Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to round up the week's biggest stories. They look ahead to talkSPORT 2's live and exclusive coverage of England's tour of Sri Lanka, and debate if Jofra Archer holds the key in whether England go far in the T20 World Cup. The Island's Cricket Writer Rex Clementine gives them the lowdown on Sri Lanka and their preparations for the series. They discuss Eoin Morgan's comments about franchise Cricket, and if it has actually saved the longest format of the game. Plus, they round up the week's biggest stories, and bring you The Final Word.

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss how England move forward after a 4-1 series defeat to Australia in the Ashes. They debate if the ECB need to make changes with the management staff, and hear from the England captain Ben Stokes. The former England all-rounder Liam Livingstone joins the show to reflect on being signed for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, winning the title last year with Royal Challengers Bangalore, and what the future holds after losing his ECB central contract. The Sussex Head Coach Paul Farbrace reacts to reports that the ECB are exploring banning Australian players from playing in the County Championship ahead of the 2027 Ashes, and ESPNCricinfo's Mohammad Isam discusses the ongoing saga between Bangladesh and India ahead of the T20 World Cup.

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the 5th Ashes Test between Australia and England, as Australia secure a 5-wicket win to seal a 4-1 series win. They hear from England Head Coach Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, and also debate how this team moves forward after another Ashes defeat down under. Plus, they get the thoughts of CODE Sports' Robert 'Crash' Craddock on where next for Australia, with big series in India and England to come in the next 2 years.

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 4 of the 5th Ashes Test in Sydney, with England closing on 302-8, a lead of 119 runs. They discuss Jacob Bethell's maiden Test century and debate what he can go on to achieve after reaching three figures in first-class Cricket for the very first time. Plus, they hear from him, and discuss if we are expecting too much from Harry Brook after another start for the England batter.

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Sam Ellard is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 3 of the 5th Ashes Test in Sydney, with Australia closing on 518-7, a lead of 134 runs. They discuss another disappointing performance by England's bowlers, why they are struggling to be effective on these surfaces, and they hear from the England all-rounder Jacob Bethell. Plus, they discuss if Travis Head is the best batter in the world right now, and reflect on yet another Ashes century for Australia captain Steve Smith.

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day Two of the 5th Ashes Test between Australia and England in Sydney, with Australia closing on 166-2, trailing by 218 runs. They discuss another Test century for Joe Root as his 41st Test ton helped England to a competitive total, and they debate if he can carry on until the next away Ashes in 2029/30. They also reflect on Jamie Smith's dismissal and what that means for his place in the side, and they discuss why England's bowlers have been so ineffective on this tour.

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day One of the 5th Ashes Test in Sydney, with England closing on 211-3 after a rain-affected first day at the SCG. They discuss England's position in the Test Match, where Zak Crawley has done enough in this series to stay as England's opener going forwards, and they debate if Brendon McCullum should look to bring in coaches from the outside as he looks to rebuild after this series defeat.

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 4-wicket victory in the 4th Ashes Test in Melbourne. They discuss what next for the Stokes-McCullum regime after securing England's first Test win in Australia in 15 years. They debate if wholesale changes should be made after this tour, or if the current regime just needs refinement instead. CODE Sports' Ben Horne discusses the financial impact for Cricket Australia after the second two-day Test in the series, and discusses some of the selection headaches for Australia ahead of the final Test. Plus the former Glamorgan batter & coach Matt Maynard pays tribute to the former Glamorgan batter & ECB Chief Executive Hugh Morris, who passed away this week. And they'll round up the week's other big stories, and bring you The Final Word.

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the fourth Test between Australia and England at the MCG, as England end their 15-year wait for an away Ashes victory, with a 4-wicket win inside two days at Melbourne. They discuss whether the pitch was good enough to host Test Match Cricket, reflect on what a win will do for this England side, and they hear from the England captain Ben Stokes.

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test between Australia and England in Melbourne, with Australia closing on 4-0, a lead of 46 runs. They react to an entertaining's day Cricket at a record crowd at the MCG, as England are dismissed for just 110 after earlier bowling Australia out for 152. They hear from England bowler Josh Tongue after his five-wicket haul, plus they get the thoughts of The Athletics' Cricket Writer Cameron Ponsonby.

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