Richard Gould: CEO of the ECB, Ashes Venues, Ticket Prices and More! | Stick to Cricket EP 64

ECB CEO Richard Gould joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Darren Gough and David "Bumble" Lloyd for the latest episode of Stick to Cricket, discussing Ashes ticket prices, the lack of Test cricket in the North next year, and the biggest challenges facing English and international cricket - Brought to you by Betfair.

Gould gives an insight into life as ECB CEO, the finances behind English cricket and the relationship between the 18 counties and The Hundred. The panel also discuss broadcast rights, the growing influence of franchise leagues and what the ICC's Future Tours Programme could mean for international cricket.

Attention then turns to England, with the team reviewing the past year and discussing the importance of winning trophies. Gould also reveals whether England could follow other major sports teams with an Amazon or Netflix documentary and explains how the ECB plans to continue growing the women's game.

Elsewhere, the conversation turns to the widening financial gap between cricketing nations, the challenges facing the global game and what can be done to protect international cricket.

Plus, the panel debate Ashes ticket prices, the importance of Test cricket in the North and put your community questions to one of the most influential figures in English cricket.

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2:46 - ICC Future Tour Plans and Franchise Leagues

7:37 - Life as ECB CEO and Money in English Cricket

11:13 - The 18 Counties and the The Hundred

15:10 - Broadcast Rights

22:42 - England’s Year Reviewed

25:42 - Could England do an Amazon or Netflix Documentary?

30:13 - Growth of the Women’s Game

33:17 - Winning Trophies and Hardest Parts of the Job

42:26 - The Widening Gap of Nations and Global Finances

49:21 - Ashes Ticket Prices and Northern Test Venues

57:35 - Community Questions

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