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India's greatest cricketing victories E02 - Farokh Engineer on India's 1971 series win in England

Matchpoint ParadoxFeb 17, 2022

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Apr 21, 202446:50
Understanding IPL auction dynamics with Dan Weston

Understanding IPL auction dynamics with Dan Weston

Senior cricket analyst Dan Weston breaks down how teams go about their auction picks in the Indian Premier League.


Catch our complete cricket coverage on Sportstar.


#IPL2024Auction | #IPL2024 | #IndianCricket

Dec 24, 202301:01:08
IPL Auction review: Why pace was ace, will Rohit Sharma move out of MI, CSK's great auction and more

IPL Auction review: Why pace was ace, will Rohit Sharma move out of MI, CSK's great auction and more

From rule changes forcing teams to change auction strategy to tickets for to watch the auction looking like the new norm, Amol Karhakdar and Sahil Mathur recap the IPL 2024 Auction in this episode of Matchpoint Paradox.


#IPL2024 | #IPL | #CricketPodcast | #SportsPodcast

Dec 22, 202325:17
World Cup 2023 review Part 4: India, Australia and a final for the ages

World Cup 2023 review Part 4: India, Australia and a final for the ages

Amol Karhadkar joins Lavanya Lakshminarayanan in this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Sportstar's cricket podcast, to review India and Australia's World Cup campaign and the road ahead for the two countries.


#CricketPodcast #Podcast #WorldCup2023 #Cricket

Nov 21, 202341:04
2023 World Cup review Part 2: New Zealand - Of resilience, injured warhorses and an uncertain future

2023 World Cup review Part 2: New Zealand - Of resilience, injured warhorses and an uncertain future

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Sportstar's cricket podcast, Lavanya Lakshminarayanan and Pranay Rajiv look at the positives and negatives of New Zealand's campaign in the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup.


#CricketPodcast #Podcast

Nov 18, 202323:28
2023 World Cup review Part 1 - From England's nightmare to Afghanistan's fairytale
Nov 18, 202349:25
2023 World Cup review Part 3 - South Africa: A brilliant bunch that fumbled again

2023 World Cup review Part 3 - South Africa: A brilliant bunch that fumbled again

Dhruva Prasad joins Lavanya Lakshminarayanan to look at the World Cup that was and wasn't for South Africa.


#CricketPodcast | #Podcast #WorldCup2023

Nov 17, 202320:31
Yuvraj Singh on Shubman Gill - He's four times more hardworking than the rest of the pack

Yuvraj Singh on Shubman Gill - He's four times more hardworking than the rest of the pack

World Cup-winning Indian allrounder Yuvraj Singh speaks to Vijay Lokapally about mentoring Shubman Gill, his utility to the Indian side and what sets him apart from the a generation of emerging cricketing talent.


#IndianCricket #CricketPodcast

Nov 12, 202312:09
Meg Lanning retires: Of tireless excellence and finding balance | ft. Delhi Capitals' Suprita Das

Meg Lanning retires: Of tireless excellence and finding balance | ft. Delhi Capitals' Suprita Das

Australia women's team captain Meg Lanning shocked the world by announcing her retirement from all forms of international cricket in the early hours of Thursday - November 9. Sportstar's Lavanya Lakshminarayanan is joined by author, former journalist and Delhi Capitals Media Manager Suprita Das to discuss Lanning's legacy, the itch to move away from the game and more.


#CricketPodcast #WomensCricket #AustraliaCricket

Nov 10, 202327:29
Asia Cup party marred by rains, uneven provisions; India looks towards ODI World Cup

Asia Cup party marred by rains, uneven provisions; India looks towards ODI World Cup

Lavanya Lakshminarayanan is joined by Amol Karhadkar from Colombo to discuss a chaotic Asia Cup, a few questionable tournament rule tweaks and India's squad for the ODI World Cup.


#CricketPodcast #Cricket #IndianCricket |#AsiaCup | #CWC23

Sep 10, 202321:01
How teams are shaping up for the Asia Cup - Watch out for Pakistan and Bangladesh

How teams are shaping up for the Asia Cup - Watch out for Pakistan and Bangladesh

From Pakistan's underrated rise this year and Bangladesh's versatile lineup that has given India a run for their money, the Asia Cup is proving to be a crucial practice ground ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup later this year. What do India's opponents look like and what should Rohit Sharma's side watch out for? Dhruva Prasad and VS Aravind explore.

Aug 27, 202332:39
We need to talk about Ben Stokes, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah - ODI World Cup build-up

We need to talk about Ben Stokes, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah - ODI World Cup build-up

In this episode, Pranay Rajiv and Sahil Mathur look at Ben Stokes return from ODI retirement, Hardik Pandya's unfavourable transformation post captaincy and the much-awaited return of Jasprit Bumrah.


#CricketPodcast | #Podcast | #Cricket

Aug 18, 202316:04
Indian cricket's burning question - Who should be India's No. 4 for the World Cup?

Indian cricket's burning question - Who should be India's No. 4 for the World Cup?

"Who should be India's No. 4" is a debate that raged in the build-up and aftermath of the team's 2019 World Cup campaign. Four years have passed since, but the conundrum continues unabated, with the 2023 World Cup also on the horizon.


India captain Rohit Sharma had recently said that "nobody has come and settled themselves in" for the No. 4 spot. India has tried 11 players at No. 4 in ODIs since the 2019 World Cup, and yet the management, partly due to injuries to key players, seems to be nowhere close to zeroing in on a name.


Sportstar's Ayan Acharya and Dhruva Prasad, wrestle with the subject in this installment of Matchpoint Paradox.


#CricketPodcast #Podcast #IndianCricket #CricketNews

Aug 13, 202316:08
Asia Cup and World Cup teams coming together? Takeaways from WI tour, who's in contention and more

Asia Cup and World Cup teams coming together? Takeaways from WI tour, who's in contention and more

From middle order batting choices and the return of "KulCha" to India's pace arsenal tweaks, VS Aravind and Dhruva Prasad look at all the conversations surrounding India's Asia Cup and World Cup preparations.


#CricketPodcast | #Podcast | #IndianCricket

Aug 11, 202330:27
Cricket this week: Broad retires, Ashes grinds to a charged end; India stutters in West Indies

Cricket this week: Broad retires, Ashes grinds to a charged end; India stutters in West Indies

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, we look back at the recently concluded Ashes, India's takeaways from its ongoing tour of West Indies and the highs and lows of the Deodhar trophy.


#Sportstar #CricketPodcast #Podcast

Aug 04, 202331:30
Cricket this week: Victory or entertainment? The philosophical question surrounding Bazball

Cricket this week: Victory or entertainment? The philosophical question surrounding Bazball

VS Aravind and Dhruva Prasad look at the ongoing Ashes and explore the questions the five-match series has thrown up for the hosts.


#Ashes #CricketPodcast #SportsPodcast #Podcast

Jul 28, 202320:51
Indian cricket's trajectory ahead of Asia Cup, ODI World Cup; the resilience of 'Bazball' and more with Deep Dasgupta
Jul 21, 202329:40
Matchpoint Paradox | Jake Lush McCrum, Rajasthan Royals on why the franchise wants to invest in women's cricket

Matchpoint Paradox | Jake Lush McCrum, Rajasthan Royals on why the franchise wants to invest in women's cricket

Competitive franchise cricket is no longer a man's world. With the WOMEN'S BIG BASH, the now defunct Kia super league, and the current Hundred putting women's cricket in the spotlight, opportunities for fresh talent to break through and the game to find newer takers are growing by the day. Another addition towards this end is the Women's Caribbean Premier League and the quirky 6ixty tournament currently underway in  St Kitts & Nevis. 

One element bringing these developments and India closer is Rajasthan Royals CEO, Jake Lush McCrum. The IPL franchise joins Kolkata Knight Riders as the 2nd Indian franchise to dabble in the CPL, going out as Barbados Royals in this ecosystem. 

McCrum spoke to Sportstar's Shayan Acharya on prioritizing fan experience, what diving into the proposed Women's IPL seems like, and more. 

#RajasthanRoyals #WomensCricket #CricketPodcast

Aug 24, 202224:48
India's greatest cricketing victories E08 - Dilip Doshi on beating the strongest visiting England side in 1981 at Wankhede
Aug 16, 202243:16
India's greatest cricketing victories E07 - Shivlal Yadav on 1979 win over Pakistan at Wankhede

India's greatest cricketing victories E07 - Shivlal Yadav on 1979 win over Pakistan at Wankhede

In this episode of India's Greatest Cricketing Wins, we catch up with veteran offspinner Shivlal Yadav as we revisit a special victory India pulled off over neighbour and fierce rival Pakistan in Mumbai back in 1979. 

Vijay Lokapally speaks to the player-turned-administrator about that Test match, the state of spin bowling in India's cricketing ecosystem, why coaching never came up on Yadav's radar, and much more. 

Listen in. 

E01 ft. CD Gopinath: bit.ly/CDGopinath
E02 ft. Farokh Engineer: bit.ly/FarokhEngineer
E03 ft. Karsan Ghavri: bit.ly/KarsanGhavri
E04 ft. Madan Lal: bit.ly/MadanLal
E05 ft. Yajurvinder Singh: bit.ly/YajurvinderSingh
E06 ft. Syed Kirmani: bit.ly/Syed_Kirmani

From Eden Gardens to Perth - India’s greatest Test victories: bit.ly/3K1OX49

#CricketPodcast | #Podcast | #Cricket | #IndianCricket | #MatchpointParadox

Jul 12, 202244:02
Ranji Trophy final: Madhya Pradesh's joy, Chandrakant Pandit's revenge

Ranji Trophy final: Madhya Pradesh's joy, Chandrakant Pandit's revenge

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Ayan Acharya is joined by KC Vijaya Kumar, sports editor of The Hindu to discuss the Ranji Trophy final where Madhya Pradesh beat Mumbai. From what this means for the domestic scene, to the standout storyline of MP coach Chandrakant Pandit who fulfilled a long-lasting dream, tune in to this episode for the complete lowdown of the summit clash.

RESOURCES:

Madhya Pradesh wins maiden Ranji Trophy title, beats Mumbai by six wickets in final: https://bit.ly/3a3uBej
Chandrakant Pandit: ‘Felt I had to give something back to MP’: https://bit.ly/3ugEw72
Chandrakant Pandit's commitment, sincerity impacts everybody around: Jagdale - https://bit.ly/3QWAafb
Same ground, different story for Pandit’s Madhya Pradesh: https://bit.ly/3OR5Osz

#RanjiTrophy | #DomesticCricket | #Cricket | #IndianCricket | #CricketNews 

Jul 01, 202223:50
Cricket this week: India's South Africa performance throws interesting selection questions; Should Ranji Trophy tailor format to fan enjoyment?

Cricket this week: India's South Africa performance throws interesting selection questions; Should Ranji Trophy tailor format to fan enjoyment?

On Matchpoint Paradox this week, Ayan Acharya, Ashwin Achal and Amol Karhadkar discuss the many selection takeaways from India's recently concluded T20I series against South Africa and some chatter in Ranji Trophy circles about making the games more engaging and competitive for a viewer ahead of the final. 

For our complete Ranji coverage, visit: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/
For our women's sports podcast, visit: https://spoti.fi/3pEdQux

#Podcast #CricketPodcast #Cricket #RanjiTrophy

Jun 23, 202234:24
India's greatest cricketing victories E06 - Syed Kirmani on India's win over Australia in Bombay in 1979

India's greatest cricketing victories E06 - Syed Kirmani on India's win over Australia in Bombay in 1979

For a wicketkeeper, taking six catches in your debut Test match is quite an impressive way to get people to sit up and notice you. 

Syed Kirmani has always worn his heart on his sleeve and that's brought him accolades and brickbats in equal measure. He was also an important part of a remarkable win India registered against Australia in 1979 in Bombay where Kirmani scored his maiden Test century 

In this installment of India's Greatest Cricketing Wins, the veteran keeper talks about that game, the ups and downs in his career and why talking about his parents always brings tears to his eyes in a candid chat with Sportstar's Vijay Lokapally. 

Do listen in.

E01 ft. CD Gopinath: bit.ly/CDGopinath
E02 ft. Farokh Engineer: bit.ly/FarokhEngineer
E03 ft. Karsan Ghavri: bit.ly/KarsanGhavri
E04 ft. Madan Lal: bit.ly/MadanLal
E05 ft. Yajurvinder Singh: bit.ly/YajurvinderSingh

From Eden Gardens to Perth - India’s greatest Test victories: bit.ly/3K1OX49

#CricketPodcast | #Podcast | #Cricket | #IndianCricket | #MatchpointParadox

Jun 21, 202259:07
IPL Media Rights Auction - Star, Viacom win rights; BCCI's windfall, impact on Indian cricket ecosystem

IPL Media Rights Auction - Star, Viacom win rights; BCCI's windfall, impact on Indian cricket ecosystem

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reaped a total revenue of ₹48,390 crore through Indian Premier League’s (IPL’s) media rights. At the end of intense bidding over three days through e-auction, BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced the winning bidders on Tuesday.

Star India has bagged the television rights for ₹23,575 crore, while the Viacom 18-led combine has been awarded the digital rights for Indian sub-continent at ₹23,758 crore. The rest of the world rights were divided between Viacom 18 and Times Internet Ltd. for a total figure of ₹1,057 crore. 

RESOURCES:

1. IPL second-most valued sporting league in the world in terms of per match value: bit.ly/3mVj6Il
2. IPL media rights: Star India wins TV for Rs 23,575 crore, Viacom gets digital for Rs 23,758 crore: bit.ly/3HtnkAv

#IPL | #Cricket | #Podcast | #CricketPodcast | #IPLTelecast | #IPLRights | #Sports | #SportsPodcast | #SportsNews 


Jun 15, 202232:07
IPL media rights auction - Who is bidding? Estimated figures, what to expect - Sportstar x The Hindu Businessline

IPL media rights auction - Who is bidding? Estimated figures, what to expect - Sportstar x The Hindu Businessline

The Indian Premier League is not new to astronomical monetary numbers, viewership, interest and crowds. The 15th season which just ended a week ago saw some big bidding amounts and player salaries, massive audiences for games and larger-than-life performances too. 

Now, the IPL is turning its attention to another space with scope for big numbers - the media rights auction. This is what we'll dive into in this episode of Matchpoint Paradox.

READ THE STORY HERE:  bit.ly/38WrK69

Ft. Amol Karhadkar and Meenakshi Verma Ambwani

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Jun 07, 202214:44
IPL 2022 League stage roundup: Reviewing the top four, where the others fell short

IPL 2022 League stage roundup: Reviewing the top four, where the others fell short

On Matchpoint Paradox this week, Shayan Acharya and Amol Karhadkar discuss the league stage of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League and a look at the four teams moving into the knockouts this week. 

For our complete Ranji coverage, visit: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/
For our complete Women's cricket coverage, visit: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/womens-cricket/
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#Podcast #CricketPodcast #Cricket #IPL2022 #IPLPlayoffs 

May 23, 202231:58
India's greatest cricketing victories E05 - Yajurvindra Singh on India's 1977 win over England in Bengaluru

India's greatest cricketing victories E05 - Yajurvindra Singh on India's 1977 win over England in Bengaluru

In this episode of India's Greatest Cricketing Wins, Vijay Lokapally speaks to Yajurvindra Singh about a famous win against England in Bangalore in the 1976-77 season. 

Subscribe to this show so you don't miss a single episode from this exclusive series. 


E01 ft. CD Gopinath: bit.ly/CDGopinath
E02 ft. Farokh Engineer: bit.ly/FarokhEngineer
E03 ft. Karsan Ghavri: bit.ly/KarsanGhavri
E04 ft. Madan Lal: bit.ly/madanlal

From Eden Gardens to Perth - India’s greatest Test victories: bit.ly/3K1OX49

#CricketPodcast | #Podcast | #Cricket | #IndianCricket | #MatchpointParadox

May 18, 202247:25
India's greatest cricketing victories E04 - Madan Lal on India's 1974 win over West Indies in Kolkata

India's greatest cricketing victories E04 - Madan Lal on India's 1974 win over West Indies in Kolkata

It's one thing to have an achievement like the 1983 World Cup on your resume. But it's a whole other deal to start your career with a match-winning performance against an intimidating and, at the time, world-beating West Indian side at home in your first year in international cricket. 

Our guest in this episode has seen it all - the struggles, the rise, the highs, and the obstacles Indian men's cricket has gone through, as a player, coach and selector. In this episode, we catch up with World Cup winner Madan Lal.

E01 ft. CD Gopinath: bit.ly/CDGopinath
E02 ft. Farokh Engineer: bit.ly/FarokhEngineer
E03 ft. Karsan Ghavri: bit.ly/KarsanGhavri

From Eden Gardens to Perth - India’s greatest Test victories: bit.ly/3K1OX49

#CricketPodcast | #Podcast | #Cricket | #IndianCricket | #MatchpointParadox

Apr 29, 202236:00
Cricket This Week: Legacy teams flounder, new franchises make hay in the sun - IPL 2022, Women's T20 Challenge updates

Cricket This Week: Legacy teams flounder, new franchises make hay in the sun - IPL 2022, Women's T20 Challenge updates

On Matchpoint Paradox this week, Ayan Acharya, Santadeep Dey, and Dhruva Prasad discuss the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League and the performances in the league along with a roundup of developments in Indian cricket this week. 

For our complete Ranji coverage, visit: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/
For our complete Women's World Cup coverage, visit: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/womens-cricket/
For our women's sports podcast, visit: https://spoti.fi/3pEdQux

#Podcast #CricketPodcast #Cricket #WomensCricket #IPL2022 

Apr 27, 202219:34
Cricket this week: Australia Women are World Cup champions again, Ross Taylor bids farewell, IPL 2022's first impressions

Cricket this week: Australia Women are World Cup champions again, Ross Taylor bids farewell, IPL 2022's first impressions

On Matchpoint Paradox this week, Amol Karhadkar, Shayan Acharya and Vijay Lokapally discuss the recently concluded Women's ODI World Cup, Pakistan's possibilities to continue hosting international cricket, Ross Taylor signing off from the international stage, and their first impressions of the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League. 

For our complete Ranji coverage, visit: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/
For our complete Women's World Cup coverage, visit: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/womens-cricket/
For our women's sports podcast, visit: https://spoti.fi/3pEdQux

#Podcast #CricketPodcast #Cricket #WomensCricket #WomensWorldCup #RossTaylor #IPL2022

Apr 06, 202232:33
India's greatest cricketing victories E03 - Karsan Ghavri on India's 1981 win over Australia in Melbourne

India's greatest cricketing victories E03 - Karsan Ghavri on India's 1981 win over Australia in Melbourne

India has some fond memories of playing cricket down under, a few of those are stellar victories too. In this episode, Vijay Lokapally catches up with veteran Indian cricketer Karsan Ghavri about a particularly special victory in Melbourne in 1981 - from his own performance in the game, being received at the airport by Sir Donald Bradman, making Greg Chappell his bunny, and more.


E01 ft. CD Gopinath: bit.ly/CDGopinath
E02 ft. Farokh Engineer: bit.ly/FarokhEngineer
From Eden Gardens to Perth - India’s greatest Test victories: bit.ly/3K1OX49


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Apr 01, 202232:40
IPL 2022 opener CSK v KKR recap - Day of comebacks; Dhoni's charge going in vain and an elaborate transition phase

IPL 2022 opener CSK v KKR recap - Day of comebacks; Dhoni's charge going in vain and an elaborate transition phase

#CricketPodcast | #IPL2022 | #CSK | #KKR | #ShortPodcasts | #CricketPodcast | #Cricket | #IPL

Mar 27, 202210:15
Cricket this week: IPL returns for 2022 season- CSK v KKR - New captains, new era?

Cricket this week: IPL returns for 2022 season- CSK v KKR - New captains, new era?

Irrespective of the personnel, the two captains with the team sheet in their hand for the toss around dusk will surely signify the dawn of a new era in IPL.

Content: Amol Karhadkar
Voice over and edit: Lavanya Lakshmi Narayanan

Follow Sportstar's IPL coverage here: sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/

#IPL2022 | #CSK | #KKR | #ShortPodcasts | #CricketPodcast | #Cricket | #IPL 

Mar 26, 202202:34
Ranji Trophy phase 1 group stage round-up: Who impressed, who didn't

Ranji Trophy phase 1 group stage round-up: Who impressed, who didn't

On Matchpoint Paradox this week, Shayan Acharya is joined by Amol Karhadkar, Dipak Ragav and Dhruva Prasad to discuss how the Ranji season is progressing. 

For our complete Ranji coverage, visit: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/
For our complete Women's World Cup coverage, visit: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/womens-cricket/
For our women's sports podcast, visit: https://spoti.fi/3pEdQux

#Podcast #CricketPodcast #Cricket #IndianCricket #Ranjitrophy

Mar 12, 202223:42
Cricket this week: How the Ranji season is shaping up, Kohli's 100th Test and an open Women's World Cup

Cricket this week: How the Ranji season is shaping up, Kohli's 100th Test and an open Women's World Cup

On Matchpoint Paradox this week, Lavanya Lakshmi Narayanan is joined by Amol Karhadkar, Dipak Ragav, Lalith Kalidas and Shayan Acharya to discuss how the Ranji season is progressing, updates from the men's international calendar, Virat Kohli's big 100th Test and the Women's ODI World Cup. 

For our complete Ranji coverage, visit: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/
For our complete Women's World Cup coverage, visit: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/womens-cricket/
For our women's sports podcast, visit: https://spoti.fi/3pEdQux

#Podcast #CricketPodcast #Cricket #ViratKohli #WomensCricket #WomensWorldCup #IndianCricket 

Mar 04, 202255:54
Cricket this week: The Saha saga, Ranji Trophy returns, Women's World Cup draws near

Cricket this week: The Saha saga, Ranji Trophy returns, Women's World Cup draws near

Ayan Acharya and Amol Karhadkar join Lavanya Lakshmi Narayanan in this episode of Matchpoint Paradox to discuss the latest from cricket this week - from the return of the Ranji Trophy after over 700 days, the Wriddhiman Saha controversy and India's preparations ahead of the Women's World Cup. 

Check out our special series - India's Greatest Cricketing Victories

E01 ft CD Gopinath (On India's first ever Test win n 1952): https://bit.ly/3LYK11i

E02 ft Farokh Engineer (On India's series win against England in 1971): https://bit.ly/3rVTApT

Tweet to us at @Sportstarweb and share your thoughts about our podcast. 

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Feb 24, 202237:13
India's greatest cricketing victories E02 - Farokh Engineer on India's 1971 series win in England

India's greatest cricketing victories E02 - Farokh Engineer on India's 1971 series win in England

In 1971, India has tamed the British cricket lion in its den. It was a historic day when India beat England in the third and final Test by four wickets with 205 minutes to spare at the Kensington Oval, to clinch the series 1-0. One of the fulcrums of the Indian effort at the Oval was Farokh Engineer. Now 83, the veteran Indian cricketer looks back at that memorable victory with fondness as he joins Vijay Lokapally in this episode. 


E01 ft CD Gopinath on India's first ever Test win - bit.ly/CDGopinath
Latest weekly episode - Lowdown on the IPL 2022 Mega Auction - bit.ly/iplauctionlowdown

Report of this match published in The Hindu on August 24, 1971 - bit.ly/3oUHLyt

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Feb 17, 202234:04
Loose purse strings, new rules dictate favourites at 2022 IPL Mega Auction? Team-wise review

Loose purse strings, new rules dictate favourites at 2022 IPL Mega Auction? Team-wise review

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Vijay Lokapally, Amol Karhadkar and Shayan Acharya join Lavanya Lakshminarayanan and recap the highs and lows of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. What do you make of the squads after the auction? Tweet to us at @Sportstarweb and share your thoughts. 

Links referred to in the podcast - 

Interview with Aakash Chopra: https://youtu.be/QCsPoGtaKh8
E01 of India's Greatest Cricketing Victories: https://bit.ly/3HQt4DV

#CricketPodcast #IPL #IPL2022 #IPLAuction #IPL2022Auction 

Feb 15, 202249:49
India's greatest cricketing victories E01 - CD Gopinath remembers India's first ever Test win

India's greatest cricketing victories E01 - CD Gopinath remembers India's first ever Test win

In this brand new series where we revisit some of India's most cherished cricketing victories, we start at the country's first win in Test cricket history. 

We go back 70 years to a historic moment at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai where, after 20 years and 24 Test matches, Vijay Hazare captained India to its first win in the format beating England on February 10, 1952. 

Coimbatorao Doraikannu Gopinath is the only surviving member of that Indian side and sat down for a freewheeling chat with Ayan Acharya, taking us back in time to his own challenges in making it to the Indian Test team, that memorable win and how Indian cricket itself changed thereafter. 

Read the story here: bit.ly/3b61dR9
Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/mB7Sgke7TiQ
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Feb 10, 202201:41:16
Decoding Virat Kohli's decision to step down as Test captain - Relax! He has NOT retired yet

Decoding Virat Kohli's decision to step down as Test captain - Relax! He has NOT retired yet

Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally are back on Matchpoint Paradox and in this week's episode, the trio look at Virat Kohli's decision to step down from Test captaincy, its implications and the challenges it poses for Rahul Dravid going forward.

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Jan 16, 202226:40
Cricket this week: India's Protean test, a lopsided Ashes, controversial Indian squad for Women's World Cup and more

Cricket this week: India's Protean test, a lopsided Ashes, controversial Indian squad for Women's World Cup and more

Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally are back on Matchpoint Paradox and in this week's episode, the trio look at India's Test series decider against South Africa, an underwhelming Ashes and a special win for Bangladesh against New Zealand.

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Jan 11, 202228:05
Cricket this week: The Rahane-Pujara conundrum, Test cricket returns to Wankhede, IPL 2022 buzz begins

Cricket this week: The Rahane-Pujara conundrum, Test cricket returns to Wankhede, IPL 2022 buzz begins

Shayan Acharya and Vijay Lokapally discuss the takeaways and selection conundrums from the ongoing India vz New Zealand Test series and the talking points from the IPL 2022 Retention exercise in this week's episode. 


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Dec 03, 202126:46
What did we gain from the India vs New Zealand white ball tour? - Of strategy, workload management and too much cricket

What did we gain from the India vs New Zealand white ball tour? - Of strategy, workload management and too much cricket

Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally are back on Matchpoint Paradox and in this week's episode, the trio look at India's whiteball series against New Zealand, the ongoing Test series and all the personnel changes made in the Indian cricket landscape in between it all.
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Nov 26, 202128:60
Cricket this week: Azeem Rafiq gives cricket a reality check, Australia checks another box with T20 World Cup triumph

Cricket this week: Azeem Rafiq gives cricket a reality check, Australia checks another box with T20 World Cup triumph

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Ayan Acharya and Amol Karhadkar revisit the takeaways from the T20 World Cup and Australia's maiden triumph in addition to other major updates from the world of cricket this past week.

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Nov 17, 202118:40
T20 World Cup - England, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan fight for title; New innings begins for Rahul Dravid

T20 World Cup - England, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan fight for title; New innings begins for Rahul Dravid

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Ayan Acharya and Amol Karhadkar review the latest from the T20 World Cup and other major updates from the world of cricket this past week.

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Nov 10, 202123:17
Cricket this week: Nervous India trying to break into T20 World Cup semifinal race

Cricket this week: Nervous India trying to break into T20 World Cup semifinal race

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Ayan Acharya and Amol Karhadkar review the latest from the T20 World Cup and other major updates from the world of cricket this past week.

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Nov 03, 202122:13
Cricket news this week: Action off the field dominates T20 World Cup, IPL gets two new teams

Cricket news this week: Action off the field dominates T20 World Cup, IPL gets two new teams

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Ayan Acharya and Amol Karhadkar review the latest from the T20 World Cup and other major updates from the world of cricket this past week.

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Oct 27, 202119:12
Cricket this week: CSK's triumph, T20 World Cup carnival begins

Cricket this week: CSK's triumph, T20 World Cup carnival begins

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Shayan Acharya, Ayan Acharya and Vijay Lokapally look back at the cricketing action from the week gone by - from CSK's title triumph to the season's implications for the mega auction. Amol Karhadkar and Ayan Acharya take us through the latest from the T20 World Cup.

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Oct 27, 202141:36
Cricket this week: Is it KKR's year?

Cricket this week: Is it KKR's year?

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Shayan Acharya, Ayan Acharya and Vijay Lokapally look back at the cricketing action from the week gone by - from India's tour Down Under to KKR's resurgence in IPL2021.

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Oct 13, 202130:08
Manchester Test marred by COVID scare, a familiar face returns to the Indian World Cup set up

Manchester Test marred by COVID scare, a familiar face returns to the Indian World Cup set up

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally discuss the Manchester Test that was not to be, a very familiar face returning to the Indian World Cup set up and more. 

This episode was recorded before Virat Kohli's captaincy announcements

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Sep 20, 202123:10