Switch Hit Podcast

Lively debate and discussion about the game on and off the field with a focus on English cricket. Featuring ESPNcricinfo's writers and reporters.

Sports
Cricket
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Sore Broad soars into elite club
Alan is joined by George and Butch to talk Stuart Broad’s landmark achievement and preview the Ireland ODIs
60 min
152
All about the Benjamin
George Dobell and Mark Butcher try to sum up Ben Stokes' greatness ahead of the series decider at Old Trafford
78 min
153
Cricket's back (and Joe Denly never went away)
Alan, Miller and Butch convene to preview the first international cricket since March as England take on West Indies behind closed doors
58 min
154
Bio-bubbles and Windies fire
Alan, George and Nagraj discuss plans for England v West Indies and the return of international cricket
63 min
155
Should cricket have a task force to deal with r...
Former West Indies captain Daren Sammy joins Nagraj Gollapudi to discuss alleged racism during his time at Sunrisers Hyderabad.
32 min
156
England in the 90s: Edgbaston and all that
Alan, Miller and Butch relive the hope of 1997 and the pain of 1998-99 in part two of our Ashes special
49 min
157
England in the 90s: Ashes agony
In the first of another two-part special, Alan is joined by Miller and Butch to pore over England's feeble efforts to regain the urn
48 min
158
Hales left in isolation?
Alan is joined by George and Matt to discuss England's planned schedule and the Alex Hales selection dilemma.
41 min
159
Mental Health Awareness Week special: Marcus Tr...
Marcus Trescothick and Chris Paget join Alan Gardner to discuss their own experiences with mental health in cricket.
43 min
160
Hundred headache not going away
Alan is joined by George Dobell and Mark Butcher to discuss the latest in English cricket's attempts to deal with coronavirus.
46 min
161
England in the 90s: Cork good, Trinidad bad
In part two of our West Indies special, Andrew Miller and Mark Butcher look back on the incident-packed series of 1995 and 1997-98.
44 min
162
England in the 90s: Windies woes
In part one of a special edition, Andrew Miller and Mark Butcher reflect on England's enthralling 1990s rivalry with West Indies.
42 min
163
Knight mode: Heather Knight on T20 World Cup, w...
The England captain joins Alan Gardner and Valkerie Baynes to talk life on lock down and future challenges.
52 min
164
Bonus pod: Harmer on Essex, lockdown & ambition
Simon Harmer talks about his successful 2019, the future of Kolpak status and a possible South Africa return in this special edition of the pod.
58 min
165
Nostalgia's not what it used to be
Alan, Miller and Butch discuss the latest lock-down developments and reflect on England's memorable Sri Lanka rivalry.
47 min
166
Lockdown lowdown
Alan and Butch are joined by special guest Tymal Mills to discuss cricket's shutdown, and how players are staying in and staying sane - plus, a quiz!
49 min
167
Coronavirus stops play
After a week of cancellations, the Switch Hit team discuss coronavirus' impact on cricket, and attempt to keep spirits high.
33 min
168
Long to rain over us?
Alan is joined by Miller and Valkerie to discuss England's women at the T20 World Cup and the men touching down in Sri Lanka.
48 min
169
High flying at altitude
The Switch Hit team discuss England's T20I series win in South Africa and World Cup planning.
58 min
170
Mixed messages and format pile-up
Alan is joined by Miller and George to discuss England's potential Test squad for Sri Lanka and the white-ball leg in South Africa.
55 min
171
Wood fires England's Test ambition
Alan is joined in the studio by Miller and Matt, with Butch on the phone to discuss England's success in South Africa.
59 min
172
Hope for the future, or false dawn for England?
Matt Roller is joined by Mark Butcher and George Dobell as they review England's hopeful spell in the South Africa Tests.
40 min
173
Stokes spikes SA's Cape escape
Alan is joined by Miller and Matt in the studio and Butch on the phone from Cape Town to discuss Ben Stokes' latest heroics.
51 min
174
A manifesto you can believe in
Alan is joined by Mark Butcher and George Dobell for a festive look at England's Test fortunes.
57 min
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The late, great Bob Willis: Warm, generous ... ...
Mark Butcher, Andrew Miller and Alan Gardner reflect on cricket's sad loss, and look back on England's tour of New Zealand
55 min