The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club
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Welcome to "The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club," a podcast that takes you on a captivating journey into the world of cricket. Former England stars Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell are joined by the Telegraph's Ben Wright for chats with ECB bigwigs and international stars, to village viral sensations. A celebration of cricket in all its glory and absurdity, with new episodes every Tuesday or Wednesday. Come join the club.
The podcast explores every aspect of the game, from the art of bowling and batting to the fierce rivalries between cricketing powerhouses such as India, Pakistan, England, Australia, South Africa, Bangladesh, West Indies, and New Zealand. Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell analyze the strategies employed in Test matches, T20s and ODIs around the world.
They offer insights into county cricket, the Hundred and the inner workings of the England Cricket Board. From the elite stadiums to the heart of village and league cricket, this podcast celebrates the grassroots spirit that drives the sport forward.
The hosts also delve into the exhilarating moments that define cricket, including the intensity of the 2023 Ashes, the drama of World Cups, and the revolutionary "The Hundred" tournament.Throughout the podcast, Vaughan and Tufnell share their experiences as cricketers, providing unique insights into the sport. They discuss the legendary all-rounders, the opening batsmen who set the tone, and the charismatic skippers who lead their teams to victory.
The podcast also showcases interviews with current players, like Sam Curran, Joe Root and Trent Boult and the coaches who are leading the world game.
So, whether you're an ardent cricket fan or new to the sport, "The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club'' promises to be a thrilling and informative journey through the captivating world of cricket. Get ready to be bowled over by this engaging podcast that will leave you wanting more after every episode.
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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 ahead of the summer, and if there needs to be some changes to the squad to freshen things up.We also take a look at the positives from the series in the form of the emergence of Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley after the two spinners announced themselves on the international scene, and the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent, Nick Hoult, checks in for the last time from on the ground in India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Ramprakash joins the show to discuss the series and where the line is between winning and entertaining. Is the modern England fan more interested in exciting performances rather than winning Test matches? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Ryan Sidebottom joins the show to offer up his thoughts on the series and to discuss how he would feel being a bowler in the current England setup and the criticism of Ollie Robinson following the defeat. Sidebottom also explains why he believes there is a distinct lack of left-arm seamers available to England right now.We also check in with the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent, Nick Hoult, who joins us from Delhi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 criticism for his dismissal in the first innings, and we also ask if it is time for Jonny Bairstow to be taken out of the side after another poor showing.Plus, we check in with the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult to get the latest from India and the England camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 form and his hopes to break back into the England setup. He explains how Bazball has affected how he plays county cricket and gives us his opinion on how England should approach the rest of the series, having played in India last time around in 2021.Plus, we check in with the Telegraph's Chief Cricket correspondent Nick Hoult from Rajkot, who provides an update from the ground ahead of the action on Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 legendary cricket broadcaster Harsha Bhogle, who joins us from Mumbai to talk about the series, the potential return of Virat Kohli and why Yashasvi Jaiswal will be the new face of Indian cricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.Cricket icon David 'Bumble' Lloyd joins the show to give us his thoughts on the series and England's development under Brendon McCullum and Stokes. He explains to us how he believes Test cricket can be kept thriving and talks about his departure from Sky, too.Plus, we discuss another thriller of a Test match in Australia as the West Indies picked up their first win Down Under since 1997! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1The 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 hosts will be affected by the absence of star man Virat Kohli.Hear also from the Telegraph's chief cricket correspondent Nick Hoult, who gives us the latest from Hyderabad including the ongoing situation with Shoaib Bashir. The spinner has been sent back to the UK from Abu Dhabi after being denied a visa for India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 stars of the summer and he speaks to Michael about his turnaround in form and what really happened with the celebrations on Monday evening.We also look ahead to the upcoming ODI World Cup and what England's Test team will look like in India at the start of next year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 were bowled.Legendary broadcaster Piers Morgan joins the guys to discuss his frustrations at the series being drawn, his love of cricket and his admiration for England skipper Ben Stokes.Plus, we check in with the Telegraph’s Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult ahead of the final Test at the Oval.Telegraph subscribers have the chance to win two tickets to the final/deciding Ashes test on Saturday 29 July, courtesy of IG. To enter, visit telegraph.co.uk/extraSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 plans and, of course, Stuart Broad.Plus, we recap a thrilling few games in the Women’s Ashes..See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 his disappointment that there will be no Test match in Leeds the next time Australia are in town for the 2027 series.Plus, we reflect on the women's Ashes and check in with the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult to find out how both sides will spend their downtime between Tests.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 moment in the series.We also check in with the Telegraph’s Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult ahead of the crucial third Test match at Headingley.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 the team announcement with Josh Tongue selected in place of Moeen Ali and reflect on the defeat for England women in their Ashes opener.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 expert wicketkeeping advice for Jonny Bairstow after he came under fire for some costly errors.Plus, we get the latest from the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult regarding Moeen Ali as well as the other headlines from the England camp.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 squad. We get his thoughts on England's impressive 18 months under Brendon McCullum and he reveals the true story behind the famous 'bin kicking' incident at Headingley in 2019.We also check in with the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult from Edgbaston ahead of the first Test with Moeen Ali likely to play following his retirement U-turn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 likes of Jofra Archer and Jonny Bairstow can fit into the side given the depth on display in Pakistan.One man who might be looking to feature for the Test side next year is Sam Curran. The all-rounder joins the show to discuss his fantastic year, which was crowned by winning the T20 World Cup in November. Curran talks up his red-ball chances and also outlines how he will be watching the upcoming IPL draw, where he is expected to fetch a hefty fee!And with the dust settling on 2022, the guys discuss what we can expect to see in 2023 when Australia are in town to defend the Ashes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 faster!The Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult joins the show from Karachi to reflect on England's win and give a bit more insight into the sickness bug that has infected the camp.And our guest this week is the former England spinner Shaun Udal, he was part of the last England side to tour Pakistan in 2005, we get his verdict on the win and he opens up about his struggles with Parkinson's disease which he was diagnosed with in 2019.Help raise money for Parkinson's disease https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 nicknamed the Rawalpindi Express, Shoaib Akhtar. He discusses England's win, why their aggressive style is good for Test cricket and also the pitch which looked destined to leave us with a draw.We also get his views on fast bowling, how players can work to improve their pace and his memories of dismissing Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar with the very first ball he bowled to him!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 and even picks between Kane Williamson or Joe Root.The guys also give their thoughts on England's World Cup win earlier this month and Michael explains why he is skeptical about the rumoured £400 million investment in the Hundred.Plus we talk Ben Stokes decision to donate his march fees to the Pakistan flood appeal, you can donate here https://www.dec.org.uk/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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