This episode is an ode to the organisational skills of the ICC and the dedication of the BCCI to make the Women's World Cup the biggest ever by throwing money at it.

Rain started as a means of jeopardy in a WC has simply ruined it.

Might add the lack of marquee venues and faraway venues has ensured the interest doesn't pique but decrease.

So, this entire episode is a collection of Rain Sounds from PIXABAY. Enjoy.

This is not a review. We got together to discuss our thoughts on the current status of the tournament, lack of support for the game and the wonderful coverage in print and online media, we discussed Marufa Akter, Nigar Sultana Joty's inspiring captaincy, SA's chances at lifting the trophy, Aus-India game which was attended by Sarthak, and the joy of an underdog victory and the time for Bangladesh has come, the level playing field in the women's game compared to the men's game and Gavaskar's not so shocking comments on air during the India West Indies test series.

There’s some strong language in this episode. If that’s not your vibe, you’ve been warned.

In this podcast, we discuss peace.

Only fitting it's out on Mahatma Gandhi's birthday!

We discuss the noises about a boycott, the profiteering around the boycott, the lack of nuance and professional decency in Ind-Pak cricket coverage.

In this episode Richa, Aditya and MV are joined by Sarthak Dev to discuss the career of Cheteshwar Pujara.
We dive into our earliest memories of Cheteshwar Pujara, tracing his evolution as a batter and how he cemented his place at No. 3. Along the way, we relive some of his finest and most underrated innings, admire his mastery against spin, and explore the unique challenges faced by modern Test batters in the era of the WTC, tricky pitches, and the pace bowling pandemic.

Pujara's career, like many in the middle order, feels incomplete. We end by asking: Will we ever see another one like him in Tests?

And, of course, we close with our personal favourite Pujara innings.
Sarthak wrote a fantastic piece on Pujara, which can be read here.
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We just quickly got together to record some initial reactions after the stunning game at the Oval. We will come back with a more detailed analysis of what has been a fantastic test series.

This episode is a chat with the folks on The Last Wicket Podcast. Do listen to their previous podcasts which have tremendous nostalgia value and a lot of depth in variety of the topics discussed.

The current landscape of cricket journalism and television coverage is characterized by a significant decline in quality and depth, as discussed in our latest podcast episode.

We explore how the monopolistic tendencies of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have led to a homogenization of narratives, focusing excessively on celebrity players while neglecting broader analytical discourse. Our dialogue also delves into the implications of rising jingoism in sports media, which appears to cater more to sensationalism than substantive cricketing insights. Furthermore, we address the emergence of fan culture that prioritizes tribalism over appreciation for the sport itself, reflecting a troubling shift in societal attitudes. Join us as we dissect these pressing issues and consider the future of cricket coverage in an increasingly polarized media environment.

We sat down to discuss England's win at Lord's.

We discussed why Jadeja should have attacked more, why is this team so defensive?, what is the secret of Ben Stokes' energy? (No we didn't) but definitely marvelled at Archer's return and the dangers of Siraj being overbowled before looking ahead to the Manchester Test where we think Kuldeep is a must (heck, we thought he was a must in all tests).

There is sadly no media review but an observation that the Indian fan and YT creators ended up defending this selection as the game went on.