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27 min

Where is Adil Rashid?

England's ODI side come out on the wrong side of two thrilling games in Pakistan but why didn't Adil Rashid play in them? Are England moving on from one of their greatest ever white ball bowlers?! Surely these two losses show that he is still needed more than ever? Speaking of greatest bowlers, why is Jimmy Anderson being cut loose by his boyhood club Lancashire when he is still one of the best bowlers in the County Championship? And what will he end up doing next - Azeem has a theory.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

32 min

We're back! Talking AB & best bowling attacks

After a month long break the boys are back! Having seen AB De Villiers look a million dollars in a legends tournament, Matt asks whether he retired far too early? Would it be that far fetched if he made a comeback aged 42 in a big franchise tournament?! Australia defy the doubters again and run over South Africa in the 1st Test. Is their bowling attack the best of all time?! And should we all respect the skills of Shai Hope a little more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 min

Do we judge Harry Brook unfairly?

Ben Stokes thinks we are too quick to criticise Harry Brook after he smashes another incredible century - is he right? And is he really more talented than Kevin Pietersen, as Stokes says? Brook will definitely be in England's Test top 7 against South Africa but who else will be? Is Jamie Smith's position under real threat now that Jordan Cox has shown how good he is behind the stumps? This episode is done to help raise money for Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - please help us by donating via the Link provided in our Instagram Bios or through this episode's URL. Thanks a lot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

39 min

Is KP the mentor a good idea & battle for the Big Bash

Kevin Pietersen has been brought in as England's white ball mentor - is this a stroke of genius or something that could go seriously wrong? At the same time over in Australia there is a big fight taking place over privatisation of the Big Bash - what caused it and how will it end? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

42 min

Another Pakistan meltdown

Some extraordinary things have happened in Pakistan cricket over the years but is sending home 9 players and coaches the biggest act of self harm yet? Why was Imam called out so publicly? Why was Ali Usman sent home? Is Aaquib Javed the real problem? Plus, is Ben Stokes about to show the world his real T20 capabilities and thoughts on a very messy situation at Hampshire with Scott Kuggeleijn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 min

Why Brydon Carse SHOULDN'T be punished heavily

Another England player puts his foot in it and there are inevitable calls for the book to be thrown at Brydon Carse. But is what he did any worse than what some of his teammates have already done? Has the ECB backed itself into a corner by not punishing them heavily? Would it now be a weak move to target Carse? Meanwhile, Babar is back for the 2nd Test but Azeem is sticking to his bet that Pakistan won't pass 250 in the series! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 min

Bangladesh surging and was The Hundred a success?

Three Test series to talk about this week! What is behind Bangladesh's amazing rise in Test cricket? Is this Australia team finally over the hill? Is Rishabh Pant the biggest entertainer in cricket? And now that the first season of The Hundred post investment is done, we ask - was it a success? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 min

Can this Pakistan cause England any problems?

With England in dire need of a series win in the post Stokes era, we take a closer look at the Pakistan squad that is about to arrive - is there any way they could cause a vulnerable English side some problems? Meanhile, the West Indies will have to go through the Qualifier tournament again to make it to next year's World Cup - should we no longer be surprised given how far they have fallen in recent years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

About 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.

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It's Not Just Cricket
Hosted by
Azeem Rafiq, Matt Kabir Floyd
Years active
2026 - 2024
Episodes
183
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