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Cricbaazi

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We live in a country where people are crazy about Cricket! In this podcast, you are in for a treat. We bring to you an unfiltered podcast where hosts RJ Rahul Makin (@rahulmakin) & Shikhar Varshney (@TweetShikh) sit together to discuss memes, trends, tarot predictions, unknown facts - and all that's happening off the field and on the field. This is an HT Smartcast Original.
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'Sports Katta' caters to a Marathi-speaking sports lover. From analysing matches to business of sport to interviews with famous Marathi sportspersons, we are a one-stop destination for a Marathi sports fanatic.क्रिकेटशिवाय पर्याय नाही, परंतु क्रिकेटपर्यंत सीमीतही नाही. भारतीय क्रीडाक्षेत्र क्रिकेटेतर खेळांमध्येही चमकत असताना क्रिकेटचं हक्काचं व्यासपीठ असलेलं CCBK आता खेळाचं खरं मैदान असलेलं 'स्पोर्ट्स कट्टा' असं नामांतरित झालं आहे. गप्पा, मुलाखती आणि विश्लेषण असणारच आहे, तेही मराठीतूनच.
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Yorked is Firstpost's cricket podcast where we bring you previews, reviews, and analysis from the world of cricket along with anecdotes and some uninhibited conversations.
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Isa Guha and Aatif Nawaz talk cricket with a British-Asian spin. The former England bowler and the Pakistan comedian join forces to take an alternative view on the cricketing issues of the week. They will be joined by guests representing different South Asian communities unified by a love of the game.
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Who can say no to a room full of drinks and cricket? India is a nation in which everybody is a cricketing expert. Such is Phupha, a self confessed expert on the sport, a humorous character who functions on drinks, 'chakhna' and the game he can't get enough of "IPL". True to the name of the show, it's a mix of #IPL2018 and alcohol that'll surely leave the listener on a high. His improv humour, banter and relatable personality promises to crack up even the serious of the lot. A special series ...
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Welcome to 'The CricketNews.com Podcast' with Rahul Pandey. This is a weekly show where we present to you the latest happenings from the world of cricket, Get you closer to some of the most extraordinary minds who will take us all beyond the technical and much closer to the many sides of the beautiful game. We'll talk about the finances, the sciences, the emotions, the euphoria and the stories that engulf cricket and make it much much more than just a sport. Join in, every Friday evening at ...
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ANSWER is a multidisciplinary DJ/Producer Duo which is a collaborative effort of Arjun Nair & Nishanth Naidu, one of the most sought after names in the Indian Electronic music circuit, having played over 700+ shows over the last 7 years across India, Amsterdam, China, Middle East and Philippines has seen the pair build up a formidable relationship with audiences globally. ​Their ability to build an inseparable connection with the audience within minutes of their performance sets them as easi ...
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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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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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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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The word is pretty solid about Gautam Gambhir taking the handover from Rahul Dravid after the T20 World Cup 2024 and there is insider news as well about him demanding certain things from the board. What are they and to what extent the agreement has come? The hosts also pick up on why BCCI did not have their buffet to pick from and what the chronolo…
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India beat Pakistan in a nail-biter in New York. After posting a modest 119 runs in their innings, it looked like the men in blue were staring at defeat. But Jasprit Bumrah helped India snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. The celebrations and memes show no signs of stopping. But there are still questions rising on the Indian Cricket Team that n…
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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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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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Pakistan has become the laughing stock of world cricket after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of hosts USA in the ICC T20 World Cup in Dallas. And the bigger challenge for them will be to now get into the biggest cricket rivalry: #IndvsPak. This will be Pakistan's first match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium which has …
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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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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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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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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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Join us on this episode of the Cricbaazi podcast as we dive into the hottest topics in Indian cricket. We kick off with a discussion on potential coaching options for the Indian Cricket Team (0:30), followed by an in-depth review of Rahul Dravid’s performance as coach (4:10). Don’t miss our latest IPL 2024 updates (7:10), including the buzz around …
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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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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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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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BCCI announced India's squad for the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, April 30. The BCCI selection committee ended the suspense around the selection of the Indian team as they picked a 15-member squad. The ardent followers of the Indian cricket team had a lot of reactions following the squad announcement. A large section of fans was majorly disappointed w…
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Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 29th May, 2024.The IPL points table looks certain with a few prominent teams sticking to the top of the table. The teams at the bottom can still give a surprise by making their place in the playoffs. Who are the most probable to make it? RJ Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney talks about the T20 tournament went…
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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 & 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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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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The T20 tournament is half way done and there is literally no room for bowlers to breathe. We have already come to a stage where we have seen highest number of centuries, sixes and for that matter highest total of all time. RJ Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney talk about all this and how the standings on the table look now. What are the chances of t…
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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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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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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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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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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 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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In this week’s IPL 2024 Roundup, hosts RJ Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney dissect the thrilling matches, unexpected upsets, and heated moments that unfolded on the cricketing stage. From jaw-dropping sixes to nail-biting finishes, they’ve got it all covered!But wait, there’s more! The duo dives deep into the Hardik Pandya saga. Why are fans divide…
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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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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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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 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 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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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 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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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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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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Vishwanath ‘Vishu’ Jadhav used to play under-arm cricket as a kid and always wanted to be a batter. He often used to accompany his local team to cricket games but never liked it when he was used just as a fielder. Even then he was clear about two things - he enjoys batting and he doesn’t enjoy studying. Vishu used to roll his arm in practice and wo…
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The IPL 2024 (Indian Premier League) will kick off on March 22 with the Southern Derby between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. But this IPL feels different from the rest. Why so? Not just the players, but even selectors are padding up for what follows next. The T20 World Cup that begins on June 1. Players will be eager to make …
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2 years and a trophy vs 16 years and no trophy! That's what the debate is all about all over the internet since RCB has lifted the WPL 2024 trophy. What is so special about Smriti Mandana's camp that they manage to give Naama Bengaluru fans, a sigh of relief. Listen to this episode as Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney talk about the RCB WPL & IPL te…
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“Captain Ajinkya Rahane has held this Mumbai team together.” Rahane’s Mumbai teammates rightfully said this throughout the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy season. On 14 March 2024, Mumbai clinched the Ranji Trophy for the record-extending 42nd time. Rahane was available for Mumbai for the entire season, barring two games, which he had to sit out due to a nigg…
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Umesh Ydav b Dhawal Kulkarni 6. This was the final wicket of the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy season that earned Mumbai their 42nd Ranji Trophy title. The bowler who got that final wicket also called time on his 16 years of domestic career for Mumbai. Dhawal Kulkarni came into the Mumbai Ranji side from the U-19 set-up and shared the dressing room with the…
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In this episode, hosts Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney wrap up the #IndVsEng test series and talk about the young generation that has recently joined the clan. The discussion went on to the future of captaincy, WPL, IPL, MS Dhoni and more! ______________________________________________________________________For more such podcasts log on to https:…
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In the second instalment of the Cricbaazi X Push Sports episode, hosts Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney persist in their dialogue with entrepreneurs Puru Singh and Nitin Pahuja. Having recently showcased their venture on Shark Tank India, they triumphantly secured funding of 80 Lakhs.The conversation delves into their experiences shaping the evolvi…
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He grew up in a 10x10 room with his parents and elder sisters in Ganeshnagar, a slum in Mumbai's Wadala area. He lost his father when he was in school and his mother had to pick up an odd job to ensure the children continued with their education. He then started playing kabaddi on a stage with his friends in his locality. He rose through the ranks …
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Hitesh Walunj picked up cricket in his school days and would train at Nehru Stadium in Pune. In academically crucial class X, he asked his parents to let him continue his cricket and as a trade-off, he carried his books around in the kit bag under the pretext of studying. But books never came out of the kit bag as Hitesh had set his mind on a crick…
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