

For The Love Of Cricket
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Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler are two of England's greatest ever cricketers. They've played together all over the world, won the Ashes, World Cups and scored seven IPL hundreds between them. But they also love cricket, and can't wait to talk about it every week.
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Oct 21, 2025 • 47min
Finn’s Ashes journey: From Agony to Ecstasy in Cricket’s Ultimate Series
Broady and Jos are joined by their old England team-mate Steven Finn for an open and honest exploration of his amazing highs and devastating lows in Ashes cricket.Finn talks about being dropped on Christmas Day in 2010 and his mental torment when his bowling action deserted him during the 2013-14 series down under.Then comes the glory as Finn recalls his match-winning resurgence alongside Broad and Buttler as England regained the urn in 2015.The Ashes Files: My Pride and Pain in Cricket’s Most Intense Series by Steven Finn will be released on 6 November. Click here to pre-order a signed copy: https://tinyurl.com/yphd9nr7Enter the 2026 Lord’s ticket ballot here: http://bit.ly/4qcHUetSubscribe to our newsletter: https://loveofcricket.substack.com

Oct 14, 2025 • 54min
Broad hits back at Warner in Ashes war of words, plus cricket tour tales
Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler react to the latest Ashes news as David Warner predicts a 4-0 Australia win despite doubts over the fitness of captain Pat Cummins.With Buttler on tour in New Zealand after a difficult journey, they relive their favourite stories from cricket tours of the past. Who organises the card games? Who are the practical jokers? And what is credit card roulette?Find out how bowlers know when Ben Stokes is going to call a review – and which awkward handshake has gone straight to Number 1?Subscribe to the For the Love of Cricket newsletter: https://loveofcricket.substack.com/welcome🩸 Use code LOVEOFCRICKET to get 20% off your first Thriva blood test: http://thriva.co/For Stuart Broad tour tickets, head to https://www.fane.co.uk/stuart-broad

Oct 7, 2025 • 43min
How to Win a World Cup: Great players, lucky charms, team songs & epic celebrations 🏆
Jos Buttler, Stuart Broad and Ebony-Rainford Brent share stories and secrets from their World Cup victories.How did Eoin Morgan calm Jos’s nerves on the morning of the 2019 World Cup final?Which Take That song did Ebony and the team belt out after every match of their 2009 World Cup campaign?And what was the drink of choice when Broady and the team celebrated their 2010 World T20 triumph in Barbados?We’re launching a For the Love of Cricket newsletter! Click here to subscribe: https://loveofcricket.substack.com/welcome

Sep 29, 2025 • 51min
Rob Key: England's Ashes Masterplan | Shane Warne’s Influence | The Brilliance of Bethell 🏴
England’s managing director Rob Key takes us behind the curtain as he plots England’s attempt to win back the Ashes down under.Key talks to Jos and Broady about selecting England’s Ashes squad and how the players will be managed to give them the best chance of upsetting Australia.He talks about playing poker with Shane Warne and the crucial influence of the great Australian spinner on England’s aggressive playing style.Key urges his England players to “be smart” off the pitch in Australia and explains why he’s so excited by the “generational talent” of batter Jacob Bethell.🩸 Use code LOVEOFCRICKET to get 20% off your first Thriva blood test: http://thriva.co/

Sep 23, 2025 • 43min
Next Batting 'Fab Four', Fantasy Franchises & Broady the Milkman! | We answer your questions!
Jos and Broady are back with a glass of Laithwaites wine in their hands answering all of your questions!Why did Broady once dress as a milkman outside Tower Bridge in London? Who are the lads next 'Fab Four' of batters? And of course, what is Jos's late night guilty pleasure?Listen to the latest Q&A episode now with our Official Wine Partner Laithwaites.Buy the ‘For The Love of Cricket’ Wine Case by Laithwaites, handpicked by Stuart & Jos: https://www.laithwaites.co.uk/product/X15614 Ask Broady and Jos a question: https://qHarKG.short.gy/askFTLOC

Sep 16, 2025 • 43min
304-2! Inside England’s batting bonanza 🔥 Plus Broad and Anderson’s Ireland jolly 🍻
Jos Buttler relives England’s record-breaking T20 run-fest against South Africa at Old Trafford.How did it feel to be in the middle with a turbo-charged Phil Salt? Who was doing the dressing-room maths? And what did Baz McCullum say to have the TV commentators in stitches?Jos and Broady also talk rain rules, Irish escapades and end-of-season blues.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/ftloc – Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Sep 8, 2025 • 58min
Brendon McCullum Exclusive: England, Ashes, IPL and hating the phrase ‘Bazball’ 👀
Brendon McCullum joins Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler for an unprecedented insight into his transformation of the England Test team. The Kiwi coach explains his unique bond with England captain Ben Stokes, recalls their greatest triumphs and reveals why his coaching philosophy gives his players the best chance of winning back the Ashes this winter. The former New Zealand captain and IPL star picks out the pivotal moments of his record-breaking career, revealing that he nearly quit the sport before deciding to double down on the attacking approach that has become his trademark. Relaxed, honest, passionate and funny, this is McCullum as you’ve never heard him before.

Sep 1, 2025 • 51min
Buttler in South Africa battle, Hundred hangovers & Cummins Ashes scare 🤯
Jos is back in England colours and chomping at the bit to get stuck into South Africa as part of Harry Brook’s new-look side.Oval Invincibles captain Sam Billings and Northern Supercharger Linsey Smith shake off their hangovers to reflect on their victories in the Hundred finals at Lord’s.Broady and Jos discuss reports of an Ashes injury worry for Australia captain Pat Cummins and reflect on their favourite moments from Justin Langer’s show-stopping appearance on the pod.This episode is brought to you by Sage, the Official Accounting Software Partner of The Hundred & Laithwaites, the Official Wine Partner of For The Love of Cricket.Buy the ‘For The Love of Cricket’ Wine Case by Laithwaites, handpicked by Stuart & Jos: https://www.laithwaites.co.uk/product/X15614 Ask Broady and Jos a question: https://qHarKG.short.gy/askFTLOC

Aug 26, 2025 • 53min
Justin Langer TELLS ALL 👀 Sandpapergate, Stokes 2019, Ashes 2005, Sir Alex & Bazball!
Justin Langer, the legendary former Aussie batter and coach, sounds off like you’ve never heard him before.He tells Jos and Broady about taking over Australia after Sandpapergate, getting coaching tips from Sir Alex Ferguson during the 2019 Ashes and drinking whisky in bed after the Ben Stokes miracle innings at Headingley.We hear stories from the incredible 2005 Ashes series, his infamous bin-kicking outburst in the Amazon fly-on-the-wall documentary ‘The Test’ and his county career at Somerset, when he captained a young Jos Buttler.Langer also gives his thoughts on the upcoming Ashes series down under and insists England must play ‘Bazball’ to stand a chance of winning.This episode is brought to you by Sage, the Official Accounting Software Partner of The Hundred & Laithwaites, the Official Wine Partner of For The Love of Cricket.Buy the ‘For The Love of Cricket’ Wine Case by Laithwaites, handpicked by Stuart & Jos: https://www.laithwaites.co.uk/product/X15614 Ask Broady and Jos a question: https://qHarKG.short.gy/askFTLOC

Aug 19, 2025 • 54min
England's NEW star & Ashes attacks | Plus women's 🐐 debate & Jos is back on the pod ❤️
Jos, Broady & Ebony Rainford-Brent sit down to catch up on the latest Hundred action and also have a first look at the possible Ashes lineups this winter.It's been a busy week in the world of cricket. Jos lifts the lid on England's latest prodigy and how he got his call-up from Baz McCullum. Ebony picks her female G.O.A.T. and the lads discuss the latest set of awkward handshakes.This episode is brought to you by Sage, the Official Accounting Software Partner of The Hundred & Laithwaites, the Official Wine Partner of For The Love of Cricket.---------------------------------------------------------------------Buy the ‘For The Love of Cricket’ Wine Case by Laithwaites, handpicked by Stuart & Jos: https://www.laithwaites.co.uk/product/X15614 Ask Broady and Jos a question: https://qHarKG.short.gy/askFTLOC


