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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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30:55

Pak players in The Hundred & Eng into the...

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2026/02/25

Azeem and Matt look at the thorny issue of Pakistan players potentially not being selected on purpose for The Hundred - even if it was true, how could it be proven? Would the ECB actually be able to do anything about it anyway? At the T20 World Cup, England march into the Semi Finals courtesy of a truly sensational knock from Captain Brook - despite being nowhere near their best they are now just 2 wins away from glory. Meanwhile, all of a sudden, run away favourites India find themselves in the

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32:33

T20 World Cup roundup

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2026/02/20

The boys reflect on the big stories to come out of the T20 World Cup group stage. Should we not be surprised that Australia have been knocked out? Was South Africa v Afghanistan the best T20 match of all time? Is England's top batters not performing yet a good sign? How have the associates and smaller Test nations closed the gap on the big boys? Plus - Azeem and Matt argue over who they think will make the Semi Finals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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43:08

Carbs on race & his career...

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2026/02/12

Michael Carberry is back in the studio with Matt to pick through his long career before the discussion turns to race issues in cricket. Never one to mince his words, Carbs delivers some fascinating insight into why he thinks reports on racism make no difference and why we shouldn't forget about classism in any chats on race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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36:05

The Pakistan boycott - an accident waiting to happen

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2026/02/06

The ICC have a big decision on their hands after Pakistan refuse to play India at the T20 World Cup. The boys discuss why this has happened, what the ICC might do to try to force the situation and what might happen next. Plus - England's part time spinners put on a show, why Azeem feels sorry for Harry Brook and one of the most bizarre stumpings you will ever see! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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39:43

Michael Carberry on art, batting and the T20 WC

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2026/02/03

Top man Michael Carberry pops into the studio to tell us what he's been up to since retirement, why Joe Root should be in England's T20 side and which side he reckons could upset India and the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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26:19

Brook at his best & U19s in good shape

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2026/01/31

It's been a good few days for England as Harry Brook turns on the style and the T20 team start well. Azeem is also impressed by what he's seen at the Under 19 World Cup - are England's next generation ones to really keep an eye on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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35:04

Smith, Babar row & Kohli's unbeatable record

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2026/01/21

This week the boys discuss a clash of alpha batsmen Steve Smith and Babar Azam at the Big Bash and whether Smith should be in Australia's T20 World Cup squad. Plus, Azeem names the batter he thinks shouldn't be in England's squad and has Virat Kohli already hit a record that will never be beaten? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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43:08

Who could be next England Head Coach?

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2026/01/17

Azeem is back and the boys go through the main candidates to take over from Brendon McCullum when he finishes. Would it be a mistake to go for a disciplinarian? Should it be an Englishman? The Big Bash is bringing in a Designated Batter next season - a batter who doesn't have to field - is this the dream job or something that isn't needed? Plus, some of The Hundred team name changes are revealed...get ready for a new look competition this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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25:45

Tawhid Qureshi on the Bangladesh and India issue

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2026/01/09

Cricket writer and correspondent Tawhid Qureshi gives us the lowdown on how relations between Bangladesh and India have deteriorated rapidly. What will happen if Bangladesh continue to refuse to play in India at the T20 World Cup?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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67:15

Toby Tarrant - nepo babies, cricket and The Traitors

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2026/01/07

Radio X DJ and cricket nut Toby Tarrant joins Matt in the studio to address an assortment of random issues - how can The Traitors TV show make cricket more watchable? Will Ben Stokes still be Test captain at the end of 2026? Will barring the players from having lunch help speed up the over rate?! Do nepo babies need a union? An eclectic mix.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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42:41

The 2025 Awards episode!

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2025/12/30

As 2025 comes to a close the boys reflect on England's first Test win in Australia for 15 years. The pitch wasn't great, but was the groundsman made to carry the can for some pretty bad batting? Then it's on to handing out the first ever 'It's Not Just Cricket Awards' for 2025...most importantly, who will win the Booby Prize?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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40:07

Key, McCullum, Noosa and the future

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2025/12/23

Azeem and Matt have different takes on the interviews given by Brendon McCullum and Rob Key in the aftermath of England's Ashes demolition. They then clash on England's Noosa trip - did England enjoy themselves too much or do these things only get highlighted when you are losing? Either way, is it now 2 Test matches for the England leadership group to show they can take the team forward and avoid the chop? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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22:15

Ashes 3rd Test Day 3 reaction

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2025/12/19

England show some spirit but are staring down another Ashes defeat, even after ditching BazBall in the 1st innings. Will Jacks does his best but he's only a part time bowler - will England never be a top Test team again until they find a top level spinner? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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15:25

Ashes 3rd Test Day 1 reaction

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2025/12/17

A better day for England but did Australia miss the chance to bury their opposition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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59:58

What do England do now and Kohli's 2027 swan song

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2025/12/13

TalkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman joins the boys to discuss how the media has turned on BazBall and what Ben Stokes' men can do to somehow turn the Ashes around. Over in India, Kohli is back with a bang - is it all now set up perfectly for the 2027 World Cup to be his international swan song? Plus, is Vaibhav Suryavanshi the biggest child prodigy in world cricket since Sachin and the team predict when he will break into the India team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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21:16

Ashes 2nd Test Day 3 reaction

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2025/12/06

Lively debate after Australia have another dominant day in Brisbane. Have Australia shown that traditional Test cricket is the way to play the game? Is this the death of BazBall? The boys also argue over whether BazBall can really be seen as a cult! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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18:51

Ashes 2nd Test Day 2 reaction

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2025/12/05

England have a bad day in Brisbane and Azeem is coming in off his long run! Have England already blown their chance in this match? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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29:35

Listener Questions & RIP Robin Smith

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2025/12/03

The boys answer questions sent in by you the listeners and look ahead to the crucial 2nd Ashes Test. And as English cricket mourns the loss of another fan favourite, we look back on why Robin Smith resonated so much with the supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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24:37

England's pink ball prep & T20 World Cup groups

It’s Not Just Cricket ·

2025/11/27

England's preparation for the day night Test in Brisbane is under the spotlight - were they right to turn down some match practice under the lights in Canberra? They should at least be happy with their T20 World Cup group - the boys discuss the draw and pick out the 'Group of Death'. Plus, are India in crisis and are South Africa the best Test team in the world right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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20:26

Ashes 1st Test Day 2 reaction

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2025/11/22

Australia demolish England in 2 days! The boys analyse where they think it all went wrong for Ben Stokes' men. How do England pick themselves up from this?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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