The Telegraph Cricket Podcast

Welcome to The Telegraph Cricket Podcast.

Between our chief cricket correspondent Nick Hoult, our cricket news correspondent Will Macpherson and our Sport features editor Jake Goodwill, we will take you through all the biggest talking points in English cricket and give insight on what is happening behind the scenes, too.

Every episode, the trio will review England's summer Test matches at a pivotal point in the 'Bazball era' to ensure you are as informed as possible!

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Episodes

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 cold? Saturday's culmination of the Hundred is reviewed, with a consensus that the women's matches provid...

Sep 07, 2022•50 min

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 guest this week is none other than former England captain Joe Root! He joins the podcast to discu...

Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min

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 partnership and his plans to revolutionise T20 cricket in South Africa. Phil gives us the latest from the Hundr...

Aug 24, 2022•56 min

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 stands alone as the best batsman in World Cricket, and he has a message for the ECB regarding their h...

Aug 17, 2022•57 min

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 Phil feel the competition has underwhelmed in its opening week and that more needs to be done to ent...

Aug 10, 2022•52 min

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 Mott and Jos Buttler stand by him if England are to stand any chance of winning the World Cup in October. Engla...

Aug 03, 2022•45 min

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, like Root, is suffering from a lack of support whilst also dealing with a packed schedule. Our gues...

Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min

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 all three formats of the game. Ben, Michael and Phil discuss Stokes decision and in particular his p...

Jul 20, 2022•57 min

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 thrashing and ask if it is simply a blip or if major surgery is needed with the T20 World Cup less than ...

Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 16 min

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 four test wins on the bounce following the arrival of Brendon McCullum. We also speak with former Man...

Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min

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 the opposite for the one-day side. Influential captain Eoin Morgan has announced he will be retirin...

Jun 29, 2022•55 min

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's like to work with the likes of Root, Bairstow and Lees on a daily basis. We also get stuck into ...

Jun 22, 2022•1 hr

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 captain. We also hear from former Black Caps skipper Jeremy Coney, he sat down with Vaugany and Tuffers ...

Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 14 min

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 Gower , discussing England's opening batsmen, his infamous Tiger Moth flyover and his ultimate dream X...

Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min

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 cricket Rob Key is in conversation with Vaughany, Tuffers and Ben. He speaks in detail about his tra...

May 31, 2022•1 hr 8 min

Introducing The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club

Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell want you to join them and the Telegraph's Ben Wright for a celebration of cricket in all its glory and absurdity. First episode out this Wednesday, follow to join the club! 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....

May 28, 2022•1 min

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