It’s Not Just Cricket

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.

Publisher

It's Not Just Cricket

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Apr 2024

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

132 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   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

2. 

   16 Sept 2026

   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

3. 

   9 Sept 2026

   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

Who has been a guest on It’s Not Just Cricket

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Azeem Rafiq
• Aatif Nawaz
• Amar Singh
• Isa Guha

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

3,342

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

83

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

68

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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