Stick to Cricket

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

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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
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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
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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
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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.

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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?
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