November 17, 2025

South Africa stun India and how much does Josh Hazlewood’s injury change things?

1 hour 44 minutes

It's Ashes week! Butch, Jo, Phil and Yas discuss South Africa's thrilling victory against India, the news that Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the first Test, England's warm-up game, their possible XI for Perth and more.

0:00 Timothy Taylor's / 0:35 Intro / 1:24 India vs South Africa / 15:06 Mark Butcher / 39:58 Lord's ballot / 40:43 Josh Hazlewood / 45:55 Brendan Doggett / 51:29 FREE WCM Ashes special / 52:56 Patreon / 53:50 Nightwatchman Quiz / 54:58 Important listener update / 57:28 England / 1:10:01 Predictions / 1:23:36 Cricket 26 / 1:38:45 Outro

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🎫 LORD'S BALLOT

If you want a chance to be at the Home of Cricket next summer, it couldn't be simpler. No card details required – just pick the days and tickets you want, and you’re in the ballot. Enter now: https://bit.ly/WisdenLordsBallot

🎮 CRICKET 26

Cricket 26 is available to pre-order now. Step up and make it your moment: https://www.bigant.com/cricket-26-uk-retailers

🏏 FREE WCM ASHES SPECIAL

Read a FREE 140-page Ashes special digital edition of Wisden Cricket Monthly now. Featuring some of our new content and best bits on the greatest series of all time, it's the perfect accompaniment to the upcoming series. There's also the chance to win a bat worth £600... http://bit.ly/4qWXEm6

🎙️ NIGHTWATCHMAN QUIZ

Get involved with the next Nightwatchman quiz, as well as an Ashes panel featuring Phil and Jo: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ashes-panel-nightwatchman-quiz-and-special-offers-on-books-and-magazines-tickets-1780186027329

👀 PATREON

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