Amgueddfa Criced Cymru - CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket

21/05/2026

The latest episode of the podcast is available here:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1238213

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/.../glamo.../live-cricket-score

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

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

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

https://www.espn.co.uk/.../_/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/.../Hat_Trick_in_England_by...

We hope you enjoy the episode

14/05/2026

The latest episode of the podcast is available here:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1238213

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/.../the-extra-test-the...

08/05/2026

The latest episode of the podcast is available here:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1238213

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:

[email protected] or 07971423274

25/04/2026

The latest episode of the museum podcast is available here:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1238213

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.

26/03/2026

The latest episode of the museum podcast is available here:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1238213

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:

[email protected]

22/01/2026

The latest episode of the museum podcast can be heard here:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1238213

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.

09/01/2026

The latest episode of the podcast can be found here:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1238213

Bhavya Dhoshi left his home in cricket-mad Kolkata to study media at Cardiff Metropolitan University. He is now a key member of Glamorgan’s media team.

The podcast caught up with him before Christmas to talk about the interesting times ahead for the county and for Welsh Fire under the new joint ownership of Glamorgan and Washington Freedom.

He also shared insights in what it is like to do media interviews and clips for Glamorgan – and which Glamorgan players are the most fun to work with! And he talked about his love of St Fagans Cricket Club.

But, to begin, Bhavya offered a fascinating insight in the culture of cricket back home in India.

Presented by Greg Lewis.

29/12/2025

The latest episode of the podcast is available here:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1238213

In this second installment of our review of 2025 we listen to clips from a number of episodes covering a range of subjects. These are:

The Nantgarw China Cup

The Aboriginal Touring side of 1868

Sir Geoffrey Boycott's memories of playing at St Helens in Swansea

The Gorseinon Cricket Club women's volunteers

Glamorgan's oldest follower Dr Dr Subrahmanyam Ganesh

We would like to thank all those who have contributed to the podcast over the last year. If you have a story or would like your club to feature then just contact us , on Facebook at the Museum of Welsh Cricket Podcast OR by email on [email protected]

A Podcast interviewing a range of people from all areas of the great country of Wales who have a connection with or a story to tell about the great game of cricket.

29/12/2025

Everyone here at the Museum of Welsh Cricket is deeply saddened by yesterday's news of the passing of Hugh Morris.

A wonderful player, a gifted administrator and a good man.

His contribution to welsh cricket has been immeasurable.

Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends.

19/12/2025

The latest episode of the museum podcast is available here:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1238213

This week's episode is the first of two looking back at some of the highlights of the podcast over the past year.

A Podcast interviewing a range of people from all areas of the great country of Wales who have a connection with or a story to tell about the great game of cricket.