Stick to Cricket

Sir Geoffrey Boycott joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David "Bumble" Lloyd at Headingley for a special episode of Stick to Cricket, reflecting on his legendary career, England's recent struggles and some unforgettable stories from Yorkshire cricket - Brought to you by Betfair.

Boycott discusses the drinking culture of his playing days, life on tour and how discipline has changed in modern sport, including his thoughts on curfews and a brilliant story involving legendary football manager Brian Clough. The panel also discuss Manchester United and react to the decision not to host an Ashes Test in the North.

Attention then turns to England, with Boycott giving his thoughts on the team's last nine months and what needs to improve moving forward. He also looks back on growing up in Yorkshire cricket and shares some brilliant stories about the great Fred Trueman.

Elsewhere, Boycott reflects on one of the defining moments of his career, scoring his 100th first-class hundred at his home ground of Headingley, before discussing the batting technique that made him one of England's greatest opening batters.

Plus, Boycott names his all-time XI and there's plenty more laughs, stories and strong opinions from Headingley along the way.

Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🙌 🏏

3:20 - Drinking culture and touring life
6:04 - No Ashes venue in the North
14:38 - Discipline, curfews and Brian Clough
19:51 - Manchester United
22:46 - England’s last nine months
28:52 - Growing up in Yorkshire cricket
40:07 - Fred Trueman stories
45:15 - The 100th hundred at Headingley
1:00:42 - Technique and Boycott’s all time XI
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stick to Cricket comes from Headingley as Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David "Bumble" Lloyd are joined by former Pakistan captain and PCB chairman Ramiz Raja to discuss England's off-field problems, Pakistan cricket and the latest ahead of the 2027 Ashes - Brought to you by Betfair.

The panel start by discussing Brydon Carse and the team's off-field problems before assessing England's seam attack and whether their fast bowlers can make the difference against Australia.

Ramiz then reflects on his time running the PCB, the challenges of leading Pakistan cricket and his relationship with Imran Khan. He also shares stories from his playing career and gives his thoughts on the current state of the game.

Elsewhere, the team react to Headingley missing out on hosting an Ashes Test and Australia’s current batting issues, while sharing some brilliant dressing room stories.

Plus, the panel answer your community questions and there's plenty more laughs and strong opinions from Headingley along the way.

Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🙌 🏏

Win a VIP cricket experience, thanks to Impulse Decisions. You and three guests could enjoy Skyline Hospitality for England versus Pakistan at Edgbaston on Wednesday 9th September 2026 - including premium balcony seats, food and drink throughout the day, plus travel and a hotel stay.

Texts cost £2 plus your standard network rate. Lines close at 11pm on Monday 31st August 2026. You must be 18 or over.

For full terms and conditions, including online and free entry, go to http://winwithsticktocricket.com

0:00 - Welcome to Headingley
5:53 - Brydon Carse and England’s off field problems
13:45 - Ramiz Raja joins
23:55 - Raja on running the PCB
28:48 - Imran Khan
36:01 - England’s magnificent seam attack
41:22 - No Ashes Test at Headingley
50:33 - Dressing room tales
53:14 - Lord’s preview and Australia’s batting issues
59:00 - Community questions
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David "Bumble" Lloyd discuss Stephen Fleming and his backroom staff, Joe Root's return as Test captain and the latest talking points from the world of cricket - Brought to you by Betfair.

The panel react to Bangladesh's win over Australia and debate whether England missed a huge opportunity to beat their Ashes rivals. Attention then turns to England's Test captaincy, with Joe Root back in the role and the team discussing whether he or Harry Brook should lead England into the next Ashes and World Cup.

The conversation also turns to Ben Stokes, England's curfew and whether the former captain could make a return, while Vaughan reflects on his interview with Brendon McCullum. Cook also looks ahead to England's upcoming Test series against Pakistan, previewing the key battles and what to expect from both sides.

Elsewhere, the panel discuss Mo Bobat’s London Spirit and why The Hundred remains an important competition for English players. There's also a look at the next generation coming through in the Metro Bank cup, with plenty more laughs and strong opinions from the panel along the way.

Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🙌 🏏

Win a VIP cricket experience, thanks to Impulse Decisions. You and three guests could enjoy Skyline Hospitality for England versus Pakistan at Edgbaston on Wednesday 9th September 2026 - including premium balcony seats, food and drink throughout the day, plus travel and a hotel stay.

Texts cost £2 plus your standard network rate. Lines close at 11pm on Monday 31st August 2026. You must be 18 or over.

For full terms and conditions, including online and free entry, go to http://winwithsticktocricket.com

Fielders moving and gamesmanship — 3:57
Football chat — 6:49
The Hundred final — 12:58
Is The Hundred good for the county game? — 16:39
Young talent & fast-tracking — 22:10
Stephen Fleming appointed & Root back as captain — 29:07
Bangladesh beat Australia & Pakistan preview — 47:07
Village cricket clips & community questions — 55:16
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David "Bumble" Lloyd are joined by former England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard to relive some of the funniest stories from his playing career and look back on one of England's most memorable eras - Brought to you by Betfair.

Hoggard reflects on his journey into international cricket, explains why he always felt he had a point to prove and shares brilliant stories from England tours, including unforgettable moments involving Brett Lee, Shane Warne and the dressing room antics that fans have never heard before.

The panel also discuss England's curfew rules on tour, the changing culture of the game and what life was really like inside one of England's most successful dressing rooms. Hoggard gives his thoughts on retirement, coaching and reveals the bowlers he admired most throughout his career.

Elsewhere, the team revisit Brian Lara's iconic 400, debate Hoggard's best years in an England shirt, build an all-time XI, answer your community questions and, as always, share plenty of laughs along the way.

Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket 🙌🏏

0:00 - Intro & BBQ
13:14 - Myth buster: the imaginary dog walk in India
27:47 - The 2005 bowling attack
31:25 - Trent Bridge: Brett Lee and Warne
35:17 - Bowling Buddies
41:57 - Retirement chat
51:25 - Picking his best XI
57:34 - Community questions
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before announcing his retirement, Ajinkya Rahane joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David "Bumble" Lloyd in the iconic Lord's Long Room for a fascinating episode of Stick to Cricket - Brought to you by Betfair.

Rahane looks back on his unforgettable hundred at Lord's, explains why it remains the greatest moment of his career and relives India's famous Test series win in Australia. He also discusses what it takes to beat Australia, dealing with sledging and the influence of Ravi Shastri during one of India's most successful eras.

The conversation then turns to Virat Kohli, with Rahane explaining how their partnership developed, what made Kohli such a special player and why he believes India's current Test side are missing some of the personalities that made them so successful. The panel also compare the futures of England and India's Test teams and debate whether there is reason to fear for the longest format.

Elsewhere, Rahane opens up on the pressure of playing for India, social media, learning from Ben Stokes, what MS Dhoni was really like behind the scenes and names the most influential Indian cricketer of all time. There's also discussion around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, modern batting techniques, The Hundred and plenty of laughs from the Lord's Long Room.

Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🙌 🏏

0:00 - Vaughan's late
10:12 - 100 at Lord's and taking on Australia
12:43 - Sledging and captaincy plans
17:31 - The Gabba and beating Australia
27:28 - Batting with Virat Kohli
42:37 - Fame, fans and social media
49:31 - The future of Test cricket
58:32 - Quickfire questions
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.