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98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast

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.

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00:49:19

Round 1 of the County Championship - fans give their...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/04/09

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 on and off the pitch. With Round One complete, we get the views of:Dan Haggar on EssexHarry Everett on SomersetBarrie Funnell & David Wright on SurreyOliver Hawke on Leicestershireand Craig Tranter on LancashireGet in touch if you want to take part on future shows!

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00:34:03

"They've only gone and painted the railings on the...

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2026/04/01

'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 simultaneously gets underway?!?!Richard Clarke aka "The Grumbler" joins me to discuss the latest updates from Essex and also the existential threat that non-host counties are facing in a very uncertain future.

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00:24:56

Mark Sands on his new book "Stars on Sunday"

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/03/25

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 issues that were affecting the game nearly sixty years ago have not gone away...but also of a great time watching exciting matches on free-to-air tv.

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00:24:28

MARK SANDS on his new book "Stars on Sunday"

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/03/25

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 issues that were affecting the game nearly sixty years ago have not gone away...but also of a great time watching exciting matches on free-to-air tv every Sunday afternoon.

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00:18:29

VIDEO: Mark Rhydderch-Roberts on The Hundred auction.

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/03/24

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' auction held in London, Mark joins us to give his thoughts on how it went and the effect all this new IPL money will have on the domestic game.

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00:25:13

CRAIG TRANTER on Lancashire CCC

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/03/19

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 field, Craig gives a brilliant and forthright view on everything going on!

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00:18:29

Welsh Fire and Glamorgan Chair MARK RHYDDERCH-ROBERTS.

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/03/18

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 co-Chair Mark Rhydderch- Roberts if the side can finally achieve success in the tournament. And what are the knock-on effects of IT billionaire Sanjay Govil's investment in the franchise to Glamorgan County Cricket Club and indeed cricket in Wales.

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00:35:33

Poet SAM BLACKMAN on 150 poems in 150 days to mark...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/03/13

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 achievement and read out some of his favourite pieces. Also a look at India's inevitable victory at the Men's T20 World Cup Final, the difficulties West Indies had in returning home plus all the details from the player auctions for this year's edition of The Hundred, where the new owners have been fixing their financial muscle

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00:40:17

The T20 World Cup...The Hundred...Counties...and the...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/03/06

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, with statements being made by the great and the good, but is the door still open for IPL-owned franchises to exclude players, as they do in other parts of the world? Essex continue their 150th anniversary celebrations with an event in East London, there's a full report, as well as an interview in "The Cricketer" with Jordan Cox - is he

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00:09:45

VIDEO: Trouble brewing in The Hundred?

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/03/01

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 month's auction. This would mirror a situation in the IPL, this possibly bringing subcontinent politics onto English Soil. Chris Stocks from The iPaper joins me to discuss this situation and I ask hi kid the ECB has ability to stand up to the IOPL and/or the BCCI.

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00:09:11

Would the ECB take on the might of the IPL franchises?

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/02/25

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 month's auction. This would mirror a situation in the IPL, this possibly bringing subcontinent politics onto English Soil. Chris Stocks from The iPaper joins me to discuss this situation and I ask hi kid the ECB has ability to stand up to the IOPL and/or the BCCI.

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00:36:31

Thoughts on the T20 World Cup and the latest from the...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/02/20

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 and Pakistan has already influenced the tournament and now threatens to spill into The Hundred, with reports of Pakistan players being deemed ineligible for the IPL franchise-owned teams - is the ECB powerless to do anything about it?Plus a deep dive into all the ins and outs at the English counties so far this winter.And a reminder that

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00:17:45

VIDEO: Bumble assesses Lancashire and Yorkshire ahead...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/02/16

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 2026 domestic season. As entertaining as always, Bumble reveals a love for steam trains and gives us some exclusive news from the wildly successful "Stick to Cricket" show that he does along with Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Sir Alastair Cook on YouTube.

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00:53:11

County supporters (including Bumble!) give their...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/02/12

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, Dan Haggar on Essex, Barrie Funnell & David Wright on Surrey, Oliver Hawke on Leicestershire, David Griffin on Derbyshire, Harry Everett on Somerset and a certain "David from York" on Lancashire and Yorkshire.

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00:24:33

VIDEO: "Never Mind The Politics" says ED WARNER

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/02/07

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 politics - and money - have on sport. Have boycotts ever been successful and does the arrival of big money in the English game warp the attitudes of players and management and will non-host counties pay the ultimate price?Subscribe to Ed's excellent weekly blog "Sport Inc" here:⁠https://sportinc.substack.com⁠

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00:24:33

ED WARNER on politics and money in sport,

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/02/05

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 politics - and money - have on sport. Have boycotts ever been successful and does the arrival of big money in the English game warp the attitudes of players and management and will non-host counties pay the ultimate price?Subscribe to Ed's excellent weekly blog "Sport Inc" here:https://sportinc.substack.com

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00:31:36

VIDEO: Simon Hughes examines where England go from here?

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/01/31

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 contrast that series with the one just finished, both on and off the pitch and query that attitude and preparation of the current England team and what what needs to happen now?Subscribe to Simon's excellent analysis and insight on Substack:⁠https://cricverse.substack.com⁠

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00:31:36

Writer and broadcaster SIMON HUGHES

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/01/28

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 contrast that series with the one just finished, both on and off the pitch and query that attitude and preparation of the current England team and what what needs to happen now?Subscribe to Simon's excellent analysis and insight on Substack:https://cricverse.substack.com

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00:24:57

VIDEO: Toppers on Tour!

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/01/24

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 thoughts on England's chances as well as taking a look at the fall out from The Ashes, where Don was there with the Barmy Army and met up with Robin Smith, just days before he passed away.

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00:24:58

The much-travelled DON TOPLEY...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/01/21

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 thoughts on England's chances as well as taking a look at the fall out from The Ashes, where Don was there with the Barmy Army and met up with Robin Smith, just days before he passed away.

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