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France’s crazy cricket history | The Cricketer Magazine Podcast

April 23, 2026·34 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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