James Buttler | Cricket Badger Podcast 🏏🦡🇺🇦
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@james_buttler | sports journalist | broadcaster | commentator🏏🎾⚽️ | co-founder & director @SBM_Podcasts & @YorksPodStudios | #LUFC | ambassador: @NBCCCIC
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I dreamt about Phil Salt last night.
I bumped into him in Tesco. He was dressed in full T20I kit. After a brief chat, he asked what his autobiography should be called.
After a long discussion, we opted for 'A Man For All Season(ing)s'.
I just woke up quite happy with that 😀
I bumped into him in Tesco. He was dressed in full T20I kit. After a brief chat, he asked what his autobiography should be called.
After a long discussion, we opted for 'A Man For All Season(ing)s'.
I just woke up quite happy with that 😀
September 13, 2025 at 7:33 AM
I dreamt about Phil Salt last night.
I bumped into him in Tesco. He was dressed in full T20I kit. After a brief chat, he asked what his autobiography should be called.
After a long discussion, we opted for 'A Man For All Season(ing)s'.
I just woke up quite happy with that 😀
I bumped into him in Tesco. He was dressed in full T20I kit. After a brief chat, he asked what his autobiography should be called.
After a long discussion, we opted for 'A Man For All Season(ing)s'.
I just woke up quite happy with that 😀
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July 24, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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I am really looking forward to chatting to Dean Wilson at 7.30pm today about the book he wrote with Dave 'Syd' Lawrence, which was published shortly before his passing.
Any questions for Dean, or memories of Syd, please reply below 👇
Any questions for Dean, or memories of Syd, please reply below 👇
July 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
I am really looking forward to chatting to Dean Wilson at 7.30pm today about the book he wrote with Dave 'Syd' Lawrence, which was published shortly before his passing.
Any questions for Dean, or memories of Syd, please reply below 👇
Any questions for Dean, or memories of Syd, please reply below 👇
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The cricket section is NOW LIVE.
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July 14, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🏏 MatchBingo has joined the Cricket Badger Podcast as a sponsor.
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The cricket section is NOW LIVE.
Scan the QR Code, download the app, gamble responsibly, and have fun.
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People keep saying IF India had held more catches, IF Bumrah had not bowled no balls, IF IF IF...
But they didn't and he did.
IF Harry Brook hadn't played a daft shot on 99, if Woakes wasn't undercooked, IF IF IF...
A cricket scoreboard does not include IFs
#ENGvsIND
But they didn't and he did.
IF Harry Brook hadn't played a daft shot on 99, if Woakes wasn't undercooked, IF IF IF...
A cricket scoreboard does not include IFs
#ENGvsIND
June 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
People keep saying IF India had held more catches, IF Bumrah had not bowled no balls, IF IF IF...
But they didn't and he did.
IF Harry Brook hadn't played a daft shot on 99, if Woakes wasn't undercooked, IF IF IF...
A cricket scoreboard does not include IFs
#ENGvsIND
But they didn't and he did.
IF Harry Brook hadn't played a daft shot on 99, if Woakes wasn't undercooked, IF IF IF...
A cricket scoreboard does not include IFs
#ENGvsIND
It is always lovely to have books sent to me to review and for podcast guests, but it is very poignant to open this package with the sad news of Syd Lawrence's death earlier today 😢
June 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
It is always lovely to have books sent to me to review and for podcast guests, but it is very poignant to open this package with the sad news of Syd Lawrence's death earlier today 😢
Prediction time...
🏴 England 4 - 1 India 🇮🇳
🏏 Most runs - Ben Duckett
🔴 Most wickets - Josh Tongue
🏴 England 4 - 1 India 🇮🇳
🏏 Most runs - Ben Duckett
🔴 Most wickets - Josh Tongue
June 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Prediction time...
🏴 England 4 - 1 India 🇮🇳
🏏 Most runs - Ben Duckett
🔴 Most wickets - Josh Tongue
🏴 England 4 - 1 India 🇮🇳
🏏 Most runs - Ben Duckett
🔴 Most wickets - Josh Tongue
38 degrees today and apparently hotter tomorrow. Pool considerably cooler.
The Cricket Badger Podcast returns next week 🌞🏊♂️🌴🏖
nshouf-ek el-jom'a el-jaya 👋
The Cricket Badger Podcast returns next week 🌞🏊♂️🌴🏖
nshouf-ek el-jom'a el-jaya 👋
June 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
38 degrees today and apparently hotter tomorrow. Pool considerably cooler.
The Cricket Badger Podcast returns next week 🌞🏊♂️🌴🏖
nshouf-ek el-jom'a el-jaya 👋
The Cricket Badger Podcast returns next week 🌞🏊♂️🌴🏖
nshouf-ek el-jom'a el-jaya 👋
Morning 🌞
June 13, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Morning 🌞
Really good Cricket Badger Podcast landing on Monday evening - Jarrod Kimber chatting about his new book.
Afterwards, Jarrod said he was heading off to download the @Seatfrog app to get £5 off by quoting CricketFrog. Thanks to Seatfrog for their sponsorship of the podcast.
Afterwards, Jarrod said he was heading off to download the @Seatfrog app to get £5 off by quoting CricketFrog. Thanks to Seatfrog for their sponsorship of the podcast.
June 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Really good Cricket Badger Podcast landing on Monday evening - Jarrod Kimber chatting about his new book.
Afterwards, Jarrod said he was heading off to download the @Seatfrog app to get £5 off by quoting CricketFrog. Thanks to Seatfrog for their sponsorship of the podcast.
Afterwards, Jarrod said he was heading off to download the @Seatfrog app to get £5 off by quoting CricketFrog. Thanks to Seatfrog for their sponsorship of the podcast.
The Cricket Badger Podcast is up to no.4 in the world rankings 🌎
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June 6, 2025 at 4:46 AM
The Cricket Badger Podcast is up to no.4 in the world rankings 🌎
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June 2, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Nigel Farage - the worst thing to happen to the UK in the last 10 years
June 1, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Nigel Farage - the worst thing to happen to the UK in the last 10 years
No coincidence that King Charles visits my street in Bradford on the day the 600th episode of the Cricket Badger Podcast is published, I'm sure 😀
Here he is with his most famous song.
#royal #royalfamily #royals #King #KingCharles
Here he is with his most famous song.
#royal #royalfamily #royals #King #KingCharles
May 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
No coincidence that King Charles visits my street in Bradford on the day the 600th episode of the Cricket Badger Podcast is published, I'm sure 😀
Here he is with his most famous song.
#royal #royalfamily #royals #King #KingCharles
Here he is with his most famous song.
#royal #royalfamily #royals #King #KingCharles
I think that this is brilliant by bradleytaylorpoet on Instagram.
May 15, 2025 at 4:18 AM
I think that this is brilliant by bradleytaylorpoet on Instagram.
The 600th Cricket Badger Podcast is out tomorrow 🎉
May 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The 600th Cricket Badger Podcast is out tomorrow 🎉
I'm recording the 600th edition of the Cricket Badger Podcast later today.
Can i say a massive thanks to all who have supported the pod, whether listening, watching, sponsoring, being a fan badger, a guest, or chatting on the socials.
It is hugely appreciated ❤️
Can i say a massive thanks to all who have supported the pod, whether listening, watching, sponsoring, being a fan badger, a guest, or chatting on the socials.
It is hugely appreciated ❤️
May 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I'm recording the 600th edition of the Cricket Badger Podcast later today.
Can i say a massive thanks to all who have supported the pod, whether listening, watching, sponsoring, being a fan badger, a guest, or chatting on the socials.
It is hugely appreciated ❤️
Can i say a massive thanks to all who have supported the pod, whether listening, watching, sponsoring, being a fan badger, a guest, or chatting on the socials.
It is hugely appreciated ❤️
18 Dec - R Ashwin retires
7 May - Rohit Sharma retires
12 May - Virat Kohli retires
Three genuine greats gone from the #India Test side since the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
7 May - Rohit Sharma retires
12 May - Virat Kohli retires
Three genuine greats gone from the #India Test side since the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
May 12, 2025 at 7:11 AM
18 Dec - R Ashwin retires
7 May - Rohit Sharma retires
12 May - Virat Kohli retires
Three genuine greats gone from the #India Test side since the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
7 May - Rohit Sharma retires
12 May - Virat Kohli retires
Three genuine greats gone from the #India Test side since the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
Australian cricketer Bob Cowper has died aged 84. His average of 75.78 in Tests played on Australian soil remains the second-highest in history.
Cricket Victoria chair Ross Hepburn said: “He was one of our greats – a player of technical excellence and great poise."
Cricket Victoria chair Ross Hepburn said: “He was one of our greats – a player of technical excellence and great poise."
May 11, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Australian cricketer Bob Cowper has died aged 84. His average of 75.78 in Tests played on Australian soil remains the second-highest in history.
Cricket Victoria chair Ross Hepburn said: “He was one of our greats – a player of technical excellence and great poise."
Cricket Victoria chair Ross Hepburn said: “He was one of our greats – a player of technical excellence and great poise."
#ViratKohli𓃵 set to follow #RohitSharma𓃵 into Test retirement.
BCCI is not keen to lose two greats at the same time.
BCCI is not keen to lose two greats at the same time.
May 10, 2025 at 6:09 AM
#ViratKohli𓃵 set to follow #RohitSharma𓃵 into Test retirement.
BCCI is not keen to lose two greats at the same time.
BCCI is not keen to lose two greats at the same time.
I'm sitting in a park, baking hot Bradford weather (it's always like this in Yorkshire 🌞), and I'm reading @anniechave.bsky.social's new book in readiness for a pod chat with her tomorrow.
I'd intended to skim read. So far, I've read every word of the first three chapters. Need I say more?
I'd intended to skim read. So far, I've read every word of the first three chapters. Need I say more?
April 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I'm sitting in a park, baking hot Bradford weather (it's always like this in Yorkshire 🌞), and I'm reading @anniechave.bsky.social's new book in readiness for a pod chat with her tomorrow.
I'd intended to skim read. So far, I've read every word of the first three chapters. Need I say more?
I'd intended to skim read. So far, I've read every word of the first three chapters. Need I say more?
I'm really looking forward to welcoming Tim Wigmore to the Cricket Badger Podcast tomorrow at 6pm.
He's taken on the mammoth task of writing a book - 'TEST CRICKET - A History'.
It's by far my favourite format. It's going to be tough to keep it to podcast length!
He's taken on the mammoth task of writing a book - 'TEST CRICKET - A History'.
It's by far my favourite format. It's going to be tough to keep it to podcast length!
April 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I'm really looking forward to welcoming Tim Wigmore to the Cricket Badger Podcast tomorrow at 6pm.
He's taken on the mammoth task of writing a book - 'TEST CRICKET - A History'.
It's by far my favourite format. It's going to be tough to keep it to podcast length!
He's taken on the mammoth task of writing a book - 'TEST CRICKET - A History'.
It's by far my favourite format. It's going to be tough to keep it to podcast length!
Mohammad Azharuddin has strong views on relations between India and Pakistan after terror attacks in Pahalgam.
"India should not only continue its stance of avoiding bilateral series with Pakistan but also withdraw from playing against Pakistan in all ICC and ACC tournaments."
"India should not only continue its stance of avoiding bilateral series with Pakistan but also withdraw from playing against Pakistan in all ICC and ACC tournaments."
April 28, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Mohammad Azharuddin has strong views on relations between India and Pakistan after terror attacks in Pahalgam.
"India should not only continue its stance of avoiding bilateral series with Pakistan but also withdraw from playing against Pakistan in all ICC and ACC tournaments."
"India should not only continue its stance of avoiding bilateral series with Pakistan but also withdraw from playing against Pakistan in all ICC and ACC tournaments."