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June 4 · 12 min
Will this pitch be investigated?
AskGeorge is brought to you in association with Gullivers Sports Travel. Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/4hr55yh8 Larwood 100: LIVE! ➡️ thecricketer.com/larwood You can get all of George and the team's exclusives – and more! – at your fingertips by subscribing to The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month. Just click the link below! 🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud 📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4d Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 1 · 26 min
Kent's fresh bid to find untapped talent
In Canterbury, cricket’s the biggest sport in town – but how are Kent taking advantage of that? The Canterbury Academy is a state school that has already produced county and international players including Darcey Carter, Ryan Davies, Jaydn Denly and Alexa Stonehouse. The school’s director of sport, Phil Relf, joins the podcast to discuss their new official link with Kent – and why schools cricket is thriving across the county. Find out more about how Edwin Doran Sports Tours can help your school or club by calling 0203 617 7983 or visiting https://www.edwindoran.com/ The Cricketer's schools coverage is brought to you in association with our friends at Durant Sports. To find out more about Durant's design, production, and installation of cricket ground equipment and cricket netting systems for both indoor and outdoor use, visit DurantSports.co.uk Sign up here for just £1 to read the latest school cricket news and much, much more besides: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscribe/the-cricketer-magazine/digital Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Music by https://www.bensound.com Artist: Marcus P. License code: EEQ0Z7AM6NGGKZJV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22 · 32 min
Snapping England… and Geoff Boycott punk | The Cricketer Magazine Podcast
Gareth Copley-Jones has photographed England across the globe for two decades and a selection of his favourite snaps feature in the June issue of The Cricketer – out now. Gareth tells deputy editor James Coyne his favourite stories from tours over the years and discusses the art of capturing the perfect cricket photo. James is also joined by editor Huw Turbervill to chat about the international summer ahead, what else you can expect from the new issue of the magazine… and the punk band inspired by Geoffrey Boycott. Buy our June issue here: https://tinyurl.com/44u7yv3c Get your next three issues for £10 here: https://tinyurl.com/2a7zwxkv James and Huw look ahead to our very special Harold Larwood-themed live show too. Get your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/mtjbwxx8 More details on Picture of England by Gareth Copley-Jones can be found here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/picture-england Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15 · 28 min
Northants' new base, overseas pros, and pre-match butties
Should a double centurion be fined for selfish batting? Oscar Ress and David Sharman look at the UK club cricket scene’s most interesting stories – and round up the quirkier tales from the early rounds of the Cawston Press Village Cup. The Cricketer Club Podcast is brought to you in association with BOLA. Check out their range of bowling machines and other equipment here: https://www.bola.co.uk/ Award-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below! 🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud 📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4d Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Music by: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: Y3U5A1W6AMKP0JCK Artist: : Marcus P. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 30 · 23 min
The state school Test cricketer factory
Strabane Academy have produced four international cricketers for two different nations in recent times… but don't quite know why. They're also the first side through to the national rounds of the new Knight-Stokes Cup for state schools. Former first-class player Niall McDonnell, Strabane's head of PE, joins us to discuss their success and why cricket is "in the blood" in their part of Northern Ireland. The Cricketer's schools coverage is brought to you in association with our friends at Durant Sports. To find out more about Durant's design, production, and installation of cricket ground equipment and cricket netting systems for both indoor and outdoor use, visit DurantSports.co.uk Sign up here for just £1 to read the latest school cricket news and much, much more besides: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscribe/the-cricketer-magazine/digital Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Music by https://www.bensound.com Artist: Marcus P. License code: EEQ0Z7AM6NGGKZJV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 23 · 34 min
France’s crazy cricket history | The Cricketer Magazine Podcast
From Nazi-occupied clubs to "ghost games", the history of cricket in France – technically cricket’s defending Olympic silver medallists – is both intriguing and controversial. Deputy editor James Coyne sits down with France 24’s Peter O’Brien to examine the curious past, present and future of cricket across the Channel. Plus, James and editor Huw Turbervill discuss our County Championship special issue and cricket’s other hot topics. ———— Buy our May issue here: https://tinyurl.com/44u7yv3c Get your next three issues for £10 here: https://tinyurl.com/2a7zwxkv Peter O’Brien’s coverage of France Cricket can be found here: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/focus/20231107-exclusive-alleged-fake-matches-plague-cricket-in-france and https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260408-unsanctioned-france-cricket-team-plays-international-tournament-amid-high-legal-risks ———— Intro music by Jon Linney Incidental music by piccadillykentus/freesound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 10 · 29 min
Cawston Press Village Cup preview | The Cricketer Club Cricket Podcast
Lewys Hill, captain of defending Village Cup champions Foxton Granta, joins the show for a special preview of this year’s tournament. Plus, we look at the weird and wonderful club cricket stories making the news at the moment. The Cricketer Club Cricket Podcast is brought to you in association with BOLA. Check out their range of bowling machines and other equipment here: https://www.bola.co.uk/ Sign up here for just £1 to read the latest school cricket news and much, much more besides: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscribe/the-cricketer-magazine/digital Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Music by: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: Y3U5A1W6AMKP0JCK Artist: : Marcus P. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 2 · 24 min
Coaching Bethell and a rare Lord's double
Former Warwickshire captain Michael Powell, head of cricket at Rugby School, has played a major role in developing England stars Jacob Bethell and Maia Bouchier. Here, he discusses their success, his passion for helping to make Rugby a regular venue for his old county, and how the private sector can help to revive cricket in state schools. The Cricketer's schools coverage is brought to you in association with our friends at Durant Sports. To find out more about Durant's design, production, and installation of cricket ground equipment and cricket netting systems for both indoor and outdoor use, visit DurantSports.co.uk Sign up here for just £1 to read the latest school cricket news and much, much more besides: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscribe/the-cricketer-magazine/digital Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Music by https://www.bensound.com Artist: Marcus P. License code: EEQ0Z7AM6NGGKZJV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 20 · 40 min
Vic Marks: Cardus, Somerset and the changing cricket media
Test Match Special's Vic Marks, formerly of England and Somerset, joins James Coyne for a chat about the life of master cricket writer Neville Cardus, about whom he has written for our April issue. Vic also looks as how cricket media has changed in his own time as a journalist - and previews his home county's chances in 2026. Plus, editor Huw Turbervill joins James to discuss the county season ahead and what's in our bumper April magazine - yes, that's the one with the world-famous summer fixtures wallchart! Buy our April issue here: https://tinyurl.com/44u7yv3c Get your next three issues for £10 here: https://tinyurl.com/2a7zwxkv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 3 · 24 min
How to become a county outground | The Cricketer Schools Podcast
Derbyshire returned to Repton School in 2025, 37 years after last staging a men’s professional game there. Repton’s Ian Pollock joins us to discuss how the school transformed itself into a List A cricket venue, gives his advice for other grounds seeking to host county games, and answers the question of whether a Championship game could be on the cards in the future… The Cricketer's schools coverage is brought to you in association with our friends at Durant Sports. To find out more about Durant's design, production, and installation of cricket ground equipment and cricket netting systems for both indoor and outdoor use, visit DurantSports.co.uk Sign up here for just £1 to read the latest school cricket news and much, much more besides: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscribe/the-cricketer-magazine/digital Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Music by https://www.bensound.com Artist: Marcus P. License code: EEQ0Z7AM6NGGKZJV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 20 · 32 min
Derek Pringle: Essex at 150 and strange tours | The Cricketer Magazine Podcast
Are Essex the Millwall of county cricket? Former England allrounder Derek Pringle speaks to James Coyne about the history of his old county – a subject he’s written about in our March issue – as well as his outground memories and strange pre-season tours. Plus, editor Huw Turbervill joins James for a chat about the counties' Hundred cash debate, and what else you’ll be able to find in this month’s magazine – out now! Buy our March issue here: https://tinyurl.com/44u7yv3c Get your next three issues for £10 here: https://tinyurl.com/2a7zwxkv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 4 · 28 min
Flintoff, Phil Neville, and why schools cricket matters (with Cristian Durant) | The Cricketer Schools Podcast
Former Leicestershire professional Cristian Durant joins David Sharman to talk about his playing career, as well as life after leaving the county game. Cristian also discusses his work in schools and offers his advice for young cricketers aiming to make the transition from playing for their school to turning professional. The Cricketer's schools coverage is brought to you in association with our friends at Durant Sports. To find out more about Durant's design, production, and installation of cricket ground equipment and cricket netting systems for both indoor and outdoor use, visit DurantSports.co.uk Sign up here for just £1 to read the latest school cricket news and much, much more besides: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscribe/the-cricketer-magazine/digital Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Music by https://www.bensound.com Artist: Marcus P. License code: EEQ0Z7AM6NGGKZJV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 26 · 17 min
Launching the Knight-Stokes Cup | Huw Meets... Michael Vaughan
Our editor Huw Turbervill speaks to former England captain Michael Vaughan to discuss his memories of playing schools cricket in Sheffield, his passion for improving cricket in state schools, and the launch of the new Knight-Stokes Cup with MCC. 📗 Pick up a copy of the latest magazine! ➡️ https://shop.thecricketer.com/current-issue Award-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below! 🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud 📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4d Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 23 · 26 min
Grade Cricket life as an English county player | The Cricketer Magazine Podcast
Nottinghamshire’s Joe Pocklington speaks to The Cricketer’s deputy editor James Coyne about the life of a county cricketer playing Grade Cricket in Sydney, a subject the left-arm spinner has written about for our February issue. Plus, editor Huw Turbervill joins James for a chat about England’s Ashes disaster, and what else you’ll be able to find in this month’s magazine – out now! Buy our February issue here: https://tinyurl.com/44u7yv3c Get your next three issues for £10 here: https://tinyurl.com/2a7zwxkv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 8 · 18 min
Australia seal 4-1 series victory | Ask George
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January 7 · 15 min
Brilliant Bethell hits maiden Test century | Ask George
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January 6 · 18 min
Have England learned anything? | Ask George
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January 5 · 14 min
The worst shot in the history of Test cricket? | Ask George
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January 4 · 17 min
Changes ahead for England? | Ask George
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Dec 27, 2025 · 15 min
England end 15-year wait | Ask George
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