In a very special episode Nikki Chaudhuri and Melissa Story speak to Afghan women’s cricketers Firooza Amiri, Nahida Sapan, and Benafsha Hashimi. They share their cricketing stories from Afghanistan to Australia, how they discovered their love of cricket and what it’s been like adjusting to their new lives down under. We also hear about what action they would like to see from the ICC and how the global cricket community can help them live their dreams. From Firooza cover driving like Virat Kohli, Benafsha loving to face bouncers, and Nahida’s heartfelt message of hope to women and girls in Afg ..read more

Nikki Chaudhuri is joined by Simon Hughes for a post mortem on England's disastrous Ashes campaign which ended with a humbling innings defeat and a 16-0 overall score. The Australians once again exposed the chasm in ability between the two teams, with some brilliant bowling on the third day, led by the superb leg spinner Alana King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

Nikki and Melissa ask the question: ‘Was this England’s most disappointing performance yet?’. With many dropped catches, a superb knock from Sutherland, and a Mooney century to look forward to, the girls discuss how England move on from this series in the new Tier era and create more competition for spaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

Melissa and Nikki discuss Day 1 of the Women’s Ashes (pink ball) Test at the MCG. Alana King worked her magic in front of the Shane Warne stand while England had some tame dismissals as they collapsed to 170 all out. The girls talk Test match techniques, the swinging ball, and the dynamic youth in the Australian line-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

Melissa, Nikki and Luke confront another disappointing England performance and marvel at the skill of Beth Mooney. In addition, they dissect England Coach, Jon Lewis’ bewildering comments on Australia’s advantageous climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

Melissa Story, Nikki Chaudhuri and Luke Wolstenholme mull over England's 5th successive defeat in the women's Ashes, though Australia were on this occasion saved by the Tasmanian weather. They also discuss the mini-storm stirred up by the adverse comments on some England players' fitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

Nikki, Melissa and Luke dive deep on the first t20 between Australia and England. Australia retain the Ashes as England continue to struggle against spin. Just how fearless can you be, before you start looking at changes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) dissect the ECB's latest plans to expand the professional women's game with 00 Child Podcast host Polly Starkie and the Independent's sports writer, Sonia Twigg, who makes her second appearance on the pod. Whether the new announcement will grow or harm women's cricket is down to natural selection but the panel left no stone unturned with a critical and passionate debate on how to develop the domestic game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

Nikki and Melissa review the 2nd WAshes ODI where England bowled out Australia for 180, but fell short in their run chase by 21 runs despite the batting efforts of Amy Jones. It was a day for the spinners with Alana King taking taking 4-25 and England’s Ecclestone and Capsey taking 7 of the Australian wickets. Stay tuned for more WAshes Dailies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

Nikki and Melissa review the first Women’s Ashes ODI which saw Alyssa Healy and Ash Gardner guide the home side to a 4 wicket win and pick up the first points of this Ashes series. Meanwhile, Heather Knight’s England need to bounce back in Melbourne and rectify some fielding errors and address batting depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more