For The Love Of Cricket

Stuart Broad & Steve Finn react to another shocking Sunday in English cricket as Brendon McCullum is sacked as England’s Test head coach.

They question the timing of the decision during a historic women’s Test at Lord’s, discuss the highs and lows of the Bazball era and the possibility of Andy Flower returning as coach.

They also cover Jos Buttler’s return to form in England’s stunning 4-0 series victory over India and who should be the next Test captain.

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Australia hammered England by 7 wickets to win the Women's ICC T20 World Cup at Lord's.

Ebony Rainford-Brent and Katherine Sciver-Brunt reflect on Australia's SEVENTH T20 World Cup title and disagree over what England need to do to close the gap.

They also select their team of the tournament and pick their standout moments from the event.

Plus, Katherine shares why she insisted that her and England captain Nat's son Theo should be involved in the pre-match anthems.

WARNING: This episode contains strong language throughout.

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England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt joins her wife Katherine and Ebony Rainford-Brent to celebrate reaching the ICC T20 World Cup final at Lord's.

On her return from injury, Nat was awarded player of the match after scoring 75 and rescuing her side in the semi-final against South Africa.

They discuss Nat's captaincy, her prolific partnership with Heather Knight, the excitement surrounding the team and what it will take to beat Australia in the final.

The married duo share their personal insight into motherhood and how it has changed them both in their respective commentary and cricket careers.

Plus find out why Katherine does not like watching her wife bowl and what Ebony's cats get up to whilst she is away.

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Jos Buttler and Stuart Broad take you inside the England dressing-room to relive some of the greatest moments of retiring captain Ben Stokes’ career.

They recall his Headingley heroics and the 2019 World Cup final when Stokes and Buttler helped England reach the pinnacle of 50-over cricket at a raucous Lord’s.

They talk about the man behind the cricketer, the empathy and vulnerability that made him such a relatable leader and team-mate.

Jos also discusses his preparations for the T20 series against India, who could be set to hand an international debut to 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

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Broady reflects on an astonishing day at Trent Bridge as Ben Stokes announces his shock retirement from international cricket.

Broad sums up his emotions on commentary when news broke of Stokes’ shock decision and recalls some of the great moments they shared together on and off the field for England.
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