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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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01:16:46

Now is the winter of our discontent...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/10/01

The curtain has come down on the English cricket season. Warwickshire are Champions (as predicted by Barrie Funnell), with Durham and Kent promoted from Division 2. Hampshire are relegated from the top flight, but will an appeal against a points deduction save Leicestershire from the drop and place Essex over the trap door instead? Controversy as yet again England pluck players out of county games to join the national squad. Lancashire cancelled their end of season awards, but Essex had theirs at

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01:03:08

The Last Leg...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/09/24

We enter the final round of County Championship matches with still to be decided both at the top and the bottom of Division One, as well as finding out who will get promoted alongside durham from Division Two. There's also the small matter of the Metro Bank One Day Cup, where Middlesex lifted the trophy after a great final at Trent Bridge against Leicestershire. Joining us this week to discuss events are newbie Dan Whiting, Oliver Hawke, Alex Gates, Dan Haggar, David Wright, Nigel Jones and

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00:14:16

BONUS EPISODE - George Dobell on Stephen Fleming's...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/09/22

George Dobell from "The Cricketer Magazine" talks about Stephen Fleming's appointment as the new England coach and he is impressed! A vast change from the previous regime and so far it bodes well also for the county game, which remains under huge existential pressure.

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00:56:07

It's the Final Countdown...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/09/17

We have reached the penultimate round of fixtures in the 2026 County Championship and it is STILL all to play for at the top and the bottom of Division One, but is a late points deduction going to set a cat among the pigeons? Oliver Hawke, Dan Haggar, Barrie Funnell, David Wright and Alex Gates describe a frantic dash for the finish line.

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00:55:11

It's Tasty, Tasty, Very Very Tasty....

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/09/10

Teams are jostling for position at both ends of the County Championship Division One table, with the spots for champions and relegation still all to play for. Games are coming thick and fast and many outcomes are pivoting on a particularly good or bad session. As always, plenty to talk about and our panel of Harry Everett, David Wright, Barrie Funnell, Dan Haggar, Oliver Hawke and Alex Gates are here to report on all the latest goings on at their counties.

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00:54:40

I Can't Stand the Rain...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/09/03

The blistering English Summer has come to an end with heavy - but much needed - rain coming to disrupt the cricketing calendar. Nonetheless, our intrepid panel members were out and about, braving the weather to catch whatever county matches they could. This week:Dan Haggar and David Wright on Essex v SurreyOliver Hawke on Yorkshire v LeicestershireHarry Everett on Sussex v SomersetAlex Gates on Derbyshire v Middlesex, Durham v Gloucestershire and the Test match at Lord's between England and

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01:03:34

Tranterbirds Are Go!

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/08/26

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 Barrie Funnell on Surrey v NottsOliver Hawke on Leicestershire v GlamorganCraig Tranter on Lancashire v Northants...and Craig also tells us what he is REALLY up to in Worcester this week?!?!

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00:57:37

Previews of the One Day Cup Final and a new chapter...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/08/19

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 David Wright, who were at Grace Road and Radlett respectively. Also at Radlett was Alex Gates who gives his thoughts, not only on Middlesex, but England's prospects under new leadership, as the series against Pakistan gets underway. And finally Craig Tranter returns with all the latest goings on at Lancashire, where life is rarely

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00:59:29

New Essex Chair Rachel Lewis joins us plus all the...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/08/13

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 about how she plans a future that is shaped on the past. The Metro Bank One Day Cup is heading towards a climax and we hear from Dan Haggar, Oliver Hawke, Harry Everett, Barrie Funnell and David Wright about how their clubs have fared. Spoiler - only one of them is happy!?!?!

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00:44:13

One Day Cup Fever! 100 overs beats 100 balls..,

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/08/06

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 sizeable crowds. In this episode, Dan Haggar talks about an eventful trip to Arundel Castle and a meeting with the new Essex Chair Rachel Lewis. Oliver Hawke reports on a couple of good wins for Leicestershire which saw them top the table. Harry Everett is equally cock-a-hoop about Somerset and David Wright enjoys attending some neutral games

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00:33:10

The One Day Cup, Windies win and "Click Bait"!

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/07/30

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 grounds under sunny skies. We also look at a poignant Test match just completed in Trinidad, where the West Indies beat Pakistan against the backdrop of Sir Garfield Sobers' death. And how could we not talk about the controversy surrounding Saltburn CC and "Click Bait" ?!?!

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00:47:52

ROLAND BUTCHER pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/07/23

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 the life and times of one of the greatest names to play the game. Closer to home, we get reports on the T20 Blast Finals Days; Dan Haggar was at Edgbaston for the Men's version and David Wright at The Oval for the Women. And Oliver Hawke takes a look at Leicestershire's T20 campaign and looks forward to better luck in the One Day Cup

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00:09:12

A new name in women's cricket clothing.

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/07/16

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 the story of how it all came about and where they hope to take the brand over the next few years.www.maiden-cricket.co.uk

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00:48:09

It's a Knockout!

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/07/09

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 Essex can do it, Craig Tranter predicts who will lift the trophy at Edgbaston, David Wright spots a possible problem, Barrie Funnell looks at non-host county finances and Oliver Hawke reviews Betty's Tea Rooms in Harrogate!

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00:42:45

BLAST! We report on the latest action from the County...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/07/02

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 SurreyOliver Hawke on Leicestershire FoxesHarry Everett on Somersetand Craig Tranter on Lancashire Lightning

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00:29:15

BEN STOKES RETIRES - Wisden's Phil Walker discusses...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/06/30

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 and deciding Test at Trent Bridge against New Zealand. It triggered an astonishing sequence of events. Phil Walker, Editor-in-Chief on Wisden Cricket Monthly joins me to discuss the fall out.

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00:18:53

BONUS: a catch up with David Griffin

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/06/29

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 Holding's arrival on the cricketing world stage plus a look at where county cricket is headed and is demutualisation the answer to its problems?

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01:01:10

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: has going top become a curse?

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/06/25

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 by Nottinghamshire, the current champions. Our panel of county cricket supporters take a look at the latest action, before attention returns to The Blast, then the One Day Cup. No red ball games now until August 20th.Oliver Hawke on Leicestershire v YorkshireDan Haggar on Essex v NottinghamshireDavid Wight & Barrie Funnell on

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00:48:12

Halfway house in the County Championship.

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/06/18

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 earning him a call up to the England test team. Somerset also pulled off a stunning win, thrashing current champions Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge. In Division 2, Middlesexpulled off a rare win and Kent look to be the side to watch.Our panel of supporters take a look at the action from around the country:Oliver Hawke on LeicestershireDan

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00:11:56

VIDEO: George Dobell reports on Rob Key's press...

98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast ·

2026/06/11

Rob Key has just given a press conference on the latest disciplinary transgression from the England camp. George Dobell from "The Cricketer: was there....

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