

For The Love Of Cricket
For The Love Of Cricket
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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Mar 30, 2026 • 57min
Buttler's Inside Guide to the IPL, Plus Broad on England's Test Selection
Jos Buttler dials in from India on the eve of the first match of his 11th season in the all-star Indian Premier League.
He tells Broady about his first week in the Gujarat Titans camp and talks him through a day in the life of an IPL cricketer.
Find out which team-mate has a flight simulator in his hotel room, which Aussie coach is firing up the barbecue and why Broady doesn’t miss the start of the county cricket season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2026 • 32min
Kevin Pietersen: How the IPL Changed My Life and Broke My England Career
IPL and England cricket icon KP lifts the curtain on one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
He tells Jos how Rahul Dravid changed his career, both share the seismic impact of the IPL on their games and the emotions watching Virat Kohli finally lift the trophy.
Finally, who makes KP’s ‘Dream IPL XI’? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 18, 2026 • 54min
Buttler Talks World Cup Form & IPL Prep, Plus Meet English cricket’s newest star
Jos Buttler is back on the pod with Stuart Broad, reflecting on his batting struggles during the T20 World Cup.
James Coles, the 21-year-old England Lions all-rounder, tells us how he reacted to being signed for an eye-watering £390,000 by London Spirit in the Hundred auction.
Jos looks ahead to joining up with Shubman Gill and his Gujarat Titans team-mates at the IPL – and Broady savours a “top-tier” case of mistaken identity on the football sidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 2026 • 35min
India Dominate NZ in T20 World Cup Final | Broad & Finn’s Team of the Tournament
Stuart Broad and Steven Finn review India’s comprehensive victory over New Zealand in front of more than 100,000 jubilant fans in Ahmedabad.
They explore why the IPL gives India “terrifying” strength in depth that could help them dominate international T20 cricket for years to come.
And find out how many of the victorious India players made it into Broad and Finn’s team of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 6, 2026 • 46min
T20 World Cup: 'Immortal' Bumrah, Brilliant Bethell & Broad Backs Baz
Stuart Broad and Steven Finn look back on India’s incredible T20 World Cup victory over England in an unforgettable semi-final in Mumbai.
They purr over the brilliance of fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and England’s new batting star Jacob Bethell, who briefly threatened to pull off a monumental run chase.
Broad and Finn give their views on the future of England coach Brendon McCullum and look ahead to India’s showdown with New Zealand in Sunday’s final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 2026 • 36min
Can England Shock India in Mumbai? Broad & Finn Preview T20 World Cup Semi-Finals
Broady is joined by his former England team-mate Steve Finn to look ahead to England’s mouth-watering T20 World Cup semi-final against India.
They tell you what it’s like to face India in their own backyard and discuss the match-ups that could decide the contest.
Broady recalls getting covered in paint with Steve Smith during the Hindu festival Holi and a classic Jonny Bairstow team-talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2026 • 52min
Can Harry Brook Fire England to T20 World Cup Glory? | Broad & Wood’s Joburg Six-Fest!
Stuart Broad and Mark Wood heap praise on Harry Book after his World Cup century and share painful stories of bowling to the England captain in the nets.
They assess the chances of South Africa and India and explain why England’s bowling attack is so well-suited to the sub-continent.
Woody takes on a quiz about his own fast bowling, answers your questions and gives his verdict on one of cricket’s strangest dismissals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2026 • 55min
‘Frustrated’ Buttler on England’s World Cup Struggles, Nepal’s ‘Bald Brother’ & the AI Harry Brook
Jos Buttler talks to Stuart Broad about England’s difficult World Cup group stage and his battle to find his best form.
They discuss Australia’s demise, size up England’s Super 8 opponents and chuckle at an AI photo of captain Harry Brook.
ICC commentator Andrew Leonard joins the show to discuss the remarkable rise of associate nations like Nepal and Canada at the World Cup.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 50min
Buttler Hails 14 Year-Old Sooryavanshi as ‘Best Ever’, Nepal Nerves & Mark Wood’s Favourite Pranks
Jos Buttler is joined by the ever hysterical Mark Wood to answer your questions.
Woody provides an update on his injured knee and Jos takes you on the field as Nepal nearly shocked England.
There's also a huge call on the 14 year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and the lads decide the best kit at this World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 2026 • 34min
For The Love of Jos ❤️ | England’s Most Capped Player & T20 World Cup Preview
Record-breaking Jos joins Broady to reflect on his career with messages from the biggest names in cricket.
Having just landed in Mumbai, he also takes us inside the England camp ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Plus, Broady predicts his semi-finalists and reveals a crazy new cricket law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


