James Buttler, the Cricket Badger, was delighted to make a guest appearance on the Let's Talk Cricket Indian podcast. In this clip the host Anish Patel asks about the future of the Cricket World Cup and then asks whether James can see a time when franchise cricket like the IPL and The Hundred will be seen as more important than international matches. This Podcast is brought to you in association with Cricket365.com . Thank you very much for listening and supporting the podcast! Contact the show ...
Jun 27, 2019•18 min•Ep. 81
Ireland paceman Boyd Rankin is a guest on an upcoming Cricket Badger Podcast. Here is a sneak preview of his discussion with James Buttler on Ireland's absence from the current World Cup. The format debate continues as many people are missing the smaller nations at the ICC's major showpiece event and Boyd is no different. Stay tuned for the full Boyd Rankin Cricket Badger Podcast coming very soon. This Podcast is brought to you in association with Cricket365.com . Thank you very much for listeni...
Jun 27, 2019•7 min•Ep. 80
James Buttler , the Cricket Badger, is joined by Cricket 365's Oli Fisher and cricket journalist Aakash Sivasubramaniam to pick out their favourite moments from the fourth week of the Cricket World Cup 2019. In this fifth episode they pick their top batsman, top bowler and Champagne moment from week four. They discuss England's disastrous week and try and explain how and why it has happened and decide whether Eoin Morgan's men can still reach the semi-finals. They reflect on Shakib al Hasan's in...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 79
Two greats of India cricket BUT if you could have just one, who would you pick? The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, guested on the Edges & Sledges Podcast this week and asked DJ to give his assessment. Interesting debate! This Podcast is brought to you in association with Cricket365.com . Thank you very much for listening and supporting the podcast! Contact the show via Twitter on @cricket_badger or email us at cricketbadger@hotmail.com. If you'd like to advertise on the Podcast drop us a lin...
Jun 25, 2019•10 min•Ep. 78
James Buttler , the Cricket Badger, is joined by Cricket 365's Oli Fisher and cricket journalist Aakash Sivasubramaniam to pick out their favourite moments from the third week of the Cricket World Cup 2019. In this fourth episode they pick their top batsman, top bowler and Champagne moment from week three. They discuss Eoin Morgan's incredible hundred, Afghanistan's off-field problems, whether they would prefer a one-sided six-fest to a low scoring thriller and why Pakistan are so inconsistent. ...
Jun 19, 2019•55 min•Ep. 77
The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by former Surrey and England left-hander Mark Butcher . The veteran of 71 Tests is about to release his second album 'Now Playing', which will be released across all formats on 5 July. During the podcast you'll also hear a sneak preview of the first single from the album, called 'Country', it is released on digital platforms on 28 June. Mark takes on the Cricket Badger 20 Questions to talk all things cricket, music, Jimi Hendrix, Virat Kohli and Nigel...
Jun 17, 2019•42 min•Ep. 76
The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by the world's greatest living cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers on this week's Podcast, but as you will hear the interview was mixed in its success. In fairness Sir Garry had been conducting interviews for two hours but a quest for him to answer the Cricket Badger 20 questions was given short shrift and a 20 minute interview turned into 13 of which only six makes the cut. But the six is good! It is after all a number he is synonymous with. The Barbados c...
Jun 12, 2019•21 min•Ep. 75
The Cricket Badger World Cup Podcast. In week three James. Olie and Aakash reflect on the week just gone and make their predictions on the week to come. A look back at week two of the Cricket World Cup 2019. James Buttler , the Cricket Badger, is joined by Cricket 365's Oli Fisher and cricket journalist Aakash Sivasubramaniam to pick out their favourite moments from the second week of the Cricket World Cup 2019. The trio will be back every week throughout the tournament to assess the action just...
Jun 11, 2019•57 min•Ep. 74
A look back at week one of the Cricket World Cup 2019. James Buttler , the Cricket Badger, is joined by Cricket 365's Oli Fisher and cricket journalist Aakash Sivasubramaniam to pick out their favourite moments from the first week of the Cricket World Cup 2019. The trio will be back every week throughout the tournament to assess the action just gone and make their predictions on the week ahead. In this second episode they pick their top batsman, top bowler and Champagne moment from week one. The...
Jun 04, 2019•40 min•Ep. 73
With the county game set to change from next summer, the Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by two supporters to chew the fat about the state of the game in England. Inevitably The Hundred is a major talking point, Becky Fairlie-Clarke is a Sussex supporter and chairman of the Cricket Supporters Association , looking to unite the various views of cricket fans into one voice. And Kent fan Simon Peel is back on the Podcast. Always a passionate and eloquent guest, Simon also runs a terrific c...
Jun 02, 2019•51 min•Ep. 72
If Graeme Fowler could be another player for a day to see what it was like he would choose two West Indian greats. One is current Universe Boss Chris Gayle and, like most of us, he would love to be Viv Richards for a day. Former England batsman Graeme Fowler was a great guest on the Cricket Badger Podcast . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 31, 2019•4 min
James Buttler , the Cricket Badger, is joined by Cricket 365's Oli Fisher and cricket journalist Aakash Sivasubramaniam to make the predictions on the eve of the Cricket World Cup 2019. The trio will be back every week throughout the tournament to assess the action just gone and make their predictions on the week ahead. In this first episode they pick their tournament winners, semi-finalists, name their bottom team, top batsman, top bowler and discuss whether a 200 will be scored or a team can g...
May 29, 2019•37 min•Ep. 71
The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, has two great guests on the Podcast this week. Graeme Fowler , former Durham, Lancashire and England opening batsman, takes on the Badger 20 Questions. Some superb answers as he chats mental health, his recent book 'Mind Over Batter' and sets the cricket world to rights about The Hundred. Also, John Blain talks about his pride at being inducted into the Scotland Cricket Hall of Fame. John talks about his career and cricket in Scotland. He also gives an exclusiv...
May 27, 2019•55 min•Ep. 69
Behind every great cricket team there are 11 mothers who washed kit, ferried and supported their offspring. For Royal London One-Day Cup winners Somerset at Lord's, two players shared the same Mum - Helen Overton . It seemed wrong not to mark the final ever Lord's final on the Cricket Badger Podcast so Craig and Jamie's mother Helen joined the Badger to express her delight at watching Somerset break their bridesmaids tag. Her two little twins boys are not so little any more! A superb guest - we ...
May 26, 2019•9 min•Ep. 70
Former England batsman Graeme Fowler is one of the guests on the Cricket Badger Podcast next week. If he was in charge of world cricket for a day here's what he would do... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 24, 2019•5 min
In Part Two of our World Cup 2019 preview double-header, the Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is again joined by BBC Test Match Special commentator **Dan Norcross**. The pair move on to discuss whether Australia, New Zealand and South Africa can make the sem-final stage. They assess England and India and once the four teams to make it out of the group stage have been agreed, they select their world champions. Both Dan and the Badger select different tournament winners and also offer up different n...
May 23, 2019•30 min•Ep. 68
In Part One of our World Cup 2019 preview double-header, the Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by BBC Test Match Special commentator **Dan Norcross**. The pair discuss how England have raised the ODI bar with huge scores and impossible chases. They look at the prospects for Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan and then run the rule over Pakistan and West Indies. Both agree that one of those sides will make the semi-finals, at least. **This Podcast is brought to you in association with [C...
May 21, 2019•32 min•Ep. 67
On this week's Cricket Badger Podcast, Bumble set the world to rights in a bid to give the umpires more protection and speed the game up. You can hear the full Cricket Badger Podcast with David 'Bumble' Lloyd here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 18, 2019•4 min
The Badger catches up with the man whose voice and humour adds so much to Sky's TV coverage of cricket. David Lloyd has reinvented himself more times than Madonna. A player, a writer, an umpire, a coach and now respected pundit. Bumble joins the Badger, James Buttler, to talk cricket, his life, Count Arthur Strong, music, and pretty much everything else besides. He also suggests changes he would make to the game and would like to be a certain Indian cricketer for a day. A superb guest - we hope ...
May 15, 2019•35 min•Ep. 66
The Badger catches up with former England all-rounder Craig White . Chalky played 20 years with Yorkshire, played 30 Tests and 51 ODIs for England and coached at Headingley before heading south for seven seasons as coach with Hampshire. Craig takes on the Badger 20 Questions and gives some great answers. And we have now joined forces with Cricket365 to bring you the podcast. To mark that announcement we welcome back Cricket365.com editor Dave Tickner to talk the rights and wrongs of Alex Hales, ...
May 08, 2019•56 min•Ep. 65
The Badger, James Buttler, is joined on this week's show by Kent top-order batsman Daniel Bell-Drummond . The former England Under-19 and England Lions batsman is looking forward to playing for Kent in Division One of the County Championship. He's certainly one to watch as we go through the summer/ Thank you very much for listening and supporting the podcast! Contact the show via Twitter on @cricket_badger or email us at cricketbadger@hotmail.com. If you'd like to advertise on the Podcast drop u...
Apr 11, 2019•33 min•Ep. 64
The Badger, James Buttler, caught up with England and Lancashire opener Keaton Jennings ahead of the 2019 season. In a typically honest interview, Jennings reflects on his time with England and his desire to add to his Test caps. He also gives a refreshing take on what it is like to play a team game professionally. [To hear the full interview on this week's Cricket Badger Podcast, along with interviews with Graham Onions. Richard Gleeson and Steven Croft CLICK HERE...](https://audioboom.com/post...
Apr 07, 2019•7 min
The Badger, James Buttler, went to Old Trafford to catch up with Lancashire CCC as the English season prepares to get underway. You will hear interviews with **Keaton Jennings**, **Graham Onions**, **Steven Croft** and **Richard Gleeson** as the players prepare to embark on another season of county action. We chat starting late, longevity, preparing to succeed and a huge summer of cricket. We also chat to **Simon Peel** of [Cricket's Top 24](http://crickettop22.blogspot.com/2019/03/glenn-maxwell...
Apr 05, 2019•53 min•Ep. 63
The Badger, James Buttler, spoke to Gary Ballance and asked him how hard it is to play Test cricket for England when every man and his dog is suggesting you can't cut it at the top level. Honest answers from the man the Badger thinks should be back in that England middle-order for this year's Ashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 30, 2019•6 min
The Badger, James Buttler, went to Headingley to catch up with Yorkshire CCC before the English season gets underway next week. You will hear interviews with **Gary Ballance**, **Adam Lyth**, **Matthew Fisher** and **Tom Loten** as the players prepare to embark on another season of county action. We chat about playing for England, scoring 161 in the T20 Blast, taking your chances and battling against injury. Thank you very much for listening and supporting the podcast! Contact the show via Twitt...
Mar 30, 2019•29 min•Ep. 62
The 2019 Indian Premier League was thrown into a **R Ashwin** induced Mankading controversy on Monday. Ashwin Mankaded **Jos Buttler** as his Kings XI Punjab side beat Rajasthan Royals. **James Buttler** is joined by **Dhananjaya Chak** (otherwise known as DJ) of the Edges & Sledges Podcast. The pair debate whether Ashwin was playing within the rules and is a fine fella, or whether he is a disgrace, should be ashamed and has not acted in the spirit of the game. **The IPL is never dull and it...
Mar 25, 2019•28 min•Ep. 61
On the Cricket Badger Radio Show Podcast this week we analysed the merits of all eight IPL 2019 franchises. Here are our thoughts on Kings XI Punjab... You can listen to the full [IPL 2019 Preview Podcast here...](https://audioboom.com/posts/7206769-cricket-badger-radio-show-podcast-indian-premier-league-2019-20-mar-2019) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 23, 2019•4 min
On the Cricket Badger Radio Show Podcast this week we analysed the merits of all eight IPL 2019 franchises. Here are our thoughts on Rajasthan Royals... You can listen to the full [IPL 2019 Preview Podcast here...](https://audioboom.com/posts/7206769-cricket-badger-radio-show-podcast-indian-premier-league-2019-20-mar-2019) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 23, 2019•4 min
On the Cricket Badger Radio Show Podcast this week we analysed the merits of all eight IPL 2019 franchises. Here are our thoughts on Delhi Capitals... You can listen to the full [IPL 2019 Preview Podcast here...](https://audioboom.com/posts/7206769-cricket-badger-radio-show-podcast-indian-premier-league-2019-20-mar-2019) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 23, 2019•6 min
On the Cricket Badger Radio Show Podcast this week we analysed the merits of all eight IPL 2019 franchises. Here are our thoughts on Mumbai Indians... You can listen to the full [IPL 2019 Preview Podcast here...](https://audioboom.com/posts/7206769-cricket-badger-radio-show-podcast-indian-premier-league-2019-20-mar-2019) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 23, 2019•8 min
