Best Cricket Nostalgia Podcasts (2025)

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Reverse Swept Radio 185: the greatest English keeper, re-discovering memorabilia, and Stump Cricket 33:43

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy puzzles over a forgotten childhood poster, and Toby applauds Wisden taking the gloves off. "Mind you he wasn't massive, so you could probably print him on A3." FROM THE ARCHIVES (09'20): Stump Cricket, or Podex "At its core this is an issue with the length of time you spent pulling out tree roots." THE REVIEW (19'00):…

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Reverse Swept Radio 184: farewell to the Gabba, a new documentary on Afghan's women, and a wallchart arrives 28:38

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: An announcement about the next chapter in the history of the Gabba (play Olympic cricket there, then knock it down); Andy's summer begins when his county wallchart arrives. "My oldest daughter made a move for it, and while I am usually tolerant of her playing with my dearest property, in this case I had to say 'No, this is…

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Reverse Swept Radio 183: a cricketing kidnap, a delicious memoir, and a new father gets back into the game 32:00

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy's brother revives a promising career, and Toby wonders whether cricket and politics can ever be entirely separated. "It may astonish you, but he's actually better than me." FROM THE ARCHIVES (08'04): The Curious Tale of Billy Midwinter - The Kidnapped Cricketer "WG Grace dragged him bodily out of the Lord's pavilion a…

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Reverse Swept Radio 182: Frank Worrell, bespoke girls' kit, and the last day of the 2010 County Championship 30:22

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Maiden's new female cricket kit, and encounters with the game in Vikram Seth's A Suitable Boy “I will absolutely be selling my daughters on the idea that cricket is the finest way to waste a large chunk of one's life, but it's far better when that message is being communicated by their peers ." FROM THE ARCHIVES (10'10): T…

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Reverse Swept Radio 181: innovative methods to dry cricket pitches, and Darren Lehmann's move to county cricket 31:09

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Darren Lehmann embarks on a County Cricket chapter, and Toby attempts to pass on the flame to a new generation “We’re recording 60 years to the day since possibly the most one-sided match in first class cricket history: a victory by an innings and 851 runs." FROM THE ARCHIVES (10'15): The strange beginnings of the super so…

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Reverse Swept Radio 180: a touching message, green-washing cricket, Karachi 2000, and a Sandpapergate documentary 34:31

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy receives a message from a listener, and Toby ponders whether cricket's efforts to reduce carbon emissions may have some unintended consequences "As a podcast host, it makes you feel very differently about the whole enterprise." FROM THE ARCHIVES (12'00): England's victory in the dark: Karachi 2000 "England would later…

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Reverse Swept Radio 179: fantasy cricket, the Canterbury Lime, and a delightful slice of nostalgia 33:55

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy plays fantasy cricket, and Toby comes across some retro technology on the train "I went to take out my headphones, and then my ear was caught by the message coming out of his phone." FROM THE ARCHIVES (10'15): The Canterbury Lime: Cricket's most famous tree "That particular rule is completely rational, but something o…

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Reverse Swept Radio 178: cricket in Larkin, an Indian cricket scam, and donating Cricketers to a good cause 29:27

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy donates his Cricketers to a good cause, and Toby ponders the Shakib al Hasan scandal. "There's a bandaged batsman sitting in hospital leafing through my old magazines." FROM THE ARCHIVES (08'54): Cricket in the poetry of Philip Larkin "'...an Odeon went past, a cooling tower, and someone running up to bowl...'" THE RE…

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Reverse Swept Radio 177: banning left-handers, overhearing discipline in action, and Duncan Hamilton's latest book 36:52

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy overhears a conversation about cricket discipline; Toby plays in a family grudge match "The pavilion had the most perfectly positioned loo." FROM THE ARCHIVES (10'00): When Left-Handers were in danger of being banned from the game "Most things you Google, you get pages and pages of results. For the Academy of Statisti…

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Reverse Swept Radio 176: a day in the Lord's pavilion, Derek Underwood's finest moment, and a T20 hitman 32:49

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy and Toby spend a day in the Lord's pavilion "We can't let this go without talking about the picnic provision." FROM THE ARCHIVES (08'30): Underwood triumphs in the nick of time - 5th Ashes Test at The Oval, 1968 "There were apparently knitting needles being used to dig holes for drainage." THE REVIEW (19'20): Hitman f…

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Reverse Swept Radio 175: the Lord's long room, Felix White's cricketing memoir, and the precursor to DLS 34:17

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy makes his debut in the Long Room, and Toby reflects on Jimmy Anderson's retirement "Harry Brook came past joking about handwarmers. This was an April day much more winter than spring." FROM THE ARCHIVES (10'28): The Precursor to DLS: the Average Run Rate Method "Under the Average Run Rate Method, the target was 61. If…

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Reverse Swept Radio 174: French cricket's ghost leagues, Liam Dawson stops trying, Sonny Ramadhin is stopped 35:31

1y ago35:31

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: French cricket levels up, and Liam Dawsons resigns from trying to play test cricket "The Ghost Cricket Leagues of France - a superb title for anything, really." FROM THE ARCHIVES (10'50): The Unstoppable Sonny Ramadhin is stopped "His 588 deliveries over 98 overs remain the most balls bowled in a first-class innings." THE …

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Reverse Swept Radio 173: an English leggie in Zimbabwe, the first tied test, and an insider account of Aus vs India 36:48

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy reports back from the Logan Cup, and Toby enjoys the small (and futile) parts of Sunday cricket "Clearly the Reverse Swept Radio coffers will be extensive enough to fly me back to Australia every three weeks to record the podcast?" FROM THE ARCHIVES (11'00): the Tied Test between Australia and India, 1960 "Richie Bena…

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Reverse Swept Radio 172: cricket under the bedclothes, trying to save a painting for the nation, and Warne at Hampshire 34:36

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Reflecting on the West Indian victory against Australia "So I woke up last Sunday morning in a Gothic temple, as you do." FROM THE ARCHIVES (10'50): Benjamin West's The Cricketers, and the battle to take the painting to the US "One bat is being leant on like a walking stick, the other has been discarded on the floor." THE …

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Reverse Swept Radio 171: Aus v Pak at the SCG; the story of the fourth stump; and cricket in South America 34:54

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy ponders the lot of the groundstaff of waterlogged British pitches; Toby reports back from day 1 of the SCG test "You presumably need a super super blotter, when it comes to a flood." FROM THE ARCHIVES (10'50): When Cricket Added a Fourth Stump: the innovations of Cricket Max "This is a niche question: where do you tak…

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Reverse Swept Radio 170: a walk-out after one ball, Mark Butcher on the history of Black English cricketers, and the most miserable innings 32:19

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy becomes a Middlesex member, and Toby finds himself hopelessly out of his depth "We have a running joke that our shirts are our best player. This has come back to bite us in the arse: bonus points for wearing the same shirt got us promoted up a division." FROM THE ARCHIVES (11'10): The One Ball Walkout: Transvaal vs th…

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Reverse Swept Radio 169: a summer without cricket, the finest Australian you’ve never heard of, and a new Harry Pearson book 40:27

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy reflects on a rare summer without cricket, and Toby enjoys Mark Ramprakash's insights into England's woeful World Cup "To lose me and Sir Alastair in just a few weeks would be a lot for the nation to take." FROM THE ARCHIVES (13'48): The Greatest Australian Cricketer you've never heard of: Greg Mail "Perhaps the secre…

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Reverse Swept Radio 168: New Zealanders in Bristol, Warne vs Dravid and a Bodyline radio play 34:25

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy makes a first visit to Nevil Road and Toby reflects on post-captaincy careers "In my head, Misbah-ul-Haq had to go for it. In reality, he could have done it in singles." FROM THE ARCHIVES (12'10): When Warne and Dravid met by the Solent "He is eventually undone by legspin - but not by Warne." THE REVIEW (22'10): The E…

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Reverse Swept Radio 167: Cricket in Japan, cricket in a field, and cricket in a timeless test 29:38

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy plays cricket in a field in Kent, and Toby enjoys Afghanistan v Pakistan "The other great advantage: compared to a proper game, the wait for a post-match pint is much shorter." FROM THE ARCHIVES (07'50): A potted history of cricket in Japan "And then the penny dropped, and I realised that all along he had been talking…

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Reverse Swept Radio 166: The Lord’s Hum, rediscovering a Bazball innings from a century ago, and reviewing Stumped the play 33:43

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: For the third episode in a row, Andy visits Lord's, and Abdullah Shafique pulls off an impossible catch "Maybe short legs around the world are cursing Shafique for resetting expectations for what short legs can be." FROM THE ARCHIVES (11'20): Ted Alletson's 189 in 1911 "Play restarted at 2:15 and Alletson was out at 2:55. …

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Wanindu Hasaranga: The star of Asia Cup 2022 Victory 6:34

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In this final episode of Season 1, RJ Roshan shares the life story of Wanindu Hasaranga who has been awarded the Player of the series in the Asia Cup 2022 recently. How did his transformation from a seam bowler to a spinner happen? Tune in to this episode to know more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Dinesh Karthik: One Of The Greatest Comeback Stories 8:38

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Dinesh Karthik never lost hope, even after two consecutive poor IPL seasons, he was picked by RCB in IPL 200 and what happened next is now the talking point everywhere. In this episode, RJ Roshan talks about one of the greatest comeback stories. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Jhulan Goswami - The Chakdaha Express of Women's Cricket 7:16

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Jhulan Nishit Goswami is an Indian international cricketer and the former captain of the Indian national women's cricket team. How did she find her way into cricket and who inspired her to play? Tune in to this episode to relive Jhulan's iconic performance in 2012 vs Australia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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HarmanpreetKaur - Indian Cricket team captain's story 9:33

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In this episode of Chain Khuli ki Main Khuli, HarmanpreetKaur, the Indian Cricket team captain Shares her life story. He will also talk about India vs. Australia 2017 cricket match, where she scored 171 Runs in only 115 Balls. Tune in with RJ Roshan to know more.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Smriti Mandhana - An Inspiration for So Many Indians 6:51

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Smriti Mandhana from Maharashtra went from being a neighbourhood cricketer to becoming the only Indian to win ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year Award twice. In this episode, RJ Roshan talks about her recent performance in the Commonwealth Games and how she hit it out of the park against Pakistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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A match-winning knock to remember for life by Axar Patel 8:06

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In this episode, host RJ Roshan Shetty talks about the recent player of the match in the 2nd ODI of the India vs West Indies series - Axar Patel. Tune in to this episode to know how his journey unfolded in cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fever FM - HT Smartcast

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Rishabh Pant - The X Factor In Indian Cricket 9:02

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Born and brought up in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, the player was fascinated with cricket right from childhood. Due to a lack of infrastructural opportunities, he had to move from one city to another. He is the third-youngest Indian to score a triple century in first-class cricket. Another record he holds is that of scoring the fastest century in Ranji T…

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The Unstoppable Jonny Bairstow 7:19

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A right-handed wicket-keeper batsman known for his aggressive batting, Jonathan Marc Bairstow is the first English batter to score 3 consecutive centuries in one-day internationals. Bairstow is the son of former England keeper David Bairstow. Jonny's Recent performance in the second Test against New Zealand caught many eyeballs. Tune into this epis…

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Stuart Broad- England's Second Highest Wicket Taker 9:48

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Known for his wicket-to-wicket dictation since his debut in 2007, Broad's in-swinging deliveries have unsettled the best. Stuart Broad started his cricket journey as an opening batsman. However, he resorted to bowling because he did not want to stand around all day on the field. Having performed well at the U-19 level, Broad was selected to play in…

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Story Of Indori Boy- Rajat Patidar 6:39

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Rajat Manohar Patidar, popularly known as Rajat Patidar is an Indian Cricketer born on 1st June 1993 in the city of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. He is a right-handed batsman known for his ability to score big and send the ball outside the boundary line regularly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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1st player to dismiss Sachin Tendulkar for a duck in Ranji Trophy - Bhuvneshwar Kumar 6:05

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In this episode, RJ Roshan narrates the story of Indian Swing Expert Bowler - Bhuvneshwar Kumar. How did Sachin Tendulkar unintentionally end up playing a big role in Bhuvi's career and what took him to reach the National Cricket Team? Tune in to know now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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From Indore to India: The story of Avesh Khan 7:14

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Avesh Khan has been impressive consistently for quite a few years now wheater be it IPL or the chances he has been given in the Indian Cricket Team. But how did it all start? Who motivated the pacer to continue and how did Rahul Dravid play a crucial part in his life? Tune in with RJ Roshan to know more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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The unplayable Rashid Khan 7:04

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In this episode, RJ Roshan celebrates the full-power player Rashid Khan whose terror we all witnessed in IPL 2022. He might not have taken many wickets but the fact that everyone was looking to defend him speaks a lot about his class. What else he has achieved in his career and what are some of the unknown facts about his life? Tune in to know more…

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Hardik Pandya - The Rockstar 8:26

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Born in a middle-class family, Hardik has always dreamed of winning the big one! Maybe it is this dream that led him here. Pandya- an all rounder player, made an impressive return to cricket and capped it off with the elusive Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy as a captain. Tune in with RJ Roshan, as he takes us through the journey of The Rockstar!…

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Umran Malik- IPL 2022`s Fastest Bowler 8:05

3y ago8:05

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Sunrisers Hyderabad pace sensation Umran Malik has been the cynosure of India's 18-member team for the impending five-match T20I series at home against South Africa. The youngster has been the talk of the season and has also been rewarded for his impressive performance in the ongoing 2022 Indian Premier League with a maiden India call-up, a selecti…

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Sweeping the floor to sweeping the bails: The story of KKR's Rinku Singh 9:58

3y ago9:58

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Born in a lower-middle-class family in Aligarh, Rinku Singh saw his father deliver LPG cylinders to make ends meet. What else he did do to make his name in the cricketing community? Listen to this episode as RJ Roshan narrates Rinku Singh's story from sweeping the floor to sweeping the bails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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Brian Charles Lara - The greatest Batsmen Of All Time 10:28

3y ago10:28

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Brian Charles Lara - The greatest Batsmen Of All Time, a Trinidadian former international cricketer. During the 4th test against England in 2004, Lara recorded the highest individual score in a Test innings after scoring 400 not out at Antigua and the highest number of runs in a single over in a Test match of South Africa in 2003. Tune in with RJ R…

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All about India's World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten 10:21

3y ago10:21

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Gary Kirsten, a South African cricket coach and former cricketer who has coached the Indian Cricket Team along with the South African Cricket team. Kirsten played 101 Test matches and 185 One Day Internationals for South Africa between 1993 and 2004, mainly as an opening batsman. Surprisingly he played all his matches with his left hand while he pl…

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Kumar Sangakaara - Greatest Batsmen Of All Time 7:47

3y ago7:47

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In this episode of Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii, RJ Roshan talks about, the former cricketer and captain of the Sri Lankan national team, 'Kumar Sangakkara'. He is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. During his 15-year international career, Sangakkara scored 28,016 runs across all formats of international cricket. Tune in to know more…

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IPL 2022 : Gujrat Titans Head Coach Ashish Nehra aka Nehra Ji 8:20

3y ago8:20

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One of the greatest bowler that India has produced. The man who managed to hit off 44 wickets in 17 test matches & 157 wickets in 120 ODIs for team India. Created a historical spell during the World Cup 2003.Tune into this Episode for RJ Roshan to find out much more about this legendary coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…

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IPL 2022: Delhi Captials Head Coach Ricky Ponting aka Punter 8:47

3y ago8:47

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Widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. He is considered the most successful captain in international cricket history, with 220 matches won overall from 324 matches with a winning ratio of 67.91%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fever FM - HT Smartcast

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IPL 2022 Special: Most successful coach - Mahela Jayawardene 10:42

3y ago10:42

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In this episode, RJ Roshan decides to pick not any batsmen, not any bowler but the coach instead who generally don't get the spotlight. The host talks about the most successful coach of IPL - Mahela Jayawardene who has been phenomenal in his own cricketing days and now spreading wonders by being the coach of Mumbai Indians. Learn more about your ad…

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Mai Jhukega Nahi - Sir Ravindra Jadeja 8:57

3y ago8:57

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In this episode, RJ Roshan talks about the Superstar All-rounder of Indian Cricket - Sir Ravindra Jadeja. The host talks about how commentator Sanjay Mangerekar marked a question mark on Jadeja's abilities, the early days of his cricketing journey and how he transformed himself. Tune in to relive Jadeja's recent performance vs Sri Lanka! Learn more…

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Korbo Lorbo Shreyas Iyer 8:24

3y ago8:24

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In this episode, RJ Roshan talks about the rising superstar of Indian Cricket - Shreyas Iyer. The host talks about his early days, his IPL journey and how he has been appointed a new role in a new team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fever FM - HT Smartcast

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Tribute to Shane Warne 13:16

3y ago13:16

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In this episode, RJ Roshan remembers and pays tribute to the Australian cricket great and the greatest leg-spinner of all time, Shane Warne. He was not only the greatest leg-spinner but an icon, who revived the art of spin bowling in the 1990s. Tune in to know more about his journey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Most Expensive Uncapped Player in IPL 2022 8:13

3+ y ago8:13

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The highest wicket-taker of Delhi Capitals 2019, becomes the most expensive uncapped player of IPL 2022. Lucknow Super Giants snapped him for 10 Cr. Tune in with RJ Roshan, as he shares more about his consistent journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fever FM - HT Smartcast

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Ishan Kishan - Mumbai Indians Highest Bid 8:57

3+ y ago8:57

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Captain of India's squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, becomes IPL 2022's most expensive auction buy. Mumbai Indians secured - Ishan Kishan for a whopping 15.25 Cr. Tune in to know more about Chota Packet Bada Dhamaka as RJ Roshan shares a glimpse about his revolutionary journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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The U-19 World Cup Winning Captain - Yash Dhull 8:24

3+ y ago8:24

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Team India's Under 19 men's team captain Yash Dhull has given India its 5th U-19 World Cup. Tune in now to know about his path-breaking journey into the world of Cricket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fever FM - HT Smartcast

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A new star in town- Ravi Bishnoi 6:47

3+ y ago6:47

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In this episode, RJ Roshan talks about the young leg-spinner from Jodhpur - Ravi Bishnoi. Tune in now to hear his journey, right from his under 16 rejections to his entry into the Indian Cricket team. This episode isn't the one to be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The modern day wall of India - Cheteshwar Pujara | 123 vs Australia 9:53

3+ y ago9:53

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On the occasion of Cheteshwar Pujara's birthday, RJ Roshan looks at his top knock of 123 runs in Test cricket. How Puji played a crucial knock with the tailenders of the team and helped India to win in Australia? Tune in with Roshan to witness the full-power innings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…