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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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All Episodes

56:21

Sanjay Bhandari - Kick It Out

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

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

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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

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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

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

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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Ep 2 - Monty Panesar and George Dobell

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

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

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

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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