A busy show with live cricket going on at Old Trafford, where England are playing India in the 3rd Test. Also a full programme of County Championship games going on – there are updates on all the matches in progress. News from the Vitality Blast as the group stages end and the eight names who have qualified for the knockout stages….in September! Chris Silverwood reflects on a disappointing campaign for Essex.

There was a rain-affected round of games last Saturday in the Essex Premier League, but Chelmsford did manage to get a game on against Brentwood. Table and fixtures updates too.

County Championship is back as the latest round of games enter Day 3, with plenty of players coming and going around the counties. Plus news of England’s fixtures that have been announced for the 2026 season.

Music this week:

Skunk Anansie – “Hedonism”

Black Sabbath – “Iron Man”

Basement Jaxx – “Good Luck”

Show first broadcast Thursday, 24th. July 2025 on Phoenix FM.