One of Australia’s finest ever leg-spinners, Alana King, joins Kate Cross & Alex Hartley following her lengthy stint in the UK with Lancashire Thunder and Trent Rockets in The Hundred.They discuss Alana’s heroes growing up, including Shane Warne & Kristen Beams, as well as choosing between tennis and cricket at a younger age and why she ended up in the back of a police car on the M6 on the way to a match for Lancashire.

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross discuss Crossy's omission from England's World Cup squad for the tournament in India & Sri Lanka next month. Crossy talks about the tough call from head coach Charlotte Edwards, as well as how she's coming to terms with the decision and how she's processed it whilst being in the middle of The Hundred with the Northern Superchargers.

Manchester Originals and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker is set for an England debut after being called up for the squads to face South Africa and Ireland in September by head coach Brendon McCullum. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Baker discusses learning from Sir Jimmy Anderson at the Originals, his notebook full of analysis of batters he has bowled at, being a “fast-bowling nerd”, and why he’s such a big fan of bone broth.

Steven Finn speaks to former England white-ball captain Jos Buttler, who reflects on his time in charge of the national side.Buttler discusses the highs of winning the T20 World Cup in 2022, as well as the lows of the ODI World Cup 12 months later, and his departure after this year's Champions Trophy.Buttler also talks about feeling "unfulfilled" in his Test career, and his hopes for the rest of his cricketing career.

Henry Moeran is alongside Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn and former England batter Michael Carberry to discuss the decision to make 22-year-old Jacob Bethell captain for England's T20 series in Ireland in September. Bethell gives his reaction to receiving the call from Brendon McCullum. Plus, Sonny Baker speaks to the BBC's Matt Henry about getting his first England T20 call-up for both series against South Africa and Ireland. Steven Finn tells Henry what it's like entering the side as a young fast bowler.

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross are joined by legendary Australia allrounder Ellyse Perry. She discusses getting up-to-speed as captain of Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred, as well as her journey into cricket - which included the decision to stop playing football for Australia’s women's team. Plus, did she get sent a bill for breaking a car window during a WPL game?

Actor Rory Kinnear joins Jonathan Agnew to give his View from the Boundary at The Oval. They discuss how living close to The Oval has fuelled Rory's love of cricket, why Robin Smith was his favourite cricketer growing up, and the parallels between acting and cricket.

Mark Chapman, Sir Alastair Cook and Southern Brave’s Tymal Mills react to a blistering opening week of The Hundred. Grace Harris and London’s Spirit’s strong start and some of the top performers in the men's competition. We also hear from Chris Woakes following his shoulder injury and one-armed batting stand against India, discuss men's Ashes preparation and England's potential bowling attack.

Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, and Test Match Special statistician Andy Zaltzman to discuss who plays for England in the first Ashes Test down under in Perth. Does the top seven pick itself, which bowlers are picked, and which players currently not in England squad could make a late charge for selection?

Kate Cross & Alex Hartley convene in a hotel room the morning after Kate’s winning start in The Hundred with the Northern Superchargers. Should there be substitutes in cricket, what would Alex call a pub if she opened one, and what loud bang what Crossy up in the middle of the night?How to get in touch: Email - noballspodcast@bbc.co.uk Text - 81111 WhatsApp - 0330 123 1826 Start your message with 'NOBALLS'