In episode 20 of the friendliest cricket podcast, Tony, Nitin, PGK, and new friend on the show, Varun Murali analyse the squeaky bum time of the IPL qualifiers. Or, as it should be called in context - the Arsey Bee time in the IPL. What happened with DC while RCB were watching with AC? Is R Ashwin the greatest ever psych-meister? Does Dhoni think of succession like the show? And who should really play T20 for India? All this and more in yet another completely improv-ed episode of Bits and Pieces...
May 22, 2022•52 min•Ep. 20
Episode 19 - The one where PGK, Srinath, and Nitin talk about everything except actual cricketing action. Ft. Brendon McCullum's elevation to England coach, Ambati Rayudu's latest retirement comedy, a deep-dive into the best and the worst ads that we are being subjected to during the IPL broadcast, Virat Kohli's tragi-comic season, Pakistan's Haal and RCB's Haalath. Follow us on Twitter: Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsr...
May 15, 2022•52 min•Ep. 19
The friendliest cricket podcast turns 18 this week. It has entered its rebellious phase and we have no idea why the IPL is still going on. Nitin, Krt, Kaus and Tony get together to whine about uncool cricket and how there should be restrictions on T20 cricket to have only 18 and over overs. Join the gang as they talk about commentary comedy, captaincy conundrums, nostalgia for old IPL sponsors, mathematics, and mask cosmetics. What are you waiting for? Hit play, already. *Follow us Tony: https:/...
May 08, 2022•50 min•Ep. 18
Episode 17 of Bits and Pieces is also episode “83”, as the gang get together to discuss the recent movie on India’s first-ever cricket World Cup win in 1983. PGK, Krt, Srinath, Kaus and Rachana talk about the best parts of the movie, the smart casting choices, Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of Kapil Dev, and quibble about some of the more over the top bits. There’s lots of chatter on the multiple PR Man Singhs in the plot, and which one made the great David Frith eat a piece of paper. Notes: 83 trail...
May 01, 2022•48 min•Ep. 17
In episode 16 of the friendliest cricket podcast, PGK, Kaus, and Tony round up the bits and pieces of the IPL - the jinx is still alive, but the comedy is alive and well with Delhi Capitals and co. It is Aamras season, but also Amre's season, Powell refuses to throw in the towel, Watson asks Pant "What Son?" and more. Listen along to this and all of the other fun stuff that happened with the IPL this week. Come, come, sit down and listen. *Follow us and let us know what you think Tony: https://t...
Apr 24, 2022•45 min
On episode 15 of the friendliest cricket podcast, we break a record by not recording a break. Nitin, Kaus, and Tony got together on Saturday to bring you this early episode to talk about the revival of SRH, the Bits and Pieces jinx, Ashwin's innovations, Rayudu's biriyani, gully cricket rules, the upRooted English team and Sreesanth's slower ball that exists only in memory. Join us on the bantz stand and chill along. Listen, share, subscribe, write to us. We'd love to hear from you. *Reach us on...
Apr 17, 2022•52 min•Ep. 15
On episode 14 of Bits and Pieces, the gang gets together to discuss the significance of number 14, and the IPL - which famously, is for teens. Nitin, Srinath, Krt, Kaus, and Tony talk about what's going on behind the scenes, which team is very very very desperate, and who is going to the final on their own? From conversations about Raina to the conservation of the rhino, from Wanindu Hasaranga to what's going on in Kaziranga, we cover it all. Come join your fave friends for flitting fun. Notes R...
Apr 11, 2022•58 min•Ep. 14
Rachana Ramchand makes a smashing debut on the podcast alongside regulars PGK, Srinath, and Krtgrphr to celebrate women's cricket! The gang looks back at Australia's title run at the World Cup and at India's heartbreaking pre-semifinal exit. But it was a fantastic World Cup, featuring close games, closely matched teams, and showcased the best features of the women's game. The gang also comments on Sunrisers and Chennai Super Kings' sobering starts to the IPL and reviews Australia's tour of Pakis...
Apr 03, 2022•58 min•Ep. 13
This week on the friendliest cricket podcast, the hosts are excited by the beginning of the IPL, the end of test cricket, and the fantasies of what could be. Join Tony, Nitin, Srinath, Krt, and Madan as they get into the mechanics of the fantasy league, ticketing for cricket, test cricket draws, the women's world cup, and of course an update on friend of the podcast - Lucknow Super Giants. Join us as we explore the contours of the game with tongue firmly in cheek. Follow us on Twittter and send ...
Mar 27, 2022•59 min•Ep. 12
Ep 11: On a road to nowhere with hero uncle Episode 11 of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast is about pitches: National Highways in Pakistan and West Indies and on "dust bowl" pejoratives. The trans-continental gang talk about the Women's World Cup, Abdul Hafeez Kardar, Karunaratne and other matters cricket. Tony Sebastian, who was in KSCA for the 2nd India-SL Test eloquently narrates an episode where uncle becomes an unwitting hero. Listen, share, subscribe... * Follow and send us feed...
Mar 20, 2022•47 min•Ep. 11
Episode 10 of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast is a pronunciation masterclass, where Yash Dhull and Nkrumah Bonner get their names Labuschagned. The gang ponders the flatness of the National Highways rolled out for Australia's Test tour of Pakistan, and their stark contrast to the #PeakBengaluru pitches India are tormenting Sri Lanka on. And we contemplate Sreesanth's eclectic India career. Show notes: 1. Andrew Fernando on Sri Lanka's tragi-comedy: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 10
In this episode of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast, the gang comes together for a fond farewell and a celebration of Shane Warne, following the legend's untimely and shocking death. Through the recording of this episode, we came to realise just how much Warne meant to all of us. Gone too soon... It is our good fortune that he graced our sport. Notes: SHANE, the documentary - Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0e9kEF3uOA (Documentary now streaming on BookMyShow Stream in India)...
Mar 06, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Sidin Vadukut joins us in episode 8 of Bits and Pieces: the friendliest cricket podcast to put the whee in a freewheeling chat. PGK, Kaus, Srinath, and Tony hang out with Sidin to laugh along with his hilarious memories of growing up in the UAE and more. This conversation goes from SASTRA to Sharjah, Sultan to Sukumaran, and metallurgy to the metaverse. Listen and share widely! * Notes Sidin's hilarious pieces for Cricinfo: https://www.espncricinfo.com/author/sidin-vadukut-339 Sidin is hiring fo...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 8
Abhishek Madan becomes the newest addition to the roster of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast. In Episode 7, Madan and the rest of the gang (Karthik, Kaus, PGK and Nitin) discuss James Faulkner's alarming exit from the PSL, Simon Katich's confusing exit from the Sunrisers set-up, and Wriddhiman Saha's inevitable exit from the Indian Test squad. The episode also features unexpected throwbacks to Nayan Mongia, Parthiv Patel and the Hong Kong Sixes tournament - who doesn't love that. List...
Feb 21, 2022•47 min•Ep. 7
In Episode 6, Bits and Pieces becomes the latest podcast to host Deepak 'Chuck' Gopalakrishnan, the Podcasting Universe Boss, since he's in every show, much like Chris Gayle is in every T20 league. In this episode, we unsuccessfully try to unearth team strategies at the IPL mega-auction, take wild swings at some deep cricketing trivia questions from Chuck, and express our appreciation for Pat Cummins' statesman-like stance on l'affaire Langer. * Fun quiz starts at 21:40 in this episode * Follow ...
Feb 14, 2022•54 min•Ep. 6
On episode 5 of Bits and Pieces: the friendliest cricket podcast, we expand the podcast host list to North America as Krtgrphr joins PGK, Kaus, Mohan, and Tony to talk about India's win in the U19 world cup, Lucknow Super Giants' LOLgo... er logo, India's 1000th ODI and how the venue was preordained, Ravi Shastri's chance to ensure a definitive victory in the England series, the return of KulCha, and MSD in his latest avatar. Join us in this celebration of Hrishikesh Kanitkar *Follow us on Twitt...
Feb 06, 2022•43 min•Ep. 5
Why is Aaron Finch the Australian Shikhar Dhawan? What is KL Rahul's favourite colour? What kind of bats work best? And why are Australian camels the reverse Marnus? In episode 4 of Bits and Pieces - the friendliest cricket podcast - Sandhya joins the gang to talk about some science in Cricket. Nitin has a special quiz for everyone, Murali meets MSD, Srinath educates us about the Big Bash comedy, and Tony has unearthed content on KL Rahul. Come join us, don't sit tight, take it light. *Notes Vir...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 4
Does ODI cricket really matter anymore? Did Sam Billings score the most expensive runs in cricket history? Does ANYONE know what a powerplay is? In the latest episode of Bits and Pieces - the friendliest cricket podcast - Kaustubh and Murali join Nitin, PGK, and Srinath to discuss the week in cricket. KL Rahul left us unimpressed, Rahul Dravid is looking for a captain, Sam Billings ran between continents, and we react to Andre Russell's bizarre run-out in the Bangladesh Premier League. ** Refere...
Jan 23, 2022•44 min•Ep. 3
On episode 2 of Bits and Pieces AKA men will do anything but go therapy, the gang reviews the recently concluded test series in South Africa, the DRS and super sport controversy, Kohli's resignation as captain, and the way ahead for the Indian team. Join your friends Mohan, Nitin, PGK, Srinath, and Tony as they rely on stats, jokes, and other lies to make sense of it all. ** Virat Kohli with Graham Bensinger: Youtube | Spotify Easter egg: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J_If2LSQxThPDMk8X_TfIAJO...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 2
In the very first episode of the Bits and Pieces podcast, we speak about cricket from around the globe, Googly players, Lord Shardul, the real reason why Ashwin is playing in South Africa, and more. Join Mohan, Nitin, PGK, Srinath, and Tony as they sit around with you in the friendliest transcontinental cricket show. Follow us on twitter: Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins Mohan: ht...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 1
