Henry Moeran presents reaction as Rob Key, England's Director of Cricket, takes the blame for England's dismal World Cup campaign. Hear the full interview with Jonathan Agnew. Plus, Alex Hartley and Daniel Norcross analyse the England squad announcement for the white ball tour of the West Indies. Also, Henry & Alex are joined by Prakash Wakankar for reaction as India maintain their 100% win record with a 160 run win over Netherlands in the final game of this World Cup's group stage. Hear the thoughts India captain Rohit Sharma as his side turn their eyes to a semi-final match against New Zealand.

World Cup Daily: Rob Key takes blame for England woes & India make it 9 from 9

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Kate and Alex are joined by Kathryn and Sarah Bryce in this week’s pod. The pair reveal all about Scotland’s World Cup qualification, including the celebrations after their decisive victory over Ireland. Alex reports back on her new job and Kate tells us about the podcast’s youngest listener.

Kate is an Aunty and the Bryce sisters join the pod

Nikesh Rughani, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Steven Finn bring you all the latest from the Indian Premier League as Rajasthan Royals secure a play-off spot following Delhi Capitals' victory over Lucknow Super Giants.  They look at whether Royal Challengers Bengaluru can snatch a play-off spot after recovering from an awful start to the tournament. And the panel look at who'll be most affected by the departure of England's players.

The IPL - Rajasthan advance as RCB set up Chennai showdown

Managing Director of England Men’s Cricket Rob Key tells Kevin Howells exactly how he, along with Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, discussed with Jimmy Anderson the decision for the bowler to retire whilst also talking about the impact Anderson has had throughout his England career and the opportunity it presents for someone to “step up” from county cricket. Key also gives updates on Ben Stokes & Jofra Archer. Also, Key tells Kevin that it’s “quality not quantity” when it to comes to calls for shortening the domestic schedule. Key had a seventeen-year career in county cricket and wants the best conditions for cricketers to develop and be better placed for making the jump from the County Championship to international level. Plus, his take on the County Championship’s reaction to the use of the Kookaburra ball.

County Cricket: Rob Key - ‘Anderson the greatest bowler England’s ever had’

Alex recounts a chaotic trip to the capital in the latest episode of No Balls, while Kate has some fascinating insight on playing in two close encounters for Thunder in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. And we've plenty of listener messages and emails.

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Alex in London and Kate's close encounters

12 months after that dramatic Ashes summer, Australian spin bowler Nathan Lyon is back in the UK with Lancashire in the County Championship. He spoke to BBC Sport’s Stephan Shemilt about experiencing life in the North West, having to leave the 2023 Ashes early through injury, and how he has changed as a person throughout his career. And he offers an intriguing prediction as to how last summer's Ashes would have gone if he'd played all five matches.

World Cup Daily: Rob Key takes blame for England woes & India make it 9 from 9

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