As Alec Stewart returns full time to Surrey, the Director of Cricket sits down with Ath for a special episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

We talk England and the Ashes defeat, the start of the County Championship, Jude Bellingham's involvement in cricket and the future of the game.

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Ath and Nas are joined by England batter Jacob Bethell on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

They chat about Jacob's experiences in the IPL, about his upbringing in Barbados and he also tells us about his aspirations to play multi-format cricket for England.

Plus, Nas and Ath chat about the opening weeks of the County Championship and whether the rules about substitutes need tweaking.

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Nas and Ath answer YOUR questions on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

They give their thoughts on the what they've seen in the opening days of the County Championship season and consider how England should approach selection as we head towards the international summer of cricket.

Plus, they look ahead to this year's Women's T20 World Cup and pick out their favourites to lift the trophy.

Thanks to all our listeners and viewers who sent in questions on social media!

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Sussex all-rounder James Coles joins Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton to discuss his impressive white ball winter, Sussex's preparations for the County Championship season after the points deduction, his Test aspirations and that £390,000 Hundred draft fee! Plus, Nasser and Michael round-up the rest of the cricket news from around the world!

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Nasser and Athers are joined by the managing director of England men's cricket, Rob Key on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

They discuss the ECB's review which has taken place after the Ashes and the T20 World Cup, including the learnings and mistakes which have been highlighted.

Key also discusses his future and those of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as well as how he wants to improve the connection between the national side and county cricket.

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Ian Ward is joined by Nasser Hussain, Eoin Morgan, Tash Farrant and Ravi Bopara to summarise a historic few days of Hundred Auctions.

They discuss the big money signings of James Coles, Jordan Cox and Dani Gibson and they talk through the signing of Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds.

Plus, hear from Tom Curran and Tilly Corteen-Coleman!

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Nas and Ath are with Ian Ward on the outfield of the Narendra Modi Stadium immediately after India retained the T20 World Cup on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

They react to the 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final and discuss how India have positioned themselves as the world's best white-ball team.

Plus, they look back on the tournament as a whole and analyse the performances of some of the other sides including South Africa and England.

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Ath and Nas are joined by Dinesh Karthik on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to preview the two semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

As well as looking ahead to South Africa vs New Zealand and India vs England, they also discuss how the tournament has gone as a whole and some of the trends that have emerged on the field.

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