Matchpoint Paradox - Sportstar's Cricket Podcast
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Sanjay Manjrekar on Riyan Parag's vaping controversy, Suryakumar Yadav's inevitable decline and more on Insight Edge Podcast - Sportstar
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3 of The Insight Edge Podcast with Sanjay Manjrekar and Shachi Pai, we explore the controversies enveloping Rajasthan Royals, Suryakumar Ya...
Sanju Samson's form-changing tactical switch, the KL Rahul enigma and more from IPL 2026 with Sanjay Manjrekar on E02 of The Insight Edge Podcast - Sportstar
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On episode two of Sportstar presents The Insight Edge, Sanjay Manjrekar and Shachi Pai look at how the IPL has been reduced to a bowler graveyard, dis...
E01: The Dhoni sycophancy, Rahane conundrum and the Suryavanshi phenomenon
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sportstar presents The Insight Edge, a brand new cricket show where host Shachi Pai sits down with veteran India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar to break d...
KL Rahul takes Karnataka to Ranji Trophy semifinal | Quarterfinal round recap
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025–26 Ranji Trophy quarterfinals concluded with historic upsets and dominant performances, setting the stage for the semifinals starting Febru...
Karnataka's Epic Chase Draws Curtains on Ranji Trophy Group Stage; Quaterfinalists Fixed!
02 Feb 2026
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The final round of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 group stages (Round 7) concluded on Sunday, delivering high-stakes drama and confirming the eight teams fo...
Shubman Gill's underwhelming return, Andhra's giant-killing run the highlights of Ranji Trophy Round 6
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Decisive results, rank turners, and a massive upset by Chandigarh—Renji Trophy Round 6 had it all. We discuss why 40 wickets fell in less than two d...
Ranji Trophy Round 5 Review: J&K shines, TN struggles, and the two-part season debate
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shayan Acharya, Tarun Shastry, Aditya Padinjat, along with host Abhishek Saini, dive deep into the key performances and moments from the fifth round o...
Ranji Trophy Round 4 Review: J&K breaks through, TN takes a tumble, the old warhorses deliver
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The defining narratives of Ranji Round 4: - Historic Win: J&K registers first-ever Ranji win over Delhi, anchored by Qamran Iqbal's unbeaten 1...
Ranji Trophy 2025, Round 3 recap - Tales from Tirpura, Rajasthan
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe to Matchpoint Paradox, the cricket podcast brought to you by Sportstar, India's oldest sports magazine.Follow Sportstar on social media:Twit...
The Power Shift: Harman to Smriti — India’s New Era After World Cup Glory
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the power shift from Harmanpreet Kaur to Smriti Mandhana — how two icons shaped India’s greatest cricketing mom...
Ranji Trophy 2025, Round 2 recap - Tales from Chandigarh, Mumbai, and pondy
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe to Matchpoint Paradox, the cricket podcast brought to you by Sportstar, India's oldest sports magazine.Follow Sportstar on social media:...
Ranji Trophy 2025, Round 1 recap - Tales from Srinagar, Rajkot, and Coimbatore
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Matchpoint Paradox. After a brief break, we dive straight into the drama of the Ranji Trophy's first round. Reporters Tarun Shastr...
Mumbai Indians wins yet another title: The positives and negatives of WPL 2025
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was yet another successful Women's Premier League campaign for the Mumbai Indians, which won it's second title after beating Delhi Capitals...
India's Champions Trophy triumph - Undue advantage or utter domination?
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Expectations can be a double-edged sword in elite sport. The pre-tournament favourite team or an athlete winning a title could be taken for granted wh...
A two-tiered Test structure - Is it really that bad?
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Sportstar's Cricket Podcast, Dhruva Prasad and Sahil Mathur try and unpack the raging debate on a two-tiered in...
India's misery Down Under - A horror BGT campaign analysed
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years with a 3-1 series win. The series was filled with misses for India which comes away from ...
WV Raman examines Ravichandran's Ashwin career and legacy
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If there is one person who knows R. Ashwin better than most, it is former India cricketer and women’s team coach W.V. Raman. The Tamil Nadu off-spin...
Matchpoint Paradox: Big buys, lessons from the IPL Mega Auction and an ecosystem coming full circle
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Podcast | In a brand new episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Lavanya Lakshminarayanan and Amol Karhadkar look at an interesting IPL Auction and the...
Is India vs Australia's Border-Gavaskar Trophy rivalry the best in Test cricket? BGT 2024/25 special
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The #INDvAUS Test rivalry has some incredibly dramatic moments From Gavaskar's angry walkout in 1981, Dravid and Laxman's resistance in 2001, the in...
IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal on impact player rule, a potential clash with PSL and salary caps for IPL 2025
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arun Dhumal, the chairman of the Indian Premier League, talked about the exit of T20 World Cup-bound England players mid-season and also the future of...
The Nehra-Pandya pair breakup - a troubled transfer, big consequences and an unsteady future
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hardik Pandya and Ashish Nehra were unable to recreate the magic they managed together when they went their separate ways in the ongoing Indian Premie...
Asha Sobhana Joy and the art of finding happiness in the moment
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Asha Sobhana Joy is an individual with immense faith in the universe. In 2021, the leg-spin-bowling all rounder was dropped from the Railways side and...
Understanding IPL auction dynamics with Dan Weston
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Senior cricket analyst Dan Weston breaks down how teams go about their auction picks in the Indian Premier League. Catch our complete cricket covera...
IPL Auction review: Why pace was ace, will Rohit Sharma move out of MI, CSK's great auction and more
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From rule changes forcing teams to change auction strategy to tickets for to watch the auction looking like the new norm, Amol Karhakdar and Sahil Mat...
World Cup 2023 review Part 4: India, Australia and a final for the ages
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amol Karhadkar joins Lavanya Lakshminarayanan in this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Sportstar's cricket podcast, to review India and Australia...
2023 World Cup review Part 2: New Zealand - Of resilience, injured warhorses and an uncertain future
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Sportstar's cricket podcast, Lavanya Lakshminarayanan and Pranay Rajiv look at the positives and negatives ...
2023 World Cup review Part 1 - From England's nightmare to Afghanistan's fairytale
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond the four teams who have qualified for the knockouts, the World Cup has seen drama, ambition and stutters from the rest of the playing field. In...
2023 World Cup review Part 3 - South Africa: A brilliant bunch that fumbled again
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dhruva Prasad joins Lavanya Lakshminarayanan to look at the World Cup that was and wasn't for South Africa. #CricketPodcast | #Podcast #WorldCup...
Yuvraj Singh on Shubman Gill - He's four times more hardworking than the rest of the pack
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
World Cup-winning Indian allrounder Yuvraj Singh speaks to Vijay Lokapally about mentoring Shubman Gill, his utility to the Indian side and what sets ...
Meg Lanning retires: Of tireless excellence and finding balance | ft. Delhi Capitals' Suprita Das
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia women's team captain Meg Lanning shocked the world by announcing her retirement from all forms of international cricket in the early hou...
Asia Cup party marred by rains, uneven provisions; India looks towards ODI World Cup
10 Sep 2023
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Lavanya Lakshminarayanan is joined by Amol Karhadkar from Colombo to discuss a chaotic Asia Cup, a few questionable tournament rule tweaks and India&#...
How teams are shaping up for the Asia Cup - Watch out for Pakistan and Bangladesh
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Pakistan's underrated rise this year and Bangladesh's versatile lineup that has given India a run for their money, the Asia Cup is provin...
We need to talk about Ben Stokes, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah - ODI World Cup build-up
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pranay Rajiv and Sahil Mathur look at Ben Stokes return from ODI retirement, Hardik Pandya's unfavourable transformation post cap...
Indian cricket's burning question - Who should be India's No. 4 for the World Cup?
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Who should be India's No. 4" is a debate that raged in the build-up and aftermath of the team's 2019 World Cup campaign. Four years...
Asia Cup and World Cup teams coming together? Takeaways from WI tour, who's in contention and more
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From middle order batting choices and the return of "KulCha" to India's pace arsenal tweaks, VS Aravind and Dhruva Prasad look at all th...
Cricket this week: Broad retires, Ashes grinds to a charged end; India stutters in West Indies
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, we look back at the recently concluded Ashes, India's takeaways from its ongoing tour of West Indies and th...
Cricket this week: Victory or entertainment? The philosophical question surrounding Bazball
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
VS Aravind and Dhruva Prasad look at the ongoing Ashes and explore the questions the five-match series has thrown up for the hosts. #Ashes #CricketP...
Indian cricket's trajectory ahead of Asia Cup, ODI World Cup; the resilience of 'Bazball' and more with Deep Dasgupta
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Ayan Acharya and Shayan Acharya are joined by former India cricketer-turned-broadcaster Deep Dasgupta on all th...
Matchpoint Paradox | Jake Lush McCrum, Rajasthan Royals on why the franchise wants to invest in women's cricket
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Competitive franchise cricket is no longer a man's world. With the WOMEN'S BIG BASH, the now defunct Kia super league, and the current Hundred putting...
India's greatest cricketing victories E08 - Dilip Doshi on beating the strongest visiting England side in 1981 at Wankhede
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 1981, India scripted a memorable 138-run victory over England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to take a 1-0 lead in the six-Test series. Th...
India's greatest cricketing victories E07 - Shivlal Yadav on 1979 win over Pakistan at Wankhede
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of India's Greatest Cricketing Wins, we catch up with veteran offspinner Shivlal Yadav as we revisit a special victory India pulled of...
Ranji Trophy final: Madhya Pradesh's joy, Chandrakant Pandit's revenge
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Ayan Acharya is joined by KC Vijaya Kumar, sports editor of The Hindu to discuss the Ranji Trophy final where M...
Cricket this week: India's South Africa performance throws interesting selection questions; Should Ranji Trophy tailor format to fan enjoyment?
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Matchpoint Paradox this week, Ayan Acharya, Ashwin Achal and Amol Karhadkar discuss the many selection takeaways from India's recently concluded T2...
India's greatest cricketing victories E06 - Syed Kirmani on India's win over Australia in Bombay in 1979
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For a wicketkeeper, taking six catches in your debut Test match is quite an impressive way to get people to sit up and notice you. Syed Kirmani ...
IPL Media Rights Auction - Star, Viacom win rights; BCCI's windfall, impact on Indian cricket ecosystem
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reaped a total revenue of ₹48,390 crore through Indian Premier League’s (IPL’s) media right...
IPL media rights auction - Who is bidding? Estimated figures, what to expect - Sportstar x The Hindu Businessline
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Indian Premier League is not new to astronomical monetary numbers, viewership, interest and crowds. The 15th season which just ended a week ago sa...
IPL 2022 League stage roundup: Reviewing the top four, where the others fell short
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Matchpoint Paradox this week, Shayan Acharya and Amol Karhadkar discuss the league stage of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League and a ...
India's greatest cricketing victories E05 - Yajurvindra Singh on India's 1977 win over England in Bengaluru
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of India's Greatest Cricketing Wins, Vijay Lokapally speaks to Yajurvindra Singh about a famous win against England in Bangalore in th...
India's greatest cricketing victories E04 - Madan Lal on India's 1974 win over West Indies in Kolkata
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's one thing to have an achievement like the 1983 World Cup on your resume. But it's a whole other deal to start your career with a match-winning pe...
Cricket This Week: Legacy teams flounder, new franchises make hay in the sun - IPL 2022, Women's T20 Challenge updates
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Matchpoint Paradox this week, Ayan Acharya, Santadeep Dey, and Dhruva Prasad discuss the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League and the perfo...
Cricket this week: Australia Women are World Cup champions again, Ross Taylor bids farewell, IPL 2022's first impressions
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Matchpoint Paradox this week, Amol Karhadkar, Shayan Acharya and Vijay Lokapally discuss the recently concluded Women's ODI World Cup, Pakistan's p...
India's greatest cricketing victories E03 - Karsan Ghavri on India's 1981 win over Australia in Melbourne
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
India has some fond memories of playing cricket down under, a few of those are stellar victories too. In this episode, Vijay Lokapally catches up with...
IPL 2022 opener CSK v KKR recap - Day of comebacks; Dhoni's charge going in vain and an elaborate transition phase
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Cricket this week: IPL returns for 2022 season- CSK v KKR - New captains, new era?
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Irrespective of the personnel, the two captains with the team sheet in their hand for the toss around dusk will surely signify the dawn of a new era i...
Ranji Trophy phase 1 group stage round-up: Who impressed, who didn't
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Matchpoint Paradox this week, Shayan Acharya is joined by Amol Karhadkar, Dipak Ragav and Dhruva Prasad to discuss how the Ranji season is progress...
Cricket this week: How the Ranji season is shaping up, Kohli's 100th Test and an open Women's World Cup
04 Mar 2022
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On Matchpoint Paradox this week, Lavanya Lakshmi Narayanan is joined by Amol Karhadkar, Dipak Ragav, Lalith Kalidas and Shayan Acharya to discuss how ...
Cricket this week: The Saha saga, Ranji Trophy returns, Women's World Cup draws near
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ayan Acharya and Amol Karhadkar join Lavanya Lakshmi Narayanan in this episode of Matchpoint Paradox to discuss the latest from cricket this week - fr...
India's greatest cricketing victories E02 - Farokh Engineer on India's 1971 series win in England
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 1971, India has tamed the British cricket lion in its den. It was a historic day when India beat England in the third and final Test by four wicket...
Loose purse strings, new rules dictate favourites at 2022 IPL Mega Auction? Team-wise review
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Vijay Lokapally, Amol Karhadkar and Shayan Acharya join Lavanya Lakshminarayanan and recap the highs and lows o...
India's greatest cricketing victories E01 - CD Gopinath remembers India's first ever Test win
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this brand new series where we revisit some of India's most cherished cricketing victories, we start at the country's first win in Test cricket his...
Decoding Virat Kohli's decision to step down as Test captain - Relax! He has NOT retired yet
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally are back on Matchpoint Paradox and in this week's episode, the trio look at Virat Kohli'...
Cricket this week: India's Protean test, a lopsided Ashes, controversial Indian squad for Women's World Cup and more
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally are back on Matchpoint Paradox and in this week's episode, the trio look at India's Test...
Cricket this week: The Rahane-Pujara conundrum, Test cricket returns to Wankhede, IPL 2022 buzz begins
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shayan Acharya and Vijay Lokapally discuss the takeaways and selection conundrums from the ongoing India vz New Zealand Test series and the talking po...
What did we gain from the India vs New Zealand white ball tour? - Of strategy, workload management and too much cricket
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally are back on Matchpoint Paradox and in this week's episode, the trio look at India's whit...
Cricket this week: Azeem Rafiq gives cricket a reality check, Australia checks another box with T20 World Cup triumph
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Ayan Acharya and Amol Karhadkar revisit the takeaways from the T20 World Cup and Australia's maiden triumph in ...
T20 World Cup - England, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan fight for title; New innings begins for Rahul Dravid
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Ayan Acharya and Amol Karhadkar review the latest from the T20 World Cup and other major updates from the world...
Cricket this week: Nervous India trying to break into T20 World Cup semifinal race
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Ayan Acharya and Amol Karhadkar review the latest from the T20 World Cup and other major updates from the world...
Cricket news this week: Action off the field dominates T20 World Cup, IPL gets two new teams
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Ayan Acharya and Amol Karhadkar review the latest from the T20 World Cup and other major updates from the world...
Cricket this week: CSK's triumph, T20 World Cup carnival begins
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Shayan Acharya, Ayan Acharya and Vijay Lokapally look back at the cricketing action from the week gone by - fro...
Cricket this week: Is it KKR's year?
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Shayan Acharya, Ayan Acharya and Vijay Lokapally look back at the cricketing action from the week gone by - fro...
Manchester Test marred by COVID scare, a familiar face returns to the Indian World Cup set up
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally discuss the Manchester Test that was not to be, a very familiar f...
Cricket this week: India's Lord's triumph, Ashwin on the sidelines and the big aggression question
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally recap India's Lord's win, the question of how much aggression is ...
Cure for the Tokyo Olympics hangover - cricket at Lords - India vs England 2nd Test preview and more
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally preview the second Test match between England and India, take a q...
Positives for India despite series loss to England; Men prepare for Sri Lanka series
15 Jul 2021
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In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally recap India's tour of England and discuss what's ...
WTC Final tipped in New Zealand's favour? Testing time for India Women
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of MatchPoint Paradox, Vijay Lokapally, Shayan Acharya and Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya discuss lineups for the WTC Final featuring...
Understanding the WTC Final and Team India's English summer
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of MatchPoint Paradox, Vijay Lokapally, Shayan Acharya and Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya discuss the build up to the World Test Cham...
In Indian cricket this week: Mission World Test Championship, Powar returns to Women's team
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of MatchPoint Paradox, Vijay Lokapally, Shayan Acharya and Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya leave the IPL behind and explore the develo...
IPL 2021: Is the league insensitive to India's COVID19 woes?
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of MatchPoint Paradox, Vijay Lokapally, Shayan Acharya and Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya explore the optics of the IPL going on in t...
IPL 2021 - Starting trouble for KKR, SRH; Indian talent shines through
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Matchpoint Paradox Follow our complete cricket coverage: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket Follow our complete IPL cover...
After international high, India welcomes IPL 2021
07 Apr 2021
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Our correspondents Vijay Lokapally, Shayan Acharya and Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya discuss the men's side's season thus far and what to look forward to ...
India's T20 World Cup dress rehearsal vs England, women return against South Africa
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our correspondents Vijay Lokapally, Shayan Acharya and Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya discuss the men's side's red-ball tour, the switch to T20 and the imp...
Motera Test review: Home advantage, a blink and miss game and the biggest losers - spectators
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our correspondents Vijay Lokapally, Shayan Acharya and Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya discuss the criticism coming Motera's way, if home advantages to the ...
Cricket news this week: Big money spent at the IPL Auction, India-England clash in Motera for Pink Ball Test
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been an eventful week in Indian cricket. Revenge in Chennai, a spending spree in Chennai and another pink ball Test in the offing - Amol Karhadka...
Dissecting India's loss against England, fans return for second game at Chennai
12 Feb 2021
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India lost the first Test against England in Chennai, pressing pause on the momentum of the side post its triumph Down Under. As crowds gear up for a ...
Gearing up for England, consequences of no Ranji and the way forward for Indian cricket
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As India prepares to meet England in Chennai, several questions about the Indian domestic circuit remain shrouded in a cloud of doubt. Our corresponde...
Gabba conquered: Of unparalleled resolve, fruits of labour and a victory like no other
21 Jan 2021
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Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya, Vijay Lokapally and Shayan Acharya process the 'unreal emotions' post India's Gabba victory and discuss the biggest talking...
Bye Sydney, hello Brisbane - Siraj and Paine's examples, saying no to racism and a painfully long injury list | India vs Australia
14 Jan 2021
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From the conversation about racism Mohammed Siraj's bravery has triggered in cricketing discussions to Tim Paine's questionable sportsmanship, Wriddha...
Conquering Sydney - A warhorse returns, a prick in the bio-bubble and mindgames galore
08 Jan 2021
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From nightmares about Rohit Sharma's potential dismissal in Sydney to the problems a bio-bubble breach has now posed to India's tour down under, Wridd...
Year-end special episode - Sydney Test predictions, hopes for Indian cricket in 2021
01 Jan 2021
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In the final episode of 2020, Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally discuss the highs and lows of the year gone by and what th...
India vs Australia Boxing Day Test - Of second chances, getting over 36 all out and the burden of tough decisions
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the second Test between India and Australia, Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally discuss the horror show that was t...
Border-Gavaskar Trophy preview: Is Kohli leaving a cause for concern or an opportunity? | India vs Australia Tests
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the start of the Test series between India and Australia, Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally discuss their memorie...
ODI jitters, familiar comforts in T20 and the stars Down Under | India vs Australia
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
India's rusty ODI form continues as the side lost another series, this time to Langer's Australia. Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay...
Thunder Down Under - India's tour of Australia begins | Cricket Podcast | Sportstar
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for international cricket again as the Men in Blue take on Australia in the ODI series starting today. Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacha...
IPL 2020 Special E09: Mumbai Indians win fifth title, time for India vs Aus, what the future holds
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In E09 of this IPL special podcast, Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally review the IPL 2020, with a special nod to Mumbai In...
IPL 2020 Special E08: Season report cards, title favourites and the road ahead
05 Nov 2020
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In E08 of this IPL special podcast, Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally check out the hits and misses for the four teams tha...
IPL 2020 Special E07: India's jumbo squad to Australia, the fight for the playoffs, CSK crashes out
28 Oct 2020
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In E07 of this IPL special podcast, Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally discuss the biggest talking points surrounding the I...
IPL 2020 Special E06: Of CSK's lack of intent, battle of captains and playoffs ahoy
23 Oct 2020
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In E06 of this IPL special podcast, Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally discuss Chennai Super Kings' abysmal run this season...
IPL 2020 Special E05: Of mid-season swaps, slower wickets and the hour of the women
15 Oct 2020
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In E05 of this IPL special podcast, Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally discuss reports of Sunil Narine's suspected bowling ...
IPL 2020 Special E04: Of Mankading, a springboard for young guns and early favourites
06 Oct 2020
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In E04 of this IPL special podcast, Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally dissect the hits and misses from the tournament so f...
IPL 2020 Special E03: Tribute to Dean Jones and a look back at the hits and misses from Week 01
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While cricket fans sink their teeth into the Indian Premier League buffet, our correspondents Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya, Shayan Acharya and Vijay Loka...