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Museum of Welsh Cricket Podcast
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A Podcast interviewing a range of people from all areas of the great country of Wales who have a connection with or a story to tell about the great game of cricket.
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A Long Spell: The South Wales Cricket Association Centenary (1926-2026) Part 1 (Episode 164)
3w ago00:37:54Tap to summarizeTell us what you think of this episodeIn the latest episode of the podcast we talk to outgoing Chair of the SWCA Neil Hobbs and local cricketer and amateur historian Mike Price about the 100 year history of the South Wales Cricket Association.We hear about some of the individuals, teams and events that have marked various phases of that history as well as some of the issues that have affected the league over the years.Mike Price is a long term player and administrator with Cimla Cricket Club as well as a host of roles with Neath RFC. He is the author of the Centenary Booklet 'A Long Spell' produced by the association.Neil Hobbs is the longstanding Chair of the SWCA. He talks to us about his early cricketing experiences and how he ended up being the Chairperson of the league. He also shares his knowledge of cricket in South Wales in the last 30 or more years.This is the first of two episodes covering this organisation and its centenary.
Transcribe →A Book about the Bont: Pontarddulais Cricket Club 150th Year (Episode 163)
Mar 2601:01:38Tap to summarizeTell us what you think of this episodeThe interviews that form this episode are all with members, players and officials of Pontarddulais Cricket Club.This year, the club celebrates its 150th Year and as part of its celebrations it has published a book covering the history of the club from 1976 to 2026.We would like to thank the following individuals for sharing their memories and stories with us:Ben RobertsKeith GriffithsMeirion BishopMatthew FisherNigel RogersAlun Wyn EvansMark DaviesIestyn ReesGary ThomasPhil WilliamsOllie, Morgan and DylanIan OwenRobert CroftIf you are interested in getting hold of a copy of the book talked about in the episode or if you are interested in some of the celebratory events lined up for the 150th anniversary celebrations you can contact Ben Roberts and / or Martin Lewis at the following email:pontarddulaiscc@hotmail.co.uk
Transcribe →A Tribute to Hugh Morris MBE: In Conversation with Andrew Hignell (Episode 162)
Jan 2200:58:04Tap to summarizeTell us what you think of this episodeIn the week of his funeral, this episode focuses on the contribution to the game of cricket of Glamorgan legend and English cricket administrator extraordinaire, Hugh Morris MBE.There have, of course, been numerous obituaries written since his untimely passing. There are links to the most significant of these below:https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/4422639/hugh-morris-obituaryhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sporhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/dec/28/hugh-morris-former-england-cricketer-ecb-chief-dies-62t/cricket/articles/cd6xq1v6l76ohttps://glamorgancricket.com/news/hugh-morris-a-tributehttps://my.blundells.org/obclub/obclub/obituaries/morris_hugh.htmThis conversation was recorded for an online meeting of Glamorgan CCC supporters in late 2023.
Transcribe →From Kolkata to Cardiff: An Interview with Bhavya Doshi (Episode 161)
Jan 800:35:47Tap to summarizeTell us what you think of this episodeBhavya Dhoshi left his home in cricket-mad Kolkata to study media at Cardiff Metropolitan University. He is now a key member of Glamorgan’s media team.The podcast caught up with him before Christmas to talk about the interesting times ahead for the county and for Welsh Fire under the new joint ownership of Glamorgan and Washington Freedom. He also shared insights in what it is like to do media interviews and clips for Glamorgan – and which Glamorgan players are the most fun to work with! And he talked about his love of St Fagans Cricket Club.But, to begin, Bhavya offered a fascinating insight in the culture of cricket back home in India.Presented by Greg Lewis.
Transcribe →Review of the Year 2025 [Part 2] (Episode 160)
Dec 2900:35:02Tap to summarizeTell us what you think of this episodeIn this second installment of our review of 2025 we listen to clips from a number of episodes covering a range of subjects. These are:The Nantgarw China CupThe Aboriginal Touring side of 1868Sir Geoffrey Boycott's memories of playing at St Helens in SwanseaThe Gorseinon Cricket Club women's volunteersGlamorgan's oldest follower Dr Dr Subrahmanyam Ganesh We would like to thank all those who have contributed to the podcast over the last year. If you have a story or would like your club to feature then just contact us @welshcricketpod, on Facebook at the Museum of Welsh Cricket Podcast OR by email on mwcpod1921@gmail.com
Transcribe →Review of the Year 2025 [Part 1] (Episode 159)
Dec 1900:26:23Tap to summarizeTell us what you think of this episodeThis week's episode is the first of two looking back at some of the highlights of the podcast over the past year.
Transcribe →Batting with Boycott: Dr David Owen OBE (Episode 158)
Dec 500:26:54Tap to summarizeTell us what you think of this episode The medical research carried out by Dr David Owen OBE into Parkinson’s Disease has helped countless people around the world. But, away of the lab, it’s a love of cricket which has kept him going. And that includes a vivid memory of a hundred partnership he shared with Geoffrey Boycott in the 1980s. It’s a great story and as Dr Owen notes, “he was as difficult as one might have imagined!”. In this episode, Dr Owen shares his memories of that innings and subsequent meetings with Boycott, and much more: watching Don Shepherd versus Richie Benaud, chatting to Wes Hall about one special match, playing with Peter May, and umpiring Stuart Broad and Samit Patel. Presented by Greg Lewis.
Transcribe →Glamorgan's Oldest Follower (Episode 157)
Nov 2100:23:45Tap to summarizeTell us what you think of this episode It was 1956 when Dr Subrahmanyam Ganesh arrived in Wales from India to work in the NHS. He was already a fan of Glamorgan, having followed their 1948 County Championship win on the radio. Wilf Wooller was one of his favourite players. On leaving India, his father told him: “Don't be a stranger in your adopted country. Become a useful member of the community and give something back in return.” This he did – and more! He became a much-respected GP in Merthyr Tydfil (even attending the terrible aftermath of the Aberfan disaster), a long-standing Rotarian, and a dedicated follower of Glamorgan CCC. Now 96, he made it to every Glammy home game of the 2025 season. Presented by Greg Lewis.For further information and a wonderful BBC interview with Dr Ganesh you can go here:https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/KmmR515k2tpQFGm5X00MQc/meet-ganesh-one-of-the-welsh-valley-s-first-asian-doctorsAnd here you can find some more interviews with the Dr on a South Asian Oral History website:https://southasianbritain.org/oral-histories/subramanyam-ganesh/
Transcribe →Six Sixes, Rusty Nails and Balconiers: Thanks for the Memories St Helen's (Episode 156)
Nov 602:23:05Tap to summarizeTell us what you think of this episodeIn this episode, the longest ever in the history of our podcast, we hear almost 50 contributors share their memories of the St Helen's ground in Swansea.Now no longer a cricket venue, St Helen's has been at the heart of Glamorgan's journey as a first class county and has hosted many famous games and famous names as well as cricketing exploits that reverberate through the history of the game of cricket itself.Contributions include those by:Andrew Hignell, pre-eminent historian of cricket in WalesMal Pope, singer, radio dj and composerFred Raffle (long time blind supporter of Glamorgan CCC)Peter Hybart (ex CEO of Cricket Wales)Dan Cherry (CEO of Glamorgan)Mark Rhyderch-Roberts (Chair, Glamorgan CCC)Alan Wilkins (President, Glamorgan CCC)Ken Lewis (Glamorgan's oldest living player)Steve WatkinDean CoskerTony CotteeOssie WheatleyTony LewisHugh MorrisAlan ButcherMatt MaynardDavid HempAlan JonesWaqar YounisJack RusselDavid GowerSir Geoffrey BoycottMax Boyce
Transcribe →Winning the Haig: Gowerton Cricketers 50 Years On (Episode 155)
Oct 2400:51:31Tap to summarizeTell us what you think of this episodeIn this episode we talk to the 6 remaining members of the Gowerton Cricket Club Team who made history by being the first welsh club to win the prestigious Haig Village Trophy in 1975.Those players are:John MorrisJohn RichardsMike RowlandsColin AireyAdrian Daniel andEdward BevanThe players talk about the team as a whole, the reasons for their success in the competition and the different games they played along the way to get to the final at Lords as well as the final itself.We also talk about the 5 players from the side who are sadly no longer alive. They were:Graham YoungTeifion DaviesRobert EvansWayne Harries andBill ThomasThe competition remains to this day. Those interested in learning a little bit more about it can go here:https://www.nationalvillagecup.com/The scorecard for the final can be found here:https://www.nationalvillagecup.com/1975-village-cup-final-gowerton-v-isleham/
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