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This podcast takes you on a captivating journey through cricket's evolution, expansion globally to become a multi billion dollar enterprise. Engaging discussions and insightful analysis provide fresh perspectives for die-hard fans and curious newcomers alike. Join us as we celebrate these on and off field rockstars that have defined the sport!

  1. 07/27/2024

    Ep 14: An interview with Singapore ex-Vice Captain Arjun Mutreja - Playing with Tim David, SG cricket journey, Associate Nations highs and lows, how ICC help grassroots cricket, T20 vs ODI vs Test.

    Srinath and Samba are joined by Singapore Cricket ex-Vice Captain Arjun Mutreja for an interview where they touch on a variety of topics going behind the curtain on how Associate cricket works, funding from ICC, rankings and whole host of fun topics! Enjoy this episode. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement 05:08 The Journey of Singapore Cricket 08:29 Highs and Lows of Being an Associate Nation 18:27 Tim David's Journey and Impact 26:42 Talented Players in Associate Nations 29:22 The Potential of Unrecognized Players 31:15 Uncovering the Stories of Talented but Unrecognized Players 34:52 The Role of Grassroots Development in Nurturing Talent 38:54 The Importance of Viewership and Sponsorship in Cricket 46:30 The Significance of T20 and 50-Over Cricket in Player Development 49:34 Balancing Short-Term Goals with Long-Term Sustainability

    1h 5m

  2. 07/20/2024

    Ep 13: Cummins calls for Test Window, Samba/Srinath pitch their ideas on how stop the impending extinction of Test cricket!

    In this episode, Srinath and Samba discuss the evolution of cricket and the need for a dedicated window for test cricket and franchise leagues like the IPL. They explore the challenges faced by players in balancing international and league cricket commitments and the financial incentives that drive players towards franchise leagues. They also discuss the importance of creating a commercial model and a framework to support test cricket and make it more appealing to audiences. They suggest the idea of a franchise-based test tournament and the need for collaboration among cricket boards to ensure the survival of test cricket. 00:00 Introduction and the Theme of the Podcast 01:31 The Need for a Dedicated Window for Test Cricket and Franchise Leagues 04:22 Making Test Cricket More Appealing 06:45 The Financial Incentives of Franchise Leagues 10:30 Creating a Commercial Model and Framework for Test Cricket 19:54 The Idea of a Franchise-Based Test Tournament 23:34 Collaboration Among Cricket Boards for the Survival of Test Cricket 25:02 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes

    26 min

  3. 07/14/2024

    Ep 12.2: India are Champs Part 2 - Bumrah - the best ever, inspired Indian bowling effort and millions gather in Marine drive

    In Part 2 of the episode recorded after India beat South Africa in the T20 WC finals, Samba and Srinath rejoiced in the win by talking about Bumrah's GOAT-level bowling and the post-win madness parade in Mumbai!

    32 min

  4. 07/14/2024

    Ep 12.1: India are Champs Part 1 - An after finals joy and relief and look back at India's batting in the finals

    In Part 1 of the episode recorded after India beat South Africa in the T20 WC finals, Samba and Srinath rejoice the win by talking about - How each of them experienced the win and why Cricket is family and connected with so many emotions for millions in India. - Seeing the cricketers emotional on the field - what this means for Virat and Rohit and the Indian players who have feel relief from not winning a cup since '13. - Look back at the 1st innings (India's batting) and talking about Axar's influence in the WC, Virat's changing his style to play anchor. - In Part 2, we talk about the inspired bowling, Bumrahhhhhhhh and about the parade.

    21 min

  5. 05/16/2024

    Ep 11: IPL Chit Chat - HP trade post mortem (MI/GT eliminated), Sanjiv Goenka brings the India workplace toxicity into IPL, paying homage to Jimmy Anderson

    In this episode, Samba and Srinath dive into 1. Hardik Pandya trade Post Mortem - MI and GT go from 2023 highs to 2024 lows (eliminated first) - Lessons for other teams on how to think about trades. Is this going to be any different going forward in the IPL? - RR, SRH, CSK benefitting from this. 2. Sanjiv Goenka bringing in Indian workplace toxicity to the IPL - Will KL rahul want to be retained by Lucknow? - Will any stars want to play for LSG given they can be called to the Principal's office at any point - Does Goenka even know how this is coming across? 3. Paying homage to Jimmy Anderson - 21 years, 700 wickets - enough said. - The epic smooth bowling action - How much England is going to miss him

    25 min

  6. 05/14/2024

    Ep 10: IPL Chit Chat - A very un-CSK like season and Red-hot RCB setting up for the Derby

    In this episode Samba and Srinath cover 1. Very un-CSK-like season with - 1 spinner for most seasons - due to Chepauk not behaving like the fortress of 2010s.- Most # of players ever to play in a season - Injuries galore leading to a very shaky bowling lineup- Batting lineup shake - also very un-CSK-like. - Is this due to Dhoni to Rutu captaincy change? 2. Red hot flaming RCB - Same strategy with kick-ass batting - The same bowling unit has somehow been consistent. Is it trustworthy?

    24 min

  7. 05/03/2024

    Ep 9: IPL Chit Chat - Runs galore in PBKS/KKR - is the IPL broken? Csk vs SRH, Shashank Singh and Indian T20 team selection

    Samba and Srinath talk about the previous week in the IPL, with a specific focus on 1. PBKS vs KKR - where runs records tumbled and talk about how to bowlers can gain back some advantage. 2. Emergence of bowling specialists in the future of T20 cricket? 3. Shashank Singh - the phenom 4. CSK vs SRH - clinical and into Top 4 by CSK. 5. Indian T20 team selection. What Srinath and Samba liked and did not absolutely like (Sneak peek- shots fired on the Bowling line up thats been picked)

    51 min

  8. 04/16/2024

    Ep 8: IPL Chat Chat - Dhoni(!!), Is it over for RCB?? Indian Pacers, Fitness and Adults in RR

    In this episode of IPL Chit Chat - Week of 15th April 2024, Samba and Srinath speak about - Dhoni's 6-hitting prowess and character-defining win against MI. - RCB loss to record-breaking SRH. Is it over for RCB?? - Indian Pacers stepping up - Fitness standards and how that could help bowlers/sport - Adults in the RR team (Ash, Buttler, Boult and Samson)

    46 min
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This podcast takes you on a captivating journey through cricket's evolution, expansion globally to become a multi billion dollar enterprise. Engaging discussions and insightful analysis provide fresh perspectives for die-hard fans and curious newcomers alike. Join us as we celebrate these on and off field rockstars that have defined the sport!

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