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Hassan Ali, Sharankumar, Roopesh A.
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Cricket beyond the scorecard. Cricktake dives into the stories, histories, and legacies that shaped the sport. New episode every 10 days.

  1. West Indies Cricket: The Eventual Decline | Part 2 – The Point of Inflexion (1995–2025)

    1 DAY AGO

    West Indies Cricket: The Eventual Decline | Part 2 – The Point of Inflexion (1995–2025)

    West Indies’ decline was not sudden. It was structural, political, and quietly inevitable. Part 2 of this two-part series examines the point of inflexion from 1995 onwards, when dominance faded, governance fractures widened, and cricket slowly stopped binding the Caribbean together. From contractual disputes, player walkouts, and the rise of the freelance cricketer, to statistical decay across formats and repeated failures to qualify for global tournaments, this episode looks beyond scorecards to understand what truly unraveled behind the scenes. #westindiescricket #icc #testcricket #odicricket #t20cricket #cricketgoverningbody #cricketwestindies  00:25 - Intro: The Inflexion Point (1995) 03:09 - Commercialization & Board–Player Breakdown (1995–2004) 15:26 - The Freelance Era Begins (2005–2014) 22:42 - Decline Across Formats (2014–2019) 23:46 - Collapse and Missed World Cups (2020–2025) 29:20 - What Comes Next? 🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.

    39 min
  2. Cricket x Physics: What Really Makes a Great Delivery

    20 JAN

    Cricket x Physics: What Really Makes a Great Delivery

    What really makes a fast bowler dangerous? It’s not just speed, it’s the physics, biomechanics, and body sequencing behind every delivery.  In this deep-dive episode of Cricktake, we break down the science of fast bowling, one concept at a time. From ground reaction force to the Ian Pont's “Four Tent Pegs” model, we explore how elite pace is created and what most people miss. Whether you're a fan, a player, or just a cricket nerd, this episode will change how you see bowling forever. 0:00 – Introduction 21:35 – Tent Peg 1 30:07 – Tent Peg 2 38:40 – Tent Peg 3 59:56 – Tent Peg 4 01:07:04 – Applying the model to women's fast bowling 01:17:01 – Imran Khan: Changing his action mid-career 01:31:44 – Can the Four Tent Pegs work for spin bowling?

    1h 36m
  3. Cricket x Economics: Uncovering ICC's Motives

    31/12/2025

    Cricket x Economics: Uncovering ICC's Motives

    Cricket has never been just about skill or results. Behind every tournament, format shift, and scheduling decision lies a deeper game of money, incentives, and power. From revenue concentration to unequal growth, the modern structure of cricket tells a story that fans rarely pause to question. This episode of Cricktake breaks down the economics behind ICC’s decisions. Joined by our first-ever guest, an Economics PhD Student, we examine how cricket’s financial boom reshaped governance, why money doesn’t automatically improve quality, how associate nations are left behind, and whether ICC today acts more like a governing body or an economic institution. A clear-eyed look at who benefits, who doesn’t, and where the game may be headed if nothing changes. #icc #cricket #cricketgoverningbody #bcci #ipl #economics  02:06 – What Is the Economics of Cricket 06:09 – How ICC Revenues Exploded 12:38 – Why the IPL Became Inevitable 27:48 – Does Money Actually Improve Cricket? 32:00 – Revenue Concentration & The India Question 42:57 – Associate Nations & Unequal Growth 58:56 – Final Verdict: What ICC is Doing Well and Where it can Improve RELATED EPISODES West Indies Cricket: The Eventual Decline (Part 1) 👉 https://youtu.be/rKdZfmh9UuY Unwrapping Asia Cup 2025 👉 https://youtu.be/ciN4b6bsiEU The Ultimate ‘Test’: Saving Test Cricket 👉 https://youtu.be/thqxof0N-0U 🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cricktake/id1849728711 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.

    1h 11m
  4. The Gambhir Disaster

    10/12/2025

    The Gambhir Disaster

    After decades of dominance at home, India’s Test fortress has finally cracked. From historic collapses and selection puzzles to dressing-room tensions hiding in plain sight, this downturn has a face, and it belongs to Gautam Gambhir. This episode of Cricktake dissects the most turbulent stretch of India’s red-ball era. We break down the missteps, the ignored performers, the shifting power equations, and the staggering numbers behind a decline few saw coming. A raw, unfiltered look at the man, the moment, and the meltdown reshaping Indian Test cricket. 01:13 - India’s Red-Ball Collapse 01:58 - Fan Outrage & Emotional Meltdown 05:21 - Shubman Gill, Workload & Format Confusion 15:07 - Selection Mess & Ignoring Domestic Performers 18:05 - Gambhir’s Hypocrisy & Coaching Credibility 35:56 - Dressing Room Politics: Virat, Rohit & The Rift 38:55 - The Stats That Bury Gambhir 41:32 - Final Take & The Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Ending

    43 min
  5. West Indies Cricket: The Eventual Decline | Part 1 - The Rise Before the Fall

    27/11/2025

    West Indies Cricket: The Eventual Decline | Part 1 - The Rise Before the Fall

    West Indies weren’t just a cricket team, they were a symbol of unity, resistance, and Caribbean identity. Part 1 of this two-part series explores how a scattered group of islands stitched together a cricketing civilization and created one of the most dominant teams in sports history. 01:17 - The Birth of West Indies Cricket 01:40 - Frank Worrell & the First Revolution 16:31 - Clive Lloyd’s Golden Era 22:21 - Sir Vivian Richards: The Aura 29:53 - The Fall Begins

    33 min
  6. ICC Women's World Cup ’25: Power Shifts and Turning Points

    13/11/2025

    ICC Women's World Cup ’25: Power Shifts and Turning Points

    Fifty years after the first Women’s World Cup, India are champions. This episode of Cricktake dives into the 2025 Women’s World Cup - the richest and most-watched edition ever. From Mandira Bedi’s sponsorship in 2005 to India’s record-breaking chase and South Africa’s fearless run, we explore the power shifts that redefined women’s cricket. 00:00 – Intro: 50 years since 1975 and the most watched Women’s World Cup ever 02:18 – Segment 1: In The Middle – Power shifts and turning points 02:33 – South Africa’s journey: fearless, emotional and unbreakable 16:05 – Australia’s journey: human this time but still formidable 25:00 – India’s journey: historic, emotional and full of belief 42:35 – England’s journey: underwhelming, senior heavy and looking for renewal 45:05 – Pakistan’s journey: gritty, improving and finding rhythm 47:00 – Sri Lanka and New Zealand: flashes of brilliance lost to rain 47:55 – Segment 2: What’s Next – the future of women’s cricket and its new power map

    57 min
  7. Cricket's Forgotten Daughters

    23/10/2025

    Cricket's Forgotten Daughters

    Before the men lifted their first World Cup in 1975, the women had already done it in 1973. Yet that story was quietly forgotten. This episode of Cricktake revisits the rise, neglect, and revival of women’s cricket - from Rachael Heyhoe Flint’s pioneering World Cup to the WPL’s packed stadiums and Australia’s blueprint for professionalization. We explore how gender-bland sexism, selective memory, and structural bias shaped the sport’s past, and ask a simple question that still echoes today: When will women’s cricket truly be seen as equal and not exceptional? 00:07 - Introduction: The story cricket forgot 02:16 - Segment 1: The Forgotten Past - 1973, erasure, and the gendered narrative 12:54 - Segment 2: The Present - WPL, visibility vs. equity, and lived realities 30:28 - Segment 3: What’s Next - Australia’s blueprint, India’s breakout, and the global roadmap 🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/ Available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Instagram, X, TikTok, Substack & Medium.

    1h 2m
  8. Unwrapping Asia Cup 2025

    10/10/2025

    Unwrapping Asia Cup 2025

    The Asia Cup 2025 reminded us how form, rhythm, and temperament define success in the subcontinent. India’s expected dominance was finally challenged by a late Pakistani surge, though not enough to shift the pundits’ predictions. Cricktake unwraps the tournament through its turning points, from Afghanistan’s struggle and Sri Lanka’s rise to the determined efforts of the UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong, revealing how structure and skill continue to shape Asian cricket’s story.

    1h 12m
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Cricket beyond the scorecard. Cricktake dives into the stories, histories, and legacies that shaped the sport. New episode every 10 days.

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  • Creator
    Hassan Ali, Sharankumar, Roopesh A.
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Cricktake.
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