‘Bumrah is a freak. He can walk in and bowl fast’ – Paras Mhambrey interview

‘Bumrah is a freak. He can walk in and bowl fast’ – Paras Mhambrey interview‘Bumrah is a freak. He can walk in and bowl fast’ – Paras Mhambrey interview

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 In the latest episode we chat with Paras Mhambrey on his recent stint as the bowling coach of the Indian team. We discuss India’s varied bowling attack and how he managed the transition from one set of fast bowlers to the next. Participants: Paras Mhambrey Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) *


Celebrating Nari Contractor

Celebrating Nari Contractor: batsman, captain, fighter, and guiding lightCelebrating Nari Contractor: batsman, captain, fighter, and guiding light

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We chat with veteran journalist Clayton Murzello about the oldest living Indian captain: ⁠Nari Contractor⁠. Clayton speaks about his interactions with Contractor and why we must remember the man for much more than that one day in Barbados: when he suffered a near fatal injury in a warm-up game. Talking


When the superstars played with the amateurs: interview with author Scott Oliver

When the superstars played with the amateurs: interview with author Scott OliverWhen the superstars played with the amateurs: interview with author Scott Oliver

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Is there any other sport that allows recreational players to rub shoulders with superstars? Scott Oliver has traced down these delightful stories in a new book called Sticky Dogs and Stardust and we speak to Scott to understand his passion for this type of story and how these experiences can


India dismantle England in lop-sided finale: India v England, 5th Test review

India dismantle England in lop-sided finale: India v England, 5th Test reviewIndia dismantle England in lop-sided finale: India v England, 5th Test review

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We review the fifth Test between India and England in Dharamshala – where India stamped their authority with a win by an innings and 64 runs. Talking Points: A one-sided – and thoroughly expected – end to a Test series in India The Bazball delusion England’s inadequate bowling resources thoroughly


A win for the ages: India v England, 4th Test review

A win for the ages: India v England, 4th Test reviewA win for the ages: India v England, 4th Test review

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We review the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi – where India sealed a series with a magnificent five-wicket win.   Talking Points: The third-innings bowling that capped another brilliant third-day fightback India’s forced accelerated transition – with a team full of youngsters Dhruv Jurel’s expert batting with


India hand England a right royal thumping: India v England, 3rd Test review

India hand England a right royal thumping: India v England, 3rd Test reviewIndia hand England a right royal thumping: India v England, 3rd Test review

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We review the third Test between India and England in Rajkot – where a terrific all-round performance helped India go 2-1 up. Talking Points: India’s magnificent bowling on Day 3 How the flat pitches in this series are neutralizing Bazball India’s spinners – turning the ball more with greater control