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In Canterbury, cricket’s the biggest sport in town – but how are Kent taking advantage of that? The Canterbury Academy is a state school that has already produced county and international players including Darcey Carter, Ryan Davies, Jaydn Denly and Alexa Stonehouse. The school’s director of sport, Phil Relf, joins the podcast to discuss their new official link with Kent – and why schools cricket...

Gareth Copley-Jones has photographed England across the globe for two decades and a selection of his favourite snaps feature in the June issue of The Cricketer – out now. Gareth tells deputy editor James Coyne his favourite stories from tours over the years and discusses the art of capturing the perfect cricket photo. James is also joined by editor Huw Turbervill to chat about the international su...

Should a double centurion be fined for selfish batting? Oscar Ress and David Sharman look at the UK club cricket scene’s most interesting stories – and round up the quirkier tales from the early rounds of the Cawston Press Village Cup. The Cricketer Club Podcast is brought to you in association with BOLA. Check out their range of bowling machines and other equipment here: https://www.bola.co.uk/ A...

Strabane Academy have produced four international cricketers for two different nations in recent times… but don't quite know why. They're also the first side through to the national rounds of the new Knight-Stokes Cup for state schools. Former first-class player Niall McDonnell, Strabane's head of PE, joins us to discuss their success and why cricket is "in the blood" in their part of Northern Ire...

From Nazi-occupied clubs to "ghost games", the history of cricket in France – technically cricket’s defending Olympic silver medallists – is both intriguing and controversial. Deputy editor James Coyne sits down with France 24’s Peter O’Brien to examine the curious past, present and future of cricket across the Channel. Plus, James and editor Huw Turbervill discuss our County Championship special...

Lewys Hill, captain of defending Village Cup champions Foxton Granta, joins the show for a special preview of this year’s tournament. Plus, we look at the weird and wonderful club cricket stories making the news at the moment. The Cricketer Club Cricket Podcast is brought to you in association with BOLA. Check out their range of bowling machines and other equipment here: https://www.bola.co.uk/ Si...

Former Warwickshire captain Michael Powell, head of cricket at Rugby School, has played a major role in developing England stars Jacob Bethell and Maia Bouchier. Here, he discusses their success, his passion for helping to make Rugby a regular venue for his old county, and how the private sector can help to revive cricket in state schools. The Cricketer's schools coverage is brought to you in asso...

Test Match Special's Vic Marks, formerly of England and Somerset, joins James Coyne for a chat about the life of master cricket writer Neville Cardus, about whom he has written for our April issue. Vic also looks as how cricket media has changed in his own time as a journalist - and previews his home county's chances in 2026. Plus, editor Huw Turbervill joins James to discuss the county season ahe...

Derbyshire returned to Repton School in 2025, 37 years after last staging a men’s professional game there. Repton’s Ian Pollock joins us to discuss how the school transformed itself into a List A cricket venue, gives his advice for other grounds seeking to host county games, and answers the question of whether a Championship game could be on the cards in the future… The Cricketer's schools coverag...

Are Essex the Millwall of county cricket? Former England allrounder Derek Pringle speaks to James Coyne about the history of his old county – a subject he’s written about in our March issue – as well as his outground memories and strange pre-season tours. Plus, editor Huw Turbervill joins James for a chat about the counties' Hundred cash debate, and what else you’ll be able to find in this month’s...

Former Leicestershire professional Cristian Durant joins David Sharman to talk about his playing career, as well as life after leaving the county game. Cristian also discusses his work in schools and offers his advice for young cricketers aiming to make the transition from playing for their school to turning professional. The Cricketer's schools coverage is brought to you in association with our f...

Our editor Huw Turbervill speaks to former England captain Michael Vaughan to discuss his memories of playing schools cricket in Sheffield, his passion for improving cricket in state schools, and the launch of the new Knight-Stokes Cup with MCC. 📗 Pick up a copy of the latest magazine! ➡️ https://shop.thecricketer.com/current-issue Award-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - ev...

Nottinghamshire’s Joe Pocklington speaks to The Cricketer’s deputy editor James Coyne about the life of a county cricketer playing Grade Cricket in Sydney, a subject the left-arm spinner has written about for our February issue. Plus, editor Huw Turbervill joins James for a chat about England’s Ashes disaster, and what else you’ll be able to find in this month’s magazine – out now! Buy our Februar...

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