Mike Hussey on MS Dhoni, Australia & Test Cricket’s Big Questions | Stick to Cricket EP 25

Before the team left Perth, Mike Hussey joined Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell for a brand-new episode of Stick to Cricket, as Mr Cricket reflects on his incredible career and lifts the lid on some of the biggest stories in the game - Brought to you by Betfair. 🏏Hussey shares what it was really like playing alongside MS Dhoni, the leadership qualities that made him unique, and the moments that shaped their time together at Chennai. The panel also look back at Hussey’s Australia career, his memories of the Ashes, and the bowler who challenged him more than anyone else during his years at the top.The conversation turns to the future of cricket as Hussey discusses his journey into coaching, the pressures of the modern game and his concerns for the long-term health of Test cricket. The team also weigh in on the growing influence of Saudi investment in sport and what it could mean for players, fans and the international calendar.Packed with insight, big stories and plenty of laughs, this episode offers a brilliant look at one of the modern game’s greats and the challenges cricket now faces.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🙌🏏00:00 - Intro05:35 - Early Cricket Memories 12:35 - MS Dhoni30:15 - Difference between coaching and playing37:15 - Test Cricket & Saudi Takeover in Sport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this week Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Nick Hoult and Daniel Cherny came together for a special Ashes Extra episode of Stick to Cricket, packed with all the talking points England fans are debating right now - brought to you by Betfair. 🏏With England 1-0 down and under pressure heading into the next Test, the panel assess whether Pat Cummins will be fit, how Australia might strengthen, and whether England’s tactics are becoming too predictable. They also discuss whether England’s bowling attack is actually better suited to pink-ball cricket and if the conditions could help spark a response.Nick Hoult and Daniel Cherny offer insight from both camps as the team debate England’s stubbornness, the changes they must consider, and whether Travis Head should open again after his impressive showing in Perth.With Australia looking strong and England searching for answers, the big question remains: can England bounce back?With sharp analysis, strong opinions and plenty of laughs, Ashes Extra provides the essential build-up to a crucial Test for England.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket!00:00 - Intro02:40 - Pat Cummins03:30 - Honest thoughts on England08:30 - Pink-ball11:35 - England's tactics24:40 - Missed chance for England Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Adam Gilchrist and Sir Alastair Cook return for a brand-new episode of Stick to Cricket, brought to you by Betfair!With England 1-0 down in the Ashes after a brutal defeat in Perth, there is plenty to unpack.The panel break down England’s two-day collapse in the first Test, debating whether they can recover from such a damaging start and what must change heading into the next match. They discuss Zak Crawley’s nightmare outing, concerns around Joe Root, and the wider questions facing England’s batting.Adam Gilchrist gives his take on Travis Head’s brilliant performance and Mitchell Starc’s match-winning heroics as the group analyse how Australia took control and whether England are missing a trick by not playing a pink-ball game in preparation. With Australia flying and England scrambling for answers, the team ask the big question: what next for England?There is also another entertaining batting demo from Tuffers, this time with Gilly getting involved, plus your Community Questions as the panel tackle your biggest Ashes talking points.Packed with insight, laughs and honest debate, this is the ultimate breakdown of a dramatic opening Test and what England must do to stay alive in the Ashes.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket!0:00 Intro06:45 Australia's Performance & Reaction14:11 Tuffers Demo19:20 England's Gameplan26:21 England positives30:38 Zak Crawley's Nightmare40:07 Mitchell Starc's Performance47:55 Community Questions52:01 Should England play a pink-ball game in preparation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell are joined by Mike Hussey, Will Macpherson and Tom Decent for a special Ashes edition of Stick to Cricket from the Optus Stadium in Perth — brought to you by Betfair. 🇦🇺With English optimism building, the panel break down the biggest talking points ahead of the series: England’s pace options, why they must start fast in the first Test, and how Stokes and Root are dealing with mounting pressure from the Australian press. They dig into Australia’s batting choices, the importance of the top three for both sides, and the growing injury concerns across the Aussie squad and why England need to capitalise before Australia are back at full strength.Mike Hussey gives an insider’s view on Australia’s preparations, the key matchups to watch, and where this Ashes could swing. There’s also another brilliant batting demo from Tuffers and Hussey as they break down how to build strong partnerships and navigate early-Test pressure.With analysis, stories, laughs and plenty of Perth sunshine, this episode is the perfect preview to an Ashes series that’s already sparking excitement.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket! 🏏00:00 - Golf Chat & Arrivals05:47 - Ashes Tour Preview09:35 - England vs Australia: Team Analysis22:00 - New Faces & Debutants34:00 - Labuschagne, Smith & Batting Mindsets38:00 - Bazball & Changing Cricket Styles41:00 - Top Order Pressure & Openers44:00 - Anticipation & Hype for the Series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Overlap Ashes Debate is back for Part Two, brought to you by Betfair! This episode goes even deeper into the biggest talking points ahead of the 2025/26 Ashes.This time, our panel of England and Australia fans take on the impossible task: creating the ultimate combined Ashes all-time XI. Expect arguments, nostalgia and some very bold choices.The debate heats up as the room tries to answer the question: has Ben Stokes now surpassed Ian Botham as England’s greatest all-rounder? And sticking with Stokes, the panel discuss whether he or Pat Cummins is truly the better captain heading into this series.We also dive into the most controversial Ashes hot takes, England’s selection decisions, and how Australia should line up after a period of change.Packed with passion, insight and proper fan debate, this is another must-watch for anyone counting down to the first ball.Subscribe so you never miss an episode and leave your Ashes predictions in the comments below.01:12 - Picking the Combined Ashes XI (1980s Onwards)20:42 - Hot Takes: Fans & Journalists Share Opinions37:24 - The Quiz: Ashes Runs, Wickets, and Catches44:02 - Final Thoughts & Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England legends Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David “Bumble” Lloyd return for another episode of Stick to Cricket, brought to you by Betfair — and this week, it’s all about The Ashes. 🏏From unforgettable wins and wild celebrations to Shane Warne’s ‘Ball of the Century’, the team relive the greatest Ashes moments in history.They share behind-the-scenes stories from iconic series, debate the best Ashes players of all time, and reveal what really goes on when England take on Australia.There are also plenty of laughs as they decide who produces the best cricketers in the UK - the North or the South.Don’t miss this deep dive into the rivalry that defines cricket, packed with memories, insight, and the kind of stories only these four could tell.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket!00:00 – Introduction04:06 – Umpire Stories & Cricket Legends14:23 – Ranking the Best Ashes Memories24:17 – Botham's heroics at Headingley30:08 – Who producers the best cricketers, the North or South?54:00 – Community Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Neville joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David “Bumble” Lloyd on Stick to Cricket, brought to you by Betfair.The Manchester United legend opens up about his early love for cricket, why he chose football over pursuing a professional cricket career and who was the better cricketer out of him and his brother, Phil.Gary also recalls memories of Phil playing alongside Andrew Flintoff, explains how cricket helped shape his footballing mindset at Manchester United and even gives the team a batting demonstration!He compares footballers he’s played with to England’s current cricket squad, shares his thoughts on the upcoming Ashes series and says whether T20 or Test cricket is the better form of the game.Plus, Gary talks about his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson and reveals why Roy Keane remains the most influential teammate of his career.Don’t miss this fascinating crossover between football and cricket with one of England’s most insightful and competitive sporting figures.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket!This episode is sponsored by Huel.Get Huel for TEN pounds OFF with this exclusive offer for New Customers only with code STC at https://huel.com/stc (terms apply).00:00 - Intro06:33 - Gary and Phil playing cricket21:00 - Gary's thoughts on modern day cricket43:22 - Man United & England Cricketers Compared52:00 - Modern Cricket Formats & Test vs. T201:01:00 - Community questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Hart joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David “Bumble” Lloyd on Stick to Cricket, brought to you by Betfair.The former England goalkeeper reveals his lifelong love for cricket, from choosing it over football in his youth to bowling to Harry Kane and playing with teammates at the 2014 World Cup.Joe opens up about how cricket helped him overcome World Cup heartbreak, reflects on being managed by Pep Guardiola and Ange Postecoglou and shares who his favourite defenders he’s played with are.There’s also a brilliant demo of his cricketing skills, a chat about his work on Match of the Day and why he believes posture is key to his performance and mindset.Don’t miss this unique crossover between football and cricket with one of England’s most passionate sportsmen.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket!This episode is sponsored by Huel.Get Huel for TEN pounds OFF with this exclusive offer for New Customers only with code STC at https://huel.com/stc (terms apply).00:00 - Introduction & Banter07:12 - Joe Hart's batting demo12:11 - Joe's Early Sports Life14:29 - Playing with Moeen Ali17:50 - Multi-Sport Youth & Parental Support21:47 - Footballers Playing Cricket28:41 - Career thoughts43:00 - Community Questions & Wrap Up49:09 - Outro & Thanks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first ever Overlap Ashes Debate, brought to you by Betfair, is here. Featuring Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, and passionate fans from both England and Australia.From BazBall’s biggest test yet to Pat Cummins’ injury scare, the panel dig into whether England can finally end their long drought Down Under.They tackle Australia’s world-class bowling attack, the number three conundrum, and ask the question could Jacob Bethell be the answer?And of course, it wouldn’t be an Ashes Debate without a bit of batting chaos from Tuffers and everyone’s Ashes predictions to wrap things up.Subscribe now so you never miss an episode and drop your predictions below. 0:00 - Intro05:40 - Pressure On England & Australia Problems11:45 - Australia's Situation14:10 - Cycle Of The Ashes18:17 - Who Will Bat Number Three22:04 - War Of Words36:10 - England & Australia Teams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Woakes joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and David “Bumble” Lloyd on Stick to Cricket, brought to you by Betfair from Lord’s Cricket Ground.The former England all-rounder opens up on his decision to retire from international cricket, how close he came to making the Ashes squad and why he still believes England can win Down Under.Woakes also gives an update on his shoulder injury, talks about Australia’s bowling attack and reacts to the news of Pat Cummins’ injury. Plus, there’s another hilarious batting demo with Tuffers and Chris gives his take on the Ollie Pope vs Harry Brook debate.He also reveals what makes Ben Stokes such a special leader and tips rising star Jacob Bethell for big things in the future.Don’t miss this insightful, relaxed and entertaining chat with one of England’s most respected modern cricketers.Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode- and please leave a review to help others find us too. Thanks!This episode is sponsored by Huel.Get Huel for TEN pounds OFF with this exclusive offer for New Customers only with code STC at https://huel.com/stc (terms apply).00:00 - Introduction & Banter09:00 - Shoulder Injury & Recovery16:00 - Return to Cricke18:00 - Career Reflections21:00 - Ashes Preview & Predictions25:00 - Ben Stokes as Captain27:00 - Bazball & England’s Approach31:00 - Bowling Attack & Selection36:00 - Franchise Cricket & Retirement41:00 - Community Questions46:00 - Closing Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.