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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.

  1. 19 hr ago

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

    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 - Intro 11:54 - Manchester Super Giants 22:12 - Ben Stokes' retirement 25:18 - The England coaching job  26:22 - Would Langer Coach England? 44:55 - Bazball and the death of batting technique 1:04:05 Picking the greatest XI he's played with 1:14:32 Lunch with Sir Alex Ferguson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 22 Jul

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

    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 & Memories 13:22 - Betfair Sponsor & Show Intro 13:34 - IPL vs English Cricket Debate 14:28 - Building The Hundred: Mo on London Spirit 25:11 - Hiring Andy Flower 28:01 - What Makes Andy Flower Special 32:38 - IPL, Bethell & The Schedule Debate 43:56 - The Future of Test Cricket 58:31 - Should Andy Flower Coach England? 1:01:36 - Community Questions & Players to Watch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 17 Jul

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

    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 - Intro 3:01 - McCullum Sacked as Test Coach 8:27 - T20 Success Complicating the Decision 10:57 - Who's Next? Candidates & Betting Odds 15:37 - Lehmann & Dawson as an Interim Solution 18:40 - Could Andy Flower Run All of English Cricket? 28:03 - England's Captaincy Problem 33:01 - Favourite Bazball Memories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 8 Jul

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

    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 - Intro 14:10 - Modern cricket thoughts 20:55 - Brian Lara in the nets 23:02 - Bowling Michael Atherton 25:45 - Malcolm Marshall 35:40 - West Indies Future 50:55 - Courtney or Curtley 1:01:25 - Community Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 1 Jul

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

    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 & Banter 11:06 - Show Begins 11:16 - Ben Stokes Retirement Bombshell 25:25 - 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 Month 1:17:31 - Community Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 23 Jun

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

    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 Botham 01:58 - Ben Stokes Controversy 17:36 - The Future of Test Cricket 34:12 - The No Ball & Fishing Gear Story 37:13 - Viv Richards - Best Ever? 42:58 - Peak Powers & the '86 Ashes 49:26 - Croc River Story 59:55 - Bat Demo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 16 Jun

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

    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 Intro 07:58 Stokes & Atkinson drama 13:15 Rob Key's press conference 16:01 Do curfews work? 28:41 Test reaction and preview 38:40 Root captaincy 54:30 Alex Hartley and Kate Cross join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 10 Jun

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

    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 Intro 11:29 How Shaun got into cricket 23:26 Malcolm Marshall brilliance 31:49 England Test call-up 33:00 Impact of Shane Warne 41:15 Retirement 45:02 Battle with Parkinson's 54:06 Community Questions FOLLOW STICK TO CRICKET ON SOCIAL 👇🏏 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sticktocricket/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577370443364 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sticktocricket X - https://x.com/StickToCricket SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapCricket?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapBreakdown SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP US https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUS SUBSCRIBE TO NOT JUST FOOTBALL www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapNotJustFootball?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO STICK TO RUGBY HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapRugby LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639 Not Just Football - https://podfollow.com/1772633121 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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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  • Creator
    The Overlap
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The Overlap
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