Sticks and Stokes Cricket Podcast

Apr 15 2023

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Join fellow net bowlers, specialist fieldsmen and county cricket enthusiasts to debate the latest happenings in the wonderful world of test cricket. There might be very little in the way of actual news, but lots of silly points, dangerous lines and questionable lengths - but whilst sticks and stokes might break some bones, these words surely never hurt us? Follow us @SticksandStokes Cricket Podcast

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Who is the best team in the West Country?

Apr 15 2023 35 mins

The Sticks and Stokes gang return to the airwaves at the start of another glorious English summer to bring you everything you need to know about the County Championship. As well as predicting this years county champions we’ll be calling out some lesser heard names to look out for in the lead up to the ashes, and answering hard hitting questions including just who is the best tea

Baz Ball Batters the Kiwis but Crawley Can't Buy a Run

Jun 29 2022 42 mins

The new regime of Ben Stokes and Brendan Mccullum has started with a bang – a 3-0 series win against world test champions new Zealand, and there is plenty to talk about! We’ll also bring you the latest from the county championship, with of course special mention of the west country cricket factory Somerset, and there’s even time for a blind cricket update. --- Send in a voice

The Butchers and Bakers League Doesn't Count

May 15 2022 42 mins

The sun has been shining, the batsmen have been making hay and the county cricket season is in full swing. This month we bring you an update from the first 4 rounds of the season, we call out a county XI to watch out for when it comes to England selection, and the crew reflect our predictions from the start of the year. And in a sign of our increasingly desperate search for a niche

County Cricket Season Preview

Apr 14 2022 41 mins

This week, we dive into the English County Championship. As you’d expect, the crew pull no punches in their assessment of each of the ‘proper’ counties’ strengths and weaknesses, and call out their players to watch this year. There’s even time for a quick dive into the butchers and bakers league, also known as division 2, and a discussion over whether an island constitute

West Indies Series Review & What Next For England?

Apr 01 2022 41 mins

This week, copying England's disastrous selection policy, we've dropped two of our big names, but Crabby, Johnny and Ben dig through the remains of the car crash West Indies tour for some signs of life for England's Test side. As well as that there is a customary mention for the royals and our good friend and loyal listener Jake. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast

Woody Strikes Back

Feb 24 2022 31 mins

After Jonny's tirade against England's 'fourth choice seamer' Mark Wood in the wake of the ashes debacle, the team discuss Mark Wood's brother in law's response. This month we've also got a preview of the West Indies series, we sort our Lakhs from our Craws after the IPL auction and we discuss Nick Knights anger issues. For a cricket podcast in February, it's positively actio

What next for English Cricket?

Jan 26 2022 47 mins

After the debacle of the 4-0 hammering in the ashes, something needs to be done, so we’re returning our voices to the airwaves and pinning down just what English cricket needs to sort out in order to return to the glory years, of a half south African team actually winning some matches. This week we debate the structural changes that need to be made in English cricket, we rate the

A royal mess - or signs of hope?

Mar 12 2021 40 mins

In a week the Royals hit the headlines, we look back on England's winter in the subcontinent. We rate the players, pick our dream commentary team, answer listeners questions and debate whether taking a hattrick is worth getting hit for six sixes in a row. Jonny Hilliard has some personal experience he can bring to that question. Join us for some (mostly) cricketing virtual pub chat

Has Graeme Swann got his whites?!

Feb 28 2021 41 mins

It's the best pub cricket chat you can get without actually being able to be in a pub. Join the lads as we dissect everything that has gone wrong over the last couple of weeks in English cricket, and what it might take for England to draw the test series in India. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ben-foulkes/message

10 interesting facts about Nick Knight, and a preview to the 3rd Test between England and India

Feb 23 2021 16 mins

Join us for a special edition 15 minute edition looking ahead to the day night test match in Ahmedabad. The panel debate who they'd pick, put their necks on the line with some bold predictions, and we also get a chance to put together our dream guest list for upcoming episodes AND learn some more about Crabby's favourite commentator and medium trundler, Nick Knight. What more could