The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club

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.

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.

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 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.