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Sam Ellard and Faraaz Noor are back for this week's episode of 'Howzat for a Pod' following an eventful few days in the world of cricket.Did Faraaz have a worse cricketing weekend than the England team? Ben Stokes is back as captain for the 2nd test, correct decision? How did the debutants get on? Is there anything this sensational 15 year old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, can't do? Can England's women win this World Cup? AND the lads discuss the most iconic Cricket celebrations as the Aussie T20 side celebrate in style. Enjoy!Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketHosts: Sam Ellard and Faraaz NoorProducer: Alex Christie

Jon Norman is joined by the former England wicket-keeper Matt Prior and Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber to reflect on another busy week for English Cricket off the field. How difficult is it to regain the trust once it's broken? How important are honest conversations for a healthy team culture? How did Matt find the balance of brutally honest and not crossing a line with his team-mates? Will Ben Stokes return to the dressing room with his reputation enhanced or eroded?Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the series-deciding third Test between England and New Zealand on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @AJarrodKimber @MattPrior13Hosts: Jon Norman, Matt Prior and Jarrod KimberProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 253-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval, and ahead to this week's series decider at Trent Bridge. They are also joined on the show by Women's Cricket Journalist and Author Raf Nicholson to discuss the biggest talking points from the T20 World Cup. Is Ben Stokes' relationship with Brendon McCullum repairable after the events of the last two weeks? Is it inevitable that the ECB will be forced into a change if England lose this series against New Zealand? Is Rob Key's position under scrutiny, or is the focus more on Brendon McCullum? What bowling attack do England select for this series decider? Is Jofra Archer fit enough to bowl after having his workload managed at The Oval? Do England pick a spinner with extremely hot weather forecast?Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of next week's third and final Test between England and New Zealand on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney and Broadcaster Cameron Ponsonby to reflect on England's 253-run defeat to New Zealand at The Oval, and look ahead to the third Test at Trent Bridge next week. Is Brendon McCullum at risk of losing his job if they lose this series? Or will the hierarchy make a decision after this Test Match regardless of the outcome? How will fans feel about Ben Stokes' return to the England side as captain? How will it go down in the dressing room after McCullum & Key refused to publicly back him? How will McCullum's tenure as England Head Coach be defined if he were to leave his role after this series? Do England need to be better at selecting ready-made experienced players rather than throw youngsters in at the deep end?Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of next week's third and final Test between England and New Zealand on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @cameronponsonbyHosts: Jon Norman, Cameron Ponsonby and Jeremy ConeyProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 4 of the second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval, with England closing on 182-5, with New Zealand needing another 5 wickets for victory. Is England's lack of experience showing as New Zealand look set for victory? How valuable has Matt Henry been to this New Zealand attack? Will today be a series-turning day for Kyle Jamieson with the ball? Can England pull off the impossible with Joe Root still at the crease?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon Jeremy ConeyHosts: Jon Norman and Jeremy ConeyProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 3 of the Second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval, with New Zealand closing on 252-3, a lead of 352 runs? Did England show today that they selected the wrong team? Why is Henry Nicholls seemingly underappreciated despite two centuries in his last 3 innings? Will England conceding over 60 extras cost them at the end of this Test? How do New Zealand approach Day 4 and when will be a suitable time to declare?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJonHosts: Jon Norman and Jeremy ConeyProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 2 of the second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval, with England closing on 222-6, still trailing by 169 runs. Was this the day New Zealand moved a huge step closer to levelling the series? Why did England not bowl Jofra Archer until the very end of the evening session? Should Glenn Phillips bat higher up the New Zealand order after scoring his maiden Test century? Why does bringing the wicket-keeper up to the stumps impact the England batters so much?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp Jeremy ConeyHosts: Neil Manthorp and Jeremy ConeyProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England wicket-keeper Matt Prior and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 1 of the second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval, with New Zealand closing on 291-7 after being put in to bat.Who will be the happier of the two sides after Day 1? Will New Zealand feel like they've wasted an opportunity by throwing so many wickets away? Will England feel they've gave too many extras away when on top? What did they make of Sonny Baker's first day as a Test Cricketer? Does Jofra Archer's battle with Glenn Phillips prove why Test Cricket remains the pinnacle?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @MattPrior13Hosts: Jon Norman, Matt Prior and Jeremy ConeyProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Howzat for a Pod. Sam Ellard and Faraaz Noor are in the hot seats for the very first episode to break down a massive week of cricket action.The busiest woman in cricket, Georgie Heath is also with us as she dials in inbetween commentating on T20 Women's World Cup. She'll be alongside the guys in studio from next week!What is the latest with Ben Stokes after he was dropped for the second Test? Following Thomas Rew's incredible maiden century and his brother’s subsequent Test call-up, who actually are the greatest siblings in cricket history? What did the guys make of the opening exchanges of the Women's World Cup, and who was to blame for that hilarious run-out mix-up? Plus, Faraaz brings us his first weekly Club Cricket Round-up as he plays Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noor @georgieheath27YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricketHosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie HeathProducer: Alex Christie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.