The Telegraph Cricket Podcast

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 selector...

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...

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 Rampr...

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...

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 cri...

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 fo...

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...

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. Cri...

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 ho...

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...

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 w...

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...

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 expresse...

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 mo...

Ahead of the second Ashes Test, Michael, Phil and Ben sit down with England legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott to discuss Australia’s win at Edgbaston and what England need to do if they are to come from behind to win the series.  Sir Geoffrey expresses his concerns over certain aspects of 'Bazball' and says the team should join a circus if all they are interested in is entertainment! Plus, we disse...

Michael, Phil and Ben unpack a remarkable start to the Ashes series which saw Australia sneak home at Edgbaston with just two wickets to spare. The guys break down what England need to do ahead of Lord's to level the series and why hope is far from lost for Ben Stokes' side. Australian legend Adam Gilchrist joins us from Down Under to give us his reaction to the result. He also offers up a bit of...

Michael, Phil and Ben are back ahead of a massive summer for English cricket! Australia are in town ahead of one of the most anticipated series in years and joining the guys in the studio is the man who was leading Australia during the last Ashes series, Justin Langer. He opens up on his acrimonious departure from Cricket Australia and why he still feels such a personal connection to the current s...

Michael, Phil and Ben are here for the final time this year to recap England's historic 3-0 series win in Pakistan and look back on an incredible seven months for English cricket. The guys pick out some of their stars of the recent series including Harry Brook and ask if Rehan Ahmed will be in England's strongest side by the time the Ashes comes around next year. Elsewhere, we look at where the li...

Michael, Phil & Ben look back on England's first series win in Pakistan for 22 years as Ben Stokes guided his side to yet another test match win, making it 8 wins in 9 since he took over. There's high praise from Michael for Harry Brook following his scintillating display with the bat and a mention for Mark Wood too after Shoaib Akhtar gave him advice on the podcast last week on how to bowl fa...

Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on England's sensational win over Pakistan in their first match there in 17 years. Jimmy Anderson and Ollie Robinson starred with the ball while four of the batting line-up grabbed themselves a Test century. But it was the captaincy of Ben Stokes that was most impressive - Michael called it the best he's ever seen in a Test match! Joining the show this week is the man...

Michael, Phil and Ben are back to look ahead to England's tour of Pakistan, their first away trip under the guidance of Brendon McCullum. The England head coach sits down with the guys to discuss a whirlwind start to his tenure and what he is expecting for his first Test series on foreign soil. McCullum explains why he was not that interested in the job to begin with, why Ben Stokes is so special...

Michael and Ben are joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on an incredible summer for English red-ball cricket which saw them win six Tests out of seven. Attention now turns to the winter tour of Pakistan where Brendon McCullum's aggressive tactics will be tested away from home for the first time, but the guys think England can continue their impressive form befo...

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...

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. O...

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...