The Cricketers Network

By The Cricketers Network

The Cricketers’ Network is a brand-new weekly video-podcast that celebrates Kiwi cricketer’s and connects them with fans from all around the world. With an increasing number of players, coaches,... more

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How many episodes does The Cricketers Network have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

The Cricketers Network episodes:

January 16, 2026 Black Clash Special with Hamish Marshall, Lou Vincent, Grant Elliott and Nathan McCullum
The 8th Annual Black Clash is a highlight of the New Zealand television year with the highly viewed fight between Team Rugby and Team Cricket being beamed into over a million homes at prime time. Ben catches up with 4 key members of Team Cricket on the beautiful Tauranga harbour.

This is a don't miss episode so make sure you check it out!

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43min
January 07, 2026 "Backyard battles and the Little Master” with Suzie Bates, Will Somerville and Ben Horne
The first Cricketers’ Network episode of 2026 has arrived.

It’s peak New Zealand cricket season so we are back with the superb panel of Suzie Bates, Will Somerville and Ben Horne going through the latest Super Smash Action, The Ashes and wondering exactly how hard you’re allowed to go at family Christmas backyard cricket.

It’s a doozy… don’t miss it!

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59min
December 19, 2025 Auctions and Christmas dinner with Amelia Kerr and 7 Days of Ashes Cricket with Andy Zaltzman
Our final episode before a Christmas break sees Ben talk to the Premiere All-Rounder in the women’s game, Amelia Kerr from…her car. Then, at the halfway point of the Ashes, we catch up with the Chief Statsman from the BBC’s Test Match Special and ask “How’s it all going?”

It's a don't miss episode make sure you listen and subscribe.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday's to all.
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43min
December 11, 2025 Epic draws, the "B word" and Terry from Invercargill with Nathan McCullum and Kyle Mills
Ben talks with Blackcaps alumni Nathan McCullum and Kyle Mills about the Windies courageous draw in the first test, what really is "Baz-ball" and we answer your real, genuine listener questions!

It's a humdinger of an episode - we hope you enjoy.

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1h 7min
December 03, 2025 The Fansode with Dai Henwood and Sharyn Casey
We mix things up a little bit this week as Ben is joined by two other cricket fans, Comedian Dai Henwood and broadcaster/podcaster Sharyn Casey.The co-hosts of New Zealand’s version of Dancing with the Stars talk their favourite Kiwi cricketers, the best moments in the history of NZ cricket and why Chris Harris is such a good dancer.

It’s cricket, comedy, nostalgia, and pure love for the game — all wrapped up in one very fun episode.
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39min
November 27, 2025 RANKINGS, GOLF and NZ20 with Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner
It doesn't get much bigger than the number 1 ranked ODI batsman and the Black Caps white ball captain all on one show. Darryl and Mitch discuss the biggest story in NZ cricket; the merits of a franchise T20 league in New Zealand along with what is making the ODI team so successful right now.

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32min
November 19, 2025 Ashes Preview with Andy Zaltzman and ‘The Comeback Kid’ with Blair Tickner
On the eve of one of the most anticipated Ashes series in recent memory, Ben talks to lead BBC cricket statistician, Andy Zaltzman just hours before he flies to Perth for the first test to determine England’s statistical chances of taking the urn. Also, Ben chats to Blair Tickner who thought he was in the international cricket wilderness but is back in black and thriving all while surviving two incredibly tumultuous years in his personal life.
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51min
November 12, 2025 Mitch Santner’s batting, Sophie Devine’s trash talk and Sydney Grade Cricket with Will Somerville and Maddy Green
Former Black Cap Will Somerville and current White Fern Maddy Green join Ben at the Eden Park studio to talk over all the week’s cricket happenings including Maddy’s recent trip to the World Cup and how Will has convinced people his skills as a cricketer transfer to his new gig as an investment manager.

Plenty of laughs, sharp insights, and good yarns in this one.

It’s cricket, comedy, and career chat, the way only The Cricketers’ Network can do it.
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54min
November 05, 2025 World Cups, Tourism and Burning Reviews with Suzie Bates and Jimmy Neesham
Recently returned home, New Zealand’s most-capped women’s player, Suzie Bates, tries not to rake over the coals of the recently completed World Cup in India and Sri Lanka — but ends up doing it anyway. Jimmy Neesham drops in again, before golf, to give us his thoughts on Kane Williamson’s retirement from T20Is ahead of the series against the West Indies.
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39min
October 30, 2025 Deep Extra Cover with Ross Taylor
A slight change up in style here on The Cricketers Network as we go on a deep dive into one career in particular. New Zealand’s most capped cricketer ever and an absolute titan of the game, Ross Taylor. Rosco goes in depth on his love of wine, how he almost missed the call for his debut and how he feels about those two World Cup finals now.
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56min

FAQs about The Cricketers Network:

How many episodes does The Cricketers Network have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.