The Cricketer | Podcasts and Interviews

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/Sign up here for just £1 to read the latest school cricket news and much, much more besides: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscribe/the-cricketer-magazine/digitalTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.comMusic by: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videosLicense code: Y3U5A1W6AMKP0JCKArtist: : Marcus P. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 association with our friends at Durant Sports. To find out more about Durant's design, production, and installation of cricket ground equipment and cricket netting systems for both indoor and outdoor use, visit DurantSports.co.ukSign up here for just £1 to read the latest school cricket news and much, much more besides: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscribe/the-cricketer-magazine/digitalTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.comMusic by https://www.bensound.comArtist: Marcus P.License code: EEQ0Z7AM6NGGKZJV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ahead and what's in our bumper April magazine - yes, that's the one with the world-famous summer fixtures wallchart!Buy our April issue here: https://tinyurl.com/44u7yv3cGet your next three issues for £10 here: https://tinyurl.com/2a7zwxkv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 coverage is brought to you in association with our friends at Durant Sports. To find out more about Durant's design, production, and installation of cricket ground equipment and cricket netting systems for both indoor and outdoor use, visit DurantSports.co.ukSign up here for just £1 to read the latest school cricket news and much, much more besides: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscribe/the-cricketer-magazine/digitalTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.comMusic by https://www.bensound.comArtist: Marcus P.License code: EEQ0Z7AM6NGGKZJV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 magazine – out now!Buy our March issue here: https://tinyurl.com/44u7yv3cGet your next three issues for £10 here: https://tinyurl.com/2a7zwxkv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 friends at Durant Sports. To find out more about Durant's design, production, and installation of cricket ground equipment and cricket netting systems for both indoor and outdoor use, visit DurantSports.co.ukSign up here for just £1 to read the latest school cricket news and much, much more besides: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscribe/the-cricketer-magazine/digitalTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.comMusic by https://www.bensound.comArtist: Marcus P.License code: EEQ0Z7AM6NGGKZJV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-issueAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 February issue here: https://tinyurl.com/44u7yv3cGet your next three issues for £10 here: https://tinyurl.com/2a7zwxkv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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