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In this episode we talk to David (Dai) Rothero of Briton Ferry Steel Cricket Club. Now in his 80th year and a life member of the club for 45 years, Dai tells us his cricketing story and that of his club.

You can see the Facebook story about Dai Here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1016434321744080/posts/26230313686596129/

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The podcast was delighted to be on the spot when family, friends, and former teammates came to see the Hugh Morris National Cricket Centre being unveiled at Sophia Gardens.

Among the crowd were Matthew Maynard and Alec Stewart who both spoke to us about their love and admiration for Hugh.

Presented by Greg Lewis.

*This is, hopefully, the first in a series of special tributes to Hugh Morris covering his early days at Blundells School, his time as a player with Glamorgan and his time with England and Glamorgan as an administrator.

The Museum of Welsh Cricket now has a Hugh Morris Memorial Cabinet which can be seen here:

https://www.cricketmuseum.wales/hugh-morris-memorial-cabinet/

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In this episode we talk to Glamorgan CCC First XI scorer and curator of the museum of welsh cricket, Andrew Hignell, about the exploits of young debutante Tom Norton and Australian overseas player Ryan Hadley in the recent County Championship game at Sophia Gardens.

For those interested in the statistics of the game, go here:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/county-championship-division-one-2026-1513323/glamorgan-vs-somerset-24th-match-1513349/live-cricket-score

Some of the statistics that Andrew mentions in the episode can be found here:

https://glamorgancricket.com/news/tom-norton-hattrick-somerset

Below is a link to an ESPN article about hat tricks in international cricket:

https://www.espn.co.uk/cricket/story/_/id/23020910/hat-trick-heroes

And here is an alphabetical list of all the players who have taken a hat trick in English first-class cricket:

https://stats.acscricket.com/Records/First_Class/Overall/Bowling/Hat_Trick_in_England_by_Player.html

We hope you enjoy the episode.

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The Extra Test

Stories about Bradman and Turnbull, and memories of Majid and Maynard, bring alive the history of touring teams against Glamorgan in this episode of the Museum of Welsh Cricket podcast.

In his new book, ‘The Extra Test’, Glamorgan scorer and historian Dr Andrew Hignell celebrates a bygone era when world greats played the county in three-day games.

Many of the greatest matches took place at St Helen’s, and the stories often pay fitting tribute to the fine old Swansea venue.

Presented by Greg Lewis.

Taken from the book itself:

Matches against the touring teams from overseas were the highlight of Glamorgan County Cricket Club's fixture list.

The three day games against the international stars allowed the club's avid supporters, plus those with a more general sporting interest, a chance to watch some of the greatest names in world cricket to play on welsh soil.

The Extra Test is a celebration of bygone times in the history of the domestic game. It is also a tribute to the richly appreciated efforts of the overseas in their matches with Glamorgan. The Celtic fervour especially in the matches at St Helen's ground in Swansea, meant that there was an additional dimension to the contests between Glamorgan and the touring teams.

In the words of Richie Benaud, the great Australian captain - and later world famous broadcaster- 'this match with Glamorgan is like an extra Test in our series on tour'.

Greg Lewis of the podcast interviews Andrew Hignell, the author of the book, about his reasons for writing it and the stories it contains. Andrew has been the Glamorgan 1st XI scorer since 2004. For over 25 years he combined a career as a teacher with working on radio commentaries for BBC Radio Wales on the home and away matches of Glamorgan. In 2004 he became the Heritage and Education Co-Ordinator of Glamorgan Cricket, where he manages the Museum of Welsh Cricket at Sophia Gardens.

The book is published by Weslh Publisher Parthian and a copy can be purchased here:

https://www.parthianbooks.com/collections/new-releases/products/the-extra-test-the-story-of-glamorgan-playing-the-best-1875-2025

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This is the second part of our chat to Mike Price and Neil Hobbs about the centenary of the South Wales Cricket Association.

In it, we hear about the West Indian cricketer Linton Lewis and the incredible impact he had on the South Wales leagues whilst playing for Ammanford.

We also hear, more generally, about the impact of overseas and paid players.

Mike and Neil remember two tragedies that befell two people associated with the SWCA, namely cricketer George Thomas and umpire Alcwyn Jenkins.

Finally, the gents discuss representative cricket and the future of the game and the leagues in South Wales.

For thos seeking more information about the league and its work or who want to get hold of a centenary booklet you can contact Neil on the following mobile and email:

neil.hobbs2@btinternet.com or 07971423274

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In 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.

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The 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 Roberts

Keith Griffiths

Meirion Bishop

Matthew Fisher

Nigel Rogers

Alun Wyn Evans

Mark Davies

Iestyn Rees

Gary Thomas

Phil Williams

Ollie, Morgan and Dylan

Ian Owen

Robert Croft

If 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

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In 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-obituary

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sporhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/dec/28/hugh-morris-former-england-cricketer-ecb-chief-dies-62t/cricket/articles/cd6xq1v6l76o

https://glamorgancricket.com/news/hugh-morris-a-tribute

https://my.blundells.org/obclub/obclub/obituaries/morris_hugh.htm

This conversation was recorded for an online meeting of Glamorgan CCC supporters in late 2023.