The Follow-On

What an unbelievable Test match we just consumed. The drama was almost unparalleled. And now that we've had time to let it all sink in, it's time to get the great Kerry O'Keeffe's wise analysis. He sees team changes in both camps for T4 at Old Trafford. And 'Skull' also has a message for all those people ready to vote off Tim Paine. Joining host Phil Prior and foxsports.com.au journos Jacob Kuriype and Jacob Polychronis, this Follow-On episode unpacks everything that unfolded in Headingley and then looks ahead to the rest of the series, which, NEWS FLASH, is still alive for both teams to claim. How good's Test cricket?

Enjoy our quick-fire, in-between-Tests edition, racing through the key issues. It's Phil Prior joined by foxsports.com.au cricket journos Jacob Kuriype and Jacob Polychronis. The issues are: -Steve Smith's concussion (2:00) -Australia's top order and 'overrated' left-right combinations (4:00) -Mistake playing Bancroft? (6:00) -How Headingley plays and who it favours? (8:00) -Patto back in? (9:00) -Archer's 'a different beast' (10:00) -What does England do with its batting lineup? (13:00) -Gut feel tips (16:00) -Early series thoughts (18:00)

What a way to kick off the Ashes campaign. One of the great Australian victories at Edgbaston, as we now look ahead to Lord's. Fox Cricket's Brendon Julian joins in studio to deconstruct Australia's win with foxsports.com.au's Jacob Kuriype and Phil Prior. The podcast looks into possible selection changes for the second Test, the greatness of Steve Smith and Nathon Lyon, the under-fire umpiring and more. Here's more detail on this episode: -Steve Smith is on another level... but just how high? (2:30) -What plan would BJ come up with to get Smith out? (7:00) -Jimmy Anderson's injury and the blame he's copped (9:00) -Joffra Archer the lock to come in for Jimmy? (12:00) -Nathon Lyon's standing in the game (16:00) -The Lord's slope explained (18:00) -Does Mitchell Starc come in? If so, who for? (19:00) -How about Australia's top order? Bancroft's technique (25:30) -What changes should England make? (29:00) -The 'out of form' umpiring and what the ICC should do (31:30)

Fox Cricket's Mike Hussey runs through some of his favourite Ashes memories, plus offers tips, predictions and insight into the upcoming series. Foxsports.com.au's Jacob Kuriype, Brenton Cherry and Phil Prior steer the ship from the studio, tackling all the burning questions heading into the first Test at Edgbaston, including: -Australia's best bowling attack... is Starc in it? -Who should be David Warner's opening partner? -The player Australia should slot into six -England's best lineup and whether Joe Root should be first drop -Just how thin is England's top order?

The Miracle of '99, presented by Fox Cricket, is a series that takes you inside the dressing room for Australia's miraculous run in the 1999 Cricket World Cup. Collectively, one almighty triumph. But it was in fact a long list of unlikely and incredible events that led to green and gold success in the UK. SEARCH & SUBSCRIBE to The Miracle of '99 on iTunes or go to foxsports.com.au/podcasts for the full episodes and related content.

Kerry O'Keefe talks cricket. What more needs to be said? Kerry gives his thoughts on Australia's ODI streak and their best lineup, heading into the May World Cup. Tom Morris joins the show as well, detailing a story he just broke on foxsports.com.au around the BBL looking to change the finals format. Host Phil Prior and cricket journalists Simon Brunsdon and Jacob Kuryipe are together in studio. *** Here are full details on the episode! *** KERRY O'KEEFE'S ODI & WC THOUGHTS The element of Finch concern we're not talking about (4:00) Khawaja is the platform (6:00) The importance of Zampa's WC campaign (9:00) Kerry's World Cup XI (13:00) SHIELD TALK Why the Sheffield Shield final was great cricket (14:30) The concerning lesson from the Shield final (15:00) Kerry's immense credit to Vic coach Andrew McDonald (16:30) MORE FOX SPORTS PODCASTS Tom Morris joins the show (17:30) Morris' Sheffied Shield wrap, including top performers (18:30) The reason behind Victoria's domestic dynasty (21:00) Why McDonald has been so successful in Victoria (23:00) Bowling great, or batting average in the Shield final? (24:30) BBL FINALS SHAKEUP Morris on breaking BBL news, around changing the finals format (26:00)

It was Australia's 'best ever Series win' according to Allan Border. Former Aussie captain and fellow great Ian Healy offer their post-Series thoughts, where Australia came from 0-2 down to beat India in the subcontinent. They spoke to journalist Jacob Polychronis. Usman Khawaja was simply outstanding. And Healy mentioned some of the team's other leading contributors. And all of the above has given the Selectors plenty to think about, two and a half months out from the World Cup. Oh, and Steve Smith and David Warner, both still recovering from elbow injuries, are technically eligible for selection at the back end of the upcoming Pakistan series. And we haven't even mentioned the Ashes and the Sheffield Shield. So, so, so much to unpack right now in cricket. Foxsports.com.au journalists Jacob Kuriype and Brenton Cherry give it a red hot crack, alongside host Phil Prior. In this order: -Some positivity around Aussie cricket again (1:00) -Has the form of others reduced Steve Smith and Dave Warner's lock' status for the World Cup? -Ian Healy's thoughts on the ODI Series win in India: 'Great signs' (7:00) -Allan Border: 'It's Australia's best ever Series win' (11:00) -What the selectors should do - the journo's thoughts (13:30) -Australia's main World Cup threats (18:30) -Previewing the upcoming Pakistan Series (21:30) -What has the recent Sheffield Shield taught us, building up to the Ashes? (25:30) MORE FOX SPORTS PODCASTS

Journalist Tom Morris sits down with Australian Women's coach Matthew Mott, who talks in-depth about his experience about coaching the Australian Women's team, from World Cup failure to glory. MORE FOX SPORTS PODCASTS IF YOU ENJOY THE SHOW, PLEASE RATE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE FOLLOW-ON PODCAST ON APPLE iTUNES! THANKS!

Mike Hussey is recharging the batteries after a huge first Fox Cricket summer. And as 'Huss' prepares to head over to India for the IPL (batting coach for the Chennai Super Kings), he joins The Follow-On to weigh in on the major talking points in Australian cricket right now, speaking with cricket journos Jacob Kuriype and Jacob Polychronis and host Phil Prior. And a few of them are big conundrums, too, including Glenn Maxwell unlocking his T20 form in the 50 over game, Aaron Finch's form struggle and the wealth of options available for Australia's Test top order. MORE FOX SPORTS PODCASTS Here's how the podcast unfolded, with time codes: How well Maxwell's seeing it (2:00) Mike Hussey chat begins (4:00) Confidence and consistency the key for Maxwell (5:30) Hussey's 'bugger it' solution for Aaron Finch (7:00) 'I'd hate to be a selector right now' - Hussey (8:30) Hussey's take on the Test opener conundrum right now (9:00) 'No doubt' Bancroft will be better after what he's gone through (10:00) The 'new' Cam Bancroft is the player Australia needs (11:00) What Australia can sort out in the ODI series with India (15:00) The degree of Finch's form struggle right now (16:30) Maxwell's best batting position in the ODI side (18:00) West Indies & England's record-breaking ODI (21:00) Sri Lanka's shock Test Series win over South Africa (23:00)

A crazy, crazy BBL finals series finishes with the Melbourne Renegades claiming the title. But they very nearly didn't get to Grand Final day and very nearly lost the decider. Contributors for foxsports.com.au Matt Balmer and Phil Prior recap BBL08's finals series, in particular Sunday's final, and assess how the tournament can progress for next summer. Here's the agenda: The Stars were 0-93... what in the world happened?! (1:00) Why Glenn Maxwell's wicket was the turning point (3:30) Pressure, collapse or freakish outcome? (4:30) Cricket being played at the Docklands... 'Marvel'-ous or mundane? (7:00) What the two Melbourne franchises did right to make the GF (8:00) Pros and cons of the BBL finals happening in mid-Feb (11:30) Is Hobart's loss the tipping point for altering the BBL finals format? (16:30)

We preview the BBL Semi-Finals, plus look back at the tournament, going through what made the most sense around the scheduling and tournament length debate. Foxsports.com.au cricket journalists Matt Balmer and Jacob Polychronis join host Phil Prior to talk all things Big Bash. Matt and 'Poly' nominate a 'star' and 'sinner' for each of the four eliminated franchises, as well as offer their thoughts on how the two Semis will play out. Here are more details on today's show: BBL season length and scheduling debate (1:30) Brisbane Heat's studs and duds (7:30) The 'potentially concerning' international recruiting trend (12:00) Sydney Thunder season review (14:30) What went wrong for the Adelaide Strikers? (19:00) Why the Scorchers were ice cold (22:00) Time to adjust this finals format? (27:00) Previewing both Semi-Finals (30:30)

We review the Sri Lanka series in the context of the Ashes. Foxsports.com.au contributors Brenton Cherry, Jacob Polychronis and Tom Morris talk Test, with an Allan Border cameo wedged into the middle, speaking to reporter Simon Brunsdon from Manuka Oval, following the conclusion of Australia's series sweep. And the Windies walloping England gets a run, too!

Former Sri Lankan cricketer, turned broadcaster Russel Arnold breaks down Australia's Test series with Sri Lanka, joining Fox Cricket's digital lead Jacob Kuriype, foxsports.com.au's content contributor Brenton Cherry and Fox Sports' podcast lead Phil Prior. Melbourne-based foxsports.com.au journo Matt Balmer also jumps on at the end to chat WBBL. Here's what's discussed: Why the Gabba win actually means something (1:30) Is Marnus Labuschagne #good at cricket? (3:30) How good was Travis Head's Gabba dig? (6:30) England's embarrassing loss (7:30) What means less, in the context of the Ashes, Australia's win or England's big loss in the West Indies? (8:30) Canberra Test preview and the players under the pump (9:30) Russel Arnold's thoughts on Sri Lanka cricket and what went wrong in Brisbane (15:00) The Manuka ROAD (24:30) Canberra Test final thoughts (26:30) WBBL Finals wrap with Batt Balmer (28:00)

The first Test against Sri Lanka at the Gabba is fastly approaching. Young gun Kurtis Patterson has been rushed in... but what do you know about the guy that crunched twin tons against the visitors in a recent Tour match? Well, his NSW coach Phil Jaques provides the lowdown, as a guest on today's episode. Join foxsports.com.au's contributors Tom Morris, Brenton Cherry and Jacob Kuriype, as they break down all the reasons we're looking forward to the upcoming two-match series (1:00). The guys also try and work out why the Test squad would be named so far in advance, only to see it change AFTER said Tour game (8:30). The boys also offer their starting Aussie 11s (12:00). Jacob then goes one-on-one with Phil in the middle of this edition (18:00-25:00), putting the magnifying glass over a red hot Patterson. And to finish, predictions for the Series overall (25:00).

Three grown men try to make sense of the selection 'logic' surrounding Matthew Wade and Glenn Maxwell!! Plus, the trio work out Cricket Australia's focus for the upcoming ODI Series against India (hint: World Cup). Join foxsports.com.au contributors Simon Brunsdon, Brenton Cherry and host Phil Prior, who talk Test selection, after CA announced the 13-man squad for the Sri Lanka series, and assess what it means for the Ashes and beyond. Will Pucovski, Matt Renshaw, Joe Burns and Marnus Labuschagne will battle for Test spots in a Tour match against SL in Hobart. That's also previewed. This episode of the Follow-On wraps up a HUGE week in cricket, despite not much action on the pitch actually happening.