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Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David "Bumble" Lloyd debate the future of Jimmy Anderson, England’s coaching setup, the upcoming Ashes and whether South Africa are now the best team in the world - Brought to you by Betfair.

The panel discuss Jimmy Anderson’s future, with Vaughan explaining why Lancashire should be desperate to keep him, while Cook reveals details of his conversation with the England legend.

Attention then turns to England’s coaching setup, with the team debating Brendon McCullum’s record of getting teams over the line and questioning whether coaches should be attending matches after signing their contracts.

With the Ashes on the horizon, Vaughan gives his verdict on why facing Australia could be the easiest series on England’s upcoming schedule. The panel also assess Scott Boland’s importance to the Australian side and discuss Marnus Labuschagne’s recent struggles and poor run of form.

Elsewhere, the team debate whether South Africa are currently the best team in the world and ask a big question: if cricket had its own Ballon d'Or, who would be winning it?

Plus, Vaughan takes us behind the scenes of his meeting with internet sensation Kai Cenat, before the panel have a special birthday surprise for the former England captain!

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0:00 - Bumble’s Gifts: Cheese and Lancashire Sauce

1:58 - Holiday Stories: Sotogrande and Japan

7:56 - Jimmy Anderson Released by Lancashire

21:48 - England's Tri-Series and White-Ball Bowling

25:31 - Coaching Staff Absences

29:20 - England in Australia and World Cup Odds

31:50 - South Africa Beat Australia and the Jack Leach Debate

35:49 - Australia's Mistakes, Boland and Lyon

40:07 - Labuschagne's Slump and Warner's Verdict

48:36 - Community Questions, Predictions and Birthday Cake

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Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David "Bumble" Lloyd are joined by former England spinner Graeme Swann to share stories from his playing days, reflect on some of English cricket’s biggest characters and discuss the state of the game today. 🏏

Swann looks back on some memorable moments from his career, including Andrew Strauss’s captaincy, the infamous story of Monty Panesar driving down the hard shoulder and England’s tour of South Africa under Nasser Hussain. He also reflects on his early days at Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire, idolising Allan Lamb and the elbow injury that brought his final Ashes tour into focus. Along the way, Swann shares some hilarious stories from his career that are guaranteed to get the panel laughing!

The panel revisit the challenge of facing Mitchell Johnson, discuss Sir Geoffrey Boycott’s famous self-belief and debate the current state of English spin bowling. Swann also opens up about the differences between coaching and commentary, his relationship with Kevin Pietersen and what it takes to get the best out of players.

Plus, there are stories about Swann’s appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, his all-time best XI, Sachin Tendulkar in New York and questions from the Stick to Cricket community. The conversation even takes a detour into Newcastle and the SAS!

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0:00 - Intro

3:05 - Strauss's captaincy stories

11:08 - Monty's drive down the hard shoulder

15:08 - Nasser and the South Africa tour

25:19 - Northants, Notts and idolising Alan Lamb

32:00 - Strictly Come Dancing

36:21 - Elbow injury and the final Ashes tour

42:41 - Facing Mitchell Johnson and Boycott's self-belief

48:41 - The state of English spin bowling

57:27 - Coaching vs commentary and the KP relationship

1:00:33 - Swann's Best XI and Tendulkar in New York

1:08:19 - Community questions, Newcastle and SAS

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Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David "Bumble" Lloyd and Darren Gough are joined by England Lions head coach Jonathan Trott to discuss his coaching journey, his ambitions to manage England’s Test side and the challenge of developing the next generation of talent. 🏏

Trott opens up about his goals to become England’s main head coach, how the opportunity to work with the England Lions came about and the questions he faced during his interview for the top job. He also explains what life looks like during the winter with the Lions and what he tells players when coaching franchise teams around the world.

The panel also discuss England’s mindset, with Trott sharing his thoughts on the importance of preparation, mentality and getting the best out of players at the highest level. He reflects on working with captains Joe Root and Harry Brook, discussing the challenges of managing Brook as captain and his role within the wider team.

Plus, Trott gives his verdict on Harry Brook’s incredible talent and potential, while the conversation takes an unexpected turn as the panel revisit the infamous Wahab Riaz pad incident.

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00:00 - Intro

05:45 - Coaching Franchise Cricket

12:16 - The Lions Job & Winter Plans

19:58 - Interviewing for England Head Coach

22:04 - The Wahab Riaz Pad Incident

27:17 - The Rise of Harry Brook

29:16 - Coaching Afghanistan

35:53 - What is Rashid Khan Like?

43:18 - Trott's Greatest XI

48:03 - Community Questions

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Stick to Cricket presents Best of Bowlers! 🏏

We’ve brought together some of the greatest bowlers and biggest characters to ever appear on Stick to Cricket, featuring Sir Curtly Ambrose, Courtney Walsh, Wasim Akram, Jimmy Anderson, Mark Wood, Monty Panesar and more.

West Indies legends Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh reflect on their careers as two of the most feared fast bowlers in cricket history, while Wasim Akram explains the art of reverse swing and what made him one of the greatest exponents of the skill.

Jimmy Anderson discusses the secrets behind the wobble seam and his transition into coaching, while Mark Wood opens up about the challenges of staying fit and the battle to keep performing at the highest level.

Elsewhere, Allan Lamb and Gladstone Small look back at the iconic 1986 Ashes, sharing stories from one of England cricket’s memorable eras. Jonathan Agnew reflects on life in broadcasting and his years covering the game, while Monty Panesar revisits his unforgettable appearance on Mastermind.

From the secrets of fast bowling and the art of swing to Ashes memories and hilarious stories from life in cricket, this is a celebration of some of the greatest bowlers and personalities to have featured on Stick to Cricket.

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0:00 – Intro

1:02 – Sir Curtly Ambrose & Courtney Walsh: West Indies quick fire

10:05 – Wasim Akram: The art of reverse swing

19:10 – Mark Wood: Fighting to get fit

23:47 – Allan Lamb and Gladstone Small: The ’86 Ashes

33:05 – Jonathan Agnew: Broadcast life

38:25 – Monty Panesar: Recreating Mastermind

42:06 – Jimmy Anderson: The wobble seam and coaching

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Stick to Cricket presents Best of Batsmen! 🏏We’ve brought together some of the greatest batsmen and biggest characters to appear on Stick to Cricket, featuring Brian Lara, Michael Hussey, Joe Root, Sir Geoffrey Boycott, Lord Ian Botham, Justin Langer and Freddie Flintoff.

Brian Lara delivers a batting masterclass, sharing his thoughts on technique, playing the game and what it takes to become one of cricket’s greats. Michael Hussey looks back on life in the IPL with MS Dhoni and gives an insight into what it was like playing alongside one of the game’s most iconic captains.

Joe Root discusses how he improved his game and the journey that saw him become one of England’s greatest-ever batsmen, while Justin Langer goes deep on cricketing research, technique and the finer details that can make a difference at the highest level. Sir Geoffrey Boycott reflects on some of cricket’s greatest players and what made them so special, while Lord Ian Botham shares stories from his playing days and gives us a glimpse into the characters and moments that shaped his remarkable career.

Plus, Freddie Flintoff talks about nearly joining the WWE and what it was like stepping into a completely different sporting world.

From batting technique and preparation to unforgettable stories from the dressing room, this is a celebration of some of the greatest batsmen and personalities to have featured on the show.

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0:46 - Brian Lara: Batting Masterclass & Switching to Right-Handed Golf

11:04 - Andrew Flintoff: The WWE Contract That Nearly Happened

16:32 - Joe Root & Alastair Cook: Being Dropped & the Root Scoop

25:05 - Sir Geoffrey Boycott: Uncovered Pitches, Judging Length & Bradman

31:20 - Lord Ian Botham: Beefy or …

38:10 - Justin Langer: Batting Technique, Kicking the Bin & Lunch with Sir Alex

48:44 - Michael Hussey: Inside MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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