The Telegraph Cricket Podcast

After a thrilling month of red ball cricket for England, it has been a week to forget for the white ball side.Jos Buttler's opening T20 series as captain against India ended in a 2-1 defeat and his first ODI against the same opponent could not have gone much worse. The World Champions were bowled out for just 110 with Roy, Root and Stokes all going for ducks. Micheal, Phil and Ben unpack the thrashing and ask if it is simply a blip or if major surgery is needed with the T20 World Cup less than 100 days away.Our guest this week is India spin bowling legend Ravi Ashwin, he speaks at length about his concerns for the one day game, his thoughts on 'Bazball" and what can be done in England to develop more spinners moving forward.Away from the action on the field we get stuck into the best of your emails and discuss the elaborate fake IPL scam in India designed to con Russian gamblers.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.

England's cricketers continue to entertain under the guidance of Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. After completing a clean sweep against New Zealand, they chased down a record of 378 runs, with ease, to see off India at Edgbaston to win the delayed fifth test and claim a series draw.Mike, Phil and Ben unpack the incredible win and ask what is the limit for this current side who have now made it four test wins on the bounce following the arrival of Brendon McCullum.We also speak with former Managing Director of Men's cricket at the ECB Ashely Giles. He opens up about a turbulent final few months in charge which culminated in a heavy Ashes defeat in Australia. He also gives us his take on the exciting new era for England cricket following the appointments of McCullum and Stokes.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.

Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on a series clean sweep for England after they wrapped up their Test series against New Zealand in quick fashion on Monday.They discuss the growing partnership between head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes and ask if it will be more of the same when India arrive later this week for their rearranged Test.As Test cricket enters a new era, things are quite the opposite for the one-day side. Influential captain Eoin Morgan has announced he will be retiring from international cricket after spending months struggling for form and fitness. We pay tribute to Morgan and discuss the likelihood of Jos Buttler replacing him as captain.And we hear also from New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult. He sat down with Michael and Ben during the series to discuss lining up against his former captain McCullum, playing alongside Buttler and how he keeps himself fit by playing all formats of the game.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.

On the eve of the third and final Test with New Zealand, Ben, Phil and Michael sit down with England's batting coach and former opener Marcus Trescothick to discuss what has changed in such a short space of time since the arrival of new head coach Brendon McCullum.The boys also get his take on the lack of English coaches in the game as well as his own aspirations to become a head coach and what it's like to work with the likes of Root, Bairstow and Lees on a daily basis.We also get stuck into England's one-day side after their record breaking innings against the Netherlands, and ask if captain Eoin Morgan is running out of time ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year.And after the chaos of last week at Trent Bridge, the mailbag makes a welcome return to the show!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 Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Ben Wright react to an incredible win for England over New Zealand in the second test at Trent Bridge.The three pay tribute to a sensational innings from Johnny Bairstow after he hit the second fastest hundred in English test cricket history to secure a win for his side and first test series win for new head coach Brendan McCullum against the side he used to captain.We also hear from former Black Caps skipper Jeremy Coney, he sat down with Vaugany and Tuffers in Nottingham to discuss what impact McCullum could have on the England side and also to help the guys pick their all time Cricket 'Characters' eleven!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.

Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan and entertainment all-rounder Phil Tufnell are joined by the Telegraph's Ben Wright for a new podcast dedicated to all things cricket! They'll be bringing you analysis from the dizzy heights of the international game all the way down the weird and wonderful world of village cricket.In this second episode, the boys interview left-handed batting legend David Gower, discussing England's opening batsmen, his infamous Tiger Moth flyover and his ultimate dream XI.Tuffers, Vaughany & Ben also analyse England's match with NZ including Joe Root's match-winning century and the new captaincy era under Ben Stokes. And as always, the chaps chew over your questions & cricket conundrums from the past week. 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.

England cricket legends Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell are joined by the Telegraph's Ben Wright for a brand new podcast dedicated to all things cricket! They'll be bringing you analysis from the dizzy heights of the international game all the way down the weird and wonderful world of village cricket.For the first episode we have drafted in a very special guest. The Managing Director of England cricket Rob Key is in conversation with Vaughany, Tuffers and Ben. He speaks in detail about his transition from broadcasting to the boardroom at the ECB, the appointment of Brendon McCullum, and his plans to overhaul domestic cricket.We also get his verdict on the Hundred, courtesy of the brightest contributor on the podcast, eight year old Megan, who is never afraid to tell it like it is!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 Vaughan and Phil Tufnell want you to join them and the Telegraph's Ben Wright for a celebration of cricket in all its glory and absurdity. First episode out this Wednesday, follow to join the club! 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.