The Edges & Sledges Cricket Podcast

Edges & Sledges

Edges & Sledges is India’s favourite cricket podcast. The podcast focuses on Indian cricket and the IPL. The three hosts are hardcore cricket fans living in Singapore, London and the USA. Edges & Sledges is where they come together to talk about the week’s biggest cricket stories. Edges & Sledges is created and hosted by Ashwin Garg, Dhananjaya Chak (DJ) and Varun Garg. New episodes release every week. Get in touch with Edges & Sledges on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram (@1tip1hand) or email us on contact@1tip1hand.com. Millions of listeners seek out Bingepods (Ideabrew Studios Network content) every day. Get in touch with us to advertise, join the network or click listen to enjoy content by some of India's top audio creators. studio@ideabrews.com Android | Apple

  1. 12/01/2025

    Gambhir Situation for Indian Test Cricket as South Africa make India grovel at home

    India cricket, Test match, Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, cricket analysis, team performance, coaching, player selection, ODI Summary In this episode of the Edges and Sledges Cricket Podcast, DJ Chak and Varun discuss India's recent test match performance against South Africa, analyzing the team's selections, coaching strategies, and the implications of their losses. They reflect on the transition period for Indian cricket, the impact of player selections, and the need for a more focused approach to test cricket. The conversation also touches on the performances of key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in ODIs and T20s, concluding with thoughts on the future of Indian cricket. Takeaways India's recent test match losses highlight a transition period. Coaching strategies under Gautam Gambhir are under scrutiny. Player selections based on IPL performances may not be effective. The batting collapse against South Africa was unexpected. India's bowling attack was strong but underperformed. The obsession with three formats is affecting player performance. There is a need for more test specialists in the team. Leadership and accountability in the coaching staff are crucial. The future of Indian cricket requires a strategic rethink. Virat Kohli's recent performance brings hope amidst challenges. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Test Match Expectations 03:00 Analyzing India's Performance and Team Changes 05:52 Player Selections and Their Impact 08:50 The Collapse of the Indian Batting Order 11:42 Coaching and Leadership Challenges 14:37 The Future of Indian Test Cricket 17:42 Reflections on ODI and T20 Performances 20:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Edges & Sledges is India’s favourite cricket podcast. The podcast focuses on Indian cricket and the IPL. The three hosts are hardcore cricket fans living in Singapore, London and the USA. Edges & Sledges is where they come together to talk about the week’s biggest cricket stories. Edges & Sledges is created and hosted by Ashwin Garg, Dhananjaya Chak (DJ) and Varun Garg. New episodes release every week. Get in touch with Edges & Sledges on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram (@1tip1hand) or email us on contact@1tip1hand.com. Millions of listeners seek out Bingepods (Ideabrew Studios Network content) every day. Get in touch with us to advertise, join the network or click listen to enjoy content by some of India's top audio creators. studio@ideabrews.com Android | Apple