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PCCI Podcast 🏏

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This is the official pod for all cricket tragics. From the trauma of the 90s to the heights of the Noughties, if you are a cricket fan, this is the pod for you. Also, if you love the niche and the obscure discussions around cricket (color of TV graphics in the 90s, broadcast theme music), this is also the pod for you. This is as much the pod for a Noel David fan as it is for an ABD fan!
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Episodes

Break k Baad

In this episode, we explain why we went on this break, the politics around the IPL and Indian cricket in general. Note: We will do episodes on the actual cricket in the coming weeks, now that we have the rant out of the way. Recommendation: Sharda Ugra's podcast interview with Cricket Et Cetera https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/language-is-a-virus/id1537742030?i=1000520174180

Jun 12, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 53

IPL 2021 ki baatein

We are back with a random, free-wheeling conversation about IPL squads for this year and struggle to build playing XIs along the way.

Apr 05, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Associate Cricket, World Cups, Independence Cups

In this episode, we ramble about a lot of old memories about Associate cricket in the World Cups we have watched in our lives. Also random memories of Independence Cups and tri-series/quadrangular over the years,

Mar 11, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Archer's Wifi, Motera Test, Arjun Tendulkar, IPL Auctions

In this episode, we talk of the Motera test, the Chennai pitch, Arjun Tendulkar and the IPL Auctions. If you are just interested in the cricket, the discussion about the Ind-Eng series starts at 15 minutes.

Feb 24, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 49

England in India Memories

We talk of our favorite Eng-India test match memories, the 2008 Chennai Test, the 2006 Eng-India series, and also the 2012 Mumbai test.

Feb 05, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Hangover and looking ahead to India-England Tests

In this episode, we continue rambling about the Aus-India test series, all the commentary around it and bask in the glory. Later, we look ahead at the Ind-Eng tests coming up and make some bold predictions (a detailed Eng series preview to follow later).

Jan 29, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 47

The Gabbatoir has been breached - Aus v India 2020 Final Test

We discuss the raw emotions we felt immediately after the series win, in a free-wheeling, rambling conversation that talks of various plotlines in this epic series. Note: We hope to do several other episodes on this series later. This one is an encapsulation of our immediate emotions.

Jan 20, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 46

India vs Australia 2020 Boxing Day Test Review

This week, we look back on one of the best test victories of our time, the miracle in Melbourne. We talk of how debutants Gill and Siraj showed they belong. Also, we discuss the team balance going ahead, and whether Rohit should be force-fitted into this XI for SCG. Also, everything that makes this game so memorable.

Dec 29, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 43

36 for 9 - A Rant

In this episode, we rant about the Adelaide Massacre and its implications. Also, the road ahead for the rest of this test tour.

Dec 19, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Australia v India - 1st Test Day 1 and 2 Review

In this episode, we review the state of the match at the end of Day 2 of the pink ball test between Australia and India. Also, we talk of Shaw, possible changes in the next test and the annoying Fox Sports commentary team. Listen in and share! Recommendation: All India Radio Live Commentary - https://youtu.be/gaqXNf6qYXc

Dec 18, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Australia vs India Test Series Preview

In this episode of the PCCI pod, we preview the test series, team combinations and predict where things could go wrong (or right) for India. Also, a short segment at the start where we talk of the type of players we loved watching growing up.

Dec 16, 20201 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Australia v India 2020 ODI Review (Recorded after ODI 2)

In this episode, the gang has a heated discussion about the shortcomings of the Indian ODI setup, lack of a clear plan when it comes to approaching the ODI game and the potential team balance going ahead.

Dec 02, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 39

BBL Rule Changes and the India-Australia ODIs

In this episode, the gang dicuss the latest BBL rule changes and the potential tactical implications. In the second half of the episode, we look ahead to the India-Australia white ball games and also why Ind-Aus is the new Ind-SL in ODIs.

Nov 24, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 38

IPL Wrap-up and looking ahead to India in Australia

In this episode we look at the final leg of the IPL, come up with our India T20 XI based on the IPL and look ahead to the Australia tour coming up. Also, a lot of discussion about IPL and India jerseys.

Nov 13, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 37

IPL 2020 Mid-season wrap

In this week's PCCI pod, we take a look at where the teams stand, the trends and the major talking points of IPL 2020 at its half-way mark.

Oct 22, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 35

IPL 2020 -- Week 1 Review

In this episode, we review the matches from the first week of IPL 2020, and how the teams and their strategies look so far. Also, the ususal rant about some archaic T20 strategies. All this and more in the first of our weekly IPL 2020 review episodes.

Sep 28, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 33

IPL 2020 -- KXIP, DD, RR and SRH Preview

In this episode, we look ahead to the upcoming IPL and preview the SRH, RR, DD and KXIP sides. We come up with our probable XIs on the go. Listen in and share this with fellow cricket fans.

Sep 14, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 31

MSD's retirement and What-ifs in cricket

We begin this episode talking about M.S.Dhoni's retirement and his legacy. We move on to ways in which his captaincy impacted Indian cricket (good and bad) before talking about the good that came out of Chappel's tenure. In the second half of the pod, we discuss some hypothetical, alternate versions of some pivotal moments and how they could've shaped the world game. Among those discussed in this episode are 1.) What if Kaif was given more opportunities as a test batsman than Yuvraj? 2.) What if...

Aug 23, 20201 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Our Favorite Cricket Moments - Tests

In this episode, we talk about our favorite test cricket memories -- Tendulkar's twin wickets at Adelaide, Waugh's handling the ball dismissal at Kolkata and Kumble's Antigua effort. Bonus: Also, we work on a screenplay for an Anil Kumble biopic.

Aug 15, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Eng v Pakistan 1st Test Review, Nehraji's Biopic and Wasim Akram's commentary

We start off this episode talking about painful cricketing memories and then quickly move on to discussing the recently concluded first test between England and Pakistan. With @SyedShirazi1 , we debate the current Pakistani setup, temperamental holes and potential changes. In the final segment of the episode, we discuss Wasim Akram's commentary and a hypothetical Nehraji Biopic.

Aug 09, 20201 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Our Favorite Cricket Moments - T20 & ODIs

In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite cricketing moments, the ODI/T20 edition. The moments discussed here are: 1.) Dinesh Karthik's diving catch to dismiss Smith in the WT20 game, 2,) Yuvraj against Lee, T20 2007, 3.) Dhoni's last ball runout against Bangladesh 4.) Grant Elliot at Auckland vs SA, 2015, 5.) Dwayne Leverock's catch and 6.) Sachin's upper-cut six against Pakistan in the 2003 WC. Intro Music Credits : Play Play Play by Shtriker Big Band (https://artlist.io/song/14715/play...

Jul 27, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Welcoming cricket back, pitches, John wright and Greg Chappel

In this episode, we celebrate the return of the international game to our TV screens and go on a freewheeling conversation with @SyedShirazi1 about the English Summer, WI and Pakistan's chances, the Pakistani batting, cricket in Australia and a lot more. We then go on a tangent to discuss John Wright and Greg Chappel's legacy in Indian cricket.

Jul 16, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Darren Sammy, lack of understanding of racism and opinionless Indian cricketers

In this episode of PCCI, we discuss the recent allegations of racism on his IPL teammates by WI cricketer Darren Sammy, the lack of understanding of racial abuse in India and how casual racism is an accepted part of everyday life in India. We then move on to discussing why Indian cricketers are so opinion less, even when it comes to defending their own teammates.

Jun 28, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 24

PCCI Reviews Bollywood Cricket Cringe (Awwal Number, Hat Trick, Victory)

In this episode of the PCCI Podcast, we move away from the actual game to its bad representation in some lesser known Bollywood movies. Along the way, we discuss bad bowling actions, casual racism, poor square cuts and a lot more. Listen in for all this and more on this episode featuring Harman Baweja, Nana Patekar, Dev Anand, Paresh Rawal and also Sohail Tanvir and Kamran Akmal! This is the first of a two-part movie review series.

Jun 22, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Talking Cricket with Jarrod Kimber

In this episode of the pod, we have the accomplished cricket writer, film-maker, Jarrod Kimber, joining us to talk about: foray into cricket writing (from blogging to writing long-form pieces), cricket analytics the process of writing long-form cricket articles his piece on Sreesanth and insights into the man and popular perception in Kerala The inevitability of BCCI's rise 'Death of a Gentleman' The cricket market and target audiences and a lot more!...

May 28, 20201 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 22
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