The Edges & Sledges Cricket Podcast

England v India 2021: Test Series Preview

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Ashwin is joined by Varun for the first two segments as we wrap India's T20 tour of Sri Lanka and the unexpected loss of players due to a p...

SL v IND: India Win ODI Series as SKY Shines Bright in T20s too

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Ashwin is joined by Varun for the first half as we wrap India's ODI tour of Sri Lanka and the magic from Suryakumar Yadav that earned him an...

Positive Returns for India Test & ODI Teams

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Ashwin joins DJ as we wrap India women's tour of England, talk about all the happenings with the Indian test squad from England and savour T...

Sri Lanka v India 2021 ODI Series Preview

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Varun, Ashwin and DJ record their preview of the upcoming Sri Lanka v India ODIs. We start with discussing whether football is coming home ...

Nilesh Kulkarni: From Test Cricket to Sports Management

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are in conversation with former India cricketer Nilesh Kulkarni. We first talk about the Indian women’s team win over England women in ...

New Zealand are World Test Champions

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is a full house on this week's episode as Varun, DJ and Ashwin come together to talk about the WTC Final 2021. We talk about everything that went r...

EngW v IndW Test Thriller & WTC Final Update (Days 1-3)

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode DJ and Ashwin discuss all the highlights from the England v India women’s test match at Bristol and the first three days of...

The Ultimate Test: WTC Final Preview

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a full house on this week’s episode as Varun and DJ join Ashwin! In the first half of the show, we preview the India side for the World Test ...

Nishad Pai Vaidya & Sachin Bajaj on India's Series Wins in the West Indies & England

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are in conversation with Nishad Pai Vaidya and Sachin Bajaj who take us through India’s fairytale wins in 1971 in the West Indies and E...

Keeping Up with Saba Karim

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Varun and DJ are joined by former India keeper, Saba Karim. Saba talks about his career as a cricketer, selector, commentator and admi...

Bharat Sundaresan Stories: From Ghatkopar to Gabba (Part 2)

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the second part of our discussion with Bharat Sundaresan we talk about India’s win in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne, the sensational seige at ...

Bharat Sundaresan Stories: From Ghatkopar to Gabba (Part 1)

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week is the first part of our chat with cricket writer and author, Bharat Sunderesan. We talk everything from Bharat’s lustrous locks to elusiv...

IPL Mid-Point Hits & Misses, India's WTC Squad

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode Ashwin and Varun do a mid-point review on IPL 2021, going through hits and misses for each team for the season up until it wa...

IPL 2021 Suspended as COVID-19 Breaches Bubble

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode Ashwin and DJ wrap the unexpectedly last game of the season, DC v PBKS. With IPL 2021 getting suspended / postponed indefinit...

Brar's Memorable Debut, Pollard's Heroics & Two New Captains

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode Ashwin and Varun wrap the games since our last episode - MI v RR, DC v KKR, PBKS v RCB, MI v CSK and RR v SRH. Harpreet Brar ...

Rare Rishabh Pant Flop as CSK stay Top

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the third mid week IPL 2021 episode DJ and Ashwin discuss the DC v SRH superover finish, KKR captain Eoin Morgan’s return to form, PBKS’s capta...

CSK top table on Superover Sunday

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode DJ and Varun wrap the games since our last episode - RR v RCB, MI v PBKS, KKR v RR, CSK v RCB and the first innings of DC v S...

IPL 2021 Week 2 (Mid-Week Update)

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ashwin is joined by DJ to wrap all the Vivo IPL 2021 games since our last episode - PBKS v DC, CSK v RR, MI v DC, PBKS v SRH and CSK v KKR!As the Delh...

IPL 2021: Week 1 Wrap

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ashwin is joined by Varun for the weekly episode on the IPL. They pick up on all the matches post the mid week update. We discuss the low scoring game...

IPL 2021: Week 1 (Mid-Week Update)

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ashwin is joined by DJ on Edges and Sledges' first mid-week update episode of IPL 2021. We talk the three games played since our last episode - PBKS ...

IPL 2021 Opening Weekend

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Varun and Ashwin join DJ to discuss the opening weekend of IPL 2021. We talk RCB v MI, the genius of AB de Villiers and of course the Tom Cu...

The Ultimate IPL 2021 Preview

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

DJ and Ashwin join Varun for the ultimate IPL 2021 preview. We go through every team, their strengths and weaknesses and their key players. We make ou...

Gulu Ezekiel on India's continue Winning Spree against England with 2-1 ODI Series Win

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the first half of the show, Ashwin and Varun wrap India’s nerve-wracking 2-1 ODI series win. Ashwin gloats about winning the prediction contest a...

India v England T20 Series: Comeback Kings Complete 3-2 Win at Home

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Edges & Sledges goes live this week as Ashwin and DJ join Varun to wrap India’s fabulous T20 series win against England. We summarise the last three...

Explosive, Fearless India Level England T20 series 1-1

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode, DJ joins Ashwin as we talk: selection strategy by the India and England sides whether Kohli should give up the T20 captaincy...

Jeremy Snape on Mind Games

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

England cricketer and high performance coach Jeremy Snape joins us on this special mid week episode to discuss the mental challenges faced by crickete...

India Wins England Test Series 3-1; to Play Kiwis in WTC Final

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ashwin is joined by Varun and DJ this week as India win the test series against England 3-1 to complete a magnificent comeback and book their spot in ...

India Spin it to Win it (as England Burn Against Turn)

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

DJ is joined by Varun and Ashwin to wrap the third test match of the series against England at Ahmedabad. We focus on the importance of the toss, team...

Jake Lush McCrum on IPL 2021 Auction & Motera D/N Test Preview

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode we preview the 3rd India v England pink ball test at Ahmedabad’s newest stadium, discuss the new additions to India’s T20...

Nishad Pai Vaidya on India v England: Ashwin & Rohit Inspire Fightback to Win Second Chennai Test

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Normal service resumes as India beats England in the second Chennai test to level the test series 1-1. We talk about the important of the toss, the “...

England Dominate India in First Chennai Test

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the first half of this episode, Varun joins DJ to discuss the first test match between India and England at the Chepauk stadium in Chennai. We talk...

Anindya Dutta on India vs England Test Series Preview

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the first half of the show Ashwin, DJ and Varun discuss the upcoming test series between India and England. The second half of the show is an inter...

Ramachandra Guha on Cricket

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have the incredible privilege of speaking to Dr. Ramachandra Guha, cricket writer and historian. We discuss India’s recent test series ...

Incredible India storm Australia’s Gabba Fortress

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

India achieve Gabba glory by beating Australia by 3 wickets to take the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2-1. It is the first time in 33 years that Australia ha...

Sensational India Save Sydney Test

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of 2021, DJ, Varun and Ashwin discuss India’s great escape in the third test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Sydney Test Preview ...

India Win the Boxing Day Test: The Miracle of Melbourne

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of 2020, DJ, Varun and Ashwin discuss all the big talking points of India’s momentous win against Australia at the MCG. Telegra...

Cusp of a Win to 36 All Out

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thirty six for nine or thirty six all out - what difference does it make? The boys get together for their 150th episode and talk through all the big i...

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: First D/N Test Preview

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss the first pink ball test of India’s tour of Australia starting in Adelaide on 17 December.We discuss all the big questions faci...

India Bounce Back to Take T20 Series Against Australia

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What a difference a week makes - this week we talk through an undefeated week for Team India! We discuss the brilliant partnership between Jadeja and ...

Ragini Kumar on Life in the IPL 2020 Bubble & Australia Thrash India in Sydney ODIs

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the first half of the episode, we talk about India’s ODI series loss against Australia. We talk about the Rohit selection fiasco, India’s ODI b...

IPL 2020 Flop XI and Australia v India ODIs preview

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the first half of this episode, we pick the IPL 2020 Flop XI - Prithivi Shaw, Aaron Finch, Shane Watson, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Andre ...

IPL 2020 Dream XI

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a full house as Varun, Ashwin and DJ come together one final time this IPL! In the first half we deal with IPL withdrawal symptoms and the dis...

Can Delhi Capitals Stop the Mumbai Indians?

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

56 group games and three playoffs later, IPL 2020 comes down to round 4 of Mumbai Indians versus the Delhi Capitals. DJ and Ashwin discuss how things ...

IPL 2020 Playoffs Preview

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this mid week episode Ashwin and DJ talk through all the last minute drama of the Dream11 IPL group stages and look ahead to the playoffs. With DC,...

Definitely Not (CSK Special)

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the first half of this week’s episode Varun, Ashwin and DJ wrap the last full week of the IPL group game. It’s all still to play for with the g...

SKY is the limit

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this mid week episode, we talk all the IPL 2020 games since last Sunday. DJ and Ashwin talk Hardik’s brilliant 60 off 21, his post match confere...

IPL 2020 Playoff Race Heats Up (KKR Special)

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a full house this week as Varun, Ashwin and DJ discuss in the first half of the show all the Dream 11 IPL matches played since the mid-week epi...

Siraj Makes Mark; Dhoni’s Youngsters Lack Spark (IPL 2020 Mid-Week Update)

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk through all the Dream11 IPL games since Superover Sunday - CSK v RR, DC v KXIP and KKR v RCB. We discuss briefly Mumbai Indian’s ...

Superover Sunday (SRH Special)

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

DJ records an emergency introduction with Ashwin (who is on the road) to cover the completely mental MI v KXIP match on Sunday - Super Sunday had not ...

Shlok Ramchandran on IPL 2020 Mid Week Update & Was that a Wide, Mr. Reiffel?

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

DJ is joined by Shlok Ramchandran for this mid-week IPL 2020 update. We discuss the big moments from all the games since our last episode - MI v DC, R...

IPL 2020 Week 3 Wrap (RR Special)

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We wrap all the games since our mid-week episode - SRH v KXIP, DC v RR, KKR v KXIP, RCB v CSK and SRH v RR. We talk winning/losing habits, CSK’s cha...

IPL 2020 Third Week (Mid-Week Update)

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ashwin and DJ are back with our mid-week update recapping all the Dream 11 IPL 2020 games played since our last episode – KXIP v CSK, RCB v DC, MI v...

IPL 2020 Second Week Wrap (Delhi Capitals Special)

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the first half of this week’s episode Varun, Ashwin and DJ come together to talk through the highlights of the rest of week 2 of the Dream 11 IPL...

IPL 2020 Second Week (Mid-Week Update)

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

By popular demand, Ashwin and DJ bring you our first ever mid-week IPL update. We discuss the games played so far in the second week of IPL 2020 (RCB ...

IPL 2020 First Week (RCB Special)

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the first half of this week’s episode Ashwin and DJ talk through all the highs and lows of week 1 of the Dream11 IPL. We focus particularly on RR...

IPL 2020: Opening Weekend (ft Kings XI Punjab fans)

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The moment we have all been waiting for is upon us! On this week’s podcast we cover the thrilling opening weekend of the Dream11 IPL 2020. With onl...

IPL 2020 Preview - Part 2 (CSK, DC, SRH & KXIP)

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ashwin, Varun and DJ are back for the second half of the ultimate IPL 2020. In this week’s episode, we cover the squads, strengths and weaknesses o...

IPL 2020 Preview - Part 1 (RCB, MI, KKR & RR)

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 129 IPL 2020 Preview - Part 1 (RCB, MI, KKR & RR) It’s a full house this week as Ashwin, Varun and DJ start to gear up for IPL 2020 starting on...

Arrivals and Departures

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

DJ is finally out of his Dhoni retirment funk as he joins Varun on this week’s episode. They talk about everything from Jimmy’s 600 (and Shoaib’...

Dhoni Reminiscing Continues as Cricket Ramps Up!

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Ashwin and Varun are without DJ who is still consoling himself after the surprise announcement of MS Dhoni's retirement. They talk about th...

Ep. 126: Dhoni and Raina Finish Off In Style

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ashwin, DJ and Varun can barely keep it together in this week’s emergency podcast recording triggered by MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina’s sudden intern...

Tymal Mills & Another Speedy Monday

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode Ashwin joins DJ as they discuss all the biggest news in the world of cricket. They start with Ireland’s ODI win in the fina...

In Conversation With Shikha Pandey

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we bring to you another international cricketer as special guest, India women's fast bowling all-rounder Shikha Pandey! We dig deep into her...

Danny Morrison on IPL 2020 Feels

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With IPL 2020 all set to make a return on September 19, this week we have the ‘voice of the IPL’ Danny Morrison on Edges & Sledges. Danny indulges...

Tests, ODIs or T20s?

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we record in the midst of the fourth day of the second test match between England and the West Indies. We discuss the fallout of Jofra Arch...

Monty Panesar on Live Cricket Returns

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Live cricket is finally back! In the first half of the show, Ashwin joins DJ as we discuss the big talking points from the West Indies win over Englan...

Josh Poysden on The Ball of the 21st Century

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode DJ and Varun discuss the latest happenings in the world of cricket starting with DJ Bravo’s new song about M.S. Dhoni and t...

Guy Walker on IPL Gloat XI

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we deal with the fall-out from the IPL GOAT XI episode as Varun (46%) gloats about his win over Ashwin (41%) and DJ (13%) in the Twitter pol...

The Boys Are Back in Town

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Edges & Sledes gang goes back to its roots. With no guests on this episode, it’s no holds barred! We start with an update on what’s been happ...

In Conversation with Adam Hollioake

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk to ex-England ODI captain Adam Hollioake. Adam shared with us his journey of playing professional cricket and what is was like to ho...

Nick Compton on How to Beat India in India

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are in conversation with ex-England test opener Nick Compton. Nick talks to us about his formative years in South Africa, moving to Engl...

In Conversation with W.V. Raman

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk to ex-India cricketer and the current head coach of the Indian women’s cricket team, W.V. Raman. Topics include starting life as l...

Mukul Chaddha on Cricket Fandom and The Office

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Ashwin, DJ and Varun have a super fun conversation with Mukul Chaddha. Mukul plays the big boss Jagdeep Chaddha (the Steve Carrell/Ricky Ger...

Vitushan Ehantharajah on Cricket After COVID-19

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The week’s episode starts with an amusing case of mistaken identity as Ashwin and DJ are speaking to cricket journalist, podcaster and the Independe...

Robelinda2 on The Best and Worst of Cricket Sledging

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we speak to cricket Youtube legend Rob Moody for over an hour. Starting with his moniker 'Robelinda2', we move on to his YouTube channel and...

In Conversation With Jaydev Unadkat

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this very special episode, we speak to India cricketer Jaydev Unadkat. Jaydev has played all three formats for India, making his test debut in 2010...

Indian Cricket Captains - Part 2 - Kumble, M.S. Dhoni and Virat Kohli (feat. Vijay Lokapally)

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second part of our Indian captaincy special with the legendary journalist Vijay Lokapally. On this week’s episode we discuss the captain...

Indian Test Captains - Part 1 - Azhar, Sachin, Ganguly, Dravid (feat. Vijay Lokapally)

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first of two captaincy special episodes where DJ speaks to Vijay Lokapally about Indian cricket captains 1990 onwards. This week we discus...

In Conversation With Jemimah Rodrigues!

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Ashwin and Varun are joined by the very special Jemimah Rodrigues, India's #3 batter who burst onto the international scene in 2018. Jemi s...

Cyrus Broacha on India Cricketers in Lockdown

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on a super fun crossover episode, DJ, Ashwin and Varun are joined by Cyrus Braocha, comedian, entertainer, cricket nut and the host of his ...

Alok Prasanna Kumar on Ten Must-Watch YouTube Cricket Videos

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week DJ speaks to Alok for an hour about YouTube cricket videos and how cricket fans can stay sane during the ongoing Coronavirus Lockdown. Alok ...

Raunak Kapoor on Memories of India’s 2011 World Cup Campaign

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s 2nd April and time for some serious nostalgia on this special, bonus episode of the show! Join DJ, Ashwin and EspnCricinfo’s Raunak Kapoor as...

India's All Time Greatest Test and ODI XIs

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

DJ, Varun and Ashwin are back and in this age of no live cricket, they have given themselves the unenviable task of picking India’s all time greates...

In Conversation With Jarrod Kimber

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ashwin and Varun are joined for a very special conversation with Jarrod Kimber - journalist, author, commentator, filmmaker, and much more. Jarrod sh...

Gulu Ezekiel on Cricket in The Time of Coronavirus

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

DJ is joined this week by Varun and Ashwin, who are both recording from their Delhi home. First up Ashwin gives an update on Varun’s exploits in the...

Choke de India?

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

DJ is joined by Ashwin from New York this week to discuss the India v Australia T20 World Cup final. They discuss the lead-up to the big day and how e...

The Hundred

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another full house this week with Varun, Ashwin and DJ as we raise our bat after scoring our maiden ton (the only century scored during the New...

India Women Shock Australia in T20 World Cup Opener (ft Snehal Pradhan)

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Ashwin is joined by Varun and DJ to discuss the ongoing New Zealand v India test match (India trail NZ by 39 runs at the time of recording w...

New Zealand v India: ODI Series Wrap and Test Matches Preview (ft Adam Bell)

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week DJ speaks to Adam Bell of the New Zealand based 'Cricketeers' podcast. Adam has previously appeared a few times on the podcast and this time...

Painful week for Indian fans

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

They say misery loves company, and so Ashwin is joined by DJ and Varun this week to discuss India's first series loss since the 2019 World Cup. They d...

India crush New Zealand 5-0 in T20I series

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ashwin is joined by Varun and DJ this week to discuss India’s 5-0 T20I destruction of New Zealand. They discuss the back-to-back superovers in the ...

Craig McMillan on Spin, Sledging and Superovers

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this mid-week bonus episode, we get the golden chance to interview Craig McMillan, ex New Zealand Cricket, batting coach and now commentator. We sp...

India beat Kiwis (and jetlag) in Eden Park T20Is

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ashwin is joined by DJ this week as they relive India’s wins in the first two T20Is against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland. The focus of the f...

Melinda Farrell on India's fight back to take Australia ODIs

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It was an exciting week as India bounced back from a 10 wicket thrashing at Wankhede on Tuesday to level the series at Rajkot on Friday and then beat ...

DennisCricket_ on India cruise Sri Lanka T20s and Australia ODIs preview

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Varun, Ashwin and DJ discuss India’s easy T20 wins over Sri Lanka, India’s problem of plenty at the top, Sanju Samson emulating Rishabh ...

Cricketer of the Decade - Kohli v Dhoni

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy new year everyone! Varun, Ashwin and DJ are back! This week they discuss the India v Sri Lanka washout in Guwahati, four day test matches, the C...

Rohit’s Year, Kohli’s Decade and 15 Years of MS Dhoni

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Varun, Ashwin and DJ come together one final time in 2019 to talk about India’s fabulous ODI series win against the West Indies. The first half focu...

Kesrick Williams on Virat Kohli, the notebook celebration and Kevin Pietersen

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We've got something really special for you today! Kesrick Williams, the West Indian fast bowler joins Edges & Sledges in an EXCLUSIVE bonus episode. ...

Another T20 series win for India and IPL 2020 Auction

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Varun, Ashwin and DJ discuss India soaring at the Wankhede to clinch the final T20 before crashing back to earth in the Chennai ODI. ...

Angry Kohli and India's T20 rollercoaster

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Varun, Ashwin and DJ discuss the first T20I against the West Indies and how India were mauled by the WI in the second T20I. They also talk ...