Sooryavanshi Makes History, Ben Stokes Responds & England’s Big Problem | Stick to Cricket EP 41

Monty Panesar: Tension With Steve Smith, Warne’s Comments & Ashes Triumph | Stick to Cricket EP 46

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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Truth About England Selector, Retirement & McCullum’s Future | Stick to Cricket EP 45

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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

England’s Selector Revealed? Hardik Pandya’s Future & Ben Stokes Returns | Stick to Cricket EP 44

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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Cook Responds To Pietersen, Sooryavanshi India Debut & Robinson’s Return? | Stick to Cricket Ep 43

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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Steve Bruce: Sir Alex Ferguson, Cantona chaos & BazBall debate! | Stick to Cricket EP 42

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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.