It's Just Not Cricket

Out with the old and in with the old, as Joe Root returns the captaincy fold.We discuss England's new head coach choice, and return to the topic of erdstall tunnels... So rejoice!

Ben Stokes announces his retirement from international cricket, while literally still in the thick of it.We review the match (not really) and Stokes' retirement call, plus a brief look at the enigmatic European erdstalls.

From absolutely nowhere emerges a new England drama! Will Stokes face the harshest consequences of karma? We review the first test and look forward to Root as interim captain, plus a brief look at how the USA is sending the FIFA World Cup down the drain. Follow us! @justnotcrkpod #cricket

We're back with all (some) of the cricket news we've missed, as we go through England's test squad as a tier list.New Zealand is ready for us brush off the cricket fatigue, and we also chat about the Champions League.

With the It's Just Not Cricket schedule requiring a wait, we reach the conclusion to the Super 8.The World Cup's semifinalists are confirmed, plus some general news and K-pop Demon Hunters fans get burned. Follow us: @justnotcrkpod

In the World Cup's first week, England seem to be reverting to type. While India-Pakistan fails to live up to its hype.Zimbabwe shock the Aussies, and South Africa crack on. Plus, we derail the Crk talk with Hades and Pokémon. Follow us @justnotcrkpod

ANOTHER T20 World Cup is on the way, so we preview (sort of) the teams that are going to (maybe?) play!From Bangladesh's banishment to England's prospects, plus a Shakespearean film for which we have the utmost respect. #cricket

The Ashes have concluded much to England fans' relief. Poor performances and controversy means this pod will be anything but brief.Strap in for Bazball rants and a cricket captain series that's all too real, as a hostile takeover begins with Jamie at the wheel. chapters: sydney reaction: 0:00 - 24:02 not crk - amorim sacking: 24:05 - 37:24 england culture problem: 37:25 - 1:02:14 not crk - conformity gate: 1:02:15 - 1:16:00 cricket captain: 1:16:00 - 1:21:32 what next for england: 1:21:33 - 1:43:00 Follow us @justnotcrkpod #ashes #cricket

The Boxing Day test is over in rapid TikTok time, England win their first game in Australia for 15 years and Jamie is still ill (not Ashes related). #cricket #ashes #englandcricket #podcast ---- Follow us on our socials: @justnocrkpod

Reaction to the third Ashes test where England lose the Ashes in 11 days... #ashes #cricket #engvaus #englandcricket ---- Follow us on our socials: @justnocrkpod

Another England team falls victim at the Gabbatoir, as we bemoan the lack of variety in our batting repertoire.As we look on England's future with the demeanour of a mourner, we end with our high-brow poetry corner. ---- Follow us on our socials: @justnocrkpod #Cricket #Ashes #AUSvENG

What do you mean it only lasted two days?! Begun has this absurd CrkTok craze.Head's hundred gives England food for thought, plus our recommendation for a cathartic sport. #Ashes #Cricket Follow us: @justnotcrkpod

Twas the night before the Ashes, and so starts the Panesar-Smith the verbal bashes.We talk ticket prices and tours with a very special guest, all in anticipation for the Ashes first test. Follow all our socials: @justnotcrkpod

As we go play another round of guess the pod name, we bare witness to three great women's world cup games. Trash talk pre-Ashes always seems to fail, and we attempt to come up with a cricketing cocktail. Follow all our socials: @justnotcrkpod

As the Ashes approaches we look at other cricket podcast names, and cover some women's world cup games.Eventually we do turn to (trash) talk around the Ashes, before revelling in the result of one of football's great clashes.--- Follow all our socials: @justnotcrkpod

A series filled with excitement and suspense, ended with some utter Woakes nonsense.We review England and India's series draw; an entertaining contest with hundreds galore.

Runs galore in the England and India test! A full 5 day rollercoaster that gave us all no time to rest.Have England finally found a batting order that clicks? Plus, a chaotic book club discussion ending with Moby Dick...- Follow all our socials: @justnotcrkpod #ENGvIND #cricket

Find our thoughts on the World Test Championship final here! A fantastic contest fought between South Africa and Australia.Brilliant bowling paired with a batting partnership that hit like crack. Plus our romantic prospects based on the Chinese zodiac?🏏Follow all our socials @justnotcrkpod:#Cricket #WTC23 #WTC23Final

We return from the abyss to deliberate over one of India's best, before analysing the England squad for the upcoming tests. Come for our Test Championship final preview, but stay for our rant on how there is no good media to view... #Cricket #Kohli #Sports Follow our socials🏏 @justnotcrkpod: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justnotcrkpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/justnotcrkpod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@justnotcrkpod

As the Champions Trophy enters into the knockout stage, England's elimination sends us into a rage.Matt rants at the decline of England's standing, as Jamie attempts to detail discussion with Death Stranding.