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98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast
by 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.
Episodes
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It's Tasty, Tasty, Very Very Tasty....
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...
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I Can't Stand the Rain...
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...
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Tranterbirds Are Go!
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 Essex David Wright and Barrie Funnell on Surrey v Notts Oliver Hawke on Leicestershire v Glamorgan Craig Tranter on Lancashire v Northants ...and Craig also...
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Previews of the One Day Cup Final and a new chapter with England...
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,...
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New Essex Chair Rachel Lewis joins us plus all the latest from the One Day Cup.
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,...
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One Day Cup Fever! 100 overs beats 100 balls..,
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....
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The One Day Cup, Windies win and "Click Bait"!
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...
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ROLAND BUTCHER pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers
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…
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A new name in women's cricket clothing.
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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It's a Knockout!
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...
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BLAST! We report on the latest action from the County T20s.
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 Surrey Oliver Hawke on Leicestershire Foxes Harry Everett on Somerset and Craig Tranter on Lancashire Lightning
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BEN STOKES RETIRES - Wisden's Phil Walker discusses...
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...
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BONUS: a catch up with David Griffin
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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COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: has going top become a curse?
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…
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Halfway house in the County Championship.
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…
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VIDEO: George Dobell reports on Rob Key's press conference
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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White ball...red ball...Dan Lawrence...Jordan Cox...it's all going on!
We cover a lot of ground this week, with an avalanche of T20 Blast games to get through, the return of the County Championship; Essex's winning streak, Somerset's woes, clouds hanging over Lancashire and Surrey rubbing Middlesex's noses in it! PLUS we ask if the in-form Dan Lawrence should have...
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"What does the future hold for Ben Stokes?" PAUL NEWMAN from "The Athletic" reviews the first Test at Lord's.
One of the show's biggest supporters Paul Newman shares his thoughts on a very eventful first Test at Lord's, where England's win over New Zealand has raised more questions than answers. The MCC is under huge attack over the state of the pitch and we also examine what - if anything - both sides...
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All the latest from The T20 Blast and news of problems at Lancashire and Middlesex!
So much going on! The T20 fixtures are coming thick and fast, there's an imminent - and brief - return to the County Championship and there's yet more trouble off the field at both Lancashire and Middlesex. Our regular panel of county supporters are here to dissect it all! Oliver Hawke, Craig...
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ENG v NZ preview with CHRIS STOCKS of The iPaper
After a dismal winter Down Under, England don the whites again to face New Zealand at the Home of Cricket. Chris Stocks from The iPaper joins me to preview the series and examine whether England can claw back the goodwill lost after The Ashes.
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Lancashire CCC, Blast attendances and Tim Brooks's new book!
Lancashire CCC had their AGM last Sunday and by all accounts was a lively affair. With yet another SGM slated for 9.30am on Sunday 7th June, co-founder of the Lancashire Action Group Ian Lomax gives his take on events. Craig Tranter then offers his view on whether all the off-field activity is...
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Round 7 of the County Championship
The first block of county red ball fixtures is complete and, with one eye on The T20 Blast, our regular panel of fans give their view on the latest matches. Dan Haggar and Oliver Hawke report on Essex v Leicestershire, Alex Gates on Derbyshire's famous win at Lord's, Harry Everett from a...
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A look at Round 6 of the County Championship.
With all counties now having played five games, things are getting interesting in the County Championship. Despite the weather, only one draw with the rest yielding results. To take a look at the latest results, I'm joined by supporters David Wright, Harry Everett, Dan Haggar, Oliver Hawke, Alex...
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A Bank Holiday Weekend of County Championship cricket.
County cricket supporters give their verdicts on the championship games, which just took place over the Bank Holiday weekend. This week, we hear from Oliver Hawke, David Wright, Barrie Funnell, Harry Everett, Alex Gates and Craig Tranter. If YOU want to contribute to future shows, please get in...
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Round 4 of the County Championship
The fourth round of the County Championship took place under blue skies, which largely turned out to be a batter's paradise. Here is a round up of what happened, with contributions from Craig Tranter, David Wright, Dan Haggar and Oliver Hawke. As always, please get in touch if you would like to...
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BONUS: "The Grumbler" on the Substitutions Rule
Richard Clarke AKA "The Grumbler" joins me to discuss the controversial Substitutes Rule currently being trialed in county cricket.
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County Championship - Round 3
With Round 3 complete, it's time to have a look at what went on and the impact of the games on the tables. As usual, I get fans' reactions, so this week we have: Harry Everett on Hampshire v Somerset Dan Haggar on Warwickshire v Essex Craig Tranter on Gloucestershire v Lancashire This platform is...
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Fans review Round 2 of the County Championship.
Another thrilling round of matches in the County Championship. Here to give their views on what they saw are: Dan Haggar on Essex Oliver Hawke - Leicestershire Nigel Jones & David Wright on Surrey Evan Gallagher on Kent Craig Tranter on Lancashire If YOU want to take part, message 98 Not Out via...
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Round 1 of the County Championship - fans give their verdicts.
The County Championship is back and "98 Not Out" is giving a platform for grassroots supporters to give their views on what is going on at their counties, both on and off the pitch. With Round One complete, we get the views of: Dan Haggar on Essex Harry Everett on Somerset Barrie Funnell & David...
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"They've only gone and painted the railings on the Tom Pearce Stand!"
'Twas the night before Christmas....well, it certainly feels that way as the 2026 County Championship season is upon us. ..and with perfect timing, the IPL simultaneously gets underway?!?! Richard Clarke aka "The Grumbler" joins me to discuss the latest updates from Essex and also the existential...
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Mark Sands on his new book "Stars on Sunday"
Mark Sands has written a superb book on the history of the John Player League called "Stars on Sunday" Soaked in cricketing nostalgia it reminds us that some issues that were affecting the game nearly sixty years ago have not gone away...but also of a great time watching exciting matches on...
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MARK SANDS on his new book "Stars on Sunday"
Mark Sands has written a superb book on the history of the John Player League called "Stars on Sunday" Soaked in cricketing nostalgia it reminds us that some issues that were affecting the game nearly sixty years ago have not gone away...but also of a great time watching exciting matches on...
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VIDEO: Mark Rhydderch-Roberts on The Hundred auction.
Mark Rhydderch-Roberts is the Chairman of Glamorgan CCC and also co-Chair at Hundred franchise team Welsh Fire. After participating in the inaugural players' auction held in London, Mark joins us to give his thoughts on how it went and the effect all this new IPL money will have on the domestic...
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CRAIG TRANTER on Lancashire CCC
Lifelong Lancashire supporter Craig Tranter joins me to talk about his club's prospects for the upcoming season. With lots of activity both on and off the field, Craig gives a brilliant and forthright view on everything going on!
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Welsh Fire and Glamorgan Chair MARK RHYDDERCH-ROBERTS.
Welsh Fire has signed Joe Root, Jordan Cox and Sophie Devine among others for the 2026 campaign in The Hundred. It's an eye-catching line up and I ask Fire co-Chair Mark Rhydderch- Roberts if the side can finally achieve success in the tournament. And what are the knock-on effects of IT…
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Poet SAM BLACKMAN on 150 poems in 150 days to mark 150 years of Essex Cricket.
Sam Blackman from Saffron Walden CC has written 150 poems in 150 days to celebrate 150 years of Essex Cricket. In this episode, he tells us about this splendid achievement and read out some of his favourite pieces. Also a look at India's inevitable victory at the Men's T20 World Cup Final, the...
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The T20 World Cup...The Hundred...Counties...and the Middle East!
Lots to talk about with the teams for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup now decided, ahead of Sunday's Final. Debate about Pakistan players in The Hundred continues, with statements being made by the great and the good, but is the door still open for IPL-owned franchises to exclude players, as they do…
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VIDEO: Trouble brewing in The Hundred?
There's a breaking story this week that The Hundred teams now owned by IPL franchises would chose not to select any Pakistan players that have entered next month's auction. This would mirror a situation in the IPL, this possibly bringing subcontinent politics onto English Soil. Chris Stocks from...
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Would the ECB take on the might of the IPL franchises?
There's a breaking story this week that The Hundred teams now owned by IPL franchises would chose not to select any Pakistan players that have entered next month's auction. This would mirror a situation in the IPL, this possibly bringing subcontinent politics onto English Soil. Chris Stocks from...
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Thoughts on the T20 World Cup and the latest from the counties.
The T20 World Cup has reached the Super 8s stage and on this week's show I ponder England's progress and ask how far can they go.? The politics between India and Pakistan has already influenced the tournament and now threatens to spill into The Hundred, with reports of Pakistan players being…
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VIDEO: Bumble assesses Lancashire and Yorkshire ahead of the new season.
David Lloyd, known better to all of us as "Bumble" takes a look at the chances for his native Lancashire and also Yorkshire - where he now lives - ahead of the 2026 domestic season. As entertaining as always, Bumble reveals a love for steam trains and gives us some exclusive news from the wildly...
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County supporters (including Bumble!) give their views on the upcoming season...
I asked county cricket fans to give me their thoughts on how their teams would fare in 2026 and I got a great response! Here we have Evan Gallagher on Kent, Dan Haggar on Essex, Barrie Funnell & David Wright on Surrey, Oliver Hawke on Leicestershire, David Griffin on Derbyshire, Harry Everett on...
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VIDEO: "Never Mind The Politics" says ED WARNER
With the ICC T20 World Cup already being overshadowed by boycotts and political interference, Ed Warner joins me to talk about the damaging influence that politics - and money - have on sport. Have boycotts ever been successful and does the arrival of big money in the English game warp the...
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ED WARNER on politics and money in sport,
With the ICC T20 World Cup already being overshadowed by boycotts and political interference, Ed Warner joins me to talk about the damaging influence that politics - and money - have on sport. Have boycotts ever been successful and does the arrival of big money in the English game warp the...
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VIDEO: Simon Hughes examines where England go from here?
Writer and broadcaster Simon Hughes is probably best known for being part of the excellent team that covered The Ashes in 2005 for Channel 4. In this chat, we contrast that series with the one just finished, both on and off the pitch and query that attitude and preparation of the current England...
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Writer and broadcaster SIMON HUGHES
Writer and broadcaster Simon Hughes is probably best known for being part of the excellent team that covered The Ashes in 2005 for Channel 4. In this chat, we contrast that series with the one just finished, both on and off the pitch and query that attitude and preparation of the current England...
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VIDEO: Toppers on Tour!
A catch up with Don Topley as he prepares to jet off to Sri Lanka to take in England's white ball series ahead of next month's T20 World Cup. We get his thoughts on England's chances as well as taking a look at the fall out from The Ashes, where Don was there with the Barmy Army and met up with...
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The much-travelled DON TOPLEY...
A catch up with Don Topley as he prepares to jet off to Sri Lanka to take in England's white ball series ahead of next month's T20 World Cup. We get his thoughts on England's chances as well as taking a look at the fall out from The Ashes, where Don was there with the Barmy Army and met up with...
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VIDEO: Essex Cricket turns 150!
Essex County Cricket Club is 150 years old! To mark the occasion, ceremonies were held at Chelmsford Cathedral and at Shire Hall in the city centre, the very spot where the club was born following a public meeting back in 1876. Richard Clarke aka "The Grumbler" was there to observe proceedings…
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Essex Cricket celebrates 150 years!
Essex County Cricket Cub is 150 years old. To mark the occasion, ceremonies were held at Chelmsford Cathedral and at Shire Hall in the city centre, the very spot where the club was born following a public meeting back in 1876. Richard Clarke aka "The Grumbler" was there to observe proceedings and...
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‘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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