Episodes

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

    Following On: County Cricketer S4 E10 - Anderson's T20 Comeback; Centuries Galore For The England Lions & T20 Blast Round Up!
    Jun 3 2025
    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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    38 mins
  • Following On - Root's Brilliance, Brook's Winning Start, Jimmy's Comeback & David Willey On The T20 Blast!

    Following On - Root's Brilliance, Brook's Winning Start, Jimmy's Comeback & David Willey On The T20 Blast!
    Jun 2 2025
    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's ODI series win against the West Indies. They discuss Joe Root's record-breaking innings in the second ODI, as his career-best 166 guided England to an unassailable 2-0 lead. They also hear from Harry Brook on why he moved Will Jacks down the batting order, and debate whether Jacob Bethell will have a place in England's XI for the first Test against India after his impressive half-century in the first ODI. Northamptonshire Steelbacks captain David Willey discusses their 100% start to the Blast season and reflects on life after England, whilst they also round up the week's other big stories, and bring you The Final Word.

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    56 mins
  • Following On: County Cricketer S4 E9 - Benkenstein Leaves Lancashire; Leicestershire All-But Promoted & Somerset's Big Chase!

    Following On: County Cricketer S4 E9 - Benkenstein Leaves Lancashire; Leicestershire All-But Promoted & Somerset's Big Chase!
    May 28 2025
    Scott Taylor is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison as well as both George Dobell and Nick Friend from thecricketer.com to look back at the latest round of County Championship matches. They discuss how Lancashire can improve after yet another defeat, ask if Leicestershire are all-but promoted after another win, and discuss big wins for both Somerset and Sussex. As well as this, they discuss Sam Cook's England debut and discuss a positive return to County Cricket for Chris Woakes.

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    56 mins
  • Following On: Cricket Collective - England Thrash Zimbabwe; Gill Named India Test Captain & Leicestershire Flying High!

    Following On: Cricket Collective - England Thrash Zimbabwe; Gill Named India Test Captain & Leicestershire Flying High!
    May 27 2025
    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's innings victory over Zimbabwe, as Shoaib Bashir takes his best Test figures, and they debate if there are concerns over the fast bowlers ahead of the India series. Indian Cricket Writer Sharda Ugra dissects their 18-man squad for the series in England, as Shubman Gill is named the new Test captain, but there's no place for Shreyas Iyer. Leicestershire Head Coach Alfonso Thomas joins the show to reflect on their 4th straight County Championship victory in a row, as they move clear at the top of Division Two. And they round up the week's other big stories, discuss a remarkable 24 hours for Sikandar Raza, and they bring you The Final Word.

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    50 mins
  • Following On: ENG v ZIM - Day 3 - England Begin Summer With Emphatic Win Over Zimbabwe!

    Following On: ENG v ZIM - Day 3 - England Begin Summer With Emphatic Win Over Zimbabwe!
    May 24 2025
    Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former Zimbabwe fast bowler Ed Rainsford to look back at England's innings & 45 run win over Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge. They discuss a match-winning five-wicket haul from Shoaib Bashir, discuss an indifferent performance with the ball by England's bowlers, and debate how Zimbabwe can build on this in the years to come.

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    27 mins
  • Following On: ENG v ZIM - Day Two - Bennett's Memorable Century But England Close In On Victory!

    Following On: ENG v ZIM - Day Two - Bennett's Memorable Century But England Close In On Victory!
    May 23 2025
    Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former Zimbabwe bowler Ed Rainsford to look back at Day 2 of the one-off Test between England and Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, with Zimbabwe closing on 30-2 after being asked to follow on, and still trail by 270 runs. They discuss a memorable century for Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett, discuss England's performance with the ball at Trent Bridge, in particular from Shoaib Bashir, and ask what England will be looking for ahead of Day 3.

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    19 mins
  • Following On: ENG v ZIM - Day One - England Fall Narrowly Short Of 500 In A Day At Trent Bridge

    Following On: ENG v ZIM - Day One - England Fall Narrowly Short Of 500 In A Day At Trent Bridge
    May 23 2025

    Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former Zimbabwe fast bowler Ed Rainsford to look back at Day One of the first Test between England and Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, with England closing on 498-3. They reflect on centuries for Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett, discuss a poor showing with the ball by Zimbabwe, and debate when England will declare in their first innings.


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    17 mins
  • Following On: County Cricketer S4 E8 - Durham's Day; Troubles For Essex & Leicestershire All But Promoted?

    Following On: County Cricketer S4 E8 - Durham's Day; Troubles For Essex & Leicestershire All But Promoted?
    May 21 2025
    Jon Norman is joined by two-time Ashes winner Steve Harmison and both George Dobell & Nick Friend from The Cricketer to look back at the latest round of County Championship action. They discuss Nottinghamshire's defeat at Durham & if it's a sign of things to come later in the season. They also reflect on Essex's defeat to Worcestershire, discuss Leicestershire's dominance in Division Two, and preview England's one-off Test against Zimbabwe this week, with every ball available for an overseas audience on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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    49 mins
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