98 Not Out - The Cricket Podcast

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!

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

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.

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?

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 Lei...

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 pan...

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

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 been given the nod over Jordan Cox for the Second Test at The Oval. Contributors this week:...

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 have learned from the match. `And what do we think the future holds for Ben Stokes? Read Pau...

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 Tranter, David Wright, Barrie Funnell, Dan Haggar and Alex Gates share their thoughts.

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.

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 having an effect on the field. We hear from Surrey supporter David Wright , who expresses his concerns at...

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 rain-affected Taunton, David Wright and Barrie Funnell on Surrey's heavy defeat at the hands of a f...

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 Gates and Craig Tranter.

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 touch!

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 take part!

Richard Clarke AKA "The Grumbler" joins me to discuss the controversial Substitutes Rule currently being trialed in county cricket.

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 open to everyone, so if you would like to report on how your county is doing, please get in to...

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 social media messaging and let's hear your thoughts!

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 Wright on Surrey Oliver Hawke on Leicestershire and Craig Tranter on Lancashire Get in to...

'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 threat that non-host counties are facing in a very uncertain future.

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 free-to-air tv.

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 free-to-air tv every Sunday afternoon.

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 game.

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!