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For The Love Of Cricket

For The Love Of Cricket

For The Love Of Cricket 77 episodes Nov 11, 2026

Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler, two of England's greatest cricketers, discuss their love for the game every week. They share stories from their careers, including winning the Ashes and World Cups, and talk about the IPL. The podcast offers a unique insider perspective on professional cricket.

Episodes

Hayden Joins as Aussie Cricket Back in Sandpaper Turmoil | England’s Bethell Blow
Hayden Joins as Aussie Cricket Back in Sandpaper Turmoil | England’s Bethell Blow Nov 11, 2026 1:04:25 Australia legend Matthew Hayden joins Jos and Broady to discuss what newspapers have dubbed the ‘civil war’ in cricket down under after Usman Khawaja reopened the wounds of the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal. They discuss how the story is dividing a proud sporting nation, whether the investigation should be reopened and whether it could widen divisions in the current Australia team in the run-up to t
Ageing Aussies, Supreme South Africa and a Clumsy Prime Minister
Ageing Aussies, Supreme South Africa and a Clumsy Prime Minister Nov 4, 2026 50:29 Broady and Jos reconvene following Australia's final day collapse in the third Test in Cape Town. They both admire Kagiso Rabada’s brilliance, Marco Jansen’s height and address age concerns for the old enemy. Plus, should Jack Leach be back in the England fold? And does Prime Minister Andy Burnham need to work on his forward defence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc
England Struggle in Pakistan, Broad Blasts ‘Disrespectful’ Lancs & T20 Star Donald Joins
England Struggle in Pakistan, Broad Blasts ‘Disrespectful’ Lancs & T20 Star Donald Joins Oct 27, 2026 50:28 Fresh from hamstring surgery, Jos Buttler joins Stuart Broad to discuss an extraordinary week in world cricket. They analyse the reasons for England’s three straight defeats in the tri-series in Pakistan but reserve special praise for captain Harry Brook after his stunning 202. England T20 opener Aneurin Donald joins the show to talk about his breakthrough summer and signing for Perth Scorchers
Jos Buttler: T20 Record-Breaker, IPL Icon, England White-Ball Legend
Jos Buttler: T20 Record-Breaker, IPL Icon, England White-Ball Legend Oct 21, 2026 55:28 England batter and For the Love of Cricket co-host Jos Buttler relives his journey from the Somerset academy to the top of the men’s T20 run charts. He recalls choosing cricket over tennis as a schoolboy and is joined by one of his early mentors, the strength and conditioning coach Darren Veness, who remembers young Jos as a ‘little hooligan’ he used to drive to matches. With remarkable honesty
Who Are The Top 10 Test Bowlers Of The 21st Century?
Who Are The Top 10 Test Bowlers Of The 21st Century? Oct 13, 2026 46:42 In another classic debate, Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler get their heads together to list the top 10 Test match bowlers since 2000. How do they split iconic spinners Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan? Has there been a better fast bowler than India’s Jasprit Bumrah? And do you agree with the ranking of England's finest Jimmy Anderson? Broady lists the ingredients of a great Test bowler, while J
RANKED: Top 10 Test Batters This Century
RANKED: Top 10 Test Batters This Century Oct 6, 2026 1:00:18 Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler debate and name their top 10 men’s Test batters since the turn of the century. How do you split Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara? Where do they put their team-mate Joe Root? And should Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid make the cut? Broad draws on the batters he found hardest to bowl at, while Jos picks the players he idolised as he came through the ranks. It’s a fierce d
Jos Buttler’s Injury Woe, Chris Woakes Joins & Best Mark Wood Stories
Jos Buttler’s Injury Woe, Chris Woakes Joins & Best Mark Wood Stories Sep 29, 2026 50:37 Jos opens up to Broady about the hamstring injury he suffered while batting for England against Sri Lanka last week. Chris Woakes, their former England team-mate, joins the pod fresh from Warwickshire’s county championship celebrations. All three share memories of eccentric England fast bowler Mark Wood following his retirement from international cricket. Plus, reaction to David Warner’s viral
RANKED: Who Are The Top 10 Men's Cricketers In The World Right Now?
RANKED: Who Are The Top 10 Men's Cricketers In The World Right Now? Sep 22, 2026 45:37 Stuart Broad and Steven Finn rank the 10 best men's cricketers in the world right now - and unsurprisingly, it's no easy challenge. Fresh off the end of the English Test summer, the former England fast bowlers use all-formats to pick their ultimate list. Do legends like Steve Smith and Joe Root make the cut? Or does 15 year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sneak in after a record-breaking IPL? Let us k
Jordan Cox: England’s New Star on Nerveless Batting, Kohli’s Influence and Coach KP
Jordan Cox: England’s New Star on Nerveless Batting, Kohli’s Influence and Coach KP Sep 15, 2026 50:27 England batter Jordan Cox hooks up with Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler to discuss his breakthrough summer as a Test cricketer. Cox takes us inside his match-winning partnership with Joe Root and his first training session with England batting mentor Kevin Pietersen. He explains why he feels no nerves when walking out to bat, how Virat Kohli helped him at the IPL and why England is his No.1 priorit
Kevin Pietersen’s England Return: Masterstroke or Madness?
Kevin Pietersen’s England Return: Masterstroke or Madness? Sep 8, 2026 46:56 Jos and Broady give their views on Kevin Pietersen’s appointment as a specialist mentor to the England men’s white-ball teams. With unique insight into Pietersen the player and person, they assess whether he has the qualities to inspire England to World Cup glory in 2027. They also look ahead to the third England-Pakistan Test at Edgbaston and discuss Henry Crocombe’s twin hat-tricks, Yuzvendra
Pakistan Meltdown, Root’s Sticky Patch & Stokes Heads Down Under
Pakistan Meltdown, Root’s Sticky Patch & Stokes Heads Down Under Sep 2, 2026 1:03:27 Broady and Jos are joined by BBC commentator Aatif Nawaz to analyse Pakistan’s turbulent tour of England after the tourists dropped seven players and released their head coach. Plus, is England’s bowling attack worthy of comparisons with the 2005 Ashes quartet? And how can Joe Root overcome his lbw malaise? They also discuss Ben Stokes’s Big Bash move, the rise of Jordan Cox and why some obser
Stuart Broad and Sir Jimmy Anderson: The Secrets Behind The Greatest Test Bowling Partnership
Stuart Broad and Sir Jimmy Anderson: The Secrets Behind The Greatest Test Bowling Partnership Aug 27, 2026 26:47 1,308 Test wickets later, Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad discuss their legendary bowling partnership at the unveiling of their portrait inside the Lord’s pavilion. The duo share what it means to be permanently inducted into the Home of Cricket and how the painting was produced. They also reveal the secrets that made them so effective as a pair, pick each other’s best spells and discuss dropping

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