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98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast
‘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 podcasts.
Episodes
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastTranterbirds Are Go!
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 EssexDavid Wright and…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastPreviews of the One Day Cup Final and a new chapter with England...
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…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastNew Essex Chair Rachel Lewis joins us plus all the latest from the One Day Cup.
Essex Cricket has elected Rachel Lewis as the new Chair at the club, the first woman to hold the position in the club's 150 year history. Here she tells us…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastOne Day Cup Fever! 100 overs beats 100 balls..,
As the heatwave continues, so does interest in the Metro Bank One Day Cup, with some great outground cricket being played under sunny skies in front of…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastThe One Day Cup, Windies win and "Click Bait"!
This week Oliver Hawke, Barrie Funnell and Dan Haggar join me to discuss the Metro Bank One Day Cup and the delights of watching cricket at beautiful out…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastROLAND BUTCHER pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers
The cricketing world was rocked with the sad news of the death of a true legend of the game, Sir Garfield Sobers. His dear friend Roland Butcher speaks about…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastA new name in women's cricket clothing.
Maiden Cricket is a company specialising in kit and equipment designed especially for women and girls who play cricket. Here Mia Rogers and Cat Black explain…
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It's a Knockout!
As the T20 Blast reaches the quarter final stage, our regular panel of supporters give their views on the progress of their counties. Dan Haggar wonders if…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastBLAST! We report on the latest action from the County T20s.
The games are coming thick and fast in the T20 Blast. Our panel of county cricket supporters are here to keep us up to speed!Barrie Funnell and David Wright on…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastBEN STOKES RETIRES - Wisden's Phil Walker discusses...
Ben Stokes has retired from international cricket with immediate effect. The announcement was made mid-way through the afternoon session on day 4 of the third…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastBONUS: a catch up with David Griffin
Here's a catchup with Derbyshire stalwart David Griffin aka "Griff". We talk about Derbyshire's fortunes, a look back to the summer of '76 and Michael…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastCOUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: has going top become a curse?
There's a pattern this season of teams going top of the table Div 1 to be soundly beaten the next game. The latest example being leaders Essex getting thumped…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastHalfway house in the County Championship.
We have reached the halfway point in the County Championship and Essex has assumed top spot after a superb win, featuring a double-ton from Jordan Cox, which…
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VIDEO: George Dobell reports on Rob Key's press conference
Rob Key has just given a press conference on the latest disciplinary transgression from the England camp. George Dobell from "The Cricketer: was there....
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastWhite ball...red ball...Dan Lawrence...Jordan Cox...it's all going on!
We cover a lot of ground this week, with an avalanche of T20 Blast games to get through, the return of the County Championship; Essex's winning streak…
98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast"What does the future hold for Ben Stokes?" PAUL NEWMAN from "The Athletic" reviews the first Test at Lord's.
One of the show's biggest supporters Paul Newman shares his thoughts on a very eventful first Test at Lord's, where England's win over New Zealand has raised…
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All the latest from The T20 Blast and news of problems at Lancashire and Middlesex!
So much going on! The T20 fixtures are coming thick and fast, there's an imminent - and brief - return to the County Championship and there's yet more trouble…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastENG v NZ preview with CHRIS STOCKS of The iPaper
After a dismal winter Down Under, England don the whites again to face New Zealand at the Home of Cricket. Chris Stocks from The iPaper joins me to preview the…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastLancashire CCC, Blast attendances and Tim Brooks's new book!
Lancashire CCC had their AGM last Sunday and by all accounts was a lively affair. With yet another SGM slated for 9.30am on Sunday 7th June, co-founder of the…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastRound 7 of the County Championship
The first block of county red ball fixtures is complete and, with one eye on The T20 Blast, our regular panel of fans give their view on the latest matches…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastA look at Round 6 of the County Championship.
With all counties now having played five games, things are getting interesting in the County Championship. Despite the weather, only one draw with the rest…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastA Bank Holiday Weekend of County Championship cricket.
County cricket supporters give their verdicts on the championship games, which just took place over the Bank Holiday weekend. This week, we hear from Oliver…
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Round 4 of the County Championship
The fourth round of the County Championship took place under blue skies, which largely turned out to be a batter's paradise. Here is a round up of what…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastBONUS: "The Grumbler" on the Substitutions Rule
Richard Clarke AKA "The Grumbler" joins me to discuss the controversial Substitutes Rule currently being trialed in county cricket.
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastCounty Championship - Round 3
With Round 3 complete, it's time to have a look at what went on and the impact of the games on the tables. As usual, I get fans' reactions, so this week we…
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Fans review Round 2 of the County Championship.
Another thrilling round of matches in the County Championship. Here to give their views on what they saw are:Dan Haggar on Essex Oliver Hawke -…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastRound 1 of the County Championship - fans give their verdicts.
The County Championship is back and "98 Not Out" is giving a platform for grassroots supporters to give their views on what is going on at their counties, both…
98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast"They've only gone and painted the railings on the Tom Pearce Stand!"
'Twas the night before Christmas....well, it certainly feels that way as the 2026 County Championship season is upon us. ..and with perfect timing, the IPL…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastMark Sands on his new book "Stars on Sunday"
Mark Sands has written a superb book on the history of the John Player League called "Stars on Sunday" Soaked in cricketing nostalgia it reminds us that some…
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MARK SANDS on his new book "Stars on Sunday"
Mark Sands has written a superb book on the history of the John Player League called "Stars on Sunday" Soaked in cricketing nostalgia it reminds us that some…
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VIDEO: Mark Rhydderch-Roberts on The Hundred auction.
Mark Rhydderch-Roberts is the Chairman of Glamorgan CCC and also co-Chair at Hundred franchise team Welsh Fire. After participating in the inaugural players'…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastCRAIG TRANTER on Lancashire CCC
Lifelong Lancashire supporter Craig Tranter joins me to talk about his club's prospects for the upcoming season. With lots of activity both on and off the…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastWelsh Fire and Glamorgan Chair MARK RHYDDERCH-ROBERTS.
Welsh Fire has signed Joe Root, Jordan Cox and Sophie Devine among others for the 2026 campaign in The Hundred. It's an eye-catching line up and I ask Fire…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastPoet SAM BLACKMAN on 150 poems in 150 days to mark 150 years of Essex Cricket.
Sam Blackman from Saffron Walden CC has written 150 poems in 150 days to celebrate 150 years of Essex Cricket. In this episode, he tells us about this splendid…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastThe T20 World Cup...The Hundred...Counties...and the Middle East!
Lots to talk about with the teams for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup now decided, ahead of Sunday's Final. Debate about Pakistan players in The Hundred continues…
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VIDEO: Trouble brewing in The Hundred?
There's a breaking story this week that The Hundred teams now owned by IPL franchises would chose not to select any Pakistan players that have entered next…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastWould the ECB take on the might of the IPL franchises?
There's a breaking story this week that The Hundred teams now owned by IPL franchises would chose not to select any Pakistan players that have entered next…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastThoughts on the T20 World Cup and the latest from the counties.
The T20 World Cup has reached the Super 8s stage and on this week's show I ponder England's progress and ask how far can they go.?The politics between India…
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VIDEO: Bumble assesses Lancashire and Yorkshire ahead of the new season.
David Lloyd, known better to all of us as "Bumble" takes a look at the chances for his native Lancashire and also Yorkshire - where he now lives - ahead of the…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastCounty supporters (including Bumble!) give their views on the upcoming season...
I asked county cricket fans to give me their thoughts on how their teams would fare in 2026 and I got a great response! Here we have Evan Gallagher on Kent…
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VIDEO: "Never Mind The Politics" says ED WARNER
With the ICC T20 World Cup already being overshadowed by boycotts and political interference, Ed Warner joins me to talk about the damaging influence that…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastED WARNER on politics and money in sport,
With the ICC T20 World Cup already being overshadowed by boycotts and political interference, Ed Warner joins me to talk about the damaging influence that…
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VIDEO: Simon Hughes examines where England go from here?
Writer and broadcaster Simon Hughes is probably best known for being part of the excellent team that covered The Ashes in 2005 for Channel 4. In this chat, we…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastWriter and broadcaster SIMON HUGHES
Writer and broadcaster Simon Hughes is probably best known for being part of the excellent team that covered The Ashes in 2005 for Channel 4. In this chat, we…
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VIDEO: Toppers on Tour!
A catch up with Don Topley as he prepares to jet off to Sri Lanka to take in England's white ball series ahead of next month's T20 World Cup. We get his…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastThe much-travelled DON TOPLEY...
A catch up with Don Topley as he prepares to jet off to Sri Lanka to take in England's white ball series ahead of next month's T20 World Cup. We get his…
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VIDEO: Essex Cricket turns 150!
Essex County Cricket Club is 150 years old! To mark the occasion, ceremonies were held at Chelmsford Cathedral and at Shire Hall in the city centre, the very…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastEssex Cricket celebrates 150 years!
Essex County Cricket Cub is 150 years old. To mark the occasion, ceremonies were held at Chelmsford Cathedral and at Shire Hall in the city centre, the very…
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VIDEO: EVAN GALLAGHER reviews the 2025/26 Ashes tour.
It's January. It's cold. It's wet. There might be snow. ..Australia has won the 5th Test and wrapped up the series 4-1 to retain The Ashes. And just when you…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastEVAN GALLAGHER reviews The Ashes.
It's January. It's cold. It's wet. There might be snow. ..Australia has won the 5th Test and wrapped up the series 4-1 to retain The Ashes. And just when you…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastGlamorgan Chairman Mark Rhydderch-Roberts sees a bright future.
Glamorgan has been promoted to Division One of the County Championship for the first time in twenty years. Club Chairman Mark Rhydderch-Roberts talks about a…
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Noosa's nice this time of year....
Highlights from Thursday's radio show on Phoenix 98FM, where we analyse the deep frustration and disappointing performance of England in the first two Ashes…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastOLIVER HAWKE looks forward to 2026!
The 2026 fixtures for the County Championship, the One Day Cup and The Blast have been released and Leicestershire supporter Oliver Hawke joins me to give his…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastAshes to Ashes - a review of the First Test at Perth.
With the shockwaves still reverberating after England's eight wicket defeat to Australia in the First Test, I got the views of some of the friends and…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastNEIL FARADAY, Treasurer at Essex Cricket
Ahead of the Essex AGM, I caught up club treasurer Neil Faraday to talk about the financial health of the club and how to keep ahead of a fast-changing…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastGEORGE DOBELL's postcard from Perth...
George Dobell reports from Australia ahead of the first Ashes Test, which begins in Perth later this week..Subscribe to https://www.thecricketer.com for top…
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George Dobell's Postcard from Perth.
George Dobell reports from Australia ahead of the first Ashes Test, which begins in Perth later this week. Subscribe to https://www.thecricketer.com for top…
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VIDEO: Paul Newman ahead of The Ashes.
With the wait nearly over, Paul Newman from The Athletic joins me to assess England's chances Down Under. Has the preparation been enough? Does England's all…
98 Not Out - The Cricket PodcastPAUL NEWMAN - " a week to go..."
With the wait nearly over, Paul Newman from The Athletic joins me to assess England's chances Down Under. Has the preparation been enough? Does England's all…
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VIDEO: Winter is Coming! A catch up with "Griff"...
Derbyshire stalwart David Griffin aka Griff joins me as county cricket enters its low point on the calendar. We talk all things Derbyshire, as the county…