Stick to Cricket

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.

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

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