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Best of Batsmen: Lara Masterclass, Flintoff in WWE, Joe Root Brilliance & More! | Stick to Cricket

Best of Batsmen: Lara Masterclass, Flintoff in WWE, Joe Root Brilliance & More! | Stick to Cricket7 oct55 min

Stick to Cricket presents Best of Batsmen! 🏏We’ve brought together some of the greatest batsmen and biggest characters to appear on Stick to Cricket, featuring Brian Lara, Michael Hussey, Joe Root, Sir Geoffrey Boycott, Lord Ian Botham, Justin Langer and Freddie Flintoff.

Brian Lara delivers a batting masterclass, sharing his thoughts on technique, playing the game and what it takes to become one of cricket’s greats. Michael Hussey looks back on life in the IPL with MS Dhoni and gives an insight into what it was like playing alongside one of the game’s most iconic captains.

Joe Root discusses how he improved his game and the journey that saw him become one of England’s greatest-ever batsmen, while Justin Langer goes deep on cricketing research, technique and the finer details that can make a difference at the highest level. Sir Geoffrey Boycott reflects on some of cricket’s greatest players and what made them so special, while Lord Ian Botham shares stories from his playing days and gives us a glimpse into the characters and moments that shaped his remarkable career.

Plus, Freddie Flintoff talks about nearly joining the WWE and what it was like stepping into a completely different sporting world.

From batting technique and preparation to unforgettable stories from the dressing room, this is a celebration of some of the greatest batsmen and personalities to have featured on the show.

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0:46 - Brian Lara: Batting Masterclass & Switching to Right-Handed Golf

11:04 - Andrew Flintoff: The WWE Contract That Nearly Happened

16:32 - Joe Root & Alastair Cook: Being Dropped & the Root Scoop

25:05 - Sir Geoffrey Boycott: Uncovered Pitches, Judging Length & Bradman

31:20 - Lord Ian Botham: Beefy or …

38:10 - Justin Langer: Batting Technique, Kicking the Bin & Lunch with Sir Alex