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The Cricketer
England
Test Cricket
Cricket
England Cricket Team
Ben Stokes
India
Ashes Series
New Zealand
Pakistan
Australia
Joe Root
County Cricket
Ashes
Harry Brook
Jamie Smith
Jacob Bethel
Village Cup
The Hundred
Lord's
International Cricket

The Cricketer Podcast channel is where you will find everything from the latest #AskGeorge to James Coyne's documentary on cricket in America and Huw Turbervill's 'Huw Meets...' series.

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Latest Episodes

Former Leicestershire allrounder Rob Taylor, now Uppingham School’s director of cricket, shares his journey from schoolboy player to county professional and international cricketer with Scotland.

From vying with David Willey for a spot on Northampto... more

Henry Blofeld talks about his favourite cricket books with Huw Turbervill.

His admiration for WG Grace comes across. “What an extraordinary man WG was,” he tells The Cricketer editor. “He was a phenomenal cricketer, and I still, to this day, think t... more

Chris Woakes believes "England have turned the corner" and is backing them to win in South Africa before regaining the Ashes. "I would always back England to win a home Ashes. I know we've drawn the last two, but I think in home conditions, as long a... more

Would scrapping promotion and relegation in lower leagues improve behaviour? Oscar and Dave discuss the idea proposed by former Sussex and Nottinghamshire batter Chris Nash in the October issue of The Cricket Magazine.

Plus, a roundup of all the tig... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Taylor
Former Leicestershire allrounder and Scotland international, now director of cricket at Uppingham School.
Uppingham School
Episode: Leicestershire, World Cups… and army cadets with Sam Northeast
Henry Blofeld
Cricket commentator and writer
Episode: Huw Meets... Henry Blofeld
Chris Woakes
England international cricketer and Warwickshire player, author of The Wizard
Warwickshire County Cricket Club
Episode: Huw Meets... Chris Woakes
Graham Walker
Cricket coach and administrator who has organized cricket tours for over 20 years
Smile Group Travel
Episode: The 2026 club cricket season review
Conner Haddow
Buckinghamshire captain and star bowler in National Counties Cricket
Buckinghamshire, National Counties Cricket
Episode: National Counties life and Scarborough curry houses | The Cricketer Magazine Podcast
Chris Cowdrey
Former Kent and England captain
Kent County Cricket Club; England national team
Episode: Huw Meets... Chris Cowdrey
Alex Shirai-Patmore
Japan's wicket keeper who learned cricket in England
Japan Cricket Association
Episode: Sushi, Sheffield, Japan & Joe Root | The Cricketer Magazine Podcast
Jonty Rhodes
Former South Africa cricketer and renowned fielder
Episode: Huw meets... Jonty Rhodes
Oli Ralph
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Episode: A review of the Cawston Press Village Cup final

Hosts

Huw Turbervill
Editor of The Cricketer Magazine
James Coyne
Cricket journalist and magazine contributor

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Hi

    Great. The tone is perfect. Its boring then it’s magic! It’s cricket

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Celine12!
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Inane and unlistenable

    Sadly, Ask George is almost unlistenable when Mel js on with George. It’s just full of inane ‘jokes’.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tommy Mas
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Ask George …

    Must listen ! A fabulous pod, love the new 15 minutes with George pods

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WDL Noble
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Dobell is such a patronising prick

    Dobell is constantly interrupting, undermining, and patronising Mel. It’s gross. Honestly don’t know why she puts up with it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Haggerston
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Pound for pound best daily test review pods

    Just make them longer. 15mins isn’t enough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chayley91
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Sound quality is a recurring concern for some listeners and can make episodes difficult to follow.
Some listeners find the host interaction interruptive or patronising, particularly in discussions involving Mel.
Reactions to the Ask George format are sharply divided, with praise for its short episodes and criticism of the joking.
Listeners value the concise, regular cricket analysis and want some installments to run longer.

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Apple Podcasts
#89
United States/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#46
Canada/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#46
United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#129
Australia/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#9
Israel/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#18
Austria/Sports/Cricket

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Huw Meets... Henry Blofeld
Q: Did you laugh about the connection, your name?
Blofeld recounts how Ian Fleming explained that he found the Blofeld surname in a club membership list while looking for a suitably evil name for a character in Thunderball.
Huw Meets... Henry Blofeld
Q: How was your summer of watching cricket? Did you get to see much?
Blofeld says his eyesight has deteriorated, making it difficult to watch matches in person, but binoculars still let him commentate on charity games. He follows Test cricket on television and in newspapers.
Leicestershire, World Cups… and army cadets with Sam Northeast
Q: Would you like to see potentially Leicestershire men play a first team game at Uppingham? Is that something that could happen?
Taylor says Uppingham has a suitable wicket and facilities, but hosting a first-team match would depend on the school and Leicestershire, with crowd logistics in a small town a potential challenge.
Leicestershire, World Cups… and army cadets with Sam Northeast
Q: Can you just explain for our viewers and listeners a little bit about your background in cricket, please?
Taylor describes starting out at a small Northamptonshire club, developing through strong school cricket at Maidwell Hall and Harrow, and eventually playing professionally for Leicestershire and internationally for Scotland.
The 2026 club cricket season review
Q: Are there particular tour destinations that you think are real hotspots and that you'd recommend?
Walker recommends destinations including South Africa, Sri Lanka, the Caribbean, Jersey, and Guernsey, while suggesting that clubs try a domestic tour first.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cricketer

What is The Cricketer about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Cricket journalism, match analysis and long-form interviews sit side by side, covering international and county cricket as well as the club game. Regular contributors Huw Turbervill and James Coyne bring a journalist's perspective to team selection, tactics, governance and cricket culture, with listener questions shaping some of the discussion. Interview guests range from current and former international players to county figures, coaches, commentators and club cricket specialists. Conversations often extend beyond match results to career turning points, player development, coaching, cricket's growth in new regions and the stories behind the sport. The mix of magazine-style features, focused interviews and informal analysis offers both info... more

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1. Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show
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3. Wisden Cricket Weekly
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Recent guests on The Cricketer include:

1. Rob Taylor
2. Henry Blofeld
3. Chris Woakes
4. Graham Walker
5. Conner Haddow
6. Chris Cowdrey
7. Alex Shirai-Patmore
8. Jonty Rhodes

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