It's a prize every footballer wants to win, but most don't. Lionel Messi is a champion! A heart-stopping final at the Lusail Iconic Stadium saw Argentina almost lose the plot. Leading 2-0 till the 80th minute, it seemed a done deal. Enter Kylian Mbappé. And a repeat of this script happened in extra time too! The resulting penalties, though, worked in favour of Argentina and Messi capped an incredible career with the biggest prize in football. In other sporting news, Australia and South Africa pl...
Dec 20, 2022•21 min
After all of those games and all of the action, it comes down to this one last final match. can France successfully defend their title? Can Argentina give Messi a fitting farewell? Soumil Arora brings you the Final preview.
Dec 18, 2022•7 min•Season 2Ep. 13
We're getting to the business end of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The final 8 are all in with a chance but RK, Ayaz Memon and Spumil Arora don't seem to agree on one team that can go all the way! We also take a closer look at India's ongoing struggles and wonder if there is a potential problem for Rahul Dravid's tenure. Tune in to find out more.
Dec 08, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In just a week of frenetic action at the FIFA World Cup, we've seen Germany on the brink of a first round exit, Argentina and Belgium lose to unfancied opponents and Brazil, France and Portugal flex their muscle. With the knockout stage almost here, we have RK and Soumil take a punt on who is likely to make it and who won't. We also take a look at India's tour of New Zealand where the team has faced more failure and celebrate the appointment of PT Usha as the IOA President. Tune in... all the ac...
Nov 29, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 11
While the rest of the sporting world winds down its seasons in 2022, football fever is just about getting started! As the world descends on to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup 2022, there is much to look forward to... especially on the pitch. Join the Sports Weekly India team comprising Ayaz Memon, RK, Soumil Arora and Aditya Kuber as they dive into who has the best chance of lifting the trophy. Plus, we look at the final F1 race of the season, the Nitto ATP Finals and wonder if sacking India's sele...
Nov 22, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 10
A frenetic and exciting T20 World Cup concluded with England lording over everyone else. Their brand of cricket that included unbridled aggression coupled with prodigious talent saw them blast away India in the semis and then counter a very real Pakistan challenge. With this, they are now the holders of the 50-over and the T20 World Cups. True white ball champions. In this episode, RK and Ayaz Memon go through the factors that saw England win and also raise some very concerns with India's set-up...
Nov 16, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 9
It's the stuff dreams are made of! Can India and Pakistan make it to the final? A repeat of the 2007 final would definitely round off this crazy edition that has had more than its share of upheavals. Meanwhile, South Africa choked, Australia crashed and that's how we got here! To find out how it all went down and what the semifinal outcomes could be, join Ayaz Memon and RK as they take a very close look at each team's chances. Plus the round up from the EPL and the world of tennis with Soumil Ar...
Nov 08, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 8
As India fell to their first loss of the T20 World Cup, South Africa has staked a claim to the title. Zimbabwe upset Pakistan and Australia are struggling at home. But no team has a complete dominance except New Zealand. Join RK & Ayaz as they try to answer the tough questions surrounding KL Rahul, Dinesh Karthik and India's playing combination. We also wonder if Pakistan can still sneak into the final four... Also on this episode, Soumil Arora takes us around the sporting world with a look ...
Oct 31, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In the long history of India v Pakistan cricket matches, few matches have become instant classics... 2003 World Cup, Desert Storm, Chennai Test and now, Melbourne 2022. Virat Kohli returned to his chasing best with an innings for the ages. And we sat down with Ayaz Memon and RK to talk about all that went down in Melbourne on Sunday. Sit back and relive the best moments - 10 questions, 10 answers, all the action! And yes, we haven't forgotten Soumil Arora and his take on the EPL and the US F! GP...
Oct 26, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 6
With just days left for the T20 World Cup to kick off, RK and Ayaz Memon share their thoughts on which teams have the best chance to progress all the way. Will it be hosts Australia, resurgent Pakistan, Baz-balling England or crowd favourites India? Do New Zealand or South Africa have an outside chance? What about Bangladesh and Afghanistan? And then there's the small matter of the teams that will come through the qualifiers. Fascinating insights await! Plus the major questions from the football...
Oct 19, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 5
The World T20 is almost here, but India's team selection woes continue. With Bumrah missing, there is still no clarity on who his replacement will be. RK and Ayaz Memon weigh in on this, team combination, the big India v Pakistan match, and how Australia may have connived to get their season off to a big bang start! We are also joined by Soumil Arora who takes us through the football and F1 action - and celebrates Max Verstappen's second world F1 title. Join in!
Oct 11, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 4
It’s been an eventful week and weekend of sporting action and we’ll be going deep into all of it. From India’s win over South Africa to England winning in Pakistan and of course, we will be joined by Soumil Arora for a wrap of all the action from the world of football and F1. We also speak about fans and their behaviour and how it's also their responsibility to avoid tragedies like the one that happened in Indonesia over the weekend. Plus a round-up of all the EPL and F1 action. Remember to subs...
Oct 04, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Deepti Sharma played well within the laws of the game and despite that, was trolled, especially by the England's men's team members. Did she do anything wrong by running out Charlie Dean in the third women's ODI? RK and Ayaz Memon have strong thoughts on the incident. We also talk about the Duleep Trophy incident where Ajinkya Rahane asked an extra-chirpy Yashasvi Jaiswal to leave the field of play and calm down! A great show of leadership and wanting to uphold the spirit of the game! Rounding o...
Sep 27, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The Indian squad for the World T20 is out and while the selectors haven't thrown up too many surprises, there are a few disappointments. Join RK, Ayaz and Aditya as they discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this squad. On this episode, we also discuss the rise of Carlos Alcaraz and whether he is the next-in-line to throne of the tennis world... more so after the retirement of Roger Federer. And finally, we round off with a look around the footballing world with Soumil Arora. The action is bac...
Sep 20, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 1
With the Gujarat Titans winning their first IPL Trophy and Real Madrid coming out on top in the Champions League there's a lot of action to unpack in the world of sport. Catch all that and more on this week's edition of Sports Weekly.
May 31, 2022•24 min•Ep. 75
We're at the home stretch of the IPL, with four contenders for the top spot. Also up for discussion this week, an exciting weekend of football with the Premier League final day and the action from the Spanish GP.
May 24, 2022•33 min•Ep. 74
This week The Sports Weekly celebrate a huge week for sport around the world. The IPL enters its final stages, Liverpool beat Chelsea at the FA Cup, and the EPL race heats up.
May 17, 2022•24 min•Ep. 73
This week the Sports Weekly Trio continue unpack all the action from the IPL. Also up for discussion: has Liverpool lost their shot at the Premier League title? Is Carlos alcaraz the next big name in tennis? Catch all this and more on today's episode.
May 10, 2022•24 min•Ep. 72
Teams vie for spots in the IPL tournament and the Sports Weekly Trio break down who will make it to the table. Also, up for discussion this week, Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players from participating in the tournament.
May 03, 2022•25 min•Ep. 71
The Sports Weekly Trio break down this week's IPL action, also a lot football, and F1. Also, up for discussion, is cricket viewership on the decline? Carlos Alcaraz, at eighteen, proves himself to be the one to watch in the world of tennis.
Apr 27, 2022•33 min•Ep. 70
The Mumbai Indians performance leaves much to be desired this IPL season. Is the end in sight for the team. This week, the Sports Weekly Trio discuss this, Ronaldo's hat-trick at against Norwich, the FA Cup, and much more.
Apr 19, 2022•28 min•Ep. 69
CSK and the Mumbai Indians languish at the bottom of the table in an action packed IPL. Also up for discussion this week, F1 and the Premier League.
Apr 12, 2022•30 min•Ep. 68
It's been ten days since the IPL has begun and the Sports Weekly Trio are here to discuss all its ups and downs. Also up for discussion this week, Italy was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup, leaving an interesting table after the playoffs.
Apr 05, 2022•30 min•Ep. 67
We're at the start of all IPL action and right off the bat, we have a lot of drama and high-scoring matches. Also up for discussion this episode, the women's World Cup and all the action from the world of F1.
Mar 30, 2022•24 min•Ep. 66
Mar 25, 2022•11 min
We're days away from the the start of the IPL and Sports Weekly Trio are here to unpack all the action. Also on the table for discussion, Rafael Nadal's 20-match winning streak was broken, the ISL has a new champion and more.
Mar 22, 2022•39 min•Ep. 65
The buildup to the IPL begins with ten teams this time around, along with the Women's cricket world cup, and Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka was brought to tears on the court after being heckled during the Indian Wells tennis tournament. Catch all that and much more on today's episode.
Mar 16, 2022•39 min•Ep. 64
In the wake of the tragic death of Shane Warne, the Sports Weekly Trio discuss the legacy of one of cricket's greats. Also up for discussion, India's wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan as well as a roundup of the Premier League.
Mar 08, 2022•28 min•Ep. 63
India score their second series victory over Sri Lanka, New Zealand are in trouble in the second test in South Africa, a round up of the Premier League. Also up for discussion this episode, the implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine for the world for sport.
Mar 01, 2022•20 min•Ep. 62
It's been a relatively quiet week after the high of the IPL auction, but there's controversy brewing with Wriddhiman Saha and his future in Indian cricket. Also, up for discussion this week: India's 3-0 victory over the West Indies and all the action from the world of football. MID8aq8TOMvf5eRZHw4e
Feb 22, 2022•23 min•Ep. 61
