The Telegraph Cricket Podcast

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 game in Canberra.Root has also been questioning the need for a pink-ball Test in the Ashes. We discuss in detail the impact that will have on the second Test, how England will cope with it and in particular how they deal with Mitchell Starc.Plus the minute monologue is back, delivered this time by Will. We field all your questions as usual too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Crawley, in particular, had a match to forget. We ask what changes could be made to the batting line-up, if any, to prevent a repeat outcome in Brisbane in the second Test in just under two weeks.And we field your questions, too, including plenty on the future of Rob Key, Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes if England's Ashes tour continues to spiral out of control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 chance.We also take a look at England's attack and if they will decide to pick a spinner or unleash Mark Wood as part of a five-man pace attack.Ben Stokes is back fit and firing. We ask if the England skipper will feature in all five Tests and, more importantly, if anyone can stop him from doing so!Plus, the minute monologue is back and Nick takes aim at Australian cricketers being too polite! We answer your questions as usual, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 chances this winter and Bazball, which they do not agree about... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 England players’ contribution against India and we also pick our moments of the summer.With the India series now done and dusted, attention will swiftly turn to the Ashes. We ask how well prepared England are off the back of the summer.Nick gives us this week’s minute monologue, and we answer your questions as always. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 just the fourth Englishman to take five wickets and score a hundred in the same Test match, but does he need to look after his body better ahead of the Ashes this winter?Plus, we ask if Joe Root can surpass Sachin Tendulkar as the all-time leading run scorer in Test cricket and we field all your questions as usual! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 we ask if he should feature in the remaining two Test matches this summer.It was another difficult match for Zak Crawley and the guys discuss if there's any chance of him being dropped for the remainder of the series.Plus, we discuss Australia's record-breaking win over the West Indies after they bowled them out for just 27 runs.And, we field all your questions as usual too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 former England captain Michael Vaughan labelled the latter 'England's luckiest cricketer ever' in his Telegraph column.And we also ask if now is the time to recall Jofra Archer with the fast bowler back amongst the England squad and fit for selection after four years out of Test cricket.Plus, it's Nick's turn for a minute monologue and we field all your questions as usual! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 century and justification for Ben Stokes after he won the toss and elected to bowl first.As for India, we ask if they threw away more than one opportunity to win the test match and what changes they could make to win the second test.We also ask why Headingley has not been considered for an Ashes test in 2027 and we answer your questions as usual! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 in the studio by the managing director of England men's cricket, Rob Key, who gives his thoughts on the English summer so far, the challenge India will bring and how it will prepare his side for the Ashes tour later this year. He also provides an update on the fitness of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, and tells us why Freddie Flintoff is a future England coach in the making.We also field a number of your questions too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, a professor renowned for her work on gender and inequality in sports. Yvonne shares insightful perspectives on systemic sexism and the subtle language differences that perpetuate gender biases in sporting events. Stacey unveils her compelling research findings on entrenched misogyny among male football fans, emphasising the urgent need for cultural and institutional change.We also hear from England cricketer Tammy Beaumont, who recounts her personal encounters with subtle and overt sexism, from ill-fitting men’s gear to harsh social media scrutiny driven by online betting culture.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 new white-ball manager. Sir Geoffrey Boycott joins us to talk about his recovery from pneumonia, Ollie Pope and what can be done to get cricket grounds packed out for every Test match.✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say hello?cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sportEvery episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 performers, and who are struggling at the crease? Plus, Michael gets a phone call from an old friend...✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say hello?cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sportEvery episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root. Join the club - follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 limited overs coach Matthew Mott, and they look ahead to the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say hello?cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sportEvery episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root. Join the club - follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 innings from 20-year-old spinner Shoaib Bashir ensured that England stayed firm. Plus, Michael, Phil and Ben rank another selection of players on the returning Cricket Club Scoreboard!✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say hello?cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sportEvery episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root. Join the club - follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, and Carlos rank a selection of players on the brand new (and hi-tech) Cricket Club Scoreboard!✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say hello?cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sportEvery episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root. Join the club - follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 may have made a mistake in tapping Jimmy on the shoulder). Plus, the trio unpack India's victory at the T20 World Cup and the England Women's outstanding recent performances against New Zealand.✉️ Have an answer to Vaughan & Tuffers' questions or just want to say hello?cricketclub@telegraph.co.uk🏏 Discover more of our leading Sports journalism: telegraph.co.uk/sportEvery episode, the trio will review England's summer tests as well as celebrating cricket in all its glory and absurdity, from international clashes to village cricket madness. Plus, just like every good cricket club, Tuffers and Vaughan will regale you with hilarious stories of former glories as well as being joined by the odd ringer from time to time. Previous guests have included Zak Crawley, Adam Gilchrist and Joe Root. Join the club - follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.