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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 56 MIN

Ben Duckett talks Stokes's 'beast mode', McCullum's winning mindset & Heals's first Ashes Test XI

from Willow Talk Cricket Podcast · host LiSTNR

Ben Duckett joins Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock ahead of next week’s Ashes to chat about the preparation of the English side. Duckett describes the intense training and the “beast mode” that Ben Stokes is currently in, how Brendon McCullum has made him feel comfortable in the side, and the reaction when they found out about Cummins, as well as the fiery series between India and England. Plus, Heals names her XI for next week in Perth with a few big calls, we look at the first round of the WBBL, and Heals has to respond to a few pot shots from Harris and Devine! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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