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Stick to Cricket returns as David “Bumble” Lloyd, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Sir Alastair Cook react to a huge week at the T20 World Cup, brought to you by Betfair!The panel review India’s dismantling of Pakistan and dig into what the result means in the context of cricket’s biggest rivalry. They also debate whether India and Pakistan should take things back to the longest format, and if a Test series in England could ever become a reality.Attention then turns to India’s growing dominance and the big question: who can actually stop them going all the way? The team also discuss the rise of 14 year old Indian sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and what his emergence says about the depth of talent coming through.England’s campaign is put under the microscope as the panel debate whether they’ve done enough to squeeze through, and whether changes behind the scenes could follow if England crash out. There’s also chat around Harry Brook, pressure, and whether this could be his defining moment on the world stage.Elsewhere, Italy, Sri Lanka and New Zealand get their flowers after impressive performances, while the team reflect on what’s made this tournament so unpredictable.The episode then takes a nostalgic turn as Bumble, Vaughany, Tuffers and Cooky each bring in personal items from their playing careers, sparking stories, laughter and memories from dressing rooms, tours and iconic moments.Funny, opinionated and packed with brilliant cricket chat, this is one of the best episodes of Stick to Cricket so far.00:00 - Intro14:37 - T20 World Cup16:46 - England's Campaign21:40 - India v Pakistan28:00 - Double Super Over in T20 World Cup!46:12 - Nostalgic ItemsSubscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket 🙌🏏FOLLOW STICK TO CRICKET ON SOCIAL 👇🏏Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sticktocricket/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577370443364TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sticktocricketX - https://x.com/StickToCricketSUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HEREhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapCricket?sub_confirmation=1SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HEREhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapBreakdownSUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletterSUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP UShttps://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUSSUBSCRIBE TO NOT JUST FOOTBALLwww.youtube.com/@TheOverlapNotJustFootball?sub_confirmation=1SUBSCRIBE TO STICK TO RUGBY HEREhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapRugbyLISTEN TO OUR PODCASTSStick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4OThe Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639Not Just Football - https://podfollow.com/1772633121----------------------------------------------------------------------

Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, David “Bumble” Lloyd and Phil Tufnell are joined by Mark Butcher for an honest, wide-ranging episode covering the past, present and future of the game.Butcher reflects on his early cricketing memories, his Test career and the moment he nearly walked away from the sport altogether, while the panel swap stories from life on tour, dressing-room culture and the characters who shaped their careers.The conversation then turns to coaching and punditry, with a frank debate on how the modern game has changed, why players now want specialist support, and whether cricket risks losing something along the way.Attention shifts to the structure of English cricket, as the panel discuss spin bowling, whether the county game needs more teams, Andrew Strauss’ high-performance review and what the domestic summer could look like in the years ahead. There’s also debate over The Hundred and whether it could eventually return to a T20 format.The episode closes with Butcher’s musical talent, memories and community questions.Honest, funny and unfiltered, this is Stick to Cricket at its best.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket. 🙌🏏00:00 - Intro14:40 - Life as a Cricket Pundit17:40 - Should Players Have Their Own Batting Coaches?25:55 - Mark Butcher's Cricketing Memories41:24 - Where Can Cricket Improve?1:03:00 - Mark Butcher's Love for Music1:07:40 - Community Questions

Stick to Cricket returns as David “Bumble” Lloyd, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Mark Butcher, stepping in for Alastair Cook, are joined by Jimmy Anderson, brought to you by Betfair.A few weeks on from England’s Ashes defeat, the panel reflect on how they feel now the dust has settled. Was it simply Australia being better, or are England’s deeper problems becoming impossible to ignore? There’s a frank debrief on what went wrong, what still frustrates and what lessons have to be learned.Jimmy Anderson joins the show to discuss his pre-season, how he’s still performing at the highest level at his age, and what keeps driving him.The conversation then turns to what comes next for England, with the panel debating the team’s direction and why the next few months could be crucial for those running the game.The Harry Brook controversy is revisited as opinions remain split, raising questions around leadership, pressure, and how England manage their biggest talents. The discussion also focuses on England’s management and whether major decisions are approaching behind the scenes.Looking ahead to the T20 World Cup, the panel break down why India are overwhelming favourites, the controversy surrounding Bangladesh’s omission, and Pakistan’s decision to boycott their game against India, a situation still causing huge debate across the cricketing world.Honest, opinionated and unfiltered, this episode reflects on the Ashes while asking the big questions England can’t avoid.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket 🙌🏏00:00 - Intro07:30 - Anderson’s continuing career22:20 - Ashes unpacked46:20 - Cricket’s drinking culture56:00 - T20 World Cup1:10:00 - Community questions

Mark Waugh joins the Stick to Cricket team for a wide-ranging conversation on his career, iconic moments and what life was really like playing at the very top of the game. 🏏Mark reflects on representing Australia alongside his twin brother Steve, what that dynamic was like in the dressing room, and how their careers intertwined on the biggest stages. He also shares memories of playing with some of the game’s greats, including Shane Warne, and discusses the qualities that set players like Steve Smith and Joe Root apart.The conversation moves through Mark’s standout moments in international cricket, the pressures of playing for Australia, and what it takes to sustain success over a long career. He also puts together his All-Time XI, explaining the players who made the biggest impression on him and why they earned their place.There are also plenty of laughs as Mark looks back on his battles with Phil Tufnell, sharing some hilarious stories from their time facing off on the field and what made those contests so memorable.Insightful, relaxed and full of great stories, this episode offers a brilliant look at one of Australian cricket’s most elegant batters and the moments that defined his journey.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🙌🏏00:00 - Intro02:00 - Growing up14:20 - Playing County Cricket in England25:00 - Test Career and Australia30:20 - Life After Cricket

Australia have lifted the Ashes urn after a dominant 4–1 series win. Mark Waugh joins Alastair Cook, David “Bumble” Lloyd, Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan to reflect on a campaign that raised big questions for England - brought to you by Betfair.The panel break down how Australia got the job done, the key moments that defined the series, and why England ultimately fell short once again down under. From tactical missteps to missed opportunities, there’s an honest discussion about whether this Ashes will be remembered as a disaster for England or a necessary reality check.There is also a focus on the positives England can cling to, with Jacob Bethell’s breakthrough performances offering genuine hope for the future. Mark gives his view on what Bethell brings, whether he can become a key figure moving forward and how England should build around emerging talent.Attention then turns to the Harry Brook controversy, after it emerged the England T20 captain was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer the night before an Ashes warm-up game, the growing pressure on England’s leadership, and whether this series marks the end of BazBall as we know it. The team debate Brendon McCullum’s future, what changes, if any, need to happen behind the scenes, and Alastair Cook opens up on reports suggesting he could join the coaching set-up.Insightful, honest and full of strong opinions, this episode wraps up the Ashes and asks the big questions England can’t avoid as they look ahead.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🙌🏏00:00: Intro14:10: Show Starts18:00: Brilliant Bethell27:15: Harry Brook Controversy38:00: Would Cook Coach England?52:05: End of Series Questions

The Stick to Cricket team are back in Melbourne to react to a huge moment in the Ashes, as England finally end their long wait for a Test win in Australia - Brought to you by Betfair! 🏏The panel reflect on a fast-paced, two-day Test at the MCG and debate whether fans deserved more cricket, with questions raised about pitch preparation and whether an extra game should have been played. Alastair Cook gives his honest view on the surface and explains why he feels partly responsible for how conditions played out, while the team also pay tribute to Shane Warne’s incredible legacy at the MCG.With England breaking a drought that stretches back years, the conversation turns to how long it has really been since they last tasted victory down under and why Michael Vaughan believes Australia were there for the taking this series. There’s strong discussion around England’s management, whether changes are needed moving forward, and what this win actually means for the remainder of the series.The team also give their verdict on Zak Crawley’s series so far, Shoaib Bashir’s future and what England should take from this performance as they look ahead to the final Test.Insightful, honest and full of debate, this episode breaks down a landmark win and asks the big question: where does England go from here?Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🙌🏏00:00 - Intro07:38 - Show Starts12:00 - England Commentators V Aussie Commentators20:49 - The last time England won in Australia 22:15 - Noosa25:50 - Were Australia beatable?31:44 - Should England’s management stay?55:42 - Tuffers' batting demo58:50 - Community Questions