
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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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
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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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 ... more
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 Ju... more
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Great show, some healthy and constructive debate on some big issues facing the game - well worth a listen
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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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Recent guests on It’s Not Just Cricket include:
1. Glenn Maxwell
2. Adam Collins
3. Moeen Ali
4. Aamer Anwar
5. Nikesh Rughani
6. Dr. Tom Brown
7. Abhinav Mukund
8. Behram Qazi
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