Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David “Bumble” Lloyd are joined by former Manchester United captain and Premier League manager Steve Bruce - Brought to you by Betfair.

From life under Sir Alex Ferguson to unforgettable moments with Eric Cantona, Bruce shares brilliant stories from one of the most successful eras in English football. He opens up on Fergie’s mindset, the famous ‘hairdryer’ treatment and what it really took to survive and succeed in that Manchester United dressing room.

There’s plenty of cricket crossover too, with Bruce revealing his love for the game, growing up watching Geoffrey Boycott, and even choosing cricket over football on occasion. The panel dive into comparisons between football and cricket, debating BazBall vs winning, and what England can learn from Fergie’s ruthless mentality.

Bruce also reflects on facing some of the very best, including a nightmare encounter with Romario and how to deal with maverick talents like Cantona. There’s insight into management at the highest level too, from handling big personalities to knowing when to evolve a team.

The conversation then turns to the current game, with discussion around England’s approach, Ashes preparation and whether modern teams are missing that winning edge.

As always, it’s a mix of brilliant stories, strong opinions and plenty of laughs along the way.

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00:00 Intro

10:04 Growing Up Playing Cricket in the Northeast

16:31 Bazball vs Football – Ultra Aggressive Tactics

20:00 Sir Alex Ferguson

30:57 Eric Cantona – The Ultimate Maverick

35:42 England Cricket's Leadership & Accountability

43:47 Advice for England Cricket Management

54:58 Quickfire Questions

62:50 Who Wins the Football World Cup?

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Stick to Cricket is back as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Alastair Cook and David Lloyd are joined by Alex Hartley — brought to you by Betfair.

This episode is packed with big debates, strong opinions, and hilarious stories from the world of cricket.

We kick things off with a deep dive into the County Championship, should substitutions be introduced into cricket, and what rule changes could reshape the game?

The conversation then shifts to the role of the Chairman Selector, sparking a wider debate around captaincy, leadership, and how much influence coaches really have at the elite level.

Things heat up as the panel rank England’s current batting order with plenty of disagreement, and question whether a return for James Anderson is realistic or just wishful thinking.

Finally, Ben Stokes’ recent interview denying any rift with Brendon McCullum takes centre stage. Is everything truly fine in the England camp, or are cracks starting to show?

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00:00- Intro

11:33- County Cricket Substitutes Debate

19:03- England Selector Job Chat

29:38- Picking England Openers

41:18- Should Jimmy Anderson Return

43:13 County Streams And Membership Pitch

47:00- Stokes and McCullum Rift Talk

56:57- IPL Table

01:02:35- Betfair Back Yours

01:07:02- Community

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In this Overlap Cricket Exclusive, Michael Vaughan sits down with IPL founder Lalit Modi for a fascinating and explosive conversation about the future of cricket.

Modi shares his vision for the global game, from the rise of the IPL as a $20 billion powerhouse to bold claims that “Test cricket is dying” and The Hundred “will completely die in three years.”

He also gives a rare insight into the business of cricket, revealing how player salaries are set to skyrocket, predicting that Jacob Bethell could earn $16 million a year, and explaining why leagues like MLC are a “complete disaster.”

The discussion also covers the biggest topics in world cricket, including the future of India vs Pakistan, the politics of the game, and why Modi believes cricket must evolve to survive.

There are brilliant stories along the way too, including how Chris Gayle’s IPL career was revived, and why young stars like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi “need protecting” as they rise to the top.

This is a candid, unfiltered conversation packed with huge opinions, bold predictions and behind-the-scenes insight from one of the most influential figures in cricket history.

0:00 — Intro: Arriving at Lalit Modi's Home

5:33 — Manchester United & Buying a Football Club

8:38 — Yuvraj Singh's Six Sixes & the Porsche Story

21:25 — Can Test Cricket Survive?

29:43 — The Hundred Will Die in 3 Years

50:21 — The 14-Year-Old Prodigy & Future of Indian Cricket

56:20 — IPL's Dominance Over World Cricket

1:01:42 — India vs Pakistan: Is It Possible?

1:14:54 — Quick Fire Questions

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