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Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David "Bumble" Lloyd react to Ben Stokes' shock retirement from Test cricket and ask what it means for England moving forward - Brought to you by Betfair.

The panel debate whether Stokes has retired too early, discuss his incredible legacy and ask if England have already seen the last of one of their greatest ever cricketers. They discuss who is next for the captaincy and who should lead England into the next era.

The conversation then turns to Brendon McCullum, with Vaughan making his strongest comments yet on BazBall, questioning whether England have gone backwards under the current management and debating if the time has come for a change in the coaching set-up.

Elsewhere, the team discuss England's heavy defeat to New Zealand, whether the ECB have let Ben Stokes down, why cricket still needs players who grab the headlines and whether the current squad is getting the best out of its talent.

There's also a look ahead to England's future, the race to become the next Test captain, reaction to Sachin Tendulkar's message to Stokes, discussion around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and plenty more laughs and strong opinions from the panel along the way.

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00:00 - Intro & Banter
11:06 - Show Begins
11:16 - Ben Stokes Retirement Bombshell
25:25 - Tributes to Ben Stokes (Sachin, Duckett & More)
33:19 - Stokes' Legacy: Best English Cricketer Ever?
36:23 - Who Captains England Next?
54:54 - McCullum: Stay or Go?
1:07:28 - Cricket District: Catch of the Month
1:17:31 - Community Questions
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Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David “Bumble” Lloyd are joined by cricketing legend Ian “Beefy” Botham - brought to you by Betfair!

The conversation gets underway with the recent Ben Stokes controversy, which has now been resolved. Beefy gives his honest verdict on the situation.

Attention then turns to the wider state of the game, as Botham discusses his concerns about the future of cricket. Is the current schedule putting too much strain on players? And does the ECB need to rethink its approach to protect both players and the health of the sport?

Beefy also reflects on his illustrious career, revealing the best bowlers he faced, the toughest opponents he came up against, and sharing stories about some of cricket’s greatest names, including Viv Richards and Malcolm Marshall.

Ian Botham revisits the crocodile story, where he sets the record straight on what really happened.

To round things off, Beefy takes on our True or False segment.

00:00 - Intro & Meeting Lord Botham
01:58 - Ben Stokes Controversy
17:36 - The Future of Test Cricket
34:12 - The No Ball & Fishing Gear Story
37:13 - Viv Richards - Best Ever?
42:58 - Peak Powers & the '86 Ashes
49:26 - Croc River Story
59:55 - Bat Demo
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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.

The biggest story in cricket has dominated the headlines this week, as Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are dropped for England’s second Test against New Zealand, they give their verdict on the situation and whether the punishment fits the offence.

The team debate why curfews rarely work in professional sport, what standards international players should be held to, and whether the controversy should have any impact on Stokes’ position as England captain.

There’s also reaction to Rob Key’s latest interview, discussing what his comments mean for the England setup and the direction of the team moving forward.

Attention then turns back to cricket, as the team assesses England’s position in the current Test match and look ahead to the next clash with New Zealand.
Who comes in? Who misses out? And what changes should England make?

Joining the show are Alex Hartley and Kate Cross, who share their thoughts on the Women’s T20 World Cup, assess England’s chances of success, and make their tournament predictions.

0:00 Intro
07:58 Stokes & Atkinson drama
13:15 Rob Key's press conference
16:01 Do curfews work?
28:41 Test reaction and preview
38:40 Root captaincy
54:30 Alex Hartley and Kate Cross join
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Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David “Bumble” Lloyd are joined Shaun Udal — brought to you by Betfair.

Shaun reflects on how the game became such a huge part of his life from an early age.

The panel discuss the greatest fast bowlers they’ve seen, with Shaun explaining why Malcolm Marshall remains the benchmark from his era.

Shaun also looks back on one of the most remarkable moments of his career, receiving his England call-up at the age of 37. He opens up what it meant to represent his country later than most.

The conversation turns to two of cricket’s all-time greats, Shane Warne and Malcolm Marshall. Shaun reflects on the impact Warne had on the game, what it was like sharing dressing rooms with both legends, and the lessons he learned from two of the sport’s greatest minds.

Shaun discusses being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, how he first discovered something was wrong, and the challenges of adapting to life after the diagnosis.

Plus, the panel debate England’s current direction under Brendon McCullum.

0:00 Intro
11:29 How Shaun got into cricket
23:26 Malcolm Marshall brilliance
31:49 England Test call-up
33:00 Impact of Shane Warne
41:15 Retirement
45:02 Battle with Parkinson's
54:06 Community Questions

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Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David “Bumble” Lloyd are joined by Liam Livingstone — brought to you by Betfair.

The episode begins with a look ahead to England’s upcoming Test match against New Zealand, as the panel debate team selection and who should get the nod.

Liam then reflects on his experiences in the IPL, discussing what it’s like playing in the competition and revealing one rule change he believes could improve both the playing and viewing experience.

The conversation turns to 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has taken the IPL by storm. The panel discussed his remarkable rise, incredible talent, and just how high his ceiling could be.

Livingstone also opens up about his long absence from the England setup, revealing where the problems began, the conversations he’s had with Rob Key and Brendon McCullum, and whether he still has ambitions of pulling on an England shirt again.

0:00 Intro
09:06 England vs New Zealand
12:45 IPL system
17:10 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sweeps awards
26:33 RCB and Andy Flower
32:24 Liam's England situation
59:36 Village Cricket reactions
01:04:05 Community Questions
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