Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. We are happy to be discussing live test cricket again! Matches covered in this episode - ENGvWI: 1st test. COVID-19 - Annoyed by ICC decision delays, BCCI decides to go ahead with IPL preparations. - 6 PAK players including Shadab, Riaz and Zaman cleared to join PAK squad in ENG.- SL plan a premier league in August.- AUS-ZIM ODI series scheduled in Aug postponed.- ENG confirm the PAK, IRE tour itineraries. Other news - Claire Connor to become the first wo...
Jul 15, 2020•38 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. This episode is part II of our chat with Alok Prasanna Kumar, where we discuss the concurrent news from cricket. COVID-19 - Mashrafe Mortaza, Nafees Iqbal and Nazmul Islam test positive for Covid-19.- ICA raises INR 7.8M+ and helps 60 needy cricketers (or their families) suffering from Covid-19.- CSA reveals 7 people have tested positive during its Covid-19 tests.- ENG players to wear selected frontline workers' names on their training shirts.- 11 in PAK ...
Jul 04, 2020•43 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In this episode we have a guest Alok Prasanna Kumar, a well known lawyer and human rights expert from Bangalore (India) joining us for a detailed discussion about racism in cricket. A link to Alok's article on The Cricket Monthly: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1079103/crime-and-punishment Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast ...
Jun 27, 2020•30 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode we have a guest co-host Nikhil (@NikUttam) from CaribCricket Podcast (@CaribCricket). We preview the upcoming ENG vs WI test series in detail. COVID-19 - PAK not to host a camp locally before players depart to ENG.- T20 WC in 2020 - 'unlikey and unrealisitic': CA's chairperson.- SA return to training with a new format 3 team game. ABD to feature in it.- Hick departs from AUS coaching set-up as a part of Covid-19 restructuring. ENG v WI ...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode Giri and Ajit discuss the (non)postponement news of T20 WC 2020, ICC regulations on cricket during Covid-19 and impact of protests in the cricketing world among other topics. COVID-19 - ENG confirm WI test itinerary with 3 back to back tests.- Hetmyer, Bravo and Paul turn down spots on the WI tour squad to ENG.- CPL submits plan for 2020 edition to be hosted in Trinidad and Tobago.- ICC ratifies Covid substitute, saliva ban on a interim...
Jun 14, 2020•51 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode Giri and Ajit discuss how cricket at the highest level is trying to make a comeback, through rules that are being in put in place to host it in a safe and effective manner. COVID-19 - CA chief executive Kevin Roberts says WC20 'under high risk'.- CA confirm IND tour of AUS to go ahead, number of venues could be reduced.- CWI in principle approves WI team's upcoming ENG tour.- ICC postpones meeting to June 10th citing confidentiality rel...
May 31, 2020•39 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode we discuss the continuing impact of Corona virus on the game of cricket, as many countries around the world begin relaxing the lockdown rules. COVID-19 - BCB development coach Ashiqul tests positive for Covid-19.- Womens WC qualifiers slated to be held in July in SL postponed.- Daniel Harris - a doctor's story.- BCCI set to lose INR 4000cr (~ 500M eur) if IPL2020 gets cancelled.- ENG set to resume training as possibility of WI tour incr...
May 20, 2020•47 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode regular co-host Giri is back and firing on all cylinders! COVID-19 - Kookaburra come up with a wax polish for ball shining.- Yusuf Abdulla: a cricketer fighting on the frontlines.- SA all rounder Solo Nqweni tests positive for Covid-19. - Philander's Kolpak deal cancelled through mutual consent.- IND ready for a two week quarantine if that can allow AUS tour to happen later this year. Other news - Sarwan hits back, calls Gayle's accusat...
May 12, 2020•49 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode we continue our banter about the world of cricket. We are joined by a guest co-host Chetan from Bangalore, India. COVID-19 - PAK tour of NL postponed indefinitely.- Ashwin, Pooran and Maharaj's contracts suspended by Yorkshire.- The 100 to be postponed?- Abu Dhabi cricket set to offer its facilities to ECB.- Gayle rants on Sarwan regarding his Tallawah ouster. Other news - Sana Mir retires from international cricket.- Umar Akmal handed ...
May 01, 2020•44 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode we continue our banter about the world of cricket and our lives in general, in the time of coronavirus. Senor Marquez wherever you may be, RIP! COVID-19 - IPL 2020 set to be deferred indefinitely.- ENG players offer to take paycuts during summer months.- Pujara's Gloucs stint off, counties tighten their belts.- BANvAUS test series scheduled for June postponed.- Brendan Taylor bemoans the effect of COVID-19 on ZIM's schedule.- Zafar Sarf...
Apr 24, 2020•40 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode we talk about the world of cricket during the time of coronavirus. COVID-19 - Heather knight signs up as NHS Volunteer in England. - Joginder Sharma: WC hero turned cop on the beat, lauded by ICC. - Lancashire head of cricket Hodgkiss dies from coronavirus. - UK player cricket body rejects ECB's initial proposal of 20% pay cut for players. - AUS players prepare for a pay cut as central contracts delayed. - Misbah-ul-Haq suggests a trunc...
Apr 03, 2020•42 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode we talk about Coronavirus and cricket. COVID-19 - India goes into a 21 day lockdown, its impact on IPL 2020 - Summer Olympics postponed to 2021; Why isn't BCCI able to take a decision on IPL? - ICC Tournaments scheduling under the scanner due to COVID-19 :- WTC, T20I WC, etc - What should(are) cricketers do(ing) during this off-period? What impact does it have on mental health of players? - Scotland's Majid Haq is the first cricketer wh...
Mar 27, 2020•41 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode we continue to discuss the impact of Corona virus on the cricketing world and beyond. Other topics: Alex Hales has symptoms of COVID-19, to be tested. PSL semis and finals postponed. Ganguly indicates that IPL2020 to be truncated; should IPL be cancelled or postponed indefinitely? The age-old topic of MS Dhoni's (non)retirement and its consequences on Indian T20I squad The imminent arrival of The Hundred and its impact on real cricket i...
Mar 19, 2020•32 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode we discuss the impact of Corona virus on the cricketing world. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode: - Finals of Women's T20i World Cup. - AFG v IRE T20i series. - Chappell-Hadley Trophy. Other topics: - A patient Saurashtra edge Bengal to win the Ranji trophy 2019-20.- World XI v Asia XI matches postponed due to Corona virus scare.- A trip down memory lane, Road safety world series.- ENG's tour of SL postponed amid Corona...
Mar 15, 2020•40 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Today's episode is dedicated to the 2020 Women's T20 World cup. We are joined by Vishal from www.femalecricket.com to help analyse the matches from this tournament. Trivia Q: Can you name a pair of brothers-in-law currently playing men's international cricket? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do s...
Mar 07, 2020•40 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode: - NZ vs IND Test series - BAN vs ZIM Test series - SL vs WI ODI series - SA vs AUS T20I series - Women's T20i WC Other topics: - Door still open for AB De Villiers? Yes, according to SA coach Boucher.- Faf du Plessis quits as SA skipper in all formats.- St.Lucia Zouks sold to owners of KXIP.- IND to play a D/N test against ENG at Motera, in addition to the one against AUS.- Pragyan Ojha retires from Inte...
Feb 23, 2020•32 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. We are joined by a new guest co-host Pavan from Bengaluru, India. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode: - NZ vs IND T20 series (last game) - NZ vs IND ODI series - SA vs ENG ODI series - PAK vs BD Test series Other topics: - 16 suspects in KPL betting case chargesheeted, including CM Gautham and Abrar Kazi.- Ranji trophy stars so far in 2019/20 season. Trivia Q: When was the last time (before Quinton in SAvENG 1st ODI) that a Captain who was...
Feb 08, 2020•38 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. We are joined by a returning guest co-hosts, Kanna and Chetan. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs NZ T20 series - IND vs AUS ODI series (last game) - SA vs ENG Test series - ZIM vs SL Test series - T20 Tri-series involving AUSw, ENGw and INDw Trivia Q: What is the highest score at #6 in FC cricket? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitch...
Feb 01, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Best wishes to all our listeners! In our first episode of the new decade we are joined by a special guest speaker, Ravi Nair, a true cricket aficionado of Guerilla Cricket fame. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - AUS vs NZ Test series - SA vs ENG Test series - WI vs IRE Limited over series Other news - Irfan Pathan retires from all forms of cricket.- Kohli, Tendulkar weigh in on 4 day tests proposal.- Prithvi Shaw's second innings not go...
Jan 12, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Wishing everyone a happy new year! Thanks for your support in 2019, hope it continues and grows in 2020. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs WI limited overs series. - PAK vs SL Test series. - AUS vs NZ Test series. - SA vs ENG Test series. Other news - Ben Stokes crowned BBC SPOTY 2019. He is also awarded an MBE in NY honours list.- SA ring in the changes in the squad to face ENG.- Elysse Perry crowned the ICC women's cricketer of...
Dec 31, 2019•47 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Starting from this episode, we are proud to be associated with the Shed Media podcast channel (@ShedmediaPC). Do listen to us on their podcast channel, among other awesome podcasts on there. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs WI limited overs series. - PAK vs SL Test series. - AUS vs NZ Test series. Other news - Ganguly says a 7 team WIPL 'atleast 4 years away'?- CSA CEO Moroe suspended for alleged misconduct.- Brisbase Heat win W...
Dec 15, 2019•50 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Today we have a special guest, James from the Full toss blog (@thefulltoss) analysing with us the ENG's tour of NZ. The audio in this first section has some issues and parts of the episode were recorded in a noisy environment. Our apologies for the audio quality. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - NZ vs ENG Test series. - AFG vs WI Test series. - AUS vs PAK Test series. Other news - Third umpire to call front foot no-balls in India-WI T2...
Dec 06, 2019•44 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs BAN Test series. - AUS vs PAK Test series. - NZ vs ENG Test series. Other news - Shahadat hossain banned for 5yrs after assaulting Arafat Sunny jr in a domestic cricket match.- PCB sues IMG-Reliance for failing to cover PSL19.- PAK's Sana Mir and AUS's Sophie Molineux take a break from cricket.- KPL will not be held until betting investigation is completed - KSCA treasurer.- George Bailey made an...
Nov 26, 2019•44 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs BAN T20I series. - AUS vs PAK T20I series. - NZ vs ENG T20I series. - WIw vs INDw limited overs series. Other news - Dhoni to commentate in the INDvBAN day night test.- IPL news: An extra umpire for spotting no-balls? Power Player not in 2020 IPL?- KAR's Ranji players Gautam and Kazi arrested in relation to KPL betting.- Sanyam, an alleged major bookie in KPL betting case arrested.- BCCI new lead...
Nov 13, 2019•47 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs BAN T20I series. - AUS vs SL T20I series. - AUS vs PAK T20I series. - NZ vs ENG T20I series. - WIw vs INDw T20I series. - World T20 qualifiers. Other news - PCB prevent a player strike due to objections about NoCs.- 'Power player': a player replacement strategy for the upcoming IPL, planned by BCCI? Harmandeep's catch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE5FBLkoClQ Trivia Q: With a cutoff of 100 T20...
Nov 05, 2019•39 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Today, we have a special guest Sarthak (@ssarthaktweets) joining us and discussing the ongoing events on and off the field. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - AUS vs SL T20I series. - World T20 qualifiers. Other news - Shakib Hasan found guilty of not reporting corrupt approaches, banned for 2 years (1 year suspended). - End of Dhoni the international cricketer as IND chief selector indicates they are moving on?- More arrests in the KPL ...
Oct 31, 2019•51 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Today, we have a special guest Aditya from the Fourth seat podcast (@SeatFourth) joining us and discussing the ongoing events on and off the field. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs SA 3rd test. - World T20 qualifiers. Other news - Nepal and ZIM readmitted as ICC members.- Ganguly confirmed as BCCI President-elect. Has had to answer some choice questions already.- WI News: As anticipated Simmons returns as WI coach.- ICC approves...
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs SA 2nd test. - PAK vs SL 3rd T20. Other news - No TNCA in BCCI elections?- Breaking: Ganguly to be new BCCI president?- Kumble appointed KXIP head coach.- Future of ZIM cricket to be decided in ICC meeting next week.- Sciver and Brunt announce engagement.- Barbados Tridents win the CPL2019, Guyana bridesmaids again.- Mitch Marsh trying too hard to emulate Ben Stokes? Injures his hand by smashing ...
Oct 14, 2019•48 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Giri is back this episode and going full guns! Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs SA 1st test. - PAK vs SL ODI and T20I series. Other news - Belagavi Panthers suspended (temporarily) from Karnataka Premier League until owner's investigation is completed.- BCCI WTFs: Following Shantha, both Gaekwad and Kapil quit CAC after getting conflict of interest notices. - Chris Silverwood named ENG men's head coach for all formats. Trivia Q:...
Oct 08, 2019•44 min
Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In this episode we have a special guest, cricket journalist Malhar (@malhar_hathi) joining us. Matches and Series this episode - IND vs SA test series preview. Other news - Essex win the County championship Div I 2019 after some last minute drama. - 2nd generation gov: Rupa Srinivasan to take over as TNCA, Jaydev Shah to take over at Saurashtra CA. - Azharuddin elected Hyderabad Cricket Association president, Ganguly re-elected CAB president. - Sarah Tayl...
Sep 29, 2019•48 min
