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It’s Not Just Cricket

It"s Not Just Cricket

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 and an Anglo Indian from London, the two of them certainly don’t agree on everything and are more than

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34:40

The riots and why cricketers are susceptible to...

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2024/08/21

The boys get deep into some serious topics in this episode. Azeem talks about how the riots brought back bad memories and made him fear his house would be petrol bombed. He & Matt talk through why they happened in the first place and then move onto the issue of cricketers and their mental health. In the wake of the terrible news about Graham Thorpe, they ask the question - why do cricketers seem to be more susceptible to mental health issues than other professional athletes? Learn more about your

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49:53

Sri Lanka - the place, the cricket!

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2024/08/16

Matt's back from Sri Lanka but his head is still there. With the Sri Lankan Test team in England, British Sri Lankan journalist Mark Machado is in the studio to preview the series and give us the inside track on the general health of cricket in Sri Lanka. It's not just cricket though - the boys discuss what makes the country such a great place to visit...the geography, the wildlife and the food! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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47:24

INJC on tour! The Scott Styris ep

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2024/08/08

Matt's in Sri Lanka working for Indian television and manages to grab former New Zealand star Scott Styris for a chin wag! After the tragic passing of Graham Thorpe, the two of them discuss why many cricketers seem to struggle with their mental health. Scott's insight into the IPL - he's worked in it as a player or commentator for the best part of 20 years - is riveting, as are his thoughts on the future of Test matches....are English fans looking at Test cricket through rose tinted glasses??Learn

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70:51

Darren Lewis

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2024/07/31

Darren Lewis is one of the UK's most respected football journalists who has risen through the ranks to become Assistant Editor of the Daily Mirror. As one of the few people of colour in such a senior position he isn't afraid to voice his strong opinions on issues like racism in football. In this episode he gives his take on the Enzo Fernandez situation at Chelsea, why there are so few black football managers and the role of the media in the fight against racism. Learn more about your ad choices

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63:30

Lianne Sanderson

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2024/07/24

This week's special guest Lianne Sanderson is someone who is never afraid to speak her mind or stand up to discrimination and abuse. Having been a star of the England football team and travelled the world as a professional she moved seamlessly into the media, and is now one of the most captivating pundits out there. During her career both on and off the pitch she's had to deal with homophobia, racism, death threats and social media abuse. But that doesn't mean she will just ignore it - stand by for

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52:02

What is it like to be a British Muslim?

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2024/07/22

Aatif is back! He, Matt and Azeem have a wide ranging chat about what it's like to be a Muslim in the UK. Azeem recalls his experiences of trying to fit in as a cricketer by drinking alcohol and the three of them discuss how Islamophobia has been steadily rising since 9/11. This one covers everything from politics to religion to comedy, and a little bit of cricket too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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35:44

A new era for India's T20 side and Atkinson's dilemma

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2024/07/17

JImmy Anderson has retired - it was a totally understandable decision but in sport, and life, are we obsessed with age and telling people to stop doing things that they can still do very well? Should Gus Atkinson be patient and follow the example set by the top Australian fast bowlers? Meanwhile, India is entering a new era of T20 cricket with no Kohli, Rohit or Jadeja - so who should be the new captain, who will be the next batting superstars and with Gautam Gambhir as Head Coach will they become a

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38:26

Jimmy's last dance and arguments over BazBall

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2024/07/10

Matt & Azeem preview Jimmy Anderson's final Test and argue about the Ben Stokes v Tim Paine spat - is BazBall really 'saving' Test cricket?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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31:49

Awesome Afghanistan

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2024/06/26

Matt and Azeem look ahead to the T20 World Cup Semi Finals and reflect on Afghanistan's arrival at the big time. What was Gulbadin Naib doing though?! Also, is Rohit the Brian Lara to Virat's Sachin Tendulkar? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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44:29

The John Blain situation and T20 World Cup Super 8s...

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2024/06/19

Matt & Azeem debate who will go through to the Semi Finals of the T20 World Cup and whether the pitches almost ruined the whole spectacle or actually made the games more exciting. And stand by for Azeem's thoughts on Cricket Scotland's shambolic way of dealing with racism allegations and the reasons why he hasn't released some of his own evidence to the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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56:21

Sanjay Bhandari - Kick It Out

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2024/06/11

Sanjay Bhandari is Chair of Kick It Out, UK sport's most recognised and respected anti discrimination charity. He tells Matt and Azeem why Kick It Out's work is so necessary in football and the reasons why they won't be working in cricket at the same level for the time being. With England having just left for the Euros he insists that teams should walk off the pitch when black players are racially abused, but it's up to those in charge to empower the players to do it. He also has some very

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50:04

Aatif Nawaz - World Cup shocks, comedy and Essex

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2024/06/05

Aatif Nawaz is a rare breed - a comedian who can commentate on cricket. He, Matt and Azeem get into why having more teams makes the T20 World Cup better, which of the underdogs could upset one of the big boys and what might happen when India meet Pakistan in New York. With Essex just having been charged with failing to deal with systemic racist abuse they look at what the punishment could be - Azeem reveals he has spoken to those who were abused and totally understands why they don't want to go

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66:38

Michael Holding, it's been a while!

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2024/05/29

When Michael Holding speaks, people listen. Briefly interrupting his quiet life in Grand Cayman, Mikey takes us back to his famous speech in the wake of the George Floyd murder and once again puts forward his incedibly powerful and coherent views on racism. He, Azeem and Matt also discuss whether cancel culture actually hinders the fight against racism. And don't worry, Mikey doesn't hold back on his opinions on the future of cricket too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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60:02

Pakistan Special with Mickey Arthur and Urooj Mumtaz

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2024/05/22

With England about to take on Pakistan in a vital series before the T20 World Cup Mickey Arthur and Urooj Mumtaz join Matt and Azeem to preview the series and debate Pakistan's curious squad selection for the World Cup. Mickey gives us the inside track on the chaos behind the surface of Pakistan cricket and Urooj pleads for more support for women playing the sport in the country. A fascinating insight into a place with a fascinating and complex relationship with the great game.Learn more about your

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27:48

IPL Special with Danny Morrison

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2024/05/20

Legendary (and utterly bonkers) IPL Commentator Danny Morrison tells Matt why he'd love to chat to MS Dhoni one more time to convince him to keep playing and how Bollywood stars are in awe of the ex Indian captain. He also lifts the lid on his eccentric commentary style, reveals which young players he thinks will be future stars and why bowlers need more help in the IPL. If you like the Indian Premier League, you'll like this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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60:03

Ep 3 - England after Jimmy and T20 cricket changed...

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2024/05/15

Matt tries to convince Azeem (with tongue slightly in cheek!) that Jimmy Anderson is the greatest Test bowler of all time and they discuss what England's bowling attack will look like without him. Plus, has the way T20 cricket is played been changed forever by this year's IPL? Azeem also reveals he fell asleep while driving more than once during his playing days! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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71:07

Ep 2 - Monty Panesar and George Dobell

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2024/05/08

In this episode Monty Panesar tells us how he became a candidate to become a Member of Parliament and that he probably should've done a bit more research before his first political interviews with the media. He also fancies making a comeback into professional cricket at 42 years old and still harbours ambitions of being the next Piers Morgan! Cricket writer George Dobell gives us his thoughts on Monty, private investment into the Hundred and exclusively reveals that England are about to refuse to

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44:04

Ep 1 - Azeem speaks out

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2024/05/01

Azeem tells Matt how threats to his family and constant abuse has forced him to leave the UK for Dubai. Even though he is a former England Under 19 Captain, the experience has led to him finding it hard to connect with the country he was born in and loved. Despite this, he still loves cricket and the two of them chew the fat on a few issues in the game such as the incredible run scoring in the IPL, how England solve their team balance issue at the T20 World Cup and whether the Kookaburra ball

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Trailer

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2024/04/27

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