Switch Hit Podcast
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About
Lively debate and discussion about the game on and off the field with a focus on English cricket. Featuring ESPNcricinfo's writers and reporters.
Episodes
- Knocking down an open door
The Switch Hit Podcast episode "Knocking down an open door" features Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller, and Vithushan Ehantharajah discussing the potential Test summer comebacks for Ollie Robinson and Mason Crane.
- Opening gambit. Plus: Baker's cooking
Alan Gardner, Matt Roller, and Vish Ehantharajah discuss potential opening batsmen for England. Sonny Baker also shares insights into his strong start to the season.
- Let's go, Champo
The county cricket season has started with discussions about a potential England selection reset. Alan Gardner, Matt Roller, and Vish Ehantharajah share their insights on the latest developments.
- Baz to square one?
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- Still in it, could win it
England has advanced to the T20 World Cup semi-finals, displaying resilience and identifying key match-winners. Host Alan Gardner, alongside Matt Roller and Vish Ehantharajah, analyzes the team's prospects ahead of their match against Indi…
- Brook side drama rumbles on
Andrew Miller and Matt Roller join host Alan Gardner to discuss Harry Brook's behavior during England
- Hard SL
Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller, and Andrew Fidel Fernando preview England's upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which follows the Ashes series.
- Crash and (b)urn
The Switch Hit Podcast reviews England's 4-1 Ashes series loss in Sydney, with hosts Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller, and Andrew McGlashan discussing the tour.
- MCG so... weird
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- Adelaide to rest
The Bazball era appears to be over, along with England's chances in the 2025-26 Ashes. Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller, and Alex Malcolm analyze the consequences.
- Broken in Brisbane
Andrew Miller and Andrew McGlashan join the Switch Hit Podcast to discuss England's performance in the Ashes series following Australia's 2-0 lead.
- Pink ball, Bazball, Gabba gamble
The Switch Hit Podcast previews the second Brisbane Test match, discussing England's Ashes prospects with Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller, and Ali Mitchell.
- Travball 1-0 Bazball
Vish Ehantharajah and Alex Malcolm join host Alan Gardner to analyze England's rapid defeat in the 2025-26 Ashes series opener in Perth. The discussion covers the events leading to the two-day capitulation.
- Time to Urn
Vithushan Ehantharajah and Alex Malcolm discuss the teams' final preparations for the Ashes in Perth, days before the event begins.
- Switch Hit x Final Word: Ashes story time special
Alan Gardner and Andrew Miller of Switch Hit Podcast are joined by Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon from The Final Word to discuss their new book and preview the upcoming Ashes series.
- Whitewash brush-off
The England cricket team is preparing for the Ashes series against Australia after a 3-0 ODI loss in New Zealand. The episode features commentators Alastair Eykyn and Rob Hatch, alongside Andrew Gardner, Andrew McGlashan, and Vish Ehanthar…
- Rainy, phoney, baloney
Andrew McGlashan joins Alan Gardner and Andrew Miller to discuss England
- Black Caps and Pat's back knack
Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller, and Matt Roller discuss England's white-ball tour of New Zealand and the looming Ashes series.
- Ashes optimism department
Alan Gardner, Matt Roller, and Vish Ehantharajah discuss Will Jacks' inclusion and Harry Brook's promotion in the Ashes. They also cover the white-ball squads for New Zealand.
- Dub smash
Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller, and Matt Roller discuss England's white-ball form following their series against South Africa and look ahead to their trip to Ireland, also covering the latest Ashes selection news.
- Don't mention the Ashes...
This episode features a discussion on the Hundred cricket tournament and a preview of the upcoming white-ball series between England and South Africa, hosted by Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller, and Matt Roller.
- Que Siraj, Siraj
Andrew Miller and Sid Monga review the drawn 2-2 Test series between England and India, discussing the Test match details.
- Handbags and mad lads
Sid Monga and Vish Ehantharajah review India’s series-tying draw at Old Trafford and discuss the upcoming match at The Oval. The discussion covers a fractious finish to the Old Trafford game. Indexed from public RSS feeds.
- Nice 'n' Spicy
England and India played a notable cricket match at Lords, setting up a poised series with two games remaining. Alan Gardner, Sid Monga, and Vish Ehantharajah provided commentary on the events.
- Breaking Baz
In the second Test at Edgbaston, India successfully leveled the series against England. Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller, and Sid Monga discuss the critical factors that determined the outcome of the match.
- England thank their Ducky stars
The first Test match at Headingley concluded with an England victory after India failed to capitalize on their opportunities. Andrew Miller and Sid Monga provided commentary on the notable fourth-innings.
- Bavuma's big moment, England's big test
The Switch Hit Podcast episode covers South Africa's WTC triumph with insights from Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller, and Firdose Moonda. It also previews the England vs. India Test series with Matt Roller.
- Windies a breeze for Brook
Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller, and Vithushan Ehantharajah discuss England's transition into a new white-ball era and look ahead to the upcoming Test series against India.
- Zim sing while England win
Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller, Firdose Moonda, and Matt Roller discuss the Trent Bridge Test and the upcoming West Indies series.
- Zim bunnies?
Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller and Vithushan Ehantharajah discuss the first Test match of the summer between England and Zimbabwe, which follows a two-decade hiatus in their fixtures.
- Summer's hotting up
In this episode, hosts Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller, and Valkerie Baynes delve into discussions surrounding the England Test squad and the recent appointment of Nat Sciver-Brunt as captain.
- Cap’n Brook, Sir Jimmy
Alan, Miller, and Vish gather to discuss the commencement of the county cricket season. The episode includes information regarding ad choices and a link to podcastchoices.com/adchoices.
- New season, fresh vibe
In the latest episode of Switch Hit Podcast, Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller, and Vithushan Ehantharajah discuss current England cricket news and look ahead to the start of the county summer.
- Buttler bites the bullet
Alan Gardner, Matt Roller, and Vish Ehantharajah analyze England's Champions Trophy exit and Jos Buttler's departure as captain.
- White-ball whitewash
Alan, Miller, and Vish discuss England's 3-0 ODI series defeat to India, a warm-up for the Champions Trophy, and Brendon McCullum's ongoing challenges with the limited-overs teams.
- Crushed in Kolkata, marmelised in Mumbai
Alan Gardner, Matt Roller, and Vish Ehantharajah discuss England's 4-1 series loss in Kolkata during Brendon McCullum's initial white-ball tenure.
- Baz to the future
In the Switch Hit Podcast episode 'Baz to the Future,' Alan Gardner, Matt Roller, and Vithushan Ehantharajah preview the England Men's 2024 white-ball tour of India. They discuss Brendon McCullum's objective to improve the team's performan…
- Turkey with extra stuffing
England concluded their New Zealand tour with a loss in Hamilton. Alan Gardner, Vithushan Ehantharajah, Andrew Miller, and Matt Roller reviewed the team's Test year.
- Brook no argument
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- Butterfingered Black Caps
Alan Gardner hosts Vithushan Ehantharajah, Andrew Miller, and Matt Roller to review England's win against New Zealand in the first Test match. The discussion covers events in Wellington and the studio.
- All aboard the Bethell bus
The Switch Hit Podcast previews the upcoming England Test series against New Zealand. The discussion includes the selection of uncapped player Jacob Bethell at number three for the first Test.
- Lucky tossers?
On the Switch Hit Podcast, Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller, and Cameron Ponsonby discuss England's 3-1 T20I series win against the Caribbean.
- Learning the hard way
Switch Hit Podcast reviews England's 2-1 One Day International series loss to the West Indies, a result that extends a negative trend for the team in this format. The discussion features hosts Alan, Miller, and Vish.
- Spindi to win
The Switch Hit Podcast episode 'Spindi to Win' analyzes England's 2-1 series defeat in Pakistan. Hosts Alan, Miller, and Vish also look ahead to the white-ball tour of the Caribbean and the New Zealand tour.
- Spinner, spinner, chicken dinner
Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller, and Matt Roller analyse England's loss to Pakistan on a challenging Multan pitch, which resulted in the Test series being levelled at 1-1.
- Multan Magic or Meltdown?
The Switch Hit Podcast episode 'Multan Magic or Meltdown?' features Alan Gardner, Matt Roller, Andrew Miller, and Osman Samiuddin discussing England's first Test win in Pakistan. The discussion covers the details and records following the…
- Not-so-super September
Alan is joined by Andrew Miller and Andrew McGlashan to review the Australia white-ball series and look ahead to England's Test tour of Pakistan.
- Manchester rains save Aussies (again)
Alan Gardner, Andrew McGlashan, and Matt Roller review the T20I series between England and Australia, which was impacted by rain in Manchester. They also preview the subsequent five ODI matches.
- Sayonara 6-0
The Switch Hit Podcast discusses England missing a perfect Test summer with the arrival of Australia. Topics include Sri Lanka's Oval success and updates to England's white-ball team.
- Baz Supremacy and Root maths
Alan, Miller, and Fidel discuss England’s victory at Lord's and a promotion for Brendon McCullum.