Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Nas and Ath are joined by South Africa spinner Simon Harmer on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

They discuss the Proteas' Test series win against Australia and the resurgence of South African cricket in recent years.

Simon also tells us how playing at Essex in county cricket has helped develop his game, why he thinks England struggle to develop world-class spinners and he names the spinner he thinks England should pick for the upcoming tour of South Africa.

Plus, Nas and Ath chat about England's white-ball performances in the tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and Lancashire's decision not to give Sir James Anderson a new contract.

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Nasser and Athers are joined by England spinner Mason Crane on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

He discusses his new England development contract and his selection in the white-ball side for the tri-series in Pakistan. Mason also gives some insight into what it's like to be a leg-spinner in the current English county cricket climate.

Plus, Nas and Ath discuss Australia's win in their opening Test against South Africa, but why weren't there more fans in the ground in Durban?

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Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton reflect on Warwickshire's County Championship triumph and discuss England's ODI squad for the upcoming tri-series in Pakistan before welcoming Shaun Pollock to the podcast.

The trio look ahead to the hugely anticipated Australia v South Africa Test series, Australia's first red-ball tour of South Africa since the events of Sandpapergate in 2018. They assess the key storylines, the players who could shape the series, and why this contest promises to be one of the most compelling Test matchups of the year. Coverage starts Friday at 7:30am on Sky Sports Cricket.

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As Mark Wood announces his retirement from international cricket, he talks to Ian Ward about the tough decision to step away and reflects on his England career.

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Athers sits down with England men's new Test head coach Stephen Fleming on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

They discuss why Fleming thought the time was right to take the job now and how his approach will differ from his predecessor, Brendon McCullum.

Fleming also explains why he wants to develop leaders within the England team and why the World Test Championship should become a greater focus for his side.

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Mark Butcher is joined by Urooj Mumtaz and Nasser Hussain to reflect on day four at Edgbaston which saw England recover from losing two very early wickets to seal victory in the third Test. The trio also look ahead to England's winter tour of South Africa.

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Ian Ward is joined by Chris Woakes and Eoin Morgan as they look back on a remarkable third day at Edgbaston saw Pakistan battle back from a huge first-innings deficit, with debutant Razaullah blasting 81 to help set England 130 for victory as they chase a 3-0 series sweep.

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Ian Ward is joined by Stuart Broad and Nasser Hussain as Ollie Robinson strikes twice in the first over of the second innings as hosts dominate day two of the third Test at Edgbaston.

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Mark Butcher is joined by Stuart Broad and Eoin Morgan to recap the first day of the third Test between England and Pakistan.

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Pakistan cricket is facing fresh turmoil. After seven players and two coaches were sent home in the middle of a tour, Nas and Ath are joined by returning guest Osman Samiuddin to unpack the latest drama, examine what has gone wrong, and discuss where Pakistan cricket goes from here.

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Nasser Hussain and Dinesh Karthik join the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast after England's 194-run victory over Pakistan at Lord's sealed the series with a Test to spare.

They discuss another outstanding display from Ollie Robinson, the strength and variety of Joe Root's bowling attack, Saud Shakeel's battling 97 and the problems facing Pakistan after another disappointing batting performance.

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Urooj Mumtaz is joined by Michael Atherton and Stuart Broad to discuss day two of the second Test match between England and Pakistan.

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Eoin Morgan is joined by Urooj Mumtaz and Dinesh Karthik to discuss day one of the second Test match between England and Pakistan.

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Nasser and Athers are joined by Osman Samiuddin, senior editor at Cricinfo, on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

They take a look back on England's dominant win in the 1st Test against Pakistan, picking out some of the key performances.

Osman joins in the second half of the pod to discuss the current state of Pakistan cricket, what has caused their current decline and whether they can turn things around on the field at Lord's in the 2nd Test.

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Mark Butcher is joined by Urooj Mumtaz and Dinesh Karthik to discuss day three of the first Test match between England and Pakistan.

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Mark Butcher is joined by Urooj Mumtaz and Stuart Broad to discuss day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley.

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Mark Butcher is joined by Dinesh Karthik and Urooj Mumtaz to recap all the action from day one of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley.

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Nas and Ath are joined by Azhar Mahmood on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

They look ahead to England's Test series against Pakistan, discussing what Joe Root's second go as captain will look like, and they chat about the current state of Pakistan cricket and what threat they will pose.

Plus, Nas and Ath give their reaction Bangladesh's historic win in Australia.

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Athers sits down with Joe Root on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

They chat about why Root decided to step back into the role of England Test captain and how things might change after the 'Bazball' era.

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Ath and Nas are joined by Simon Doull on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

They give their reaction to the news that Stephen Fleming has been named as England's men's Test side head coach and that Joe Root has been reappointed as its captain.

They discuss what Fleming will bring to the role, why Harry Brook wasn't picked as the new captain and whether Ben Stokes could be tempted into a return to the side.

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