Crowd Network is adding a new high-profile podcast to its roster with For The Love Of Cricket, hosted by England cricket stars and friends Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler.
The series follows the format of Crowd’s successful For The Love Of Rugby podcast, offering honest, first-hand stories and insights from two players who’ve competed at the top of the sport. From Ashes battles to World Cup finals, the pair take listeners inside elite cricket.
Stuart Broad, who retired from international cricket in 2023, took 604 wickets in 167 Test matches and is widely considered one of England’s greatest fast bowlers.
Reflecting on the new podcast, he said: “I’ve been thinking about starting a cricket podcast for a long time, and this is exactly how I want to do it.
“I love spending time with Jos, and I’m looking forward to everyone else getting to know the version I do. I think I saw quite a lot in my cricketing career — I can’t wait to share all I learned with our listeners.”
Jos Buttler, England’s white-ball captain, has led the team to two T20 World Cup wins and played a key role in the 2019 50-over World Cup victory.
Speaking ahead of the launch, he said: “With India coming over for a Test series and then an Ashes series in Australia this winter, this is a massive year for English cricket.
“The title of the pod says it all: Broady and I still love the game, and we want to take everyone along with us. I’m also excited — and a little bit nervous — about showing more of the real me, but that’s what the best podcasts do.”
Mike Carr, CEO of Crowd Network, added: “Expanding into cricket has been a big ambition for us, and we’re thrilled to welcome Stuart and Jos to our community of athletes.
“Our athlete-ownership model provides creative freedom for the talent we work with, giving Stuart and Jos the independence to make the show they want with our guidance. For brands wanting to target cricket fans, this is the place to be.”
The first episode of For The Love Of Cricket will be available on all streaming platforms on 10 June.
