Nikesh Rughani is alongside Carlos Brathwaite for reaction to South Africa's 5 wicket win over Afghanistan. Player-of-the-match Rassie van der Dussen gives his thoughts on the game, as does South Africa bowler Gerald Coetzee & Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi. Plus, Simon Mann speaks to Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott to reflect on his side's most successful Men's Cricket World Cup ever. Jonathan Agnew talks to England batter Dawid Malan ahead of England's last match in this World Cup campaign against Pakistan, a game which Malan admits could be his last for England. Also, Simon speaks to Nikesh about the news of Sri Lanka Cricket being suspended by the ICC - at a time where the ICC are having to defend their stance on Afghanistan, with the nation disbanding their Women's side. Hear the ICC's Chief Executive, Geoff Allardice, talk on the matter.

World Cup Daily: Van der Dussen leads South Africa to victory

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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: Van der Dussen leads South Africa to victory

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