Tailenders

Tailenders listeners, we'd like to introduce you to the new series of Sport’s Strangest Crimes called 'Hansie Cronje: Fall From Grace.' As big Cricket fans, we want to give you the chance to listen to Episode 1 right here, right now and if you like it, search 'Sport’s Strangest Crimes' on BBC Sounds where you can listen to the rest of the series. In the mid-90s, Hansie Cronje was South Africa’s golden boy, the God-fearing captain backed by Nelson Mandela and worshipped by a nation. More than just a cricketer, he was a symbol of hope. But were the cracks there all along? In the first episode of Sport’s Strangest Crimes - Hansie Cronje: Fall From Grace, former England cricketer, Mark Butcher revisits the rise of a man who seemed too good to be true and maybe was. Teammates, journalists and friends paint a picture of a leader everyone trusted… until they didn’t. Because before you fall from grace, you’ve got to be on a pedestal.

Live(ish) from The Richie Benaud commentary box at The Foster's Oval, an emergency podcast after one of the greatest Test matches ever which nearly cost Greg his marriage, left Felix explaining cricket to Baseball players and ruined a game of ‘Call of Duty’ for Jimmy.

Breaking News: The tables have been turned as Jimmy has a quiz for Mattchin and the rest of the Tailenders featuring England fast bowler Mark Wood. Plus a full review of the Men's 4th Test between England and India, Issy has been having a Blast in The Blast, what makes Ben Stokes so good, Joe Root and whale music and more listener suggestions for the ‘Professional Cricketing Bucket List’.

Welcome to a brand new Cricket Podcast ’The Anderson Tendulkar Trophy Podcast presented by Jimmy Anderson and Mattchin Tendulkar’ (Thank you for having me on the… etc etc), where Mattchin takes a deep dive into the psyche of Jimmy Anderson. Plus, Issy Wong is back with all the news from the England Women’s camp, 'Mundane things we’d like to do if we were Professional Cricketers' (working title), Felix tries to explain cricket nuances to Americans, a scorebook update and your ‘Go Wells’.

The Tailenders assemble to review an amazing 3rd Men's Test at Lord's between England and India. Plus, how Jimmy inspired Joe Root’s century, Roger Federer, lots of homework for the Tailenders listeners, an unusual question from Mattchin, moving day, slow over rates, dining with Allan Lamb and what should Jimmy do with the bat he scored his highest ever Test score with?

A full review of the 2nd Men's Test between England and India as the visitors square the series 1-1. Plus, should England play Jofra Archer in the 3rd Test? Jimmy's travel woes, The County Grind and having a blast in the Blast. Plus we’re live (ish) from The Crucible Theatre with snooker, GCS and a special Yorkshire edition of ‘Meet or No Meet'.

1981, 2019 and now 2025 - Headingley delivers another classic Test Match. Plus, ‘How do you bowl at Rishabh Pant?’, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Felix takes a ‘temperature check’ on Test Cricket in Europe, Jimmy the Captain, Kookaburra balls and Jofra is back! We’re also joined by journalist and author Dean Wilson to look back on the life of the late, great David ’Syd’ Lawrence.

The Tailenders are back and we’re joined by the one and only Kagiso Rabada. The legendary bowler, who helped South Africa claim the World Test Championship at Lord's at the weekend, gives us the inside story as to how they beat the Aussies, what the celebrations were iike, how he sat in ‘Jimmy’s place’ and what inspired him to get into cricket, plus he makes Jimmy feel 'a hundred years old’. Also Mattchin returns with a brand new quiz format ’The Wheel of Catch-Up’, Jimmy talks Knighthoods and Wickets and there’s the small matter of the Mens Test series between England and India.

An update from G-Force on a lovely day at Lord’s and some exclusive BBC Sounds content.

The Hundred Draft, breaking news from Greg and Fe, some homework for Jimmy and Mark Wood news. Plus new laws, another trip to The Tat Modern, Jack Russell Stories, Thunderbirds and a surprise appearance from a former England captain.

A preview of the most pointless thing we’ve ever ignored, Mattchin’s Greatest Ever Quiz, Jimmy has a special present for Greg and we don our monocles and top hats as we head once again to ’The Tat Modern’. Plus what next for England’s ODI side, The Hundred draft and Indie News.

The Tailenders are joined by Roushan Alam from ‘The Bangla Cricket Podcast' to get all the reaction to England going out of the tournament we’d all forgotten about. Plus we sent Jimmy out as our roving reporter to find out about ‘life on tour’, Dry Cleaning with Mahmudullah and trapping India on a plane.

Everything you need to know about the Champions Trophy, plus all the news from the England camp, training regimes, winding up Aussies and more exhibits for the ’Tat Modern’.

A special episode as we’re joined by Tailenders Rob, Charlie and Rob who decided to row the Atlantic for a laugh… and charity. Tales of capsizing, sea sickness, bum sores, Mattchin-like hallucinations, weight loss, marlin strikes, arguments and listening to the Tailenders back catalogue. Plus more ’Tat Modern’ and the welcome return of ‘General Cricketing Sadness’.

England bowler and World Cup winner Chris Jordan is our special guest. Plus, Mattchin has another round of Cricket Golf, more entries for the ’'Tat Modern’ and plans are developing for #tailendersoftheworlduniteandtakeover Lord's in April.

The Award Winning Elly Oldroyd is our special guest, plus Mattchin delivers his ‘best quiz ever’ (his words), a review of the latest Mens white ball match against India, Horse Cricketers and Felix has a special delivery for the ’Tat Modern’.

The eBay £15 Challenge, Coldplay, Women’s Ashes, the perils of punditry, German cricket, Mattchin’s batting technique and cricket on horseback.

Jimmy has an exclusive announcement about his future, something that surprisingly hasn’t already been told to any other podcast. Plus he gives us the lowdown on his current work with England’s fast bowling trio of Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and Mark Wood in Abu Dhabi.

Why is Jasprit Bumrah so good, what next for Virat Kohli and how did Sam Konstas shake up Australian cricket? Plus Jon Beavis, the drummer from Idles, joins us to discuss the joy of attending the Boxing Day Test at the MCG and Issy Wong is here to preview the Women’s Ashes. And there’s a new Tailenders challenge for 2025.

‘Who’s coming round for Xmas and what are they talking about?' Find out with Mattchin’s Tendulkar’s brand new end of year quiz. Plus a look back at some of our ‘best bits’ from 2024 including Sir Michael Palin, Tim Key and Jimmy reflecting on his amazing career.