Jos Buttler is still in New Zealand, where it’s mainly raining, but he has been to Baz McCullum’s house for a barbecue and had time to assess Mark Wood’s Ashes fitness.

Stuart Broad is in London, trying not to create more headlines, as they dive into the latest Ashes news and dial up Ebony Rainford-Brent as England’s women prepare for a World Cup semi-final.

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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.

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