Harmison: Becoming World's Best Bowler, Mental Health & T20 World Cup Chat | Stick To Cricket EP 34

Stick to Cricket returns as David “Bumble” Lloyd, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Sir Alastair Cook are joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison for one of the most open and powerful episodes yet - Brought to you by Betfair! Harmison reflects on his introduction to cricket as a youngster and his current role as a Newcastle correspondent, before the conversation takes a more serious turn. In an incredibly honest discussion, Steve opens up about his mental health struggles, receiving a clinical depression diagnosis and the toll it took on both his career and his life. He explains how Marcus Trescothick played a crucial role in supporting him through that period and how those experiences changed him. The panel then look back on Harmison’s playing days, sharing dressing room memories with Vaughany and Cooky, and revisiting what it really took to become the best bowler in the world at his peak. Attention shifts to the present as the team debate England’s current position and why this T20 World Cup feels like a must perform moment. There is also a frank discussion about Brendon McCullum’s role and whether big decisions could lie ahead depending on how England’s campaign unfolds. Honest, emotional and packed with insight from one of England’s most compelling cricketers, this is a must watch episode of Stick to Cricket. Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Stick to Cricket 🙌🏏 00:34 - Life as a Newcastle United Fan 07:53 - Harmison’s Mental Health Battle 30:25 - When Harmison was the Best Bowler in the World 1:04:00 - Community Questions 1:08:00 - What is Going Wrong for England? FOLLOW STICK TO CRICKET ON SOCIAL 👇🏏 Instagram -   / sticktocricket   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... TikTok -   / sticktocricket   X - https://x.com/StickToCricket SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE    / @theoverlapcricket   SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HERE    / @theoverlapbreakdown   SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsl... SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP US    / @theoverlapus   SUBSCRIBE TO NOT JUST FOOTBALL    / @theoverlapnotjustfootball   SUBSCRIBE TO STICK TO RUGBY HERE    / @theoverlaprugby   LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639 Not Just Football - https://podfollow.com/1772633121 ----------------------------------------------------------------------