France’s crazy cricket history | The Cricketer Magazine Podcast

France’s crazy cricket history | The Cricketer Magazine Podcast

Author: The Cricketer April 24, 2026 Duration: 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.


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Peter 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


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Incidental music by piccadillykentus/freesound


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