Stick to Cricket

Stick to Cricket

By: The Overlap

Language: en

Categories: Sports, Cricket, Comedy

Welcome to Stick to Cricket - brought to you by Betfair - where legends of the game come together for unfiltered insight, untold stories, and proper cricket chat!Join Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd, and Phil Tufnell as they dive into everything from the biggest Test moments to behind-the-scenes banter.From the Ashes to grassroots, no topic is off limits. If you love the game, this is your dressing room.Hit subscribe and don’t miss a delivery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Australia vs England: The Overlap Ashes Debate w/ Tuffers & Vaughan
Oct 25, 2025

The first ever Overlap Ashes Debate, brought to you by Betfair, is here. Featuring Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, and passionate fans from both England and Australia.


From BazBall’s biggest test yet to Pat Cummins’ injury scare, the panel dig into whether England can finally end their long drought Down Under.


They tackle Australia’s world-class bowling attack, the number three conundrum, and ask the question could Jacob Bethell be the answer?


And of course, it wouldn’t be an Ashes Debate without a bit of batting chaos from Tuffers and ever...

Duration: 01:01:46
Chris Woakes: Retirement Decision, Ashes Hopes & Cummins Injury | Stick to Cricket EP 18
Oct 21, 2025

Chris Woakes joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David “Bumble” Lloyd on Stick to Cricket, brought to you by Betfair from Lord’s Cricket Ground.


The former England all-rounder opens up on his decision to retire from international cricket, how close he came to making the Ashes squad and why he still believes England can win Down Under.


Woakes also gives an update on his shoulder injury, talks about Australia’s bowling attack and reacts to the news of Pat Cummins’ injury. Plus, there’s another hilarious batting demo with Tuffers and...

Duration: 00:47:56
Lamb & Small: Sir Ian Botham, Ashes Glory & Elton John | Stick to Cricket EP 17
Oct 14, 2025

Allan Lamb and Gladstone Small join Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David “Bumble” Lloyd on Stick to Cricket, brought to you by Betfair from Lord’s Cricket Ground.


The former England stars share incredible stories from their tours Down Under. From winning in Australia and life on the road, to hilarious tales about Sir Ian Botham, wild nights out, and even bowling to Elton John.


Lamb recalls Beefy walking out without his bat and being called off by Bumble for a fishing trip, while Gladstone opens up about his first Ashes...

Duration: 00:56:13
Piers Morgan: Ronaldo, Donald Trump & Sir Alastair Cook Feud | Stick to Cricket EP 16
Oct 07, 2025

Piers Morgan joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David Lloyd on Stick to Cricket, brought to you by Betfair from Lord’s Cricket Ground.


Piers opens up about his love of cricket, unforgettable Lord’s moments and his beef with Alastair Cook!


He also reflects on why the game has captured his heart, while the team discuss his adventures with Donald Trump, America’s Got Talent, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Plus he shares family cricket stories, answers questions on Arsenal and whether he prefers football or cricket.


Don’t miss t...

Duration: 01:17:06
Rob Key: Ashes Selection & Ben Stokes’ Leadership | Stick to Cricket EP 15
Sep 26, 2025

England cricket director Rob Key joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David Lloyd in the latest episode of Stick to Cricket, brought to you by Betfair from Lord's cricket ground, the Home of Cricket. 🏏


Speaking candidly about life behind the scenes, Rob opens up on the unique pressures of his role, from working with Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes to navigating the politics of selection and he explains why he believes BazBall has transformed the England mindset.


He also reflects on some of the toughest calls he’s had to make...

Duration: 00:52:30
Kevin Sinfield: Ultra Marathon Mindset & Running for Rob Burrow | Stick to Cricket EP 14
Sep 23, 2025

England rugby legend Kevin Sinfield joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David Lloyd in the latest episode of Stick to Cricket, brought to you by Betfair 🏏


Tuffers shows Kevin how to bat before Kev shares his love of rugby and opens up on his journey — from signing as a professional at just 13 years old to becoming one of the most respected figures in sport.


Kevin also reveals why he runs ultra marathons for his great friend Rob Burrow, what drives him to keep going, and how he faces the fear of fa...

Duration: 00:50:56
Sir Geoffrey Boycott: England’s Greatest Opener? Ashes & Bazball | Stick to Cricket EP 13
Sep 16, 2025

England’s legendary opener Sir Geoffrey Boycott joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell, and David Lloyd in the latest episode of Stick to Cricket, brought to you by Betfair 🏏


Sporting a tie from the first ever ODI, Boycott opens up like never before. He and Bumble debate getting each other out, shares tips on batting and improving your game, and even lets Tuffers put him through a demo!


Sir Geoffrey also gives his thoughts on Bazball, England’s Ashes chances, partnerships, and praises Stuart Broad. He reflects on Ian Botham as England...

Duration: 01:02:09
Joe Root: Thrilling India Series & Hunting Ashes Glory Down Under | Stick to Cricket EP 12
Sep 10, 2025

England’s record run scorer Joe Root joins Michael Vaughan Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David Lloyd for a very special episode of Stick to Cricket, brought to you by Betfair 🏏


Fresh from another ODI century, Root opens up on batting better than ever, life after the captaincy, and chasing down Sachin Tendulkar’s all time record. He also demos the Root Scoop with Tuffers, talks about his early career with Cook and Vaughan, and shares what it’s really like inside the England dressing room.


We cover it all from the Ashes build...

Duration: 01:05:11
Ashes XI Debate, Yellow Cards in Cricket? & Your Questions Answered | Stick to Cricket EP 11
Sep 02, 2025

Join Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook, David “Bumble” Lloyd, and Michael Vaughan for another hilarious and insightful episode of Stick to Cricket – brought to you by Betfair! 🏏🔥


This week we get to see the infamous “Air Tufnell” catch which leads to a debate on who was the better catcher – Vaughan or Tuffers!


Find out who is the the best spinner Tuffers ever faced, his nostalgic trip on Top of the Pops, and Cook’s farming stories! 🌾


The discussion heats up with debates on ball change limits, umpire control, yellow cards in cricket, and the rol...

Duration: 00:57:27
Mark Wood: Ashes Build-Up, Fast Bowling & World Cup Success | Stick to Cricket Ep 10
Aug 27, 2025

Mark Wood joins Phil Tufnell, Sir Alistair Cook, David Lloyd and Michael Vaughan on Stick to Cricket for a brilliant episode full of pace, personality and plenty of laughs – brought to you by Betfair!


Wood opens up on his fitness, his lengthened run-up, and how Brendon McCullum is keeping him ready for the big moments. He also shares his thoughts on franchise cricket, why England must always come first and whether they can win the Ashes this time around.


We dive into what it’s like playing against Australia – including the story of why th...

Duration: 01:05:59
Wasim Akram: India v Pakistan Test Hopes & Playing Under Bumble | Stick to Cricket Ep 9
Aug 19, 2025

Wasim Akram joins Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook, David Lloyd, and Michael Vaughan on Stick to Cricket for an unforgettable, wide-ranging episode packed with fascinating stories and laughs – brought to you by Betfair!


Phil Tufnell calls Wasim one of the toughest opponents he ever faced, and Wasim shares the gameplan behind his game.


Wasim takes us back to his early days, how he got into cricket, the first time he realised he was getting paid and his thoughts on the best batsmen he faced.


We dive into memories of the 1992 Wo...

Duration: 00:53:52
Sam Burgess: SAS escape & Russell Crowe’s prank calls | Stick to Cricket Ep 8
Aug 12, 2025

Rugby legend Sam Burgess joins Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook, David Lloyd and Michael Vaughan on Stick to Cricket for a powerful, wide-ranging episode full of thrilling stories and laughs – brought to you by Betfair!


Sam discusses winning the NRL Grand Final with a broken jaw, pulling off prank calls with Russell Crowe and the personal battles he faced after losing his dad at a young age.


He also reflects on his controversial move to rugby union, why it didn’t work out, and what he learned from stepping outside of league.


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Duration: 00:58:49
England v India Reaction: Woakes Injury, Brook's Regret & Ashes Hopes | Stick to Cricket EP 7
Aug 06, 2025

Join Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook, David "Bumble" Lloyd and Michael Vaughan for another unmissable episode of Stick to Cricket – brought to you by Betfair! 🏏🔥

The panel reacts to England's latest Test against India, Chris Woakes batting whilst injured, questions around the vice-captaincy and Harry Brook’s regret after a great innings. 🤔

Cook and Vaughan discuss how this performance sets England up for the Ashes and how England would fare if Ben Stokes is injured. Mohammed Siraj’s spell gets high praise, while Tuffers and Bumble weigh in on the pressure moments that tu...

Duration: 00:59:57
Stokes Dominates Bumrah, Root’s Legacy Grows & Andy Zaltzman Joins | Stick to Cricket EP 6
Jul 30, 2025

Cricket meets comedy as Andy Zaltzman joins Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook, David Lloyd and Michael Vaughan for Episode 6 of Stick to Cricket - brought to you by Betfair! 🏏


We break down Cook’s latest Legends League outing (with another hands-on demo from Phil), why spinners are bowling no-balls and dig into Ben Stokes' growing influence, plus why Joe Root is England’s ‘greatest ever’.


Andy tells us if and when he thinks Joe Root could break Sachin’s record, where Liam Dawson could improve and answers your community questions.


If you're enj...

Duration: 01:00:29
Ravi Shastri: Top 5 Indian Cricketers, Archer’s Return & Pakistan Rivalry | Stick to Cricket EP 5
Jul 22, 2025

Ravi Shastri joins Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook, David Lloyd and Michael Vaughan for a blockbuster episode of Stick to Cricket – brought to you by Betfair! 🇮🇳🏏


From epic rivalries to iconic commentary moments, Ravi dives into the heart of Indian cricket – including the rise of superstars like Shubman Gill and Bumrah, how players handle the pressure, and just how big the game has become on and off the field. 💰📈


There’s analysis of India vs England, reflections on Ben Stokes in the clutch, and a spicy take on which rivalry runs deeper: India vs Pakistan or Englan...

Duration: 00:59:29
Brian Lara: Test Run Record, Favourite Bowlers To Face & Rivalries | Stick to Cricket EP 4
Jul 15, 2025

Cricket legend Brian Lara joins Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook, David Lloyd and Michael Vaughan for a must-listen episode of Stick to Cricket, brought to you by Betfair!


From his famous records to backyard cricket, Lara opens up on the talent, pressure, and street smarts that shaped a world-record-breaking career. He reveals what it was like meeting his idols, playing football before cricket, and the Shane Warne rivalry.


The panel also dig into West Indies cricket today, why the reverse sweep isn’t for everyone, and the biggest problem facing the modern game.

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Duration: 00:48:14
England To Beat India, Zak Crawley Debate & Lara Keeps Record | Stick to Cricket EP 3
Jul 09, 2025

Join cricket legends Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook, David "Bumble" Lloyd and Michael Vaughan for another action-packed episode of Stick to Cricket - brought to you by Betfair! 🏏🔥


The team dives into everything from Duke vs. Kookaburra balls to whether spin bowlers will make the difference vs India. Sir Alastair shares his thoughts on bowling first, India’s pressure game, and why England might just need another player like… Alastair Cook 👀


Bumble reveals his batting theories, Tuffers pulls out the bat again and Cook chats Ollie Pope.


Shubman Gill and Jamie Smith b...

Duration: 00:59:26
Freddie Flintoff: Life After Cricket, WWE Training & England's Future | Stick to Cricket EP 2
Jul 01, 2025

Cricket legend Freddie Flintoff joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David Lloyd and Phil Tufnell for an unforgettable episode of Stick to Cricket - brought to you by Betfair! 🏏🔥


Freddie opens up about his emotional journey through the game – from fighting just to play cricket as a kid to nearly joining the WWE after retirement.


He reflects on life after cricket, including his love for coaching, stepping into the boxing ring, and finding enjoyment beyond the pitch.


Plus: hear why he still misses cricket, what motivates him today, and the hilariou...

Duration: 01:02:02
England's Chase Heroics, India Captaincy Debate & Pant's Roly-Poly Ramp! | Stick to Cricket EP 1
Jun 26, 2025

Join cricket legends Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David Lloyd and Phil Tufnell for the launch of the FIRST EVER episode of Stick to Cricket! 🏏🔥


They discuss the thrilling first Test between England and India at Headingley, relive England's memorable chase and discuss the challenges faced by Indian skipper Shubman Gill in his Test captaincy debut.


The team celebrates Ben Stokes' "special" leadership and ask if Ben Duckett's among the game's best all-format players right now?


Plus: Phil Tufnell re-enacts Rishabh Pant's role-poly ramp shot - and the gang also discus...

Duration: 00:58:42
England v India Stick to Cricket Preview! No Kohli No Problem?
Jun 19, 2025

It's the England vs India series preview with Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David 'Bumble' Lloyd and Phil Tufnell!


Our Stick To Cricket hosts chat through India's chances in England without Kohli and Rohit. Plus Shoaib Bashir's bowling, who'd they'd pick at number three out of Ollie Pope or Jacob Bethell and more!


Episode 1 of Stick To Cricket - brought to you by Betfair - is coming 26.05.25

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Duration: 00:10:28
Introducing Stick to Cricket! Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David Lloyd & Phil Tufnell
Jun 18, 2025

Welcome to Stick to Cricket - brought to you by Betfair, where legends of the game come together for unfiltered insight, untold stories, and proper cricket chat!


Join Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd, and Phil Tufnell as they dive into everything from the biggest Test moments to behind-the-scenes banter.


From the Ashes to grassroots, no topic is off limits. If you love the game, this is your dressing room.


First episode drops soon, on The Overlap Cricket YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms!


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Duration: 00:01:00