Welcome to Stick to Cricket - brought to you by Betfair - where legends of the game come together for unfiltered insight, untold stories, and proper cricket chat! Join Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd, and Phil Tufnell as they dive into everything from the biggest Test moments to behind-the-scenes banter. From the Ashes to grassroots, no topic is off limits. If you love the game, this is your dressing room. Hit subscribe and don’t miss a delivery! 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.
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 Intro 07:58 Stokes & Atkinson drama 13:15 Rob Key's press conference 16:01 Do curfews work? 28:41 Test reaction and preview 38:40 Root captaincy 54:30 Alex Hartley and Kate Cross join 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 Shaun Udal — brought to you by Betfair. Shaun reflects on how the game became such a huge part of his life from an early age. The panel discuss the greatest fast bowlers they’ve seen, with Shaun explaining why Malcolm Marshall remains the benchmark from his era. Shaun also looks back on one of the most remarkable moments of his career, receiving his England call-up at the age of 37. He opens up what it meant to represent his country later than most. The conversation turns to two of cricket’s all-time greats, Shane Warne and Malcolm Marshall. Shaun reflects on the impact Warne had on the game, what it was like sharing dressing rooms with both legends, and the lessons he learned from two of the sport’s greatest minds. Shaun discusses being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, how he first discovered something was wrong, and the challenges of adapting to life after the diagnosis. Plus, the panel debate England’s current direction under Brendon McCullum. 0:00 Intro 11:29 How Shaun got into cricket 23:26 Malcolm Marshall brilliance 31:49 England Test call-up 33:00 Impact of Shane Warne 41:15 Retirement 45:02 Battle with Parkinson's 54:06 Community Questions FOLLOW STICK TO CRICKET ON SOCIAL 👇🏏 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sticktocricket/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577370443364 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sticktocricket X - https://x.com/StickToCricket SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapCricket?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapBreakdown SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP US https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUS SUBSCRIBE TO NOT JUST FOOTBALL www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapNotJustFootball?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO STICK TO RUGBY HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapRugby LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639 Not Just Football - https://podfollow.com/1772633121 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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 Intro 09:06 England vs New Zealand 12:45 IPL system 17:10 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sweeps awards 26:33 RCB and Andy Flower 32:24 Liam's England situation 59:36 Village Cricket reactions 01:04:05 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 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 Intro 17:07 How Monty got into cricket 21:51 Monty's England career 30:13 Warne comments 37:15 Ashes & England memories 39:40 Steve Smith 44:41 Spin options 46:22 Bashir's situation FOLLOW STICK TO CRICKET ON SOCIAL 👇🏏 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sticktocricket/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577370443364 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sticktocricket X - https://x.com/StickToCricket SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapCricket?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapBreakdown SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP US https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUS SUBSCRIBE TO NOT JUST FOOTBALL www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapNotJustFootball?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO STICK TO RUGBY HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapRugby LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639 Not Just Football - https://podfollow.com/1772633121 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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- Intro 07:00- Knee Surgery Story 15:44 -European League Explained 26:27- England Selector Job Interview 50:09- Regional Lions Pathway 01:01:51- English Coaches Debate 01:04:54-Community Questions 01:08:04- Bazball Under Pressure 01:11:28- Future Roles And Mentoring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 - Intro 03:02 - West Ham v Arsenal reaction 11:02 - New England selector 19:21 - Coaching development 21:04 - Batting options 32:34 - Pandya drama 35:30 - IPL 42:30 - Women's T20 World Cup preview 43:22 - Community questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Alastair Cook and David Lloyd are back – brought to you by Betfair. Sir Alastair Cook responds to the criticism surrounding Bethell and the IPL, while the panel react to comments from Kevin Pietersen. Emilio Gay has impressed, but is he next in line for an England call-up? And speaking of England, could Ollie Robinson be set for a return? Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to dominate the headlines. At just 15 years old, is it too soon for an India debut or is he simply that good? Last of all, a mystery guest joins us... 👀 0:00 - Intro 09:49 - Bumble and Lancashire Cricket 15:10 - Pietersen, Bethell and IPL 21:35 - Emilio Gay form and England 27:30 - T20 format work in longer form 37:37 - IPL review 40:40 - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi praise 47:03 - Community Questions 52:25 - Mystery guest 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 Manchester United captain and Premier League manager Steve Bruce - Brought to you by Betfair. From life under Sir Alex Ferguson to unforgettable moments with Eric Cantona , Bruce shares brilliant stories from one of the most successful eras in English football. He opens up on Fergie’s mindset, the famous ‘hairdryer’ treatment and what it really took to survive and succeed in that Manchester United dressing room. There’s plenty of cricket crossover too, with Bruce revealing his love for the game, growing up watching Geoffrey Boycott , and even choosing cricket over football on occasion. The panel dive into comparisons between football and cricket, debating BazBall vs winning , and what England can learn from Fergie’s ruthless mentality. Bruce also reflects on facing some of the very best, including a nightmare encounter with Romario and how to deal with maverick talents like Cantona. There’s insight into management at the highest level too, from handling big personalities to knowing when to evolve a team. The conversation then turns to the current game, with discussion around England’s approach, Ashes preparation and whether modern teams are missing that winning edge. As always, it’s a mix of brilliant stories, strong opinions and plenty of laughs along the way. Watch now on YouTube or listen on all major platforms 🙌🏏 00:00 Intro 10:04 Growing Up Playing Cricket in the Northeast 16:31 Bazball vs Football – Ultra Aggressive Tactics 20:00 Sir Alex Ferguson 30:57 Eric Cantona – The Ultimate Maverick 35:42 England Cricket's Leadership & Accountability 43:47 Advice for England Cricket Management 54:58 Quickfire Questions 62:50 Who Wins the Football World Cup? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stick to Cricket is back as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Alastair Cook and David Lloyd are joined by Alex Hartley — brought to you by Betfair. This episode is packed with big debates, strong opinions, and hilarious stories from the world of cricket. We kick things off with a deep dive into the County Championship, should substitutions be introduced into cricket, and what rule changes could reshape the game? The conversation then shifts to the role of the Chairman Selector, sparking a wider debate around captaincy, leadership, and how much influence coaches really have at the elite level. Things heat up as the panel rank England’s current batting order with plenty of disagreement, and question whether a return for James Anderson is realistic or just wishful thinking. Finally, Ben Stokes’ recent interview denying any rift with Brendon McCullum takes centre stage. Is everything truly fine in the England camp, or are cracks starting to show? Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket 🙌🏏 00:00- Intro 11:33- County Cricket Substitutes Debate 19:03- England Selector Job Chat 29:38- Picking England Openers 41:18- Should Jimmy Anderson Return 43:13 County Streams And Membership Pitch 47:00- Stokes and McCullum Rift Talk 56:57- IPL Table 01:02:35- Betfair Back Yours 01:07:02- Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this Overlap Cricket Exclusive , Michael Vaughan sits down with IPL founder Lalit Modi for a fascinating and explosive conversation about the future of cricket. Modi shares his vision for the global game, from the rise of the IPL as a $20 billion powerhouse to bold claims that “Test cricket is dying” and The Hundred “will completely die in three years.” He also gives a rare insight into the business of cricket, revealing how player salaries are set to skyrocket, predicting that Jacob Bethell could earn $16 million a year , and explaining why leagues like MLC are a “complete disaster.” The discussion also covers the biggest topics in world cricket, including the future of India vs Pakistan , the politics of the game, and why Modi believes cricket must evolve to survive. There are brilliant stories along the way too, including how Chris Gayle’s IPL career was revived , and why young stars like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi “need protecting” as they rise to the top. This is a candid, unfiltered conversation packed with huge opinions, bold predictions and behind-the-scenes insight from one of the most influential figures in cricket history. 0:00 — Intro: Arriving at Lalit Modi's Home 5:33 — Manchester United & Buying a Football Club 8:38 — Yuvraj Singh's Six Sixes & the Porsche Story 21:25 — Can Test Cricket Survive? 29:43 — The Hundred Will Die in 3 Years 50:21 — The 14-Year-Old Prodigy & Future of Indian Cricket 56:20 — IPL's Dominance Over World Cricket 1:01:42 — India vs Pakistan: Is It Possible? 1:14:54 — Quick Fire Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this Overlap Cricket Exclusive , we sit down with one of India’s greatest ever cricketers, Yuvraj Singh , for a powerful and revealing conversation filmed in India. Yuvraj reflects on his journey, from idolising and playing alongside Sachin Tendulkar to becoming a superstar himself, while also sharing why he believes Jasprit Bumrah “has to be the best” and how the IPL has transformed Indian cricket. He relives one of the most iconic moments in the sport — hitting six sixes in an over — and explains how that moment, and the mindset behind it, changed his career and helped redefine India’s approach to the game. In a deeply personal section, Yuvraj opens up on his cancer diagnosis , revealing how he played through the 2011 World Cup while seriously ill, being told he had 3–6 months to live , and the mental strength it took to fight his way back to international cricket. He also discusses the pressures of playing for India and the work of the YouWeCan Foundation , supporting those battling cancer around the world. A powerful and inspiring conversation with a true cricketing icon. 1:35 Facing Bumrah as a 16-Year-Old in the Nets 3:43 Indian Cricket's Depth & IPL's Impact 22:39 The Six Sixes Off Stuart Broad 29:17 Gary Kirsten's Impact on Indian Cricket 32:59 The 2011 World Cup Journey 34:40 The 2011 Final & Cancer Diagnosis 39:27 Comeback to Cricket After Cancer 42:21 Quickfire Questions FOLLOW STICK TO CRICKET ON SOCIAL 👇🏏 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sticktocricket/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577370443364 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sticktocricket X - https://x.com/StickToCricket SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapCricket?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapBreakdown SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP US https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUS SUBSCRIBE TO NOT JUST FOOTBALL www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapNotJustFootball?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO STICK TO RUGBY HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapRugby LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639 Not Just Football - https://podfollow.com/1772633121 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 one of the game’s most unique characters, Jack Russell - Brought to you by Betfair. From the moment he arrives with his iconic old kit bag, this episode is packed with chaos, creativity and classic cricket stories, as the team attempt to draw each other under the watchful eye of Russell himself. The conversation then dives into Russell’s fascinating life in the game, from his love of painting, including creating art while on England tours to some unforgettable dressing room moments, including living with Darren Gough and his famously unusual habits. There are brilliant stories from behind the stumps too, including the moment his glove “exploded”, sauna sessions in full kit and the unforgettable tale of how he missed Brian Lara’s wicket… much to Tuffers’ frustration. Russell also gives a fascinating insight into the art of wicketkeeping, demonstrating how the role has changed in the modern game and explaining why technique, rhythm and conditions still matter more than ever. The panel then debate England’s current situation, with strong views on Jamie Smith keeping for England but not Surrey, who the best wicketkeepers in the world are and who should be taking the gloves for England this summer. As always, the episode is full of laughter, brilliant stories and strong opinions, with a few unexpected moments thrown in along the way. Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket 🙌🏏 04:22 - Drawing Challenge Begins 25:45 - Rooming Stories & Superstitious Kit 31:20 - Studying Modern Keepers 32:59 - The Basics of Wicketkeeping Technique 39:13 - Growing Up Through Club & County Cricket 52:46 - Alex Carey & Standing Up to the Stumps 54:16 - Jamie Smith & Respecting the Craft 1:05:05 - 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 Jonathan Agnew for a brilliant episode packed with stories from playing, broadcasting and covering England over the years - Brought to you by Betfair. Aggers looks back on his early days in the game, from growing up in Macclesfield to playing for Lancashire alongside some of the biggest names in English cricket, including stories involving David Gower, Ray Illingworth and life in the dressing room during a very different era. The conversation then turns to his career in broadcasting, with insight into life on Test Match Special , how he made the transition into commentary and some hilarious moments from live radio and television along the way. There are also great moments as Aggers turns interviewer, including a brilliant exchange with Phil Tufnell. The panel also discuss how the game has changed, the role of a modern commentator and why experience and perspective matter more than ever when covering international cricket. Attention then shifts to England, with strong reaction to the latest Ashes campaign. Agnew reflects on his disappointment, explaining why England’s attitude and preparation “offended” him, while also discussing the challenges of interviewing players and captains in difficult moments including a revealing story about speaking to Ben Stokes after defeat . As always, the episode is full of insight, humour and behind-the-scenes stories from one of cricket’s most respected voices. Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket. 🙌🏏 07:32: Jonathan Agnew Joins The Show 29:13: Drinking Culture In County Cricket 33:23: How Aggers Got Into Broadcasting 36:29: First Meeting With Phil Tufnell In New Zealand 48:45 Best TMS Moment: Stokes At Headingley 1:01:12: The Ashes: Anger & Disappointment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
