Off the Pitch - OTP

In a Galaxy Far, Far Away.. they don't even know of Cricket. How boring! On this planet though, after failing to garner any interest in a non - Commonwealth nation, the game is at a crucial juncture and it needs its fans to save the day. Not really! But we would like to believe so. Who are we? Just a bunch of cricket nuts with way too much confidence and barely any actual skill. Follow the podcast to follow our misadventures covering the game!

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Episodes

12. World Cup wrap up - Part 1

Team Off the Pitch comes together to go through the journey so far for the finalists. Listen in as Sid, Umesh, and Aditya come together.

Nov 20, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 12

11. Did India cheat????

The latest episode of the series is here and things are getting hotter in here. India is 7 out of 7. New Zealand take on Pakistan while England would want to spoil Australia's party.

Nov 04, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 11

10. Is there a quarterfinal in sight? Pakistan Vs New Zealand

Hello there. Another episode beckons you. What do we have in store for you? Is South Africa on its way to a title? Or is it India's to lose now. There is also the matter of the curious form of New Zealand and Pakistan

Nov 02, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 10

9. Dil Dil India

It is getting hotter as the cup goes on. India are favourites. Will they score a perfect 11 or ya unko kisi ki nazar lag jayegi. Same person's nazar who has been taking down the Proteas. Aditya Kuber is joined by Agith and Umesh for another episode of OTP. Edited and sound design by Ajinkya B

Oct 30, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 9

8. Are England using ChatGPT ??

Welcome back. Umesh is in the hot chair playing host, while Aditya and Sid play second fiddle. We discuss the Maxwell mania, India's strategy going forward and the interesting theory about the English side using ChatGPT to come with the playing XI. Edited by Chaitanya C and Aditya M

Oct 27, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 8

7. Half way through the cup!

We are pretty much halfway through the WC. In this episode, the two Adityas and Agith, tackle the big questions - will South Africa make it or will Pakistan do a Pakistan in the 2nd half. Cornered tigers something something. Oh also, there is much to talk about Indian team's possible line up once Pandya is fit.

Oct 23, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7

6. Kohli gets a 100. Again!

Aditya Kuber leads Umesh and Sid into the games coming up over the weekend. The boys give their uneducated opinions about what will happen and they also discuss their favourite commentator. Edited by Aditya Anand.

Oct 20, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5. Upsets are here. World Cup comes alive

Afghanistan and Netherlands shock two of the semi-final contenders and we finally have a some drama at the World Cup. Cricketing drama, we mean. Listen to the episode as the boys get into the details of these miraculous wins!

Oct 18, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4. Afghan spinners rule against the Brits!

History is a funny thing. England and Afghanistan share an interesting history to say the least. Not saying war and occupation and colonisation is the same thing as a sport but it was funny! Enjoy this special episode where we look back at the two latest games. India vs Pakistan and Afghan vs England Hosted by Siddharth Adhicary. Panellists are Umesh Brave and Aditya Mattoo Editing and Sound design by Aditya Anand

Oct 16, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3. INDIA V/S PAK .... Aaakraman!

If we said, the reason why we have ODI World Cups in this T20 era is to be able to host India-Pakistan matches. Would it be wrong? Probably. Will it be the only time we will be wrong through the season, definitely not. It is India-Pak baby. Enough said.

Oct 14, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2. Sometimes cramping, Sometimes acting feat Rohit, the marauder

Sometimes cramping, Sometimes acting.. Forever entertaining. That is the only thing that connects us with Mohammed Rizwan. This episode, your host, Aditya Mattoo, is joined by the formidable middle order combo of Agith Kuruvilla and Umesh Barve. We talk about India's win over Afghanistan and the heavy scoring nature of the game. Host - Aditya MattooPanellists - Agith Kuruvilla and Umesh BarveEditing and Sound Design by Aditya Anand

Oct 12, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1, David Malan, and Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas is a good player. Don't get us wrong. We love him. But was his innings against Australia a mirror to the state of the game? Where huge expectations are met with lukewarm response in barren stadiums? Probably not. It was fun to dunk on him though. Listen to the first episode of the Podcast as we bring you hosts who are trying to find their feet like a number 11 lining up to a 41 year old Jimmy Anderson. Hosted by Aditya Mattoo. Panelists are Aditya Kuber and Siddhart Adhicary. Audio work ...

Oct 10, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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