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It’s Not Just Cricket

It's Not Just Cricket
T20 World Cup
Jimmy Anderson
Cricket
IPL
Pakistan Cricket
England Cricket Team
Ben Stokes
T20 Cricket
Afghanistan
Australia
Rohit Sharma
Player Welfare
Professional Cricketers Association
Indian Premier League
Racism In Cricket
Racism
USA
India's T20 Team
Colin Graves
Yorkshire County Cricket Club

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 ... more

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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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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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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 ... more

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 -... more

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Recent Guests

Glenn Maxwell
Australian cricketer, author of 'The Showman'
Episode: What is Glenn Maxwell really like?!
Adam Collins
Cricket writer, commentator, and host of the Final Word podcast
Final Word podcast
Episode: Adam Collins on the future of cricket
Moeen Ali
British-Asian cricketer and former England player, known for speaking on racism issues.
England Cricket
Episode: IPL catch up and Moeen speaks out
Aamer Anwar
Political activist and lawyer, prominent in Scotland for advocating against institutional racism in sports
Represented Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh
Episode: The Cricket Scotland racism affair that won't go away
Nikesh Rughani
Regular voice on BBC's cricket coverage and former sports journalist of the year at the Asian Media Awards.
BBC
Episode: Nikesh Rughani
Dr. Tom Brown
An educator and researcher specializing in cricket development and talent identification.
South Asian Cricket Academy
Episode: Tom Brown on SACA
Abhinav Mukund
Former test cricketer for India, commentator, and presenter
Episode: Abhinav Mukund on cricket in India
Aatif Nawaz
Commentator and cricket pundit, celebrating his 40th birthday during the podcast
BBC Test Match Special
Episode: Aatif Nawaz on Pak v Eng & life on tour
Behram Qazi
Esteemed Pakistani writer and podcaster
Independent
Episode: Pakistan v England Preview

Hosts

Matt Kabir Floyd
Co-host and broadcaster with extensive experience in sports commentary, particularly focused on cricket. Known for his engaging and opinionated style.
Azeem Rafiq
Co-host and commentator known for his candid insights on cricket and social justice issues, especially concerning racism in the sport. He is notably recognized for his activism and personal experiences.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Best cricket podcast since All Out!

    Great show, some healthy and constructive debate on some big issues facing the game - well worth a listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KandidKiwi
    Australia2 years ago

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The podcast is praised for tackling significant social issues affecting sports, particularly around racism and mental health.
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Audiences enjoy the dynamic and often vociferous discussions between the hosts, which make for entertaining and thought-provoking content.

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#50
United States/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#59
United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#113
India/Sports/Cricket

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Nikesh Rughani
Q: Do you think now is a good time to be a broadcaster from British Asian descent?
It's a good time in terms of opportunities, but there are still barriers and issues of unconscious bias in senior management.
Nikesh Rughani
Q: What advice would you give to listeners from the South Asian community who are looking to build a career in sports journalism?
Get as much experience as early as possible, network, and do work for free to establish contacts and gain experience.
Adam Collins on the future of cricket
Q: Do you think we could get to a situation where we don't even have white ball bilateral series?
Yes, it's possible that parliamentary series could disappear given the competitive scheduling landscape.
Adam Collins on the future of cricket
Q: Is cricket going to become more like football, where all the power and interest is in domestic cricket?
Yes, it feels like cricket is heading towards a model similar to football, where domestic cricket may dominate.
Adam Collins on the future of cricket
Q: Given where cricket is now compared to 10 years ago, do you think it's changed more than any other sport?
Cricket has undergone more rapid changes compared to other sports, evolving significantly each year.

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A sports podcast that offers an engaging mix of cricket and broader sports issues beyond the pitch, highlighting high-profile stories, controversies, and debates from the world of cricket. The hosts, Azeem Rafiq and Matt Kabir Floyd, bring diverse perspectives shaped by their backgrounds and experiences, leading to lively discussions about both on-field performance and off-field politics. Regularly featuring notable guests, the podcast is known for its candid dialogue and commitment to tackling pressing issues, especially those related to racism and mental health in sports, making it a unique and thought-provoking listen for sports enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.

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2. Adam Collins
3. Moeen Ali
4. Aamer Anwar
5. Nikesh Rughani
6. Dr. Tom Brown
7. Abhinav Mukund
8. Aatif Nawaz

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