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Kent's fresh bid to find untapped talent
26:31|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 is thriving across the county.Find out more about how Edwin Doran Sports Tours can help your school or club by calling 0203 617 7983 or visiting https://www.edwindoran.com/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
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Snapping England… and Geoff Boycott punk | The Cricketer Magazine Podcast
32:11|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 summer ahead, what else you can expect from the new issue of the magazine… and the punk band inspired by Geoffrey Boycott.Buy our June issue here: https://tinyurl.com/44u7yv3cGet your next three issues for £10 here: https://tinyurl.com/2a7zwxkvJames and Huw look ahead to our very special Harold Larwood-themed live show too. Get your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/mtjbwxx8More details on Picture of England by Gareth Copley-Jones can be found here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/picture-england
Northants' new base, overseas pros, and pre-match butties
28:03|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/Award-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.comMusic by: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videosLicense code: Y3U5A1W6AMKP0JCKArtist: : Marcus P.
The state school Test cricketer factory
23:21|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 Ireland.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
France’s crazy cricket history | The Cricketer Magazine Podcast
34:03|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 issue and cricket’s other hot topics.————Buy our May issue here: https://tinyurl.com/44u7yv3cGet your next three issues for £10 here: https://tinyurl.com/2a7zwxkvPeter 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————Intro music by Jon LinneyIncidental music by piccadillykentus/freesound
Cawston Press Village Cup preview | The Cricketer Club Cricket Podcast
29:36|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.
Coaching Bethell and a rare Lord's double
24:34|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