We also hear from Nick and Will about their exclusive story where they revealed England's white-ball captain Harry Brook had an altercation with a nightclub bouncer hours before leading the side in New Zealand. We discuss what this means for his and England's future.

There is praise for Jacob Bethell after his fantastic maiden century in the fifth Test.

We also look back on the series as a whole and ask how many things England could have done differently and if Ben Stokes struggled in his role as captain on Australian soil.

And looking ahead to the summer, we ask if this is the last we have seen of Bazball.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jake, Nick and Will in Melbourne as they reflect on England's win and what it means for the team going forward

There's high praise for Bryson Carse after he picked up 4 wickets and made a guest appearance at number three in the batting order!

Zak Crawley also receives some plaudits for another solid performance

They also reflect on the controversy surrounding the planned break in Noosa and if heads will roll as a result of it

And we look ahead to the final test in Sydney and ask how much an England win will change the perception of the tour once it's all said and done

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jake, Nick and Will as they reflect on the latest defeat, this time coming at the Adelaide Oval, which gave the hosts a 3-0 lead and a series win.

What now for England? Can they salvage anything by winning the remaining two tests? Is it time to make wholesale changes with nothing left to lose? Or are we staring down the barrel of a 5-0 hammering

Looking more long term, we get stuck into the future of Brendon McCullum and if he will be in charge for England's first test in the Summer, and does Ben Stokes have enough left in the tank to lead the team into the next Ashes series?

And we field all of your questions as usual too

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jake, Nick and Will as they reflect on how the big defeat unfolded and ask if Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum can turn the tour around from 2-0 down.

We also unpack some interesting comments from the pair after Stokes said there is no place for 'weak men' in his dressing room and McCullum claimed England overtrained coming into the match.

There is concern over the performance of Jamie Smith and Ollie Pope, in particular. The guys discuss whether changes are needed.

On the positive side, there was a first century on Australian soil for Joe Root.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jake, Nick and Will as they look ahead to Brisbane where England have it all to do to level the series 1-1.

We discuss the form of England's batting line-up with Joe Root and Zak Crawley under scrutiny. We ask how much pressure is on the pair of them, albeit for different reasons, and if they should have taken part in a warm-up game in Canberra.

Root has also been questioning the need for a pink-ball Test in the Ashes. We discuss in detail the impact that will have on the second Test, how England will cope with it and in particular how they deal with Mitchell Starc.

Plus the minute monologue is back, delivered this time by Will. We field all your questions as usual too!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jake, Nick and Will as they react to a chaotic two days of cricket, which left England searching for answers.

They discuss how England threw away a golden opportunity from a winning position to suffer an eight-wicket defeat and who is to blame for the collapse.

Joe Root and Zak Crawley, in particular, had a match to forget. We ask what changes could be made to the batting line-up, if any, to prevent a repeat outcome in Brisbane in the second Test in just under two weeks.

And we field your questions, too, including plenty on the future of Rob Key, Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes if England's Ashes tour continues to spiral out of control.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jake, Nick and Will as they look ahead to the first Test in Perth, where England have been handed a huge opportunity to take the lead in the series with both Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the opener. We discuss the potential repercussions if England fail to take this golden chance.

We also take a look at England's attack and if they will decide to pick a spinner or unleash Mark Wood as part of a five-man pace attack.

Ben Stokes is back fit and firing. We ask if the England skipper will feature in all five Tests and, more importantly, if anyone can stop him from doing so!

Plus, the minute monologue is back and Nick takes aim at Australian cricketers being too polite! We answer your questions as usual, too.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, our Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult went to Sheffield Collegiate cricket club to sit down with two of England's greatest batsmen in Sir Geoffrey Boycott and Joe Root.

Boycott and Root share Ashes memories, discuss what it takes to win Down Under, England's chances this winter and Bazball, which they do not agree about...

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake, Nick and Will reflect on yet another pulsating Test match which ended with a one-armed Chris Woakes out at the crease doing his bit to try and help England to victory.

We look back on the series as a whole and rank each England players’ contribution against India and we also pick our moments of the summer.

With the India series now done and dusted, attention will swiftly turn to the Ashes. We ask how well prepared England are off the back of the summer.

Nick gives us this week’s minute monologue, and we answer your questions as always.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake, Nick and Will unpack all the action at Old Trafford including the controversy surrounding India's refusal to accept Ben Stokes' offer of a draw and England's questionable behaviour in the aftermath.

We ask what has happened with the pitches throughout this series and who is to blame.

Ben Stokes became just the fourth Englishman to take five wickets and score a hundred in the same Test match, but does he need to look after his body better ahead of the Ashes this winter?

Plus, we ask if Joe Root can surpass Sachin Tendulkar as the all-time leading run scorer in Test cricket and we field all your questions as usual!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake, Nick and Will reflect on another eventful five days at the home of cricket and, in particular, another remarkable performance from England skipper Ben Stokes who inspired his side to victory yet again.

There's also high praise for Jofra Archer, who impressed on his return to the Test arena, and we ask if he should feature in the remaining two Test matches this summer.

It was another difficult match for Zak Crawley and the guys discuss if there's any chance of him being dropped for the remainder of the series.

Plus, we discuss Australia's record-breaking win over the West Indies after they bowled them out for just 27 runs.

And, we field all your questions as usual too!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Stokes' decision to bowl first backfired this time around and we ask if the England captain will be thinking differently ahead of the Third test.

We discuss the role of Shoaib Bashir and Zak Crawley in this England side after former England captain Michael Vaughan labelled the latter 'England's luckiest cricketer ever' in his Telegraph column.

And we also ask if now is the time to recall Jofra Archer with the fast bowler back amongst the England squad and fit for selection after four years out of Test cricket.

Plus, it's Nick's turn for a minute monologue and we field all your questions as usual!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake, Nick and Will reflect on an unforgettable five days of test cricket and give big praise to England's batting lineup, and in particular Ben Duckett who hit 149 in his final innings to steer England to victory.

There's also praise for Ollie Pope who bagged himself a century and justification for Ben Stokes after he won the toss and elected to bowl first.

As for India, we ask if they threw away more than one opportunity to win the test match and what changes they could make to win the second test.

We also ask why Headingley has not been considered for an Ashes test in 2027 and we answer your questions as usual!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Telegraph's Sport Features Editor Jake Goodwill joins our chief cricket correspondent Nick Hoult and cricket news correspondent Will Macpherson to preview the series.

They are joined in the studio by the managing director of England men's cricket, Rob Key, who gives his thoughts on the English summer so far, the challenge India will bring and how it will prepare his side for the Ashes tour later this year. He also provides an update on the fitness of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, and tells us why Freddie Flintoff is a future England coach in the making.

We also field a number of your questions too!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Telegraph Women’s Sport Podcast, we delve into the pervasive issue of sexism in sports. Join host Dame Laura Kenny as she opens up a crucial conversation with sport leaders and advocates who are championing gender equality. 

Our guests include Yvonne Harrison, Women In Football chief executive, and Dr Stacey Pope, a professor renowned for her work on gender and inequality in sports. 

Yvonne shares insightful perspectives on systemic sexism and the subtle language differences that perpetuate gender biases in sporting events. Stacey unveils her compelling research findings on entrenched misogyny among male football fans, emphasising the urgent need for cultural and institutional change.

We also hear from England cricketer Tammy Beaumont, who recounts her personal encounters with subtle and overt sexism, from ill-fitting men’s gear to harsh social media scrutiny driven by online betting culture. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With England having won five out of five of the summer Test series, the team look forward to the final match against Sri Lanka, celebrate Joe Root’s history-making double century, debate Gus Atkinson’s man of the match award and discuss Baz McCullum’s appointment as England’s new white-ball manager.

Sir Geoffrey Boycott joins us to talk about his recovery from pneumonia, Ollie Pope and what can be done to get cricket grounds packed out for every Test match.

✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say hello?cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk

🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sport

Every episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. 

Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say hello?cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk

🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sport

Every episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. 

Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root. 

Join the club - follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say hello?cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk

🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sport

Every episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. 

Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root. 

Join the club - follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say hello?cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk

🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sport

Every episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. 

Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root. 

Join the club - follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say hello?cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk

🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sport

Every episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. 

Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root. 

Join the club - follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say hello?cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk

🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sport

Every episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. 

Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root. 

Join the club - follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After such a promising start in Hyderabad, we ask where it all went wrong in the following four Tests for England and if lessons need to be learned given the nature of the defeat.

We discuss England's struggles facing spin bowling and what needs to be done to correct that ahead of the summer, and if there needs to be some changes to the squad to freshen things up.

We also take a look at the positives from the series in the form of the emergence of Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley after the two spinners announced themselves on the international scene, and the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent, Nick Hoult, checks in for the last time from on the ground in India.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Jonny Bairstow's future as he prepares to win his 100th Test cap and what changes could be made to the England side beyond this series.

Former England batsman and coach Mark Ramprakash joins the show to discuss the series and where the line is between winning and entertaining. Is the modern England fan more interested in exciting performances rather than winning Test matches?

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is the first series defeat for Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes since taking charge nearly two years ago, so we ask if England are still progressing, especially given the emergence of young spinners Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley.

Former England seamer Ryan Sidebottom joins the show to offer up his thoughts on the series and to discuss how he would feel being a bowler in the current England setup and the criticism of Ollie Robinson following the defeat. Sidebottom also explains why he believes there is a distinct lack of left-arm seamers available to England right now.

We also check in with the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent, Nick Hoult, who joins us from Delhi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dissect the defeat in detail and ask if the England team will carry on with their unadulterated 'Bazball' philosophy or tweak their tactics to ensure they do not suffer another heavy loss.

We also get stuck into the form of Joe Root, who came in for heavy criticism for his dismissal in the first innings, and we also ask if it is time for Jonny Bairstow to be taken out of the side after another poor showing.

Plus, we check in with the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult to get the latest from India and the England camp.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England and Yorkshire spinner Dom Bess joins the show to discuss his current form and his hopes to break back into the England setup. He explains how Bazball has affected how he plays county cricket and gives us his opinion on how England should approach the rest of the series, having played in India last time around in 2021.

Plus, we check in with the Telegraph's Chief Cricket correspondent Nick Hoult from Rajkot, who provides an update from the ground ahead of the action on Thursday.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss if the series is still there for the taking for England with the availability of a number of India's key players in doubt for the remaining three Tests. The guys also discuss what Joe Root needs to do to correct his form with the bat.

We also check in with legendary cricket broadcaster Harsha Bhogle, who joins us from Mumbai to talk about the series, the potential return of Virat Kohli and why Yashasvi Jaiswal will be the new face of Indian cricket

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They discuss the sensational performances of Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley, and another flawless display of captaincy from Ben Stokes. We also ask where it all went wrong for Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, with Michael raising questions about his captaincy decisions.

Cricket icon David 'Bumble' Lloyd joins the show to give us his thoughts on the series and England's development under Brendon McCullum and Stokes. He explains to us how he believes Test cricket can be kept thriving and talks about his departure from Sky, too.

Plus, we discuss another thriller of a Test match in Australia as the West Indies picked up their first win Down Under since 1997!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben, Mike and Phil take a look at England's upcoming tour to India and ask the question on every cricket fans lips: can Bazball work in the toughest conditions in Test cricket?

We look at how the England bowling line-up will be formed in the absence of Ben Stokes, who has been chosen as a specialist batsman for the tour, and we discuss how much the hosts will be affected by the absence of star man Virat Kohli.

Hear also from the Telegraph's chief cricket correspondent Nick Hoult, who gives us the latest from Hyderabad including the ongoing situation with Shoaib Bashir. The spinner has been sent back to the UK from Abu Dhabi after being denied a visa for India.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England recovered from the worst possible start to draw the series 2-2 with Stuart Broad delivering the final blow to Australia in his last act as a cricketer.

We pay tribute to Broad and ask if it is the right time for him to call it a day.

Zak Crawley was one of England's stars of the summer and he speaks to Michael about his turnaround in form and what really happened with the celebrations on Monday evening.

We also look ahead to the upcoming ODI World Cup and what England's Test team will look like in India at the start of next year.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia have now retained the Ashes and the best England can hope for is a drawn series.

We look back on the previous three Tests to see what England could have done differently and also address if anything could have been done over the weekend to ensure more overs were bowled.

Legendary broadcaster Piers Morgan joins the guys to discuss his frustrations at the series being drawn, his love of cricket and his admiration for England skipper Ben Stokes.

Plus, we check in with the Telegraph’s Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult ahead of the final Test at the Oval.

Telegraph subscribers have the chance to win two tickets to the final/deciding Ashes test on Saturday 29 July, courtesy of IG. To enter, visit telegraph.co.uk/extra

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys take a close look at England's team and in particular the selection of Jimmy Anderson, who has been recalled at his home ground in place of Ollie Robinson.

Australia opener David Warner joins the show to discuss a thrilling series so far, his retirement plans and, of course, Stuart Broad.

Plus, we recap a thrilling few games in the Women’s Ashes..

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They catch up with England spinner Jack Leach, who is no stranger to final day drama at Headingley. Injury ruled Leach out of the Ashes but he tells us how Brendon McCullum turned his career around on and off the pitch. 

Leach also expresses his disappointment that there will be no Test match in Leeds the next time Australia are in town for the 2027 series.

Plus, we reflect on the women's Ashes and check in with the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult to find out how both sides will spend their downtime between Tests.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike and Phil have differing opinions regarding the controversial Jonny Bairstow stumping which has divided the cricket world.

Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg joins the show to offer his opinion on the matter and discuss the injury to Nathan Lyon, which he feels could be a pivotal moment in the series.

We also check in with the Telegraph’s Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult ahead of the crucial third Test match at Headingley.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Geoffrey expresses his concerns over certain aspects of 'Bazball' and says the team should join a circus if all they are interested in is entertainment!

Plus, we dissect the team announcement with Josh Tongue selected in place of Moeen Ali and reflect on the defeat for England women in their Ashes opener.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys break down what England need to do ahead of Lord's to level the series and why hope is far from lost for Ben Stokes' side.

Australian legend Adam Gilchrist joins us from Down Under to give us his reaction to the result. He also offers up a bit of expert wicketkeeping advice for Jonny Bairstow after he came under fire for some costly errors.

Plus, we get the latest from the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult regarding Moeen Ali as well as the other headlines from the England camp.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia are in town ahead of one of the most anticipated series in years and joining the guys in the studio is the man who was leading Australia during the last Ashes series, Justin Langer.

He opens up on his acrimonious departure from Cricket Australia and why he still feels such a personal connection to the current squad. We get his thoughts on England's impressive 18 months under Brendon McCullum and he reveals the true story behind the famous 'bin kicking' incident at Headingley in 2019.

We also check in with the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult from Edgbaston ahead of the first Test with Moeen Ali likely to play following his retirement U-turn.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys pick out some of their stars of the recent series including Harry Brook and ask if Rehan Ahmed will be in England's strongest side by the time the Ashes comes around next year. Elsewhere, we look at where the likes of Jofra Archer and Jonny Bairstow can fit into the side given the depth on display in Pakistan.

One man who might be looking to feature for the Test side next year is Sam Curran. The all-rounder joins the show to discuss his fantastic year, which was crowned by winning the T20 World Cup in November. Curran talks up his red-ball chances and also outlines how he will be watching the upcoming IPL draw, where he is expected to fetch a hefty fee!

And with the dust settling on 2022, the guys discuss what we can expect to see in 2023 when Australia are in town to defend the Ashes!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's high praise from Michael for Harry Brook following his scintillating display with the bat and a mention for Mark Wood too after Shoaib Akhtar gave him advice on the podcast last week on how to bowl faster!

The Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult joins the show from Karachi to reflect on England's win and give a bit more insight into the sickness bug that has infected the camp.

And our guest this week is the former England spinner Shaun Udal, he was part of the last England side to tour Pakistan in 2005, we get his verdict on the win and he opens up about his struggles with Parkinson's disease which he was diagnosed with in 2019.

Help raise money for Parkinson's disease https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Anderson and Ollie Robinson starred with the ball while four of the batting line-up grabbed themselves a Test century. But it was the captaincy of Ben Stokes that was most impressive - Michael called it the best he's ever seen in a Test match!

Joining the show this week is the man nicknamed the Rawalpindi Express, Shoaib Akhtar. He discusses England's win, why their aggressive style is good for Test cricket and also the pitch which looked destined to leave us with a draw.

We also get his views on fast bowling, how players can work to improve their pace and his memories of dismissing Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar with the very first ball he bowled to him!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The England head coach sits down with the guys to discuss a whirlwind start to his tenure and what he is expecting for his first Test series on foreign soil.

McCullum explains why he was not that interested in the job to begin with, why Ben Stokes is so special and even picks between Kane Williamson or Joe Root.

The guys also give their thoughts on England's World Cup win earlier this month and Michael explains why he is skeptical about the rumoured £400 million investment in the Hundred.

Plus we talk Ben Stokes decision to donate his march fees to the Pakistan flood appeal, you can donate here https://www.dec.org.uk/

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Attention now turns to the winter tour of Pakistan where Brendon McCullum's aggressive tactics will be tested away from home for the first time, but the guys think England can continue their impressive form before the all important Ashes series in 2023.

We also get Steve's take on reports he has applied for the role of national team selector and what he thinks he could bring to the role, as well as looking forward to next month's T20 World Cup.

Email: cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys also look ahead to England's deciding Test with South Africa, and discuss what Jonny Bairstow's freak golfing injury means for their fortunes and whether Alex Hales should still be left out in the cold?

Saturday's culmination of the Hundred is reviewed, with a consensus that the women's matches provided more entertainment than the men's.

Email: cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's praise for Ben Stokes performance with bat and ball as well as his captaincy which seems to be evolving with each match played.

Elsewhere there's finally some praise for Zak Crawley following a difficult summer.

Our guest this week is none other than former England captain Joe Root! He joins the podcast to discuss how it feels to be re integrated into the side without the burden of captaincy, his close bond with new skipper Ben Stokes and also why this England side is the funnest he has ever played in.

Away from the test side, Mike says it's time the Welsh Fire were disbanded for their own good as they continue to struggle in the Hundred and there's sympathy for the village side who were bowled out for just nine runs!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys are joined by former Proteas skipper Graeme Smith, who says McCullum's tactics are not sustainable at the highest level. 

Smith also gives his verdict on England's struggling opening partnership and his plans to revolutionise T20 cricket in South Africa.

Phil gives us the latest from the Hundred and we discuss the upcoming Ben Stokes documentary.

For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricketclub |

Email: cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk |

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legendary Sir Geoffrey Boycott joins the guys to discuss his new book, Being Geoffrey Boycott, which details his 18-year career which spanned 108 Tests for England.

We get his take on the current England setup and the impact of 'Bazball'. Geoffrey also explains why Joe Root stands alone as the best batsman in World Cricket, and he has a message for the ECB regarding their high performance review.

Plus, The Telegraph's Charlie Morgan joins the show after facing a machine replication of the South African pace attack. He fills us in on what it's really like to face Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Marco Jansen.

Telegraph subscribers can enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on Being Geoffrey Boycott by visiting the Telegraph Extra website (telegraph.co.uk/extra).

Check out the video of Charlie vs the South African pace attack here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2022/08/16/what-really-like-face-south-africa-pace-attack/

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He opens up about how close he was to playing for England, what the secret to his recent form has been and also why he thinks 'Bazball' is not just good for England, but a positive for wider Test cricket.

We also look back at the opening week of the Hundred. Michael and Phil feel the competition has underwhelmed in its opening week and that more needs to be done to entice young fans and families.

The guys also pay tribute to the late, great, Shane Warne as he features heavily in this week's 'Free Hit' as the man who delivered the most brutal sledging to both Mike and Phil!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Roy's struggles with the bat have been a talking point but Vaughany says it is important Matthew Mott and Jos Buttler stand by him if England are to stand any chance of winning the World Cup in October.

England's women, on the other hand, have had a summer to remember. After navigating their home matches undefeated, they are now in action in the Commonwealth Games and are hoping to top it all off with a gold medal. Sophia Dunkley, one of the young stars of the team, joins the guys from Birmingham to discuss the summer, the Commonwealth games, taking inspiration from the Lionesses and the future of the women's game.

Plus, we talk about the return of the Hundred and give YOU the opportunity to have a free hit at Phil!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Buttler's stuttering start to life as skipper and draw comparisons with Joe Root's tenure as Test captain, suggesting that Buttler, like Root, is suffering from a lack of support whilst also dealing with a packed schedule.

Our guest this week is the Indian cricket legend Ravi Shastri. After having profound success as both a player and a coach, he has now established himself as one of the leading commentators in the game. Shastri discusses some of the highlights from his glittering career, how he thinks the IPL will develop into a two season competition and gives us his take on 'Bazball'.

We also discuss a remarkable innings from Glamorgan's Sam Northeast, who hit 410 not out in the County Championship before a declaration denied him the chance to break Brian Lara's record of 501!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To make matters worse, test captain Ben Stokes announced on Monday that he will be stepping away from 50 over cricket, citing that his body can no longer cope with all three formats of the game.

Ben, Michael and Phil discuss Stokes decision and in particular his parting statement which seemed to take aim at those who run the game. We also hear from former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who tells us that he fears for the future of test cricket if something is not done to safeguard players.

Our guest this week is one of the finest fast bowlers to ever play the game, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram joins the show to give us his take on Stokes retirement, discuss his own glittering career and his love for Lancashire

And we look back on a thrilling finish to the Vitality Blast final too!

Email: cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk |

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jos Buttler's opening T20 series as captain against India ended in a 2-1 defeat and his first ODI against the same opponent could not have gone much worse. The World Champions were bowled out for just 110 with Roy, Root and Stokes all going for ducks. Micheal, Phil and Ben unpack the thrashing and ask if it is simply a blip or if major surgery is needed with the T20 World Cup less than 100 days away.

Our guest this week is India spin bowling legend Ravi Ashwin, he speaks at length about his concerns for the one day game, his thoughts on 'Bazball" and what can be done in England to develop more spinners moving forward.

Away from the action on the field we get stuck into the best of your emails and discuss the elaborate fake IPL scam in India designed to con Russian gamblers.

For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricketclub |

Email: cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk |

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Phil and Ben unpack the incredible win and ask what is the limit for this current side who have now made it four test wins on the bounce following the arrival of Brendon McCullum.

We also speak with former Managing Director of Men's cricket at the ECB Ashely Giles. He opens up about a turbulent final few months in charge which culminated in a heavy Ashes defeat in Australia. He also gives us his take on the exciting new era for England cricket following the appointments of McCullum and Stokes.

For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricketclub |

Email: cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk |

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They discuss the growing partnership between head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes and ask if it will be more of the same when India arrive later this week for their rearranged Test.

As Test cricket enters a new era, things are quite the opposite for the one-day side. Influential captain Eoin Morgan has announced he will be retiring from international cricket after spending months struggling for form and fitness. We pay tribute to Morgan and discuss the likelihood of Jos Buttler replacing him as captain.

And we hear also from New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult. He sat down with Michael and Ben during the series to discuss lining up against his former captain McCullum, playing alongside Buttler and how he keeps himself fit by playing all formats of the game.

For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricketclub |

Email: cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk |

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys also get his take on the lack of English coaches in the game as well as his own aspirations to become a head coach and what it's like to work with the likes of Root, Bairstow and Lees on a daily basis.

We also get stuck into England's one-day side after their record breaking innings against the Netherlands, and ask if captain Eoin Morgan is running out of time ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year.

And after the chaos of last week at Trent Bridge, the mailbag makes a welcome return to the show!

For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricketclub |

Email: cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk |

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three pay tribute to a sensational innings from Johnny Bairstow after he hit the second fastest hundred in English test cricket history to secure a win for his side and first test series win for new head coach Brendan McCullum against the side he used to captain.

We also hear from former Black Caps skipper Jeremy Coney, he sat down with Vaugany and Tuffers in Nottingham to discuss what impact McCullum could have on the England side and also to help the guys pick their all time Cricket 'Characters' eleven!

For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricketclub |

Email: cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk |

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second episode, the boys interview left-handed batting legend David Gower, discussing England's opening batsmen, his infamous Tiger Moth flyover and his ultimate dream XI.

Tuffers, Vaughany & Ben also analyse England's match with NZ including Joe Root's match-winning century and the new captaincy era under Ben Stokes.

And as always, the chaps chew over your questions & cricket conundrums from the past week.

For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricketclub |

Email: cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk |

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first episode we have drafted in a very special guest. The Managing Director of England cricket Rob Key is in conversation with Vaughany, Tuffers and Ben. He speaks in detail about his transition from broadcasting to the boardroom at the ECB, the appointment of Brendon McCullum, and his plans to overhaul domestic cricket.

We also get his verdict on the Hundred, courtesy of the brightest contributor on the podcast, eight year old Megan, who is never afraid to tell it like it is!

For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricketclub |

Email: cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk |

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.