Museum of Welsh Cricket Podcast

Tell us what you think of this episode We interview Mike Knight who, with his brother Dave, recieved a British Empire Medal in the New Years Honours list.  He talks to us about the illustrious history of Newport Cricket Club and its old ground at Rodney Parade.  We hear how W G Grace and Wally Hammond played at the ground as well as its original links in the 19th Century with the local Athletic Cl...

Tell us what you think of this episode Y sylwebydd chwaraeon a chyn-ddyfarnwr rygbi Alun Wyn Bevan yw ein gwestai arbennig ar y podlediad yr wythnos hon. Ymunwch â ni i glywed pa dri chricedwr fyddai’n eu gwahodd draw am ginio, a pha gaeau yng Nghymru yw ei hoff lefydd i wylio criced. (Welsh language interview with sports commentator and former rugby referee Alun Wyn Bevan about Brynaman Cricket C...

Tell us what you think of this episode In this episode we talk to Dr Andrew Hignell about Alfred Holsinger, A Sri Lankan cricketer who plied his trade in Edwardian England and Wales as well as a chat with Janaka Ranweera, uncle of current Sri Lankan Test cricketer Lasith Embuldeniya.

Tell us what you think of this episode We talk to Pontypridd Librarian Edwina Smart about meeting Sri Lankan spin bowler Lasith Embuldeniya as well as her charitable work in the country in the wake of 2004's Tsunami.  We also hear from Foundation of Goodness founder Kushil Gunasekera about his work and the Foundations links with, and promotion of, cricket in rural Sri Lanka.

Tell us what you think of this episode In our first episode of 2021, Paul Edwards of Panteg Cricket Club talks to us about its history and his love of the game.  With 2021 being the 100th Anniversaty of first-class cricket in Wales we speculate on what might be in store for us as we move towards an historical season for Glamorgan.

Tell us what you think of this episode Starting back in July there have been 15 episodes of the podcast so far.  Stephen Hedges and Jan Gray, two of the podcast interviewers, look back at some of the highlights and discuss what they hope the podcast has achieved so far.  Listen to interview clips from Glamorgan's Prem Sisodiya and Kent and England's Zak Crawley.   Hear club cricketers To...

Tell us what you think of this episode Long time player and official at the club, Derek Picken, tells us about its history as well as a few of his favourite cricketing stories.

Tell us what you think of this episode  Taith i'r gogledd sydd gyda ni i chi ar y podlediad yr wythnos hon, gyda Gareth Lanagan o @Dolgellaucc, sydd newydd ddod yn aelod o Fwrdd @CricketWales, a Jason Parry a Grant Peisley, dau aelod blaenllaw o @criccaernarfon  (A Welsh language episode looking at two clubs in the north, Caernarfon and Dolgellau)

Tell us what you think of this episode Jan Gray talks to Fraser Watson of Llanrhian Cricket Club and learns about the trials and tribulations of the most westerly cricket club on the UK mainland. Also, hear the second part of Dr Andrew Hignell's interview about cricket scoring.

Tell us what you think of this episode We interview Sam Rossiter and Megan Arthur, both players in the league and hear a little bit about its history and development, how they got into playing cricket and their hopes for the future of the league. An added bonus this week is another in our feature Curator's Corner.  This week, Dr Andrew Hignell gives us a potted history of scoring and talks ab...

Tell us what you think of this episode Jeff Evans, y dyfarnwr o Drefach yn Sir Gaerfyrddin, fydd y gwestai arbennig yr wythnos hon. Mae’r Cymro Cymraeg newydd ymddeol o ddyfarnu ar lefel dosbarth cyntaf y siroedd ar ôl gyrfa sydd wedi para ugain mlynedd ac sydd wedi mynd â fe o'i filltir sgwâr i bedwar ban byd. Cawn glywed sut y dechreuodd ei ddiddordeb mewn criced, ei atgofion o’i gyfnod yn...

Tell us what you think of this episode Jan Gray interviews Jayne Cole who has been a scorer with Haverfordwest Cricket Club for nearly 40 years. She talks about how she started, some amaazing games that she has witnessed and the enjoyment she gets from scoring.   Along the way she reflects on what she likes about being a scorer and ecourages others to join her in one way to get involved with the l...

Tell us what you think of this episode The Podcasts Jan Gray talks to Zak Crawley of Kent and England and Kiran Carlson of Glamorgan about how they found their way to being a professional cricketer and gets their advice for all those aspiring to play in the first class game. He also examines the Welsh process of talent development with Glamorgan's Head of Talent Development Richard Almond and...

Tell us what you think of this episode The Podcast interviews Robin Varley, cricketer, club official and administrator about his book,  'All That Could Be Desired - The History of Cricket in Aberystwyth 1830 to 1997'.  Robin talks about famous local cricketers, famous families and names of the past who were significant in the development of the game there AND about his own not insignific...

Tell us what you think of this episode Current First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, his predecessor, Carwyn Jones and Minister for Health and Social Services Vaughan Gething share their memories and thoughts about the game of cricket.   There is talk of great players, great matches and what is it about cricket that is so special. There are also stories of Glamorgan cricketers staying over at t...

Tell us what you think of this episode Tony Peters and Tony Davies are two of the volunteers who help out at the CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket.  Under the watchful eye of Chief Archivist Andrew Hignell they have busied themselves with cataloguing items for the museum as well as assisting with its journey towards accrditation as a museum.  Thay talk about their experiences and some of the great crick...

Tell us what you think of this episode Hear Asian club cricketers Riaz Anwar and Mohammed Rafhan talk about their involvement in club cricket in Cardiff in the 1970s and also hear the story of Imran Hassan, a  talented schoolboy cricketer who was denied a first contract with Glamorgan because he did not have British nationality and who ended up giving up on his dream of becoming a professional cri...

Tell us what you think of this episode We hear Richard Hill of the ECB outline the history of disability cricket and its current set up.   Leshia Hawkins and Les Randall of Cricket Wales talk about the past achievements and present goals of those organising the game in the principality.  We hear from two of the Wales Disability Cricket Team Squad who visited Sri Lanka last year.  Cian Davies and C...

Tell us what you think of this episode Prem talks with museum volunteer Jan Gray about his childhood, getting into cricket and being a role model for other aspiring young Asian cricketers. We discuss the impact of three world class Pakistani cricketers on the Glamorgan scene: Majid Khan, Javed Miandad and Waqar Younis. In our 'My club, Our story' feature, three of the Gowerton Cricket Cl...

Tell us what you think of this episode Pontypridd Crcicket Club is in its 150th year.  Local Librarian Edwina Smart guides us through a potted look at its history.  Ex players Roy Hope and Tony Hallett talk about their experiences of playing for the club and their thoughts on cricket from the 1950s right up to today.  Some noteworthy ex sportsmen make guest appearances wishing the club all the bes...

Tell us what you think of this episode Y gohebydd criced Edward Bevan sy'n cofio'n ôl i'w ddyddiau'n chwarae i dîm Tre-gŵyr i Lord's, nid unwaith ond dwy, yng nghanol y 1970au. Enillodd y clwb dlws Cwpan y Pentrefi ar eu hail gynnig. Crynodeb Saesneg i ddilyn. In a welsh language interview, journalist Edward Bevan re-counts his experiences as a player with Gowerton Cricket...

Tell us what you think of this episode The inaugaral Podcast of the CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket Podcast presented by Alun Rhys Chivers and Stephen Hedges. Albert talks about his memories of being a groundsman at both Cardiff Arms Park and Sophia Gardens as well as his thoughts on rugby and cricket.