Pradeep Magazine is a cricket writer, columnist, and former sports editor of The Pioneer, the India Today e-paper, and the Hindustan Times. He began his journalistic career in 1979 with the Chandigarh edition of The Indian Express and served as its cricket editor in 1999–2000. He writes on cricket regularly in The Tribune. He has written 2 wonderful cricket books - Not Just Cricket & Not Quite Cricket In this episode we chat about - SA’s remarkable WTC win with a black captain in Temba Bavum...
Jul 01, 2025•50 min
In this episode, we discuss the changing nature of Bazball, Gill in his first test as captain, Yashasvi's drops affecting the game, the joy of Rishabh Pant, the finesse of KL Rahul, the vitriol against Siraj and Prasidh, the uselessness of Ravindra Jadeja and of course a media review of our favourite Youtube channels.
Jun 25, 2025•59 min
Tim Wigmore is a sports writer for The Daily Telegraph and has also written for The Economist, The New York Times, ESPN Cricinfo, and The New Statesman, among others. We sat down to discuss his latest book - Test Cricket - A History, which is his most fascinating book yet. There is a unique mix of history, context, aesthetics, race & class which another writer could have easily papered over. Tim excels in his ability to weave stories across centuries with this one and making the history of t...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 4 min
The only way to honour the memories of those who lost their lives in the stampede at Chinnaswamy on 4th of June is to continue talking about it. We speak to Sarthak Dev, who wrote an excellent piece for News Laundry. You can read The story of a disaster: An IPL win, a city’s joy, and a tragedy that was waiting to happen here. Tarutr runs BestofCricket Substack where he publishes a Daily Newsletter with the best cricket stories (text, audio & video). You can read & subscribe here ....
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr
Trigger Warning Mentions of the Tragedy at Chinnaswamy are discussed at multiple points in the episode. There is an outline and trigger warning at the start of the episode. We are joined by Dave, Shay, Richa, Aditya, Tarutr & MV in this episode and there are 5 RCB fans who sent in voice notes on how they felt about winning the first league title. What is covered in this episode? 1. RCB Fans from across the world share what it felt to win the first IPL title. (1:48 to 9:42) 2. We speak to Tar...
Jun 05, 2025•2 hr 37 min
In this episode, we have long time listeners Saurabh, Shay & Fahad to discuss their memories of the IPL. It’s a great mix of folks from varying age groups and their association with the league. While Saurabh is largely neutral despite having a soft corner for SRH & RR, Fahad loves CSK & Shay is an RCB fan from North India. It gives us an insight into how the IPL has evolved and how the evolution affects the people watching it. Are they still as chuffed at watching the IPL from their ...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 23 min
We sat down to record the Origin Story of our love with the game. We discussed - - Our first playgrounds (societies, mohalla etc) - How our teams were decided? - What were the various toss instruments? - Specific rules for batting (1D, 2D) and bowling (fast, knee height no balls etc) All of the above across the country since the panel was diverse and we wrapped up with our favourite story of playing Cricket.
May 11, 2025•1 hr 23 min
In our series of episodes dealing with the lack of cricket in Indian cricket coverage and the rise of jingoism and demi-god worship in cricket media, we have with us accomplished cricket analyst and writer, Gurkirat S Gill.
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 34 min
Sarthak is a writer and music composer. He writes a Substack called Lines on The Grass, and you can find some of his other written work at IndianExpress and EuroSport. He uploads his music on Instagram and YouTube, but only when his morning coffee hits the right spot. Read Lines on the Grass Listen to Sarthak's music here & you can follow him on Twitter as well. In this episode, we have both the Adityas, Raj & MV. We discuss - - The Hero Worshipping of Dhoni, Kohli & Rohit - Twitter ...
Apr 02, 2025•2 hr 1 min
Today, we have with us Sharda Ugra, a sports journalist for over 30 years who now writes what she wants, when she wants and where she wants. You can read her work in the Hindustan Times and her coverage of the BCCI in The Wire and The Caravan, amongst other publications. Along with Sharda, we have Swaroop who has been with The New Indian Express for over a decade and a Red Ink Award winner. He has covered multiple Hockey World cups, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups and, very recently covered the ...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, we have Richa and MV joined by Tarutr Malhotra from Best of Cricket. --- Best of Cricket scours the internet for the best cricket stories and brings them to you straight to your Whatsapp. If that's not enough, they also publish original stories themselves and deepdives into the cricket media landscape and how the game is covered since they're looking at everything from a Bird's eye view and up close, daily. You should subscribe if you haven't already. During the WPL, they covere...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 33 min
Trigger Warning & Disclaimer: Gambling, Betting, and Fantasy sports involve risk. A lot of information shared here might be triggering for those who gamble or in recovery. We recorded this to bring forth the issues involved with Gambling, Betting, and Fantasy Sports. Same goes for all the links in the shownotes. In this episode, we have MV and Aditya who are joined by Swaroop Swaminathan from The New Indian Express. Swaroop has been with the daily for a decade and has covered two Asian Games...
Mar 10, 2025•53 min
In this episode, we have Dave from USA who has been following the WPL along with Richa and MV. We speak about The Gardener Show at GG, they are at the bottom of the table but are things looking up? UPW are the first and only team to successfully defend a total and win a Super Over game, are they too dependent on individual performances? Can they just have one great day and win the whole thing? RCB collapse at home, 4 consecutive losses including 1 from a winning position against UP-W, is their b...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 25 min
We cover the unhealthy Ind-Pak obsession among Indian TV coverage and fans, the jingoism and absurdity, unfairness around the CT. Also, why exactly did Vikrant Gupta travel to Lahore? And more discussion about DP World Dressing Room.
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr 21 min
In this episode, Richa and MV sit down to discuss the goings on in the first week of the WPL where all games were won by the side chasing and how the teams have fared. We look at the exceptional performances by Nat Sciver-Brunt, Elysse Perry, swoon over the action of VJ Joshitha and wonder if RCB have enough in the tank to stay top of the table
Feb 22, 2025•53 min
We first talk about the new Netflix documentary on Ind-Pak cricket. Then the discussion moves onto previewing the CT (what exactly is the CT meant to be?) and then the (d)evolution of cricket anthems and advertising.
Feb 15, 2025•1 hr 37 min
Richa & MV sit down to discuss the 5 teams in the WPL, the absurdity of Indian selectors which is the reason that we discuss so many redemption arcs, Jon Lewis’ luck (finally?), why are MI so good, can DC finally win the WPL, why spinners might not rule the roost, 4 venues means new fans and why RCB women are the toast of Bengaluru town & last year’s win matters so much more. We reviewed the teams in the following order - Gujarat Giants Mumbai Indians UP Warriorz Delhi Capitals Royal Cha...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 5 min
In this episode we discuss the new guidelines for pupils of the BCCI Residential Hostel under the aegis of Principal Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr
We did a snake-style draft between the 3 of us (MV, Nishant & friend of the pod – Saurabh) to find out the Top 15 Most Memorable (largely painful) ODI knocks played against India. Order of Picks – Nishant (N) Saurabh (S) MV (M) Here are the 15 – 1. Douglas Marillier’s 56* at Faridabad (N) 2. Chris Cairns’ 102* in the ICC Knockout final 2000 at Nairobi (S) 3. Aravinda De Silva’s 66 off 47 in 1996 WC Semi final in Calcutta (M) 4. Travis Head’s 137(120) in the Khada Hoon Aaj Bhi Wahin 2023 Fina...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Our rant, as usual.
Jan 05, 2025•1 hr 28 min
We review the MCG test, confused tactics and preview the SCG test.
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 23 min
We review the Gabba test and the sudden Ash Anna retirement.
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 49 min
We review the Adelaide test, the noise around it and also some Mahatma Cote analysis.
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 14 min
We review the teams after the mega-auction and the food that they are analogous to.
Nov 29, 2024•2 hr 2 min
We review the first test of the India-Australia series. Also, who is Anil Sir?
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 14 min
We talk of the buzz around the BGT and the chest-thumping and bullying around the CT.
Nov 16, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 56 min
We review 46 a.o, the women's WC and Pak-Eng.
Oct 23, 2024•59 min
We discuss the reactions to the early exit from the T20 WC by the Indian Women's T20 side. Also some discussion on the chaos that is Pakistan cricket.
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 44 min
In this random conversation we (MV, Raj, Nishant and Vatsal) attempted to create a playing XI from the roster of "morally grey cricketers". Our picks: Vatsal - Salman Butt Nishant - Azhar Raj - Gibbs MV - Muhammad Asif MV - Shane Warne Raj - Cronje Nishant - Amir Vatsal - MSD Vatsal - Sreesanth Nishant - Shakib Raj - Chris Cairns MV - Marlon Samuels
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 25 min
