Best Faultline Podcasts (2024)

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Pod Of The Rings: India’s Paris Olympics Preview (Part 3) – Stronger 33:48

7h ago33:48

33:48

With the Paris Olympics set to start on the 24th of this month, this is the final part of a three-part preview of what’s at stake for India and the challenges that lie ahead for our contingent. Each part of the preview will explore the aspirations and hurdles aligned with the Olympic motto — Faster, Higher, Stronger. This week, we go stronger. Prod…

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Pod Of The Rings: India’s Paris Olympics Preview (Part 2) – Higher 22:02

6h ago22:02

22:02

With the Paris Olympics set to start on the 24th of this month, this episode is part of a three-part preview of what’s at stake for India and the challenges that lie ahead for our contingent. Each part of the preview will explore the aspirations and hurdles aligned with the Olympic motto: Faster, Higher, Stronger. This week, we go higher. Produced …

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Pod Of The Rings: India's Paris Olympics Preview (Part 1) - Faster 23:20

6d ago23:20

23:20

With the Paris Olympics set to start on the 26th of this month, we kick off our special Olympics series, Pod of the Rings. Mihir Vasava, Amit Kamath, and Vinayakk Mohanarangan will bring you a comprehensive look at the games, including highlights, in-depth discussions, and event recaps. We begin this week with a three-part preview of what’s at stak…

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T20 World Cup: How India won the cup with an unlikely team 30:09

13d ago30:09

30:09

Yesterday, India stunned South Africa to clinch their second ICC T20 World Cup title with a thrilling seven-run victory at Kensington Oval in Barbados. After being asked to bowl first, the Proteas made a strong start, claiming three crucial wickets during the Powerplay, including those of skipper Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav. Ho…

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T20 World Cup: Priority treatment for India and other faultlines 24:20

1M ago24:20

24:20

This week on the podcast, hosts Mihir Vasavda, Amit Kamath, and Vinayakk Mohanarangan discuss the ways in which the ICC’s policies have favored India this time. They explore the lack of transparency in the draw, a schedule that seemingly benefits India, and a tournament structure that appears to stifle surprises and intrigue. Produced by Shashank B…

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T20 World Cup: Sunny days for USA and qudrat stops nizaming for Pakistan 20:36

1M ago20:36

20:36

This week on the podcast, hosts Amit Kamath and Vinayakk Mohanarangan dive into the excitement of the ongoing T20 World Cup. Join them as they discuss the USA’s advancement to the Super 8, Pakistan’s surprising early exit, the impact of stormy weather on the tournament, and India’s prospects moving forward. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and …

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T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan and the American dream 27:07

1M ago27:07

27:07

With the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup underway, this week on the podcast, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Vinayakk Mohanarangan discuss the India vs. Pakistan match scheduled for later today, as well as the match between Pakistan and the United States that concluded on Friday, in which the United States defeated Pakistan. Produced by Shashank Bhargava and …

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IPL 2024 Wrap: The good, the bad, and the surprising 23:35

2M ago23:35

23:35

This week on the podcast, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath sit down with Indian Express’ Vinayakk Mohanarangan to discuss the highs and lows of the IPL 2024 season. Join them as they delve into the standout performances, surprising upsets, and major controversies that defined this year's tournament. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed…

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Game Time: What Sunil Chhetri's retirement means for Indian football 25:24

2M ago25:24

25:24

Earlier this week, 39-year-old Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri announced his retirement in a video posted online, stating that the match against Kuwait on June 6 will be his last game for the Indian national team. Chhetri has been India's top goal scorer and a mentor for young Indian footballers for over a decade. This week on Game Time, host …

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T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson, cricket star and fan favourite, makes the cut 21:11

2M ago21:11

21:11

Earlier this week, the Senior Selection Committee announced India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in the West Indies and the United States of America starting in June. Notably, among those selected was the wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who has showcased exceptional form during IPL 2024. In this wee…

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Game Time: Rohit Sharma's India fall back on tried and tested team selections 24:03

3M ago24:03

24:03

After considering the possibility of selecting new-generation players and appointing a new captain, it appears that the selectors have ultimately returned to familiar choices while assembling the World Cup T20 lineup. This week on Game Time, host Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Indian Express' Rahul Pandey to discuss the lineup and the …

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Game Time: How D Gukesh proved Magnus Carlsen wrong and rose to the top 23:25

3M ago23:25

23:25

From world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen to his mentor Vishy Anand back home, doubts surrounded D Gukesh's potential heading into the Candidate Tournament. However, the 17-year-old prodigy shattered expectations, emerging triumphant in the competition and earning the chance to face off against reigning world chess champion Ding Liren. Join hosts Mihir Vasav…

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IPL 2024: Kohli's strike rate debate, ticket prices soar, Pandya criticized 26:04

3M ago26:04

26:04

This week on the podcast, host Mihir Vasavda is joined by Indian Express’ Venkata Krishna B to discuss everything IPL, from people criticizing Virat Kohli’s strike rate, Hardik Pandya facing constant criticism, to ticket prices skyrocketing (to as high as over Rs 52,000). Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar…

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Game Time: 100 days left for Paris Olympics. Is India ready? 25:10

3M ago25:10

25:10

With nearly 100 days left until the Paris 2024 Olympics, is India ready? Will Neeraj Chopra finally throw beyond 90m? Will Saikhom Mirabai Chanu lift over 200kgs? And will Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty be able to win a medal for us? This week on Game Time, host Mihir Vasavda is joined by Indian Express' Vinayakk Mohanaran…

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Game Time: Can Dhoni own the helicopter shot? ft lawyer Nandan Kamath 26:35

4M ago26:35

26:35

Why doesn't MS Dhoni own the helicopter shot? Why is sports betting illegal in India? And why isn't the garbage cleared after an IPL match? These are just some of the curious questions that lawyer Nandan Kamath examines in his book ‘Boundary Lab’. It is the answers to these questions that end up revealing a lot about the way we view and organize th…

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IPL 2024: What Hardik Pandya's vicious trolling tells us about fan culture 23:40

4M ago23:40

23:40

After switching from the Gujarat Titans to the Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya faced relentless booing during his team's initial match in Ahmedabad, supposedly due to feelings of betrayal from Gujarat. This hostile reception continued during the subsequent game in Hyderabad as well. As he prepares for his first match at home this Monday, it remains u…

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Game Time: Why IPL-bound cricketers are skipping Ranji Trophy 23:14

4M ago23:14

23:14

Since its establishment in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has emerged as the foremost T20 cricket tournament globally, gradually overshadowing longer domestic competitions. Last month, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the wealthiest cricket board worldwide, addressed this issue by warning players against favoring IPL over do…

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Game Time: Why Satwik and Chirag are a good bet for a gold at Paris Olympics 21:04

4M ago21:04

21:04

With the Paris Olympics just five months away, Satwik-Chirag, along with javelin champion Neeraj Chopra and boxing talent Nikhat Zareen, have sparked discussions regarding the possibility of them winning a gold at the tournament. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Indian Express' Shivani Naik to discuss the ch…

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Game Time: R Ashwin completes a Test century 25:22

5M ago25:22

25:22

Last week, after recently achieving his 500th test wicket, R Ashwin became only the 14th Indian to feature in 100 Test matches. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Venkata Krishna B to trace his journey thus far. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar…

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Game Time: Should we fear for Indian hockey? 22:25

5M ago22:25

22:25

In less than a week, Indian hockey witnessed the departure of two key figures. First, the women’s coach Janneke Schopman resigned, stating that it was ‘very difficult’ to deal with individuals in Hockey India. Then, on Tuesday, the body’s CEO Elena Norman also resigned, citing incidents of factionalism and challenging working conditions. In this ep…

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Game Time: The 'Koi Nahi' phase of Indian badminton and what it means 20:43

5M ago20:43

20:43

Last week, India clinched the Badminton Asia Team Championships title for the first time, whether in the men's or women's category. This achievement holds particular significance as prior to this win, India had not advanced beyond the quarterfinal stage. What makes this victory even more noteworthy is that it was spearheaded by three youngsters und…

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Game Time: How Rohan Bopanna became a champion at 41 19:29

5M ago19:29

19:29

Last month, Rohan Bopanna became World No. 1 in the ATP men's doubles rankings with victory alongside his Australian partner Matthew Ebden at the Australian Open, becoming the oldest player to do so at 43. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath track Bopanna's remarkable career, and the lessons we can learn from it Produced by …

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Game Time: Should Indian cricket keep rolling out rank turners for Tests? 22:49

6M ago22:49

22:49

In the ongoing India-England test series, much attention has been directed towards the condition of the pitches and how they might potentially influence India's performance. In this episode, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Indian Express’ Rahul Pandey to discuss everything related to the pitch and India's prospects in this series.…

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Game Time: Why did the Indian women's hockey team miss the Paris 2024 cut? 25:58

6M ago25:58

25:58

They came 4th at the Tokyo Olympics, but could not even qualify for Paris. In this episode, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Vinayakk Mohanarangan to discuss what went wrong. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh PawarBy Express Audio

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Game Time: The bizarre case of Ishan Kishan's exclusion from the Indian team 23:57

6M ago23:57

23:57

Over the past several months, wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan had expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of breaks amidst his hectic cricketing schedule. However, when he finally secured some time off, he chose to appear on the show "Kaun Banega Crorepati" and later travelled to Dubai. Photos surfaced of him on the balcony of a skyscraper and di…

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Game Time: The 6 big sports decisions for 2024 26:36

7M ago26:36

26:36

For the first episode of this year, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss the six most important decisions that India's sports persons, coaches, and management will have to make, including those related to the T20 World Cup and the Olympics. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar…

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Game Time: The top 5 sports moments of 2023 24:26

7M ago24:26

24:26

After a hiatus of 5 weeks, Game Time returns just in time for the year-end! In this episode, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath unveil the top 5 sports moments selected by The Indian Express sports team—or, at least, that was the initial plan. However, an unexpected sixth pick is revealed by our producer, surpassing even the coveted top slot. Tune…

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World Cup Daily: Why did India lose the final? 18:20

8M ago18:20

18:20

This was not an Australian cricket team that was as intimidating as previous iterations. But Australia managed to defeat the dominant Indians in the Cricket World Cup final. Amit Kamath and Vinayakk Mohanarangan dissect Australian cricket team's Championship DNA and talk about what Rohit Sharma and Co could have done better. Edited and mixed bu Sur…

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World Cup Daily: As India face Australia, will blue be the new yellow? 22:12

8M ago22:12

22:12

Hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath build-up to the final, relive the nightmare of 2003 and hope for redemption in Sunday's final. They also ask an important question: Would you pay Rs 8.51 lakh for one ticket? Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh PawarBy Express Audio

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World Cup Daily: Separating controversies from the nontroversies 17:25

8M ago17:25

17:25

In this episode of our ongoing World Cup series, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss the biggest controversies (and the biggest nontroversies) that have kept fans entertained throughout the World Cup.By Express Audio

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World Cup Daily: Australia survive South African choke to enter final 16:18

8M ago16:18

16:18

In this episode of our ongoing World Cup series, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss Australia's victory over South Africa in the semi-final which secures them a clash with Rohit Sharma and Co in the final.By Express Audio

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World Cup Daily: Kohli and Shami deliver the perfect script against NZ 20:42

8M ago20:42

20:42

In this episode of our ongoing World Cup series, hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda are joined by Pratyush Raj to discuss India’s victory against New Zealand in the semi-final and the phenomenal performances of Virat Kohli and Mohammad Shami. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar…

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World Cup Daily: Dominant India face shrewd New Zealand, a 2019 repeat 17:40

8M ago17:40

17:40

As India take on New Zealand in the semi-final of the World Cup, Rahul Pandey joins Amit Kamath on this special episode of Express Sports podcast to talk about the factors that could end up deciding the clash. Produced by Usta Sarmin and Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar Must reads: How sea breeze at the Wankhede will make life tou…

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World Cup Daily: 'Crap' England and Pak coach Mickey Arthur's excuses 17:00

8M ago17:00

17:00

In this episode of our special series that will run through the end of the Cricket World Cup, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath look back at the 'drag' league phase with focus on England and Pakistan's disastrous campaigns.By Express Audio

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At the World Cup, Shami and Afghanistan just looking like a wow 23:00

9M ago23:00

23:00

On this week's episode, as India faces off against South Africa, host Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Indian Express' Pratyush Raj to delve into India's exceptional bowling performance, particularly that of players like Mohammed Shami, while also exploring the remarkable success of underdogs Afghanistan in the ongoing World Cup. Produce…

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Game Time: Should India host the Olympics? 23:46

9M ago23:46

23:46

Why does India want to host the Olympics? And should it? Is hosting the biggest sporting tournament really worth the hassle? This week on Game Time, host Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by The Indian Express' Shivani Naik to discuss India's Olympic hopes and whether it's better to host the party than to attend it. Produced by Shashank Bhar…

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World Cup: Why India are the firm favourites this time 26:16

9M ago26:16

26:16

An injury and a dengue case notwithstanding, the Indian cricket team has been largely untroubled at the ongoing World Cup, winning all four of their games so far. The Indian Express sports team's Venkata Krishna B joins hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath to talk about India's campaign so far. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Sures…

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World Cup: India vs Pak – Dos and Don'ts for fans headed to Motera 21:02

9M ago21:02

21:02

The upcoming India-Pakistan World Cup match, scheduled for today, is one of the most highly anticipated cricketing events of the year, and the excitement is palpable in the air. In this episode of Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Indian Express’ Devendra Pandey to discuss everything you need to know about it. This includ…

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World Cup: India's campaign begins with health scare and travel challenges 24:39

10M ago24:39

24:39

With India's World Cup campaign set to begin on Sunday in Chennai against Australia, star opener Shubman Gill is down with dengue. Is India prepared for the tournament, and how will the southern city's heat and playing at nine different venues affect the team? What are India's chances of winning the trophy this time? In this episode of Game Time, h…

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Asian Games 2023: Medals galore, but can India touch 100-medal mark? 20:39

10M ago20:39

20:39

After six days of breakneck action, India have 32 medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games. What have been the biggest hits, and the most glaring misses? Vinayakk Mohanarangan and Amit Kamath discuss in this episode of Game Time. Produced by Utsa Sarmin Edited and mixed by Suresh PawarBy Express Audio

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Asian Games 2023: A quick hello from Hangzhou 7:25

10M ago7:25

7:25

As the Asian Games 2023 kick off today, we speak to Mihir Vasavda, our co-host who is currently in Hangzhou to cover the games. Join us for a brief update as Indian Express’ Amit Kamath chats about how China has welcomed the delegates, and how technologically advanced the Chinese city appears to be. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by…

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Asian Games 2023: Can India improve its Jakarta medal count? 23:04

10M ago23:04

23:04

This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Shivani Naik of the Indian Express to discuss the upcoming Asian Games, scheduled to take place from September 23 to October 8, 2023, in Hangzhou, China. They delve into what you can anticipate, explore whether India can replicate its medal count from Jakarta 2018, and also d…

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Game Time: A messy Asia Cup and and cricket's Olympic fate 22:31

11M ago22:31

22:31

This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath delve into the complications surrounding the Asia Cup, including its geopolitical and management challenges. They also explore the potential inclusion of cricket in the Olympics and its implications for the sport. Produced by Utsa Sarmin and Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Paw…

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Express Delivery: PAK give IND clarity for WC squad 14:06

11M ago14:06

14:06

Even though rain led to the Asia Cup game between India and Pakistan being called off, the men in blue seems to have found some answers to how they may shape up at the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup. Pratyush Raj joins host Rahul Pandey to discuss the game and the squad. Read Devendra Pandey's breaking story on the World Cup squad. Produced by Utsa Sa…

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Game Time: Is Neeraj Chopra the greatest Indian athlete? 30:25

11M ago30:25

30:25

After clinching gold at the Tokyo Olympics, Asian Games, and the Commonwealth Games, as well as finishing on top at the Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra last week also triumphed at the World Athletic Championship. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss Chopra's remarkable consistency, his sportsmanship, and whether he is I…

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Game Time: India on the moon, Praggnanandhaa reaches for stars 22:11

11M ago22:11

22:11

Earlier this week, R Praggnanandhaa, the 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster, made history by becoming the youngest player to reach the final of a FIDE World Cup. Despite losing the final to the reigning World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in tiebreakers, this undoubtedly marked his most remarkable achievement in a major tournament. In this episode of Game Time,…

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Express Delivery: India announces 2023 Asia Cup squad 17:23

11M ago17:23

17:23

'Hope' remains the big keyword as India announced their 17-member squad for the 2023 Asia Cup. The Indian Express' Pratyush Raj joins host Rahul Pandey to talk about the personnel involved and what skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar said about them.By Express Audio

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Game Time: SKY, Bumrah & the No. 4 dilemma for India at the World Cup 22:01

11M ago22:01

22:01

What are the implications of the recently concluded India vs. West Indies (ODI) tour on the upcoming World Cup? What does Jasprit Bumrah's return mean for the team? Will Rishabh Pant ultimately be included in the World Cup squad? Join host Mihir Vasavda as Indian Express' Sriram Veera and Devendra Pandey discuss all this and more. Produced by Utsa …

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Game Time: How the Saudi Arabia cash splurge affects world football 23:54

12M ago23:54

23:54

The overarching theme of this football season, which commenced on Friday night in England, is the Saudi Arabian cash splurge. Do the billions of dollars spent by the country threaten Europe's dominance in world football? Does it make Asia the next prominent destination for the world's top footballers? Are top European teams and managers justified i…

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Express Delivery: Delay in WC tickets, a fan disservice from BCCI 15:38

12M ago15:38

15:38

With nine changes made to the original 2023 ODI World Cup schedule, the updated itinerary came out less than two months away from the marquee tournament. The last set of tickets shall be made available less than a month away from the opening game. Indian Express' Devendra Pandey joins host Rahul Pandey to talk about the latest developments and how …

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