It’s Not Just Cricket https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/ en MKF ENTERTAINMENT It’s Not Just Cricket’ is a podcast that does exactly what it says on the tin – it’s about cricket, but not just cricket! Azeem Rafiq - the man who rocked the sport in 2020 with his seismic revelations of racism - and experienced broadcaster Matt Kabir Floyd take an opinionated look at the big stories affecting world cricket and other sports on and off the pitch. A British Pakistani from Barnsley and an Anglo Indian from London, the two of them certainly don’t agree on everything and are more than happy to vociferously argue their point. Using their widespread contacts in sport and politics they bring in regular guests of note to help debate the topics of the day. Nothing is off the table! New episodes every Wednesday and look out for other ‘bonus episodes’ throughout the week. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f3fe21ac-03e1-11ef-961b-8fd8ef5fdb2b/image/0b7ad720cbbce40e10163a58657fddc8.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress It’s Not Just Cricket https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/ episodic A podcast that does exactly what it says on the tin – it’s about cricket, but not just cricket! It's Not Just Cricket It’s Not Just Cricket’ is a podcast that does exactly what it says on the tin – it’s about cricket, but not just cricket! Azeem Rafiq - the man who rocked the sport in 2020 with his seismic revelations of racism - and experienced broadcaster Matt Kabir Floyd take an opinionated look at the big stories affecting world cricket and other sports on and off the pitch. A British Pakistani from Barnsley and an Anglo Indian from London, the two of them certainly don’t agree on everything and are more than happy to vociferously argue their point. Using their widespread contacts in sport and politics they bring in regular guests of note to help debate the topics of the day. Nothing is off the table! New episodes every Wednesday and look out for other ‘bonus episodes’ throughout the week. It’s Not Just Cricket’ is a podcast that does exactly what it says on the tin – it’s about cricket, but not just cricket! Azeem Rafiq - the man who rocked the sport in 2020 with his seismic revelations of racism - and experienced broadcaster Matt Kabir Floyd take an opinionated look at the big stories affecting world cricket and other sports on and off the pitch. A British Pakistani from Barnsley and an Anglo Indian from London, the two of them certainly don’t agree on everything and are more than happy to vociferously argue their point. Using their widespread contacts in sport and politics they bring in regular guests of note to help debate the topics of the day. Nothing is off the table! New episodes every Wednesday and look out for other ‘bonus episodes’ throughout the week.

]]> It's Not Just Cricket injcpod@gmail.com Strike rate surge & Babar's evolution IPL batting strikes rates have surged this year but don't write off the touch players just yet - the likes of Rahul, Kohli and Babar have been quietly evolving. Azeem names his young PSL players to watch and the boys look at a potentially messy situation developing in Australia - will the push to privatise the Big Bash cause a huge schism in Australian cricket? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 06 May 2026 19:14:00 -0000 Strike rate surge & Babar's evolution full It's Not Just Cricket Strike rate surge & Babar's evolution IPL batting strikes rates have surged this year but don't write off the touch players just yet - the likes of Rahul, Kohli and Babar have been quietly evolving. Azeem names his young PSL players to watch and the boys look at a potentially messy situation developing in Australia - will the push to privatise the Big Bash cause a huge schism in Australian cricket? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices IPL batting strikes rates have surged this year but don't write off the touch players just yet - the likes of Rahul, Kohli and Babar have been quietly evolving. Azeem names his young PSL players to watch and the boys look at a potentially messy situation developing in Australia - will the push to privatise the Big Bash cause a huge schism in Australian cricket?

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]]> 1791 Pick a T20 World XI & England Test XI This week Azeem and Matt play selectors and attempt to pick a T20 World XI and an England Test XI for the 1st Test v New Zealand. Should Virat Kohli be in a T20 World XI even though he's not playing T20 internationals any more? Is it too early for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?! Is Rashid Khan still the premier spinner in the world? Should Jacob Bethell be promoted to open the batting for England in Test cricket and who should take the wicket keeping gloves - Jamie Smith or James Rew? All these questions and a lot more are hotly debated in this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:41:00 -0000 Pick a T20 World XI & England Test XI full It's Not Just Cricket Pick a T20 World XI & England Test XI This week Azeem and Matt play selectors and attempt to pick a T20 World XI and an England Test XI for the 1st Test v New Zealand. Should Virat Kohli be in a T20 World XI even though he's not playing T20 internationals any more? Is it too early for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?! Is Rashid Khan still the premier spinner in the world? Should Jacob Bethell be promoted to open the batting for England in Test cricket and who should take the wicket keeping gloves - Jamie Smith or James Rew? All these questions and a lot more are hotly debated in this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This week Azeem and Matt play selectors and attempt to pick a T20 World XI and an England Test XI for the 1st Test v New Zealand. Should Virat Kohli be in a T20 World XI even though he's not playing T20 internationals any more? Is it too early for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?! Is Rashid Khan still the premier spinner in the world? Should Jacob Bethell be promoted to open the batting for England in Test cricket and who should take the wicket keeping gloves - Jamie Smith or James Rew? All these questions and a lot more are hotly debated in this episode!

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]]> 2690 KP v Cook & Bellingham buys in! Kevin Pietersen renews his war of words with Alastair Cook so who is in the right this time? Is Jacob Bethell better off sitting on the bench at the IPL or playing county cricket? And Jude Bellingham buys a stake in Birmingham Phoenix - is this a game changer for The Hundred?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:35:00 -0000 KP v Cook & Bellingham buys in! full It's Not Just Cricket KP v Cook & Bellingham buys in! Kevin Pietersen renews his war of words with Alastair Cook so who is in the right this time? Is Jacob Bethell better off sitting on the bench at the IPL or playing county cricket? And Jude Bellingham buys a stake in Birmingham Phoenix - is this a game changer for The Hundred?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Kevin Pietersen renews his war of words with Alastair Cook so who is in the right this time? Is Jacob Bethell better off sitting on the bench at the IPL or playing county cricket? And Jude Bellingham buys a stake in Birmingham Phoenix - is this a game changer for The Hundred?!

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]]> 2092 no England contenders state their case Jamie Smith starts the county season with a scintillating hundred but can he play for England if he's not keeping for Surrey? Has James Rew jumped ahead of him in the queue after his early season form? Is Emilio Gay a contender to open the batting or will his technique be a problem at Test level? Plus - why do batters turn down singles and should Rajasthan Royals be taken very seriously this year?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:49:00 -0000 England contenders state their case full It's Not Just Cricket England contenders state their case Jamie Smith starts the county season with a scintillating hundred but can he play for England if he's not keeping for Surrey? Has James Rew jumped ahead of him in the queue after his early season form? Is Emilio Gay a contender to open the batting or will his technique be a problem at Test level? Plus - why do batters turn down singles and should Rajasthan Royals be taken very seriously this year?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Jamie Smith starts the county season with a scintillating hundred but can he play for England if he's not keeping for Surrey? Has James Rew jumped ahead of him in the queue after his early season form? Is Emilio Gay a contender to open the batting or will his technique be a problem at Test level? Plus - why do batters turn down singles and should Rajasthan Royals be taken very seriously this year?!

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]]> 1987 no Blank canvas for England and how to ball tamper! Plenty of England Test players have points to prove which could make for one of the most fascinating starts to a county season in years. Crawley, Duckett and Smith are all under the microscope, find out which of those Azeem thinks is most likely to keep his place. Then it's at look at who's impressed early on in the IPL and the controversies that are already blighting the PSL. Stand by for an admission from Azeem on ball tampering that will change the way you look at how a ball is shined forever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:12:00 -0000 Blank canvas for England and how to ball tamper! full It's Not Just Cricket Blank canvas for England and how to ball tamper! Plenty of England Test players have points to prove which could make for one of the most fascinating starts to a county season in years. Crawley, Duckett and Smith are all under the microscope, find out which of those Azeem thinks is most likely to keep his place. Then it's at look at who's impressed early on in the IPL and the controversies that are already blighting the PSL. Stand by for an admission from Azeem on ball tampering that will change the way you look at how a ball is shined forever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Plenty of England Test players have points to prove which could make for one of the most fascinating starts to a county season in years. Crawley, Duckett and Smith are all under the microscope, find out which of those Azeem thinks is most likely to keep his place. Then it's at look at who's impressed early on in the IPL and the controversies that are already blighting the PSL. Stand by for an admission from Azeem on ball tampering that will change the way you look at how a ball is shined forever!

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]]> 2256 Azeem applies for the England Selector job! The boys react after it's announced that Rob Key and Brendon McCullum will keep their jobs and Azeem springs a big shock by saying he has applied for the vacant England Selector's role! Plus, how India's new T20 approach could have a big impact on this year's IPL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:07:00 -0000 Azeem applies for the England Selector job! full It's Not Just Cricket Azeem applies for the England Selector job! The boys react after it's announced that Rob Key and Brendon McCullum will keep their jobs and Azeem springs a big shock by saying he has applied for the vacant England Selector's role! Plus, how India's new T20 approach could have a big impact on this year's IPL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The boys react after it's announced that Rob Key and Brendon McCullum will keep their jobs and Azeem springs a big shock by saying he has applied for the vacant England Selector's role! Plus, how India's new T20 approach could have a big impact on this year's IPL.

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]]> 1658 Livingstone hits out After Liam Livingstone gives an explosive interview criticising the England hierarchy, the boys discuss if this is just sour grapes from a dropped player or does it highlight more worrying concerns about the way things are done by this England set up? If McCullum and Key stay in their posts, what needs to change to get England back on track? And some final thoughts on The Hundred squads - could we be in for a Southern Brave double this year?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:57:00 -0000 Livingstone hits out full It's Not Just Cricket Livingstone hits out After Liam Livingstone gives an explosive interview criticising the England hierarchy, the boys discuss if this is just sour grapes from a dropped player or does it highlight more worrying concerns about the way things are done by this England set up? If McCullum and Key stay in their posts, what needs to change to get England back on track? And some final thoughts on The Hundred squads - could we be in for a Southern Brave double this year?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After Liam Livingstone gives an explosive interview criticising the England hierarchy, the boys discuss if this is just sour grapes from a dropped player or does it highlight more worrying concerns about the way things are done by this England set up? If McCullum and Key stay in their posts, what needs to change to get England back on track? And some final thoughts on The Hundred squads - could we be in for a Southern Brave double this year?!

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]]> 2009 The Hundred Auction It's an historic couple of days for The Hundred as it holds it's first ever live player auction. Does Abrar Ahmed getting bought by Sunrisers Leeds prove that Pakistani players are not barred from being selected? Is The Hundred now the leading women's competition in the world? Which squads are looking the most complete? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:23:00 -0000 The Hundred Auction full It's Not Just Cricket The Hundred Auction It's an historic couple of days for The Hundred as it holds it's first ever live player auction. Does Abrar Ahmed getting bought by Sunrisers Leeds prove that Pakistani players are not barred from being selected? Is The Hundred now the leading women's competition in the world? Which squads are looking the most complete? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It's an historic couple of days for The Hundred as it holds it's first ever live player auction. Does Abrar Ahmed getting bought by Sunrisers Leeds prove that Pakistani players are not barred from being selected? Is The Hundred now the leading women's competition in the world? Which squads are looking the most complete?

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]]> 2292 Did SA really choke & Eng v Ind preview T20 World Cup Semi Final week! New Zealand demolish South Africa but was this really another choke from the Proteas? Is this finally the Black Caps' time? Would England be stupid to even think about dropping Buttler? Do Harry Brook's side really have a better spin attack than India, as Michael Vaughan says? Lots of questions to be answered, have a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:40:00 -0000 Did SA really choke & Eng v Ind preview full It's Not Just Cricket Did SA really choke & Eng v Ind preview T20 World Cup Semi Final week! New Zealand demolish South Africa but was this really another choke from the Proteas? Is this finally the Black Caps' time? Would England be stupid to even think about dropping Buttler? Do Harry Brook's side really have a better spin attack than India, as Michael Vaughan says? Lots of questions to be answered, have a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices T20 World Cup Semi Final week! New Zealand demolish South Africa but was this really another choke from the Proteas? Is this finally the Black Caps' time? Would England be stupid to even think about dropping Buttler? Do Harry Brook's side really have a better spin attack than India, as Michael Vaughan says? Lots of questions to be answered, have a listen!

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]]> 1760 Pak players in The Hundred & Eng into the Semis....again! Azeem and Matt look at the thorny issue of Pakistan players potentially not being selected on purpose for The Hundred - even if it was true, how could it be proven? Would the ECB actually be able to do anything about it anyway? At the T20 World Cup, England march into the Semi Finals courtesy of a truly sensational knock from Captain Brook - despite being nowhere near their best they are now just 2 wins away from glory. Meanwhile, all of a sudden, run away favourites India find themselves in the last chance saloon - could they really get knocked out of this home World Cup before the Semis?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000 Pak players in The Hundred & Eng into the Semis....again! full It's Not Just Cricket Pak players in The Hundred & Eng into the Semis....again! Azeem and Matt look at the thorny issue of Pakistan players potentially not being selected on purpose for The Hundred - even if it was true, how could it be proven? Would the ECB actually be able to do anything about it anyway? At the T20 World Cup, England march into the Semi Finals courtesy of a truly sensational knock from Captain Brook - despite being nowhere near their best they are now just 2 wins away from glory. Meanwhile, all of a sudden, run away favourites India find themselves in the last chance saloon - could they really get knocked out of this home World Cup before the Semis?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Azeem and Matt look at the thorny issue of Pakistan players potentially not being selected on purpose for The Hundred - even if it was true, how could it be proven? Would the ECB actually be able to do anything about it anyway? At the T20 World Cup, England march into the Semi Finals courtesy of a truly sensational knock from Captain Brook - despite being nowhere near their best they are now just 2 wins away from glory. Meanwhile, all of a sudden, run away favourites India find themselves in the last chance saloon - could they really get knocked out of this home World Cup before the Semis?!

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]]> 1855 T20 World Cup roundup The boys reflect on the big stories to come out of the T20 World Cup group stage. Should we not be surprised that Australia have been knocked out? Was South Africa v Afghanistan the best T20 match of all time? Is England's top batters not performing yet a good sign? How have the associates and smaller Test nations closed the gap on the big boys? Plus - Azeem and Matt argue over who they think will make the Semi Finals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:47:00 -0000 full It's Not Just Cricket The boys reflect on the big stories to come out of the T20 World Cup group stage. Should we not be surprised that Australia have been knocked out? Was South Africa v Afghanistan the best T20 match of all time? Is England's top batters not performing yet a good sign? How have the associates and smaller Test nations closed the gap on the big boys? Plus - Azeem and Matt argue over who they think will make the Semi Finals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The boys reflect on the big stories to come out of the T20 World Cup group stage. Should we not be surprised that Australia have been knocked out? Was South Africa v Afghanistan the best T20 match of all time? Is England's top batters not performing yet a good sign? How have the associates and smaller Test nations closed the gap on the big boys? Plus - Azeem and Matt argue over who they think will make the Semi Finals!

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]]> 1953 no Carbs on race & his career... Michael Carberry is back in the studio with Matt to pick through his long career before the discussion turns to race issues in cricket. Never one to mince his words, Carbs delivers some fascinating insight into why he thinks reports on racism make no difference and why we shouldn't forget about classism in any chats on race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:41:00 -0000 Carbs on race & his career... full It's Not Just Cricket Carbs on race & his career... Michael Carberry is back in the studio with Matt to pick through his long career before the discussion turns to race issues in cricket. Never one to mince his words, Carbs delivers some fascinating insight into why he thinks reports on racism make no difference and why we shouldn't forget about classism in any chats on race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Michael Carberry is back in the studio with Matt to pick through his long career before the discussion turns to race issues in cricket. Never one to mince his words, Carbs delivers some fascinating insight into why he thinks reports on racism make no difference and why we shouldn't forget about classism in any chats on race.

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]]> 2588 The Pakistan boycott - an accident waiting to happen The ICC have a big decision on their hands after Pakistan refuse to play India at the T20 World Cup. The boys discuss why this has happened, what the ICC might do to try to force the situation and what might happen next. Plus - England's part time spinners put on a show, why Azeem feels sorry for Harry Brook and one of the most bizarre stumpings you will ever see! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:56:00 -0000 The Pakistan boycott - an accident waiting to happen full It's Not Just Cricket The Pakistan boycott - an accident waiting to happen The ICC have a big decision on their hands after Pakistan refuse to play India at the T20 World Cup. The boys discuss why this has happened, what the ICC might do to try to force the situation and what might happen next. Plus - England's part time spinners put on a show, why Azeem feels sorry for Harry Brook and one of the most bizarre stumpings you will ever see! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The ICC have a big decision on their hands after Pakistan refuse to play India at the T20 World Cup. The boys discuss why this has happened, what the ICC might do to try to force the situation and what might happen next. Plus - England's part time spinners put on a show, why Azeem feels sorry for Harry Brook and one of the most bizarre stumpings you will ever see!

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]]> 2165 Michael Carberry on art, batting and the T20 WC Top man Michael Carberry pops into the studio to tell us what he's been up to since retirement, why Joe Root should be in England's T20 side and which side he reckons could upset India and the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:03:00 -0000 Michael Carberry on art, batting and the T20 WC full It's Not Just Cricket Michael Carberry on art, batting and the T20 WC Top man Michael Carberry pops into the studio to tell us what he's been up to since retirement, why Joe Root should be in England's T20 side and which side he reckons could upset India and the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Top man Michael Carberry pops into the studio to tell us what he's been up to since retirement, why Joe Root should be in England's T20 side and which side he reckons could upset India and the World Cup.

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]]> 2383 no Brook at his best & U19s in good shape It's been a good few days for England as Harry Brook turns on the style and the T20 team start well. Azeem is also impressed by what he's seen at the Under 19 World Cup - are England's next generation ones to really keep an eye on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:50:00 -0000 Brook at his best & U19s in good shape full It's Not Just Cricket Brook at his best & U19s in good shape It's been a good few days for England as Harry Brook turns on the style and the T20 team start well. Azeem is also impressed by what he's seen at the Under 19 World Cup - are England's next generation ones to really keep an eye on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It's been a good few days for England as Harry Brook turns on the style and the T20 team start well. Azeem is also impressed by what he's seen at the Under 19 World Cup - are England's next generation ones to really keep an eye on?

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]]> 1579 Smith, Babar row & Kohli's unbeatable record This week the boys discuss a clash of alpha batsmen Steve Smith and Babar Azam at the Big Bash and whether Smith should be in Australia's T20 World Cup squad. Plus, Azeem names the batter he thinks shouldn't be in England's squad and has Virat Kohli already hit a record that will never be beaten? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:10:00 -0000 Smith, Babar row & Kohli's unbeatable record full It's Not Just Cricket Smith, Babar row & Kohli's unbeatable record This week the boys discuss a clash of alpha batsmen Steve Smith and Babar Azam at the Big Bash and whether Smith should be in Australia's T20 World Cup squad. Plus, Azeem names the batter he thinks shouldn't be in England's squad and has Virat Kohli already hit a record that will never be beaten? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This week the boys discuss a clash of alpha batsmen Steve Smith and Babar Azam at the Big Bash and whether Smith should be in Australia's T20 World Cup squad. Plus, Azeem names the batter he thinks shouldn't be in England's squad and has Virat Kohli already hit a record that will never be beaten?

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]]> 2104 Who could be next England Head Coach? Azeem is back and the boys go through the main candidates to take over from Brendon McCullum when he finishes. Would it be a mistake to go for a disciplinarian? Should it be an Englishman? The Big Bash is bringing in a Designated Batter next season - a batter who doesn't have to field - is this the dream job or something that isn't needed? Plus, some of The Hundred team name changes are revealed...get ready for a new look competition this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:53:00 -0000 Who could be next England Head Coach? full It's Not Just Cricket Who could be next England Head Coach? Azeem is back and the boys go through the main candidates to take over from Brendon McCullum when he finishes. Would it be a mistake to go for a disciplinarian? Should it be an Englishman? The Big Bash is bringing in a Designated Batter next season - a batter who doesn't have to field - is this the dream job or something that isn't needed? Plus, some of The Hundred team name changes are revealed...get ready for a new look competition this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Azeem is back and the boys go through the main candidates to take over from Brendon McCullum when he finishes. Would it be a mistake to go for a disciplinarian? Should it be an Englishman? The Big Bash is bringing in a Designated Batter next season - a batter who doesn't have to field - is this the dream job or something that isn't needed? Plus, some of The Hundred team name changes are revealed...get ready for a new look competition this year!

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]]> 2588 Tawhid Qureshi on the Bangladesh and India issue Cricket writer and correspondent Tawhid Qureshi gives us the lowdown on how relations between Bangladesh and India have deteriorated rapidly. What will happen if Bangladesh continue to refuse to play in India at the T20 World Cup?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:08:00 -0000 Tawhid Qureshi on the Bangladesh and India issue full It's Not Just Cricket Tawhid Qureshi on the Bangladesh and India issue Cricket writer and correspondent Tawhid Qureshi gives us the lowdown on how relations between Bangladesh and India have deteriorated rapidly. What will happen if Bangladesh continue to refuse to play in India at the T20 World Cup?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Cricket writer and correspondent Tawhid Qureshi gives us the lowdown on how relations between Bangladesh and India have deteriorated rapidly. What will happen if Bangladesh continue to refuse to play in India at the T20 World Cup?!

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]]> 1545 no Toby Tarrant - nepo babies, cricket and The Traitors Radio X DJ and cricket nut Toby Tarrant joins Matt in the studio to address an assortment of random issues - how can The Traitors TV show make cricket more watchable? Will Ben Stokes still be Test captain at the end of 2026? Will barring the players from having lunch help speed up the over rate?! Do nepo babies need a union? An eclectic mix.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:04:00 -0000 Toby Tarrant - nepo babies, cricket and The Traitors full It's Not Just Cricket Toby Tarrant - nepo babies, cricket and The Traitors Radio X DJ and cricket nut Toby Tarrant joins Matt in the studio to address an assortment of random issues - how can The Traitors TV show make cricket more watchable? Will Ben Stokes still be Test captain at the end of 2026? Will barring the players from having lunch help speed up the over rate?! Do nepo babies need a union? An eclectic mix.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Radio X DJ and cricket nut Toby Tarrant joins Matt in the studio to address an assortment of random issues - how can The Traitors TV show make cricket more watchable? Will Ben Stokes still be Test captain at the end of 2026? Will barring the players from having lunch help speed up the over rate?! Do nepo babies need a union? An eclectic mix....

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]]> 4035 The 2025 Awards episode! As 2025 comes to a close the boys reflect on England's first Test win in Australia for 15 years. The pitch wasn't great, but was the groundsman made to carry the can for some pretty bad batting? Then it's on to handing out the first ever 'It's Not Just Cricket Awards' for 2025...most importantly, who will win the Booby Prize?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:16:00 -0000 The 2025 Awards episode! full It's Not Just Cricket The 2025 Awards episode! As 2025 comes to a close the boys reflect on England's first Test win in Australia for 15 years. The pitch wasn't great, but was the groundsman made to carry the can for some pretty bad batting? Then it's on to handing out the first ever 'It's Not Just Cricket Awards' for 2025...most importantly, who will win the Booby Prize?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices As 2025 comes to a close the boys reflect on England's first Test win in Australia for 15 years. The pitch wasn't great, but was the groundsman made to carry the can for some pretty bad batting? Then it's on to handing out the first ever 'It's Not Just Cricket Awards' for 2025...most importantly, who will win the Booby Prize?!

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]]> 2561 Key, McCullum, Noosa and the future Azeem and Matt have different takes on the interviews given by Brendon McCullum and Rob Key in the aftermath of England's Ashes demolition. They then clash on England's Noosa trip - did England enjoy themselves too much or do these things only get highlighted when you are losing? Either way, is it now 2 Test matches for the England leadership group to show they can take the team forward and avoid the chop? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:20:00 -0000 Key, McCullum, Noosa and the future full It's Not Just Cricket Key, McCullum, Noosa and the future Azeem and Matt have different takes on the interviews given by Brendon McCullum and Rob Key in the aftermath of England's Ashes demolition. They then clash on England's Noosa trip - did England enjoy themselves too much or do these things only get highlighted when you are losing? Either way, is it now 2 Test matches for the England leadership group to show they can take the team forward and avoid the chop? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Azeem and Matt have different takes on the interviews given by Brendon McCullum and Rob Key in the aftermath of England's Ashes demolition. They then clash on England's Noosa trip - did England enjoy themselves too much or do these things only get highlighted when you are losing? Either way, is it now 2 Test matches for the England leadership group to show they can take the team forward and avoid the chop?

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]]> 2407 Ashes 3rd Test Day 3 reaction England show some spirit but are staring down another Ashes defeat, even after ditching BazBall in the 1st innings. Will Jacks does his best but he's only a part time bowler - will England never be a top Test team again until they find a top level spinner? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:46:00 -0000 Ashes 3rd Test Day 3 reaction full It's Not Just Cricket Ashes 3rd Test Day 3 reaction England show some spirit but are staring down another Ashes defeat, even after ditching BazBall in the 1st innings. Will Jacks does his best but he's only a part time bowler - will England never be a top Test team again until they find a top level spinner? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices England show some spirit but are staring down another Ashes defeat, even after ditching BazBall in the 1st innings. Will Jacks does his best but he's only a part time bowler - will England never be a top Test team again until they find a top level spinner?

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]]> 1335 Ashes 3rd Test Day 1 reaction A better day for England but did Australia miss the chance to bury their opposition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:23:00 -0000 Ashes 3rd Test Day 1 reaction full It's Not Just Cricket Ashes 3rd Test Day 1 reaction A better day for England but did Australia miss the chance to bury their opposition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices A better day for England but did Australia miss the chance to bury their opposition?

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]]> 925 What do England do now and Kohli's 2027 swan song TalkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman joins the boys to discuss how the media has turned on BazBall and what Ben Stokes' men can do to somehow turn the Ashes around. Over in India, Kohli is back with a bang - is it all now set up perfectly for the 2027 World Cup to be his international swan song? Plus, is Vaibhav Suryavanshi the biggest child prodigy in world cricket since Sachin and the team predict when he will break into the India team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:49:00 -0000 What do England do now and Kohli's 2027 swan song full It's Not Just Cricket What do England do now and Kohli's 2027 swan song TalkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman joins the boys to discuss how the media has turned on BazBall and what Ben Stokes' men can do to somehow turn the Ashes around. Over in India, Kohli is back with a bang - is it all now set up perfectly for the 2027 World Cup to be his international swan song? Plus, is Vaibhav Suryavanshi the biggest child prodigy in world cricket since Sachin and the team predict when he will break into the India team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices TalkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman joins the boys to discuss how the media has turned on BazBall and what Ben Stokes' men can do to somehow turn the Ashes around. Over in India, Kohli is back with a bang - is it all now set up perfectly for the 2027 World Cup to be his international swan song? Plus, is Vaibhav Suryavanshi the biggest child prodigy in world cricket since Sachin and the team predict when he will break into the India team.

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]]> 3598 no Ashes 2nd Test Day 3 reaction Lively debate after Australia have another dominant day in Brisbane. Have Australia shown that traditional Test cricket is the way to play the game? Is this the death of BazBall? The boys also argue over whether BazBall can really be seen as a cult! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:32:00 -0000 Ashes 2nd Test Day 3 reaction full It's Not Just Cricket Ashes 2nd Test Day 3 reaction Lively debate after Australia have another dominant day in Brisbane. Have Australia shown that traditional Test cricket is the way to play the game? Is this the death of BazBall? The boys also argue over whether BazBall can really be seen as a cult! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Lively debate after Australia have another dominant day in Brisbane. Have Australia shown that traditional Test cricket is the way to play the game? Is this the death of BazBall? The boys also argue over whether BazBall can really be seen as a cult!

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]]> 1276 Ashes 2nd Test Day 2 reaction England have a bad day in Brisbane and Azeem is coming in off his long run! Have England already blown their chance in this match? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:23:00 -0000 Ashes 2nd Test Day 2 reaction bonus It's Not Just Cricket Ashes 2nd Test Day 2 reaction England have a bad day in Brisbane and Azeem is coming in off his long run! Have England already blown their chance in this match? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices England have a bad day in Brisbane and Azeem is coming in off his long run! Have England already blown their chance in this match?

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]]> 1131 Listener Questions & RIP Robin Smith The boys answer questions sent in by you the listeners and look ahead to the crucial 2nd Ashes Test. And as English cricket mourns the loss of another fan favourite, we look back on why Robin Smith resonated so much with the supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:07:00 -0000 Listener Questions & RIP Robin Smith full It's Not Just Cricket Listener Questions & RIP Robin Smith The boys answer questions sent in by you the listeners and look ahead to the crucial 2nd Ashes Test. And as English cricket mourns the loss of another fan favourite, we look back on why Robin Smith resonated so much with the supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The boys answer questions sent in by you the listeners and look ahead to the crucial 2nd Ashes Test. And as English cricket mourns the loss of another fan favourite, we look back on why Robin Smith resonated so much with the supporters.

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]]> 1775 England's pink ball prep & T20 World Cup groups England's preparation for the day night Test in Brisbane is under the spotlight - were they right to turn down some match practice under the lights in Canberra? They should at least be happy with their T20 World Cup group - the boys discuss the draw and pick out the 'Group of Death'. Plus, are India in crisis and are South Africa the best Test team in the world right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:49:00 -0000 England's pink ball prep & T20 World Cup groups full It's Not Just Cricket England's pink ball prep & T20 World Cup groups England's preparation for the day night Test in Brisbane is under the spotlight - were they right to turn down some match practice under the lights in Canberra? They should at least be happy with their T20 World Cup group - the boys discuss the draw and pick out the 'Group of Death'. Plus, are India in crisis and are South Africa the best Test team in the world right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices England's preparation for the day night Test in Brisbane is under the spotlight - were they right to turn down some match practice under the lights in Canberra? They should at least be happy with their T20 World Cup group - the boys discuss the draw and pick out the 'Group of Death'. Plus, are India in crisis and are South Africa the best Test team in the world right now?

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]]> 1477 Ashes 1st Test Day 2 reaction Australia demolish England in 2 days! The boys analyse where they think it all went wrong for Ben Stokes' men. How do England pick themselves up from this?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:25:00 -0000 Ashes 1st Test Day 2 reaction bonus It's Not Just Cricket Ashes 1st Test Day 2 reaction Australia demolish England in 2 days! The boys analyse where they think it all went wrong for Ben Stokes' men. How do England pick themselves up from this?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Australia demolish England in 2 days! The boys analyse where they think it all went wrong for Ben Stokes' men. How do England pick themselves up from this?!

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]]> 1226 Ashes 1st Test Day 1 reaction 19 wickets in the day...is this the best start to an Ashes in Australia ever?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:03:00 -0000 Ashes 1st Test Day 1 reaction bonus It's Not Just Cricket Ashes 1st Test Day 1 reaction 19 wickets in the day...is this the best start to an Ashes in Australia ever?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 19 wickets in the day...is this the best start to an Ashes in Australia ever?!

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]]> 1071 no Must win for England in Perth & India lose the plot With Hazlewood and Cummins out and Brisbane to come, do England have to win the 1st Test? Meanwhile India have gone from being unbeatable at home to very fragile - how did this happen?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:58:00 -0000 Must win for England in Perth & India lose the plot full It's Not Just Cricket Must win for England in Perth & India lose the plot With Hazlewood and Cummins out and Brisbane to come, do England have to win the 1st Test? Meanwhile India have gone from being unbeatable at home to very fragile - how did this happen?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices With Hazlewood and Cummins out and Brisbane to come, do England have to win the 1st Test? Meanwhile India have gone from being unbeatable at home to very fragile - how did this happen?!

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]]> 1354 no Biggest IPL player trade & Atkinson left out? Australia will field one of the oldest Test match teams ever in Perth but is that actually a strength rather than a weakness? England might have to drop one of their main fast bowlers - could it even be Gus Atkinson? Meanwhile Jadeja and Curran going to Rajasthan and Samson moving to CSK is the biggest player trade in IPL history - does this potentially mean that we have seen the last of MS Dhoni and will we see more player trades going forward in the IPL?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:28:00 -0000 Biggest IPL player trade & Atkinson left out? full It's Not Just Cricket Biggest IPL player trade & Atkinson left out? Australia will field one of the oldest Test match teams ever in Perth but is that actually a strength rather than a weakness? England might have to drop one of their main fast bowlers - could it even be Gus Atkinson? Meanwhile Jadeja and Curran going to Rajasthan and Samson moving to CSK is the biggest player trade in IPL history - does this potentially mean that we have seen the last of MS Dhoni and will we see more player trades going forward in the IPL?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Australia will field one of the oldest Test match teams ever in Perth but is that actually a strength rather than a weakness? England might have to drop one of their main fast bowlers - could it even be Gus Atkinson? Meanwhile Jadeja and Curran going to Rajasthan and Samson moving to CSK is the biggest player trade in IPL history - does this potentially mean that we have seen the last of MS Dhoni and will we see more player trades going forward in the IPL?!

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]]> 1364 A seismic moment for India India win the Women's World Cup for the very first time - is this a huge moment for the women's game, not just in India but globally? Meanwhile are England's top order struggles in New Zealand a real worry for The Ashes and has Jacob Bethell blown his shot at the number three spot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:54:00 -0000 A seismic moment for India full It's Not Just Cricket A seismic moment for India India win the Women's World Cup for the very first time - is this a huge moment for the women's game, not just in India but globally? Meanwhile are England's top order struggles in New Zealand a real worry for The Ashes and has Jacob Bethell blown his shot at the number three spot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices India win the Women's World Cup for the very first time - is this a huge moment for the women's game, not just in India but globally? Meanwhile are England's top order struggles in New Zealand a real worry for The Ashes and has Jacob Bethell blown his shot at the number three spot?

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]]> 1734 Brook breaking records & the Masood mystery After a one week break the boys are back to talk Shreyas Iyer's bizarre injury, Harry Brook's genius and the Women's World Cup Semi Finals. There's a new epsisode of the Pakistan cricket soap opera too - is Shan Masood really going to be Test captain and Director of Cricket at the same time?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Brook breaking records & the Masood mystery full It's Not Just Cricket Brook breaking records & the Masood mystery After a one week break the boys are back to talk Shreyas Iyer's bizarre injury, Harry Brook's genius and the Women's World Cup Semi Finals. There's a new epsisode of the Pakistan cricket soap opera too - is Shan Masood really going to be Test captain and Director of Cricket at the same time?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After a one week break the boys are back to talk Shreyas Iyer's bizarre injury, Harry Brook's genius and the Women's World Cup Semi Finals. There's a new epsisode of the Pakistan cricket soap opera too - is Shan Masood really going to be Test captain and Director of Cricket at the same time?!

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]]> 1694 Ashes war of words begins! It's not that far away now and the likes of David Warner and Stuart Broad are cranking up the Ashes anticipation in the media - can we have more of this from others too please?! Meanwhile, India have work to do at the Women's World Cup and are we likely to see less English coaches in The Hundred now that the teams have been sold to private investors? Andrew Flintoff leaving the Superchargers might not bode well on that front. Oh and Matt the idiot left his mic at home for this one so apologies if the audio is a little quiet at the start!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:03:00 -0000 Ashes war of words begins! full It's Not Just Cricket Ashes war of words begins! It's not that far away now and the likes of David Warner and Stuart Broad are cranking up the Ashes anticipation in the media - can we have more of this from others too please?! Meanwhile, India have work to do at the Women's World Cup and are we likely to see less English coaches in The Hundred now that the teams have been sold to private investors? Andrew Flintoff leaving the Superchargers might not bode well on that front. Oh and Matt the idiot left his mic at home for this one so apologies if the audio is a little quiet at the start!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It's not that far away now and the likes of David Warner and Stuart Broad are cranking up the Ashes anticipation in the media - can we have more of this from others too please?! Meanwhile, India have work to do at the Women's World Cup and are we likely to see less English coaches in The Hundred now that the teams have been sold to private investors? Andrew Flintoff leaving the Superchargers might not bode well on that front. Oh and Matt the idiot left his mic at home for this one so apologies if the audio is a little quiet at the start!!


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]]> 2156 no Cummins out could be the difference? Lots of meaty stories to get in to this week! It's not sounding food for Pat Cummins being fit for the Ashes - could that open the door to England winning in Australia or do the home side have enough cover? Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain - does this spell the end for Rohit's international career? And England have quietly got on a roll at the Women's World Cup - could they surprise both Australia & India and go all the way?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:06:00 -0000 Cummins out could be the difference? full It's Not Just Cricket Cummins out could be the difference? Lots of meaty stories to get in to this week! It's not sounding food for Pat Cummins being fit for the Ashes - could that open the door to England winning in Australia or do the home side have enough cover? Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain - does this spell the end for Rohit's international career? And England have quietly got on a roll at the Women's World Cup - could they surprise both Australia & India and go all the way?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Lots of meaty stories to get in to this week! It's not sounding food for Pat Cummins being fit for the Ashes - could that open the door to England winning in Australia or do the home side have enough cover? Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain - does this spell the end for Rohit's international career? And England have quietly got on a roll at the Women's World Cup - could they surprise both Australia & India and go all the way?!

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]]> 1646 Ashes & Lions squad debate, ILT20 & Pakistan problems Pakistani podcaster and journalist Behram Qazi is back to offer his typically forthright and eloquent take on world cricket. The boys cover a lot in this episode from the England Ashes squad announcement to the current apathy in Pakistan towards cricket to the ILT20 player auction. Why have England picked Will Jacks over Rehan Ahmed? Who will be the first choice batter and bowler from the Lions if someone goes down injured? Is the ILT20 a great example of how a franchise tournament can really improve the standard of local players? All of this discussed and a lot more...... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:51:00 -0000 Ashes & Lions squad debate, ILT20 & Pakistan problems full It's Not Just Cricket Ashes & Lions squad debate, ILT20 & Pakistan problems Pakistani podcaster and journalist Behram Qazi is back to offer his typically forthright and eloquent take on world cricket. The boys cover a lot in this episode from the England Ashes squad announcement to the current apathy in Pakistan towards cricket to the ILT20 player auction. Why have England picked Will Jacks over Rehan Ahmed? Who will be the first choice batter and bowler from the Lions if someone goes down injured? Is the ILT20 a great example of how a franchise tournament can really improve the standard of local players? All of this discussed and a lot more...... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Pakistani podcaster and journalist Behram Qazi is back to offer his typically forthright and eloquent take on world cricket. The boys cover a lot in this episode from the England Ashes squad announcement to the current apathy in Pakistan towards cricket to the ILT20 player auction. Why have England picked Will Jacks over Rehan Ahmed? Who will be the first choice batter and bowler from the Lions if someone goes down injured? Is the ILT20 a great example of how a franchise tournament can really improve the standard of local players? All of this discussed and a lot more......

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]]> 2910 no County Championship excitement & De Kock is back We've got to talk about the County Championship. What a title race and what a game between Surrey and Notts! If Peter Moores guides them to the title he will have won the Championship at three different counties - is it time he got an International job again? Over in Division Two it's going to be Leicestershire and Glamorgan coming up, did anyone see that coming?! Meanwhile in South Africa Quinton De Kock comes out of International retirement - great to have him back but is he having his cake and eating it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:16:00 -0000 County Championship excitement & De Kock is back full It's Not Just Cricket County Championship excitement & De Kock is back We've got to talk about the County Championship. What a title race and what a game between Surrey and Notts! If Peter Moores guides them to the title he will have won the Championship at three different counties - is it time he got an International job again? Over in Division Two it's going to be Leicestershire and Glamorgan coming up, did anyone see that coming?! Meanwhile in South Africa Quinton De Kock comes out of International retirement - great to have him back but is he having his cake and eating it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We've got to talk about the County Championship. What a title race and what a game between Surrey and Notts! If Peter Moores guides them to the title he will have won the Championship at three different counties - is it time he got an International job again? Over in Division Two it's going to be Leicestershire and Glamorgan coming up, did anyone see that coming?! Meanwhile in South Africa Quinton De Kock comes out of International retirement - great to have him back but is he having his cake and eating it?

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]]> 1834 Asia Cup catch up Matt's back in London to reflect on his experience working with some of the best commentators in the world at the Asia Cup. The tournament is yet to catch fire on the pitch while off it things are really kicking off. The boys chat handshakegate, whether the second India v Pakistan game will happen and why Afghanistan have been knocked out early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:03:00 -0000 Asia Cup catch up full It's Not Just Cricket Asia Cup catch up Matt's back in London to reflect on his experience working with some of the best commentators in the world at the Asia Cup. The tournament is yet to catch fire on the pitch while off it things are really kicking off. The boys chat handshakegate, whether the second India v Pakistan game will happen and why Afghanistan have been knocked out early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Matt's back in London to reflect on his experience working with some of the best commentators in the world at the Asia Cup. The tournament is yet to catch fire on the pitch while off it things are really kicking off. The boys chat handshakegate, whether the second India v Pakistan game will happen and why Afghanistan have been knocked out early.

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]]> 2018 no Welcome back Azeem Matt's in Dubai commentating on the Asia Cup which means the boys can record their first episode face to face in a while. Azeem explains why he took some time off and speaks openly again about his suicidal thoughts. Heavy stuff. There is some cricket too - the Asia Cup is up and running and big question is can anyone stop India? Is Franchise T20 a big part of Afganistan's rise? And has a negative mindest been holding Pakistan back in T20 cricket for years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:28:00 -0000 Welcome back Azeem full It's Not Just Cricket Welcome back Azeem Matt's in Dubai commentating on the Asia Cup which means the boys can record their first episode face to face in a while. Azeem explains why he took some time off and speaks openly again about his suicidal thoughts. Heavy stuff. There is some cricket too - the Asia Cup is up and running and big question is can anyone stop India? Is Franchise T20 a big part of Afganistan's rise? And has a negative mindest been holding Pakistan back in T20 cricket for years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Matt's in Dubai commentating on the Asia Cup which means the boys can record their first episode face to face in a while. Azeem explains why he took some time off and speaks openly again about his suicidal thoughts. Heavy stuff. There is some cricket too - the Asia Cup is up and running and big question is can anyone stop India? Is Franchise T20 a big part of Afganistan's rise? And has a negative mindest been holding Pakistan back in T20 cricket for years?

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]]> 2195 Asia Cup preview & what's going on with cricket in America? Sri Lankan cricket podcaster Mark Machado is this week's guest, live from his new home city of New York! Mark explains why cricket in the US has not really built on the success of last year's T20 World Cup and why he's watching more live cricket on TV there than he was in the UK. Then it's onto Sri Lankan cricket - has Angelo Mathews now played his last game of International cricket and are the T20 team dark horses to win the Asia Cup? Can anyone stop India though?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:54:00 -0000 Asia Cup preview & what's going on with cricket in America? full It's Not Just Cricket Asia Cup preview & what's going on with cricket in America? Sri Lankan cricket podcaster Mark Machado is this week's guest, live from his new home city of New York! Mark explains why cricket in the US has not really built on the success of last year's T20 World Cup and why he's watching more live cricket on TV there than he was in the UK. Then it's onto Sri Lankan cricket - has Angelo Mathews now played his last game of International cricket and are the T20 team dark horses to win the Asia Cup? Can anyone stop India though?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sri Lankan cricket podcaster Mark Machado is this week's guest, live from his new home city of New York! Mark explains why cricket in the US has not really built on the success of last year's T20 World Cup and why he's watching more live cricket on TV there than he was in the UK. Then it's onto Sri Lankan cricket - has Angelo Mathews now played his last game of International cricket and are the T20 team dark horses to win the Asia Cup? Can anyone stop India though?!

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]]> 2632 no How The Hundred will change & ode to Pujara The ever energetic Aatif Nawaz is back to join Matt in a discussion on how The Hundred will change after private ownership. How many teams will change names? Will we see an IPL style auction from now on? When will it become a T20 competition? But don't worry, we've got all you traditionalists out there covered as well - after Cheteshwar Pujara announces his retirement the boys reflect on an old school career and how he's amongst the last of a dying breed of cricketers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 30 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full It's Not Just Cricket The ever energetic Aatif Nawaz is back to join Matt in a discussion on how The Hundred will change after private ownership. How many teams will change names? Will we see an IPL style auction from now on? When will it become a T20 competition? But don't worry, we've got all you traditionalists out there covered as well - after Cheteshwar Pujara announces his retirement the boys reflect on an old school career and how he's amongst the last of a dying breed of cricketers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The ever energetic Aatif Nawaz is back to join Matt in a discussion on how The Hundred will change after private ownership. How many teams will change names? Will we see an IPL style auction from now on? When will it become a T20 competition? But don't worry, we've got all you traditionalists out there covered as well - after Cheteshwar Pujara announces his retirement the boys reflect on an old school career and how he's amongst the last of a dying breed of cricketers.

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]]> 3056 Livingstone's future and if only Jaiswal was English Liam Livingstone says he 'doesn't know where he stands with England' so what next for him? Jacob Bethell is set to become England's youngest ever Captain and India are so good at T20 they can afford to leave out Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer. If only one of the them had an English Grandmother! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:31:00 -0000 Livingstone's future and if only Jaiswal was English full It's Not Just Cricket Livingstone's future and if only Jaiswal was English Liam Livingstone says he 'doesn't know where he stands with England' so what next for him? Jacob Bethell is set to become England's youngest ever Captain and India are so good at T20 they can afford to leave out Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer. If only one of the them had an English Grandmother! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Liam Livingstone says he 'doesn't know where he stands with England' so what next for him? Jacob Bethell is set to become England's youngest ever Captain and India are so good at T20 they can afford to leave out Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer. If only one of the them had an English Grandmother!

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]]> 1797 no The Hundred debate & should Rehan should start the Ashes? No more Tests in the UK this summer so time to get our teeth stuck into The Hundred. Why aren't there that many close games in the men's competition? Should they occasionally try playing the men's games first and the women's second? After that it's onto some early Ashes chat - Azeem thinks that Rehan Ahmed should now be England's first choice spinner, find out why he thinks the changing conditions in Australia could actually help his case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0000 The Hundred debate & should Rehan should start the Ashes? full It's Not Just Cricket The Hundred debate & should Rehan should start the Ashes? No more Tests in the UK this summer so time to get our teeth stuck into The Hundred. Why aren't there that many close games in the men's competition? Should they occasionally try playing the men's games first and the women's second? After that it's onto some early Ashes chat - Azeem thinks that Rehan Ahmed should now be England's first choice spinner, find out why he thinks the changing conditions in Australia could actually help his case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices No more Tests in the UK this summer so time to get our teeth stuck into The Hundred. Why aren't there that many close games in the men's competition? Should they occasionally try playing the men's games first and the women's second? After that it's onto some early Ashes chat - Azeem thinks that Rehan Ahmed should now be England's first choice spinner, find out why he thinks the changing conditions in Australia could actually help his case

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]]> 1809 no England v India 2025 - a series we'll always remember After one of the most thrilling Test series in recent times, the boys look at how England v India 2025 compares with the most exciting contests in Test cricket. Was it as good as the 2005 or 2023 Ashes? Could the manner of the 5th Test defeat leave a bit of psychological scarring on England heading into the Ashes? And Test cricket is as exciting as it's ever been so maybe it's not the product that's the problem...is it society?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0000 England v India 2025 - a series we'll always remember full It's Not Just Cricket England v India 2025 - a series we'll always remember After one of the most thrilling Test series in recent times, the boys look at how England v India 2025 compares with the most exciting contests in Test cricket. Was it as good as the 2005 or 2023 Ashes? Could the manner of the 5th Test defeat leave a bit of psychological scarring on England heading into the Ashes? And Test cricket is as exciting as it's ever been so maybe it's not the product that's the problem...is it society?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After one of the most thrilling Test series in recent times, the boys look at how England v India 2025 compares with the most exciting contests in Test cricket. Was it as good as the 2005 or 2023 Ashes? Could the manner of the 5th Test defeat leave a bit of psychological scarring on England heading into the Ashes? And Test cricket is as exciting as it's ever been so maybe it's not the product that's the problem...is it society?!

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]]> 2454 England v India as big as the Ashes? An incredible fightback by India means we are heading into the deciding 5th Test at the Oval with lots of topics to debate - who was in the wrong when India decided to bat on at the end of the 4th Test? Have the pitches been good or bad for the series? Will England have to rest Jofra Archer and field a completely new bowling attack? Will Bumrah play more than 3 Tests in the series? And is England v India now as big a contest as the Ashes?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:03:00 -0000 England v India is as big as the Ashes full It's Not Just Cricket England v India is as big as the Ashes An incredible fightback by India means we are heading into the deciding 5th Test at the Oval with lots of topics to debate - who was in the wrong when India decided to bat on at the end of the 4th Test? Have the pitches been good or bad for the series? Will England have to rest Jofra Archer and field a completely new bowling attack? Will Bumrah play more than 3 Tests in the series? And is England v India now as big a contest as the Ashes?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices An incredible fightback by India means we are heading into the deciding 5th Test at the Oval with lots of topics to debate - who was in the wrong when India decided to bat on at the end of the 4th Test? Have the pitches been good or bad for the series? Will England have to rest Jofra Archer and field a completely new bowling attack? Will Bumrah play more than 3 Tests in the series? And is England v India now as big a contest as the Ashes?!

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]]> 1881 no The Jess Carter abuse - a familiar tale Matt & Azeem look ahead to the 4th Test, discuss country v county and then turn their attention to England footballer Jess Carter getting racially abused on social media. Is the reaction to racism now all about gesture politics rather than actually changing things? And what about taking the knee - does it still have an important role in highlighting racism or has it lost it's meaning? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:28:00 -0000 The Jess Carter abuse - a familiar tale full It's Not Just Cricket The Jess Carter abuse - a familiar tale Matt & Azeem look ahead to the 4th Test, discuss country v county and then turn their attention to England footballer Jess Carter getting racially abused on social media. Is the reaction to racism now all about gesture politics rather than actually changing things? And what about taking the knee - does it still have an important role in highlighting racism or has it lost it's meaning? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Matt & Azeem look ahead to the 4th Test, discuss country v county and then turn their attention to England footballer Jess Carter getting racially abused on social media. Is the reaction to racism now all about gesture politics rather than actually changing things? And what about taking the knee - does it still have an important role in highlighting racism or has it lost it's meaning?

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]]> 1556 Bring on the aggro and fine the Umpires! Absolutely loads for us to get our teeth into this week! Ben Stokes delivers a herculean performance, Jofra's back and England are somehow 2-1 up. Matt and Azeem agree that aggression and niggle is good for the game but clash over the best way to speed up play - Azeem even suggests fining the umpires! Meanwhile, Jimmy Anderson and Rocky Flintoff are picked for The Hundred - are both deserving of it? As you can imagine, Matt sees it one way, Azeem sees it the other.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:30:00 -0000 Bring on the aggro and fine the Umpires! full It's Not Just Cricket Bring on the aggro and fine the Umpires! Absolutely loads for us to get our teeth into this week! Ben Stokes delivers a herculean performance, Jofra's back and England are somehow 2-1 up. Matt and Azeem agree that aggression and niggle is good for the game but clash over the best way to speed up play - Azeem even suggests fining the umpires! Meanwhile, Jimmy Anderson and Rocky Flintoff are picked for The Hundred - are both deserving of it? As you can imagine, Matt sees it one way, Azeem sees it the other.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Absolutely loads for us to get our teeth into this week! Ben Stokes delivers a herculean performance, Jofra's back and England are somehow 2-1 up. Matt and Azeem agree that aggression and niggle is good for the game but clash over the best way to speed up play - Azeem even suggests fining the umpires! Meanwhile, Jimmy Anderson and Rocky Flintoff are picked for The Hundred - are both deserving of it? As you can imagine, Matt sees it one way, Azeem sees it the other....

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]]> 2657 no A massive Test and Wiaan Mulder what have you done?! Azeem and Matt disagree on who they think England should have picked for the Lord's Test, while Azeem also has some strong opinions on England needing Ben Stokes the player more than Ben Stokes the Captain. Over in Bulawayo, Wiaan Mulder denies himself the chance to break Brian Lara's record score - was this an incredible act of respect and sportsmanship or one of the dumbest acts on a cricket field in a long time?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:01:00 -0000 A massive Test and Wiaan Mulder what have you done?! full It's Not Just Cricket A massive Test and Wiaan Mulder what have you done?! Azeem and Matt disagree on who they think England should have picked for the Lord's Test, while Azeem also has some strong opinions on England needing Ben Stokes the player more than Ben Stokes the Captain. Over in Bulawayo, Wiaan Mulder denies himself the chance to break Brian Lara's record score - was this an incredible act of respect and sportsmanship or one of the dumbest acts on a cricket field in a long time?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Azeem and Matt disagree on who they think England should have picked for the Lord's Test, while Azeem also has some strong opinions on England needing Ben Stokes the player more than Ben Stokes the Captain. Over in Bulawayo, Wiaan Mulder denies himself the chance to break Brian Lara's record score - was this an incredible act of respect and sportsmanship or one of the dumbest acts on a cricket field in a long time?!

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]]> 1748 no Eng v Ind 2nd Test, Day 2 reaction After 2 days at Edgbaston, India are dominating. Matt & Azeem look back on a tough day at the office for Ben Stokes' men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:08:00 -0000 Eng v Ind 2nd Test, Day 2 reaction full It's Not Just Cricket Eng v Ind 2nd Test, Day 2 reaction After 2 days at Edgbaston, India are dominating. Matt & Azeem look back on a tough day at the office for Ben Stokes' men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After 2 days at Edgbaston, India are dominating. Matt & Azeem look back on a tough day at the office for Ben Stokes' men.

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]]> 1392 no BazBall's greatest win? Matt and Azeem react to England's incredible win in the 1st Test against India. Was it the greatest ever in the BazBall era?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:14:00 -0000 BazBall's greatest win? full It's Not Just Cricket BazBall's greatest win? Matt and Azeem react to England's incredible win in the 1st Test against India. Was it the greatest ever in the BazBall era?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Matt and Azeem react to England's incredible win in the 1st Test against India. Was it the greatest ever in the BazBall era?!

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]]> 1633 no Rabada is underrated, Australia look vulnerable Azeem is back for the first time after his father sadly passed away and shares some heartfelt memories on his 'best friend' who used to leave him voice notes every day. But he also wants to get back to some cricket chat and the guys discuss why Kagiso Rabada is underrated, how Australia are vulnerable heading into the Ashes and whether Jimmy Anderson could have been a T20 great. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:29:00 -0000 Rabada is underrated, Australia look vulnerable full It's Not Just Cricket Rabada is underrated, Australia look vulnerable Azeem is back for the first time after his father sadly passed away and shares some heartfelt memories on his 'best friend' who used to leave him voice notes every day. But he also wants to get back to some cricket chat and the guys discuss why Kagiso Rabada is underrated, how Australia are vulnerable heading into the Ashes and whether Jimmy Anderson could have been a T20 great. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Azeem is back for the first time after his father sadly passed away and shares some heartfelt memories on his 'best friend' who used to leave him voice notes every day. But he also wants to get back to some cricket chat and the guys discuss why Kagiso Rabada is underrated, how Australia are vulnerable heading into the Ashes and whether Jimmy Anderson could have been a T20 great.

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]]> 2341 England back in the white ball business Aatif Nawaz joins Matt to reflect on a great start for Harry Brook as England captain. Will Ben Stokes return for the T20 World Cup and is he actually still an essential component of the T20 team? The World Test Championship Final is about to begin, it's not a perfect system but let's just enjoy the occasion! And the boys discuss which grounds in England have the best atmosphere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:30:00 -0000 England back in the white ball business full It's Not Just Cricket England back in the white ball business Aatif Nawaz joins Matt to reflect on a great start for Harry Brook as England captain. Will Ben Stokes return for the T20 World Cup and is he actually still an essential component of the T20 team? The World Test Championship Final is about to begin, it's not a perfect system but let's just enjoy the occasion! And the boys discuss which grounds in England have the best atmosphere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Aatif Nawaz joins Matt to reflect on a great start for Harry Brook as England captain. Will Ben Stokes return for the T20 World Cup and is he actually still an essential component of the T20 team? The World Test Championship Final is about to begin, it's not a perfect system but let's just enjoy the occasion! And the boys discuss which grounds in England have the best atmosphere.

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]]> 1708 no How marketing drives cricket Sports marketing guru Amar Singh joins Matt to discuss how marketing played a huge role in the IPL becoming a giant of global sport. Can The Hundred get to a similar level within the UK and how should it be marketed? And who are the most marketable cricketers in the world right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:56:00 -0000 How marketing drives cricket full It's Not Just Cricket How marketing drives cricket Sports marketing guru Amar Singh joins Matt to discuss how marketing played a huge role in the IPL becoming a giant of global sport. Can The Hundred get to a similar level within the UK and how should it be marketed? And who are the most marketable cricketers in the world right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sports marketing guru Amar Singh joins Matt to discuss how marketing played a huge role in the IPL becoming a giant of global sport. Can The Hundred get to a similar level within the UK and how should it be marketed? And who are the most marketable cricketers in the world right now?

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]]> 2266 no More questions for England England's hammering of Zimbabwe was impressive but it may have thrown up more questions than answers. Are Crawley and Pope now undroppable for the India series? Did we see Sam Cook's limitations on flat pitches? Why is Shoaib Bashir a better bowler in Test cricket than county cricket? The boys also look at India's new look Test squad and who could make the eleven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 28 May 2025 05:30:00 -0000 More questions for England full It's Not Just Cricket More questions for England England's hammering of Zimbabwe was impressive but it may have thrown up more questions than answers. Are Crawley and Pope now undroppable for the India series? Did we see Sam Cook's limitations on flat pitches? Why is Shoaib Bashir a better bowler in Test cricket than county cricket? The boys also look at India's new look Test squad and who could make the eleven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices England's hammering of Zimbabwe was impressive but it may have thrown up more questions than answers. Are Crawley and Pope now undroppable for the India series? Did we see Sam Cook's limitations on flat pitches? Why is Shoaib Bashir a better bowler in Test cricket than county cricket? The boys also look at India's new look Test squad and who could make the eleven.

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]]> 2226 no The rise of Indian cricket Lawrence Booth is back for a lively debate on the power that Indian cricket now holds and how it is using it. As ever, Matt, Azeem and Lawrence have slightly differing views on this so stand by for some strong views! After that the three of them look ahead to the England v India Test series - are England now favourites with Kohli and Rohit suddenly retired? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 21 May 2025 05:30:00 -0000 The rise of Indian cricket full It's Not Just Cricket The rise of Indian cricket Lawrence Booth is back for a lively debate on the power that Indian cricket now holds and how it is using it. As ever, Matt, Azeem and Lawrence have slightly differing views on this so stand by for some strong views! After that the three of them look ahead to the England v India Test series - are England now favourites with Kohli and Rohit suddenly retired? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Lawrence Booth is back for a lively debate on the power that Indian cricket now holds and how it is using it. As ever, Matt, Azeem and Lawrence have slightly differing views on this so stand by for some strong views! After that the three of them look ahead to the England v India Test series - are England now favourites with Kohli and Rohit suddenly retired?

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]]> 2564 no An ode to Virat Kohli Wisden Editor and Daily Mail Cricket Correspondent Lawrence Booth joins the boys to discuss the massive news of the week - Virat Kohli retiring from Test cricket. So is he, as Greg Chappell says, Indian cricket's most influential cricketer? And is he the greatest all format batter of all time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 15 May 2025 05:30:00 -0000 An ode to Virat Kohli full It's Not Just Cricket An ode to Virat Kohli Wisden Editor and Daily Mail Cricket Correspondent Lawrence Booth joins the boys to discuss the massive news of the week - Virat Kohli retiring from Test cricket. So is he, as Greg Chappell says, Indian cricket's most influential cricketer? And is he the greatest all format batter of all time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wisden Editor and Daily Mail Cricket Correspondent Lawrence Booth joins the boys to discuss the massive news of the week - Virat Kohli retiring from Test cricket. So is he, as Greg Chappell says, Indian cricket's most influential cricketer? And is he the greatest all format batter of all time?

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]]> 2101 no Azeem wishes Gary Ballance well As news breaks that Gary Ballance will be part of the Zimbabwe coaching team for the tour of England, Azeem reaveals that he holds no grudge against him and hopes he does well. Unlike some others, Gary accepted his role in the racism that took place at Yorkshire and apologized for it. Plus - should James Rew be talked about more and is Vikram Solanki a future England Director of Cricket? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 07 May 2025 09:54:00 -0000 Azeem wishes Gary Ballance well full It's Not Just Cricket Azeem wishes Gary Ballance well As news breaks that Gary Ballance will be part of the Zimbabwe coaching team for the tour of England, Azeem reaveals that he holds no grudge against him and hopes he does well. Unlike some others, Gary accepted his role in the racism that took place at Yorkshire and apologized for it. Plus - should James Rew be talked about more and is Vikram Solanki a future England Director of Cricket? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices As news breaks that Gary Ballance will be part of the Zimbabwe coaching team for the tour of England, Azeem reaveals that he holds no grudge against him and hopes he does well. Unlike some others, Gary accepted his role in the racism that took place at Yorkshire and apologized for it. Plus - should James Rew be talked about more and is Vikram Solanki a future England Director of Cricket?

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]]> 1707 no Vaibhav Suryavanshi and the cricket prodigies Vaibhav Suryavanshi - remember the name!! He becomes the latest in a long line of incredibly young cricket prodigies and the boys look back on some of the others in history from Sachin Tendulkar to Hasan Raza. Also, Azeem explains why he thinks Jacob Bethell should stay at the IPL and not return to England to play the Test against Zimbabwe. He's got strong views on the IPL being expanded to 94 matches and the current standard of county cricket. Plus, is Farhan Ahmed in line to replace Shoaib Bashir?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:21:00 -0000 Vaibhav Suryavanshi and the cricket prodigies full It's Not Just Cricket Vaibhav Suryavanshi and the cricket prodigies Vaibhav Suryavanshi - remember the name!! He becomes the latest in a long line of incredibly young cricket prodigies and the boys look back on some of the others in history from Sachin Tendulkar to Hasan Raza. Also, Azeem explains why he thinks Jacob Bethell should stay at the IPL and not return to England to play the Test against Zimbabwe. He's got strong views on the IPL being expanded to 94 matches and the current standard of county cricket. Plus, is Farhan Ahmed in line to replace Shoaib Bashir?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Vaibhav Suryavanshi - remember the name!! He becomes the latest in a long line of incredibly young cricket prodigies and the boys look back on some of the others in history from Sachin Tendulkar to Hasan Raza. Also, Azeem explains why he thinks Jacob Bethell should stay at the IPL and not return to England to play the Test against Zimbabwe. He's got strong views on the IPL being expanded to 94 matches and the current standard of county cricket. Plus, is Farhan Ahmed in line to replace Shoaib Bashir?!

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]]> 2922 IPL & PSL catch up, Cook and Baker for England? It's been an interesting couple of weeks in the IPL - teams who didn't make the Play Offs last year are leading the way and a 14 year old has made his debut and hit his first ball for six! The PSL meanwhile hasn't seen packed crowds at every game and Azeem has a theory as to why. Back in Blighty, Sam Cook and Sonny Baker are pulled out of their County Championship matches - does this mean that one or even BOTH will be making their Test debuts in a month's time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:20:00 -0000 IPL & PSL catch up, Cook and Baker for England? full It's Not Just Cricket IPL & PSL catch up, Cook and Baker for England? It's been an interesting couple of weeks in the IPL - teams who didn't make the Play Offs last year are leading the way and a 14 year old has made his debut and hit his first ball for six! The PSL meanwhile hasn't seen packed crowds at every game and Azeem has a theory as to why. Back in Blighty, Sam Cook and Sonny Baker are pulled out of their County Championship matches - does this mean that one or even BOTH will be making their Test debuts in a month's time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It's been an interesting couple of weeks in the IPL - teams who didn't make the Play Offs last year are leading the way and a 14 year old has made his debut and hit his first ball for six! The PSL meanwhile hasn't seen packed crowds at every game and Azeem has a theory as to why. Back in Blighty, Sam Cook and Sonny Baker are pulled out of their County Championship matches - does this mean that one or even BOTH will be making their Test debuts in a month's time?

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]]> 1597 What is Glenn Maxwell really like?! Great to have Adam Collins back on the show! Fresh off writing Glenn Maxwell's autobiography 'The Showman', he gives us a fascinating insight into the mind of one the modern game's most iconic players. After that he and Matt discuss Adam's unlikely journey from politics to cricket broadcasting and how cricket journalism has changed beyond recognition over the last few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:36:00 -0000 What is Glenn Maxwell really like?! full It's Not Just Cricket What is Glenn Maxwell really like?! Great to have Adam Collins back on the show! Fresh off writing Glenn Maxwell's autobiography 'The Showman', he gives us a fascinating insight into the mind of one the modern game's most iconic players. After that he and Matt discuss Adam's unlikely journey from politics to cricket broadcasting and how cricket journalism has changed beyond recognition over the last few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Great to have Adam Collins back on the show! Fresh off writing Glenn Maxwell's autobiography 'The Showman', he gives us a fascinating insight into the mind of one the modern game's most iconic players. After that he and Matt discuss Adam's unlikely journey from politics to cricket broadcasting and how cricket journalism has changed beyond recognition over the last few years.

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]]> 1800 yes England's Crawley and Bashir issues The County Championship season has started and with England's first Test of the summer just a few weeks away we check in on two players who's season hasn't started exactly as they would've liked. Zak Crawley is badly out of nick, so what do England do if he can't rediscover his mojo soon? At least he's an automatic choice for his county though, which is more than can be said for Shoaib Bashir. Matt and Azeem debate whether he should still be considered England's premier spinner and if his development would be helped by playing a lot more county cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:30:00 -0000 England's Crawley and Bashir issues full It's Not Just Cricket England's Crawley and Bashir issues The County Championship season has started and with England's first Test of the summer just a few weeks away we check in on two players who's season hasn't started exactly as they would've liked. Zak Crawley is badly out of nick, so what do England do if he can't rediscover his mojo soon? At least he's an automatic choice for his county though, which is more than can be said for Shoaib Bashir. Matt and Azeem debate whether he should still be considered England's premier spinner and if his development would be helped by playing a lot more county cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The County Championship season has started and with England's first Test of the summer just a few weeks away we check in on two players who's season hasn't started exactly as they would've liked. Zak Crawley is badly out of nick, so what do England do if he can't rediscover his mojo soon? At least he's an automatic choice for his county though, which is more than can be said for Shoaib Bashir. Matt and Azeem debate whether he should still be considered England's premier spinner and if his development would be helped by playing a lot more county cricket.

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]]> 1976 Adam Collins on the future of cricket Commentator, Writer and Podcaster Adam Collins joins Matt for a deep look into where cricket is heading and what the future may look like. When the inevitable Saudi Arabian money enters the game will Indian cricket welcome them with open arms or go head to head in competition? Will cricket become like football where all the power, money and interest is held by the domestic teams and International matches become less relevant? And will Test cricket only be played by three or four countries in the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:30:00 -0000 Adam Collins on the future of cricket full It's Not Just Cricket Adam Collins on the future of cricket Commentator, Writer and Podcaster Adam Collins joins Matt for a deep look into where cricket is heading and what the future may look like. When the inevitable Saudi Arabian money enters the game will Indian cricket welcome them with open arms or go head to head in competition? Will cricket become like football where all the power, money and interest is held by the domestic teams and International matches become less relevant? And will Test cricket only be played by three or four countries in the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Commentator, Writer and Podcaster Adam Collins joins Matt for a deep look into where cricket is heading and what the future may look like. When the inevitable Saudi Arabian money enters the game will Indian cricket welcome them with open arms or go head to head in competition? Will cricket become like football where all the power, money and interest is held by the domestic teams and International matches become less relevant? And will Test cricket only be played by three or four countries in the future?

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]]> 1820 IPL catch up and Moeen speaks out The IPL is back and even though there haven't been many close games, it's still the best T20 show in town. MS Dhoni gets criticised for batting too low down the order but Matt thinks we should just enjoy him while he's still out on the field. An article has been written questioning whether English players still value the IPL but is that really the case? Plus, Moeen Ali calls out cricket for not taking racism seriously - have his comments not been taken seriously enough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:23:00 -0000 IPL catch up and Moeen speaks out full It's Not Just Cricket IPL catch up and Moeen speaks out The IPL is back and even though there haven't been many close games, it's still the best T20 show in town. MS Dhoni gets criticised for batting too low down the order but Matt thinks we should just enjoy him while he's still out on the field. An article has been written questioning whether English players still value the IPL but is that really the case? Plus, Moeen Ali calls out cricket for not taking racism seriously - have his comments not been taken seriously enough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The IPL is back and even though there haven't been many close games, it's still the best T20 show in town. MS Dhoni gets criticised for batting too low down the order but Matt thinks we should just enjoy him while he's still out on the field. An article has been written questioning whether English players still value the IPL but is that really the case? Plus, Moeen Ali calls out cricket for not taking racism seriously - have his comments not been taken seriously enough?

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]]> 1681 no The Mental Health Episode It's good to talk. Most people have had issues with maintaining their mental health and Matt and Azeem are no different. In this epsiode they both open up on some of the issues they have had over the years - how they've both felt they've lacked purpose in life at times, the pressure that men feel in seeing themselves as 'providers' and how therapy has helped both of them get through the darker times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:30:00 -0000 The Mental Health Episode full It's Not Just Cricket The Mental Health Episode It's good to talk. Most people have had issues with maintaining their mental health and Matt and Azeem are no different. In this epsiode they both open up on some of the issues they have had over the years - how they've both felt they've lacked purpose in life at times, the pressure that men feel in seeing themselves as 'providers' and how therapy has helped both of them get through the darker times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It's good to talk. Most people have had issues with maintaining their mental health and Matt and Azeem are no different. In this epsiode they both open up on some of the issues they have had over the years - how they've both felt they've lacked purpose in life at times, the pressure that men feel in seeing themselves as 'providers' and how therapy has helped both of them get through the darker times.

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]]> 2178 The Cricket Scotland racism affair that won't go away Remember the Cricket Scotland racism storm? Unlike what happened with Azeem and Yorkshire, it all seems to have gone very quiet north of the border. Cricket Scotland commissioned reports into what happened but were determined to keep their findings a secret. However in the last few days one of these reports has been leaked and it found that former player Majid Haq WAS racially discriminated against. So why was all this brushed under the carpet and why has no one been held accountable? Aamer Anwar is the renowned lawyer who represented Majid and Qasim Sheikh when they made their powerful accusations of racism and he lifts the lid on a case that seems to have disappeared from view. He tells us about how the situation has deeply affected his two clients, how Cricket Scotland just wanted to whole situation to go away and why the organisation should be shut down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:26:00 -0000 The Cricket Scotland racism affair that won't go away full It's Not Just Cricket The Cricket Scotland racism affair that won't go away Remember the Cricket Scotland racism storm? Unlike what happened with Azeem and Yorkshire, it all seems to have gone very quiet north of the border. Cricket Scotland commissioned reports into what happened but were determined to keep their findings a secret. However in the last few days one of these reports has been leaked and it found that former player Majid Haq WAS racially discriminated against. So why was all this brushed under the carpet and why has no one been held accountable? Aamer Anwar is the renowned lawyer who represented Majid and Qasim Sheikh when they made their powerful accusations of racism and he lifts the lid on a case that seems to have disappeared from view. He tells us about how the situation has deeply affected his two clients, how Cricket Scotland just wanted to whole situation to go away and why the organisation should be shut down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Remember the Cricket Scotland racism storm? Unlike what happened with Azeem and Yorkshire, it all seems to have gone very quiet north of the border. Cricket Scotland commissioned reports into what happened but were determined to keep their findings a secret. However in the last few days one of these reports has been leaked and it found that former player Majid Haq WAS racially discriminated against. So why was all this brushed under the carpet and why has no one been held accountable? Aamer Anwar is the renowned lawyer who represented Majid and Qasim Sheikh when they made their powerful accusations of racism and he lifts the lid on a case that seems to have disappeared from view. He tells us about how the situation has deeply affected his two clients, how Cricket Scotland just wanted to whole situation to go away and why the organisation should be shut down.

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]]> 2988 Dubai helped, but India too good anyway A forgettable Champions Trophy comes to an end but that shouldn't detract from another flawless tournament performance by India. Sure they had some well publicised advantages - which should never happen again - but you get the impression they would have won anywhere in the world, probably even Iceland. They have now lost 15 tosses in a row, is Rohit Sharma's captaincy actually a bit underrated?! Harry Brook has pulled out of the IPL, Azeem isn't convinced it's the right decision. Oh and Matt calls Glenn Phillips a clubbie....sorry Glenn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Dubai helped, but India too good anyway full It's Not Just Cricket Dubai helped, but India too good anyway A forgettable Champions Trophy comes to an end but that shouldn't detract from another flawless tournament performance by India. Sure they had some well publicised advantages - which should never happen again - but you get the impression they would have won anywhere in the world, probably even Iceland. They have now lost 15 tosses in a row, is Rohit Sharma's captaincy actually a bit underrated?! Harry Brook has pulled out of the IPL, Azeem isn't convinced it's the right decision. Oh and Matt calls Glenn Phillips a clubbie....sorry Glenn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices A forgettable Champions Trophy comes to an end but that shouldn't detract from another flawless tournament performance by India. Sure they had some well publicised advantages - which should never happen again - but you get the impression they would have won anywhere in the world, probably even Iceland. They have now lost 15 tosses in a row, is Rohit Sharma's captaincy actually a bit underrated?! Harry Brook has pulled out of the IPL, Azeem isn't convinced it's the right decision. Oh and Matt calls Glenn Phillips a clubbie....sorry Glenn!

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]]> 2291 Is making Brook captain the right move? Matt has lost hearing in both ears jumping off a cliff on holiday but manages to shout his way through this episode! After England crash out of the Champions Trophy and Jos Buttler resigns the boys look at where it's all gone wrong for England in white ball cricket....as usual there are some disagreements about BazBall along the way! Should Harry Brook be made captain? Azeem thinks not, and gives his reasons why. And what about the Champions Trophy in general? Is it just us or has it been one of the worst world tournaments in a long time?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:46:00 -0000 full It's Not Just Cricket Matt has lost hearing in both ears jumping off a cliff on holiday but manages to shout his way through this episode! After England crash out of the Champions Trophy and Jos Buttler resigns the boys look at where it's all gone wrong for England in white ball cricket....as usual there are some disagreements about BazBall along the way! Should Harry Brook be made captain? Azeem thinks not, and gives his reasons why. And what about the Champions Trophy in general? Is it just us or has it been one of the worst world tournaments in a long time?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Matt has lost hearing in both ears jumping off a cliff on holiday but manages to shout his way through this episode! After England crash out of the Champions Trophy and Jos Buttler resigns the boys look at where it's all gone wrong for England in white ball cricket....as usual there are some disagreements about BazBall along the way! Should Harry Brook be made captain? Azeem thinks not, and gives his reasons why. And what about the Champions Trophy in general? Is it just us or has it been one of the worst world tournaments in a long time?!

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]]> 1674 India v Pakistan rivalry needs reviving India beat Pakistan once again with ease in the Champions Trophy which means Pakistan have only beaten them once in ODIs in the last decade. Is this great rivalry in danger of losing it's lustre unless it becomes less one sided? Azeem reflects on his experience at the first game of the tournament and reveals his worries about the long term effects of Pakistan not having hosted tournament cricket for so long. Meanwhile, over in Group B, England face a crunch match against Afghanistan - will defeat mean the end of Jos Buttler's captaincy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:30:00 -0000 India v Pakistan rivalry needs reviving full It's Not Just Cricket India v Pakistan rivalry needs reviving India beat Pakistan once again with ease in the Champions Trophy which means Pakistan have only beaten them once in ODIs in the last decade. Is this great rivalry in danger of losing it's lustre unless it becomes less one sided? Azeem reflects on his experience at the first game of the tournament and reveals his worries about the long term effects of Pakistan not having hosted tournament cricket for so long. Meanwhile, over in Group B, England face a crunch match against Afghanistan - will defeat mean the end of Jos Buttler's captaincy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices India beat Pakistan once again with ease in the Champions Trophy which means Pakistan have only beaten them once in ODIs in the last decade. Is this great rivalry in danger of losing it's lustre unless it becomes less one sided? Azeem reflects on his experience at the first game of the tournament and reveals his worries about the long term effects of Pakistan not having hosted tournament cricket for so long. Meanwhile, over in Group B, England face a crunch match against Afghanistan - will defeat mean the end of Jos Buttler's captaincy?

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]]> 1672 The Champions Trophy is here! Is the Champions Trophy actually a better tournament to watch from start to finish than the World Cups?! Anyway, it's about to start and the boys run through how each team is shaping up and who they think will make the semis and go on to lift the trophy. Stand by for Azeem's strong opinions on Jos Buttler's future and why he thinks the Aussies have no chance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:30:00 -0000 The Champions Trophy is here! full It's Not Just Cricket The Champions Trophy is here! Is the Champions Trophy actually a better tournament to watch from start to finish than the World Cups?! Anyway, it's about to start and the boys run through how each team is shaping up and who they think will make the semis and go on to lift the trophy. Stand by for Azeem's strong opinions on Jos Buttler's future and why he thinks the Aussies have no chance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Is the Champions Trophy actually a better tournament to watch from start to finish than the World Cups?! Anyway, it's about to start and the boys run through how each team is shaping up and who they think will make the semis and go on to lift the trophy. Stand by for Azeem's strong opinions on Jos Buttler's future and why he thinks the Aussies have no chance!

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]]> 1604 Clueless England and Tech bros splash the cash! Judging by how far off the pace England have been in India, Brendon McCullum may have an even harder job on his hands to turn the white ball teams around! Some big questions need to be asked though, like who thought trying to blast India out with four right arm fast bowlers was a good idea in India?! The Hundred sale is nearing it's completion and the amount spent has been eye watering. Have the Ambani family and RPSG Group (owner of Lucknow Super Giants) got much better deals by buying Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals repectively? Is London Spirit really worth more than those two combined?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:30:00 -0000 Clueless England and Tech bros splash the cash! full It's Not Just Cricket Clueless England and Tech bros splash the cash! Judging by how far off the pace England have been in India, Brendon McCullum may have an even harder job on his hands to turn the white ball teams around! Some big questions need to be asked though, like who thought trying to blast India out with four right arm fast bowlers was a good idea in India?! The Hundred sale is nearing it's completion and the amount spent has been eye watering. Have the Ambani family and RPSG Group (owner of Lucknow Super Giants) got much better deals by buying Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals repectively? Is London Spirit really worth more than those two combined?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Judging by how far off the pace England have been in India, Brendon McCullum may have an even harder job on his hands to turn the white ball teams around! Some big questions need to be asked though, like who thought trying to blast India out with four right arm fast bowlers was a good idea in India?! The Hundred sale is nearing it's completion and the amount spent has been eye watering. Have the Ambani family and RPSG Group (owner of Lucknow Super Giants) got much better deals by buying Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals repectively? Is London Spirit really worth more than those two combined?!

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]]> 1480 What's it like to be a cricket agent? In the modern era of cricket, agents are right at the forefront of a sport that has changed beyond recognition in the last 20 years. Simon Auteri - who's company TGI Sport represents some of the most well known cricketers in the world like Jofra Archer, Rashid Khan and Harry Brook - lifts the lid on the inner workings of franchise cricket and contract negotiations. He tells Matt how some leagues fail to pay players, why a world dominanted by freelance cricketers is still far away and why Brendon McCullum decided to become England's white ball Head Coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:19:00 -0000 What's it like to be a cricket agent? full It's Not Just Cricket What's it like to be a cricket agent? In the modern era of cricket, agents are right at the forefront of a sport that has changed beyond recognition in the last 20 years. Simon Auteri - who's company TGI Sport represents some of the most well known cricketers in the world like Jofra Archer, Rashid Khan and Harry Brook - lifts the lid on the inner workings of franchise cricket and contract negotiations. He tells Matt how some leagues fail to pay players, why a world dominanted by freelance cricketers is still far away and why Brendon McCullum decided to become England's white ball Head Coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the modern era of cricket, agents are right at the forefront of a sport that has changed beyond recognition in the last 20 years. Simon Auteri - who's company TGI Sport represents some of the most well known cricketers in the world like Jofra Archer, Rashid Khan and Harry Brook - lifts the lid on the inner workings of franchise cricket and contract negotiations. He tells Matt how some leagues fail to pay players, why a world dominanted by freelance cricketers is still far away and why Brendon McCullum decided to become England's white ball Head Coach.

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]]> 2557 The Hundred sale - who's buying in? The final bids are about to go in for the eight teams in The Hundred and Azeem reveals the IPL franchises that he believes will be buying into certain teams. He and Matt discuss what this could mean for the competition going forward - will we see Indian players in The Hundred as a result? Also on the agenda - why England have to find a second spinner ASAP and why Pakistan can't just forget about pace bowling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:51:00 -0000 The Hundred sale - who's buying in? full It's Not Just Cricket The Hundred sale - who's buying in? The final bids are about to go in for the eight teams in The Hundred and Azeem reveals the IPL franchises that he believes will be buying into certain teams. He and Matt discuss what this could mean for the competition going forward - will we see Indian players in The Hundred as a result? Also on the agenda - why England have to find a second spinner ASAP and why Pakistan can't just forget about pace bowling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The final bids are about to go in for the eight teams in The Hundred and Azeem reveals the IPL franchises that he believes will be buying into certain teams. He and Matt discuss what this could mean for the competition going forward - will we see Indian players in The Hundred as a result? Also on the agenda - why England have to find a second spinner ASAP and why Pakistan can't just forget about pace bowling.

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]]> 2026 Biggest shocks ever, Hartley and Vince Nigeria beat New Zealand in the Women's Under 19s World Cup - is that the biggest shock ever in the history of cricket?! England's white ball Bazball era starts with a hammering by India, the boys reflect on that and defend Alex Hartley, who apparently has been ostracised by some members of the England Women's set up after her criticism of the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:35:00 -0000 Biggest shocks ever, Hartley and Vince full It's Not Just Cricket Biggest shocks ever, Hartley and Vince Nigeria beat New Zealand in the Women's Under 19s World Cup - is that the biggest shock ever in the history of cricket?! England's white ball Bazball era starts with a hammering by India, the boys reflect on that and defend Alex Hartley, who apparently has been ostracised by some members of the England Women's set up after her criticism of the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nigeria beat New Zealand in the Women's Under 19s World Cup - is that the biggest shock ever in the history of cricket?! England's white ball Bazball era starts with a hammering by India, the boys reflect on that and defend Alex Hartley, who apparently has been ostracised by some members of the England Women's set up after her criticism of the team.

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]]> 2365 Jimmy's back, Women's Ashes & PSL draft Jimmy Anderson has decided to play on this summer for Lancashire - what happens if he takes loads of wickets though? Might England be tempted to bring him back?! England's women have fallen behind early in the Ashes, if the series is lost again does there need to be a serious inquest into why there is a such a big gap between the 2 sides? And the PSL draft has taken place - a few England players have been included but how many of them will actually be allowed to play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:30:00 -0000 Jimmy's back, Women's Ashes & PSL draft full It's Not Just Cricket Jimmy's back, Women's Ashes & PSL draft Jimmy Anderson has decided to play on this summer for Lancashire - what happens if he takes loads of wickets though? Might England be tempted to bring him back?! England's women have fallen behind early in the Ashes, if the series is lost again does there need to be a serious inquest into why there is a such a big gap between the 2 sides? And the PSL draft has taken place - a few England players have been included but how many of them will actually be allowed to play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Jimmy Anderson has decided to play on this summer for Lancashire - what happens if he takes loads of wickets though? Might England be tempted to bring him back?! England's women have fallen behind early in the Ashes, if the series is lost again does there need to be a serious inquest into why there is a such a big gap between the 2 sides? And the PSL draft has taken place - a few England players have been included but how many of them will actually be allowed to play?

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]]> 1827 Nikesh Rughani Award winning broadcaster Nikesh Rughani joins Azeem and Matt to talk about his journey from the BBC Asian Network to Test Match Special. Despite being a very recognisable voice of cricket radio coverage Nikesh speaks candidly about how some people will never accept that there are more diverse voices in sports broadcasting these days. He also opens up about being stuck between two very different cultures as a British Asian and as usual the boys delve into the big cricket stories of the week - why a two-tier Test system could be disastrous and whether politicians should be telling England to boycott playing Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:28:00 -0000 Nikesh Rughani full It's Not Just Cricket Nikesh Rughani Award winning broadcaster Nikesh Rughani joins Azeem and Matt to talk about his journey from the BBC Asian Network to Test Match Special. Despite being a very recognisable voice of cricket radio coverage Nikesh speaks candidly about how some people will never accept that there are more diverse voices in sports broadcasting these days. He also opens up about being stuck between two very different cultures as a British Asian and as usual the boys delve into the big cricket stories of the week - why a two-tier Test system could be disastrous and whether politicians should be telling England to boycott playing Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Award winning broadcaster Nikesh Rughani joins Azeem and Matt to talk about his journey from the BBC Asian Network to Test Match Special. Despite being a very recognisable voice of cricket radio coverage Nikesh speaks candidly about how some people will never accept that there are more diverse voices in sports broadcasting these days. He also opens up about being stuck between two very different cultures as a British Asian and as usual the boys delve into the big cricket stories of the week - why a two-tier Test system could be disastrous and whether politicians should be telling England to boycott playing Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy.

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]]> 3953 Aus finally adopt BazBall & will Rohit retire? It's the final episode of 2024 and loads to get our teeth into this week! Australia dominate India on the final day at the MCG but Azeem (aka The Grinch) has a word of warning for rising star Sam Konstas. Rohit Sharma has had a terrible 2024 in Test cricket so will he be tempted to retire at the end of the series?! The MCG breaks the Australian record for attendance at a Test match so the boys take the opportunity to discuss the best places on earth to watch cricket and there's plenty of praise for South Africa - is it now time to call it the Big 4 rather than the Big 3? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:03:00 -0000 Aus finally adopt BazBall & will Rohit retire? full It's Not Just Cricket Aus finally adopt BazBall & will Rohit retire? It's the final episode of 2024 and loads to get our teeth into this week! Australia dominate India on the final day at the MCG but Azeem (aka The Grinch) has a word of warning for rising star Sam Konstas. Rohit Sharma has had a terrible 2024 in Test cricket so will he be tempted to retire at the end of the series?! The MCG breaks the Australian record for attendance at a Test match so the boys take the opportunity to discuss the best places on earth to watch cricket and there's plenty of praise for South Africa - is it now time to call it the Big 4 rather than the Big 3? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It's the final episode of 2024 and loads to get our teeth into this week! Australia dominate India on the final day at the MCG but Azeem (aka The Grinch) has a word of warning for rising star Sam Konstas. Rohit Sharma has had a terrible 2024 in Test cricket so will he be tempted to retire at the end of the series?! The MCG breaks the Australian record for attendance at a Test match so the boys take the opportunity to discuss the best places on earth to watch cricket and there's plenty of praise for South Africa - is it now time to call it the Big 4 rather than the Big 3?

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]]> 2630 Boxing Day Test & Heather Knight is right Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! Cricket addicts have plenty of ways to get their fix over the festive period and the boys start by previewing the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India. Brendon McCullum has picked his first England white ball squads but how will he bring BazBall to the shorter formats? Meanwhile England's women have just demolished South Africa for a very impressive Test win but Heather Knight was very critical of the fact that there was no DRS in use - is she right that it 'shows the status of the women's game'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:30:00 -0000 Boxing Day Test & Heather Knight is right full It's Not Just Cricket Boxing Day Test & Heather Knight is right Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! Cricket addicts have plenty of ways to get their fix over the festive period and the boys start by previewing the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India. Brendon McCullum has picked his first England white ball squads but how will he bring BazBall to the shorter formats? Meanwhile England's women have just demolished South Africa for a very impressive Test win but Heather Knight was very critical of the fact that there was no DRS in use - is she right that it 'shows the status of the women's game'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! Cricket addicts have plenty of ways to get their fix over the festive period and the boys start by previewing the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India. Brendon McCullum has picked his first England white ball squads but how will he bring BazBall to the shorter formats? Meanwhile England's women have just demolished South Africa for a very impressive Test win but Heather Knight was very critical of the fact that there was no DRS in use - is she right that it 'shows the status of the women's game'?

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]]> 1747 Did Isa Guha need to apologise? After Isa Guha apologised for comments she made on air on Jasprit Bumrah, Matt and Azeem discuss her heartfelt apology and whether she even had to make it. Also on the agenda - England's topsy turvy Test year and how Prithvi Shaw needs support not constant criticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:09:00 -0000 Did Isa Guha need to apologise? full It's Not Just Cricket Did Isa Guha need to apologise? After Isa Guha apologised for comments she made on air on Jasprit Bumrah, Matt and Azeem discuss her heartfelt apology and whether she even had to make it. Also on the agenda - England's topsy turvy Test year and how Prithvi Shaw needs support not constant criticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After Isa Guha apologised for comments she made on air on Jasprit Bumrah, Matt and Azeem discuss her heartfelt apology and whether she even had to make it. Also on the agenda - England's topsy turvy Test year and how Prithvi Shaw needs support not constant criticism.

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]]> 1828 England's selection dilemma & players bite back over NOCs Azeem is now an F1 convert after his trip to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but cricket remains in pole position for this episode. England's brilliance in New Zealand has led to a selection headache for the next series and the boys debate who should be dropped out of Crawley, Pope, Bethell and Smith. Darren Lehmann's comments on Joe Root split opinion and there is a long discussion on the supposed threat of around 50 players to boycott The Hundred unless the ECB allows them to play in more franchise tournaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:33:00 -0000 England's selection dilemma & players bite back over NOCs full It's Not Just Cricket England's selection dilemma & players bite back over NOCs Azeem is now an F1 convert after his trip to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but cricket remains in pole position for this episode. England's brilliance in New Zealand has led to a selection headache for the next series and the boys debate who should be dropped out of Crawley, Pope, Bethell and Smith. Darren Lehmann's comments on Joe Root split opinion and there is a long discussion on the supposed threat of around 50 players to boycott The Hundred unless the ECB allows them to play in more franchise tournaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Azeem is now an F1 convert after his trip to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but cricket remains in pole position for this episode. England's brilliance in New Zealand has led to a selection headache for the next series and the boys debate who should be dropped out of Crawley, Pope, Bethell and Smith. Darren Lehmann's comments on Joe Root split opinion and there is a long discussion on the supposed threat of around 50 players to boycott The Hundred unless the ECB allows them to play in more franchise tournaments.

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]]> 2786 Robbie Uthappa Not many cricketers are as engaging and introspective as Robbie Uthappa. The T20 World Cup winner with India opens up about his struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts. There is of course a plenty of cricket chat too - Robbie has a very interesting take on what it's like for a player watching the IPL Auction and why he would never drop Ravichandran Ashwin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000 Robbie Uthappa full It's Not Just Cricket Robbie Uthappa Not many cricketers are as engaging and introspective as Robbie Uthappa. The T20 World Cup winner with India opens up about his struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts. There is of course a plenty of cricket chat too - Robbie has a very interesting take on what it's like for a player watching the IPL Auction and why he would never drop Ravichandran Ashwin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Not many cricketers are as engaging and introspective as Robbie Uthappa. The T20 World Cup winner with India opens up about his struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts. There is of course a plenty of cricket chat too - Robbie has a very interesting take on what it's like for a player watching the IPL Auction and why he would never drop Ravichandran Ashwin.

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]]> 2537 Another crazy IPL Auction and Bethell at 3 Azeem's in London so the boys meet in person for the first time in weeks! Matt feels a bit underdressed. On the menu this week - dissecting everything about another astonishing IPL Auction - the most expensive buys ever, why teams don't pack their squads with big name overseas anymore and how a 13 year old made history! For dessert, it's a look ahead to England's daunting Test series in New Zealand - should Oli Pope remain at number 5 or 6 for the rest of his Test career?! Oh and Azeem thinks Jasprit Bumrah could be the greatest cricketer India have produced...Matt respectfully disagrees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000 Another crazy IPL Auction and Bethell at 3 full It's Not Just Cricket Another crazy IPL Auction and Bethell at 3 Azeem's in London so the boys meet in person for the first time in weeks! Matt feels a bit underdressed. On the menu this week - dissecting everything about another astonishing IPL Auction - the most expensive buys ever, why teams don't pack their squads with big name overseas anymore and how a 13 year old made history! For dessert, it's a look ahead to England's daunting Test series in New Zealand - should Oli Pope remain at number 5 or 6 for the rest of his Test career?! Oh and Azeem thinks Jasprit Bumrah could be the greatest cricketer India have produced...Matt respectfully disagrees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Azeem's in London so the boys meet in person for the first time in weeks! Matt feels a bit underdressed. On the menu this week - dissecting everything about another astonishing IPL Auction - the most expensive buys ever, why teams don't pack their squads with big name overseas anymore and how a 13 year old made history! For dessert, it's a look ahead to England's daunting Test series in New Zealand - should Oli Pope remain at number 5 or 6 for the rest of his Test career?! Oh and Azeem thinks Jasprit Bumrah could be the greatest cricketer India have produced...Matt respectfully disagrees!

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]]> 2593 Which England players will go for big money at IPL Auction? There's a huge Test series on the horizon between Australia and India. The boys look at the selection issues India face before the 1st Test and debate over an article that claims the India/Australia rivalry is now bigger than the Ashes. Then they get into the IPL Auction - why is there confusion surrounding Jofra Archer and Mark Wood's involvement and which England players could go for big money deals? They both also have interesting takes on why the great Jimmy Anderson has put his name on the auction list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:28:00 -0000 Which England players will go for big money at IPL Auction? full It's Not Just Cricket Which England players will go for big money at IPL Auction? There's a huge Test series on the horizon between Australia and India. The boys look at the selection issues India face before the 1st Test and debate over an article that claims the India/Australia rivalry is now bigger than the Ashes. Then they get into the IPL Auction - why is there confusion surrounding Jofra Archer and Mark Wood's involvement and which England players could go for big money deals? They both also have interesting takes on why the great Jimmy Anderson has put his name on the auction list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices There's a huge Test series on the horizon between Australia and India. The boys look at the selection issues India face before the 1st Test and debate over an article that claims the India/Australia rivalry is now bigger than the Ashes. Then they get into the IPL Auction - why is there confusion surrounding Jofra Archer and Mark Wood's involvement and which England players could go for big money deals? They both also have interesting takes on why the great Jimmy Anderson has put his name on the auction list.

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]]> 2606 Tom Brown on SACA Around 30% of recreational cricketers in England are British South Asians but only 5% of professional cricketers. Why is that and what can be done about it? Step forward Tom Brown, who co-founded SACA - the South Asian Cricket Academy - to help change those numbers and get more South Asians coming through to the professional game. Tom and Matt discuss how unconscious bias has played a big part in the lack of Asians making it and how SACA has already managed to produce a player for the England squad in Jafer Chohan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000 Tom Brown on SACA full It's Not Just Cricket Tom Brown on SACA Around 30% of recreational cricketers in England are British South Asians but only 5% of professional cricketers. Why is that and what can be done about it? Step forward Tom Brown, who co-founded SACA - the South Asian Cricket Academy - to help change those numbers and get more South Asians coming through to the professional game. Tom and Matt discuss how unconscious bias has played a big part in the lack of Asians making it and how SACA has already managed to produce a player for the England squad in Jafer Chohan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Around 30% of recreational cricketers in England are British South Asians but only 5% of professional cricketers. Why is that and what can be done about it? Step forward Tom Brown, who co-founded SACA - the South Asian Cricket Academy - to help change those numbers and get more South Asians coming through to the professional game. Tom and Matt discuss how unconscious bias has played a big part in the lack of Asians making it and how SACA has already managed to produce a player for the England squad in Jafer Chohan.

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]]> 2560 Saudi's first foray into cricket & IPL retention lists India lose a home Test series for the first time in 12 years but was it just a blip or a sign that an ageing side is now past it's peak? Meanwhile as we get set for an IPL Mega Auction, many big name players aren't retained by their franchises - but is this often down to the player himself? And the word on the street is that the Auction will take place in Riyadh - is this the first move as Saudi Arabia looks to become a major influence in cricket?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:35:00 -0000 Saudi's first foray into cricket & IPL retention lists full It's Not Just Cricket Saudi's first foray into cricket & IPL retention lists India lose a home Test series for the first time in 12 years but was it just a blip or a sign that an ageing side is now past it's peak? Meanwhile as we get set for an IPL Mega Auction, many big name players aren't retained by their franchises - but is this often down to the player himself? And the word on the street is that the Auction will take place in Riyadh - is this the first move as Saudi Arabia looks to become a major influence in cricket?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices India lose a home Test series for the first time in 12 years but was it just a blip or a sign that an ageing side is now past it's peak? Meanwhile as we get set for an IPL Mega Auction, many big name players aren't retained by their franchises - but is this often down to the player himself? And the word on the street is that the Auction will take place in Riyadh - is this the first move as Saudi Arabia looks to become a major influence in cricket?!

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]]> 1943 Stokes needs help & England's spin problem Azeem strongly believes that Ben Stokes is taking on too much responsibility with England's Test team and needs some of the burden eased. The boys discuss England's long standing spinner problem and look at what Jafer Chohan could offer in the West Indies. Oh and stand by by for Azeem's rant on Gary Kirsten resigning as Pakistan white ball coach! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0000 Stokes needs help & England's spin problem full It's Not Just Cricket Stokes needs help & England's spin problem Azeem strongly believes that Ben Stokes is taking on too much responsibility with England's Test team and needs some of the burden eased. The boys discuss England's long standing spinner problem and look at what Jafer Chohan could offer in the West Indies. Oh and stand by by for Azeem's rant on Gary Kirsten resigning as Pakistan white ball coach! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Azeem strongly believes that Ben Stokes is taking on too much responsibility with England's Test team and needs some of the burden eased. The boys discuss England's long standing spinner problem and look at what Jafer Chohan could offer in the West Indies. Oh and stand by by for Azeem's rant on Gary Kirsten resigning as Pakistan white ball coach!

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]]> 2828 Abhinav Mukund on cricket in India Ex Indian Test cricketer turned commentator Abhinav Mukund lifts the lid on Indian cricket in this bonus episode. In an open and wide ranging chat he talks Matt through the differences in personality between Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni and why some Indian stars move to the UK for a more normal life. He also reveals why he thinks Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play in the 2027 World Cup, what it's like for Indian players who don't get picked up in the IPL and names his 2 future Indian super stars. Essential listening for any fans of Indian cricket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0000 Abhinav Mukund on cricket in India full It's Not Just Cricket Abhinav Mukund on cricket in India Ex Indian Test cricketer turned commentator Abhinav Mukund lifts the lid on Indian cricket in this bonus episode. In an open and wide ranging chat he talks Matt through the differences in personality between Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni and why some Indian stars move to the UK for a more normal life. He also reveals why he thinks Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play in the 2027 World Cup, what it's like for Indian players who don't get picked up in the IPL and names his 2 future Indian super stars. Essential listening for any fans of Indian cricket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Ex Indian Test cricketer turned commentator Abhinav Mukund lifts the lid on Indian cricket in this bonus episode. In an open and wide ranging chat he talks Matt through the differences in personality between Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni and why some Indian stars move to the UK for a more normal life. He also reveals why he thinks Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play in the 2027 World Cup, what it's like for Indian players who don't get picked up in the IPL and names his 2 future Indian super stars. Essential listening for any fans of Indian cricket!

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]]> 3206 Were India looking too far ahead & do England's women need a change? Azeem is at his pugnacious best in this episode. He weighs in on why he has no problem with Pakistan trying to prepare pitches to suit their bowlers and how India may have been thinking too much about Australia when they got hammered by New Zealand. He also questions how much longer Jos Buttler might play International cricket for and whether England's women need a change at the top - but should it be Heather Knight or Jon Lewis who goes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:30:00 -0000 Were India looking too far ahead & do England's women need a change? full It's Not Just Cricket Were India looking too far ahead & do England's women need a change? Azeem is at his pugnacious best in this episode. He weighs in on why he has no problem with Pakistan trying to prepare pitches to suit their bowlers and how India may have been thinking too much about Australia when they got hammered by New Zealand. He also questions how much longer Jos Buttler might play International cricket for and whether England's women need a change at the top - but should it be Heather Knight or Jon Lewis who goes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Azeem is at his pugnacious best in this episode. He weighs in on why he has no problem with Pakistan trying to prepare pitches to suit their bowlers and how India may have been thinking too much about Australia when they got hammered by New Zealand. He also questions how much longer Jos Buttler might play International cricket for and whether England's women need a change at the top - but should it be Heather Knight or Jon Lewis who goes?

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]]> 2267 Aatif Nawaz on Pak v Eng & life on tour Aatif joins Matt & Azeem from Pakistan to talk about the Test series and what it's like for broadcasters touring the country. The boys debate who is England's number one spinner, who Stokes should replace for the 2nd Test and why Multan sounds a pretty good place to turn 40, but only if you have a sweet tooth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 14 Oct 2024 06:02:00 -0000 Aatif Nawaz on Pak v Eng & life on tour full It's Not Just Cricket Aatif Nawaz on Pak v Eng & life on tour Aatif joins Matt & Azeem from Pakistan to talk about the Test series and what it's like for broadcasters touring the country. The boys debate who is England's number one spinner, who Stokes should replace for the 2nd Test and why Multan sounds a pretty good place to turn 40, but only if you have a sweet tooth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Aatif joins Matt & Azeem from Pakistan to talk about the Test series and what it's like for broadcasters touring the country. The boys debate who is England's number one spinner, who Stokes should replace for the 2nd Test and why Multan sounds a pretty good place to turn 40, but only if you have a sweet tooth!

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]]> 2222 Georgie Heath on Women's T20 World Cup Matt and Georgie are in India commentating on a Legends tournament but take a break to chat all things Women's World Cup. Georgie is a font of knowledge on the women's game, she gives us a detailed run down of how she thinks it will all play out, leading to a potential blockbuster of a Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:41:00 -0000 Georgie Heath on Women's T20 World Cup full It's Not Just Cricket Georgie Heath on Women's T20 World Cup Matt and Georgie are in India commentating on a Legends tournament but take a break to chat all things Women's World Cup. Georgie is a font of knowledge on the women's game, she gives us a detailed run down of how she thinks it will all play out, leading to a potential blockbuster of a Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Matt and Georgie are in India commentating on a Legends tournament but take a break to chat all things Women's World Cup. Georgie is a font of knowledge on the women's game, she gives us a detailed run down of how she thinks it will all play out, leading to a potential blockbuster of a Final.

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]]> 1679 Pakistan v England Preview Pakistani writer and podcaster Behram Qazi joins the boys to preview England's Test matches in Pakistan and doesn't hold back on what he sees as major problems in Pakistan cricket right now. We hear about why the Test team's home form has collapsed, Shan Masood's captaincy and how the usual chaos behind the scenes is not helping. If you are an England fan and need a confidence boost before the series, you'll want to listen to this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:10:00 -0000 Pakistan v England Preview full It's Not Just Cricket Pakistan v England Preview Pakistani writer and podcaster Behram Qazi joins the boys to preview England's Test matches in Pakistan and doesn't hold back on what he sees as major problems in Pakistan cricket right now. We hear about why the Test team's home form has collapsed, Shan Masood's captaincy and how the usual chaos behind the scenes is not helping. If you are an England fan and need a confidence boost before the series, you'll want to listen to this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Pakistani writer and podcaster Behram Qazi joins the boys to preview England's Test matches in Pakistan and doesn't hold back on what he sees as major problems in Pakistan cricket right now. We hear about why the Test team's home form has collapsed, Shan Masood's captaincy and how the usual chaos behind the scenes is not helping. If you are an England fan and need a confidence boost before the series, you'll want to listen to this!

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]]> 2743 What GMR buying Hampshire means England's ODI team shows fight against Australia but also lots of naivety - are we no longer a top side in the format? Big developments off the pitch this week as Delhi Capitals' co owner looks set to buy Hampshire - Azeem dissects what that means for county cricket and how Yorkshire could soon follow suit. And the IPL Auction has some new rules, one of which could guarantee we see Dhoni for at least one more season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:32:00 -0000 What GMR buying Hampshire means full It's Not Just Cricket What GMR buying Hampshire means England's ODI team shows fight against Australia but also lots of naivety - are we no longer a top side in the format? Big developments off the pitch this week as Delhi Capitals' co owner looks set to buy Hampshire - Azeem dissects what that means for county cricket and how Yorkshire could soon follow suit. And the IPL Auction has some new rules, one of which could guarantee we see Dhoni for at least one more season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices England's ODI team shows fight against Australia but also lots of naivety - are we no longer a top side in the format? Big developments off the pitch this week as Delhi Capitals' co owner looks set to buy Hampshire - Azeem dissects what that means for county cricket and how Yorkshire could soon follow suit. And the IPL Auction has some new rules, one of which could guarantee we see Dhoni for at least one more season!

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]]> 2975 Why Essex got off lightly and Ashwin the Great Matt's in India working on a Legends tournament and spills the beans on why Legends cricket has suddenly become massively popular. He and Azeem debate whether Ravi Ashwin should be considered amongst the best all rounders to ever play the game and then get in to the Essex situation. Is it completely absurd that the county can get a points deduction for a player having too wide a bat but not for admitting to systemic racist behaviour? Azeem also reveals that there is a current player involved in the accusations of racism at Essex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:30:00 -0000 Why Essex got off lightly and Ashwin the Great full It's Not Just Cricket Why Essex got off lightly and Ashwin the Great Matt's in India working on a Legends tournament and spills the beans on why Legends cricket has suddenly become massively popular. He and Azeem debate whether Ravi Ashwin should be considered amongst the best all rounders to ever play the game and then get in to the Essex situation. Is it completely absurd that the county can get a points deduction for a player having too wide a bat but not for admitting to systemic racist behaviour? Azeem also reveals that there is a current player involved in the accusations of racism at Essex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Matt's in India working on a Legends tournament and spills the beans on why Legends cricket has suddenly become massively popular. He and Azeem debate whether Ravi Ashwin should be considered amongst the best all rounders to ever play the game and then get in to the Essex situation. Is it completely absurd that the county can get a points deduction for a player having too wide a bat but not for admitting to systemic racist behaviour? Azeem also reveals that there is a current player involved in the accusations of racism at Essex.

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]]> 2662 Archer's future and how India could be even better at home Jofra Archer has been wrapped in cotton wool since returning from his many injury setbacks so what does the future hold for him? Will he play Test cricket again or might he just see out his days as a gun white ball bowler? T20 Blast Finals Day was fun but is it a format that still works? And India's Test team are very good at home but not quite as formidable as they used to be - so are they playing on the wrong type of pitches? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:33:00 -0000 Archer's future and how India could be even better at home full It's Not Just Cricket Archer's future and how India could be even better at home Jofra Archer has been wrapped in cotton wool since returning from his many injury setbacks so what does the future hold for him? Will he play Test cricket again or might he just see out his days as a gun white ball bowler? T20 Blast Finals Day was fun but is it a format that still works? And India's Test team are very good at home but not quite as formidable as they used to be - so are they playing on the wrong type of pitches? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Jofra Archer has been wrapped in cotton wool since returning from his many injury setbacks so what does the future hold for him? Will he play Test cricket again or might he just see out his days as a gun white ball bowler? T20 Blast Finals Day was fun but is it a format that still works? And India's Test team are very good at home but not quite as formidable as they used to be - so are they playing on the wrong type of pitches?

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]]> 1863 Big up Moeen and is Freddie the next Baz? Friend of the show Mark Machado is back to reflect on a great Test win for Sri Lanka and whether England's terrible performance was a just a blip or something more concerning. The debate then turns to whether Moeen was underrated and if Freddie Flintoff is going to be the next Baz McCullum! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:33:00 -0000 Big up Moeen and is Freddie the next Baz? full It's Not Just Cricket Big up Moeen and is Freddie the next Baz? Friend of the show Mark Machado is back to reflect on a great Test win for Sri Lanka and whether England's terrible performance was a just a blip or something more concerning. The debate then turns to whether Moeen was underrated and if Freddie Flintoff is going to be the next Baz McCullum! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Friend of the show Mark Machado is back to reflect on a great Test win for Sri Lanka and whether England's terrible performance was a just a blip or something more concerning. The debate then turns to whether Moeen was underrated and if Freddie Flintoff is going to be the next Baz McCullum!

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]]> 2252 Vaughan savages Pope and is Root better than Cook? Plenty of disagreements in this one! Despite Joe Root scoring the most Test hundreds for his country, Azeem still thinks Alistair Cook is the greatest English Test batsman. Matt doesn't agree and they also don't see eye to eye on Michael Vaughan's brutal analysis of Oli Pope's captaincy. One thing they do agree on is that ticket prices have become ridiculous and cricket is fast becoming an elitist sport! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 04 Sep 2024 05:30:00 -0000 Vaughan savages Pope and is Root better than Cook? full It's Not Just Cricket Vaughan savages Pope and is Root better than Cook? Plenty of disagreements in this one! Despite Joe Root scoring the most Test hundreds for his country, Azeem still thinks Alistair Cook is the greatest English Test batsman. Matt doesn't agree and they also don't see eye to eye on Michael Vaughan's brutal analysis of Oli Pope's captaincy. One thing they do agree on is that ticket prices have become ridiculous and cricket is fast becoming an elitist sport! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Plenty of disagreements in this one! Despite Joe Root scoring the most Test hundreds for his country, Azeem still thinks Alistair Cook is the greatest English Test batsman. Matt doesn't agree and they also don't see eye to eye on Michael Vaughan's brutal analysis of Oli Pope's captaincy. One thing they do agree on is that ticket prices have become ridiculous and cricket is fast becoming an elitist sport!

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]]> 2107 England's new white ball coach & why Buttler was thrown under the bus Lots of cricket to chat through this week - England's win against Sri Lanka, lots of new faces in the Test, ODI & T20 squads and who should be the new full time England white ball Head Coach. Plus - why Jos Buttler has been thrown under the bus by the leaking of the story about his relationship with Andrew Flintoff and why on earth did Pakistan not pick a spinner at home against Bangladesh?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:30:00 -0000 England's new white ball coach & why Buttler was thrown under the bus full It's Not Just Cricket England's new white ball coach & why Buttler was thrown under the bus Lots of cricket to chat through this week - England's win against Sri Lanka, lots of new faces in the Test, ODI & T20 squads and who should be the new full time England white ball Head Coach. Plus - why Jos Buttler has been thrown under the bus by the leaking of the story about his relationship with Andrew Flintoff and why on earth did Pakistan not pick a spinner at home against Bangladesh?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Lots of cricket to chat through this week - England's win against Sri Lanka, lots of new faces in the Test, ODI & T20 squads and who should be the new full time England white ball Head Coach. Plus - why Jos Buttler has been thrown under the bus by the leaking of the story about his relationship with Andrew Flintoff and why on earth did Pakistan not pick a spinner at home against Bangladesh?!

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]]> 2570 The riots and why cricketers are susceptible to mental health issues The boys get deep into some serious topics in this episode. Azeem talks about how the riots brought back bad memories and made him fear his house would be petrol bombed. He & Matt talk through why they happened in the first place and then move onto the issue of cricketers and their mental health. In the wake of the terrible news about Graham Thorpe, they ask the question - why do cricketers seem to be more susceptible to mental health issues than other professional athletes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:30:00 -0000 The riots and why cricketers are susceptible to mental health issues full It's Not Just Cricket The riots and why cricketers are susceptible to mental health issues The boys get deep into some serious topics in this episode. Azeem talks about how the riots brought back bad memories and made him fear his house would be petrol bombed. He & Matt talk through why they happened in the first place and then move onto the issue of cricketers and their mental health. In the wake of the terrible news about Graham Thorpe, they ask the question - why do cricketers seem to be more susceptible to mental health issues than other professional athletes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The boys get deep into some serious topics in this episode. Azeem talks about how the riots brought back bad memories and made him fear his house would be petrol bombed. He & Matt talk through why they happened in the first place and then move onto the issue of cricketers and their mental health. In the wake of the terrible news about Graham Thorpe, they ask the question - why do cricketers seem to be more susceptible to mental health issues than other professional athletes?

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]]> 2140 Sri Lanka - the place, the cricket! Matt's back from Sri Lanka but his head is still there. With the Sri Lankan Test team in England, British Sri Lankan journalist Mark Machado is in the studio to preview the series and give us the inside track on the general health of cricket in Sri Lanka. It's not just cricket though - the boys discuss what makes the country such a great place to visit...the geography, the wildlife and the food! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:07:00 -0000 Sri Lanka - the place, the cricket! full It's Not Just Cricket Sri Lanka - the place, the cricket! Matt's back from Sri Lanka but his head is still there. With the Sri Lankan Test team in England, British Sri Lankan journalist Mark Machado is in the studio to preview the series and give us the inside track on the general health of cricket in Sri Lanka. It's not just cricket though - the boys discuss what makes the country such a great place to visit...the geography, the wildlife and the food! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Matt's back from Sri Lanka but his head is still there. With the Sri Lankan Test team in England, British Sri Lankan journalist Mark Machado is in the studio to preview the series and give us the inside track on the general health of cricket in Sri Lanka. It's not just cricket though - the boys discuss what makes the country such a great place to visit...the geography, the wildlife and the food!

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]]> 3053 INJC on tour! The Scott Styris ep Matt's in Sri Lanka working for Indian television and manages to grab former New Zealand star Scott Styris for a chin wag! After the tragic passing of Graham Thorpe, the two of them discuss why many cricketers seem to struggle with their mental health. Scott's insight into the IPL - he's worked in it as a player or commentator for the best part of 20 years - is riveting, as are his thoughts on the future of Test matches....are English fans looking at Test cricket through rose tinted glasses?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 08 Aug 2024 02:32:00 -0000 INJC on tour! The Scott Styris ep full It's Not Just Cricket INJC on tour! The Scott Styris ep Matt's in Sri Lanka working for Indian television and manages to grab former New Zealand star Scott Styris for a chin wag! After the tragic passing of Graham Thorpe, the two of them discuss why many cricketers seem to struggle with their mental health. Scott's insight into the IPL - he's worked in it as a player or commentator for the best part of 20 years - is riveting, as are his thoughts on the future of Test matches....are English fans looking at Test cricket through rose tinted glasses?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Matt's in Sri Lanka working for Indian television and manages to grab former New Zealand star Scott Styris for a chin wag! After the tragic passing of Graham Thorpe, the two of them discuss why many cricketers seem to struggle with their mental health. Scott's insight into the IPL - he's worked in it as a player or commentator for the best part of 20 years - is riveting, as are his thoughts on the future of Test matches....are English fans looking at Test cricket through rose tinted glasses??

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]]> 2724 Darren Lewis Darren Lewis is one of the UK's most respected football journalists who has risen through the ranks to become Assistant Editor of the Daily Mirror. As one of the few people of colour in such a senior position he isn't afraid to voice his strong opinions on issues like racism in football. In this episode he gives his take on the Enzo Fernandez situation at Chelsea, why there are so few black football managers and the role of the media in the fight against racism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:11:00 -0000 Darren Lewis full It's Not Just Cricket Darren Lewis Darren Lewis is one of the UK's most respected football journalists who has risen through the ranks to become Assistant Editor of the Daily Mirror. As one of the few people of colour in such a senior position he isn't afraid to voice his strong opinions on issues like racism in football. In this episode he gives his take on the Enzo Fernandez situation at Chelsea, why there are so few black football managers and the role of the media in the fight against racism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Darren Lewis is one of the UK's most respected football journalists who has risen through the ranks to become Assistant Editor of the Daily Mirror. As one of the few people of colour in such a senior position he isn't afraid to voice his strong opinions on issues like racism in football. In this episode he gives his take on the Enzo Fernandez situation at Chelsea, why there are so few black football managers and the role of the media in the fight against racism.

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]]> 4071 Lianne Sanderson This week's special guest Lianne Sanderson is someone who is never afraid to speak her mind or stand up to discrimination and abuse. Having been a star of the England football team and travelled the world as a professional she moved seamlessly into the media, and is now one of the most captivating pundits out there. During her career both on and off the pitch she's had to deal with homophobia, racism, death threats and social media abuse. But that doesn't mean she will just ignore it - stand by for a fascinating insight into her life and football in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:30:00 -0000 Lianne Sanderson full It's Not Just Cricket Lianne Sanderson This week's special guest Lianne Sanderson is someone who is never afraid to speak her mind or stand up to discrimination and abuse. Having been a star of the England football team and travelled the world as a professional she moved seamlessly into the media, and is now one of the most captivating pundits out there. During her career both on and off the pitch she's had to deal with homophobia, racism, death threats and social media abuse. But that doesn't mean she will just ignore it - stand by for a fascinating insight into her life and football in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This week's special guest Lianne Sanderson is someone who is never afraid to speak her mind or stand up to discrimination and abuse. Having been a star of the England football team and travelled the world as a professional she moved seamlessly into the media, and is now one of the most captivating pundits out there. During her career both on and off the pitch she's had to deal with homophobia, racism, death threats and social media abuse. But that doesn't mean she will just ignore it - stand by for a fascinating insight into her life and football in general.

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]]> 3570 What is it like to be a British Muslim? Aatif is back! He, Matt and Azeem have a wide ranging chat about what it's like to be a Muslim in the UK. Azeem recalls his experiences of trying to fit in as a cricketer by drinking alcohol and the three of them discuss how Islamophobia has been steadily rising since 9/11. This one covers everything from politics to religion to comedy, and a little bit of cricket too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:30:00 -0000 What is it like to be a British Muslim? full It's Not Just Cricket What is it like to be a British Muslim? Aatif is back! He, Matt and Azeem have a wide ranging chat about what it's like to be a Muslim in the UK. Azeem recalls his experiences of trying to fit in as a cricketer by drinking alcohol and the three of them discuss how Islamophobia has been steadily rising since 9/11. This one covers everything from politics to religion to comedy, and a little bit of cricket too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Aatif is back! He, Matt and Azeem have a wide ranging chat about what it's like to be a Muslim in the UK. Azeem recalls his experiences of trying to fit in as a cricketer by drinking alcohol and the three of them discuss how Islamophobia has been steadily rising since 9/11. This one covers everything from politics to religion to comedy, and a little bit of cricket too!

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]]> 3002 A new era for India's T20 side and Atkinson's dilemma JImmy Anderson has retired - it was a totally understandable decision but in sport, and life, are we obsessed with age and telling people to stop doing things that they can still do very well? Should Gus Atkinson be patient and follow the example set by the top Australian fast bowlers? Meanwhile, India is entering a new era of T20 cricket with no Kohli, Rohit or Jadeja - so who should be the new captain, who will be the next batting superstars and with Gautam Gambhir as Head Coach will they become a more aggressive side? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:30:00 -0000 A new era for India's T20 side and Atkinson's dilemma full It's Not Just Cricket A new era for India's T20 side and Atkinson's dilemma JImmy Anderson has retired - it was a totally understandable decision but in sport, and life, are we obsessed with age and telling people to stop doing things that they can still do very well? Should Gus Atkinson be patient and follow the example set by the top Australian fast bowlers? Meanwhile, India is entering a new era of T20 cricket with no Kohli, Rohit or Jadeja - so who should be the new captain, who will be the next batting superstars and with Gautam Gambhir as Head Coach will they become a more aggressive side? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices JImmy Anderson has retired - it was a totally understandable decision but in sport, and life, are we obsessed with age and telling people to stop doing things that they can still do very well? Should Gus Atkinson be patient and follow the example set by the top Australian fast bowlers? Meanwhile, India is entering a new era of T20 cricket with no Kohli, Rohit or Jadeja - so who should be the new captain, who will be the next batting superstars and with Gautam Gambhir as Head Coach will they become a more aggressive side?

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]]> 2144 Jimmy's last dance and arguments over BazBall Matt & Azeem preview Jimmy Anderson's final Test and argue about the Ben Stokes v Tim Paine spat - is BazBall really 'saving' Test cricket?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 10 Jul 2024 05:30:00 -0000 Jimmy's last dance and arguments over BazBall full It's Not Just Cricket Jimmy's last dance and arguments over BazBall Matt & Azeem preview Jimmy Anderson's final Test and argue about the Ben Stokes v Tim Paine spat - is BazBall really 'saving' Test cricket?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Matt & Azeem preview Jimmy Anderson's final Test and argue about the Ben Stokes v Tim Paine spat - is BazBall really 'saving' Test cricket?!

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]]> 2246 Awesome Afghanistan Matt and Azeem look ahead to the T20 World Cup Semi Finals and reflect on Afghanistan's arrival at the big time. What was Gulbadin Naib doing though?! Also, is Rohit the Brian Lara to Virat's Sachin Tendulkar? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 26 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0000 Awesome Afghanistan full It's Not Just Cricket Awesome Afghanistan Matt and Azeem look ahead to the T20 World Cup Semi Finals and reflect on Afghanistan's arrival at the big time. What was Gulbadin Naib doing though?! Also, is Rohit the Brian Lara to Virat's Sachin Tendulkar? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Matt and Azeem look ahead to the T20 World Cup Semi Finals and reflect on Afghanistan's arrival at the big time. What was Gulbadin Naib doing though?! Also, is Rohit the Brian Lara to Virat's Sachin Tendulkar?

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]]> 1909 The John Blain situation and T20 World Cup Super 8s predictions Matt & Azeem debate who will go through to the Semi Finals of the T20 World Cup and whether the pitches almost ruined the whole spectacle or actually made the games more exciting. And stand by for Azeem's thoughts on Cricket Scotland's shambolic way of dealing with racism allegations and the reasons why he hasn't released some of his own evidence to the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0000 The John Blain situation and T20 World Cup Super 8s predictions full It's Not Just Cricket The John Blain situation and T20 World Cup Super 8s predictions Matt & Azeem debate who will go through to the Semi Finals of the T20 World Cup and whether the pitches almost ruined the whole spectacle or actually made the games more exciting. And stand by for Azeem's thoughts on Cricket Scotland's shambolic way of dealing with racism allegations and the reasons why he hasn't released some of his own evidence to the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Matt & Azeem debate who will go through to the Semi Finals of the T20 World Cup and whether the pitches almost ruined the whole spectacle or actually made the games more exciting. And stand by for Azeem's thoughts on Cricket Scotland's shambolic way of dealing with racism allegations and the reasons why he hasn't released some of his own evidence to the public.

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]]> 2429 Sanjay Bhandari - Kick It Out Sanjay Bhandari is Chair of Kick It Out, UK sport's most recognised and respected anti discrimination charity. He tells Matt and Azeem why Kick It Out's work is so necessary in football and the reasons why they won't be working in cricket at the same level for the time being. With England having just left for the Euros he insists that teams should walk off the pitch when black players are racially abused, but it's up to those in charge to empower the players to do it. He also has some very interesting thoughts on online abuse and how social media platforms can do a lot more to prevent it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 11 Jun 2024 23:56:00 -0000 Sanjay Bhandari - Kick It Out full It's Not Just Cricket Sanjay Bhandari - Kick It Out Sanjay Bhandari is Chair of Kick It Out, UK sport's most recognised and respected anti discrimination charity. He tells Matt and Azeem why Kick It Out's work is so necessary in football and the reasons why they won't be working in cricket at the same level for the time being. With England having just left for the Euros he insists that teams should walk off the pitch when black players are racially abused, but it's up to those in charge to empower the players to do it. He also has some very interesting thoughts on online abuse and how social media platforms can do a lot more to prevent it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sanjay Bhandari is Chair of Kick It Out, UK sport's most recognised and respected anti discrimination charity. He tells Matt and Azeem why Kick It Out's work is so necessary in football and the reasons why they won't be working in cricket at the same level for the time being. With England having just left for the Euros he insists that teams should walk off the pitch when black players are racially abused, but it's up to those in charge to empower the players to do it. He also has some very interesting thoughts on online abuse and how social media platforms can do a lot more to prevent it.

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]]> 3501 Aatif Nawaz - World Cup shocks, comedy and Essex Aatif Nawaz is a rare breed - a comedian who can commentate on cricket. He, Matt and Azeem get into why having more teams makes the T20 World Cup better, which of the underdogs could upset one of the big boys and what might happen when India meet Pakistan in New York. With Essex just having been charged with failing to deal with systemic racist abuse they look at what the punishment could be - Azeem reveals he has spoken to those who were abused and totally understands why they don't want to go public about it, after the toll it took on him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:26:00 -0000 Aatif Nawaz - World Cup shocks, comedy and Essex full It's Not Just Cricket Aatif Nawaz - World Cup shocks, comedy and Essex Aatif Nawaz is a rare breed - a comedian who can commentate on cricket. He, Matt and Azeem get into why having more teams makes the T20 World Cup better, which of the underdogs could upset one of the big boys and what might happen when India meet Pakistan in New York. With Essex just having been charged with failing to deal with systemic racist abuse they look at what the punishment could be - Azeem reveals he has spoken to those who were abused and totally understands why they don't want to go public about it, after the toll it took on him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Aatif Nawaz is a rare breed - a comedian who can commentate on cricket. He, Matt and Azeem get into why having more teams makes the T20 World Cup better, which of the underdogs could upset one of the big boys and what might happen when India meet Pakistan in New York. With Essex just having been charged with failing to deal with systemic racist abuse they look at what the punishment could be - Azeem reveals he has spoken to those who were abused and totally understands why they don't want to go public about it, after the toll it took on him.

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]]> 3004 Michael Holding, it's been a while! When Michael Holding speaks, people listen. Briefly interrupting his quiet life in Grand Cayman, Mikey takes us back to his famous speech in the wake of the George Floyd murder and once again puts forward his incedibly powerful and coherent views on racism. He, Azeem and Matt also discuss whether cancel culture actually hinders the fight against racism. And don't worry, Mikey doesn't hold back on his opinions on the future of cricket too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 29 May 2024 06:24:00 -0000 Michael Holding, it's been a while! full It's Not Just Cricket Michael Holding, it's been a while! When Michael Holding speaks, people listen. Briefly interrupting his quiet life in Grand Cayman, Mikey takes us back to his famous speech in the wake of the George Floyd murder and once again puts forward his incedibly powerful and coherent views on racism. He, Azeem and Matt also discuss whether cancel culture actually hinders the fight against racism. And don't worry, Mikey doesn't hold back on his opinions on the future of cricket too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices When Michael Holding speaks, people listen. Briefly interrupting his quiet life in Grand Cayman, Mikey takes us back to his famous speech in the wake of the George Floyd murder and once again puts forward his incedibly powerful and coherent views on racism. He, Azeem and Matt also discuss whether cancel culture actually hinders the fight against racism. And don't worry, Mikey doesn't hold back on his opinions on the future of cricket too!

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]]> 3638 Pakistan Special with Mickey Arthur and Urooj Mumtaz With England about to take on Pakistan in a vital series before the T20 World Cup Mickey Arthur and Urooj Mumtaz join Matt and Azeem to preview the series and debate Pakistan's curious squad selection for the World Cup. Mickey gives us the inside track on the chaos behind the surface of Pakistan cricket and Urooj pleads for more support for women playing the sport in the country. A fascinating insight into a place with a fascinating and complex relationship with the great game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 22 May 2024 06:00:00 -0000 Pakistan Special with Mickey Arthur and Urooj Mumtaz full It's Not Just Cricket Pakistan Special with Mickey Arthur and Urooj Mumtaz With England about to take on Pakistan in a vital series before the T20 World Cup Mickey Arthur and Urooj Mumtaz join Matt and Azeem to preview the series and debate Pakistan's curious squad selection for the World Cup. Mickey gives us the inside track on the chaos behind the surface of Pakistan cricket and Urooj pleads for more support for women playing the sport in the country. A fascinating insight into a place with a fascinating and complex relationship with the great game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices With England about to take on Pakistan in a vital series before the T20 World Cup Mickey Arthur and Urooj Mumtaz join Matt and Azeem to preview the series and debate Pakistan's curious squad selection for the World Cup. Mickey gives us the inside track on the chaos behind the surface of Pakistan cricket and Urooj pleads for more support for women playing the sport in the country. A fascinating insight into a place with a fascinating and complex relationship with the great game.

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]]> 3242 IPL Special with Danny Morrison Legendary (and utterly bonkers) IPL Commentator Danny Morrison tells Matt why he'd love to chat to MS Dhoni one more time to convince him to keep playing and how Bollywood stars are in awe of the ex Indian captain. He also lifts the lid on his eccentric commentary style, reveals which young players he thinks will be future stars and why bowlers need more help in the IPL. If you like the Indian Premier League, you'll like this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 20 May 2024 06:00:00 -0000 IPL Special with Danny Morrison full It's Not Just Cricket IPL Special with Danny Morrison Legendary (and utterly bonkers) IPL Commentator Danny Morrison tells Matt why he'd love to chat to MS Dhoni one more time to convince him to keep playing and how Bollywood stars are in awe of the ex Indian captain. He also lifts the lid on his eccentric commentary style, reveals which young players he thinks will be future stars and why bowlers need more help in the IPL. If you like the Indian Premier League, you'll like this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Legendary (and utterly bonkers) IPL Commentator Danny Morrison tells Matt why he'd love to chat to MS Dhoni one more time to convince him to keep playing and how Bollywood stars are in awe of the ex Indian captain. He also lifts the lid on his eccentric commentary style, reveals which young players he thinks will be future stars and why bowlers need more help in the IPL. If you like the Indian Premier League, you'll like this!

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]]> 1668 England after Jimmy and T20 cricket changed forever Matt tries to convince Azeem (with tongue slightly in cheek!) that Jimmy Anderson is the greatest Test bowler of all time and they discuss what England's bowling attack will look like without him. Plus, has the way T20 cricket is played been changed forever by this year's IPL? Azeem also reveals he fell asleep while driving more than once during his playing days! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 15 May 2024 06:00:00 -0000 England after Jimmy and T20 cricket changed forever full It's Not Just Cricket England after Jimmy and T20 cricket changed forever Matt tries to convince Azeem (with tongue slightly in cheek!) that Jimmy Anderson is the greatest Test bowler of all time and they discuss what England's bowling attack will look like without him. Plus, has the way T20 cricket is played been changed forever by this year's IPL? Azeem also reveals he fell asleep while driving more than once during his playing days! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Matt tries to convince Azeem (with tongue slightly in cheek!) that Jimmy Anderson is the greatest Test bowler of all time and they discuss what England's bowling attack will look like without him. Plus, has the way T20 cricket is played been changed forever by this year's IPL? Azeem also reveals he fell asleep while driving more than once during his playing days!

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]]> 3363 Monty Panesar and George Dobell In this episode Monty Panesar tells us how he became a candidate to become a Member of Parliament and that he probably should've done a bit more research before his first political interviews with the media. He also fancies making a comeback into professional cricket at 42 years old and still harbours ambitions of being the next Piers Morgan! Cricket writer George Dobell gives us his thoughts on Monty, private investment into the Hundred and exclusively reveals that England are about to refuse to play one particular country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 08 May 2024 07:10:00 -0000 Monty Panesar and George Dobell full It's Not Just Cricket Monty Panesar and George Dobell In this episode Monty Panesar tells us how he became a candidate to become a Member of Parliament and that he probably should've done a bit more research before his first political interviews with the media. He also fancies making a comeback into professional cricket at 42 years old and still harbours ambitions of being the next Piers Morgan! Cricket writer George Dobell gives us his thoughts on Monty, private investment into the Hundred and exclusively reveals that England are about to refuse to play one particular country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this episode Monty Panesar tells us how he became a candidate to become a Member of Parliament and that he probably should've done a bit more research before his first political interviews with the media. He also fancies making a comeback into professional cricket at 42 years old and still harbours ambitions of being the next Piers Morgan! Cricket writer George Dobell gives us his thoughts on Monty, private investment into the Hundred and exclusively reveals that England are about to refuse to play one particular country.

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]]> 4027 Azeem speaks out Azeem tells Matt how threats to his family and constant abuse has forced him to leave the UK for Dubai. Even though he is a former England Under 19 Captain, the experience has led to him finding it hard to connect with the country he was born in and loved. Despite this, he still loves cricket and the two of them chew the fat on a few issues in the game such as the incredible run scoring in the IPL, how England solve their team balance issue at the T20 World Cup and whether the Kookaburra ball experiment in County cricket actually worked! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 01 May 2024 06:00:00 -0000 Azeem speaks out full It's Not Just Cricket Azeem speaks out Azeem tells Matt how threats to his family and constant abuse has forced him to leave the UK for Dubai. Even though he is a former England Under 19 Captain, the experience has led to him finding it hard to connect with the country he was born in and loved. Despite this, he still loves cricket and the two of them chew the fat on a few issues in the game such as the incredible run scoring in the IPL, how England solve their team balance issue at the T20 World Cup and whether the Kookaburra ball experiment in County cricket actually worked! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Azeem tells Matt how threats to his family and constant abuse has forced him to leave the UK for Dubai. Even though he is a former England Under 19 Captain, the experience has led to him finding it hard to connect with the country he was born in and loved. Despite this, he still loves cricket and the two of them chew the fat on a few issues in the game such as the incredible run scoring in the IPL, how England solve their team balance issue at the T20 World Cup and whether the Kookaburra ball experiment in County cricket actually worked!

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]]> 2524 Trailer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 27 Apr 2024 11:20:51 -0000 Welcome to It's Not Just Cricket trailer 1 1 It's Not Just Cricket Welcome to It's Not Just Cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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