The Telegraph Cricket Podcast

Jake, Nick and Will reflect on the fifth and final Test for England which ended in familiar fashion, a win for Australia to seal a 4-1 series victory for the hosts.We also hear from Nick and Will about their exclusive story where they revealed England's white-ball captain Harry Brook had an altercation with a nightclub bouncer hours before leading the side in New Zealand. We discuss what this means for his and England's future.There is praise for Jacob Bethell after his fantastic maiden century in the fifth Test.We also look back on the series as a whole and ask how many things England could have done differently and if Ben Stokes struggled in his role as captain on Australian soil.And looking ahead to the summer, we ask if this is the last we have seen of Bazball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England are finally up and running in this Ashes series after seeing off Australia in another crazy test match!Join Jake, Nick and Will in Melbourne as they reflect on England's win and what it means for the team going forwardThere's high praise for Bryson Carse after he picked up 4 wickets and made a guest appearance at number three in the batting order!Zak Crawley also receives some plaudits for another solid performanceThey also reflect on the controversy surrounding the planned break in Noosa and if heads will roll as a result of itAnd we look ahead to the final test in Sydney and ask how much an England win will change the perception of the tour once it's all said and done Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After just 11 days of play, Australia have already wrapped up the Ashes seriesJoin Jake, Nick and Will as they reflect on the latest defeat, this time coming at the Adelaide Oval, which gave the hosts a 3-0 lead and a series win.What now for England? Can they salvage anything by winning the remaining two tests? Is it time to make wholesale changes with nothing left to lose? Or are we staring down the barrel of a 5-0 hammeringLooking more long term, we get stuck into the future of Brendon McCullum and if he will be in charge for England's first test in the Summer, and does Ben Stokes have enough left in the tank to lead the team into the next Ashes series?And we field all of your questions as usual too Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England's Ashes tour goes from bad to worse after being thumped in the second Test at the Gabba.Join Jake, Nick and Will as they reflect on how the big defeat unfolded and ask if Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum can turn the tour around from 2-0 down.We also unpack some interesting comments from the pair after Stokes said there is no place for 'weak men' in his dressing room and McCullum claimed England overtrained coming into the match.There is concern over the performance of Jamie Smith and Ollie Pope, in particular. The guys discuss whether changes are needed.On the positive side, there was a first century on Australian soil for Joe Root. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a lengthy break, the second Ashes Test is nearly upon us!Join Jake, Nick and Will as they look ahead to Brisbane where England have it all to do to level the series 1-1.We discuss the form of England's batting line-up with Joe Root and Zak Crawley under scrutiny. We ask how much pressure is on the pair of them, albeit for different reasons, and if they should have taken part in a warm-up game in Canberra.Root has also been questioning the need for a pink-ball Test in the Ashes. We discuss in detail the impact that will have on the second Test, how England will cope with it and in particular how they deal with Mitchell Starc.Plus the minute monologue is back, delivered this time by Will. We field all your questions as usual too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first Test of the 2025 Ashes has gone to Australia, and it only took them two days to see off England in Perth!Join Jake, Nick and Will as they react to a chaotic two days of cricket, which left England searching for answers.They discuss how England threw away a golden opportunity from a winning position to suffer an eight-wicket defeat and who is to blame for the collapse.Joe Root and Zak Crawley, in particular, had a match to forget. We ask what changes could be made to the batting line-up, if any, to prevent a repeat outcome in Brisbane in the second Test in just under two weeks.And we field your questions, too, including plenty on the future of Rob Key, Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes if England's Ashes tour continues to spiral out of control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ashes are just days away and the Telegraph Cricket Podcast is back ahead of all the action this winter!Join Jake, Nick and Will as they look ahead to the first Test in Perth, where England have been handed a huge opportunity to take the lead in the series with both Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the opener. We discuss the potential repercussions if England fail to take this golden chance.We also take a look at England's attack and if they will decide to pick a spinner or unleash Mark Wood as part of a five-man pace attack.Ben Stokes is back fit and firing. We ask if the England skipper will feature in all five Tests and, more importantly, if anyone can stop him from doing so!Plus, the minute monologue is back and Nick takes aim at Australian cricketers being too polite! We answer your questions as usual, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ashes is less than a week away and the Telegraph Cricket Podcast is back for the duration of the tour!In this special episode, our Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult went to Sheffield Collegiate cricket club to sit down with two of England's greatest batsmen in Sir Geoffrey Boycott and Joe Root.Boycott and Root share Ashes memories, discuss what it takes to win Down Under, England's chances this winter and Bazball, which they do not agree about... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the great Test series in recent history had a fitting end as India beat England on the fifth day at the Oval in remarkable fashion to claim a 2-2 draw in the series.Jake, Nick and Will reflect on yet another pulsating Test match which ended with a one-armed Chris Woakes out at the crease doing his bit to try and help England to victory.We look back on the series as a whole and rank each England players’ contribution against India and we also pick our moments of the summer.With the India series now done and dusted, attention will swiftly turn to the Ashes. We ask how well prepared England are off the back of the summer.Nick gives us this week’s minute monologue, and we answer your questions as always. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England remain 2-1 up against India after the fourth Test at Old Trafford ended in a draw.Jake, Nick and Will unpack all the action at Old Trafford including the controversy surrounding India's refusal to accept Ben Stokes' offer of a draw and England's questionable behaviour in the aftermath.We ask what has happened with the pitches throughout this series and who is to blame.Ben Stokes became just the fourth Englishman to take five wickets and score a hundred in the same Test match, but does he need to look after his body better ahead of the Ashes this winter?Plus, we ask if Joe Root can surpass Sachin Tendulkar as the all-time leading run scorer in Test cricket and we field all your questions as usual! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England have wrestled back control of the Test series with India after a tense 22-run win at Lord’s!Jake, Nick and Will reflect on another eventful five days at the home of cricket and, in particular, another remarkable performance from England skipper Ben Stokes who inspired his side to victory yet again.There's also high praise for Jofra Archer, who impressed on his return to the Test arena, and we ask if he should feature in the remaining two Test matches this summer.It was another difficult match for Zak Crawley and the guys discuss if there's any chance of him being dropped for the remainder of the series.Plus, we discuss Australia's record-breaking win over the West Indies after they bowled them out for just 27 runs.And, we field all your questions as usual too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake, Nick and Will reflect on a dominant win for India over England in the second Test at Edgbaston, which leaves the series finely poised at 1-1 heading into Lord's.Ben Stokes' decision to bowl first backfired this time around and we ask if the England captain will be thinking differently ahead of the Third test.We discuss the role of Shoaib Bashir and Zak Crawley in this England side after former England captain Michael Vaughan labelled the latter 'England's luckiest cricketer ever' in his Telegraph column.And we also ask if now is the time to recall Jofra Archer with the fast bowler back amongst the England squad and fit for selection after four years out of Test cricket.Plus, it's Nick's turn for a minute monologue and we field all your questions as usual! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England have taken a 1-0 lead in their five test series with India after producing yet another sensational run chase at Headingley!Jake, Nick and Will reflect on an unforgettable five days of test cricket and give big praise to England's batting lineup, and in particular Ben Duckett who hit 149 in his final innings to steer England to victory.There's also praise for Ollie Pope who bagged himself a century and justification for Ben Stokes after he won the toss and elected to bowl first.As for India, we ask if they threw away more than one opportunity to win the test match and what changes they could make to win the second test.We also ask why Headingley has not been considered for an Ashes test in 2027 and we answer your questions as usual! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England are just days away from getting their Test match series against India underway and, ahead of all the action, we have a brand new podcast which will keep you up to speed over the next couple of months.The Telegraph's Sport Features Editor Jake Goodwill joins our chief cricket correspondent Nick Hoult and cricket news correspondent Will Macpherson to preview the series.They are joined in the studio by the managing director of England men's cricket, Rob Key, who gives his thoughts on the English summer so far, the challenge India will bring and how it will prepare his side for the Ashes tour later this year. He also provides an update on the fitness of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, and tells us why Freddie Flintoff is a future England coach in the making.We also field a number of your questions too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bonus episode from the Telegraph's Women Sport podcast.In this episode of the Telegraph Women’s Sport Podcast, we delve into the pervasive issue of sexism in sports. Join host Dame Laura Kenny as she opens up a crucial conversation with sport leaders and advocates who are championing gender equality. Our guests include Yvonne Harrison, Women In Football chief executive, and Dr Stacey Pope, a professor renowned for her work on gender and inequality in sports. Yvonne shares insightful perspectives on systemic sexism and the subtle language differences that perpetuate gender biases in sporting events. Stacey unveils her compelling research findings on entrenched misogyny among male football fans, emphasising the urgent need for cultural and institutional change.We also hear from England cricketer Tammy Beaumont, who recounts her personal encounters with subtle and overt sexism, from ill-fitting men’s gear to harsh social media scrutiny driven by online betting culture.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell are back with the Telegraph’s Ben Wright for the final podcast of the summer series. With England having won five out of five of the summer Test series, the team look forward to the final match against Sri Lanka, celebrate Joe Root’s history-making double century, debate Gus Atkinson’s man of the match award and discuss Baz McCullum’s appointment as England’s new white-ball manager. Sir Geoffrey Boycott joins us to talk about his recovery from pneumonia, Ollie Pope and what can be done to get cricket grounds packed out for every Test match.✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say [email protected]🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sportEvery episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and Phil are here again for another episode of the Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club Podcast. Hosted by Telegraph's Ben Wright, the three of them discuss England's recent squad selections in both their red and white ball teams. Michael and Phil review the first Test Match in the series against Sri Lanka, and the cutting edge Cricket Club Scoreboard returns again - who are the top performers, and who are struggling at the crease? Plus, Michael gets a phone call from an old friend...✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say [email protected]🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sportEvery episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root. Join the club - follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England cricket legends Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell are back for The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club Podcast. Hosted by Telegraph's Ben Wright, the chaps take time to remember the life and career of the brilliant Graham Thorpe, who sadly took his own life earlier this month at the age of 55. Plus, Michael and Phil recap the recent Hundred final, take a look at the resignation of limited overs coach Matthew Mott, and they look ahead to the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say [email protected]🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sportEvery episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root. Join the club - follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two England cricketing legends, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell, are here again for The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club Podcast. Hosted by the Telegraph's Ben Wright, today's episode reviews the 2nd Test Match in the series against the West Indies, where the tourists offered up a significantly greater resistance, but superb batting performances from Root and Brook alongside a stunning few innings from 20-year-old spinner Shoaib Bashir ensured that England stayed firm. Plus, Michael, Phil and Ben rank another selection of players on the returning Cricket Club Scoreboard!✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say [email protected]🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sportEvery episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root. Join the club - follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England cricketing legends Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell, along with the Telegraph's Ben Wright, look back at the 1st Test in the series against the West Indies and finds England in dominant form, but the Windies lacking. Carlos Brathwaite, former West Indies T20 captain, joins the boys in the studio to discuss what can be done to return the Windies to Test stardom. Plus, Michael, Phil, Ben, and Carlos rank a selection of players on the brand new (and hi-tech) Cricket Club Scoreboard!✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say [email protected]🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sportEvery episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root. Join the club - follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashes winning captain Michael Vaughan and England legend Phil Tufnell reunite for a new series of The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club. Hosted by Telegraph's Ben Wright, today's episode bids a fond farewell to genuine bowling legend Jimmy Anderson as he prepares to play his 188th (!) and final Test. It also features an interview with the recently retired Stuart Broad (who says the selectors may have made a mistake in tapping Jimmy on the shoulder). Plus, the trio unpack India's victory at the T20 World Cup and the England Women's outstanding recent performances against New Zealand.✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say [email protected]🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sportEvery episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root. Join the club - follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on England's heavy fifth Test defeat to India, which saw the series end 4-1 in the hosts' favour.After such a promising start in Hyderabad, we ask where it all went wrong in the following four Tests for England and if lessons need to be learned given the nature of the defeat.We discuss England's struggles facing spin bowling and what needs to be done to correct that ahead of the summer, and if there needs to be some changes to the squad to freshen things up.We also take a look at the positives from the series in the form of the emergence of Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley after the two spinners announced themselves on the international scene, and the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent, Nick Hoult, checks in for the last time from on the ground in India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Phil and Ben look ahead to the fifth and final Test between India and England, and whether Ben Stokes' side can end the series on a high by picking up their second win to leave the series at 3-2.We discuss Jonny Bairstow's future as he prepares to win his 100th Test cap and what changes could be made to the England side beyond this series.Former England batsman and coach Mark Ramprakash joins the show to discuss the series and where the line is between winning and entertaining. Is the modern England fan more interested in exciting performances rather than winning Test matches? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on the fourth Test between India and England which saw the hosts clinch the series with a now unassailable 3-1 lead.It is the first series defeat for Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes since taking charge nearly two years ago, so we ask if England are still progressing, especially given the emergence of young spinners Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley.Former England seamer Ryan Sidebottom joins the show to offer up his thoughts on the series and to discuss how he would feel being a bowler in the current England setup and the criticism of Ollie Robinson following the defeat. Sidebottom also explains why he believes there is a distinct lack of left-arm seamers available to England right now.We also check in with the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent, Nick Hoult, who joins us from Delhi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on a sobering third Test for England which saw Brendon McCullum's side thrashed by 434 runs in Rajkot.We dissect the defeat in detail and ask if the England team will carry on with their unadulterated 'Bazball' philosophy or tweak their tactics to ensure they do not suffer another heavy loss.We also get stuck into the form of Joe Root, who came in for heavy criticism for his dismissal in the first innings, and we also ask if it is time for Jonny Bairstow to be taken out of the side after another poor showing.Plus, we check in with the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult to get the latest from India and the England camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben, Michael and Phil look ahead to the third Test between India and England in Rajkot. England's bowling line-up has taken a hit with Jack Leach ruled out for the series and the question marks over Rehan Ahmed's availability, after he became the latest player to encounter visa issues, also disrupted preparation. England and Yorkshire spinner Dom Bess joins the show to discuss his current form and his hopes to break back into the England setup. He explains how Bazball has affected how he plays county cricket and gives us his opinion on how England should approach the rest of the series, having played in India last time around in 2021.Plus, we check in with the Telegraph's Chief Cricket correspondent Nick Hoult from Rajkot, who provides an update from the ground ahead of the action on Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben, Mike and Phil reflect on the second Test between England and India which saw the hosts win by 106 wins to level the series 1-1.We discuss if the series is still there for the taking for England with the availability of a number of India's key players in doubt for the remaining three Tests. The guys also discuss what Joe Root needs to do to correct his form with the bat.We also check in with legendary cricket broadcaster Harsha Bhogle, who joins us from Mumbai to talk about the series, the potential return of Virat Kohli and why Yashasvi Jaiswal will be the new face of Indian cricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on a sensational victory for England after they pulled off the most unlikely of victories in Hyderabad.They discuss the sensational performances of Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley, and another flawless display of captaincy from Ben Stokes. We also ask where it all went wrong for Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, with Michael raising questions about his captaincy decisions.Cricket icon David 'Bumble' Lloyd joins the show to give us his thoughts on the series and England's development under Brendon McCullum and Stokes. He explains to us how he believes Test cricket can be kept thriving and talks about his departure from Sky, too.Plus, we discuss another thriller of a Test match in Australia as the West Indies picked up their first win Down Under since 1997! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club is back!Ben, Mike and Phil take a look at England's upcoming tour to India and ask the question on every cricket fans lips: can Bazball work in the toughest conditions in Test cricket?We look at how the England bowling line-up will be formed in the absence of Ben Stokes, who has been chosen as a specialist batsman for the tour, and we discuss how much the hosts will be affected by the absence of star man Virat Kohli.Hear also from the Telegraph's chief cricket correspondent Nick Hoult, who gives us the latest from Hyderabad including the ongoing situation with Shoaib Bashir. The spinner has been sent back to the UK from Abu Dhabi after being denied a visa for India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Michael are joined by the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult to look back on an incredible eight weeks.England recovered from the worst possible start to draw the series 2-2 with Stuart Broad delivering the final blow to Australia in his last act as a cricketer.We pay tribute to Broad and ask if it is the right time for him to call it a day.Zak Crawley was one of England's stars of the summer and he speaks to Michael about his turnaround in form and what really happened with the celebrations on Monday evening.We also look ahead to the upcoming ODI World Cup and what England's Test team will look like in India at the start of next year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on a frustrating fourth Test which ended in a draw after rain washed out most of the final two days.Australia have now retained the Ashes and the best England can hope for is a drawn series.We look back on the previous three Tests to see what England could have done differently and also address if anything could have been done over the weekend to ensure more overs were bowled.Legendary broadcaster Piers Morgan joins the guys to discuss his frustrations at the series being drawn, his love of cricket and his admiration for England skipper Ben Stokes.Plus, we check in with the Telegraph’s Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult ahead of the final Test at the Oval.Telegraph subscribers have the chance to win two tickets to the final/deciding Ashes test on Saturday 29 July, courtesy of IG. To enter, visit telegraph.co.uk/extraSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Michael are joined by the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult on the eve of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.The guys take a close look at England's team and in particular the selection of Jimmy Anderson, who has been recalled at his home ground in place of Ollie Robinson.Australia opener David Warner joins the show to discuss a thrilling series so far, his retirement plans and, of course, Stuart Broad.Plus, we recap a thrilling few games in the Women’s Ashes..See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on another thriller at Headingley as England kept the Ashes alive after the series delivered another tense finish.They catch up with England spinner Jack Leach, who is no stranger to final day drama at Headingley. Injury ruled Leach out of the Ashes but he tells us how Brendon McCullum turned his career around on and off the pitch. Leach also expresses his disappointment that there will be no Test match in Leeds the next time Australia are in town for the 2027 series.Plus, we reflect on the women's Ashes and check in with the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult to find out how both sides will spend their downtime between Tests.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on another chaotic Ashes Test match after Australia snuck home to take a 2-0 lead.Mike and Phil have differing opinions regarding the controversial Jonny Bairstow stumping which has divided the cricket world.Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg joins the show to offer his opinion on the matter and discuss the injury to Nathan Lyon, which he feels could be a pivotal moment in the series.We also check in with the Telegraph’s Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult ahead of the crucial third Test match at Headingley.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the second Ashes Test, Michael, Phil and Ben sit down with England legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott to discuss Australia’s win at Edgbaston and what England need to do if they are to come from behind to win the series. Sir Geoffrey expresses his concerns over certain aspects of 'Bazball' and says the team should join a circus if all they are interested in is entertainment!Plus, we dissect the team announcement with Josh Tongue selected in place of Moeen Ali and reflect on the defeat for England women in their Ashes opener.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Phil and Ben unpack a remarkable start to the Ashes series which saw Australia sneak home at Edgbaston with just two wickets to spare.The guys break down what England need to do ahead of Lord's to level the series and why hope is far from lost for Ben Stokes' side.Australian legend Adam Gilchrist joins us from Down Under to give us his reaction to the result. He also offers up a bit of expert wicketkeeping advice for Jonny Bairstow after he came under fire for some costly errors.Plus, we get the latest from the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult regarding Moeen Ali as well as the other headlines from the England camp.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Phil and Ben are back ahead of a massive summer for English cricket!Australia are in town ahead of one of the most anticipated series in years and joining the guys in the studio is the man who was leading Australia during the last Ashes series, Justin Langer.He opens up on his acrimonious departure from Cricket Australia and why he still feels such a personal connection to the current squad. We get his thoughts on England's impressive 18 months under Brendon McCullum and he reveals the true story behind the famous 'bin kicking' incident at Headingley in 2019.We also check in with the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult from Edgbaston ahead of the first Test with Moeen Ali likely to play following his retirement U-turn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Phil and Ben are here for the final time this year to recap England's historic 3-0 series win in Pakistan and look back on an incredible seven months for English cricket.The guys pick out some of their stars of the recent series including Harry Brook and ask if Rehan Ahmed will be in England's strongest side by the time the Ashes comes around next year. Elsewhere, we look at where the likes of Jofra Archer and Jonny Bairstow can fit into the side given the depth on display in Pakistan.One man who might be looking to feature for the Test side next year is Sam Curran. The all-rounder joins the show to discuss his fantastic year, which was crowned by winning the T20 World Cup in November. Curran talks up his red-ball chances and also outlines how he will be watching the upcoming IPL draw, where he is expected to fetch a hefty fee!And with the dust settling on 2022, the guys discuss what we can expect to see in 2023 when Australia are in town to defend the Ashes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Phil & Ben look back on England's first series win in Pakistan for 22 years as Ben Stokes guided his side to yet another test match win, making it 8 wins in 9 since he took over.There's high praise from Michael for Harry Brook following his scintillating display with the bat and a mention for Mark Wood too after Shoaib Akhtar gave him advice on the podcast last week on how to bowl faster!The Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult joins the show from Karachi to reflect on England's win and give a bit more insight into the sickness bug that has infected the camp.And our guest this week is the former England spinner Shaun Udal, he was part of the last England side to tour Pakistan in 2005, we get his verdict on the win and he opens up about his struggles with Parkinson's disease which he was diagnosed with in 2019.Help raise money for Parkinson's disease https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on England's sensational win over Pakistan in their first match there in 17 years.Jimmy Anderson and Ollie Robinson starred with the ball while four of the batting line-up grabbed themselves a Test century. But it was the captaincy of Ben Stokes that was most impressive - Michael called it the best he's ever seen in a Test match!Joining the show this week is the man nicknamed the Rawalpindi Express, Shoaib Akhtar. He discusses England's win, why their aggressive style is good for Test cricket and also the pitch which looked destined to leave us with a draw.We also get his views on fast bowling, how players can work to improve their pace and his memories of dismissing Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar with the very first ball he bowled to him!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Phil and Ben are back to look ahead to England's tour of Pakistan, their first away trip under the guidance of Brendon McCullum.The England head coach sits down with the guys to discuss a whirlwind start to his tenure and what he is expecting for his first Test series on foreign soil.McCullum explains why he was not that interested in the job to begin with, why Ben Stokes is so special and even picks between Kane Williamson or Joe Root.The guys also give their thoughts on England's World Cup win earlier this month and Michael explains why he is skeptical about the rumoured £400 million investment in the Hundred.Plus we talk Ben Stokes decision to donate his march fees to the Pakistan flood appeal, you can donate here https://www.dec.org.uk/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and Ben are joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on an incredible summer for English red-ball cricket which saw them win six Tests out of seven.Attention now turns to the winter tour of Pakistan where Brendon McCullum's aggressive tactics will be tested away from home for the first time, but the guys think England can continue their impressive form before the all important Ashes series in 2023.We also get Steve's take on reports he has applied for the role of national team selector and what he thinks he could bring to the role, as well as looking forward to next month's T20 World Cup.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Ben Wright speak to Sir Andrew Strauss on his high performance review, what exactly it entails and how, by 2024, he wants real change to have taken place.The boys also look ahead to England's deciding Test with South Africa, and discuss what Jonny Bairstow's freak golfing injury means for their fortunes and whether Alex Hales should still be left out in the cold?Saturday's culmination of the Hundred is reviewed, with a consensus that the women's matches provided more entertainment than the men's.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Phil and Ben look back on England's comfortable win in the second test with South Africa which levels the series between the pair heading into the third and final match.There's praise for Ben Stokes performance with bat and ball as well as his captaincy which seems to be evolving with each match played.Elsewhere there's finally some praise for Zak Crawley following a difficult summer.Our guest this week is none other than former England captain Joe Root! He joins the podcast to discuss how it feels to be re integrated into the side without the burden of captaincy, his close bond with new skipper Ben Stokes and also why this England side is the funnest he has ever played in.Away from the test side, Mike says it's time the Welsh Fire were disbanded for their own good as they continue to struggle in the Hundred and there's sympathy for the village side who were bowled out for just nine runs!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Phil and Ben unpack England's humbling defeat to South Africa and discuss whether it is a wake up call for their aggressive approach or simply a blip that Brendon McCullum needs to forget.The guys are joined by former Proteas skipper Graeme Smith, who says McCullum's tactics are not sustainable at the highest level. Smith also gives his verdict on England's struggling opening partnership and his plans to revolutionise T20 cricket in South Africa.Phil gives us the latest from the Hundred and we discuss the upcoming Ben Stokes documentary.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricketclub |Email: [email protected] |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Phil and Ben are back in the studio with a very special guest as they build up to the return of Test cricket!The legendary Sir Geoffrey Boycott joins the guys to discuss his new book, Being Geoffrey Boycott, which details his 18-year career which spanned 108 Tests for England.We get his take on the current England setup and the impact of 'Bazball'. Geoffrey also explains why Joe Root stands alone as the best batsman in World Cricket, and he has a message for the ECB regarding their high performance review.Plus, The Telegraph's Charlie Morgan joins the show after facing a machine replication of the South African pace attack. He fills us in on what it's really like to face Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Marco Jansen.Telegraph subscribers can enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on Being Geoffrey Boycott by visiting the Telegraph Extra website (telegraph.co.uk/extra).Check out the video of Charlie vs the South African pace attack here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2022/08/16/what-really-like-face-south-africa-pace-attack/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Phil and Ben sit down with South Africa and Essex spinner Simon Harmer as he prepares to face England later this month.He opens up about how close he was to playing for England, what the secret to his recent form has been and also why he thinks 'Bazball' is not just good for England, but a positive for wider Test cricket.We also look back at the opening week of the Hundred. Michael and Phil feel the competition has underwhelmed in its opening week and that more needs to be done to entice young fans and families.The guys also pay tribute to the late, great, Shane Warne as he features heavily in this week's 'Free Hit' as the man who delivered the most brutal sledging to both Mike and Phil!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on yet another series defeat for England's white-ball cricketers after a chastening loss to South Africa. Although England have gone through a home summer without a white-ball series win for the first time since 2013, the boys say it is too soon to panic.Jason Roy's struggles with the bat have been a talking point but Vaughany says it is important Matthew Mott and Jos Buttler stand by him if England are to stand any chance of winning the World Cup in October.England's women, on the other hand, have had a summer to remember. After navigating their home matches undefeated, they are now in action in the Commonwealth Games and are hoping to top it all off with a gold medal. Sophia Dunkley, one of the young stars of the team, joins the guys from Birmingham to discuss the summer, the Commonwealth games, taking inspiration from the Lionesses and the future of the women's game.Plus, we talk about the return of the Hundred and give YOU the opportunity to have a free hit at Phil!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on yet another frustrating series for new England white-ball captain Jos Buttler. After levelling the ODI series with South Africa, England were forced to settle for a draw after the deciding match at Headingley was rained off.We discuss Buttler's stuttering start to life as skipper and draw comparisons with Joe Root's tenure as Test captain, suggesting that Buttler, like Root, is suffering from a lack of support whilst also dealing with a packed schedule.Our guest this week is the Indian cricket legend Ravi Shastri. After having profound success as both a player and a coach, he has now established himself as one of the leading commentators in the game. Shastri discusses some of the highlights from his glittering career, how he thinks the IPL will develop into a two season competition and gives us his take on 'Bazball'.We also discuss a remarkable innings from Glamorgan's Sam Northeast, who hit 410 not out in the County Championship before a declaration denied him the chance to break Brian Lara's record of 501! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England's one day cricketers are struggling to get going under their new captain Jos Buttler. After suffering a series defeat to India over the weekend, they were soundly beaten in their opening ODI against South Africa on Tuesday too.To make matters worse, test captain Ben Stokes announced on Monday that he will be stepping away from 50 over cricket, citing that his body can no longer cope with all three formats of the game.Ben, Michael and Phil discuss Stokes decision and in particular his parting statement which seemed to take aim at those who run the game. We also hear from former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who tells us that he fears for the future of test cricket if something is not done to safeguard players.Our guest this week is one of the finest fast bowlers to ever play the game, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram joins the show to give us his take on Stokes retirement, discuss his own glittering career and his love for LancashireAnd we look back on a thrilling finish to the Vitality Blast final too!Email: [email protected] |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.