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Jonty Rhodes: Cricket Can Change Lives

Jonty Rhodes believes Europe is cricket’s “last frontier” – but his new mission goes far beyond winning matches. The South Africa legend talks to Sanjay Murthy about bec

Have Australia Left Their Rebuild Too Late?

Have Australia left their rebuild too late? Australia’s Test side has an average age of 33, with several senior players approaching what could be their final Ashes serie

ENGLAND V PAKISTAN: IS THIS PAKISTAN'S BEST CHANCE SINCE 1996?

Pakistan are unpredictable. England are vulnerable. Who should be more worried? Sanjay Murthy and Geraint Jones preview the three-Test series, including: • Joe Root v B

DO ENGLAND HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT TO DO WITH OLLIE POPE?

DESCRIPTION Do England have any idea what to do with Ollie Pope? He is back in the Test squad, but with Jordan Cox selected at No. 3 and Dan Lawrence at No. 6, is he rea

CAN FLEMING SAVE ENGLAND?

Stephen Fleming is England’s new Test coach and Joe Root is back as captain — but is this a masterstroke or a safe step backwards? We discuss whether Fleming can retain

Cricket's Greatest Legacy? | England Beat India | Blast Finals Day | ICC Shake-Up

Can cricket change lives away from the field? This week on Close of Play, Sanjay Murthy sits down with Sir Clive Lloyd, Sir Viv Richards and Brian Lara to discuss The Gr

Another England Reset? Australia Win Again, Listener Questions & Vitality Blast Finals Race

Australia are Women's T20 World Cup champions once again, but what does defeat mean for England? Sanjay Murthy and Geraint Jones debate whether England should begin a tr

England In Chaos: Stokes Quits, Bazball Breaks & Who Captains Next?

Ben Stokes has quit England cricket, and Sanjay Murthy and Geraint Jones pick through the fallout. They discuss the timing of Stokes’ decision, whether the final day aga

Big Bash Privatisation, England's Defeat & The Future Of County Cricket | Close of Play

Cricket is changing fast. This week on Close of Play, Sanjay Murthy and Geraint Jones discuss the proposed privatisation of the Big Bash, the growing influence of IPL fr

Stokes, Leadership & England's Selection Gamble

Ben Stokes' nightclub incident has dominated the headlines, but what are the real consequences for England and their captain? Sanjay Murthy and Geraint Jones discuss lea

Lord's Pitch Controversy, Cricket Testimonials & Women's T20 World Cup Predictions | Close of Play

In this edition of Close of Play, Sanjay Murthy and 2005 Ashes winner Geraint Jones tackle some of cricket's biggest talking points. The pair debate the controversial Lo

Do Results Matter | Sooryavanshi - Best Ever?

YouTube description: This week on Close of Play, Sanjay Murthy and 2005 Ashes winner Geraint Jones bring together four cricket conversations in one full episode. First,

Life of a Cricket Coach | Inside the England Lions Setup

Spotify Title Life of a Cricket Coach | Inside the England Lions Setup What does a cricket coach actually do all day? This week on Close of Play, Geraint Jones takes u

England Squad Announced: Did They Really Listen To The Fans?

England have named their squad — but did they really listen to the fans after the Ashes? This week on Close of Play, Sanjay Murthy and 2005 Ashes winner Geraint Jones re

The Cricket Regret Of A Love Island Winner | Max Morley

What happens when the cricket dream suddenly changes direction? This week on Close of Play, Sanjay Murthy and Ashes winner Geraint Jones are joined by Max Morley — a for

England Are Resting Gus Atkinson — Why?

Why are England resting Gus Atkinson after just one game? Sanjay and Ashes winner Geraint Jones debate the growing tension between rest and performance in the England se

Cook vs KP: Who’s Right About Bethell?

Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen disagree on Jacob Bethell — and it raises a bigger question for England: Should Bethell stay in the IPL or return to county cricket?Coo

What’s It Like To Run England Cricket? | Ashley Giles

What’s it really like to run England cricket? This week on Close of Play, Ashley Giles joins Sanjay Murthy and Geraint Jones for a rare inside look at one of the toughes

If Crawley Goes, Who’s Next for England?

England’s watchlist is under pressure. After another round of county cricket, we go back to the names we picked and ask: who has actually delivered? With Charlie Harden

Jamie Smith: In or Out? | Our England XIs Revealed

We’ve picked our England XIs for the first Test — and after the opening round of the County Championship, the selection conversation is already shifting. In this episode