A huge chase, a brutal spell, and the selection debate that follows both.
This Test-match debrief stays anchored in England's huge chase, with Ben Duckett's 149 at the center and Bumrah's five for 140 hanging over the discussion.
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Charlie Cooke Cricket Podcast is your go-to source for everything cricket! Hosted by Charlie Cooke, this podcast dives deep into the world of cricket, offering insightful commentary, match analysis, player interviews, and exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the cricketing world. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting into the game, we bring you the latest news, expert opinions, and thrilling discussions on everything from international tournaments to domestic leagues.
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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Charlie Cooke turns cricket results into grounded arguments about form, selection and the direction of teams.
Charlie Cooke works through cricket from the scorecard outward, usually with Joe beside him. County Championship rounds supply the main structure: matches are reviewed one by one, then individual innings, declarations and weather-shortened results become questions about form or…
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Charlie Cooke turns a rain-soaked county draw into the England selection argument you were already having.
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- to test whether one great innings really puts a wicketkeeper back in England contention
- to turn county draws, declarations and batting points into arguments worth having
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A brisk IPL discussion that opens into an England bowling selection debate.
The episode opens on a busy IPL weekend, with Charlie and Sank moving through three games and treating each one as a chain of upset-heavy cricket conversation.
A scorecard recap that turns into an argument about India's bowling balance.
India's control of the match is still the main thread, but the conversation gets more interesting when England's resistance changes the feel of the Test without really changing the balance.
A sharp England-West Indies post-match check-in that turns the chase into a captaincy question.
England's 2-0 lead over the West Indies carries the piece, but the sharper interest is how it keeps circling back to Harry Brook's captaincy. The pace is quick, and the discussion stays on the chase: the wobble when wickets fell, the pressure of the required rate, then Bethell…
A selection-first England-India preview that stays close to the real cricket questions.
England and India get a clear-eyed pre-series check-in here, and it stays on the practical questions that matter before the first Test. The conversation keeps circling the same pressure points: England's new bowling lineup without Anderson or Broad, India's missing superstars,…
County championship discussion focused on Surrey's batting depth and an unsettled bowling attack.
The episode stays on five county championship matches from the week and keeps its eye on what the results mean, not on any grand theory. Surrey gets the most attention, and the case is plain enough: the batting runs deep, but the bowling still looks short on answers.
A county round-up that treats selection drama like the main event, because it mostly is.
Charlie Cook Cricket Podcast takes a crowded cricket week and turns it into a clear county championship conversation, moving from Virat Kohli's Test retirement to the first team news around a Harry Brook-led side.
Harry Brook's promotion sets up the debate, then Mumbai Indians v RCB gives the episode its spark.
The episode opens with Harry Brook's promotion to England white-ball captain and spends enough time on the selection question to make the reasoning feel grounded rather than ceremonial.
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Episodes
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Who should be in England's seam bowling attack and Notts look unstoppable (County Championship Round 4 Review)
Hidden gemCharlie Cook and his guest work through a week of County Championship cricket with an eye on what the results mean next.
·43m·2 clips - 2
Pant and Pope Ton Up as the Game is Left in the Balance on Day 2
Rishabh Pant celebrated his century with a one-handed slog, then almost got stumped throwing his bat away.
·17m·1 clip - 3
Root Breaks Records, Jofra's Heart Warming Return and Can they Go Any Slower?
Jofra Archer takes his first test wicket in over four years, bringing the Lords crowd to its feet.
·11m·1 clip - 4
Jaiswal and Gill Shine as India Dominate England on Day 1
Ben Stokes delivered a special ball to dismiss Yashasvi Jaiswal, but his newfound maturity might not be enough to save England.
·16m·1 clip - 5
England dismantle West Indies to claim a series sweep (Eng vs WI 3rd ODI Review)
·24m - 6
Is Harry Brook doing a good job? (Eng vs WI 2nd T20I Review)
England close out the match and finish with an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
·34m·1 clip - 7
Leicestershire are the best red ball team, Englands XI vs WI and a 2025 T20 Blast preview!
It starts busy.
·51m - 8
South Africa stun the cricketing world and win the WTC Final
South Africa finally get over the line in an ICC competition, and the hosts treat the World Test Championship final as a real breakthrough rather than reopening the old caveats about earlier trophies.
·44m·2 clips - 9
Kolhi Retires, Brook's first squad and what is wrong with Lancs (County Champ Round 6 review)
The Charlie Cook Cricket Podcast takes a busy cricket week and tries to make some sense of it.
·1h 7m·3 clips - 10
Brook out for 99, India Keep Dropping Catches and Bumrah is Unplayable on Day 3
The hosts call Jasprit Bumrah an 'absolute freak' but find a weird positivity in how England played him.
·19m·2 clips - 11
Gill Breaks Records as India Dominate England on Day 2
·30m·5 clips - 12
Captain Gill Steps Up but are England Still Winning?
Shai Bashir gets Pant caught on the boundary with clever bowling that restricted his scoring freedom.
·11m·1 clip - 13
Bashir spins England to victory against Zimbabwe (England vs Zimbabwe Day 3 Review)
·11m·10 clips - 14
England on top despite Bennett's brilliance (England vs Zimbabwe Day 2 Review)
Hidden gemEngland stay on top after Day 2.
·33m·2 clips - 15
Rehan Ahmed should open for England, Essex cheat and it rains a lot... (County Championship Round3 Review)
Hidden gemCharlie and Joe work through a full week of County Championship action, starting with Sussex versus Surrey and a draw that never really gets going.
·58m·4 clips - 16
The only England vs India series preview you need!
The podcast previews England v India.
·34m·2 clips - 17
Crawley and Pope book a flight to Australia (Eng vs Zim Day 1 Review)
·19m - 18
Duckett delivers yet Another Headingley Miracle
Hidden gemEngland's chase is the story, and Duckett's 149 is the reason it feels so unlikely.
·31m·2 clips - 19
THE ULTIMATE ASHES 25/26 BREAKDOWN
Charlie Cooke and Joe analyze the disappointing 2025/26 Ashes series, critiquing player performances, tactical errors, and management decisions.
·1h 24m·7 clips - 20
Dhoni needs to retire? Jofra is back and Sunrisers fail again! (IPL weekend Review
The show opens on a bumper IPL weekend.
·31m·2 clips - 21
Harry Brook is named England white ball captain and MI vs RCB is an IPL classic!
Hidden gemCharlie Cook Cricket Podcast opens on Harry Brook becoming England's white ball captain.
·37m·2 clips - 22
Rohit retires, Rew for England and Middlesex's heroics (County Championship Round 5 Review)
Hidden gemCharlie Cook and Joe open with the surprise news that Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket.
·54m·3 clips - 23
Bears win a thriller, Somerset are bad and Lancs escape with a draw (County Championship Round 2 Review)
The hosts open on the sharpest edge of the round: Durham’s 276 for 8 declared, Warwickshire’s chase, and Ethan Bamber’s last-ball six to finish it.
·42m·2 clips - 24
India Still in Control Despite Smith and Brook's Heroics on Day 3
Hidden gemThe conversation starts from a blunt place: India dominated the first couple of overs and the closing stretch, while England were strong in the middle.
·37m·2 clips - 25
KL Rahul and Pant Masterclass but is it Enough to Stop England?
Hidden gemCharlie Cooke Cricket Podcast breaks down day four of the England-India Test and asks whether KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant have put India in control or only set up a chase.
·24m·1 clip - 26
Akash Deep Breaks Bazball in Historic Win for India
Hidden gemCharlie Cooke and Jack, aka Left Arm Seamer, break down India’s win in the second Test and say England looked “relatively useless” outside Jamie Smith’s batting.
·28m·1 clip - 27
Is Liam Dawson the answer to all of England's problems? (Eng vs WI 1st T20I Review)
Hidden gemCharlie Cooke Cricket Podcast reviews England’s win over the West Indies in the 1st T20I, with the hosts saying England are 4-0 in the white-ball series and that Liam Dawson “answers so many questions” for England.
·20m·1 clip - 28
Brook.s boys batter West Indies and Bethell shines once again (Eng vs WI 1st ODI review)
Hidden gemCharlie Cooke and Andrew review England’s 238-run win over West Indies, where England scored 400 and West Indies were bowled out for 162.
·28m·1 clip - 29
MI steal a win against Delhi and SRH go Nuclear! (IPL weekend Review)
Hidden gemCharlie Cook Cricket Podcast spends this weekend review on four solid IPL games.
·45m·2 clips - 30
Joe Root is the great English batter of all time (Eng vs WI 2nd ODI Review)
·18m - 31
Harry Brook is the BEST batter in the world
Sep 15, 2026·10m - 32
The WORST test series in 30 years
Sep 12, 2026·9m - 33
This man will SAVE Pakistan cricket
Sep 11, 2026·9m - 34
All those changes and Pakistan still SUCK
Sep 9, 2026·10m - 35
Ollie Robinson becomes the BEST bowler in the world
Aug 30, 2026·10m - 36
Lords should NEVER host a test match again
Aug 29, 2026·9m - 37
Is Joe Root WASHED?
Aug 28, 2026·10m - 38
One of the GREATEST draws in test cricket
Aug 28, 2026·9m - 39
Pakistan are WINNING but will still LOSE
Aug 27, 2026·8m - 40
Australia will RUIN test cricket
Aug 23, 2026·9m - 41
Pakistan should FORFEIT this series and go home
Aug 21, 2026·10m - 42
Pakistan are the WORST team I have ever seen
Aug 20, 2026·10m - 43
This player will SAVE test cricket in India
Aug 20, 2026·10m - 44
Ollie Robinson is the BEST bowler in the world
Aug 19, 2026·10m - 45
The ONLY England vs Pakistan preview you need
Aug 18, 2026·12m - 46
The DOWNFALL of Australian Cricket
Aug 17, 2026·12m - 47
What is wrong with Bumrah? Marnus the best T20 captain? County Champ predictions
The host passionately critiques bowler Jasper Boom's poor form and praises Quinton de Kock's batting performance in the IPL.
Apr 16, 2026·19m - 48
The only County Championship preview you need for the 2025 season!
Apr 1, 2025·2h 1m - 49
Mumbai hammer KKR to take their first win of the season
Charlie Cooke and co-host Joe analyze a recent IPL match where Mumbai Indians dominated KKR, discussing player form and team performance.
Mar 31, 2025·15m - 50
Sunrisers bat without brains and Rajasthan finally win a game!
Charlie and Sank discuss two IPL games, focusing on Sunrisers' loss and their aggressive batting style.
Mar 30, 2025·31m - 51
Can RCB actually win IPL 2025? (CSK vs RCB Review)
Host Charlie Cooke and guest Andrew analyze RCB's win over CSK, discussing player performances and RCB's championship prospects.
Mar 28, 2025·23m - 52
Rajasthan Royals are the worst team in the IPL and IPL Power Rankings
Hosts discuss a recent IPL game, criticize Rajasthan Royals' performance, and rank teams in power rankings.
Mar 26, 2025·39m - 53
Sunrisers smash Rajasthan everywhere and CSK back spin to win against Mumbai
Mar 23, 2025·32m - 54
KKR thrashed by explosive RCB in IPL opener!
Mar 22, 2025·19m - 55
Huge IPL 2025 Preview! Who wins, orange and purple caps and who is the worst team?
Charlie Cooke and Joe preview the upcoming IPL season, analyzing each team's strengths, weaknesses, and key players.
Mar 21, 2025·1h 10m - 56
What team has the best Hundred draft? WPL catch up and Harry Brook banned from the IPL
Mar 13, 2025·1h 38m - 57
Did India deserve to win? Who was the player of the tournament and more (Champions Trophy Review)
Mar 11, 2025·1h 32m - 58
India too good for New Zealand as they win the Champions Trophy!
Mar 9, 2025·33m - 59
Apprentice and Master too much for the proteas as New Zealand book a place in Dubai
Mar 5, 2025·34m - 60
The Chase Master Deals with India's Headache to Make the Final
Charlie Cooke and guest Jack analyze India's dominant performance against Australia in a cricket tournament, discussing batting strategies and Australia's mistakes.
Mar 4, 2025·33m - 61
India's spin too much for New Zealand as they claim top spot
Mar 2, 2025·48m - 62
Jos Buttler's reign ends in embarrassment to a great South African Team
Mar 1, 2025·44m - 63
Australia saved by rain and Jos Buttler Resigns
Feb 28, 2025·55m - 64
Afghanistan kick England out of the Champions Trophy
Feb 26, 2025·44m - 65
King Kohli Reigns Supreme as Pakistan are demolished in Dubai
Feb 23, 2025·40m - 66
England throw away a win despite Duckett's greatest ever innings
Feb 22, 2025·18m - 67
Shubman and Shami shine as India beat Bangladesh
Feb 20, 2025·41m - 68
New Zealand are too good for a disappointing Pakistan
Feb 19, 2025·1h 8m - 69
New Zealand are too good for a disappointing Pakistan
Feb 19, 2025·23m - 70
Champions Trophy Preview
Charlie Cooke and guest Joe preview the upcoming Champions Trophy, discussing Pakistan's chances and squad composition.
Feb 17, 2025·1h 8m - 71
Rohit is back with a bang and Sri Lanka have no answers for Steve Smiths Australia
Charlie Cooke and a guest discuss England's poor performance in a cricket match against India, focusing on Rohit Sharma's century and England's bowling strategy.
Feb 9, 2025·56m - 72
Australia Finally Win the Border Gavaskar Trophy (Series Review)
Charlie Cooke and guest Joe review the recent Australia-India test series, discussing the 3-1 result and team performances.
Jan 6, 2025·52m