Switch Hit Podcast

Switch Hit Podcast

Author: ESPN Language: English Episodes: 100
Tune in to Switch Hit Podcast for the kind of candid, in-depth cricket talk you’d have with friends who live and breathe the sport. Produced by ESPN, this series digs into the narratives shaping English cricket, from the tension of a tight Ashes session to the broader strategies and personalities influencing the game globally. You’ll hear ESPNcricinfo’s seasoned writers and reporters, the same voices providing expert analysis on the website, engaging in unscripted debates that go beyond the scorecard. Each episode explores not just what happened on the field, but the why and how behind the headlines, the selection controversies, and the future of the teams. It’s a podcast built for anyone who appreciates the nuance and drama cricket provides, offering informed perspective that feels immediate and authentic. The conversation is always lively, often surprising, and deeply connected to the heartbeat of the sport.
Episodes
Can SL poop Pope's party? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:15
England return to Test action against Sri Lanka, with Ollie Pope captaining in place of the injured Ben Stokes. Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Andrew Fidel Fernando to preview the series Learn more about you…
Faster, harder… stronger? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:29
Alan Gardner hears from Andrew Miller and Vithushan Ehantharajah after England completed a 3-0 sweep against West Indies, plus the pod discuss Matthew Mott’s departure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi…
Big-league Bash [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:09
Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vish Ehantharajah to look back on England’s series-sealing win in Nottingham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jimmy Anders-done [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:39
England marked James Anderson’s retirement with a crushing win over West Indies, after which Alan was joined by Miller and Vish from Lord’s to discuss the end of an era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…
Jimmy A’s final spell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:13
Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller and Vish Ehantharajah get together to discuss James Anderson’s (enforced) Test farewell and preview the series with West Indies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho…
Bye-bye T20WC, hello Tests! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:03
Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Matt Roller to review England's World Cup exit and look at who's in the Test squad to face West Indies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stayin' alive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:56
England became the first team into the T20 World Cup semi-finals, despite a patchy tournament record so far. Alan Gardner was joined by Matt Roller and Andrew Miller to assess where they are. Learn more about your ad cho…
Avoiding an NRR brouhaha [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:58
After England squeezed through to the T20 World Cup Super Eight at the expense of Scotland, Alan Gardner caught up with Matt Roller in the Caribbean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Deja vu all over again? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:33
As England stare down the barrel of another failed World Cup defence, Alan Gardner is joined on the pod by Matt Roller in Trinidad to assess their prospects of being knocked out of the tournament early Learn more about y…