The Ultras review England's Ashes debacle and ponder how India managed to win a match in South Africa. There's also plenty more, including Graham Thorpe's commitment to multimedia content, BCCI politics, and the latest goings on in Yorkshire, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. 

The Ultras review England's Ashes debacle and ponder how India managed to win a match in South Africa. There's also plenty more, including Graham Thorpe's commitment to multimedia content, BCCI politics, and the latest goings on in Yorkshire, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.

Ep 81: Thorpegate, Ashes, stump mics, skinful tests & much more

Cricket hits the front pages again and the Ultras are here to break it all down, from the Yorkshire racism scandal, to Tim Paine's woeful texts, Australia's T20 success and the next phase of the Shastri era. 

Cricket hits the front pages again and the Ultras are here to break it all down, from the Yorkshire racism scandal, to Tim Paine's woeful texts, Australia's T20 success and the next phase of the Shastri era.

Ep. 80: Azeem Rafiq, House of Paine, happy endings, pennies dropped & more

The Ultras are back to explore exactly what peak cricket feels like, amid a relentless viewing schedule of Test matches, IPL, T20 qualifiers and a World Cup. There's an in-depth review of T20 World Cup prospects, along with a look at the QDK controversy, India's coaching &amp; captaincy change, and Matthew Hayden's inspiring impact on the Pakistan batting lineup. 

The Ultras are back to explore exactly what peak cricket feels like, amid a relentless viewing schedule of Test matches, IPL, T20 qualifiers and a World Cup. There's an in-depth review of T20 World Cup prospects, along with a look at the QDK controversy, India's coaching &amp; captaincy change, and Matthew Hayden's inspiring impact on the Pakistan batting lineup.

Ep. 79: Hedonistic adaptation, Bollywood villains, Nobel Prizes, peak cricket & more

The Ultras are back to review the dramatic second Test between England and India, and discuss whether 'Kohlism' is a sustainable policy. They also mull over the prospects for chilled out entertainer Justin Langer, as he faces more pressure in the wake of Australia's awful form. All that plus reviews of the Hundred, Yorkshire's discouraging racism row and whether cricket can thrive at the Olympics. 

The Ultras are back to review the dramatic second Test between England and India, and discuss whether 'Kohlism' is a sustainable policy. They also mull over the prospects for chilled out entertainer Justin Langer, as he faces more pressure in the wake of Australia's awful form. All that plus reviews of the Hundred, Yorkshire's discouraging racism row and whether cricket can thrive at the Olympics.

Ep. 78: Backyard blues, Superman, Olympics buffet, Yorkshire & more

The Ultras pay tribute to the New Zealand cricket team after a superb WTC final win over a disappointing India. They also review England's discouraging Test performances &amp; the women's series between England &amp; India. Also under the spotlight are Ollie Robinson's tweets, Heath Streak's ban &amp; Shastri at Wimbledon. 

The Ultras pay tribute to the New Zealand cricket team after a superb WTC final win over a disappointing India. They also review England's discouraging Test performances &amp; the women's series between England &amp; India. Also under the spotlight are Ollie Robinson's tweets, Heath Streak's ban &amp; Shastri at Wimbledon.

Ep 77: NZ on top, Eng disarray, ECB strife, Heath Streak & more

Daniel Norcross

Daniel Norcross of Test Match Special and Test Match Sofa fame joins the Cricket Ultras podcast to discuss his career in commentary, prospects for the summer ahead, and the changing nature of cricket broadcasting. Norcross also opens up about his early days as a pub quiz machine hustler, his favourite stump mic moments and his WTC final prediction. 

Daniel Norcross of Test Match Special and Test Match Sofa fame joins the Cricket Ultras podcast to discuss his career in commentary, prospects for the summer ahead, and the changing nature of cricket broadcasting. Norcross also opens up about his early days as a pub quiz machine hustler, his favourite stump mic moments and his WTC final prediction.

Ep. 76: Test Match Special's Daniel Norcross

The IPL is back &amp; the Ultras break down prospects for each of the eight franchises. There's also DRS &amp; DLS drama, a fake fielding flap, and reviews involving series in India, South Africa, West Indies and Australia.

The IPL is back &amp; the Ultras break down prospects for each of the eight franchises. There's also DRS &amp; DLS drama, a fake fielding flap, and reviews involving series in India, South Africa, West Indies and Australia.

Ep. 75: IPL preview, fake fielding, bail bonus & much more

Prakash Wakankar

Prakash Wakankar is not only an experienced businessman but also a well-known cricket commentator who has graced the airwaves for the BBC's Test Match Special, ABC and All India Radio, among others. He joins the Cricket Ultras for a wide-ranging conversation that includes his days playing state cricket with Ravi Shastri and Sanjay Manjrekar, his thoughts on the changing nature of cricket commentary and the media environment, and his observations on the rise of the BCCI. 

Prakash Wakankar is not only an experienced businessman but also a well-known cricket commentator who has graced the airwaves for the BBC's Test Match Special, ABC and All India Radio, among others. He joins the Cricket Ultras for a wide-ranging conversation that includes his days playing state cricket with Ravi Shastri and Sanjay Manjrekar, his thoughts on the changing nature of cricket commentary and the media environment, and his observations on the rise of the BCCI.

Ep. 74: Prakash Wakankar

With Easter in sight, the latest Cricket Ultras episode involves not just one, but two instances of egg-based 'humour', including Sachin Tendulkar's latest dreadful dad joke. There are also reviews of India's Test series victory over England, the ongoing T20 series, along with other contests involving New Zealand, Australia, West Indies and Sri Lanka. The Ultras also try to explain The Hundred, send off Martin Johnson and Joey Benjamin, and explore Ravi Shastri's viral banter renaissance. 

With Easter in sight, the latest Cricket Ultras episode involves not just one, but two instances of egg-based 'humour', including Sachin Tendulkar's latest dreadful dad joke. There are also reviews of India's Test series victory over England, the ongoing T20 series, along with other contests involving New Zealand, Australia, West Indies and Sri Lanka. The Ultras also try to explain The Hundred, send off Martin Johnson and Joey Benjamin, and explore Ravi Shastri's viral banter renaissance.

Ep. 73: Failed souffles, omelettes, 2-day Tests, The Hundred & more

It's a special Ultras episode as Sir Martin Sorrell joins the podcast to discuss his cricketing life. Best-known as the executive chairman of S4 Capital and former leader of WPP, Sorrell's love of cricket and his history as an amateur player means plenty of stories featuring the likes of Boycott, Imran, Warne and Brearley, along with his views on cricketing innovation and why The Hundred cannot be saved by marketing. 

It's a special Ultras episode as Sir Martin Sorrell joins the podcast to discuss his cricketing life. Best-known as the executive chairman of S4 Capital and former leader of WPP, Sorrell's love of cricket and his history as an amateur player means plenty of stories featuring the likes of Boycott, Imran, Warne and Brearley, along with his views on cricketing innovation and why The Hundred cannot be saved by marketing.

Ep. 72: Sir Martin Sorrell

An irreverent take on world cricket from diehard ultras and media professionals Arun Sudhaman &amp; Darren Burns.

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The Cricket Ultras Podcast

The Cricket Ultras are reintegrating this week, with a big IPL preview that covers all eight franchises. Who will win? Who will lose? Who will get a Netflix series? The trio also discuss Afghanistan's maiden Test win, Australia's one-day revival, India's selection conundrum, World Cup ticketing woes, songs and more.

The Cricket Ultras are reintegrating this week, with a big IPL preview that covers all eight franchises. Who will win? Who will lose? Who will get a Netflix series? The trio also discuss Afghanistan's maiden Test win, Australia's one-day revival, India's selection conundrum, World Cup ticketing woes, songs and more.

Ep. 40: The big IPL preview, reintegration, Afg's maiden Test win, Aus revival, WC songs &amp; more

The Cricket Ultras are back to review three big Test series in Australia, New Zealand and India, including a new 16-year pace bowler from Pakistan and Ben Stokes triumphant return home. They also review a depressing turn of events for Bangladeshi cricket, with the news of Shakib Al Hasan's ban. Last but not least, they examine a ranking of the world's top cricket grounds, and find that Headingley comes last.  

The Cricket Ultras are back to review three big Test series in Australia, New Zealand and India, including a new 16-year pace bowler from Pakistan and Ben Stokes triumphant return home. They also review a depressing turn of events for Bangladeshi cricket, with the news of Shakib Al Hasan's ban. Last but not least, they examine a ranking of the world's top cricket grounds, and find that Headingley comes last.

Ep. 52: Big 3 on top, Bangla in trouble, cricket ground controversy

Bob Willis

The latest episode of Cricket Ultras reviews the ongoing Australia v NZ series, finding the Black Caps unable to live up to the pre-series hype. The podcast also explores South African cricket's latest crisis and Pakistan's strange selections. There's also an obituary of legendary English bowler Bob Willis and a preview of the BBL and IPL auction.

The latest episode of Cricket Ultras reviews the ongoing Australia v NZ series, finding the Black Caps unable to live up to the pre-series hype. The podcast also explores South African cricket's latest crisis and Pakistan's strange selections. There's also an obituary of legendary English bowler Bob Willis and a preview of the BBL and IPL auction.

Ep. 53: NZ disappoint, SA cricket crisis, Pak selections, Bob Willis & more

Steve Smith

Under the bright glare of the Cricket Ultras scanner this week are Test matches from Perth and Wellington, which saw Australia fight back to square their series, while Sri Lanka pulled off a famous match-saving effort. The duo also discuss the latest stump mic flashpoints, the Indian selectorial 'brains trust', the Steve Smith greenhouse tomato, Shanghai's curious win over Hong Kong, and much more. Happy Christmas everyone!

Under the bright glare of the Cricket Ultras scanner this week are Test matches from Perth and Wellington, which saw Australia fight back to square their series, while Sri Lanka pulled off a famous match-saving effort. The duo also discuss the latest stump mic flashpoints, the Indian selectorial 'brains trust', the Steve Smith greenhouse tomato, Shanghai's curious win over Hong Kong, and much more. Happy Christmas everyone!

Ep. 34: Stump mics, Steve Smith tomatoes, brains trusts, NZ fly high, Shanghai vs HK &amp; more

This episode's whistle-stop tour around the cricket world takes in India's commanding performance against South Africa, Chris Silverwood's appointment as England coach, The Hundred's upcoming draft, BCCI machinations and much more, including Ravi Shastri's tabla. 

This episode's whistle-stop tour around the cricket world takes in India's commanding performance against South Africa, Chris Silverwood's appointment as England coach, The Hundred's upcoming draft, BCCI machinations and much more, including Ravi Shastri's tabla.

Ep 51: SA wilt, Silverwood blooms, Ganguly ascends, Shastri's tabla & more

The Ultras mark their 50th episode by breaking down the Ashes, in particular Steve Smith's wondrous performance and Dave Warner's horror show. They also discuss England's squad selection and coaching conundrum, take a look at India's results and cannot avoid mentioning Geoffrey Boycott.

The Ultras mark their 50th episode by breaking down the Ashes, in particular Steve Smith's wondrous performance and Dave Warner's horror show. They also discuss England's squad selection and coaching conundrum, take a look at India's results and cannot avoid mentioning Geoffrey Boycott.

Ep. 50: Ashes review, Sachin on Smith, de-retirements, coaching contenders & much more

The Cricket Ultras welcomes back Toby Doman to join Arun Sudhaman and Darren Burns as the trio round up India's historic series win over Australia, and Ravi Shastri's even more historic press conference. They also look at Australia's selectorial shenanigans, England's new coach, South Africa's thrashing of Pakistan and the Hardik Pandya scandal. 

The Cricket Ultras welcomes back Toby Doman to join Arun Sudhaman and Darren Burns as the trio round up India's historic series win over Australia, and Ravi Shastri's even more historic press conference. They also look at Australia's selectorial shenanigans, England's new coach, South Africa's thrashing of Pakistan and the Hardik Pandya scandal.

Ep. 36: Historic India, careless whispers, banning football, banning Hardik &amp; much more

Calamitous Eng

Plenty of cricket under the scanner in the latest edition of Cricket Ultras, including Australia's dominance of Sri Lanka, which finally featured some centurions for the home team. The Ultras trio also discuss Sri Lanka's continued descent into shambles, Tim Paine's new tossing method and India's ODI victory in NZ, before Toby Doman arrives to break down England's calamitous display against a resurgent West Indian cricket team. Thanks for listening!  

Plenty of cricket under the scanner in the latest edition of Cricket Ultras, including Australia's dominance of Sri Lanka, which finally featured some centurions for the home team. The Ultras trio also discuss Sri Lanka's continued descent into shambles, Tim Paine's new tossing method and India's ODI victory in NZ, before Toby Doman arrives to break down England's calamitous display against a resurgent West Indian cricket team. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 37: Calamitous Eng, resurgent WI, left-hand tosses, listicle love, SL shambles &amp; more

Offspin podcast co-host Simon Day joins the Ultras from New Zealand to review the first week of the world cup, including the AB de Villiers debacle, the difficulty of staying awake for the Black Cap matches, and Shakib Al Hasan's curious disciplinary record. There's also discussion of the burning topics from the World Cup, including those pesky bails, Saurav Ganguly's baffling commentary, Pakistan's resurgence and South Africa's disintegration. Finally, the Ultras pay tribute to the one and only Yuvraj Singh on his retirement.

Offspin podcast co-host Simon Day joins the Ultras from New Zealand to review the first week of the world cup, including the AB de Villiers debacle, the difficulty of staying awake for the Black Cap matches, and Shakib Al Hasan's curious disciplinary record. There's also discussion of the burning topics from the World Cup, including those pesky bails, Saurav Ganguly's baffling commentary, Pakistan's resurgence and South Africa's disintegration. Finally, the Ultras pay tribute to the one and only Yuvraj Singh on his retirement.

Ep 45: Groove theory, Pak delights, Kiwis slumber, Ganguly trolls, Yuvraj retires, & more  

The latest episode of Cricket Ultras reviews the latest from around the world, including the fast bowling rejuvenation of Mark Wood, Dale Steyn, Kemar Roach and Mitchell Starc. There's also time to blame the Big 3 for more of humanity's ills, a sighting of Shoaib Akhtar in Dubai, the BBL fan experience reviewed, and the World Cup run-up begins.

The latest episode of Cricket Ultras reviews the latest from around the world, including the fast bowling rejuvenation of Mark Wood, Dale Steyn, Kemar Roach and Mitchell Starc. There's also time to blame the Big 3 for more of humanity's ills, a sighting of Shoaib Akhtar in Dubai, the BBL fan experience reviewed, and the World Cup run-up begins.

Ep. 38: Rejuvenated fast bowlers, Shoaib sighting, BBL review, Big 3 blame, WC run-up &amp; more 

Dre Russ

The Cricket Ultras are back to break down an eventful IPL season, including Ashwin's controversial run-out of Joss Butler, the Dre Russ phenomenon and a discussion of whether RCB are the worst IPL team ever. There's also a look at David Warner's resurgence, Kagiso Rabada's brilliance and CSK's impressive approach to cricket and life. And more, including Umar Akmal's ill-fated decision to attend an Akon gig.

The Cricket Ultras are back to break down an eventful IPL season, including Ashwin's controversial run-out of Joss Butler, the Dre Russ phenomenon and a discussion of whether RCB are the worst IPL team ever. There's also a look at David Warner's resurgence, Kagiso Rabada's brilliance and CSK's impressive approach to cricket and life. And more, including Umar Akmal's ill-fated decision to attend an Akon gig.

Ep. 41: U-15 Mankads, Dre Russ, RCB woes, super overs, Akon shows & much more

Our first episode of 2019 features a review of three big Boxing Day Test matches, as India, New Zealand and South Africa all triumph, leaving Australia and Pakistan — in particular — with plenty of questions to answers. There's also a discussion of Kerry O'Keefe's blundering comments on Fox Sports. To wrap up 2018, meanwhile, the Cricket Ultras unveil the inaugural Elite Honesty Awards, featuring recognition for the best players and teams of the year along with — of course — Muppet of the Year, and the best quotes from the 'Shastri-verse'. 

Our first episode of 2019 features a review of three big Boxing Day Test matches, as India, New Zealand and South Africa all triumph, leaving Australia and Pakistan — in particular — with plenty of questions to answers. There's also a discussion of Kerry O'Keefe's blundering comments on Fox Sports. To wrap up 2018, meanwhile, the Cricket Ultras unveil the inaugural Elite Honesty Awards, featuring recognition for the best players and teams of the year along with — of course — Muppet of the Year, and the best quotes from the 'Shastri-verse'.

Ep 35: 2018 Elite Honesty Awards, Test roundups, quotes from the Shastriverse &amp; more

Virat Rohit

Cricket Ultras breaks down the first Ashes Test, tries to get inside Steve Smith's head and avoids doing the same with Moeen Ali. They also look Prithvi Shaw's drugs ban, the beef between Virat &amp; Rohit, India's next coach and much more.

Cricket Ultras breaks down the first Ashes Test, tries to get inside Steve Smith's head and avoids doing the same with Moeen Ali. They also look Prithvi Shaw's drugs ban, the beef between Virat &amp; Rohit, India's next coach and much more.

Ep 48: Steve Smith's head, Prithvi's sizzurp, Virat Rohit beef, earthing & more

Under the fierce glare of the Cricket Ultras spotlight this week is a new skincare ad from India cricket stars, possibly the finest of it genre. The pod also reviews Mumbai's IPL triumph, the latest World Cup news, Shahid Afridi's autobiography and more. 

Under the fierce glare of the Cricket Ultras spotlight this week is a new skincare ad from India cricket stars, possibly the finest of it genre. The pod also reviews Mumbai's IPL triumph, the latest World Cup news, Shahid Afridi's autobiography and more.

EP. 43: Cricket skincare, IPL winners, Lala land, Aggers rebuked & much more

As the World Cup finally reaches its business end, the Ultras are back to review all the action, including Shakib Al Hasan's heroics, Steve Smith's shadow batting and young Jonny Bairstow's approach to media training. There's also predictions for the knockout stages, when they eventually arrive, and selections for the tournament's best catches so far.

As the World Cup finally reaches its business end, the Ultras are back to review all the action, including Shakib Al Hasan's heroics, Steve Smith's shadow batting and young Jonny Bairstow's approach to media training. There's also predictions for the knockout stages, when they eventually arrive, and selections for the tournament's best catches so far.

Ep 46: The Shakib show, short boundaries, shadow batting, WC review & more

Ben Stokes lights up the cricket world in the latest episode of Cricket Ultras, delivering an Ashes performance for the ages. The Ultras break down the remarkable third Ashes Test, preview the fourth — and explore the the dramatic emergence of Jofra Archer. Elsewhere, there's Test series in Sri Lanka and West Indies, a familiar name returns as India coach, and match fixing bans in Hong Kong.

Ben Stokes lights up the cricket world in the latest episode of Cricket Ultras, delivering an Ashes performance for the ages. The Ultras break down the remarkable third Ashes Test, preview the fourth — and explore the the dramatic emergence of Jofra Archer. Elsewhere, there's Test series in Sri Lanka and West Indies, a familiar name returns as India coach, and match fixing bans in Hong Kong.

Ep 49: Summer of Stokes, concussion protocols, Warne grows up & more

Michael Clarke

Cricket Ultras reviews a dramatic couple of weeks highlighted by the war of words that has broken out among ex-Australian cricketers and, separately, betweeen Mithali Raj and Ramesh Powar. The duo also preview the upcoming Aus-Ind Test series and review Pakistan's unsurprising Yasir-inspired turnaround, along with England's rather more rare whitewash.

Cricket Ultras reviews a dramatic couple of weeks highlighted by the war of words that has broken out among ex-Australian cricketers and, separately, betweeen Mithali Raj and Ramesh Powar. The duo also preview the upcoming Aus-Ind Test series and review Pakistan's unsurprising Yasir-inspired turnaround, along with England's rather more rare whitewash.

Ep 32: Michael Clarke &amp; Mithali Raj, Aus-Ind preview, no Shaw thing, Yasir's dream, Eng whitewash

The World Cup is here! The Ultras are an excitable trio as they break down the latest squad updates, make a bunch of unfounded predictions and explore cricket's curious relationship with music. 

The World Cup is here! The Ultras are an excitable trio as they break down the latest squad updates, make a bunch of unfounded predictions and explore cricket's curious relationship with music.

Ep. 44: World Cup fever!, predictions, cricket music & more

The Cricket Ultras trio review the latest from the IPL, focusing on the tournament's highlights so far — including Dhoni's infamous walk-on and Dinesh Karthik's description of Shubman Gill as a "novelty". There's also an in-depth look at most of the World Cup squads, along with discussion of Alex Hales' controversial removal, Afghani captaincy intrigue and more.

The Cricket Ultras trio review the latest from the IPL, focusing on the tournament's highlights so far — including Dhoni's infamous walk-on and Dinesh Karthik's description of Shubman Gill as a "novelty". There's also an in-depth look at most of the World Cup squads, along with discussion of Alex Hales' controversial removal, Afghani captaincy intrigue and more.

Ep 42: IPL highlights, 3D glasses, Bob the Builder, WC squads & more

Jofra Archer

Cricket Ultras reviews new Netflix series Cricket Fever, finding an enthralling mix of the sublime and ridiculous. There's also discussion of Duanne Olivier's decision to turn his back on South Africa in favour of a Kolpak, Jofra Archer's England prospects, and resurgence of Chris Gayle. Meanwhile, Kane Williamson is poised to take spot among Test batsmen, while India and Australia hone their WC squads.

Cricket Ultras reviews new Netflix series Cricket Fever, finding an enthralling mix of the sublime and ridiculous. There's also discussion of Duanne Olivier's decision to turn his back on South Africa in favour of a Kolpak, Jofra Archer's England prospects, and resurgence of Chris Gayle. Meanwhile, Kane Williamson is poised to take spot among Test batsmen, while India and Australia hone their WC squads.

Ep. 39: Cricket Fever, Kolpaks, Jofra Archer, Universe Boss, King Kane, IndvAus and more

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