Cricktake

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. 12h ago

    Cricket x Analytics: How Data is Changing Cricket Tactics & Captaincy ft. Soumajit Chail

    Can data models predict the World Test Championship, and will algorithms eventually replace on-field captaincy instinct?   In Part 2 of our deep dive on Cricktake, data analyst and entrepreneur Soumajit Chail shares break down of his real-world cricket analytics projects - from building WTC dynamic race bar charts and simulation models to optimizing IPL match scheduling and broadcast revenue using Excel solvers.   We also debate the clash between data-informed and data-driven captaincy, the commercial reality of league cricket, and why too much data can lead to dangerous "analysis paralysis" for international players under extreme pressure.   Special Guest: Soumajit Chail – Data Analyst & Entrepreneur LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumajitchail/ WTC Simulation & Race Bar Chart:  https://lnkd.in/p/g2naTQ7a https://lnkd.in/dpCzCafP IPL Schedule Optimization Model:  https://lnkd.in/p/gwAS7ExR https://lnkd.in/g5WuvBsX Watch Part 1 (The Roadmap & Fundamentals): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGxUjF92YR4&t=1s 00:00 - Introduction & Recap 00:57 - WTC Simulation & Race Bar Chart 06:17 - IPL Schedule Optimization Model 10:21 - Travel Fatigue & Multimodal Modeling 14:22 - League Cricket & Sports Economics 18:57 - Data-Informed vs Data-Driven Captains 22:16 - Will AI Replace Cricket Captains? 30:34 - Analysis Paralysis & Player Psychology 38:17 - Outro & Final Thoughts   🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium. #cricketanalytics #sportsanalytics #wtc #ipl #dataanalytics #cricktake #machinelearning #cricketpodcast #cricktake

    Cricket x Analytics: How Data is Changing Cricket Tactics & Captaincy ft. Soumajit Chail

  2. Aug 20

    Cricket x Analytics: What It Is & How to Build a Career in It ft. Soumajit Chail

    How do IPL teams like RCB leverage data to win titles, and what does it actually take to break into sports analytics?   In Part 1 of this deep dive on Cricktake, we sit down with data analyst and entrepreneur Soumajit Chail to demystify the world of cricket analytics - from the four core branches of analytics to how artificial neural networks simulate on-field player matchups.   We break down real-world bowling tactics against AB de Villiers, the technical stack you need (Python, SQL, Power BI, SPSS), and an actionable step-by-step roadmap to land analyst roles in IPL franchises, tech providers, and global media houses.   Special Guest: Soumajit Chail – Data Analyst & Entrepreneur LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumajitchail/   Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:38 - Meet Soumajit Chail 03:57 - What is Sports Analytics? 06:16 - The 4 Analytics Branches 13:35 - Neural Networks in Cricket 21:20 - Career Roadmap & Portfolio 25:37 - How to Land an Analyst Role 32:51 - Tech Stack & Must-Learn Tools 37:41 - Outro & Part 2 Preview   🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium. #cricketanalytics #sportsanalytics #ipl #dataanalytics #cricktake #python #machinelearning #careerinsports

    Cricket x Analytics: What It Is & How to Build a Career in It ft. Soumajit Chail

  3. Aug 5

    Shreyas Iyer is 0-6 😬 Was He Ever Ready to Captain India? ft. @abubakartararofficial | 2🇵🇰 & 2🇮🇳

    Shreyas Iyer started his T20I captaincy stint for India with a brutal 0-6 streak.  In this episode of CrickTake, our cross-border panel of 2 Pakistani and 2 Indian cricket analysts sit down to break down what went wrong, whether Shreyas was ever truly ready for the captaincy role, and where Indian cricket goes from here. From heavy reliance on Jasprit Bumrah to questionable selection calls like resting Sanju Samson, we dissect the internal challenges facing Team India, the dynamic between the head coach and the captain, and what the future holds for Shreyas' leadership. Special Guest: Abu Bakar from Cricwick - Host & Creator joining us for a deep dive into Pakistan cricket! 🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium. #indiancricket #t20icaptain #gautamgambhir #sarpanchsaab #rohitsharma

    Shreyas Iyer is 0-6 😬 Was He Ever Ready to Captain India? ft. @abubakartararofficial | 2🇵🇰 & 2🇮🇳

  4. Jul 26

    Babar is Captain Again 😳 “No Other Name Came Up” | 2🇵🇰's & 2🇮🇳's react

    Babar Azam’s Test captaincy reappointment has triggered intense debate across the cricket world! Is PCB running out of options, or is Babar genuinely the best leader to take Pakistan Test cricket forward? In this episode of Cricktake, our 4-panel debate featuring 2 Indian and 2 Pakistani voices dives deep into the leadership vacuum, squad dynamics, and what this decision means for the Pakistan National Cricket Team ahead of the Test series. Special Guest: Abu Bakar from Cricwick - Host & Creator joining us for a deep dive into Pakistan cricket! 🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium. #babarazamcaptain #pakistancricket #pakvswi #pakvseng #worldtestchampionship #Cricktake

    Babar is Captain Again 😳 “No Other Name Came Up” | 2🇵🇰's & 2🇮🇳's react

  5. Jul 20

    Banned From World Cricket. Banned Its Own People. | Zimbabwe Part 1

    Zimbabwean cricket isn’t just a story of the 1990s triumphs, it is a machine forged in a deep, hidden history of colonial and minority struggles. In this episode of Cricktake, we breaCricktakee unknown stories that defined the early game - the shadow leagues, the forgotten legends, and the structural blueprints that set the stage for independent Zimbabwe's rise. 00:00 - Introduction: The Colonial Era 02:03 - The Currie Cup Furnace 03:34 - Shadow Minority Leagues 05:20 - Duncan Fletcher’s Blueprints 06:37 - Football & Athletics Ecosystems 09:24 - The Indian Diaspora Influx 13:48 - The Oriental Cricket Club 15:45 - Segregated Club Realities 20:15 - The Ramabhai Trophy 23:16 - The 1959 Sunrise Club Split 28:17 - UDI & Global Isolation 35:06 - Systemic Facility Divides 37:21 - Lancaster House & Mugabe 39:06 - ICC Membership & Outro 🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium. #ZimbabweCricket #CricketHistory #Cricktake

    Banned From World Cricket. Banned Its Own People. | Zimbabwe Part 1

  6. Jul 11

    ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Underdog Stories

    The 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup gave us a few stories that we believe defined the tournament. In this episode of Cricktake, we break down the underdog stories that stood out - the performances, the turning points, and the players who made this tournament unforgettable. 00:00 - Introduction: The Unsung Stories of the World Cup 01:54 - Caroline de Lange: The Doctor Who Chased a Dream 07:01 - Orla Prendergast & Ireland's Historic 21-Match Streak-Breaker 10:32 - Shreyanka Patil: Injury, Resilience, & Breaking Mental Health Taboos 16:34 - Juairiya Ferdous: Bangladesh's Multi-Sport Gold Medalist Prodigy 19:18 - Darcey Carter: The 19-Year-Old Chasing Down the World's Best 22:21 - Nilakshi De Silva: Leading from the Front & middle-order Rescues 27:26 - Bonus Story: Sophie Molineux's Journey From Dark Rehab to World Cup Glory 29:21 - Fatima Sana: True Strength & Pure Passion 33:14 - Final Thoughts: How the ICC Must Market the Women's Game Better 🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium. #womenst20worldcup2026 #cricketpodcast #underdogstories #Cricktake #womenincricket

    ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Underdog Stories

  7. Jun 29

    Cricktake's IPL 2026 Best XI | Team of the Tournament Picks

    The dust has settled on IPL 2026, and it’s time to pick our Team of the Tournament 🔥 In this episode of Cricktake, we select our Best XI based purely on performances throughout the season - consistency, impact, and match-winning moments. From explosive batters to clutch bowlers, these are the players who truly defined IPL 2026. 🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium. #ipl2026 #bestxi #teamofthetournament #rajatpatidar #viratkohli #bhuvneshwarkumar #ishankishan #vaibhavsuryavanshi  #tataipl #krunalpandya #sunilnarine

    Cricktake's IPL 2026 Best XI | Team of the Tournament Picks

  8. Jun 13

    RCB's Championship Blueprint | From Strategy to Execution | Full Season Breakdown | IPL 2026

    In this episode of Cricktake, Sharan and Abhishek break down RCB’s championship run from every angle, specifically, the underlying system that helped them defend their IPL '25 title. We go deep into RCB’s season across multiple dimensions, from management decisions and auction strategy to team culture and dressing room environment. We also break down batting consistency, bowling execution under pressure, fielding standards, overall intent, and the key moments that defined their championship run. Was this win the result of key individual execution, or did RCB field a structurally stronger team than they did last year? This episode analyzes the specific strategies behind RCB's championship win. 🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium. #ipl2026 #royalchallengersbengaluru #rajatpatidar #viratkohli #dineshkarthik #mobobat #andyflower #tataipl #ipl2026winner

    RCB's Championship Blueprint | From Strategy to Execution | Full Season Breakdown | IPL 2026
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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
    31
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    © 2025 Cricktake.
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