Gary Barwell, the Head of Sports Turf and Grounds at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, returns to the podcast to chat about the trials, tribulations and rewards of working on a county's ground staff at this time of an English summer. Throw in pitches, weather, Kookaburra balls and there is a lot to consider! The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are …

Kashif Ali has enjoying a stellar start to the 2024 season with Worcestershire and he joins James Buttler to chat about all things his career, being the South Asian Cricket Academy's most eye-catching graduate (so far), and he takes on the Cricket Badger 20 Questions. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGE…

Ben Bloom has written a superb book called Batting For Time and joins James Buttler to chat about the state of the game. Is English cricket facing an existential crisis? Can county cricket survive? How much of a threat are the lucrative franchise leagues? Who is county cricket for? The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com …

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by fans from India and England to look back at India's win in the fourth Test as they go 3-1 up in the five-match Test series. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com…

This year's inductees to the Cricket Badger Sett of Fame are announced. For the love of cricket. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Cricket Badger Podcast

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by fans from India and England to look back at India's win in the second Test Day Two of the first Test in Vizag. It's 1-1 in the five-match series. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by fans from India and England to look back at Day Two of the first Test in Hyderabad. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by fans from India and England to look back at Day Three of the first Test in Hyderabad. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by fans from India and England to look back at Day Two of the first Test in Hyderabad. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by fans from India and England to look back at Day One of the first Test in Hyderabad. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Two great cricket nations prepare to go toe-to-toe as England tour India for a five-match Test series. The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by fans from India and England to look ahead to the Tests. Our regular guest Aussie, Lucas (from the Gaurav Ayaan YouTube channel) is back too, for a neutral perspective. The current Cricket Badger Podc…

Two great cricket nations prepare to go toe-to-toe as England tour India for a five-match Test series. The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, guests on the Edges & Sledges Podcast and talks to DJ about England's chances. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shipping! They are also…

James Buttler, the Cricket Badger, meets former Worcestershire and Middlesex fast bowler Ricky Ellcock. Described by a few batters in the late 1980s as the fastest bowler they'd faced, Ricky's career was cut short through injury. He left the pitch to take to the skies, becoming a pilot and the first black captain with Virgin Atlantic. His new book …

Our regular guest Aussie, Lucas (from the Gaurav Ayaan YouTube channel) is back to chat with James about Test cricket and whether it can survive. We've seen South Africa name a second string squad to tour New Zealand, Shaheen Shah Afridi has missed the Aus v Pak Test to prioritise the T20I series and with the proliferation of T20 franchise leagues …

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by regular guest Aussie, Lucas (from the Gaurav Ayaan YouTube channel) to look back at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. How did Australia manage that? How heart-breaking for India! What the hell happened to England? The highs, lows and the Team of the Tournament. The current Cricket Badger Podcas…

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by regular guest Aussie, Lucas (from the Gaurav Ayaan YouTube channel) to look back at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. How did Australia manage that? How heart-breaking for India! What the hell happened to England? The highs, lows and the Team of the Tournament. The current Cricket Badger Podcas…

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, takes a look ahead to the Cricket World Cup 2023 Final. Who wins, scores the runs, takes wickets and where is the betting value? This is a special edition, recorded for Betting Radio. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shipping! They are al…

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, takes a look ahead to the semi-finals of Cricket World Cup 2023. Who wins, scores the runs, takes wickets and where is the betting value? This is a special edition, recorded for Betting Radio. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shipping! Th…

James Buttler, the Cricket Badger, meets former Somerset leg-spinner Max Waller. At the end of the 2022 season, Waller announced his retirement from professional cricket, as the leading all time wicket taker for Somerset in T20 cricket. He was awarded a 2023 testimonial year by Somerset, who he represented Somerset between 2009 and 2023. If you'd l…

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, joins Ashwin on the Edges and Sledges India cricket podcast to discuss India's win over India. What next for England, will India win the Cricket World Cup and who will join them in the semi-finals? The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shippin…

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, joins Ashwin on the Edges and Sledges India cricket podcast to discuss India's win over India. What next for England, will India win the Cricket World Cup and who will join them in the semi-finals? The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shippin…

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by Fan Badgers from around the world and former player Azeem Rafiq to look at to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shipping! They are also brought to you in association with cricketcoffeec…

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by Fan Badgers from around the world to look ahead to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shipping! They are also brought to you in association with cricketcoffeeco.com - quote 'BADGER' to g…

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by Fan Badgers from around the world to look ahead to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shipping! They are also brought to you in association with cricketcoffeeco.com - quote 'BADGER' to g…

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, is joined by Fan Badgers, Anand Bhika and Neil Virani, to look at the 10 teams in India and assess who wins CWC 2023. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shipping! They are also brought to you in association with cricketcoffeeco.com - quote …

The Cricket Badger, James Buttler, takes a look at the 10 teams in India that will be contesting the Cricket World Cup 2023. Who wins, scores the runs, takes wickets and where is the betting value at the event? This is a special edition, recorded for Betting Radio. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' …

Our regular guest Aussie, Lucas (from the Gaurav Ayaan YouTube channel) is back to chat with James after England won at The Oval to level the Ashes series at 2-2. Which team should be the happier after a thrilling series? The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free shipping! They are…

Our regular guest Aussie, Lucas (from the Gaurav Ayaan YouTube channel) is back to chat with James after an Old Trafford draw ensured that Australia retained the Ashes urn. Despite being on the receiving end of England's best BazBall display of the summer, Australia were saved by the rain to stay 2-1 up with the fifth Test at The Oval still to play…

Our regular guest Aussie, Lucas (from the Gaurav Ayaan YouTube channel) is back to chat with James about an another superb and dramatic Test at Headingley. Mark Wood bowled rockets, Mitchell Marsh hit back with an incredible ton, Ben Stokes launched England nearly to parity, England then chased down 251 to win with Harry Brook, Chris Woakes and man…

Our regular guest Aussie, Lucas (from the Gaurav Ayaan YouTube channel) is back to chat with James about an another thriller at Lord's. After a Test that had incident and the prospect of another Stokes heroic ending, the Aussies went 2-0 up. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and fre…

James Buttler welcomes Dr Thomas Fletcher back to the podcast to discuss the ICEC Report. They discuss how the recommendations will affect the sport, what the ECB and the counties should do next, and whether this is the moment the game starts to be better. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get di…

Our regular guest Aussie, Lucas (from the Gaurav Ayaan YouTube channel) and fan Badger Neil Virani are back to chat with James about an epic first Test victory for Australia. After a Test that never saw either side take complete control, went to the wire, what have we learnt ahead of the second Test at Lord's. We talk THAT declaration, Bazball's ef…

Our regular guest Aussie, Lucas (from the Gaurav Ayaan YouTube channel) is back to chat with James about the battle for the famous little urn. In this PART TWO of the Ashes Preview they discuss whether England's BazBall approach will be effective against a tremendous Australia bowling attack, what are the key battles and who will lift the famous ur…

Our regular guest Aussie, Lucas (from the Gaurav Ayaan YouTube channel) is back to chat with James about the battle for the famous little urn. In this PART ONE of the Ashes Preview they cover the World Test Championship Final victory for Australia, briefly update on the Yorkshire CCC racism scandal, question whether trophy presentations should stil…

James Buttler, the Cricket Badger, welcomes back some of the Cricket Badger Podcast fan badgers as they form a selection committee to pick a current World Test XI. The framework - current players, with 2 openers, 3 batters, 1 all-rounder, 1 spinner and 3 pace bowlers. The match to be played on a neutral venue that is perfect for Test cricket, givin…

Our regular guest Aussie, Lucas (from the Gaurav Ayaan YouTube channel) is back to quiz James on England's victory over Ireland at Lord's. They also look ahead to whether England can BazBall the Australians in The Ashes, consider who should be favourites for the World Test Championship Final, debate how the ICC and the big teams provide more help t…

James Buttler, the Cricket Badger, meets England Disability cricketer Rob Franks. Rob talks about his new book 'From Disability to Ability : My Journey' and how he lost a leg after being diagnosed with a bone tumour and went on to play cricket for his country. It's an inspirational tale. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscape…

James Buttler, the Cricket Badger, meets former Australia, Essex, Lancashire and Queensland great, Stuart Law. Also a former head coach for West Indies and Middlesex, the Law Man takes on the Cricket Badger 20 Questions to chat about his life and times in the sport. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER'…

James Buttler, the Cricket Badger, is an ambassador for No Boundaries Cricket Club, and there will be a monthly podcast to further that association. This episode is all about Runs4research that raise funds for Alzheimer's Research. James is joined by NBCC's Chris Marshall and Jake Burton of Runs4Research to talk about the Cricket Coffee Cup, to be …

James Buttler, the Cricket Badger, meets sports writer Polly Starkie as she accepts her induction into the Cricket Badger Sett of Fame. The chat centres around an obvious love of cricket, women in sport, Her Game Too and why women's sport seems to be more accepting of LGBTQIA+ people. See https://www.outandout.football/p/what-mens-football-could-le…

James Buttler, the Cricket Badger, meets Derbyshire cricket photographer David Griffin. A vocal supporter of the county game, David chats about his life and times in the sport and accepts his nomination into the Cricket Badger Sett of Fame. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free…

James Buttler, the Cricket Badger, meets former England player Roland Butcher. Roland takes on the Cricket Badger 20 Questions to chat about his life and times in the sport. The first black cricketer to play for England, he played three Tests and three ODIs in 1980 and 1981. A Middlesex stalwart through many glory years between 1974 and 1990, Rolan…

James Buttler, the Cricket Badger, meets former England player Lydia Greenway. With a combined 225 caps for England Women from 2003, Lydia launched an all-female cricket academy in 2017 and has released a book: 'Women and Girls' Cricket: How We Can grow The Game Together'. Lydia takes on the Cricket Badger 20 Questions to chat about her life and ti…

James Buttler, the Cricket Badger, is an ambassador for No Boundaries Cricket Club, and there will be a monthly podcast to further that association. This is the first. This episode is all about cricket scoring and how people can get involved in the sport without playing. It's also a great way to overcome other issues. James is joined by Chris Marsh…

The former New Zealand international, and now one of the very best commentators, Simon Doull joins James Buttler to chat about his career in cricket, both as a player and in the commentary box. Simon answers the Cricket Badger 20 Questions and those sent in from the audience. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are brought to you in association wit…

Ella Bourne and Georgia Relf from the online campaign #SayNoToSexism join James Buttler to chat about sexism and misogyny in cricket. They talk about their experiences, opinions on high profile incidents and discuss how the sport can improve. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are brought to you in association with Manscaped - quote 'BADGER' to ge…

James Buttler sits down at his microphone and reels off his concerns about the dangers of The Hundred to county cricket. 18 counties matter, and so does county cricket and to forget that will compromise the foundation of the sport. This was recorded off-the-cuff as a bit of a stream of consciousness, so please forgive any imprefections! The current…

The Cricket Badger is joined by Lucas from Australia (of the Gaurav Ayaan YouTube channel) to chat about the significance of yesterday's Asian Cup match between Pakistan and India. Surely we should see Test series and more frequent matches played? And, IPL should have Pakistan players and the PSL should welcome Indian players? CROWDFUNDING: You can…

Chris Marshall joins James Buttler to talk about the New Boundaries Cricket Club, an exciting new community and charity cricket initiative. Find out more at No Boundaries Cricket Club and find them on Twitter @NBCCCIC The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are brought to you in association with Manscaped - quote 'BADGER' to get discounts and free ship…

The Cricket Badger is joined by Lucas from Australia (of the Gaurav Ayaan YouTube channel) to chat about South Africa's innings and 12 run win over England at Lord's. As the Stokes / McCullum honeymoon comes down to earth with a bump, what next for England, Zak Crawley and Stuart Broad?. CROWDFUNDING: You can support the Cricket Badger Podcast here…