For The Love Of Cricket

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 & 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

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 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

South African cricket icon AB De Villiers opens up to Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler about his sparkling career and gives his views on England’s style of play. AB and Broady take you inside their momentous contests in the international arena and Jos reveals the moment when he turned to his hero De Villiers for advice. De Villiers also recalls his legendary battles with Australia and gives unique insight into the mentality of one of the game’s great batsmen. He tells us how the Indian Premier League changed his career and his pride at seeing Virat Kohli’s RCB finally lift the trophy in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jos Buttler is joined by the ever hysterical Mark Wood to answer your questions. Woody provides an update on his injured knee and Jos takes you on the field as Nepal nearly shocked England. There's also a huge call on the 14 year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and the lads decide the best kit at this World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices