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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 - Intro14:10 - Modern cricket thoughts20:55 - Brian Lara in the nets23:02 - Bowling Michael Atherton25:45 - Malcolm Marshall35:40 - West Indies Future50:55 - Courtney or Curtley1:01:25 - Community Questions

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 & Banter11:06 - Show Begins11:16 - Ben Stokes Retirement Bombshell25:25 - 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 Month1:17:31 - Community Questions

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 Botham01:58 - Ben Stokes Controversy17:36 - The Future of Test Cricket34:12 - The No Ball & Fishing Gear Story37:13 - Viv Richards - Best Ever?42:58 - Peak Powers & the '86 Ashes49:26 - Croc River Story59:55 - Bat Demo

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 Intro07:58 Stokes & Atkinson drama13:15 Rob Key's press conference16:01 Do curfews work?28:41 Test reaction and preview38:40 Root captaincy54:30 Alex Hartley and Kate Cross join

Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David “Bumble” Lloyd are joined by Liam Livingstone — brought to you by Betfair.The episode begins with a look ahead to England’s upcoming Test match against New Zealand, as the panel debate team selection and who should get the nod.Liam then reflects on his experiences in the IPL, discussing what it’s like playing in the competition and revealing one rule change he believes could improve both the playing and viewing experience.The conversation turns to 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has taken the IPL by storm. The panel discussed his remarkable rise, incredible talent, and just how high his ceiling could be.Livingstone also opens up about his long absence from the England setup, revealing where the problems began, the conversations he’s had with Rob Key and Brendon McCullum, and whether he still has ambitions of pulling on an England shirt again.0:00 Intro09:06 England vs New Zealand12:45 IPL system17:10 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sweeps awards26:33 RCB and Andy Flower32:24 Liam's England situation59:36 Village Cricket reactions01:04:05 Community Questions

Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David “Bumble” Lloyd are joined by special guest Monty Panesar — brought to you by Betfair.The conversation starts with life after cricket, as Monty reveals he’s still as competitive as ever and regularly playing sport.Monty reflects on how he first got into cricket and the journey that eventually led him to representing England on the biggest stage. While he looks back fondly on his career, he also opens up about the struggles he faced along the way and some of the regrets he still carries.The panel also revisit Shane Warne’s famous comments about Monty, a topic that’s followed him throughout his career, and hear his honest thoughts on the criticism.There are plenty of great memories too, including England’s iconic 2009 Ashes victory, his partnership with Jimmy Anderson, and the toughest batter he ever bowled against.The discussion also turns to the Steve Smith situation 🍿And of course, we had to talk spin bowling. Is spin dying in cricket? Who are England’s key spin options moving forward? And what does the future look like for spinners in the modern game?0:00 Intro17:07 How Monty got into cricket21:51 Monty's England career30:13 Warne comments37:15 Ashes & England memories39:40 Steve Smith44:41 Spin options46:22 Bashir's situationFOLLOW 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 HERE https://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, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David “Bumble” Lloyd are joined by special guest Darren Gough — brought to you by Betfair.In this episode, Gough opens up about the injuries that forced him into retirement, his unexpected journey on Strictly Come Dancing, and how a show he initially hated quickly became something he loved.The team also reflects on Gough’s career, life after cricket, and the transition away from the game.A major talking point is the England selector role, as Darren reveals all... from applying for the job, to learning he’d been rejected, and the England side he would have picked.Plus, the panel takes a closer look at the current England setup, Brendon McCullum’s future, and the future of England’s development structure.00:00- Intro07:00- Knee Surgery Story15:44 -European League Explained26:27- England Selector Job Interview50:09- Regional Lions Pathway01:01:51- English Coaches Debate01:04:54-Community Questions01:08:04- Bazball Under Pressure01:11:28- Future Roles And Mentoring

Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David Lloyd are back – brought to you by Betfair.This week, Tuffers gives his reaction to the dramatic ending to West Ham vs Arsenal, before the panel dive into the latest England news.The team discuss reports that Marcus North is set to become England’s new selector — is it the right appointment?There’s also a closer look at England’s batting options, including Emilio Gay and James Rew, while Ben Stokes returns to action ahead of England’s clash with New Zealand next month.Plus, Hardik Pandya makes headlines again following reports around his social media activity after missing recent games through injury.0:00 - Intro03:02 - West Ham v Arsenal reaction11:02 - New England selector19:21 - Coaching development21:04 - Batting options32:34 - Pandya drama35:30 - IPL42:30 - Women's T20 World Cup preview43:22 - Community questions