For The Love Of Cricket

Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler rank the 10 best all-rounders ever - and it's unsurprisingly a huge challenge. Fresh off speaking to England captain Ben Stokes, the debate turns to other Test cricketers in the history of the game who could do it with both bat and ball. Expect disagreement, indecision and cricketing icons. Let us know who your BEST ALL-ROUNDER EVER is in the comments 👇🏻 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The interview every cricket fan needed is here. This is 140-minutes of unfiltered chat with one of England’s greatest. Ben Stokes, just 5 weeks on from his retirement that shocked the sporting world, sits down with old teammates Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler. In a captivating worldwide exclusive interview, he reveals aspirations to coach England and confusion over Brook not being Test captain. He also believes Baz would still be England coach had he not called it quits on his illustrious career. Stokes delves into his own Ashes review, hints at a ‘sticky situation’ after his Lord’s night out and conveys concern for Root regaining the captaincy. 🩸 Get 20% off your first Thriva blood test with code LOVEOFCRICKET: http://thriva.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jos Buttler is back to his scintillating best, scooping his way up to number two in the all-time T20 runs list. He tells Steven Finn all about the start of this year's Hundred and the awkward interaction that lead to him getting Rohit Sharma's shirt. Plus, they answer your questions and discuss the ill-fated new Sunrisers Leeds chant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jos Buttler takes us inside England’s brilliant T20 and ODI series victories over India. He tells Broady about an emotional fortnight in which he scored his first international century in three years and made his 200th ODI appearance for England. Jos and Broady look ahead to The Hundred, discuss Joe Root’s stellar form and remember West Indies great Sir Garfield Sobers. And, as Moises Henriques announces his retirement from Australian domestic cricket, they re-watch his infamous ‘Spotify’ video. 🩸 Get 20% off your first Thriva blood test with code LOVEOFCRICKET: http://thriva.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stuart Broad & Steve Finn react to another shocking Sunday in English cricket as Brendon McCullum is sacked as England’s Test head coach. They question the timing of the decision during a historic women’s Test at Lord’s, discuss the highs and lows of the Bazball era and the possibility of Andy Flower returning as coach. They also cover Jos Buttler’s return to form in England’s stunning 4-0 series victory over India and who should be the next Test captain. 🚙 Get 20% off your first carVertical report - or 50% off a full bundle - using the code FORTHELOVEOFCRICKET: https://www.carvertical.com/fortheloveofcricket And head here for T20 Blast tickets: https://www.ecb.co.uk/t20-blast/tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia hammered England by 7 wickets to win the Women's ICC T20 World Cup at Lord's. Ebony Rainford-Brent and Katherine Sciver-Brunt reflect on Australia's SEVENTH T20 World Cup title and disagree over what England need to do to close the gap. They also select their team of the tournament and pick their standout moments from the event. Plus, Katherine shares why she insisted that her and England captain Nat's son Theo should be involved in the pre-match anthems. WARNING: This episode contains strong language throughout. 🩸 Use code LOVEOFCRICKET to get 20% off your first Thriva blood test: http://thriva.co/ A penthouse with a 100-foot private terrace overlooking Lord’s Cricket Ground has come to the market for the first time. All proceeds from the sale will benefit The Launan Charitable Trust, including support for grassroots cricket in the UK and worldwide. To find out more visit https://www.overlordsclub.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt joins her wife Katherine and Ebony Rainford-Brent to celebrate reaching the ICC T20 World Cup final at Lord's. On her return from injury, Nat was awarded player of the match after scoring 75 and rescuing her side in the semi-final against South Africa. They discuss Nat's captaincy, her prolific partnership with Heather Knight, the excitement surrounding the team and what it will take to beat Australia in the final. The married duo share their personal insight into motherhood and how it has changed them both in their respective commentary and cricket careers. Plus find out why Katherine does not like watching her wife bowl and what Ebony's cats get up to whilst she is away. WARNING: This episode contains strong language throughout. 🩸 Use code LOVEOFCRICKET to get 20% off your first Thriva blood test: http://thriva.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jos Buttler and Stuart Broad take you inside the England dressing-room to relive some of the greatest moments of retiring captain Ben Stokes’ career. They recall his Headingley heroics and the 2019 World Cup final when Stokes and Buttler helped England reach the pinnacle of 50-over cricket at a raucous Lord’s. They talk about the man behind the cricketer, the empathy and vulnerability that made him such a relatable leader and team-mate. Jos also discusses his preparations for the T20 series against India, who could be set to hand an international debut to 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. 🚙 Get 20% off your first carVertical report - or 50% off a full bundle - using the code FORTHELOVEOFCRICKET: https://www.carvertical.com/fortheloveofcricket 🩸 Use code LOVEOFCRICKET to get 20% off your first Thriva blood test: http://thriva.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Broady reflects on an astonishing day at Trent Bridge as Ben Stokes announces his shock retirement from international cricket. Broad sums up his emotions on commentary when news broke of Stokes’ shock decision and recalls some of the great moments they shared together on and off the field for England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England star Amy Jones joins Ebony Rainford-Brent and Katherine Sciver Brunt to reflect on the team’s brilliant run to the World Cup semi-finals. At a penthouse overlooking Lord’s, they discuss how winning a home World Cup would make up for Amy’s heartbreak of missing out in 2017, and what Katherine ‘the matron’ Sciver-Brunt said to King Charles when she received her OBE this week. Katherine gives us an update on the fitness of England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and Ebony makes a big call about who is the greatest women’s player of all-time. WARNING: This episode contains strong language throughout. A 100-foot private terrace overlooking Lord’s Cricket Ground has come to the market for the first time. All proceeds from the sale will benefit The Launan Charitable Trust, including support for grassroots cricket in the UK and worldwide: https://www.overlordsclub.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Broady gives his damning verdict on a chaotic fortnight for the England cricket team that culminated in Ben Stokes being cleared to return as Test captain. He and Jos give their expert take on New Zealand’s 253-run victory in the second Test that sets up a series decider at Trent Bridge. Plus, do we appreciate Joe Root enough? And a rollercoaster week for teenaged sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ COMMENT HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY TO BROADY 🎂⬇️ Donate to Chessington Cricket Club's Crowdfuner here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/chessingtoncc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of their next two World Cup matches against Scotland and West Indies due to a strain in her left calf. Her wife and England women's all-time leading wicket taker Katherine Sciver-Brunt tells Ebony Rainford-Brent how she will bounce back. The duo reflect on the ICC Women's T20 World Cup so far and focus on New Zealand's shocking fielding, Danni Wyatt-Hodge's 'mummy' hundred and whether they regret saying Australia would not make the semi-finals. Plus, Ebony shares her commentary secrets and Katherine reveals how she never got banned from an International match despite her potty mouth. WARNING: This episode contains strong language throughout. 🩸 Use code LOVEOFCRICKET to get 20% off your first Thriva blood test: http://thriva.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler catch up on all the big talking points ahead of the second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval. They react to Brendon McCullum’s “worry and concern” for Ben Stokes after the captain was dropped for breaking a team curfew. Broady and Jos run the rule over England’s new-look pace attack, tell us why Joe Root is the man for a crisis and pay tribute to the departing Kiwi batting icon Kane Williamson. Plus, find out which cricketing great turned out for Shillingstone Cricket Club at the weekend. 🩸 Use code LOVEOFCRICKET to get 20% off your first Thriva blood test: http://thriva.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England superstar Lauren Bell joins the show as Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Ebony Rainford-Brent preview the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Bell discusses how she became one of the most feared fast bowlers in the world, why she chose cricket over football and her experience of winning the Women’s Premier League with RCB in India. Katherine and Ebony analyse the 12 teams competing for the trophy, pick out the key players and reveal what sport they would both compete in if they were not cricketers. Plus find out which top team do they think will NOT make the semi-finals. WARNING: This episode contains strong language throughout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stuart Broad reacts immediately after the news Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the England cricket team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stuart Broad & Jos Buttler look back on England’s eventful victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord’s as news breaks of an investigation into the conduct of England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson following an incident at a nightclub. They discuss the controversial Lord’s surface that yielded 40 wickets in 166 overs and discuss whether drop-in pitches could provide the answer to the problems facing ground staff at the Home of Cricket. They reflect on the return to form of Ollie Robinson and a stylish debut for left-handed opener Emilio Gay. Plus, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s India-call-up and a show-stopping launch event for the Women’s T20 World Cup. Get tickets for our very first LIVE Show with Charles Tyrwhitt in London on the 22nd of June here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charles-tyrwhitt-x-for-the-love-of-cricket-live-show-tickets-1989984354774?aff=oddtdtcreator 🩸 Use code LOVEOFCRICKET to get 20% off your first Thriva blood test: http://thriva.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Ebony Rainford-Brent were part of the legendary England side that won 50-over and T20 World Cups in 2009. Now, they’re reuniting to be your weekly guides to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. This week find out why Ryan Giggs said they were robbed, intrusive thoughts when facing spinners, head-banging music and adult movies. Plus, Katherine tells us how her wife, the current England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, is coping with an injury scare as she fights to be fit for the opening match. WARNING: This episode contains strong language throughout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jos and Broady look ahead to England’s three-Test series against New Zealand as the team tries to bounce back from a disastrous Ashes down under. They tell us what it’s like to play in a Lord’s Test match and assess the threats posed by the ‘nice guys of cricket’ New Zealand. Plus, find out our new signings for the Women’s T20 World Cup! Buy tickets for our very first LIVE Show with Charles Tyrwhitt in London on the 22nd of June here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charles-tyrwhitt-x-for-the-love-of-cricket-live-podcast-tickets-1989984354774?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stuart Broad and Steve Finn debate Virat Kohli’s legacy after the Indian great adds another chapter to his remarkable story with a second consecutive IPL title. They discuss whether 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should tour England with India this summer. And do Broad & Finn agree with Sachin Tendulkar’s three-part plan to give bowlers a better chance against the big hitters of the IPL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stuart Broad and Steve Finn give their expert take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans to reach the 2026 IPL final. They heap praise on the batting of captain Rajat Patidar and re-live some of their own battles with Indian icon Virat Kohli. Broad and Finn then look ahead to Wednesday’s eliminator between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, with the winner set to face Jos Buttler’s Titans on Friday for a place in the final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices