakdown
• Robinson, Tongue and Archer's wicket-taking spells
• Saud Shakeel's innings and how he battled through
• Fifties from Brook and Gay
• Razulla's bowling performance
• Where the match stands heading into Day 2

Who had the better of Day 1 in your eyes? Let me know in the comments 👇

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England have wrapped up the 2nd Test after a brilliant bowling display — but it was Saud Shakeel's 97 that nearly turned the day on its head.

In this video I break down Day 4 of the England vs Pakistan 2nd Test: England's excellent bowling performance, Saud Shakeel's fantastic 97 that kept Pakistan in the fight, and how England ultimately closed out the win.

🏏 What's covered:

• Full Day 4 breakdown and how England sealed the win
• England's bowling performance and who stood out
• Saud Shakeel's 97 and how close he came to something special
• The key moments that decided the match
• What this result means going into the series

Was Shakeel's 97 the standout innings of the match for you? Let me know in the comments 👇

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After Day 3 at Lord's, I don't think this ground should be trusted with another Test — here's why.

In this video I break down Day 3 of the England vs Pakistan 2nd Test, covering the shocking state of the Lord's pitch, the weather chaos that disrupted play, and Dan Lawrence's gutsy fifty in the middle of it all.

🏏 What's covered:

Full Day 3 breakdown

Why the Lord's pitch has been such a mess

How the weather disruptions affected the day

Dan Lawrence's fifty and why it stood out

Should Lord's really host another Test after this?

Do you think Lord's deserves the criticism, or is this overblown? Let me know in the comments 👇

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After Day 2 of the 2nd Test, the question everyone's asking is whether Joe Root is finally starting to look washed — here's the breakdown.

In this video I go through everything that happened on Day 2 of the England vs Pakistan 2nd Test, and take a proper look at whether the numbers and the eye test back up the idea that Root is on the decline.

🏏 What's covered:

Full Day 2 session-by-session breakdown

How Root's innings actually played out

What the stats say about his recent form

Is this a blip or a genuine decline?

What England need from him going forward

Do you think Root is washed, or is this reaction way too soon? Let me know in the comments 👇

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What just happened in the 2nd Test between India and Sri Lanka might genuinely be the greatest draw in Test cricket history — here's the full review.

In this video I break down everything that happened across the 2nd Test between India and Sri Lanka, and explain why this draw deserves to go down as one of the all-time greats.

🏏 What's covered:

• Full Test review and key talking points
• The moments that made this draw so special
• Standout individual performances
• Why this stacks up against the great draws in history
• What it means for both sides going forward

Where does this rank among the greatest draws you've ever seen? Let me know in the comments 👇

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Pakistan have had the better of Day 1 in the 2nd Test — but there's a reason I still don't think it'll be enough to win them the match.

In this video I break down Day 1 of the 2nd Test between Pakistan and England, why Pakistan currently have the upper hand, and why I think they'll still end up losing this Test despite the strong start.

🏏 What's covered:

• Full Day 1 session-by-session breakdown
• Why Pakistan have had the better of the day
• The underlying issue that could cost them the Test
• How England can fight their way back into it
• My prediction for how this match plays out

Do you think Pakistan can hold onto this advantage, or will England turn it around? Let me know in the comments 👇

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What's happening in this Australia vs Bangladesh Test is exactly why people are losing interest in the format — here's the breakdown.

In this video I go through the 2nd Test between Australia and Bangladesh and explain why what's unfolding here is a genuine problem for the future of Test cricket.

🏏 What's covered:

• Full breakdown of the 2nd Test
• The issue that's at the heart of the problem
• Why this keeps happening and who's responsible
• How this affects the wider health of Test cricket
• What needs to change to fix it

Do you think this is a genuine problem for Test cricket, or am I overreacting? Let me know in the comments 👇

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Pakistan's collapse on Day 3 was so bad it's got me asking whether they should just forfeit the rest of this series.

In this video I break down how the Test finished, the full Day 3 collapse, and why Pakistan's performance across this match has raised serious questions about whether they should even continue.

🏏 What's covered:

Full Day 3 breakdown and how the match finished

The collapse that sealed it for Pakistan

Standout performances from England

Why this result is so damning for Pakistan

What needs to change before the next match

Should Pakistan seriously consider forfeiting the rest of the series, or is that too extreme? Let me know in the comments 👇

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Here's one for Day 2:

Pakistan's performance on Day 2 was genuinely one of the worst I've ever seen from a Test side — here's the full breakdown.

In this video I go through everything that happened on Day 2 of the England vs Pakistan Test, and explain exactly why Pakistan's display has left me questioning where this team is heading.

🏏 What's covered:

• Full Day 2 session-by-session breakdown
• Where it all went wrong for Pakistan
• The moments that summed up their performance
• How England capitalised on it
• What this means heading into Day 3

Is this really the worst you've seen from Pakistan, or have you seen worse? Let me know in the comments 👇

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India's Test future might just rest on the shoulders of one player — here's why after the 1st Test against Sri Lanka.

In this video I review the full 1st Test between India and Sri Lanka, and break down why one performance in particular could be a turning point for the future of Indian Test cricket.

🏏 What's covered:

Full 1st Test review and key talking points

The performance that stood out above everyone else

Why this player could be the answer to India's long-term problems

What it means for team selection going forward

What India need to fix before the next Test

Do you agree this player is the future of Indian Test cricket, or is it too soon to call? Let me know in the comments 👇

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Day 1 of the England vs Pakistan Test is done — here's everything that happened and what it means going into Day 2.

In this video I break down the full first day's play: the key moments, the standout performances, and how the balance of the match is shifting after 90 overs.

🏏 What's covered:

• Full Day 1 session-by-session breakdown
• Standout performances with bat and ball
• Key moments that shaped the day
• Where the match stands heading into Day 2
• What both sides need to do tomorrow

Who do you think comes out on top after Day 1? Let me know your thoughts in the comments 👇

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England head into the Pakistan series with big questions still unanswered — here's everything you need to know before a ball is bowled.

In this video I preview the full England vs Pakistan series: the squads, the key match-ups, the players under pressure, and what each side needs to get right to come out on top.

🏏 What's covered:

Full squad and team news breakdown

Key battles to watch across the series

Players under the most pressure

Conditions and how they could shape the series

My prediction for the series result

Who do you think wins this one? Let me know your score prediction in the comments 👇

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Australian cricket is in freefall — and this Bangladesh series might be the clearest sign yet.

In this video I break down exactly how Australia got here — the results, the selection issues, and the deeper structural problems that have been building for a while. This isn't just one bad series, it's part of a much bigger pattern.

🏏 What's covered: Full breakdown of the Australia vs Bangladesh series

Where it's gone wrong for Australia

The stats behind the decline Selection and structural issues at the top

What needs to change before this gets worse

Is this the start of a genuine crisis for Australian cricket, or just a rough patch? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇

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England's squad selection for the Pakistan series has left fans stunned — and honestly, I'm struggling to understand some of these picks.

In this video I break down the full England squad, name-by-name, and explain why I think this is genuinely one of the weakest groups they've picked in years. We're talking selection headaches, baffling omissions, and a few picks that just don't make sense on paper.

🏏 What's covered:

• Full squad breakdown and reaction
• The selections that make no sense
• Who SHOULD have been picked instead
• What this means for the series against Pakistan
• Is the selection panel getting this badly wrong?

Do you agree this is the worst England squad in recent memory, or am I being too harsh? Let me know your XI in the comments 👇

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BREAKING: Joe Root is England's new Test captain and Stephen Fleming is the new Test head coach! 🚨🏏 The ECB has confirmed one of the biggest shake-ups in English cricket in years — Stephen Fleming, the mastermind behind Chennai Super Kings' five IPL titles and New Zealand's most successful Test captain, takes charge of England Men's Test team, with Joe Root stepping up as full-time captain. In this video I break down: ✅ Why Fleming was the standout choice for England ✅ What his appointment means for England's Test cricket philosophy ✅ Can Joe Root thrive as captain under Fleming's leadership? ✅ How this changes England's approach ahead of the South Africa tour and the Ashes Stephen Fleming is one of the most respected coaches in world cricket, and pairing him with Joe Root could be exactly what England Test cricket needs. Let me know your thoughts in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more England cricket news, analysis and reactions 👍 Like this video if you're excited about the Fleming-Root partnership #JoeRoot #StephenFleming #EnglandCricket #TestCricket #ENGCricket #ECB #Cricket #EnglandTestTeam #Ashes #BazballNoMore #CricketNews #ChennaiSuperKings #NewZealandCricket #EnglandVsSouthAfrica

England SMASH India to Go 1-0 Up! Jacob Bethell 76 Wins It at Old Trafford 🔥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇮🇳* England produced a brilliant chase to beat India by 4 wickets in the 2nd T20I at Old Trafford, Manchester, with Jacob Bethell smashing an unbeaten 76 off 46 balls to take the hosts to 191/6 and a 1-0 series lead. After the series opener was washed out, this one delivered a proper contest — India posted 190/7 thanks to Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, but Bethell and Tom Banton's 67-run stand set up the win, with Axar Patel becoming the first Indian spinner to 100 T20I wickets along the way. In this video we break down: ✅ Full match highlights & key moments from ENG vs IND 2nd T20I ✅ Jacob Bethell's Player of the Match innings (76* off 46) ✅ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut and early impact ✅ Where it went wrong for Shreyas Iyer's India ✅ What this means going into the 3rd T20I at Trent Bridge Drop a comment with your Player of the Match pick and your prediction for the 3rd T20I! 🔔 Subscribe for more England cricket coverage & reaction 👍 Like if Bethell is becoming your favourite England player 💬 Comment your score prediction for the next T20I #ENGvIND #JacobBethell #EnglandCricket #TeamIndia #HarryBrook #ShreyasIyer #VaibhavSooryavanshi #T20Cricket #OldTrafford #INDvsENG #CricketHighlights #IndiaTourOfEngland #Bethell76 #CricketNews #T20I