The Rain Break

1993 NatWest Final Special

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 23:25:41 +0000

Check out the special edition podcast on one of the greatest domestic finals ever. Featuring interviews from David Smith and Marting Speight who share their memories from the 1993 Natwest Final.

Martin Speight

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:39:52 +0000

Martin talks about his journey from schoolboy cricketer to Sussex legend.

David Smith

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:30:40 +0000

Listen to part 2 interview David as he talks about his career with Surrey, Worcester, Sussex and England.

Wales Cricket Board

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:33:13 +0100

List to our interview with Leisha Hawkins, head of Cricket Wales.

Neil Carter XI Questions

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0100

An entertaining, quick fire Q&A with Neil Carter

Neil Carter - Warwickshire Warrior

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0100

Listen to part 1 of our interview with former Warwickshire legend Neil Carter. Hear Neil talk about starting his career in South Africa, success with Warwickshire and playing for Scotland.

Darren Maddy XI Questions

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0100

An entertaining, quick fire Q&A with Darren Maddy

Darren Maddy - The Pionier PT2

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100

Listen to part 2 of our interview with Darren Maddy as he talks about T20 success, moving to Warwickshire and becoming the first England all-format player

Darren Maddy - The Pionier

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100

Listen to part 1 of our interview with Leicestershire and Warwickshire legend Darren Maddy. Darren talks about his journey from school boy cricketer to title winning success with Leicestershire, then making his England debut

James Middlebrook XI Questi

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100

An entertaining, quick fire Q&A with James Middlebrook

James Middlebrook - Player turned umpire PT2

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100

Listen to part 2 of our interview with player turned umpire James Middlebrook. James talks about starting his career with Yorkshire, dealing with being released and success with Essex.

James Middlebrook - Player turned umpire

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100

Listen to part 1 of our interview with player turned umpire James Middlebrook. James talks about starting his career with Yorkshire, dealing with being released and success with Essex.

Charles Dagnall XI Questions

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 01:00:00 +0100

An entertaining, quick fire Q&A with Charles Dagnall

Charles Dagnall - Player turned commentator PT2

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 01:00:00 +0100

Listen to part 2 of our interview Charles Dagnall as he talks about his transition from player to commentator.

Charles Dagnall - Player turned commentator

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:48:48 +0100

Listen to part 1 of our interview with former player turned Sky Sports commentator Charles Dagnall. Charles talks about the pain of missing the cut, starting his career with Warwickshire and his move to Leicestershire.

Gareth Berg XI Questions

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Quick fire Q&A with Gareth Berg

Jim Troughton XI Questions

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Quick fire Q&A with Jim Troughton

Tom Sole XI Questions

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Quick fire Q&A with Tom Sole

Alex Gidman XI Questions

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Quick fire Q&A with Alex Gidman

Matt Machan XI Questions

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:52:22 +0000

Quick fire Q&A with Matt Machan

Jack Brooks XI Questions

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Quick fire Q&A with Jack Brooks

Gareth Berg - Living the dream - Part 2

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:55:00 +0000

Gareth talks about the power of Facebook, playing for Hampshire & Italy and living in a van during the season.

Gareth Berg - Living the dream - Part 1

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:50:00 +0000

Listen to Gareth Berg talk about his journey into the first class game via club cricket, his big break with Middlesex and missing out on the Sandford Super Series.

Jim Troughton - England, leadership and coaching - Part 2

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:45:00 +0000

Jim talks about his transition from player to coach, promotion & relegation and how to build a winning team.

Jim Troughton - England, leadership and coaching - Part 1

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:40:00 +0000

Jim Troughton talks about playing for Warwickshire from the age of 11, his experiences playing for England and captaining Warwickshire to a county championship.

Tom Sole - Being released

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:35:00 +0000

Listen to Tom Sole talk about coming from a sporting family, making his way through the ranks with Northampton, playing for Scotland and dealing with being released as a young player.

Alex Gidman - Player and coach - Part 2

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Alex talks about his coaching career at Worcestershire, and the challenges of dealing with COVID.

Alex Gidman - Player and coach - Part 1

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:25:00 +0000

Alex Gidman talks about the highs and lows of his first class career, playing in the great Gloucestershire one day side of early noughties, being a young captain,and transitioning from player to coach.

Matt Machan - Coping with early retirement

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:20:00 +0000

Matt Machan talks about his career with Sussex and Scotland, playing in a World Cup, and life after cricket due to early retirement.

Jack Brooks - A different route to the top - Part 2

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:10:00 +0000

Listen to Jack talk about his time with Yorkshire, winning county championships, dealing with contracts, and moving to Somerset.

Jack Brooks - A different route to the top - Part 1

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:05:00 +0000

Jack Brooks talks about his unorthodox journey into the first class game. Working a 9-5 while playing club and minor counties cricket, and finally making it into the professional ranks with Northampton.

Lashings - Charity in COVID

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Scott Charlton and Dave Fitzgerald tell some great stories about how Lashings started, some of the all time greats who have played for the club, and how they are coping in COVID World.

The Rain Break Cricket Podcast: Preview

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:59:35 +0000

Coming soon: Rob Kenny and Mark Fellowes give a sneak peak on some of the guests and entertaining stories that will feature in series 1.