Episodes
Nasser and Athers rope in cricketer turned commentator Simon Doull to talk all things New Zealand cricket. They discuss the Black Caps' historic Test series win in India, the upcoming retirement of Tim Southee, and look ahead to the England series, which starts next week.
Published 11/18/24
Nas and Ath are back in the UK to review England's tour of Pakistan and whether spin really is the current team's 'kryptonite'.
They also chat about the players who've received central contracts from the ECB, and those who've missed out. Plus they look ahead to England's next Test series - away in New Zealand.
Published 11/01/24
Ahead of England's third and decisive Test in Pakistan, Nasser and Athers look ahead to the action in Rawalpindi, discuss the home side's pitch preparations and the selections for both teams.
Plus, they chat about New Zealand's Women's T20 World Cup triumph, India being bowled out for 46 against New Zealand's men and look ahead to England's upcoming white-ball tour of the West Indies.
Published 10/22/24
Athers and Nasser are in Multan ahead of England's second Test against Pakistan after their remarkable victory in the first match.
They discuss Joe Root's continuing form with the bat, Harry Brook's extraordinary innings and where Pakistan need to improve.
Plus they chat about the Women's T20 World Cup where England are facing effectively a knockout match in their final pool stage clash against the West Indies.
Published 10/14/24
Nas and Athers round up the summer of cricket, and talk to Urooj Mumtaz ahead of England Men’s Test tour to Pakistan and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Published 09/30/24
Nas and Athers chat with Dom ‘The Vicar’ Sibley after Surrey successfully retain another County Championship title.
They discuss his personal performance and the changes he has made in his technique and mindset.
Published 09/24/24
Nas and Ath are with you the morning after the day before, as England suffer their only Test defeat of the summer to Sri Lanka. Plus, we pay tribute to the retiring Moeen Ali, and with Australia back in the UK, Ricky Ponting talks about facing England in the ODIs and looks ahead to India at home.
Published 09/10/24
Josh Hayward is here to open up 'The Football Museum' to everyone on the Sky Sports Cricket podcast feed, because we have a very special visitor!
This podcast invites guests from the world of sport and entertainment to curate their very own virtual footballing exhibit.
To hear which former Arsenal striker Nasser Hussain has a man crush on, search for 'The Football Museum' on your podcast plaform (https://pod.fo/e/26605b) and give us a like, follow, or subscribe for your membership.
Published 09/05/24
On this week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain discuss the news that Brendon McCullum has been appointed as England's next white-ball head coach, combining the role with his leadership of the Test side.
Plus, after his recent performances they discuss whether Joe Root is England's greatest ever Test batter.
And they speak to their former teammate - Dean Headley who gives us the lowdown on Josh Hull and talks about the pathways for young cricketers to emerge...
Published 09/03/24
Nasser and Athers react after England win the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford. They also digest the selection of Josh Hull and look ahead to the end of the summer, with England’s white ball squad announcement.
Published 08/26/24
Athers and Nasser pay tribute to their friend and teammate Graham Thorpe on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.
They also look ahead to England men's Test series against Sri Lanka, and how Ollie Pope will take on captaincy duties in the absence of the injured Ben Stokes.
Plus, they chat about The Hundred eliminators and finals as the tournament reaches its finale at Lord's.
Published 08/16/24
This week's Sky Sports Cricket Podcast comes after England's Test side claimed a whitewash victory in their series against the West Indies. Athers and Nasser reflect on that and the eye-catching performances of some of the English bowlers.
We also have an exclusive interview with England and Welsh Fire star batter, Sophia Dunkley. She talks to us about The Hundred and how she's made technical changes to overcome a dip in form.
Plus, we had breaking news during the episode as it was...
Published 07/30/24
Michael Atherton has an in-depth chat with the ECB’s CEO Richard Gould to discuss bilateral international cricket, ICC's money distribution and his stance on The Hundred.
Published 07/26/24
Ian Ward is joined by Nasser Hussain, Ian Bishop and Michael Atherton to debate the condition of Test cricket and what needs to be done to help it grow around the world.
Published 07/21/24
Nasser and Athers are back on the Sky Sports Cricket podcast following England's dominant win over the West Indies in the opening Test of the summer at Lord's.
They chat about James Anderson's final match, a couple of eye-catching English debuts and discuss what can be done to look after Test match cricket around the world.
Published 07/15/24
Nas and Ath are joined by West Indies great Ian Bishop to look ahead to the first Test of the summer at Lord's. They pay tribute to Jimmy Anderson on the eve of his last England Test and discuss the likely England and Windies teams, but don't expect Bish to join them for dinner! You can watch the Lord's Test live and in full on Sky Sports.
Published 07/08/24
Nasser and Athers reflect on India's memorable T20 World Cup Final win against South Africa. They also discuss England's Test squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies, with a couple of new names to look out for.
Published 06/30/24
Nasser and Athers are up at the crack of dawn to make a flight to Guyana, after the World Cup semi-finalists are confirmed.
They discuss the culmination of the Super 8s, look ahead to the match ups in the last four and reveal who they think will make the final on Saturday.
Published 06/25/24
Nas and Ath are in St Lucia after England scrape through to the Super 8s. They discuss England’s upcoming games and reveal their Team of the Tournament so far. Hello to our listener in the British Virgin Islands too!
Published 06/17/24
Ath is in Barbados, whilst Nas has landed in The Big Apple, as the T20 World Cup nears the end of the group stages. They share their thoughts on England’s defeat to Australia and discuss where this leaves their World Cup chances. Plus, they look back on India’s win over Pakistan. You can follow the T20 World Cup across Sky Sports.
Published 06/10/24
The T20 World Cup has reached Barbados, where Nas and Ath have plenty of fond memories.
Published 06/03/24
Nasser and Ath are joined by former England Captain and World Cup winner Eoin Morgan to look ahead to the T20 World Cup in the USA and Caribbean. This epsiode, they discuss which teams are among the favourites to lift the trophy.
Published 05/26/24
Nasser is dusting down his Stetson for the opening match of the T20 World Cup in Dallas - and to help him with the prep, Nas and Athers are joined by broadcaster Andrew Leonard, who has been keeping a close eye on the Associate Nations as they warm up for the tournament which will be held in the USA and Caribbean.
Published 05/20/24
Following James Anderson's announcement that he is to retire from Test match cricket this summer, his long-time bowling partner, Stuart Broad joins Nasser and Athers to pay tribute to him and look back on his incredible career.
Published 05/12/24