The Liam Before Wicket Cricket Podcast

England are 2–0 up. Pakistan haven’t reached 200 in an innings. And now they’ve released SEVEN players from their squad.

Ahead of the third and final Test at Edgbaston, I look at the extraordinary changes taking place in Pakistan cricket and whether a dramatically different side can finally challenge England.

Has club cricket changed?

The recent Saltburn “Clickgate” scandal sparked one of the biggest debates in amateur cricket, but I think the issue goes much deeper.

In this episode, I discuss whether club cricket is losing the etiquette that has always made the game special, from walking after edging it to respecting umpires, helping your club and remembering why we all started playing in the first place.

This week we discuss one of the most remarkable performances in club cricket history, after a bowler took all 10 wickets in a single spell.

We also discuss Kumar Sangakkara's stunning 168 in English club cricket, famous former professionals still playing recreational cricket and the latest talking points from around the English game.

New episodes every week covering England cricket, county cricket, club cricket and Test cricket.

England begin the series against New Zealand with a victory, but the biggest talking point may not be the result itself.

In this episode, Liam discusses Ollie Robinson's return to the England side and the extraordinary over that helped swing the match, reflects on Emilio Gay's England debut, and gives his verdict on the controversial Lord's pitch that has split opinion among fans and pundits.

All that and more in this week's England Cricket discussion.

Zak Crawley has officially been dropped by England, bringing an end to one of the most divisive careers of the Bazball era.

In this episode, I look back on the full Zak Crawley England journey, from the 267 vs Pakistan, the INCREDIBLE Old Trafford Ashes hundred, to the inconsistency that ultimately cost him his place.

And we look at a GENIUS club cricket mural.

England have appointed a new selector in Marcus North, but which county players should already be on his radar?

PLUS County Championship round-up, Incredible stories from club cricket and the Cricket Cabbage of the Week!

In this week’s cricket podcast, I break down Emilio Gay’s outstanding start to the County Championship season and ask whether England may have found a new Test opener.

Also in this episode:County Championship round-up, the return of club cricket in England and the best cricket nicknames from listeners.

Lancashire have decided to put their County Championship live streams behind a paywall, sparking debate and concern among cricket fans.

In this episode, we discuss whether county cricket streams should be free or paid and what this decision means for fans and the future of the game.

Also we look at the ECB potentially relaxing England eligibility rules and this week's County Championship games.

Is putting county cricket behind a paywall the right move?

The County Championship is back and already raising big questions for England selection.

In this episode, I discuss whether James Rew is READY for England and how he gets into the side. PLUS I look at the new player replacement rule in the County Championship and why it may not be working

Previewing the 2026 County Championship ahead of its return.

In this episode, I cover:

• My pick to WIN the County Championship
• Relegation from Division One
• Top run scorers & leading wicket takers
• Young players to watch this season

If you’re a fan of county cricket, this is everything you need ahead of the new season.