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By: Hassan Ali Sharankumar Roopesh A.
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Cricket beyond the scorecard. Cricktake dives into the stories, histories, and legacies that shaped the sport. New episode every 10 days.

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  • The Dutch Blueprint: Netherlands T20 World Cup Review
    Mar 5 2026

    Netherlands’ performance review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026.

    In this episode, we break down where the Dutch excelled, where they fell short, and what this campaign says about the future of associate cricket. We analyse the all-round brilliance of Bas de Leede, the bowling consistency led by Logan van Beek, and the areas of concern including middle-order fragility, catching lapses, and over-reliance on key individuals.

    We also discuss emerging talent like Zach Lion-Cachet, structural growth in Dutch cricket, and whether the Netherlands can transition from giant-killers to consistent contenders in global tournaments.

    Is this the beginning of a long-term Dutch blueprint or are deeper systemic changes still needed?

    #netherlandscricket #basdeleede #loganvanbeek #roelofvandermerwe #aryandutt #TKcricket #t20worldcup2026

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    17 mins
  • Everest to the World: The Nepal T20 Review
    Mar 2 2026

    Nepal’s group-stage campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was anything but linear.

    In this episode of Cricktake, we review Nepal’s performances against England, Italy, West Indies, and Scotland - analyzing their batting breakthroughs, bowling inconsistencies, and elite fielding standards.

    #nepalcricket #cricketassociationofnepal #nepalpremierleague #dipendrasinghairee #lamichhane #icc #t20worldcup2026

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    9 mins
  • ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 | England Squad Review
    Feb 13 2026

    England’s squad review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026.

    We analyse England’s explosive batting depth led by Jos Buttler and Phil Salt, their aggressive approach, and the impact of IPL exposure in subcontinent conditions.

    We also examine concerns around spin depth beyond Adil Rashid, death bowling consistency, and how Harry Brook handles captaincy pressure in a World Cup year.

    With a favourable group but tactical questions to answer, can England turn attacking intent into tournament success?


    01:21 - Strengths

    04:12 - Weak spots

    07:26 - Opportunities

    10:22 - Threats


    #icct20worldcup2026 #josbuttler #philsalt #adilrashid #englandcricket

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    12 mins
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