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 happy to vociferously argue their point. Using their widespread contacts in sport and politics they bring in regular guests of note to help debate the topics of the day. Nothing is off the table! New episodes every Wednesday and look out for other ‘bonus episodes’ throughout the week.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 76
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Robbie Uthappa
Not many cricketers are as engaging and introspective as Robbie Uthappa. The T20 World Cup winner with India opens up about his struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts. There is of course a p…
00:42:17 |
Mon 02 Dec 2024
Another crazy IPL Auction and Bethell at 3
Azeem's in London so the boys meet in person for the first time in weeks! Matt feels a bit underdressed. On the menu this week - dissecting everything about another astonishing IPL Auction - the most…
00:43:13 |
Wed 27 Nov 2024
Which England players will go for big money at IPL Auction?
There's a huge Test series on the horizon between Australia and India. The boys look at the selection issues India face before the 1st Test and debate over an article that claims the India/Australia …
00:43:26 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
Tom Brown on SACA
Around 30% of recreational cricketers in England are British South Asians but only 5% of professional cricketers. Why is that and what can be done about it? Step forward Tom Brown, who co-founded SAC…
00:42:40 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
Saudi's first foray into cricket & IPL retention lists
India lose a home Test series for the first time in 12 years but was it just a blip or a sign that an ageing side is now past it's peak? Meanwhile as we get set for an IPL Mega Auction, many big name…
00:32:23 |
Wed 06 Nov 2024
Stokes needs help & England's spin problem
Azeem strongly believes that Ben Stokes is taking on too much responsibility with England's Test team and needs some of the burden eased. The boys discuss England's long standing spinner problem and …
00:47:08 |
Wed 30 Oct 2024
Abhinav Mukund on cricket in India
Ex Indian Test cricketer turned commentator Abhinav Mukund lifts the lid on Indian cricket in this bonus episode. In an open and wide ranging chat he talks Matt through the differences in personality…
00:53:26 |
Thu 24 Oct 2024
Were India looking too far ahead & do England's women need a change?
Azeem is at his pugnacious best in this episode. He weighs in on why he has no problem with Pakistan trying to prepare pitches to suit their bowlers and how India may have been thinking too much abou…
00:37:47 |
Wed 23 Oct 2024
Aatif Nawaz on Pak v Eng & life on tour
Aatif joins Matt & Azeem from Pakistan to talk about the Test series and what it's like for broadcasters touring the country. The boys debate who is England's number one spinner, who Stokes should re…
00:37:02 |
Mon 14 Oct 2024
Georgie Heath on Women's T20 World Cup
Matt and Georgie are in India commentating on a Legends tournament but take a break to chat all things Women's World Cup. Georgie is a font of knowledge on the women's game, she gives us a detailed r…
00:27:59 |
Wed 09 Oct 2024
Pakistan v England Preview
Pakistani writer and podcaster Behram Qazi joins the boys to preview England's Test matches in Pakistan and doesn't hold back on what he sees as major problems in Pakistan cricket right now. We hear …
00:45:43 |
Mon 07 Oct 2024
What GMR buying Hampshire means
England's ODI team shows fight against Australia but also lots of naivety - are we no longer a top side in the format? Big developments off the pitch this week as Delhi Capitals' co owner looks set t…
00:49:35 |
Wed 02 Oct 2024
Why Essex got off lightly and Ashwin the Great
Matt's in India working on a Legends tournament and spills the beans on why Legends cricket has suddenly become massively popular. He and Azeem debate whether Ravi Ashwin should be considered amongst…
00:44:22 |
Wed 25 Sep 2024
Archer's future and how India could be even better at home
Jofra Archer has been wrapped in cotton wool since returning from his many injury setbacks so what does the future hold for him? Will he play Test cricket again or might he just see out his days as a…
00:31:03 |
Wed 18 Sep 2024
Big up Moeen and is Freddie the next Baz?
Friend of the show Mark Machado is back to reflect on a great Test win for Sri Lanka and whether England's terrible performance was a just a blip or something more concerning. The debate then turns t…
00:37:32 |
Wed 11 Sep 2024
Vaughan savages Pope and is Root better than Cook?
Plenty of disagreements in this one! Despite Joe Root scoring the most Test hundreds for his country, Azeem still thinks Alistair Cook is the greatest English Test batsman. Matt doesn't agree and the…
00:35:07 |
Wed 04 Sep 2024
England's new white ball coach & why Buttler was thrown under the bus
Lots of cricket to chat through this week - England's win against Sri Lanka, lots of new faces in the Test, ODI & T20 squads and who should be the new full time England white ball Head Coach. Plus - …
00:42:50 |
Wed 28 Aug 2024
The riots and why cricketers are susceptible to mental health issues
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 th…
00:35:40 |
Wed 21 Aug 2024
Sri Lanka - the place, the cricket!
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 ins…
00:50:53 |
Fri 16 Aug 2024
INJC on tour! The Scott Styris ep
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 …
00:45:24 |
Thu 08 Aug 2024
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