
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 | Weekly | Episodes | 122 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CricketSports | |||

So Ben Stokes is no longer an International cricketer but with no obvious candidates, who will replace him as Test captain?! Azeem's vote goes to Ollie Pope - is he really a viable option? Plus, is this finally the end for Rob Key and Brendon McCullu... more
So Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are back for the 3rd Test. But if they were cleared of any wrongdoing why did they have to miss the 2nd Test in the first place? Has Stokes been treated badly in all this when he should have been backed?
Kohli and Rohi... more
2 England players get in trouble at a nightclub again - could this be the end of Ben Stokes as Test Captain? If it is, can Harry Brook really be given the Captaincy in these circumstances?
Meanwhile, a ruthless decision in India as Suryakumar Yadav ... more
Another IPL season done but was this one that has changed the way T20 cricket is played? Times change but Virat Kohli is still at the top of the game - appreciate this genius while you can! Are we in danger of making spinners irrelevant though with p... 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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Two discussed hosts bring sharp, opinionated cricket coverage with a broader lens on sport, culture, and governance. Across episodes, topics frequently center on leadership decisions in cricket, domestic and international governance, player welfare and culture, and the business side of the game (franchise ownership, sponsorship, and media dynamics). The format blends deep domain knowledge with candid banter between two long-running voices and regular high-profile guests, delivering timely takes on current events and ongoing cricket politics. Notable strengths include a willingness to challenge norms, a strong network of industry contacts, and a balance of rigorous analysis with accessible, entertaining discussion that often extends beyond o... more
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Recent guests on It’s Not Just Cricket include:
1. Azeem Rafiq
2. Michael Carberry
3. Tawhid Qureshi
4. Toby Tarrant
5. Jon Norman
6. Joe Moore
7. Glenn Maxwell
8. Adam Collins
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