Guha reunites 2017 World Cup winners on Test Match Special

Isa Guha’s latest Test Match Special podcast episode reunites the architects of England’s 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup triumph for a nostalgic deep dive into their historic campaign. The episode, released this week, features first-person accounts from players and staff who were pivotal in securing the title at Lord’s, offering fans an unfiltered look at the tournament that reshaped women’s cricket in the UK. The 90-minute episode stitches together interviews with key figures from the squad, including bowlers, batters, and support staff who navigated England’s path to the final.

Guha, a former England international, guides the conversation through pivotal moments—from the group-stage slog against South Africa to the nervy Super Over showdown with India that sealed the trophy. Archival audio clips punctuate the narrative, grounding the storytelling in the raw atmosphere of Lord’s on that July evening. Among the revelations are fresh details about the team’s preparation, including the tactical adjustments made mid-tournament and the role of behind-the-scenes analysts who crunched data to exploit opponents’ weaknesses.