Jonathan Campion
@jonathancampion.com
Central Asia news editor | Cricket | Author of 'Getting Out', about the Ukrainian cricket team 🇺🇦🏏 | Norfolk and Caucasus too.
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Jonathan Campion
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· Nov 17
Getting Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War
Getting Out tells how Ukraine's cricketers escaped from Russia's invasion in February 2022, including first-hand accounts of the war. As the foreign-born players fled the bombings, the team’s Ukrainia...
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🇺🇦🏏 | My book 'GETTING OUT: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War' is the story of some tough and eccentric sportspeople – and how they saved many of those around them from Russia's invasion in 2022.
Details | Where to buy 💙📚
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Details | Where to buy 💙📚
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www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/getting-out
What are you doing for the next 2 minutes 32 seconds? This Albanian pop/RnB song absolutely slaps:
youtu.be/ItwC2KP2rVM?...
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2TON - DIKUR (prod. by Dardd)
YouTube video by 2TONoffical
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November 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
What are you doing for the next 2 minutes 32 seconds? This Albanian pop/RnB song absolutely slaps:
youtu.be/ItwC2KP2rVM?...
youtu.be/ItwC2KP2rVM?...
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Are you someone who likes cricket but doesn't play? We'd love to know what challenges or obstacles prevent you from playing...
We've found our way back to cricket after years away and by sharing your views, you can help more people do the same #Cricket #BacktoCricket
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We've found our way back to cricket after years away and by sharing your views, you can help more people do the same #Cricket #BacktoCricket
idontplaycricket.carrd.co
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Are you someone who likes cricket but doesn't play? We'd love to know what challenges or obstacles prevent you from playing...
We've found our way back to cricket after years away and by sharing your views, you can help more people do the same #Cricket #BacktoCricket
idontplaycricket.carrd.co
We've found our way back to cricket after years away and by sharing your views, you can help more people do the same #Cricket #BacktoCricket
idontplaycricket.carrd.co
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Kyrgyzstan detains opposition figures and media associates ahead of elections as authorities allege plans for mass unrest sparking fears of a widening crackdown https://ow.ly/Kx4Q50XxHRS #Kyrgyzstan #Politics #Election2025 #HumanRights #ElectionWatch
Arrests of Opposition Politicians in Kyrgyzstan Sparks Outcry Ahead of Elections - The Times Of Central Asia
On November 22, law enforcement agencies in Kyrgyzstan launched a large-scale special operation, detaining several opposition politicians, their relatives,
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November 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Kyrgyzstan detains opposition figures and media associates ahead of elections as authorities allege plans for mass unrest sparking fears of a widening crackdown https://ow.ly/Kx4Q50XxHRS #Kyrgyzstan #Politics #Election2025 #HumanRights #ElectionWatch
Absolute dream.
Vacancy: Social media manager for The British & Irish Lions 🏉
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www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Absolute dream.
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Today's newsletter is a musical one about the night. 🌌🎼 Night Flight: A choral concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields open.substack.com/pub/nightfal...
Night Flight
A choral concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields
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November 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Today's newsletter is a musical one about the night. 🌌🎼 Night Flight: A choral concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields open.substack.com/pub/nightfal...
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Hyperdynamic disruptivism
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Alastair Cook and Becky Ives make best of TNT Sports’ shonky Ashes production | Barney Ronay
Presenter Becky Ives was breezy, while Alastair Cook was pushed to the front like the last ceremonial horse of some dying cavalry unit
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November 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Hyperdynamic disruptivism
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📷 'Life in Central Asia: Photographs from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.'
Twenty-five of my best photographs are available to buy as high-quality wall prints – or as digital files for businesses and agencies to use:
jonathancampion.com/2025/01/07/l...
Twenty-five of my best photographs are available to buy as high-quality wall prints – or as digital files for businesses and agencies to use:
jonathancampion.com/2025/01/07/l...
Life in Central Asia: Photographs from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Some of my photographs from Central Asia can be purchased through my store on Picfair. The collection is called Life in Central Asia. The 25 scenes – from cities and rural locations in Uzbekistan, …
jonathancampion.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
📷 'Life in Central Asia: Photographs from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.'
Twenty-five of my best photographs are available to buy as high-quality wall prints – or as digital files for businesses and agencies to use:
jonathancampion.com/2025/01/07/l...
Twenty-five of my best photographs are available to buy as high-quality wall prints – or as digital files for businesses and agencies to use:
jonathancampion.com/2025/01/07/l...
For what it's worth, some #Ashes predictions 🏏
– Australia will win 3-2;
– Top run-scorer will be Joe Root (hundred in Perth); top wicket-taker will be Brendan Doggett;
– At least one Shoaib Bashir five-fer (5-138 in Melbourne);
– Mark Wood will break 95mph;
– Ben Stokes will play all five Tests.
– Australia will win 3-2;
– Top run-scorer will be Joe Root (hundred in Perth); top wicket-taker will be Brendan Doggett;
– At least one Shoaib Bashir five-fer (5-138 in Melbourne);
– Mark Wood will break 95mph;
– Ben Stokes will play all five Tests.
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
For what it's worth, some #Ashes predictions 🏏
– Australia will win 3-2;
– Top run-scorer will be Joe Root (hundred in Perth); top wicket-taker will be Brendan Doggett;
– At least one Shoaib Bashir five-fer (5-138 in Melbourne);
– Mark Wood will break 95mph;
– Ben Stokes will play all five Tests.
– Australia will win 3-2;
– Top run-scorer will be Joe Root (hundred in Perth); top wicket-taker will be Brendan Doggett;
– At least one Shoaib Bashir five-fer (5-138 in Melbourne);
– Mark Wood will break 95mph;
– Ben Stokes will play all five Tests.
Move over Ernest Hemingway, a more painful six-word story just dropped:
"Daisy Cutter's Rawdog the Ashes Challenge."
@daisycutterzine.bsky.social
"Daisy Cutter's Rawdog the Ashes Challenge."
@daisycutterzine.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Move over Ernest Hemingway, a more painful six-word story just dropped:
"Daisy Cutter's Rawdog the Ashes Challenge."
@daisycutterzine.bsky.social
"Daisy Cutter's Rawdog the Ashes Challenge."
@daisycutterzine.bsky.social
Bagged a Munro this weekend: Beinn Ìme (3,317 feet), starting from the village of Arrochar on Loch Long. Part of an absolutely beautiful long weekend in Scotland, with a walk yesterday along Loch Lomond, from Arrochar to Ardlui. Legs screaming at me today...
November 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Bagged a Munro this weekend: Beinn Ìme (3,317 feet), starting from the village of Arrochar on Loch Long. Part of an absolutely beautiful long weekend in Scotland, with a walk yesterday along Loch Lomond, from Arrochar to Ardlui. Legs screaming at me today...
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
November 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
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Silk Mirage, my newly-published book on #Uzbekistan, reviewed by @jonathancampion.com in The Times of Central Asia: "clear-eyed and meticulously researched" and an "absolutely fearless book" timesca.com/new-book-rev...
New Book Review: ‘Silk Mirage: Through the Looking Glass in Uzbekistan’ by Joanna Lillis - The Times Of Central Asia
“Vibrant” and “brutal” are words that British journalist Joanna Lillis uses to describe Uzbekistan in her new book Silk Mirage: Through the Looking Glass in
timesca.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Silk Mirage, my newly-published book on #Uzbekistan, reviewed by @jonathancampion.com in The Times of Central Asia: "clear-eyed and meticulously researched" and an "absolutely fearless book" timesca.com/new-book-rev...
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My @timesca.com review of @joannalillis.bsky.social new book 'SILK MIRAGE: Through the Looking Glass in Uzbekistan' (@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social) – a fearless, meticulous account of life in Uzbekistan this century:
timesca.com/new-book-rev...
timesca.com/new-book-rev...
New Book Review: ‘Silk Mirage: Through the Looking Glass in Uzbekistan’ by Joanna Lillis - The Times Of Central Asia
“Vibrant” and “brutal” are words that British journalist Joanna Lillis uses to describe Uzbekistan in her new book Silk Mirage: Through the Looking Glass in
timesca.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
My @timesca.com review of @joannalillis.bsky.social new book 'SILK MIRAGE: Through the Looking Glass in Uzbekistan' (@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social) – a fearless, meticulous account of life in Uzbekistan this century:
timesca.com/new-book-rev...
timesca.com/new-book-rev...
My @timesca.com review of @joannalillis.bsky.social new book 'SILK MIRAGE: Through the Looking Glass in Uzbekistan' (@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social) – a fearless, meticulous account of life in Uzbekistan this century:
timesca.com/new-book-rev...
timesca.com/new-book-rev...
New Book Review: ‘Silk Mirage: Through the Looking Glass in Uzbekistan’ by Joanna Lillis - The Times Of Central Asia
“Vibrant” and “brutal” are words that British journalist Joanna Lillis uses to describe Uzbekistan in her new book Silk Mirage: Through the Looking Glass in
timesca.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
My @timesca.com review of @joannalillis.bsky.social new book 'SILK MIRAGE: Through the Looking Glass in Uzbekistan' (@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social) – a fearless, meticulous account of life in Uzbekistan this century:
timesca.com/new-book-rev...
timesca.com/new-book-rev...
Mark Wood to Josh Hazlewood:
November 15, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Mark Wood to Josh Hazlewood:
'SILK MIRAGE: Through the Looking Glass in Uzbekistan' by @joannalillis.bsky.social is out today with @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social. It's a brilliantly written account of how the country's two 21st century leaders have shaped the lives of Uzbekistan's fearless, remarkable people. Order it here ⬇️
Coming soon: my new book! Silk Mirage: Through the Looking Glass in #Uzbekistan delves into the politics, economics, history and culture, through my 24 years of experience living in/reporting from/travelling there. Pre-order from Bloomsbury, Amazon or bookshops www.bloomsbury.com/uk/silk-mira...
November 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
'SILK MIRAGE: Through the Looking Glass in Uzbekistan' by @joannalillis.bsky.social is out today with @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social. It's a brilliantly written account of how the country's two 21st century leaders have shaped the lives of Uzbekistan's fearless, remarkable people. Order it here ⬇️
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Hard to keep up with the absurd news coming out of Kyrgyzstan. Tashiev, the head of national security, just unilaterally banned cafes and restaurants from being open past 10pm. Anyone who doesn’t respect these quiet hours will have their electricity cut off
kaktus.media/doc/535201_p...
kaktus.media/doc/535201_p...
"После 22:00 отключить им свет". Ташиев запретил кафе и ресторанам работать в ночное время
Камчыбек Ташиев возмутился тем, что закон о тишине не работает, и запретил кафе и ресторанам работать. В противном случае им отключат свет.
kaktus.media
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Hard to keep up with the absurd news coming out of Kyrgyzstan. Tashiev, the head of national security, just unilaterally banned cafes and restaurants from being open past 10pm. Anyone who doesn’t respect these quiet hours will have their electricity cut off
kaktus.media/doc/535201_p...
kaktus.media/doc/535201_p...
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Kazakh retiree Askar Ospanov takes up long distance swimming at 60 inspiring others with his open water achievements across the world https://ow.ly/uPpj50XqChu #Kazakhstan #Sports #Inspiration #Swimming #Health #ActiveAging
Retired Kazakhstani, 66, Finds Calling as Long-Distance Swimmer - The Times Of Central Asia
Askar Ospanov, a retired police major general in Kazakhstan, decided to become a serious swimmer relatively late in life, around the age of 60. Inspiration
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November 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Kazakh retiree Askar Ospanov takes up long distance swimming at 60 inspiring others with his open water achievements across the world https://ow.ly/uPpj50XqChu #Kazakhstan #Sports #Inspiration #Swimming #Health #ActiveAging
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I'm please to say that I'll be joining Season 7 of the @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social podcast! 🌌 What a cool lineup of books and authors to be part of. 🙂
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 AM
I'm please to say that I'll be joining Season 7 of the @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social podcast! 🌌 What a cool lineup of books and authors to be part of. 🙂
📷 'Life in Central Asia: Photographs from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.'
Twenty-five of my best photographs are available to buy as high-quality wall prints – or as digital files for businesses and agencies to use:
jonathancampion.com/2025/01/07/l...
Twenty-five of my best photographs are available to buy as high-quality wall prints – or as digital files for businesses and agencies to use:
jonathancampion.com/2025/01/07/l...
Life in Central Asia: Photographs from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Some of my photographs from Central Asia can be purchased through my store on Picfair. The collection is called Life in Central Asia. The 25 scenes – from cities and rural locations in Uzbekistan, …
jonathancampion.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
📷 'Life in Central Asia: Photographs from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.'
Twenty-five of my best photographs are available to buy as high-quality wall prints – or as digital files for businesses and agencies to use:
jonathancampion.com/2025/01/07/l...
Twenty-five of my best photographs are available to buy as high-quality wall prints – or as digital files for businesses and agencies to use:
jonathancampion.com/2025/01/07/l...
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Latest from our Stephen M. Bland the November 6 C5+1 summit in Washington brings Central Asian leaders together with the US to advance cooperation on critical minerals connectivity and regional security https://ow.ly/xTeb50Xo9sa #USA #CentralAsia #Geopolitics #Trade #C5Plus1Summit
Deals, Not Declarations: U.S.–Central Asia Cooperation at Summit Crossroads - The Times Of Central Asia
A landmark summit between the United States and the five Central Asian republics is scheduled for November 6 in Washington, D.C., bringing together the
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November 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Latest from our Stephen M. Bland the November 6 C5+1 summit in Washington brings Central Asian leaders together with the US to advance cooperation on critical minerals connectivity and regional security https://ow.ly/xTeb50Xo9sa #USA #CentralAsia #Geopolitics #Trade #C5Plus1Summit
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Silk Mirage: Through the Looking Glass in #Uzbekistan - out one week today! Pre-order here www.bloomsbury.com/uk/silk-mira... and sign up for launch events here joannalillis.substack.com/p/silk-mirag...
November 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Silk Mirage: Through the Looking Glass in #Uzbekistan - out one week today! Pre-order here www.bloomsbury.com/uk/silk-mira... and sign up for launch events here joannalillis.substack.com/p/silk-mirag...
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I was on TV in Kazakhstan this morning, talking about a writer friend of mine Bayangali Alimzhanov on a programme about his life. Didn't mind speaking Russian for something as nice as this, but it was cool to be dubbed into Kazakh 🇰🇿
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Speaking on Khabar TV in Kazakhstan: ‘Life’s Path’ with author Bayangali Alimzhanov
In November 2025 Kazakhstan’s national TV channel, Khabar, made a programme about Bayangali Alimzhanov’s life for its Omir Ornegi (Өмір өрнегі, ‘Life’s Path’) series, and asked me to speak about ou…
jonathancampion.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I was on TV in Kazakhstan this morning, talking about a writer friend of mine Bayangali Alimzhanov on a programme about his life. Didn't mind speaking Russian for something as nice as this, but it was cool to be dubbed into Kazakh 🇰🇿
jonathancampion.com/2025/11/02/s...
jonathancampion.com/2025/11/02/s...
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The CAI 2026 Calendar is here! Filled with powerful, recent photos from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, it’s more than a calendar—it’s a window into the lives you help transform.
Order today 👉 Link in bio!
Order today 👉 Link in bio!
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The CAI 2026 Calendar is here! Filled with powerful, recent photos from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, it’s more than a calendar—it’s a window into the lives you help transform.
Order today 👉 Link in bio!
Order today 👉 Link in bio!