{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6666ceb9c368870012369f63/69e8ee791e5fb1ae4680e74f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"France’s crazy cricket history | The Cricketer Magazine Podcast","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6666ceb9c368870012369f63/1776872887582-2fbc2ba6-0f1e-44fd-8955-1c48368e8cd9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, James and editor Huw Turbervill discuss our County Championship special issue and cricket’s other hot topics.</p><p><br></p><p>————</p><p>Buy our May issue here: https://tinyurl.com/44u7yv3c</p><p>Get your next three issues for £10 here: https://tinyurl.com/2a7zwxkv</p><p><br></p><p>Peter O’Brien’s coverage of France Cricket can be found here: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/focus/20231107-exclusive-alleged-fake-matches-plague-cricket-in-france and https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260408-unsanctioned-france-cricket-team-plays-international-tournament-amid-high-legal-risks</p><p><br></p><p>————</p><p>Intro music by Jon Linney</p><p>Incidental music by piccadillykentus/freesound</p>","author_name":"The Cricketer"}