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ECB CEO Richard Gould joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Darren Gough and David "Bumble" Lloyd for the latest episode of Stick to Cricket, discussing Ashes ticket prices, the lack of Test cricket in the North next year, and the biggest challenges facing English and international cricket - Brought to you by Betfair. Gould gives an insight into life as ECB CEO, the finances behind English cricket and the relationship between the 18 counties and The Hundred. The panel also discuss broadcast rights, the growing influence of franchise leagues and what the ICC's Future Tours Programme could mean for international cricket. Attention then turns to England, with the team reviewing the past year and discussing the importance of winning trophies. Gould also reveals whether England could follow other major sports teams with an Amazon or Netflix documentary and explains how the ECB plans to continue growing the women's game. Elsewhere, the conversation turns to the widening financial gap between cricketing nations, the challenges facing the global game and what can be done to protect international cricket. Plus, the panel debate Ashes ticket prices, the importance of Test cricket in the North and put your community questions to one of the most influential figures in English cricket. Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🙌 🏏 2:46 - ICC Future Tour Plans and Franchise Leagues 7:37 - Life as ECB CEO and Money in English Cricket 11:13 - The 18 Counties and the The Hundred 15:10 - Broadcast Rights 22:42 - England’s Year Reviewed 25:42 - Could England do an Amazon or Netflix Documentary? 30:13 - Growth of the Women’s Game 33:17 - Winning Trophies and Hardest Parts of the Job 42:26 - The Widening Gap of Nations and Global Finances 49:21 - Ashes Ticket Prices and Northern Test Venues 57:35 - Community Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Darren Gough and David "Bumble" Lloyd discuss Harry Brook's incredible talent, England's Ashes preparations and the latest changes to the Test set-up under Stephen Fleming - Brought to you by Betfair. The panel discuss Fleming's arrival and what it could mean for England, while attention also turns to Marcus Trescothick's future and whether a return to county cricket could be his next move. The team then look ahead to the Ashes, debating England's choice of venues and the grounds that could prove crucial throughout the series. The conversation then turns to Harry Brook, with the panel comparing his talent to Kevin Pietersen and discussing what makes him such a unique player. Vaughan also explains why he believes Brook can win England a white-ball trophy as the team debate just how far he can go in the game. Elsewhere, the team discuss whether there is simply too much cricket being played, England's ODI series against Sri Lanka and react to Darren Lehmann's comments on the importance of county cricket ahead of the Ashes. Plus, the panel look back on their favourite Mark Wood moments and there's plenty more laughs and strong opinions along the way. Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🙌 🏏 0:00 - Morning Banter & Golf Tournaments 1:51 - Darren Gough Arrives, Yorkshire Talk 5:17 - Cooking Contests 12:50 - England’s Chaotic Eight Months 15:51 - Stephen Fleming In, Bazball Assessed 22:23 - Trescothik, the Coaching Market & Lancs Watch 27:40 - Ashes Venues & Ticket Debate 35:10 - Cruises & Robot Mowers 42:04 - KP vs Harry Brook 47:28 - County Run-In & Community Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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’s 3:18 - Jackson Warne joins 13:15 - ‘The Ball of the Century’ 19:40 - Growing up with Dad 24:00 - Kylie, Ed Sheeran and the orange wicket 34:52 - Life at Sky 48:00 - Building the greatest XI  53:36 - Why Shane Warne never captained Australia 1:00:07 - The Shane Warne legacy 1:07:52 - Community questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/958f17166 Read the full story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62je2384g1o 0:00 - England hire Kevin Pietersen 15:14 - Studio catch up 22:53 - Hat-tricks 25:02 - Pakistan chaos 30:47 - Shahid Afridi 36:58 - Ollie Robinson’s summer 44:30 - Betfair’s Ashes odds 46:33 - Ashes ticket prices 56:20 - Wedding helicopter 1:04:58 - Community questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 life 6:04 - No Ashes venue in the North 14:38 - Discipline, curfews and Brian Clough 19:51 - Manchester United 22:46 - England’s last nine months 28:52 - Growing up in Yorkshire cricket 40:07 - Fred Trueman stories 45:15 - The 100th hundred at Headingley 1:00:42 - Technique and Boycott’s all time XI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.com 0:00 - Welcome to Headingley 5:53 - Brydon Carse and England’s off field problems 13:45 - Ramiz Raja joins 23:55 - Raja on running the PCB 28:48 - Imran Khan 36:01 - England’s magnificent seam attack 41:22 - No Ashes Test at Headingley 50:33 - Dressing room tales 53:14 - Lord’s preview and Australia’s batting issues 59:00 - Community questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.com Fielders moving and gamesmanship — 3:57 Football chat — 6:49 The Hundred final — 12:58 Is The Hundred good for the county game? — 16:39 Young talent & fast-tracking — 22:10 Stephen Fleming appointed & Root back as captain — 29:07 Bangladesh beat Australia & Pakistan preview — 47:07 Village cricket clips & community questions — 55:16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 & BBQ 13:14 - Myth buster: the imaginary dog walk in India 27:47 - The 2005 bowling attack 31:25 - Trent Bridge: Brett Lee and Warne 35:17 - Bowling Buddies 41:57 - Retirement chat 51:25 - Picking his best XI 57:34 - Community questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 late 10:12 - 100 at Lord's and taking on Australia 12:43 - Sledging and captaincy plans 17:31 - The Gabba and beating Australia 27:28 - Batting with Virat Kohli 42:37 - Fame, fans and social media 49:31 - The future of Test cricket 58:32 - Quickfire questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.