The Telegraph Cricket Podcast
The Telegraph Cricket Podcast covers the biggest talking points in English cricket, offering behind-the-scenes insight. Hosts Nick Hoult, Will Macpherson, and Jake Goodwill review England's summer Test matches as 'Bazball' enters a new era after the Ashes debacle. New episodes are released regularly during the cricket season.
Episodes
Lord's pitch overshadows England win over New Zealand
Will and Nick are joined by the Telegraph's Tim Wigmore to review England's win over New Zealand in their opening test match of the summer.Despite the result, the win has been somewhat overshadowed by the Lord's pitch after it took just 166 overs to finish the test match. We ask if major work needs to be done with the surface and if the home of cricket should be put on notice over staging future t
Time for England's Bazballers to get serious
Jake, Nick and Will are back ahead of a busy summer of Test cricket and the Women's T20 World Cup!The guys discuss what we need to see from Brendon McCullum's side to convince everyone that the ECB made the right decision to keep him on as head coach following the Ashes hammering.We look at the impact Emilio Gay will have as an opener replacing Zak Crawley and what has changed for Ollie Robinson t
Brook's nightclub clash a fitting end to England's Ashes disaster
Jake, Nick and Will reflect on the fifth and final Test for England which ended in familiar fashion, a win for Australia to seal a 4-1 series victory for the hosts.We also hear from Nick and Will about their exclusive story where they revealed England's white-ball captain Harry Brook had an altercation with a nightclub bouncer hours before leading the side in New Zealand. We discuss what this
England finally win in Australia
England are finally up and running in this Ashes series after seeing off Australia in another crazy test match!Join Jake, Nick and Will in Melbourne as they reflect on England's win and what it means for the team going forwardThere's high praise for Bryson Carse after he picked up 4 wickets and made a guest appearance at number three in the batting order!Zak Crawley also receives some plaudits for
Where do England go next after humiliating Ashes defeat?
After just 11 days of play, Australia have already wrapped up the Ashes seriesJoin Jake, Nick and Will as they reflect on the latest defeat, this time coming at the Adelaide Oval, which gave the hosts a 3-0 lead and a series win.What now for England? Can they salvage anything by winning the remaining two tests? Is it time to make wholesale changes with nothing left to lose? Or are we staring down
England must change after another Ashes defeat
England's Ashes tour goes from bad to worse after being thumped in the second Test at the Gabba.Join Jake, Nick and Will as they reflect on how the big defeat unfolded and ask if Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum can turn the tour around from 2-0 down.We also unpack some interesting comments from the pair after Stokes said there is no place for 'weak men' in his dressing room and McCullum claimed En
Why England can win second Ashes Test
After a lengthy break, the second Ashes Test is nearly upon us!Join Jake, Nick and Will as they look ahead to Brisbane where England have it all to do to level the series 1-1.We discuss the form of England's batting line-up with Joe Root and Zak Crawley under scrutiny. We ask how much pressure is on the pair of them, albeit for different reasons, and if they should have taken part in a warm-up gam
England humiliated after blowing golden opportunity
The first Test of the 2025 Ashes has gone to Australia, and it only took them two days to see off England in Perth!Join Jake, Nick and Will as they react to a chaotic two days of cricket, which left England searching for answers.They discuss how England threw away a golden opportunity from a winning position to suffer an eight-wicket defeat and who is to blame for the collapse.Joe Root and Zak Cra
England must win first Ashes Test
The Ashes are just days away and the Telegraph Cricket Podcast is back ahead of all the action this winter!Join Jake, Nick and Will as they look ahead to the first Test in Perth, where England have been handed a huge opportunity to take the lead in the series with both Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the opener. We discuss the potential repercussions if England fail to take this golden
Boycott meets Root to talk Ashes, Bazball and bats
The Ashes is less than a week away and the Telegraph Cricket Podcast is back for the duration of the tour!In this special episode, our Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult went to Sheffield Collegiate cricket club to sit down with two of England's greatest batsmen in Sir Geoffrey Boycott and Joe Root.Boycott and Root share Ashes memories, discuss what it takes to win Down Under, England's chance
England get what they deserve against India
One of the great Test series in recent history had a fitting end as India beat England on the fifth day at the Oval in remarkable fashion to claim a 2-2 draw in the series.Jake, Nick and Will reflect on yet another pulsating Test match which ended with a one-armed Chris Woakes out at the crease doing his bit to try and help England to victory.We look back on the series as a whole and rank each Eng
England behave badly during India draw
England remain 2-1 up against India after the fourth Test at Old Trafford ended in a draw.Jake, Nick and Will unpack all the action at Old Trafford including the controversy surrounding India's refusal to accept Ben Stokes' offer of a draw and England's questionable behaviour in the aftermath.We ask what has happened with the pitches throughout this series and who is to blame.Ben Stokes became jus
Stokes inspires England win in India thriller
England have wrestled back control of the Test series with India after a tense 22-run win at Lord’s!Jake, Nick and Will reflect on another eventful five days at the home of cricket and, in particular, another remarkable performance from England skipper Ben Stokes who inspired his side to victory yet again.There's also high praise for Jofra Archer, who impressed on his return to the Test arena, and
India level series after Edgbaston thrashing
Jake, Nick and Will reflect on a dominant win for India over England in the second Test at Edgbaston, which leaves the series finely poised at 1-1 heading into Lord's.Ben Stokes' decision to bowl first backfired this time around and we ask if the England captain will be thinking differently ahead of the Third test.We discuss the role of Shoaib Bashir and Zak Crawley in this England side after form
England up and running after thriller with India
England have taken a 1-0 lead in their five test series with India after producing yet another sensational run chase at Headingley!Jake, Nick and Will reflect on an unforgettable five days of test cricket and give big praise to England's batting lineup, and in particular Ben Duckett who hit 149 in his final innings to steer England to victory.There's also praise for Ollie Pope who bagged himself a
Rob Key on a defining six months for Bazball era
England are just days away from getting their Test match series against India underway and, ahead of all the action, we have a brand new podcast which will keep you up to speed over the next couple of months.The Telegraph's Sport Features Editor Jake Goodwill joins our chief cricket correspondent Nick Hoult and cricket news correspondent Will Macpherson to preview the series.They are joined i
“Digs on your body type don’t have a place in sport” - Tammy Beaumont, Telegraph Women's Sport podcast
A bonus episode from the Telegraph's Women Sport podcast.In this episode of the Telegraph Women’s Sport Podcast, we delve into the pervasive issue of sexism in sports. Join host Dame Laura Kenny as she opens up a crucial conversation with sport leaders and advocates who are championing gender equality. Our guests include Yvonne Harrison, Women In Football chief executive, and Dr Stacey Pope,
Joe Root’s made Test history, overtaking… Alastair Campbell?
Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell are back with the Telegraph’s Ben Wright for the final podcast of the summer series. With England having won five out of five of the summer Test series, the team look forward to the final match against Sri Lanka, celebrate Joe Root’s history-making double century, debate Gus Atkinson’s man of the match award and discuss Baz McCullum’s appointment as England’s
Can England survive without Mark Wood? Plus, Michael gets a Phone Call…
Michael and Phil are here again for another episode of the Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club Podcast. Hosted by Telegraph's Ben Wright, the three of them discuss England's recent squad selections in both their red and white ball teams. Michael and Phil review the first Test Match in the series against Sri Lanka, and the cutting edge Cricket Club Scoreboard returns again - who are the top performer
Michael and Phil remember Graham Thorpe - plus a recap on the Hundred and looking ahead to Sri Lanka
England cricket legends Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell are back for The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club Podcast. Hosted by Telegraph's Ben Wright, the chaps take time to remember the life and career of the brilliant Graham Thorpe, who sadly took his own life earlier this month at the age of 55. Plus, Michael and Phil recap the recent Hundred final, take a look at the resignation of limite
Michael Vaughan on England staying the course as West Indies toughen up
Two England cricketing legends, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell, are here again for The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club Podcast. Hosted by the Telegraph's Ben Wright, today's episode reviews the 2nd Test Match in the series against the West Indies, where the tourists offered up a significantly greater resistance, but superb batting performances from Root and Brook alongside a stunning few innin
Carlos Brathwaite on how to return the West Indies to a top Test team
England cricketing legends Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell, along with the Telegraph's Ben Wright, look back at the 1st Test in the series against the West Indies and finds England in dominant form, but the Windies lacking. Carlos Brathwaite, former West Indies T20 captain, joins the boys in the studio to discuss what can be done to return the Windies to Test stardom. Plus, Michael, Phil, Ben, an
Stuart Broad on James Anderson: "I'd have kept playing him".
Ashes winning captain Michael Vaughan and England legend Phil Tufnell reunite for a new series of The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club. Hosted by Telegraph's Ben Wright, today's episode bids a fond farewell to genuine bowling legend Jimmy Anderson as he prepares to play his 188th (!) and final Test. It also features an interview with the recently retired Stuart Broad (who says the selectors
Will series defeat in India be a wake-up call for England?
Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on England's heavy fifth Test defeat to India, which saw the series end 4-1 in the hosts' favour.After such a promising start in Hyderabad, we ask where it all went wrong in the following four Tests for England and if lessons need to be learned given the nature of the defeat.We discuss England's struggles facing spin bowling and what needs to be done to correct that a
England's winning v entertaining debate, with Mark Ramprakash
Michael, Phil and Ben look ahead to the fifth and final Test between India and England, and whether Ben Stokes' side can end the series on a high by picking up their second win to leave the series at 3-2.We discuss Jonny Bairstow's future as he prepares to win his 100th Test cap and what changes could be made to the England side beyond this series.Former England batsman and coach Mark Ramprak
India take series win with Ryan Sidebottom
Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on the fourth Test between India and England which saw the hosts clinch the series with a now unassailable 3-1 lead.It is the first series defeat for Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes since taking charge nearly two years ago, so we ask if England are still progressing, especially given the emergence of young spinners Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley.Former England seamer R
Can England still win in India?
Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on a sobering third Test for England which saw Brendon McCullum's side thrashed by 434 runs in Rajkot.We dissect the defeat in detail and ask if the England team will carry on with their unadulterated 'Bazball' philosophy or tweak their tactics to ensure they do not suffer another heavy loss.We also get stuck into the form of Joe Root, who came in for heavy criti
England's third Test opportunity with Dom Bess
Ben, Michael and Phil look ahead to the third Test between India and England in Rajkot. England's bowling line-up has taken a hit with Jack Leach ruled out for the series and the question marks over Rehan Ahmed's availability, after he became the latest player to encounter visa issues, also disrupted preparation. England and Yorkshire spinner Dom Bess joins the show to discuss his current for
India level series with Harsha Bhogle
Ben, Mike and Phil reflect on the second Test between England and India which saw the hosts win by 106 wins to level the series 1-1.We discuss if the series is still there for the taking for England with the availability of a number of India's key players in doubt for the remaining three Tests. The guys also discuss what Joe Root needs to do to correct his form with the bat.We also check in with l
England's Hyderabad heist with Bumble
Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on a sensational victory for England after they pulled off the most unlikely of victories in Hyderabad.They discuss the sensational performances of Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley, and another flawless display of captaincy from Ben Stokes. We also ask where it all went wrong for Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, with Michael raising questions about his captaincy decisions.Crick
Can England upset the odds in India?
The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club is back!Ben, Mike and Phil take a look at England's upcoming tour to India and ask the question on every cricket fans lips: can Bazball work in the toughest conditions in Test cricket?We look at how the England bowling line-up will be formed in the absence of Ben Stokes, who has been chosen as a specialist batsman for the tour, and we discuss how much the host
Amazing Ashes gets fitting finish with Zak Crawley
Ben and Michael are joined by the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult to look back on an incredible eight weeks.England recovered from the worst possible start to draw the series 2-2 with Stuart Broad delivering the final blow to Australia in his last act as a cricketer.We pay tribute to Broad and ask if it is the right time for him to call it a day.Zak Crawley was one of England's
Australia retain the Ashes with Piers Morgan
Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on a frustrating fourth Test which ended in a draw after rain washed out most of the final two days.Australia have now retained the Ashes and the best England can hope for is a drawn series.We look back on the previous three Tests to see what England could have done differently and also address if anything could have been done over the weekend to ensure more overs wer
David Warner on the Ashes, retirement and Stuart Broad
Ben and Michael are joined by the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult on the eve of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.The guys take a close look at England's team and in particular the selection of Jimmy Anderson, who has been recalled at his home ground in place of Ollie Robinson.Australia opener David Warner joins the show to discuss a thrilling series so far, his retirement p
More Headingley heroics with Jack Leach
Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on another thriller at Headingley as England kept the Ashes alive after the series delivered another tense finish.They catch up with England spinner Jack Leach, who is no stranger to final day drama at Headingley. Injury ruled Leach out of the Ashes but he tells us how Brendon McCullum turned his career around on and off the pitch. Leach also expresses
Lord’s fallout with Brad Hogg
Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on another chaotic Ashes Test match after Australia snuck home to take a 2-0 lead.Mike and Phil have differing opinions regarding the controversial Jonny Bairstow stumping which has divided the cricket world.Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg joins the show to offer his opinion on the matter and discuss the injury to Nathan Lyon, which he feels could be a pivotal mome
Winning over entertaining with Sir Geoffrey Boycott
Ahead of the second Ashes Test, Michael, Phil and Ben sit down with England legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott to discuss Australia’s win at Edgbaston and what England need to do if they are to come from behind to win the series. Sir Geoffrey expresses his concerns over certain aspects of 'Bazball' and says the team should join a circus if all they are interested in is entertainment!Plus, we dissect
An Ashes classic with Adam Gilchrist
Michael, Phil and Ben unpack a remarkable start to the Ashes series which saw Australia sneak home at Edgbaston with just two wickets to spare.The guys break down what England need to do ahead of Lord's to level the series and why hope is far from lost for Ben Stokes' side.Australian legend Adam Gilchrist joins us from Down Under to give us his reaction to the result. He also offers up a bit of ex
The Ashes are here with Justin Langer
Michael, Phil and Ben are back ahead of a massive summer for English cricket!Australia are in town ahead of one of the most anticipated series in years and joining the guys in the studio is the man who was leading Australia during the last Ashes series, Justin Langer.He opens up on his acrimonious departure from Cricket Australia and why he still feels such a personal connection to the current squ
Reflecting on an incredible year with Sam Curran
Michael, Phil and Ben are here for the final time this year to recap England's historic 3-0 series win in Pakistan and look back on an incredible seven months for English cricket.The guys pick out some of their stars of the recent series including Harry Brook and ask if Rehan Ahmed will be in England's strongest side by the time the Ashes comes around next year. Elsewhere, we look at where the lik
England secure series win, Shaun Udal on living with Parkinson's
Michael, Phil & Ben look back on England's first series win in Pakistan for 22 years as Ben Stokes guided his side to yet another test match win, making it 8 wins in 9 since he took over.There's high praise from Michael for Harry Brook following his scintillating display with the bat and a mention for Mark Wood too after Shoaib Akhtar gave him advice on the podcast last week on how to bowl fas
Shoaib Akhtar on England's win and how to bowl at 100mph
Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on England's sensational win over Pakistan in their first match there in 17 years.Jimmy Anderson and Ollie Robinson starred with the ball while four of the batting line-up grabbed themselves a Test century. But it was the captaincy of Ben Stokes that was most impressive - Michael called it the best he's ever seen in a Test match!Joining the show this week is the man n
Brendon McCullum on coaching England, 'Bazball' & Pakistan
Michael, Phil and Ben are back to look ahead to England's tour of Pakistan, their first away trip under the guidance of Brendon McCullum.The England head coach sits down with the guys to discuss a whirlwind start to his tenure and what he is expecting for his first Test series on foreign soil.McCullum explains why he was not that interested in the job to begin with, why Ben Stokes is so special an
Reviewing England's incredible summer and Steve Harmison eyes selector role
Michael and Ben are joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on an incredible summer for English red-ball cricket which saw them win six Tests out of seven.Attention now turns to the winter tour of Pakistan where Brendon McCullum's aggressive tactics will be tested away from home for the first time, but the guys think England can continue their impressive form befor
Strauss on his high performance review, Bairstow out and should Hales be recalled?
Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Ben Wright speak to Sir Andrew Strauss on his high performance review, what exactly it entails and how, by 2024, he wants real change to have taken place.The boys also look ahead to England's deciding Test with South Africa, and discuss what Jonny Bairstow's freak golfing injury means for their fortunes and whether Alex Hales should still be left out in the c
Joe Root talks captaincy, McCullum and why batting is his 'quiet place'
Michael, Phil and Ben look back on England's comfortable win in the second test with South Africa which levels the series between the pair heading into the third and final match.There's praise for Ben Stokes performance with bat and ball as well as his captaincy which seems to be evolving with each match played.Elsewhere there's finally some praise for Zak Crawley following a difficult summer.Our
England humbled by South Africa, Graeme Smith on the art of captaincy
Michael, Phil and Ben unpack England's humbling defeat to South Africa and discuss whether it is a wake up call for their aggressive approach or simply a blip that Brendon McCullum needs to forget.The guys are joined by former Proteas skipper Graeme Smith, who says McCullum's tactics are not sustainable at the highest level. Smith also gives his verdict on England's struggling opening pa
England vs South Africa preview, Sir Geoffrey Boycott's message to the ECB
Michael, Phil and Ben are back in the studio with a very special guest as they build up to the return of Test cricket!The legendary Sir Geoffrey Boycott joins the guys to discuss his new book, Being Geoffrey Boycott, which details his 18-year career which spanned 108 Tests for England.We get his take on the current England setup and the impact of 'Bazball'. Geoffrey also explains why Joe Root stan
Harmer looks ahead to England v South Africa and The Hundred gets off to a rocky start
Michael, Phil and Ben sit down with South Africa and Essex spinner Simon Harmer as he prepares to face England later this month.He opens up about how close he was to playing for England, what the secret to his recent form has been and also why he thinks 'Bazball' is not just good for England, but a positive for wider Test cricket.We also look back at the opening week of the Hundred. Michael and Ph
Why Roy must not be dropped and Sophia Dunkley talks England's new approach
Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on yet another series defeat for England's white-ball cricketers after a chastening loss to South Africa. Although England have gone through a home summer without a white-ball series win for the first time since 2013, the boys say it is too soon to panic.Jason Roy's struggles with the bat have been a talking point but Vaughany says it is important Matthew Mo
Jos Buttler's baptism of fire & Ravi Shastri on what the IPL does next
Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on yet another frustrating series for new England white-ball captain Jos Buttler. After levelling the ODI series with South Africa, England were forced to settle for a draw after the deciding match at Headingley was rained off.We discuss Buttler's stuttering start to life as skipper and draw comparisons with Joe Root's tenure as Test captain, suggesting that Buttler,
Stokes retires and sends a message to World Cricket
England's one day cricketers are struggling to get going under their new captain Jos Buttler. After suffering a series defeat to India over the weekend, they were soundly beaten in their opening ODI against South Africa on Tuesday too.To make matters worse, test captain Ben Stokes announced on Monday that he will be stepping away from 50 over cricket, citing that his body can no longer cope with a
Bumrah bowls England back down to Earth
After a thrilling month of red ball cricket for England, it has been a week to forget for the white ball side.Jos Buttler's opening T20 series as captain against India ended in a 2-1 defeat and his first ODI against the same opponent could not have gone much worse. The World Champions were bowled out for just 110 with Roy, Root and Stokes all going for ducks. Micheal, Phil and Ben unpack the thras
Ashley Giles opens up on his departure from the ECB
England's cricketers continue to entertain under the guidance of Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. After completing a clean sweep against New Zealand, they chased down a record of 378 runs, with ease, to see off India at Edgbaston to win the delayed fifth test and claim a series draw.Mike, Phil and Ben unpack the incredible win and ask what is the limit for this current side who have now made it fo
Eoin Morgan calls it a day, Trent Boult on the art of bowling
Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on a series clean sweep for England after they wrapped up their Test series against New Zealand in quick fashion on Monday.They discuss the growing partnership between head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes and ask if it will be more of the same when India arrive later this week for their rearranged Test.As Test cricket enters a new era, things are quite t
England's new philosophy with Marcus Trescothick
On the eve of the third and final Test with New Zealand, Ben, Phil and Michael sit down with England's batting coach and former opener Marcus Trescothick to discuss what has changed in such a short space of time since the arrival of new head coach Brendon McCullum.The boys also get his take on the lack of English coaches in the game as well as his own aspirations to become a head coach and what it
Bairstow blasts New Zealand away
Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Ben Wright react to an incredible win for England over New Zealand in the second test at Trent Bridge.The three pay tribute to a sensational innings from Johnny Bairstow after he hit the second fastest hundred in English test cricket history to secure a win for his side and first test series win for new head coach Brendan McCullum against the side he used to capta
David Gower on blue socks, England's opening batsmen & the infamous Tiger Moth flyover
Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan and entertainment all-rounder Phil Tufnell are joined by the Telegraph's Ben Wright for a new podcast dedicated to all things cricket! They'll be bringing you analysis from the dizzy heights of the international game all the way down the weird and wonderful world of village cricket.In this second episode, the boys interview left-handed batting legend David Gow
The Rob Key interview
England cricket legends Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell are joined by the Telegraph's Ben Wright for a brand new podcast dedicated to all things cricket! They'll be bringing you analysis from the dizzy heights of the international game all the way down the weird and wonderful world of village cricket.For the first episode we have drafted in a very special guest. The Managing Director of England c
Introducing The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club
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