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Stick to Cricket

by The Overlap · English

Welcome to Stick to Cricket - brought to you by Betfair - where legends of the game come together for unfiltered insight, untold stories, and proper cricket chat! Join Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd, and Phil Tufnell as they dive into everything from the biggest Test moments to behind-the-scenes banter. From the Ashes to grassroots, no topic is off limits. If you love the game, this is your dressing room. Hit subscribe and don’t miss a delivery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kane Williamson: The Fab Four, World Cup Heartbreak and Life After Cricket! | Stick to Cricket EP 68

Kane Williamson discusses New Zealand cricket’s mindset, the emotional and rule-related heartbreak of the 2019 Cricket World Cup final (including boundary count and Super Over tie-break details), his…

10 Nov 2026 · 1h 11m · 22 chapters

Jimmy Anderson Mistreated, Australia Beaten and England Underperform! | Stick to Cricket EP 67

Lancashire’s treatment of veteran fast bowler Jimmy Anderson, plus England’s underperformance in a Pakistan tri-series and concerns about England’s white-ball coaching and selection ahead of the…

3 Nov 2026 · 56m · 24 chapters

Graeme Swann: Pietersen Fallout, Facing Shoaib Akhtar and NYC With Sachin! | Stick to Cricket EP 66

Graeme Swann discusses his cricket career and personal anecdotes, including the “Pietersen fallout,” dealing with Shoaib Akhtar, and England’s tour of Australia/NYC with Sachin.

28 Oct 2026 · 1h 15m · 28 chapters

Jonathan Trott: Coaching Afghanistan, Winning the Ashes and England Lions Job! | Stick to Cricket: EP 65

Jonathan Trott discusses his coaching journey and philosophy, including coaching Afghanistan, his interview for England selector/head coach roles, and how the England Lions (winter) program should…

21 Oct 2026 · 53m · 24 chapters

Best of Bowlers: Akram Magic, Curtly and Courtney, Anderson Masterclass & More! | Stick to Cricket

A “Best of Bowlers” Stick to Cricket episode featuring fast-bowling stories and technique talk, especially about reverse swing, pace, and intimidation battles; plus a lighter segment on cricket…

14 Oct 2026 · 49m · 18 chapters

Best of Batsmen: Lara Masterclass, Flintoff in WWE, Joe Root Brilliance & More! | Stick to Cricket

A “best of batsmen” Stick to Cricket episode mixing batting technique breakdowns and off-field anecdotes, including Brian Lara’s masterclass, Joe Root’s reverse-scoop story, Phil Tufnell’s coaching,…

7 Oct 2026 · 55m · 17 chapters

Richard Gould: CEO of the ECB, Ashes Venues, Ticket Prices and More! | Stick to Cricket EP 64

Richard Gould (ECB CEO) discusses England cricket’s recent “eventful” year, the future international calendar (tests, ICC events, and franchise leagues), ticket pricing and Ashes scheduling, and how…

30 Sep 2026 · 1h 14m · 32 chapters

England Summer Review, Brook Brilliance and Fleming Speaks! | Stick to Cricket EP 63

Stick to Cricket EP 63 discusses England’s “summer review” across Tests and white-ball cricket, the ECB’s leadership/culture shake-ups, and the appointment of Stephen Fleming as Test coach.

24 Sep 2026 · 1h 6m · 24 chapters

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

Jack Warne (Shane Warne’s son) and co-hosts trade cricket and life memories about Shane Warne—his “glow effect” on people, his competitive edge, signature bowling moments (including his “fizz” and…

16 Sep 2026 · 1h 16m · 32 chapters

England Hire Pietersen, Ashes Ticket Prices and Edgbaston Preview! | Stick to Cricket EP 61

England cricket news and debate, focusing on Kevin Pietersen joining the England men’s white-ball coaching setup for the 2027 World Cup build-up, Pakistan’s chaotic tour (players sent home and…

8 Sep 2026 · 1h 14m · 18 chapters

Sir Geoffrey Boycott: England Curfews, Yorkshire Cricket and 100th Hundred! | Stick to Cricket EP 60

Sir Geoffrey Boycott discusses England cricket administration and scheduling (Test venues, ECB vs counties), England’s recent tour/season failures, discipline and alcohol after matches, and his own…

1 Sep 2026 · 1h 17m · 25 chapters

Headingley Reaction, Carse Cuffed and Lord’s Test Preview! | Stick to Cricket EP 59

Headingley and Lord’s Test preview (England vs Pakistan), plus discussion of Pakistan’s recent Test struggles, England’s “Baz Ball” reset, and a wider England-player nightclub incident controversy…

25 Aug 2026 · 1h 6m · 27 chapters

Pakistan Preview, Australia Embarrassed and Fleming Head Coach! | Stick to Cricket EP 58

A cricket-focused discussion previewing Pakistan’s tour of England (starting at Headingley), reviewing the Hundred (men’s and women’s), and reacting to Australia’s poor performance and Steve…

18 Aug 2026 · 1h 9m · 16 chapters

Matthew Hoggard: Shane Warne, Brett Lee & England Dressing Room Stories! | Stick to Cricket EP 57

Matthew Hoggard discusses England cricket dressing-room culture and on-field tactics, then pivots to his “Hogstar” barbecue hobby—ceramic egg grills, slow-and-low smoking, meat sourcing, and cooking…

12 Aug 2026 · 1h 3m · 22 chapters

Ajinkya Rahane: Virat Kohli, India's Test Problems & Lord's Century | Stick to Cricket EP 56

Ajinkya Rahane discusses India’s Test struggles and solutions, his Lord’s century, his partnership with Virat Kohli, and how Indian players maintain intensity and mental toughness.

5 Aug 2026 · 1h 8m · 18 chapters

Justin Langer: Next England Coach? Ben Stokes & Test Cricket Worry! | Stick to Cricket EP 55

Justin Langer discusses Ben Stokes’ retirement, England’s Test coaching/structure uncertainty, and broader concerns about modern batting technique and Test cricket’s future amid franchise/T20…

29 Jul 2026 · 1h 21m · 23 chapters

Dinesh Karthik & Mo Bobat at Lord's! Inside London Spirit & The Hundred! | Stick to Cricket EP 54

A behind-the-scenes visit to Lord’s (London Spirit dressing rooms/balcony) plus a deep discussion of The Hundred and franchise cricket operations, including squad-building, coaching hires, and the…

22 Jul 2026 · 1h 6m · 22 chapters

McCullum Leaves, Andy Flower Favourite & England in a Mess! | Stick to Cricket EP 53

English cricket is “in a mess” after Baz McCullum’s Test coaching sacking and the wider confusion of leadership/coach roles.

17 Jul 2026 · 39m · 23 chapters

Walsh & Ambrose: Greatest Fast Bowlers, Lara & West Indies Future! | Stick to Cricket EP 52

Phil Walsh and Courtney Walsh discuss greatest West Indies fast bowlers, their rivalry with Brian Lara and other batters, modern wicketkeeping tactics (keepers standing up), and how West Indies…

8 Jul 2026 · 1h 8m · 25 chapters

Ben Stokes Retires, ‘McCullum Must Go’ & Harry Brook Captain? | Stick to Cricket EP 51

Stick to Cricket EP 51 discusses Ben Stokes’ retirement from international cricket, the fallout and criticism around coach Baz McCullum (“McCullum must go”), England’s recent Test struggles (World…

1 Jul 2026 · 1h 22m · 38 chapters

Lord Ian Botham: Ben Stokes' Drama, England’s Future & Career Stories | Stick to Cricket EP 50

Discussion of Ben Stokes’ off-field incident and the ECB’s handling (including captaincy/suspension questions), plus wider debates about the future of Test cricket, fixture scheduling, IPL impact,…

23 Jun 2026 · 1h 8m · 39 chapters

Stokes & Atkinson Drama, England Test Preview & Williamson Retires | Stick to Cricket EP 49

The episode is about two England cricket storylines: Ben Stokes’ nightclub curfew breach and the England Test match that followed, plus previews and selection talk for the next Test at The Oval.

16 Jun 2026 · 1h 29m · 32 chapters

Shaun Udal: Playing With Warne, Marshall Brilliance & Parkinson’s Battle | Stick To Cricket EP 48

Shaun Udal (aka “Shaggy”) discusses his cricket upbringing and career, especially playing alongside/learning from Malcolm Marshall and working with Shane Warne at Hampshire, then shifts to his…

10 Jun 2026 · 1h 7m · 28 chapters

England Test Preview, Sooryavanshi’s Potential & Livingstone Joins | Stick to Cricket EP 47

Stick to Cricket EP 47 covers an England Test preview (vs New Zealand), selection and preparation questions around Emilio Gay (making his first Test), and broader cricket debates including IPL…

3 Jun 2026 · 1h 12m · 29 chapters