Episodes

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

    Following On: Cricket Collective - Who Will Both Sides Play At The Oval & Tom Hartley Spins Lancashire To Victory!
    Jul 28 2025
    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 the earliest opportunity. They also get the thoughts of ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga. They also review the latest round of County Championship games, as Rehan Ahmed continues his stellar season with a century and 13 wickets in the match for Leicestershire, plus they speak with the Lancashire all-rounder Tom Hartley!

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    49 mins
  • Following On - Kimber, Farrell and Ponsonby on freelance cricket journalism

    Following On - Kimber, Farrell and Ponsonby on freelance cricket journalism
    Jul 28 2025

    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.


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    36 mins
  • Following On - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - India Hold On For HISTORIC Draw At Old Trafford!

    Following On - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - India Hold On For HISTORIC Draw At Old Trafford!
    Jul 27 2025

    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 of the final Test at The Oval next week, and they also get the thoughts of ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga.


    Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the 5th and final Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel, with our coverage getting underway at 10:30am on Thursday morning.

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    26 mins
  • Following On - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - Day Four - India On Course To Salvage Unlikely Draw!

    Following On - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - Day Four - India On Course To Salvage Unlikely Draw!
    Jul 26 2025
    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 potentially match-saving half-centuries from both Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, and debate if England have enough in a bowling attack without Ben Stokes to force a victory in this game. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series with India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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    20 mins
  • Following On - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - Root Takes Another Step Towards Greatness As England Dominate!

    Following On - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - Root Takes Another Step Towards Greatness As England Dominate!
    Jul 25 2025

    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 discuss where it's gone wrong for India, and if Head Coach Gautam Gambhir should be under more pressure after a run of 2 wins in 11 Test Matches.


    Overseas listeners can hear ball-by-ball commentary of Day 4 of the 4th Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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    20 mins
  • Following ON - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - Day Two - England Take Control As Stokes Shines At Old Trafford!

    Following ON - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - Day Two - England Take Control As Stokes Shines At Old Trafford!
    Jul 24 2025

    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 discuss whether India's selectors got it wrong by selecting this bowling unit.


    Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series with India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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    19 mins
  • Following On - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - Day One - Is Rishabh Pant's Injury A Series-Defining Moment?!

    Following On - ENG v IND - Fourth Test - Day One - Is Rishabh Pant's Injury A Series-Defining Moment?!
    Jul 23 2025

    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-centuries for Sai Sudharsan and Yashasvi Jaiswal, and look ahead to Day 2.


    Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series against India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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    22 mins
  • Following On: Cricket Collective - Dawson's England Return & Two Tiers in Test Cricket?!

    Following On: Cricket Collective - Dawson's England Return & Two Tiers in Test Cricket?!
    Jul 22 2025
    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 discuss India's selection dilemma ahead of this Test, and ask what bowlers will play alongside Bumrah and Siraj. The Chief Executive of Major League Cricket Johnny Grave joins the show to reflect on his first season in charge of the tournament, and discuss the notion of two tiers in Test Cricket. Plus, they discuss the news that England will host the next 3 World Test Championship finals, look at some of the big stories in the county game and bring you The Final Word!

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    54 mins