For the Love of Cricket Podcast: Stuart Broad & Jos Buttler

🔥 Podcast Launch: What You Need to Know

🧠 The Hosts: A Powerful Duo

Stuart Broad

• Retired from international Test cricket in 2023
• Amassed 604 wickets in 167 Tests
• Famed for standout performances—like his 8–15 in the 2015 Ashes
• Offers fans tales from the frontline of England’s bowling attack

Jos Buttler

• England’s standout white‑ball wicket‑keeper–batter
• Integral to England’s 2019 ODI and 2022 T20 World Cup triumphs
• Holds England’s record for T20 runs and catches

🎧 What to Expect: Format & Features

• First-hand stories: Behind-the-scenes in Ashes, World Cups & high-stakes IPL clashes
• Dynamic duo banter: Broady’s quick wit meets Buttler’s candid storytelling
• Weekly episodes: Regular updates through the summer heat
• Themed deep-dives: Guest appearances and focused conversations on cricket’s rich landscape

📈 Why This Matters: Impact & Reach

• Building on a winning formula: For The Love Of Rugby established Crowd’s athlete‑owned network; this is their ambitious cricket expansion
• Athlete-ownership model: Hosts retain creative control, allowing authentic voices to shine
• High-value sponsorship opportunities: Brands like Sage, Škoda & BrewDog have previously partnered with Crowd, tapping into passionate sports audiences

🗣️ Host & CEO Perspectives

Stuart Broad shares:

“I’ve been thinking about starting a cricket podcast for a long time… I saw quite a lot in my cricketing career—I can’t wait to share all I learned with our listeners.”