Stick to Cricket

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  Jackson Warne: Memories of Dad, Cricket’s Greatest and Carrying a Legacy! | Stick to Cricket EP 62 16.09.2026 1h 16min

  Stick to Cricket returns from Lord's as Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David "Bumble" Lloyd are joined by Jackson Warne for a special episode celebrating the life, career and legacy of his father, the legendary Shane Warne - Brought to you by Betfair.Jackson reflects on growing up with one of cricket's greatest ever players, sharing stories about life with his dad and what Shane was like away from the game. The panel also look back on the iconic 'Ball of the Century' and some of the moments that made Warne such a special cricketer.The conversation then turns to life beyond cricket, with Jackson sharing stories involving Kylie Minogue, Ed Sheeran and the famous orange wicket, before the panel reflect on their years working alongside Warne at Sky Sports and the memories they shared together.Elsewhere, the team build their greatest XI featuring players from Warne's era and debate why one of cricket's greatest tactical minds never captained Australia. They also discuss the impact Warne had on the game and why his influence continues to be felt around the world.Plus, the panel reflect on the 100th Test at Lord's, answer your community questions and celebrate the incredible legacy Shane Warne left behind.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🙌🏏0:00 - 100th Test at Lord’s3:18 - Jackson Warne joins13:15 - ‘The Ball of the Century’19:40 - Growing up with Dad24:00 - Kylie, Ed Sheeran and the orange wicket34:52 - Life at Sky48:00 - Building the greatest XI 53:36 - Why Shane Warne never captained Australia1:00:07 - The Shane Warne legacy1:07:52 - Community questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  England Hire Pietersen, Ashes Ticket Prices and Edgbaston Preview! | Stick to Cricket EP 61 08.09.2026 1h 14min

  Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David "Bumble" Lloyd react to Kevin Pietersen joining England as a white-ball mentor, Pakistan's latest problems and the rising cost of watching the Ashes - Brought to you by Betfair.The panel discuss Pietersen's new role with England before attention turns to Pakistan, with players being sent home and yet another coaching change causing concern. Bumble gives his verdict on the situation, while the team discuss the pressures facing Pakistan cricket and a memorable meeting with King Charles.Attention then turns to the action on the pitch, with the panel looking ahead to the Test at Edgbaston, discussing Imam-ul-Haq's injury and assessing the bowlers throughout the series. Elsewhere, there’s debate around Ollie Robinson, the importance of having genuine pace and whether Pakistan have offered enough against England.Plus, the team look ahead to the Ashes, discussing England's chances against Australia and the controversy surrounding ticket prices. The panel ask whether cricket is becoming too expensive for ordinary supporters and why making the game accessible to fans remains so important.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🙌 🏏Donate to help Studley Royal Cricket Club rebuild their paviliion: https://gofund.me/958f17166Read the full story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62je2384g1o0:00 - England hire Kevin Pietersen 15:14 - Studio catch up22:53 - Hat-tricks25:02 - Pakistan chaos30:47 - Shahid Afridi36:58 - Ollie Robinson’s summer 44:30 - Betfair’s Ashes odds46:33 - Ashes ticket prices 56:20 - Wedding helicopter 1:04:58 - Community questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Sir Geoffrey Boycott: England Curfews, Yorkshire Cricket and 100th Hundred! | Stick to Cricket EP 60 01.09.2026 1h 17min

  Sir Geoffrey Boycott joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David "Bumble" Lloyd at Headingley for a special episode of Stick to Cricket, reflecting on his legendary career, England's recent struggles and some unforgettable stories from Yorkshire cricket - Brought to you by Betfair.Boycott discusses the drinking culture of his playing days, life on tour and how discipline has changed in modern sport, including his thoughts on curfews and a brilliant story involving legendary football manager Brian Clough. The panel also discuss Manchester United and react to the decision not to host an Ashes Test in the North.Attention then turns to England, with Boycott giving his thoughts on the team's last nine months and what needs to improve moving forward. He also looks back on growing up in Yorkshire cricket and shares some brilliant stories about the great Fred Trueman.Elsewhere, Boycott reflects on one of the defining moments of his career, scoring his 100th first-class hundred at his home ground of Headingley, before discussing the batting technique that made him one of England's greatest opening batters.Plus, Boycott names his all-time XI and there's plenty more laughs, stories and strong opinions from Headingley along the way.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🙌 🏏3:20 - Drinking culture and touring life6:04 - No Ashes venue in the North14:38 - Discipline, curfews and Brian Clough19:51 - Manchester United22:46 - England’s last nine months28:52 - Growing up in Yorkshire cricket40:07 - Fred Trueman stories45:15 - The 100th hundred at Headingley1:00:42 - Technique and Boycott’s all time XI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Headingley Reaction, Carse Cuffed and Lord’s Test Preview! | Stick to Cricket EP 59 25.08.2026 1h 5min

  Stick to Cricket comes from Headingley as Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David "Bumble" Lloyd are joined by former Pakistan captain and PCB chairman Ramiz Raja to discuss England's off-field problems, Pakistan cricket and the latest ahead of the 2027 Ashes - Brought to you by Betfair.The panel start by discussing Brydon Carse and the team's off-field problems before assessing England's seam attack and whether their fast bowlers can make the difference against Australia.Ramiz then reflects on his time running the PCB, the challenges of leading Pakistan cricket and his relationship with Imran Khan. He also shares stories from his playing career and gives his thoughts on the current state of the game.Elsewhere, the team react to Headingley missing out on hosting an Ashes Test and Australia’s current batting issues, while sharing some brilliant dressing room stories.Plus, the panel answer your community questions and there's plenty more laughs and strong opinions from Headingley along the way.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🙌 🏏Win a VIP cricket experience, thanks to Impulse Decisions. You and three guests could enjoy Skyline Hospitality for England versus Pakistan at Edgbaston on Wednesday 9th September 2026 - including premium balcony seats, food and drink throughout the day, plus travel and a hotel stay.Texts cost £2 plus your standard network rate. Lines close at 11pm on Monday 31st August 2026. You must be 18 or over. For full terms and conditions, including online and free entry, go to http://winwithsticktocricket.com0:00 - Welcome to Headingley5:53 - Brydon Carse and England’s off field problems13:45 - Ramiz Raja joins23:55 - Raja on running the PCB28:48 - Imran Khan36:01 - England’s magnificent seam attack41:22 - No Ashes Test at Headingley50:33 - Dressing room tales53:14 - Lord’s preview and Australia’s batting issues59:00 - Community questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Pakistan Preview, Australia Embarrassed and Fleming Head Coach! | Stick to Cricket EP 58 18.08.2026 1h 8min

  Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David "Bumble" Lloyd discuss Stephen Fleming and his backroom staff, Joe Root's return as Test captain and the latest talking points from the world of cricket - Brought to you by Betfair.The panel react to Bangladesh's win over Australia and debate whether England missed a huge opportunity to beat their Ashes rivals. Attention then turns to England's Test captaincy, with Joe Root back in the role and the team discussing whether he or Harry Brook should lead England into the next Ashes and World Cup.The conversation also turns to Ben Stokes, England's curfew and whether the former captain could make a return, while Vaughan reflects on his interview with Brendon McCullum. Cook also looks ahead to England's upcoming Test series against Pakistan, previewing the key battles and what to expect from both sides.Elsewhere, the panel discuss Mo Bobat’s London Spirit and why The Hundred remains an important competition for English players. There's also a look at the next generation coming through in the Metro Bank cup, with plenty more laughs and strong opinions from the panel along the way.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🙌 🏏Win a VIP cricket experience, thanks to Impulse Decisions. You and three guests could enjoy Skyline Hospitality for England versus Pakistan at Edgbaston on Wednesday 9th September 2026 - including premium balcony seats, food and drink throughout the day, plus travel and a hotel stay.Texts cost £2 plus your standard network rate. Lines close at 11pm on Monday 31st August 2026. You must be 18 or over. For full terms and conditions, including online and free entry, go to http://winwithsticktocricket.comFielders moving and gamesmanship — 3:57Football chat — 6:49The Hundred final — 12:58Is The Hundred good for the county game? — 16:39Young talent & fast-tracking — 22:10Stephen Fleming appointed & Root back as captain — 29:07Bangladesh beat Australia & Pakistan preview — 47:07Village cricket clips & community questions — 55:16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Matthew Hoggard: Shane Warne, Brett Lee & England Dressing Room Stories! | Stick to Cricket EP 57 12.08.2026 1h 3min

  Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David "Bumble" Lloyd are joined by former England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard to relive some of the funniest stories from his playing career and look back on one of England's most memorable eras - Brought to you by Betfair.Hoggard reflects on his journey into international cricket, explains why he always felt he had a point to prove and shares brilliant stories from England tours, including unforgettable moments involving Brett Lee, Shane Warne and the dressing room antics that fans have never heard before.The panel also discuss England's curfew rules on tour, the changing culture of the game and what life was really like inside one of England's most successful dressing rooms. Hoggard gives his thoughts on retirement, coaching and reveals the bowlers he admired most throughout his career.Elsewhere, the team revisit Brian Lara's iconic 400, debate Hoggard's best years in an England shirt, build an all-time XI, answer your community questions and, as always, share plenty of laughs along the way.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket 🙌🏏0:00 - Intro & BBQ13:14 - Myth buster: the imaginary dog walk in India27:47 - The 2005 bowling attack31:25 - Trent Bridge: Brett Lee and Warne35:17 - Bowling Buddies41:57 - Retirement chat51:25 - Picking his best XI57:34 - Community questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ajinkya Rahane: Virat Kohli, India's Test Problems & Lord's Century | Stick to Cricket EP 56 05.08.2026 1h 7min

  Before announcing his retirement, Ajinkya Rahane joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David "Bumble" Lloyd in the iconic Lord's Long Room for a fascinating episode of Stick to Cricket - Brought to you by Betfair.Rahane looks back on his unforgettable hundred at Lord's, explains why it remains the greatest moment of his career and relives India's famous Test series win in Australia. He also discusses what it takes to beat Australia, dealing with sledging and the influence of Ravi Shastri during one of India's most successful eras.The conversation then turns to Virat Kohli, with Rahane explaining how their partnership developed, what made Kohli such a special player and why he believes India's current Test side are missing some of the personalities that made them so successful. The panel also compare the futures of England and India's Test teams and debate whether there is reason to fear for the longest format.Elsewhere, Rahane opens up on the pressure of playing for India, social media, learning from Ben Stokes, what MS Dhoni was really like behind the scenes and names the most influential Indian cricketer of all time. There's also discussion around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, modern batting techniques, The Hundred and plenty of laughs from the Lord's Long Room.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🙌 🏏0:00 - Vaughan's late10:12 - 100 at Lord's and taking on Australia12:43 - Sledging and captaincy plans17:31 - The Gabba and beating Australia27:28 - Batting with Virat Kohli42:37 - Fame, fans and social media49:31 - The future of Test cricket58:32 - Quickfire questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Justin Langer: Next England Coach? Ben Stokes & Test Cricket Worry! | Stick to Cricket EP 55 29.07.2026 1h 20min

  Justin Langer joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David Lloyd for an unmissable episode of Stick to Cricket, as one of the favourites for the England Test coaching role gives his honest thoughts on the job, Ben Stokes' retirement and the future of the game - Brought to you by Betfair.Justin responds to speculation linking him with the England Test coach position, revealing whether he has spoken to Rob Key and if he could ever bring himself to coach England. The panel also discuss Ben Stokes' retirement from Test cricket, whether he could make a return and why Justin believes only one person can make that decision.Elsewhere, Justin shares his thoughts on BazBall, the current England set-up and why having everyone pulling in the same direction is more important than ever. The team debate England's coaching search, whether an interim coach is acceptable and how the ECB have handled the recruitment process.The conversation then turns to the future of batting, with Justin explaining why modern techniques concern him and why he believes the fundamentals of Test batting are changing. Plus, Justin reflects on his time as Australia coach, reveals the biggest lesson he learnt on his first day in the job, discusses the rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, names his greatest XI of teammates, shares stories about Steve Smith, County Cricket and Sir Alex Ferguson, and even gives Mark Waugh a surprise phone call!Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket 🙌🏏00:00 - Intro11:54 - Manchester Super Giants22:12 - Ben Stokes' retirement25:18 - The England coaching job 26:22 - Would Langer Coach England?44:55 - Bazball and the death of batting technique1:04:05 Picking the greatest XI he's played with1:14:32 Lunch with Sir Alex Ferguson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Dinesh Karthik & Mo Bobat at Lord's! Inside London Spirit & The Hundred! | Stick to Cricket EP 54 22.07.2026 1h 6min

  Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David "Bumble" Lloyd are joined by London Spirit's Mo Bobat and Dinesh Karthik at Lord's ahead of the start of The Hundred to discuss team building, Andy Flower, E`ngland and the future of franchise cricket.Brought to you by Betfair.The panel go behind the scenes at London Spirit, revealing how a Hundred squad is built, why Liam Livingstone was chosen as captain, the challenges of the draft and the players they expect to shine this season.Attention then turns to Andy Flower, with Mo and Dinesh discussing what makes him one of the world's best coaches, whether he could combine franchise and international cricket and why England's coaching structure continues to divide opinion.Elsewhere, the team debate the growing influence of the IPL, the future of Test cricket, the biggest challenges facing franchise cricket and name the players to watch throughout this year's Hundred.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket 🙌🏏0:00 - Lord's Dressing Room Tour & Memories13:22 - Betfair Sponsor & Show Intro13:34 - IPL vs English Cricket Debate14:28 - Building The Hundred: Mo on London Spirit25:11 - Hiring Andy Flower28:01 - What Makes Andy Flower Special32:38 - IPL, Bethell & The Schedule Debate43:56 - The Future of Test Cricket58:31 - Should Andy Flower Coach England?1:01:36 - Community Questions & Players to Watch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  McCullum Leaves, Andy Flower Favourite & England in a Mess! | Stick to Cricket EP 53 17.07.2026 38min

  Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David "Bumble" Lloyd react to the shock news that Brendon McCullum has been sacked as England's Test head coach - Brought to you by Betfair.The panel discuss McCullum's legacy, whether the decision should have come sooner and how England move forward after the end of the BazBall era. They also debate whether the ECB have handled the situation correctly and what it means for the future of the Test team.Attention then turns to England's search for a new head coach, with Andy Flower, Richard Dawson and several other names in the frame. The team discuss who is the best fit, Harry Brook's future as Test captain and the direction England should take next.Elsewhere, the panel react to the latest Women's Test, discuss whether the timing of McCullum's departure overshadowed the occasion and look ahead to this year's Hundred.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket 🙌🏏0:00 - Intro3:01 - McCullum Sacked as Test Coach8:27 - T20 Success Complicating the Decision10:57 - Who's Next? Candidates & Betting Odds15:37 - Lehmann & Dawson as an Interim Solution18:40 - Could Andy Flower Run All of English Cricket?28:03 - England's Captaincy Problem33:01 - Favourite Bazball Memories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Walsh & Ambrose: Greatest Fast Bowlers, Lara & West Indies Future! | Stick to Cricket EP 52 08.07.2026 1h 8min

  Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David "Bumble" Lloyd are joined by two of the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history, Courtney Walsh and Sir Curtly Ambrose - Brought to you by Betfair.The pair look back on their legendary careers, from terrorising batters around the world to bowling at Brian Lara in the nets, while sharing brilliant stories from one of the greatest eras in Test cricket. They also reveal who the best batter they ever faced was, name the greatest West Indies fast bowler of all time and explain why opening the batting was the toughest job in the game.The conversation then turns to modern cricket, with Walsh and Ambrose giving their honest thoughts on workload management, resting players and how the role of the fast bowler has changed.There is also a fascinating discussion on the state of West Indies cricket, with the pair explaining why the region has fallen behind, why young players are turning to T20 cricket and what must change if the West Indies are to become a force once again.Elsewhere, Walsh and Ambrose name the greatest players they played with, pick their ultimate combined XI, share hilarious dressing room stories, reveal how one of them lost £40,000 through a sponsorship bonus and tell the unforgettable story of the bell Curtly's mum rang every time he took a wicket.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket 🙌🏏00:00 - Intro14:10 - Modern cricket thoughts20:55 - Brian Lara in the nets23:02 - Bowling Michael Atherton25:45 - Malcolm Marshall35:40 - West Indies Future50:55 - Courtney or Curtley1:01:25 - Community Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ben Stokes Retires, ‘McCullum Must Go’ & Harry Brook Captain? | Stick to Cricket EP 51 01.07.2026 1h 21min

  Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David "Bumble" Lloyd react to Ben Stokes' shock retirement from Test cricket and ask what it means for England moving forward - Brought to you by Betfair.The panel debate whether Stokes has retired too early, discuss his incredible legacy and ask if England have already seen the last of one of their greatest ever cricketers. They discuss who is next for the captaincy and who should lead England into the next era.The conversation then turns to Brendon McCullum, with Vaughan making his strongest comments yet on BazBall, questioning whether England have gone backwards under the current management and debating if the time has come for a change in the coaching set-up.Elsewhere, the team discuss England's heavy defeat to New Zealand, whether the ECB have let Ben Stokes down, why cricket still needs players who grab the headlines and whether the current squad is getting the best out of its talent.There's also a look ahead to England's future, the race to become the next Test captain, reaction to Sachin Tendulkar's message to Stokes, discussion around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and plenty more laughs and strong opinions from the panel along the way.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket 🙌🏏00:00 - Intro & Banter11:06 - Show Begins11:16 - Ben Stokes Retirement Bombshell25:25 - Tributes to Ben Stokes (Sachin, Duckett & More)33:19 - Stokes' Legacy: Best English Cricketer Ever?36:23 - Who Captains England Next?54:54 - McCullum: Stay or Go?1:07:28 - Cricket District: Catch of the Month1:17:31 - Community Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Lord Ian Botham: Ben Stokes' Drama, England’s Future & Career Stories | Stick to Cricket EP 50 23.06.2026 1h 8min

  Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David “Bumble” Lloyd are joined by cricketing legend Ian “Beefy” Botham - brought to you by Betfair!The conversation gets underway with the recent Ben Stokes controversy, which has now been resolved. Beefy gives his honest verdict on the situation.Attention then turns to the wider state of the game, as Botham discusses his concerns about the future of cricket. Is the current schedule putting too much strain on players? And does the ECB need to rethink its approach to protect both players and the health of the sport?Beefy also reflects on his illustrious career, revealing the best bowlers he faced, the toughest opponents he came up against, and sharing stories about some of cricket’s greatest names, including Viv Richards and Malcolm Marshall.Ian Botham revisits the crocodile story, where he sets the record straight on what really happened.To round things off, Beefy takes on our True or False segment.00:00 - Intro & Meeting Lord Botham01:58 - Ben Stokes Controversy17:36 - The Future of Test Cricket34:12 - The No Ball & Fishing Gear Story37:13 - Viv Richards - Best Ever?42:58 - Peak Powers & the '86 Ashes49:26 - Croc River Story59:55 - Bat Demo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Stokes & Atkinson Drama, England Test Preview & Williamson Retires | Stick to Cricket EP 49 16.06.2026 1h 28min

  Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Alastair Cook and David Lloyd are back – brought to you by Betfair.The biggest story in cricket has dominated the headlines this week, as Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are dropped for England’s second Test against New Zealand, they give their verdict on the situation and whether the punishment fits the offence.The team debate why curfews rarely work in professional sport, what standards international players should be held to, and whether the controversy should have any impact on Stokes’ position as England captain.There’s also reaction to Rob Key’s latest interview, discussing what his comments mean for the England setup and the direction of the team moving forward.Attention then turns back to cricket, as the team assesses England’s position in the current Test match and look ahead to the next clash with New Zealand. Who comes in? Who misses out? And what changes should England make?Joining the show are Alex Hartley and Kate Cross, who share their thoughts on the Women’s T20 World Cup, assess England’s chances of success, and make their tournament predictions.0:00 Intro07:58 Stokes & Atkinson drama13:15 Rob Key's press conference16:01 Do curfews work?28:41 Test reaction and preview38:40 Root captaincy54:30 Alex Hartley and Kate Cross join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Shaun Udal: Playing With Warne, Marshall Brilliance & Parkinson’s Battle | Stick To Cricket EP 48 10.06.2026 1h 6min

  Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David “Bumble” Lloyd are joined Shaun Udal — brought to you by Betfair.Shaun reflects on how the game became such a huge part of his life from an early age.The panel discuss the greatest fast bowlers they’ve seen, with Shaun explaining why Malcolm Marshall remains the benchmark from his era.Shaun also looks back on one of the most remarkable moments of his career, receiving his England call-up at the age of 37. He opens up what it meant to represent his country later than most.The conversation turns to two of cricket’s all-time greats, Shane Warne and Malcolm Marshall. Shaun reflects on the impact Warne had on the game, what it was like sharing dressing rooms with both legends, and the lessons he learned from two of the sport’s greatest minds.Shaun discusses being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, how he first discovered something was wrong, and the challenges of adapting to life after the diagnosis.Plus, the panel debate England’s current direction under Brendon McCullum.0:00 Intro11:29 How Shaun got into cricket23:26 Malcolm Marshall brilliance31:49 England Test call-up33:00 Impact of Shane Warne41:15 Retirement45:02 Battle with Parkinson's54:06 Community QuestionsFOLLOW STICK TO CRICKET ON SOCIAL 👇🏏Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sticktocricket/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577370443364TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sticktocricketX - https://x.com/StickToCricketSUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapCricket?sub_confirmation=1SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HEREhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapBreakdownSUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletterSUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP UShttps://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUSSUBSCRIBE TO NOT JUST FOOTBALLwww.youtube.com/@TheOverlapNotJustFootball?sub_confirmation=1SUBSCRIBE TO STICK TO RUGBY HEREhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapRugbyLISTEN TO OUR PODCASTSStick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4OThe Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639Not Just Football - https://podfollow.com/1772633121---------------------------------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  England Test Preview, Sooryavanshi’s Potential & Livingstone Joins | Stick to Cricket EP 47 03.06.2026 1h 11min

  Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David “Bumble” Lloyd are joined by Liam Livingstone — brought to you by Betfair.The episode begins with a look ahead to England’s upcoming Test match against New Zealand, as the panel debate team selection and who should get the nod.Liam then reflects on his experiences in the IPL, discussing what it’s like playing in the competition and revealing one rule change he believes could improve both the playing and viewing experience.The conversation turns to 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has taken the IPL by storm. The panel discussed his remarkable rise, incredible talent, and just how high his ceiling could be.Livingstone also opens up about his long absence from the England setup, revealing where the problems began, the conversations he’s had with Rob Key and Brendon McCullum, and whether he still has ambitions of pulling on an England shirt again.0:00 Intro09:06 England vs New Zealand12:45 IPL system17:10 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sweeps awards26:33 RCB and Andy Flower32:24 Liam's England situation59:36 Village Cricket reactions01:04:05 Community Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Monty Panesar: Tension With Steve Smith, Warne’s Comments & Ashes Triumph | Stick to Cricket EP 46 27.05.2026 59min

  Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David “Bumble” Lloyd are joined by special guest Monty Panesar — brought to you by Betfair.The conversation starts with life after cricket, as Monty reveals he’s still as competitive as ever and regularly playing sport.Monty reflects on how he first got into cricket and the journey that eventually led him to representing England on the biggest stage. While he looks back fondly on his career, he also opens up about the struggles he faced along the way and some of the regrets he still carries.The panel also revisit Shane Warne’s famous comments about Monty, a topic that’s followed him throughout his career, and hear his honest thoughts on the criticism.There are plenty of great memories too, including England’s iconic 2009 Ashes victory, his partnership with Jimmy Anderson, and the toughest batter he ever bowled against.The discussion also turns to the Steve Smith situation 🍿And of course, we had to talk spin bowling. Is spin dying in cricket? Who are England’s key spin options moving forward? And what does the future look like for spinners in the modern game?0:00 Intro17:07 How Monty got into cricket21:51 Monty's England career30:13 Warne comments37:15 Ashes & England memories39:40 Steve Smith44:41 Spin options46:22 Bashir's situationFOLLOW STICK TO CRICKET ON SOCIAL 👇🏏Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sticktocricket/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577370443364TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sticktocricketX - https://x.com/StickToCricketSUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapCricket?sub_confirmation=1SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HEREhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapBreakdownSUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletterSUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP UShttps://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUSSUBSCRIBE TO NOT JUST FOOTBALLwww.youtube.com/@TheOverlapNotJustFootball?sub_confirmation=1SUBSCRIBE TO STICK TO RUGBY HEREhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapRugbyLISTEN TO OUR PODCASTSStick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4OThe Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639Not Just Football - https://podfollow.com/1772633121---------------------------------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Truth About England Selector, Retirement & McCullum’s Future | Stick to Cricket EP 45 20.05.2026 1h 16min

  Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David “Bumble” Lloyd are joined by special guest Darren Gough — brought to you by Betfair.In this episode, Gough opens up about the injuries that forced him into retirement, his unexpected journey on Strictly Come Dancing, and how a show he initially hated quickly became something he loved.The team also reflects on Gough’s career, life after cricket, and the transition away from the game.A major talking point is the England selector role, as Darren reveals all... from applying for the job, to learning he’d been rejected, and the England side he would have picked.Plus, the panel takes a closer look at the current England setup, Brendon McCullum’s future, and the future of England’s development structure.00:00- Intro07:00- Knee Surgery Story15:44 -European League Explained26:27- England Selector Job Interview50:09- Regional Lions Pathway01:01:51- English Coaches Debate01:04:54-Community Questions01:08:04- Bazball Under Pressure01:11:28- Future Roles And Mentoring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  England’s Selector Revealed? Hardik Pandya’s Future & Ben Stokes Returns | Stick to Cricket EP 44 13.05.2026 58min

  Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David Lloyd are back – brought to you by Betfair.This week, Tuffers gives his reaction to the dramatic ending to West Ham vs Arsenal, before the panel dive into the latest England news.The team discuss reports that Marcus North is set to become England’s new selector — is it the right appointment?There’s also a closer look at England’s batting options, including Emilio Gay and James Rew, while Ben Stokes returns to action ahead of England’s clash with New Zealand next month.Plus, Hardik Pandya makes headlines again following reports around his social media activity after missing recent games through injury.0:00 - Intro03:02 - West Ham v Arsenal reaction11:02 - New England selector19:21 - Coaching development21:04 - Batting options32:34 - Pandya drama35:30 - IPL42:30 - Women's T20 World Cup preview43:22 - Community questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Cook Responds To Pietersen, Sooryavanshi India Debut & Robinson’s Return? | Stick to Cricket Ep 43 06.05.2026 1h 3min

  Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Alastair Cook and David Lloyd are back – brought to you by Betfair.Sir Alastair Cook responds to the criticism surrounding Bethell and the IPL, while the panel react to comments from Kevin Pietersen.Emilio Gay has impressed, but is he next in line for an England call-up? And speaking of England, could Ollie Robinson be set for a return?Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to dominate the headlines. At just 15 years old, is it too soon for an India debut or is he simply that good?Last of all, a mystery guest joins us... 👀0:00 - Intro09:49 - Bumble and Lancashire Cricket15:10 - Pietersen, Bethell and IPL21:35 - Emilio Gay form and England27:30 - T20 format work in longer form 37:37 - IPL review40:40 - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi praise47:03 - Community Questions52:25 - Mystery guest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.