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Following On

Following On: County Cricketer S4 E10 - Anderson's T20 Comeback; Centuries Galore For The England Lions & T20 Blast Round Up!

Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and The Cricketer's Nick Friend to round up the latest from the world of County Cricket. They discuss Jimmy Anderson's T20 comeback, as he takes 3-17 in his first T20 game in almost 11 years. They also discuss the England Lions' high-scoring draw with India 'A', reflect on a positive week on the field for Lancashire, and debate if the T20 Blast will change format ahead of the 2026 summer.

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

    32:31|
    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 where we find it now in 2025.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.https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe.Thanks for listening to Following On. 
  • Following On - Dawson Replaces Bashir & West Indies Skittled For 27

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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 Podcast joins the show to discuss the West Indies being dismissed for just 27, and the ramifications of that. Plus, they review the final of the 2025 Major League Cricket season, and discuss Italy qualifying for the T20 World Cup for the very first time.
  • Following On - ENG v IND - Third Test - Day Five - How Do India Respond After England Win Thriller at Lord's

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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 from such a devastating defeat, whilst they also praise Ben Stokes' leadership, and discuss how England can replace Shoaib Bashir after his hand injury.Overseas listeners can hear every ball of England's Test series against India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.
  • Following On - ENG v IND - Third Test - Day Four - Carse Blows India Away To Set Up Final Day Thriller!

    18:38|
    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 wickets to turn the momentum of the game, discuss how crucial KL Rahul will be to India's success and look ahead to a thrilling final day in store. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series with India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.
  • Following On - ENG v IND - Third Test - Tempers Flare As Test Hangs In The Balance!

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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 over, and they discuss what team is in the best position after 3 days.
  • Following On Special - The Grade Cricketer Joins The Show!

    32:59|
    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.
  • Following On - ENG v IND - Third Test - Day Two - Archer Takes Wicket On Comeback & Bumrah's 5-Fer Halts England's Progress!

    18:55|
    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 Two of the second Test between England and India at Lord's, with India closing on 145-3 in reply to England's 387ao. They discuss Jofra Archer taking a wicket on his Test comeback, debate why India changed the ball towards the end of the England innings, and discuss Jasprit Bumrah after he got on the honours board with another 5-wicket haul.Overseas listeners can hear every ball of England's Test series with India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.
  • Following On - ENG v IND - Third Test - Day One - Root Stranded On 99* As Stokes Suffers Injury Scare!

    23:31|
    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand all-rounder Jeremy Coney to look back at Day One of the third Test between England and India at Lord's, with England closing on 251-4. They discuss Joe Root's 99*, what ramification a potential Ben Stokes injury will have to the team, and debate why England found scoring quickly so difficult.Overseas listeners can hear every ball of England's Test series against India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.
  • Following On - England v India, 3rd Test Preview

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    talkSPORT Cricket Commentators Jon Norman and Neil Manthorp look ahead to the 3rd Test at Lord's between England and India. They talk about Ben Stokes need for runs, how big a risk is it to bring in Jofra Archer, what either team should do at the toss and much, much more.ALSO hear from the England captain Ben Stokes in conversation with Jon.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. You can also hear live cricket coverage of the entire England v India series if you're based outside the UK.https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe.Thanks for listening to Following On.