Following On

Following On

The Following On Podcast is the very best of talkSPORT's cricket output with original programming, features, big name guests and immediate reaction whenever the England cricket team plays. Every Tuesday, 'The Cricket Collective' brings you a world view of the game with Neil Manthorp and Ashes star Steve Harmison. Every single time England play, talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman presents the show from the ground shortly after play has finished with a rotating cast of guests. And whenever talkSPORT go on tour with the England cricket team a daily show is brought straight to your podcast feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

September 8, 2025 • 53 mins
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's ODI series defeat to South Africa. They reflect on England's record-breaking victory in the third ODI in Southampton, and ask if it can be a springboard to better things for Harry Brook's side. Hampshire Hawks captain James Vince joins the show to reflect on his side reaching a record-equalling 11th T20 Finals Day & life as a whit...

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talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and Neil Manthorp discuss a highly entertaining 2nd ODI at Lord's between England and South Africa which saw the visitors run out 5 run winners.


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talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman and George Dobell and Nick Friend from The Cricketer talk about the impasse that is the County Championship scheduling changes, Jamie Overton's decision to step away from red ball cricket and look ahead to the return of the County Championship.


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A very croaky Jon Norman from talkSPORT is joined by South African cricket wizard Neil Manthorp to look back at England's battering at Headingley by South Africa who won the 1st ODI by 7 wickets. And that's a score that flatters England.


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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. News Corp's Cricket Writer Ben Horne gives us an update into Pat Cummins' fitness, after scans revealed that he has a back issue which could see his full participation in the Ashes affected as a result. The Oval Invincibles' spinner Nathan Sowter reflects on a third straight title in The Hundred, and discusses signing a n...

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Sam Ellard is joined by Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to discuss how England are shaping up ahead of this winter's Ashes series. They discuss what they have learnt from their 2-2 series draw with India earlier this summer, and if they can end a 15 year wait to win the urn Down Under. For more content like this, you can subscribe to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.

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Neil Manthorp is joined by ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga and freelance Cricket Writer R Kaushik to discuss the biggest stories from Indian Cricket. They discuss Shubman Gill's first Test series as the new India captain, reflect on how the team's style of play under Gautam Gambhir, and they also discuss the World Test Championship as well. This chat was recorded during the lunch interval during the recent 4th Test between England an...

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They reflect on another busy week in The Hundred, as the Oval Invincibles all-but secure their qualification for the final and they debate whether Jordan Cox should be given another opportunity with the England squad. Robert 'Crash' Craddock from the Brisbane Courier Mail joins the show for an early preview of the Ashes &...

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Sam Ellard is joined by Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to look back at England's thrilling 2-2 series draw with India earlier this summer. They give their player ratings, as well as their combined XI from the series. As well as this, they discuss 'Bazball', and debate if England's approach is only effective when they are behind in the game. For more content and exclusive interviews, make sure you sub...

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss England's latest squads for the white-ball series against South Africa and Ireland next month, with Jacob Bethell set to become England's youngest ever Men's captain for the Ireland tour. They unpick the squads named, with Sonny Baker earning his maiden call-up, but there's no place for Mark Wood or Gus Atkinson to manage their workload. Liam Living...

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Sam Ellard is joined by Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to debate if England's 2-2 draw with India earlier this summer was the greatest Test series played since that iconic 2005 Ashes series. They also focus on India's thrilling 6-run at The Kia Oval in the 5th Test, and discuss where that ranks among their greatest ever Test victories. For more exclusive interviews and content like this, head over to...

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talkSPORT's Jarrod Kimber is joined by Daily Telegraph cricket writer Scyld Berry to discuss the best 50 fast bowlers of all time.


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talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, double County Championship winner Steve Harmison, The Cricketer Senior Cricket Writer George Dobell and Cricketer Cricket Writer Nick Friend look back at the most recent County Championship action, look ahead to the proposed changes to the season and discuss the major talking points in the game.


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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the opening week of The Hundred. They discuss reports that the tournament could change to a T20 competition as early as next season, and debate why there has been so many one-sided games in the opening week. Southern Brave and England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge joins the show to discuss their 100% start to the tournament, and look ahead to the Wo...

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 2-2 series draw against India, with India clinching a dramatic 6-run win in the 5th and final Test at the Kia Oval. They discuss the Test itself, and look at how England are shaping up ahead of the Ashes in less than 4 months time. The Oval Invincibles captain Sam Billings joins the show to look ahead to the start of the tournament an...

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Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to look back at the 5th Test between England and India, as India seal a thrilling 2-2 draw with a 6-run win at The Kia Oval. They discuss a match-winning five-wicket haul from Mohammed Siraj, debate if 2-2 is a fair result for the series, and they look ahead to what next for both sides, with the Ashes now less then four months away.

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Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day 4 of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval, with England closing on 339-6, needing just another 35 runs to complete a 3-1 series win. They look back at an incredible day of drama, discuss centuries for both Harry Brook and Joe Root, and debate which side will be happier that they are returning for Day 5. Overseas listeners can hear...

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Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day 3 of the 5th Test between England and India at The Oval, as England close on 50-1, needing another 324 runs for victory. They discuss another century for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep's half-century, debate whether England can pull off an unlikely victory, and ask where it would rank among their greatest ever wins if they were to pull it off.


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Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day 2 of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval, with India closing the day on 75-2, a lead of 52 runs. They discuss a manic day in which 15 wickets fell, India's fightback after a brilliant opening partnership from Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, and discuss a much-needed half-century for Yashasvi Jaiswal.


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Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day One of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval, with India closing on 204-6. They discuss an injury blow to England all-rounder Chris Woakes, and debate how they'll take 20 wickets without his bowling. They also reflect on a positive half-century for India batter Karun Nair, and discuss India losing a 15th straight toss!


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