# Howzat for a Pod - English cricket is a mess!

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Podcast: [Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/following-on-talksport-s-cricket-show-808643)
Published: 2026-07-01T12:41:48+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/cricketweekpodcast/episodes/howzat-for-a-pod-english-cricket-is-a-mess
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Duration seconds: 3488

## Resource

On this week’s episode, Sam Ellard was joined by Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath making her Howzat for a Pod debut! After a crazy week in the world of cricket there was plenty to get into! Ben Stokes is gone! What did Faraaz and Georgie make of the decision? Could Harry Brook really be the next England captain? Faraaz gives his ‘Fazball’ manifesto. We discuss Ireland’s incredible series win over India. Could England go all the way in the T20 Women’s World Cup? How is Faraaz getting on with booking Big Vernon Philander and Sam sets Georgie a challenge for the week. Enjoy! Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket, @samellard, @faz.noor, @georgieheath27 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Hosts: Sam Ellard, Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath  Producer: Alex Christie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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