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Disability Cricket Podcast

Disability Cricket Podcast

By Disability Cricket Podcast

Interviews, results and discussions with players, coaches and key people in the county disability tournament.

I’m currently recording more episodes which will be available March 2022

Intro outro music by Shropshire based musician Caleb Richards. Please check him out on Spotify and other sources of music

If you are interested in contributing to future episodes please email disabilitycricketpod@gmail.com


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Liam Thomas

Disability Cricket Podcast Aug 01, 2022

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Owen Jervis

Owen Jervis

Owen joins me to discuss whats going on at Yorkshire and shares a couple of disability cricketing stories as well.

Apr 01, 202420:40
Kyle Clayton Season 3, Episode 1.
Mar 18, 202429:12
S9 Midlands final Derbyshire v Warwickshire

S9 Midlands final Derbyshire v Warwickshire

Played at Melbourne CC 1st v 2nd play the final of the Midlands S9 Cup
Aug 21, 202310:31
A day to celebrate disability cricket at Edgbaston (63)

A day to celebrate disability cricket at Edgbaston (63)

In the last episode of the podcast Warwickshire disability cricket officer Rob Eynon invited me to Edgbaston for a special day.
Aug 13, 202313:17
Rob Eynon

Rob Eynon

Rob Eynon is the Disability Cricket Officer for Warwickshire Cricket Board.
I’m sorry, the sound quality is poor on this episode.
Rob is going to talk to me about how he became involved in the game and his role promoting it.
Jul 24, 202323:54
Gordon Laidlaw

Gordon Laidlaw

Gordon Laidlaw joins Sean to discuss his cricketing experiences playing for England and Yorkshire.


Who would he invite for dinner?

Jul 17, 202324:38
First results show of 2023

First results show of 2023

It's the first results show of 2023. An opportunity to look at whats going on in all 7 divisions of disability cricket. Also a brief look at the player statistics so far.

Jun 19, 202331:53
Yorkshire v Lancashire D40 Quest highlights 21/5/2023

Yorkshire v Lancashire D40 Quest highlights 21/5/2023

Highlights of todays D40 Quest game between Yorkshire and Lancashire. The sun was shining all day. Features special guest Adam Marshall
May 22, 202322:06
Derbyshire v Wales

Derbyshire v Wales

It's the first day of the National County disability championships. Will there be any cricket? we have had constant rain in Shropshire for the past few weeks and games were abandoned yesterday due to the rain. Will nearby counties be in a similar position.

Derbyshire v Wales
or
Cheshire v Shropshire

It's also going to be my 10th season of disability cricket. How many players are older than me out there? get in touch
May 01, 202329:04
Steven Morgan

Steven Morgan

Steven is a journalist and writer about cricket. He's a fan of disability cricket and has written for the Lords Taveners magazine the long room. He was also the only journalist present during the 2019 PD world series.
Thank you Steven for writing about disability cricket
Aug 29, 202232:52
Leon Richer (Dorset)
Aug 15, 202218:48
Liam Thomas

Liam Thomas

England PD cricketer joins me to discuss his time playing disability cricket. We talk about the online fame gained from a short video of him fielding against Pakistan several years ago.
Aug 01, 202228:16
Anthony Clapham

Anthony Clapham

Anthony joins me to discuss his experiences playing disability cricket. He's my first ever guest form Hampshire.
Jul 18, 202238:24
Mid season results and league table discussion

Mid season results and league table discussion

Quick update of what's going on in the 7 national disability leagues

Jul 04, 202217:17
Jack Page
Jun 20, 202220:36
Tom Best S9 (Dorset)
Jun 06, 202233:14
Wales v Middlesex 22/5/2025 D40 Quest

Wales v Middlesex 22/5/2025 D40 Quest

Wales host Middlesex at Lisvane CC in the D40 Quest. Going into the game Wales have played 1 and lost one. Middlesex had played 1 and won 1. The result could decide what type of season both teams will have.
May 23, 202236:53
Sussex v Wales D40 Quest 8/5/2022

Sussex v Wales D40 Quest 8/5/2022

My first attempt of match highlights between Sussex & Wales went rather well. In fact I’m planning on recording more in the future. So if you see me with a table full of phones, batteries, pieces of paper, camping stove and kettle say hi. I might ask you to contribute to a future episode. I’m planning on attending Wales v Middlesex at Lisvane CC 22/5/2022
May 09, 202218:06
Bryan Leaver
May 09, 202229:01
Callum Flynn England PD cricketer

Callum Flynn England PD cricketer

This episode features Callum Flynn. we talk about his time playing cricket for England. his aspirations, the DPL, being trolled and who he would have around for dinner and what he would serve.
Apr 25, 202236:00
Lucy Hunter

Lucy Hunter

Lucy is new to disability cricket and recently joined Shropshire. She made her debut during Covid19 pandemic and joined a squad of players she never knew existed.
On debut she was her teams 3rd highest run scorer and had her teams best bowling economy figures.
Apr 11, 202227:55
Amlyn Layton

Amlyn Layton

Amlyn Layton runs the community programme in Lancashire and talks about his time working in disability cricket.

Amlyn is responsible for the Super1's, table cricket and also managers the S9's softball team. Amlyn also shares a bizarre cricket story.

I also gave another podcast a plug. Try out TWS Sports Podcast which is presented by students at a specialist Autism school who interview top athletes from many different sports.
Mar 28, 202226:59
Jonny Gale
Mar 14, 202240:00
Kyle Clayton Lancashire all rounder     (43)

Kyle Clayton Lancashire all rounder (43)

Recorded in October 2021 ready for the 2022 season.

Kyle talks about his experiences of playing disability cricket for Lancashire. Winning Division 2 norths and playing in the DPL.

Who is Lancashires joker and who do people not want to sit next to on the team bus?
Feb 28, 202231:03
Neil Bradshaw Disability Cricket Operations Manager
Oct 05, 202156:48
Joel Harris, Lancashire and England deaf cricketer

Joel Harris, Lancashire and England deaf cricketer

Joel Harris, Lancashire and England deaf cricketer joins me to talk about his time playing deaf cricket for England and touring Dubai, South Africa and the Netherlands. Joel represented the Pirates in the inaugural Disability cricket league.

Sep 27, 202121:25
Damien Halford

Damien Halford

Damien Runner Bean Halford joins me to chat about his experience of playing disability cricket since the age of 7. He is now 35. Damien's brother Robert also plays disability cricket and so did his father Ian.


Damian plays for Shropshire only disability champion club St Georges.

Sep 20, 202116:05
Episode 39 Nick Wheeler Hampshire & DPL coach The Tridents

Episode 39 Nick Wheeler Hampshire & DPL coach The Tridents

Its episode 39 and i'm joined by Hampshire and DPL coach Nick Wheeler. 

Sep 13, 202122:50
Michael Wilson Middlesex coach and DPL assistant coach of The Black Cats
Sep 06, 202119:02
James Wojda Coach/Analyst for Disability Premier League team The Pirates

James Wojda Coach/Analyst for Disability Premier League team The Pirates

James joins me to talk about his disability cricket stories and his new role as coach/analyst for Disability Premier League team the Pirates
Aug 30, 202124:24
Kev Baker Episode 36
Aug 23, 202134:26
Results show 15/8/2021

Results show 15/8/2021

The  results show featuring D40 division 2 champions match between Lancashire v Surrey 2XI

D40 div 1 game between Wales v Essex

S9 regional South West between Dorset v Gloucestershire

S9 regional Midlands & North between Derbyshire v Shropshire

Aug 16, 202119:18
Episode 34 Matthew Jones from Middlesex

Episode 34 Matthew Jones from Middlesex

Always a pleasure to talk to Matthew. You might remember he joined me on the very first results show when he bowled a hatrick. Several games have been played since then.

Matthew talks about his time playing disability cricket and the opportunities Middlesex have given him. This episode was recorded several weeks ago before umpire John McIntyre passed away. RIP John.

Aug 16, 202139:10
Episode 33 Results show 8/8/2021

Episode 33 Results show 8/8/2021

The results from yesterdays games.


As promised a link to John Mcintear's Sports Officiating from Powered Wheelchair campaign https://www.sopw.org

I had the pleasure of meeting John a few times, been officiated by him and played in 2 of his special games.

Aug 09, 202121:39
Episode 32 Tom Law

Episode 32 Tom Law

Tom Law plays disability cricket. But he doesn't play in the National County Championships. Tom plays for Northants which play PAN disability cricket. They mainly play friendlies against other counties.

Aug 09, 202123:14
Episode 31 Sam Marks from Dorset

Episode 31 Sam Marks from Dorset

Another visit to Dorset Disability County Cricket to interview Sam Marks. He opens the batting for the disability section and opens the bowling for his Saturday league team Swanage CC. 

Cricket is in the family. His father is the matchday coach, his mother is the treasurer and his younger brother also plays for the disability section.

Aug 02, 202115:51
Episode 30 results show 25/7/2021

Episode 30 results show 25/7/2021

Todays results show features s9 action between Dorset v Somerset

and Gloucestershire V Wales

If you want to appear on a show please email diasabilitycricketpod@gmail.com

Jul 26, 202107:07
Episode 29 Results show 18/7/2021

Episode 29 Results show 18/7/2021

Another results show. 

Featuring

Shropshire v Surrey

Middlesex V essex

Wales v Sussex

Jul 19, 202111:51
Episode 28 The return of John Mcintear
Jul 19, 202140:09
Episode 27 Henri Abel

Episode 27 Henri Abel

Another Sussex disability player Henri talks about his short time playing with Sussex.
Jul 12, 202141:07
Episode 26 Archie Atkins-Sloan

Episode 26 Archie Atkins-Sloan

Archie Atkins-Sloan plays disability cricket for Yorkshire. This is his first season of playing county hardball D40 cricket. 



Jul 05, 202117:30
Episode 25 Results show 4/7/2021

Episode 25 Results show 4/7/2021

The rain has come and ruined another weekends cricket. There was meant to be 7 games played nationwide today.

listen to find out how many were played.

Jul 05, 202110:34
Episode 24 Results show 27/6/2021

Episode 24 Results show 27/6/2021

A brief look at the results of todays games played up and down the country

Jun 28, 202118:22
Episode 23 Essex Disability Patrick Ward & Bradley Donovan

Episode 23 Essex Disability Patrick Ward & Bradley Donovan

2 for the price of 1. Today im joined by Patrick Ward and Bradley Donovan who talk about their time at Essex,


Both are Community engagement managers. Due to wifi problems Bradley talks in depth about the Super1's programme, His disability champion club Haroldwood CC and he shares his personal cricket stories and heros.



Jun 21, 202141:04
Episode 22 Results show 13/6/2021

Episode 22 Results show 13/6/2021

Results show where i look at todays fixtures and highlight the runs scorers and wicket takes in the county disability games.

Jun 14, 202113:28
Episode 21 result show for 6/6/2021

Episode 21 result show for 6/6/2021

A results show looking at the fixtures played today and highlights the big scorers and wicket takers.


Jun 07, 202122:52
Episode 20 Somerset cricketer Paul Lewis aka Guitarist on Wheels

Episode 20 Somerset cricketer Paul Lewis aka Guitarist on Wheels

Today i'm joined by Somerset spin bowler and Welfare Officer Paul Lewis who talks about his 17 years of playing disability cricket. Paul is also the club Welfare officer and takes a keen interest in the Somerset Dragons. Paul Lewis AKA Guitarist on Wheels has recorded music which is available on SPOTIFY.

Paul plays us out with one of his songs titled Thank You

Recorded 10/5/2021



May 31, 202124:12
Episode 19 results show 23/5/2021 with special guest Elliot Brown
May 25, 202117:08
Matthew Dale - Dorset S9 player and actor
May 24, 202130:34
Ep 17 Elliot Brown

Ep 17 Elliot Brown

Elliot Brown plays for Stirland CC, Middlesex and England lions. Another Worcester university cricketer loving university life and sharing his stories of hotel room cricket.


We are now on TWITTER and Facebook.

Recorded 26/4/2021.


Music by Shropshire based musician Caleb Richards. 

May 17, 202126:05