Blackcaps star Ish Sodhi joins Vish and Will to talk about being one of the best leggies in the world, growing up in New Zealand, getting his hair cut next to Anil Kumble and TED talks.

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Episode 16: There's this guy called Wayne Madsen

Vish & Will are joined by two Australians – and fellow freelancers – Adam Collins and Sam Perry to preview the 2017-18 Ashes, David Warner finding hatred, where the series will be lost & #BeatenGland

Episode 15: A reveller, not a fighter

Vish and Will caught up with Kent’s all-action captain Sam Northeast. They chat about his own career, taking the reins at the county at such a young age, the ageless freak that is Darren Stevens and, err, missed flights. Enjoy x

Episode 14: It can be like a break up

Vish and Will sit down with Surrey and England's Gareth Batty. They talk about his long career in the game, spin bowling and how English cricket may be on the verge of an Australia-style pay dispute. Enjoy x

Episode 13: There might be something else out there

Vish and Will return after a rather accidental absence and are joined by the Worcestershire seamer Jack Shantry. They discuss his unusual action, the state of the game and whether he's a 'thick intellectual'. Enjoy x

Episode 12: I don't bowl off the wrong foot

For their final show of 2016, Vish and Will are joined by Surrey batsman Arun Harinath, and Felix White, guitarist in The Maccabees, cricket nut, Surrey member and all-round top man. They discuss England’s travails, in India, whether Alastair Cook should remain Test captain, Secret Santa and what 2017 may bring.

Episode 11: Sangakkara's contact lenses

England captain Heather Knight joins Vish and Will to discuss next year's Women's World Cup, how she got into cricket and becoming England captain. Enjoy x

Episode 10: Oh God, please pick me

Middlesex & England Lions spinner Ollie Rayner joins Vish and Will to discuss his career, the state of spin bowling in this country and more pressing matter of how Middlesex celebrated their first title in 23 years. He’s an entertaining man - we hope you enjoy (Apologies if the audio gets a bit rustly at the end: Middlesex quick James Fuller was in the room, literally preparing to take an exam)

Episode 9: Rego 10 before the new pill

Vish and Will are joined by cricketer, journalist and broadcaster Mark Nicholas. They chat about his upbringing, the players he mimicked, being the soundtrack to one of the greatest Ashes series and his short-lived time as a caddy. His new book, "A Beautiful Game", is out on October 6th. Enjoy x

Episode 8: Where you going, cad?

This week Vish and Will are joined by Test Match Special's newest Test cap - and their silliest guest yet - Dan Norcross. On the agenda are Dan's unorthodox route into cricket commentary and this weekend's double domestic T20 humdinger: Saturday's NatWest T20 Blast action and Sunday's inaugural KSL final. Enjoy x

Episode 7: An endless list

This week Will and Vish are joined by the New Zealand all-rounder and all round good egg Jimmy Neesham or, as Twitter calls him, the 140-character Don. They chat about Jimmy's outstanding start to his Test career, the disappointment of missing out on last year's World Cup, sportspeople on social media, whether Brendon McCullum is really all that and what Neesham would do to improve cricket. He's a very funny boy. Enjoy x

Episode 6: It's all an elaborate ruse

You’ve likely made up your mind about Jade Dernbach. You’ll remember the tats, spats and grim headline-grabbing stats. But in recent times, Surrey have undergone an impressively spirited renaissance and, according to those in the know, Dernbach has been a crucial part of that behind the scenes. Vish and Will sat down with him for a 20-minute chat that turned into 50 minutes of bowling at the death, online trolls, the best times of his life and everything in between. We enjoyed it, and hope you do too.

Episode 5: It shouldn't upset you guys, trust me

Joining Vish and Will this week are Middlesex women’s captain, journalist and commentator Isabelle Westbury and ESPNcricinfo’s Sri Lanka correspondent Andrew Fidel Fernando. Izzy discusses the England Women's state of flux, the upcoming Kia Super League and the importance of social media in the promotion of the game. Fidel talks about Sri Lanka's tour so far, SLC administration and the fascinating backstory of Dinesh Chandimal. Oh and squash.

Episode 4: Traditional English squash court

Vish and Will are joined by All Out Cricket web editor Henry Cowen to talk the state of women's cricket and the upcoming men's Test series. They also speak to Middlesex batsman Nick Gubbins on the T20 Blast, the county grind and how he became DJ Gubbo.

Episode 3: Don't burn your beans

Vish and Will are joined by Australian journalist and broadcaster Adam Collins to talk flat pitches, Tom Westley, the ECB’s highlights policy, day-night Tests and your tweets. Enjoy x

Episode 2: Happy birthday, if you're listening

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