Best Guru Sir Podcasts (2024)

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Jessica Lingard from the BOM joins us to chat space weather, Astro guru Roger Groom joins the room and Saul Frank from Camera Electronic joins the party with the latest Camera tech updates. 29:10

4d ago29:10

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Jessica Lingard from the BOM joins us to chat space weather, Astro guru Roger Groom joins the room and Saul Frank from Camera Electronic joins the party with the latest Camera tech updates. cameraelectronic.com.au Support the Show.By Light Minded

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Why is Ramakant Achrekar sir a Guru, not just a coach? Ask Amol Muzumdar 30:35

21d ago30:35

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He will always be remembered as 'Sachin Tendulkar's coach' but to countless cricketers in Mumbai, Ramakant Achrekar was a guiding light - a Guru in its truest sense. It reflects in the fact that Achrekar - honoured with the Dronacharya Award - produced a dozen Test cricketers and dozens of first-class cricketers. Amol Muzumdar - one of his most pro…

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Shubham Ranjane American quest for opportunities and recognition 29:17

3d ago29:17

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There is more to Shubham Ranjane than merely following the rich cricketing tradition in his family. After making his Maharashtra debut in limited overs cricket, he moved from his hometown Pune to Mumbai in search of opportunities and recognition. Limited opportunities with Mumbai forced him to play for Goa as a professional for a season before shif…

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HEAD ON AWARDS 2024! Moshe Rosenzveig joins us to chat about it, we're also joined by our Techspert Howard Frank from Camera Electronic. 19:46

37m ago19:46

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HEAD ON AWARDS! Moshe Rosenzveig joins us to chat about it, we're also joined by our Techspert Howard Frank from Camera Electronic. Awards – Head On Photo Festival cameraelectronic.com.au Support the Show.By Light Minded

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How we should assess India's performance at Paris Olympics 46:36

7d ago46:36

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Tom Cruise jumped off the stadium roof in a spectacular stunt to bring down the curtains on Paris 2024 and announce the 2028 Los Angeles Games. India's 117-member contingent secured six medals - one silver and five bronze - but questions about the overall performance linger in mind. The highlight of India’s campaign was shooter Manu Bhaker’s redemp…

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The kids on the streets have discovered a new mojo called "film", our photography techsperts, the Frank Brothers from Camera Electronic join us to discuss this new revolution. 38:31

11d ago38:31

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Is film actually finally making its come back? Our techsperts Saul and Howard from Camera Electronic join us to chat about an interesting new trend…. PLUS, we get to know the two stalwarts of the craft, their background in photography and tales of recent up north (Western Australia) adventures. We also delve into the more tech side of cameras which…

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From 1988 Seoul to 2024 Paris Olympics: India's Table tennis journey ft Kamlesh Mehta 42:11

20d ago42:11

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Table tennis made its Olympic debut at the 1988 Seoul Games. Kamlesh Mehta, Sujay Ghorpade and Niyati Roy represented India in TT in Seoul. In the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Kamlesh scripted a famous win over China’s Lu Lin. He then went to the 2004 Olympics in Athens as a coach of the team and in 2024, he is the General Secretary of the Table Tennis…

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Fletch spoke of the Air Bares last week, well Air Bare studio, so I had to catch up with Sarah Jenkins from ABS to try and get their secret for amazing drone photography - Carwyn 38:33

25d ago38:33

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Fletch spoke of the Air Bares last week, well Air Bare studio, so I had to catch up with Sarah Jenkins from ABS to try and get their secret for amazing drone photography, enjoy! - Carwyn Follow them here (instagram) @Airbarestudio Support the Show.By Light Minded

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Can India better seventh heaven in Paris? 1:00:04

20d ago1:00:04

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India's Olympic contingent took a giant leap in Tokyo, returning home with a record tally of seven medals, including Neeraj Chopra's gold medal. Come 2024 and the Indian sporting arena is eyeing its first-ever double-digit medal haul. Can the hope turn into reality? Who are India's favourite medal contenders and what should we realistically expect …

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How India plotted T20 World Cup triumph | Paras Mhambrey Exclusive 57:27

25d ago57:27

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When India made it to the World Test Championship final in 2023, he was the bowling coach. When India suffered the heartbreak at Motera in the ODI 2023, he was the bowling. And when Rohit Sharma finally lifted the T20 World Cup, he was again the bowling coach. Paras Mhambrey - the former Mumbai captain and Test cricketer - looks back on his fulfill…

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Light or Composition? Super stunt guest Christian Fletcher joins us to get to the bottom of that question, he is filling in for Sir Peter Eastway who was filling in for him... Occasionally Tony Hewitt ... 54:14

25d ago54:14

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Light or Composition? Support the Show.By Light Minded

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Lamine, Nico lead Spain to European glory; Messi wins Copa America 32:43

1M ago32:43

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Spain were the best team at Euro 2024 and they rightly won the tournament, beating England 2-1 in the final. Two youngsters - Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams - had a breakout tournament in Germany. England, clearly out of form, managed to reach the Euro final for the second consecutive time. But like in 2021, they failed to cross the final hurdle. W…

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Abhinav Bindra, the friend; Nana Patekar, the mentor: Anjali Bhagwat exclusive 32:29

1M ago32:29

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Abhinav Bindra and Anjali Bhagwat are the first names that come to mind when one thinks about shooting as a sport in India. In the early 2000s, Anjali dominated the sport and was the World Champion, having taken up the sport only during her NCC (National Cadet Corps). Her journey was far from beig easy. In the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Anjali reached A…

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How does one get over the baggage of giving Christian Fletchers P4 Pro a bath? Peter Eastway and Tony Hewitt give their advice (sort of) plus we discuss the settings for aerial photography, spoiler, they ... 29:01

1M ago29:01

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How does one get over the baggage of giving Christian Fletchers P4 Pro a bath? Peter Eastway and Tony Hewitt give their advice (sort of) plus we discuss the settings for aerial photography that has made them famous. Spoiler, they both use a camera auto setting you may not have considered.... Support the Show.…

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Meet Dr Saleel Kulkarni: A cricket lover & father of an aspiring cricketer 41:37

1M ago41:37

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Dr Saleel Kulkarni is a versatile artiste - singer, music composer, writer, lyricist, director, to name a few. But he is a passionate cricket lover at heart. His fascinating tales about love for cricket include chanting 'Sachiiiiiin-Sachin' during Australia vs West Indies World Cup game and his endless cricket conversations with the late Lata Mange…

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Pete and Tony Hewitt answer Richard Tonkins question, how to handle a creative slump and get your mojo back. 23:48

1M ago23:48

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Pete and Toney Hewitt answer Richard Tonkins question, how to handle a creative slump and get your mojo back. Support the Show.By Light Minded

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How India ended its ICC title drought 34:09

2M ago34:09

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Eleven years of prolonged wait for an ICC trophy was over on a Super Saturday in Barbados with India regaining the T20 World Cup with a nail-biting win against South Africa. The final definitely lived up to its billing and India staged multiple comebacks to script a historic win. Not only did it result in a fitting farewell for Rahul Dravid on his …

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India annihilate England to set up T20 World Cup final against South Africa 25:07

2M ago25:07

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Two lopsides semifinals. Two clinical displays by the most consistent outfits in the 2024 T20 World Cup. While dissecting India and South Africa's convincing wins in the semifinals against Afghanistan and England, respectively, Aditya Joshi and Amol Karhadkar, The Hindu's Deputy Editor, look forward to a tantalising final on June 29…

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Super cohosts Peter Eastway and Tony Hewitt answer Fox Lab Fine arts question, where do you see the future of landscape photography? 20:48

2M ago20:48

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Super cohosts Peter Eastway and Tony Hewitt answer Fox Lab Fine arts question, where do you see the future of landscape photography? Support the Show.By Light Minded

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MPL review: How Ratnagiri Jets defended their MPL title? 14:32

2M ago14:32

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Ratnagiri Jets defended their MPL 2023 title in style. But what is the secret recipe behind Azim Kazi and his team's success? Maharashtra Cricket Association successfully conducted the Maharashtra Premier League for the second consecutive year and they deserve credit for that. The MCA can take a lot of positives from the tournament but certain area…

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Meet Devieka Palshikar, from a girl next door to a leading women's cricket coach 1:31:38

2M ago1:31:38

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She may have started playing gully cricket in the bylanes of Pune when she was eight years old but only discovered girls could play leather-ball cricket only after turning 18. Not only did she represent India as an allrounder but Devieka Palshikar has also emerged as one of the prominent women's cricket coaches in India. A bespectacled Devieka narr…

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Early exit for England and Pakistan? 36:19

2M ago36:19

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Team India handed their arch-rivals Pakistan their second successive defeat of the 2024 T20 World Cup on Sunday night. That leaves the 2022 World Cup finalists on the brink of early exit from the mega event in the USA and West Indies. The defending champions England too face the similar fate after Scotland thrashed Oman. Will see see both finalists…

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Can out of form Pakistan surprise in-form India in T20 World Cup? 16:34

2M ago16:34

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It's India vs Pakistan! Again! But is there enough buzz around the mother of all cricket rivalries returning after seven months? Or is it going to be a no-contest, considering an in-form India pitted against Pakistan, who lost to minnows USA earlier in the week. Will the T20 World Cup match in New York live up to its billing? Or will the lopsided c…

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Off-spinner & Left-arm spinner: Siddharth Mhatre's ambidextrous tale 32:54

3M ago32:54

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Siddharth Mhatre is naturally right-handed. His father is a big Brian Lara fan. So, when Siddharth started batting at 3, his father taught him how to bat left-handed. Now he is an elegant south-paw batter. Similarly, he is naturally an off-spinner. But one day when there were no left-arm spinners in his college nets, he tried his hand at bowling le…

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T20 World Cup: Cricket's American Dream 26:09

3M ago26:09

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The United States of America and the West Indies are the co-hosts of the 2024 T20 World Cup. The USA will host only eight games out of 43 in this World Cup, but one can feel that the entire tournament is happening in the States. However, cricket needs the USA more than the other way around. What financial windfall will cricket see with those eight …

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IPL Final: Kolkata Knight Riders roll over SRH to end 10-year title drought 37:14

3M ago37:14

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And just like that IPL 2024 is over. What are the highlights of this IPL? Who is the find of the tournament and who has failed miserably? Who makes it to the team of the tournament and who misses out. Let's discuss all the talking pointsBy Ideabrew Studios

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Kolkata Knight Riders favourite to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL final 19:34

3M ago19:34

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It may be touted as the big bucks battle, read Rs 20.50 crore vs Rs 24.75 crore. But more than Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, the IPL 2024 final between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders - a repeat of top two teams yet again clashing twice in IPL Playoffs - will possibly be decided on the tactics employed by the captains. Will Shreyas …

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Who will have the last laugh in the IPL final on May 26? 26:59

3M ago26:59

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रॉयल चॅलेंजर्स बेंगळुरूची घोडदौड चालू राहिल उर्वरित चार सामन्यांमध्ये? कोण रोखेल कोलकाता नाईट रायडर्सचा विजयी वारू? सनरायझर्स हैदराबाद करेल २००९ ची पुनरावृत्ती? राजस्थान रॉयल्सची होणार का एलिमिनेटर मध्येच सुट्टी? IPL प्लेऑफ्स विशेष 'वीकली कट्टा' मध्ये मारत आहेत गप्पा अमोल गोखले, आदित्य जोशी व 'द हिंदू' वृत्तसमूहाचा क्रीडा पत्रकार अमोल कऱ्हाडकर Can …

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Oman's KL Rahul at T20 World Cup, ft Pratik Athavale 29:35

3M ago29:35

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Pratik Athavale would refuse to go to bed as a kid because he always wanted to play a game of cricket with his father before sleeping. One day a game of Gully cricket resulted in a few broken window panes and his father sent him to a cricket ground. That’s how his cricketing journey started. He played for Nashik District Cricket Association in invi…

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Saurabh Netravalkar: Mumbai to T20 World Cup for USA via India U-19 49:51

3M ago49:51

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Saurabh Netravalkar’s story is uniquely ‘typical’. Like every other Mumbai cricketer, he had to juggle between cricket, education & Mumbai locals. Saurabh progressed through age-group cricket and represented India at the 2010 U-19 World Cup alongside KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, and Jaydev Unadkat to name a few. At the same time, he completed his engi…

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What has led to Mumbai Indians' downfall in IPL 2024 32:56

4M ago32:56

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Hardik Pandya's return? Hardik Pandya's captaincy?Ego clashes between seniors? Rohit Sharma's form? Or lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah in the bowling department? What has led to Mumbai Indians exiting the Indian Premier League with almost two weeks remaining in the league stage? Aditya Joshi, Sports Katta's staunch MI supporter, and Amol Karhadk…

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Why fitness matters, ft Tejas Matapurkar, S & C coach 36:07

4M ago36:07

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Are you an athlete? If your answer is YES, this video is for you. If your answer is NO, this video is for you as well. Do you often feel a need to maintain your fitness but don’t know where to start? Are you a parent whose child plays a sport and you want to make sure he/she is ticking all the right boxes in terms of their progress? What are the do…

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Samson, Chahal, Kohli, Dube included; no place for Rahul, Ruturaj for T20 World Cup 28:42

4M ago28:42

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The suspense over India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 is finally over, with the 15-member team and four standbys having been announced on April 30. Do you think this squad has the wherewithal to end India's cricket team's prolonged drought for a World title? Here's our take, thanks to Amol Gokhale and Amol Gokhale, The Hindu's seasoned sports …

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The Curious Case of Delhi Cricket, ft Vijay Lokapally 49:39

4M ago49:39

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The curious case of Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA). The DDCA is frequently in the news for the wrong reasons rather than the right ones. However, DDCA has nurtured some generational talents, who have gone on to represent Indian cricket at the highest level. The culture of Delhi Cricket is something as revered as Mumbai Cricket. Virende…

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India's T20 World Cup squad: Rahul or Samson? Rinku or Dube? 36:18

4M ago36:18

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The selection committee meeting for Team India’s World Cup squad is always up for a huge debate. The deadline to submit the preliminary squad is May 1 and the team news could be out anytime soon. Only a handful of players are certain of their berth in the World Cup squad, but there could be some jostling for remaining positions. Against that backdr…

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What's in a name? Ask Sachin Dhas 45:51

4M ago45:51

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Sanjay Dhas knew that if he were blessed with a baby boy, he would name him after legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar. He did name his son - Sachin. He probably had foreseen that Sachin Dhas would become a cricketer as well. Sachin remembers playing with only bat and ball, nothing else. He started playing cricket at four and played his first in…

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Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya & Axar Patel: Diamonds of IPL | Ep 1 | 21:05

4M ago21:05

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April 18, 2008. The first match of the IPL was played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders. IPL is into its 17th season and has seen numerous players turn up for different franchises. Some players turned out to be only one-season wonders. The likes of MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik, who played in the…

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World Cup Team Selection: Who gets the ticket to America? 45:24

4M ago45:24

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As the IPL approaches midway mark, the debate for the who goes to the World Cup is gaining traction. Every week some new name in thrown into the mix. But what goes behind the selection process? What is team management's thinking about it? The hottest topic of discussion is who are the two wicketkeeper batters in the side? Has Shivam Dube confirmed …

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Akola to Gujarat Titans via Nagpur: The Darshan Nalkande story 34:23

4M ago34:23

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Darshan Nalkande started playing cricket in his home town, Akola, at a young age. At 13, he was selected into Vidarbha Cricket Association’s residential academy, Nagpur. To pursue his cricketing dream, he moved to Nagpur. Throughout his formative years, his parents backed his dream and today Darshan has ensured that his parents’ hardships were not …

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Why they are called one-season wonders of IPL | EP 2 16:38

4M ago16:38

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) began in 2008 and in 16 seasons, the league has grown exponentially. The IPL has taken Indian cricket to the next level in every possible way. There have been moments on and off the field that will forever stay in people's memories. The IPL has seen the rise and fall of some superstars. Some cricketers will always be…

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Virat Kohli and his equation with 'strike-rate' 44:12

4M ago44:12

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Virat Kohli scored a 67-ball hundred against the Rajasthan Royals, the joint-slowest hundred in the IPL hundred. His strike rate in that innings was 156.94. However, Rajasthan Royals easily chased the target with Jos Buttler scoring 100* at a strike rate of 172.41. What does that say about their innings? Should strike rate be the only yardstick to …

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Bablu Patil : A cricketer in ‘Khaki’ uniform 27:11

5M ago27:11

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Bablu Patil began his cricketing journey way back in 2004 at 19. However, he knew cricket could not be his only source of livelihood and joined the Maharashtra Police in 2006. However, his love for sports saw him participate in various tournaments as a sprinter with the police force. As part of the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), he often had to…

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Why they are called one-season wonders of IPL | EP 1 21:56

5M ago21:56

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) began in 2008 and in 16 seasons, the league has grown exponentially. The IPL has taken Indian cricket to the next level in every possible way. There have been moments on and off the field that will forever stay in people's memories. The IPL has seen the rise and fall of some superstars. Some cricketers will always be…

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Rishabh Pant frontrunner for wicketkeeper's slot for T20 World Cup? 44:23

5M ago44:23

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Rishab Pant dazzled with a scintillating half-century in Delhi Capitals' victory over Chennai Super Kings. Pant, who is back in action after a long lay-off, is getting sharper by the innings and is putting his name in the hat for the T20 World Cup selection. Despite their first loss of the season, Ruturaj Gaikwad has impressed as a skipper after ta…

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Sahil Godbole: A Marathi cricket entrepreneur in Australia 26:22

5M ago26:22

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Sahil Godbole is a Sydney-based financial crime analyst working with a reputed bank. That’s his bread and butter. However, as a passionate cricket lover, he runs a side business of bat repairs. He started this venture out of his garage during the COVID-19 lockdown after he successfully repaired the broken bat of one of his housemates. In these last…

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Ketan Mhatre: The Biker Man of tennis-ball cricket 18:16

5M ago18:16

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Ketan Mhatre started his cricket journey playing underarm cricket before being picked for his village’s tennis-ball cricket team. However, he didn’t get an opportunity right away. He had to be the 12th man for a considerable time but Ketan was clear about what he wanted to do. When the opportunity came, he grabbed it with both hands. His reward for…

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Should Hardik Pandya be replaced as Mumbai Indians captain? 54:34

5M ago54:34

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Hardik Pandya moved back to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans and was subsequently named the team's captain. The move and his appointment haven't gone down well with fans of both teams. He is getting trolled on social media platforms mercilessly. In Mumbai Indians' season opener against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, fans of both teams jeered him co…

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When Tushar Deshpande justified Mahendra Singh Dhoni's faith in him during IPL 2023 31:34

5M ago31:34

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When Tushar Deshpande made his Sports Katta debut in 2020, he was yet to earn an Indian Premier League cap. As he returns to Sports Katta for another conversation in our special series 'IPL Uwaach', he not only has an IPL title to his but has also been crowned Ranji Trophy champion. Add to that the fact that Deshpande was Chennai Super Kings' highe…

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Krishna Satpute: God of Tennis-ball Cricket 15:01

5M ago15:01

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The world of tennis-ball cricket is unearthed and beyond imagination. In the last few years, it has blossomed. The fan base of tennis-ball cricket is growing exponentially courtesy of live-streaming platforms. Players have made a decent career playing tennis-ball cricket as the sport became commercially viable. Krishna Satpute @KrishnaSatputeOffici…

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Playing with Prithvi Shaw to conquering tennis-ball cricket: Sumeet Dhekale's story 24:00

5M ago24:00

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Sumit Dhekale started his cricketing journey at 16, playing leather-ball cricket. At the same time, he would also indulge in various kinds of tennis-ball cricket viz box cricket, light-tennis etc. As he became better and better with tennis-ball cricket, the leather-ball cricket took a back seat. However, even today he likes leather-ball cricket bet…

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