Are auctions ‘vulgar’? How they really work, and England’s biggest challenges this summer
2026 · Cricket · Cricket
Are auctions ‘vulgar’? How they really work, and England’s biggest challenges this summer
Are auctions ‘vulgar’? How they really work, and England’s biggest challenges this summer
2026
73m
Cricket
Yas, Phil and The Telegraph's Will Macpherson discuss the biggest stories from The Hundred auction, with input from London Spirit analyst from Freddie Wilde about what it's really like to be involved. Also on the show, an early look ahead to the Test summer, a bizarre run out involving Salman Ali Agha and more. 0:00 Intro 0:43 The Hundred auction 10:49 James Coles 15:00 Scott Currie 17:40 Abrar Ahmed 27:45 London Spirit's Freddie Wilde talks auction strategy 47:02 Purchase WCM, WIN a bat! 47:48 ECB's ban on players at media days 51:51 An early look ahead to the Test summer 1:05:00 Bangladesh vs Pakistan controversial run out 1:13:08 Outro 📒 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY OFFERS Digital for £13.99: https://pocketmags.com/offer/trinorth... Print for £39.99: https://forwardpress.imbmsubscription... 👀 PATREON For bonus podcasts and daily episodes after every England game, sign up to our Patreon! / wisdencricket 👉 SUBSCRIBE: / @wisdencricket #Cricket #EnglandCricket #TheHundred #TestCricket #Bazball