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98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast

98 Not Out - the cricket podcast
The Hundred
County Championship
T20 Blast
Essex County Cricket Club
Essex Cricket
England Cricket Team
Cricket
County Cricket
ECB
Australia
The Ashes
Ashes
England
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
John Player League
Lancashire
T20 World Cup
The Cricketer
Test Cricket
Perth, Australia

‘98 Not Out’ is a podcast that brings the latest news and discussion about the national and international cricket scene all year round, featuring guest interviews with the likes of Mark Butcher, Nasser Hussain, Henry Blofeld, David Gower and David “Bumble” Lloyd. ‘98 Not Out’ will give you the cricket fix you need. ‘98 Not Out’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podc... more

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Teams are jostling for position at both ends of the County Championship Division One table, with the spots for champions and relegation still all to play for. Games are coming thick and fast and many outcomes are pivoting on a particularly good or ba... more

The blistering English Summer has come to an end with heavy - but much needed - rain coming to disrupt the cricketing calendar. Nonetheless, our intrepid panel members were out and about, braving the weather to catch whatever county matches they coul... more

Red ball cricket is back and our panel is here to report on the games they have been watching:

Harry Everett and Dan Haggar on Somerset v Essex

David Wright and Barrie Funnell on Surrey v Notts

Oliver Hawke on Leicestershire v Glamorgan

Craig Tra... more

Leicestershire and Middlesex will battle it out in the Metro Bank One Day Cup Final at Trent Bridge on the 21st of September. We hear from Oliver Hawke and David Wright, who were at Grace Road and Radlett respectively. Also at Radlett was Alex Gates ... more

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Recent Guests

Roland Butcher
Former cricketer and author; guest discussing Garfield Sobers and his book Breaking Barriers from Barbados to England and back
Former Middlesex and Barbados cricketer; author
Episode: ROLAND BUTCHER pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers
Phil Walker
Editor-in-Chief Wisden Cricket Monthly
Wisden Cricket Monthly
Episode: BEN STOKES RETIRES - Wisden's Phil Walker discusses...
David Griffin
Executive at Derbyshire County Cricket Club (guest on episode)
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Episode: BONUS: a catch up with David Griffin
Kitman Dan
Podcast persona
Episode: All the latest from The T20 Blast and news of problems at Lancashire and Middlesex!
Ian Lomax
Guest discussing Lancashire governance and fan/fan group history
Lancashire County Cricket Club (guest perspective)
Episode: Lancashire CCC, Blast attendances and Tim Brooks's new book!
Alex Gates
Durham reporter providing division two coverage
Durham
Episode: A look at Round 6 of the County Championship.
Ollie Hawke
Reporter covering Leicestershire vs Nottinghamshire
Episode: A Bank Holiday Weekend of County Championship cricket.
Carl Abbot
Hampshire/Somerset commentator or analyst referenced in discussion
Unclear from transcript
Episode: County Championship - Round 3
Nigel Jones
Surrey fan providing Surrey section insights
Surrey
Episode: Fans review Round 2 of the County Championship.

Hosts

Darren
Host of the cricket podcast shows (multiple episode references)
Oliver Hawke
Leicestershire county cricket observer and fan contributor
Barrie Funnell
Surrey commentator and regular guest

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • 好棒

    我好喜歡😘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    煮成的節目
    Taiwana year ago
  • Enjoying the podcast

    Great work, keep it up.

    Nice variety of guests and topical conversation on aspects of both county & international cricket.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Potty Barns
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Brilliant Pod!

    Great guests and love Darren’s relaxed and easy questioning style … really professionally done so glad I found it ! Would love longer versions too !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jane_tymon
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Best radio cricket show around

    Excellent show, the range of guests are superb

    Presented and produced very well by Daren

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniel Haggar
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Guests bring broad cricket expertise and inside stories.
Host keeps conversations relaxed and accessible while covering topical issues.
Strong mix of high-profile and local voices keeps content fresh and grounded.

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Apple Podcasts
#29
United States/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#28
Canada/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#39
United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#119
Australia/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#4
Taiwan/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#74
New Zealand/Sports/Cricket

Talking Points

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VIDEO: Nick Friend on the proposed changes to the T20 Blast.
Q: What are the most significant changes being proposed for the T20 Blast, and what problems are they trying to solve?
The changes center on reintroducing a three-group structure to reduce the number of games each team plays while ensuring a clearer, more saleable schedule. The aim is to shorten travel, improve player welfare, and create a more coherent progression from group stages to knockout rounds, which should help fans follow the tournament more easily and potentially boost attendance.
VIDEO: Don Topley talks MCCF and North Stars!
Q: What is the MCCF, how did it originate, and how did it perform this summer?
It started in 1999 as a cricket festival for under-11s, expanded to multiple age groups, and this year featured 22 teams over two weeks, engaging thousands of youngsters and producing several future professionals; it remains a flagship development platform.
VIDEO: "The Grumbler" talks about recent events at Essex Cricket.
Q: What is the guest's view on the role of volunteers and board members in county cricket today?
Volunteers and board members are essential but under pressure; supporters should back them, participate constructively, and recognize the significant time and effort they contribute to keeping clubs alive.
VIDEO: "The Grumbler" talks about recent events at Essex Cricket.
Q: How does the discussion about County Championship reform affect Essex and other non-host counties?
There is concern that reforms favor top teams and additional formats like the Hundred, risking a two-tier system where smaller counties struggle to compete or even survive financially.
VIDEO: "The Grumbler" talks about recent events at Essex Cricket.
Q: What are the main factors keeping Essex afloat this season despite injuries and a tough schedule?
Key players have stepped up, the club has leaned on a core group, and the coaching staff, led by Chris Silverwood, has managed youth within a tight budget while staying focused on staying up.

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What is 98 Not Out about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the English and international cricket landscape, with a steady rotation of guests who bring on-field memories, tactical analysis, governance implications, and development stories across men's and women's cricket. Episodes commonly weave match roundups from county and domestic formats with wide-ranging discussions on leadership, scheduling, attendance, media coverage, and the evolving role of women's cricket brands and participation. A notable strength is the mix of former players, journalists, county insiders, and industry guests who offer practical insights, fan perspectives, and behind-the-scenes context that helps listeners understand how the sport is evolving from grassroots clubs to national teams. The format often... more

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1. Roland Butcher
2. Phil Walker
3. David Griffin
4. Kitman Dan
5. Ian Lomax
6. Alex Gates
7. Ollie Hawke
8. Carl Abbot

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