Best Sarthak Sharma Podcasts (2025)

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Analyzing the Ongoing Women's Cricket World Cup: Mayank and Sarthak's Perspective 1:04:26

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The ongoing Women's ODI World Cup, currently being hosted in India and Sri Lanka, stands as the focal point of our discussion today. In an engaging conversation, co-host Mayank welcomes esteemed journalist Sarthak Dev, who provides insightful commentary on the tournament's dynamics amidst the backdrop of rain delays and the impressive performances …

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The Legacy of Cheteshwar Pujara: A Cricketer's Journey 1:09:21

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The international retirement of Cheteshwar Pujara marks a significant milestone in the landscape of Indian cricket, as he steps away from the sport after an illustrious career that has spanned over a decade. Throughout this episode, we delve into the ramifications of his retirement, reflecting on his pivotal role as a stalwart in the Test format, p…

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Irresistible meets Immovable: England vs India Series Wrap-Up 1:07:46

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The conclusion of the Test series between England and India has yielded a thrilling exchange of emotions for both teams and their supporters. Hosts Benny and Mayank provide their immediate reactions, encapsulating the exhilaration and disbelief that accompanied India's remarkable fightback to secure a draw in the series. The episode delves into the…

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Cricket and the Media: A Discourse on Coverage and Responsibility 1:05:09

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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 p…

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Battle of the Wickets: England's Resilience Against India's Young Brigade 1:06:13

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The ongoing Test series between England and India has presented a riveting spectacle of cricketing prowess, with the series currently poised at 2-1 in favor of England. This episode features a comprehensive discourse between host Mayank and guest Ben, who delve into the nuances of the series, highlighting the youthful Indian team's formidable chall…

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Unraveling the World Test Championship: Insights with Ben Brettell 1:06:15

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Hosts Benny and Mayank engage in an in-depth discourse regarding the World Test Championship (WTC), welcoming back special guest Ben Brettell to lend his insights. The episode's primary focus revolves around the inherent flaws within the WTC's current structure, particularly its contrasting methodology compared to traditional Test rankings. We delv…

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Rohit Sharma: A Retrospective on a Career of Unfulfilled Potential 1:02:43

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The retirement of Rohit Sharma from Test cricket marks a significant moment in the landscape of Indian cricket, followed by Virat Kohli's own retirement. In this discourse, we explore the implications of Rohit's departure, reflecting on his illustrious yet enigmatic career, characterized by flashes of brilliance juxtaposed with bouts of inconsisten…

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From Dominance to Departure: Kohli's Impact on Test Cricket 45:33

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Virat Kohli's recent retirement from Test cricket marks a significant turning point in Indian cricket, and we delve into the implications of his abrupt departure from the format. In this episode, we analyze the context surrounding Kohli's departure alongside that of Rohit Sharma, both of whom have been stalwarts in the Indian Test lineup. We explor…

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Analyzing the Surprises of IPL 2025: A Deep Dive with Mayank and Abhaye 37:02

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Mayank and Abhaye engage in an insightful discourse concerning the recent developments within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. They delve into team performances, highlighting the surprising trajectories of franchises such as Delhi Capitals, who initially displayed promise but are now grappling with inconsistencies, and Mumbai Indians, whose re…

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The IPL 2025 Landscape: Teams in Turmoil and Rising Stars 57:04

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The latest discourse on the Indian Premier League 2025 unfolds with hosts Benny and Mayank as they delve into the unexpected developments of the tournament thus far. Central to our dialogue is the disconcerting performance of traditionally dominant teams, specifically the Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, both languishing at the bottom of the…

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Dhoni Rages Against The Dying Light - An IPL Roundup 1:10:05

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The ongoing IPL season has elicited a fervent discourse among hosts Benny and Mayank, who engage with special guest Ben Brettell to delve into the intricacies of the tournament. A salient point of discussion revolves around the contentious issue of pitch preparation and its implications for teams seeking home advantage. The hosts explore the contra…

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Sixers and Spinners: IPL 2025's Round 1 Unwrapped 49:43

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Hosts Benny and Mayank delve into the exhilarating realm of IPL 2025, encapsulating the fervor of cricket enthusiasts as we reflect upon the remarkable performances witnessed in the initial matches of the season. We commence by celebrating the culmination of our first century of episodes, a milestone that underscores our enduring passion for the sp…

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Unraveling India's Triumph: A Deep Dive into the 2025 Champions Trophy 1:02:59

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A comprehensive analysis of the recently concluded 2025 Champions Trophy reveals the remarkable journey of Team India, culminating in their triumphant victory under the astute leadership of Rohit Sharma. Throughout the tournament, India displayed an unparalleled level of consistency, remaining unbeaten and demonstrating a depth of talent that has b…

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Cricket's Skill Revolution: Insights from Mayank and Arnav Jain 58:36

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The conversation between host Mayank and guest Arnav Jain delves into the profound transformation of cricketing skills over the past two decades, illuminating how both batting and bowling techniques have evolved significantly. Arnav articulates the notion that the current cricketing landscape is markedly distinct from that of the early 2000s, prima…

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Unveiling the Champions Trophy: Insights from Cricket Expert Gaurav Tripathi 1:09:19

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The Champions Trophy is upon us, and in this episode, we delve into the intricacies of this prestigious tournament with a keen focus on the dynamics of the competing teams. Host Mayank engages in a substantive dialogue with Gaurav Tripathi, sub-editor at Cricket.com, as they explore the strengths and weaknesses of the various squads, dissecting the…

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Bowled Over: Celebrating Ravichandran Ashwin's Legendary Career 1:13:41

10M ago1:13:41

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Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement from international cricket marks the end of an era for Indian cricket, and this episode delves deep into his illustrious career. The hosts Benny and Mayank, along with special guest Shayan, explore the nuances of Ashwin's contributions to the game, from his remarkable bowling feats to his strategic mind on the field…

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Gully Gully - Behind the Scenes of the 2023 World Cup: Aditya Iyer's Memorable Stories 1:07:11

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This podcast episode features author Aditya Iyer discussing his book, "Gully Gully," which chronicles his experiences traveling across India during the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Iyer shares captivating anecdotes and insights into the remarkable performance of the Indian cricket team, highlighting that this squad boasted not only a stellar batting lin…

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Talking Cricket Analytics with Soham Sarkhel 1:00:05

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CricViz senior broadcast analyst Soham Sarkhel joins The Last Wicket's Mayank to discuss his journey in cricket broadcasting, his roles with HawkEye and Cricviz, the evolution of technology within the sport and much more. Soham Sarkhel | Career highlight to get the chance to work with Ian Bishop and others in the comm box. What an absolute legend h…

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Checking in on Pakistan Cricket with Assad 1:01:48

1y ago1:01:48

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Special guest Assad (Assad (@CoverDriveCric) / X) is back on the Last Wicket to discuss the latest happenings in Pakistan cricket and what lies ahead. We talk about the constant upheavals, flailing performances, state of domestic cricket and much more.By Cricket Guys

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A Peek into the Indian Cricket Team's Engine - A Data Analyst's Story 50:28

1y ago50:28

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Himanish is back to talk about his brief foray into working with Rahul Dravid and the Indian Men's Cricket team over a heady 23-month period. Himanish Ganjoo (@hganjoo_153) / X Deep Point | Himanish Ganjoo | SubstackBy Cricket Guys

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Ashwin Has The Streets 49:03

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The Last Wicket duo is joined by founding member of the pod - Himanish to discuss Indian spin legend Ravi Ashwin's book "I Have The Streets - A Kutty Cricket Story". We discuss what the book reveals about what sets Ashwin apart from his peers, the perceptions about his attitude and constant innovations, what the future holds for Ashwin, and much mo…

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Future of American Cricket with Aaman Patel 57:31

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Special guest Aaaman Patel (Aaman Patel (@APSportsNews_) / X) joins The Last Wicket to talk through an eventful phase of cricket in the USA - the recent T20 World Cup and the ongoing second season of Major League Cricket. We talk about his journey to becoming a commentator in American cricket, the US team's campaign in the World Cup, the outlook fo…

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Cricket and Documentaries 1:29:24

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The Last Wicket boys are joined by Prashant DP to discuss cricket documentaries - best, worst and everything in between. We discuss our personal favorites, the stories and agendas they contain, the relevance of documentaries in sports, and our wishlist for potential cricket documentaries. Links Prashant DP (@prashantdptweet) / X Prashant DP – Mediu…

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The Battle for Cricket's Calendar in the Brave New World 1:15:01

1+ y ago1:15:01

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Special guest Aryan Surana joins the Last Wicket duo to discuss the Future Tour Program (FTP), the impact of franchise cricket on the cricketing calendar, ideas for finding a balance between the economics of the game, franchise cricket, and international cricket. Bonus: some ranting on the Real Big Bash League aka IPL. Links Re-defining cricket's c…

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Royal Challengers are Winners and Bazballers are Brought Back to Earth 1:16:35

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The Last Wicket duo is joined by Kartik (@EliteCynic) once again - this time to break down the year in cricket so far. We discuss the recent England men's tour of India, RCB lifting winning their maiden title in the WPL, the BCCI contracts fracas, and the amusing Bangladesh-Sri Lanka rivalry. ---------------------------------------- Music from #Upp…

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Shastri and Dravid - A Song of Fire and Ice 1:32:59

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For the first episode of 2024, The Last Wicket duo are joined by Nikhil Popat aka @CricCrazyNiks to talk about the contrasting tenures of the Indian men's erstwhile and current coaches - Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid. We discuss their approaches to man-management, tactics and vision, their highs and lows, and what their stints mean for the immediat…

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2023 - A Look Back 1:18:32

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The Last Wicket hosts discuss the highlights of cricketing action in 2023, including the continuing march of T20 leagues around the world, the progress of women's cricket, the eventful Men's Ashes series, India's stumble at the final hurdles in the WTC and World Cup, and much more.By Cricket Guys

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Australia, India and the Cup of Destiny 1:15:35

2y ago1:15:35

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The Last Wicket duo is joined by alumnus Nish (@Cerebrohemius) and special guest Kartik (@elitecynic) to process the great big Australian upset as India went down at the (World Cup) final hurdle in Ahmedabad. We talk about the triumph of Australian grit over Indian excellence in the 2023 World Cup final, what's next for Team India, the standout per…

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A Dissection of Hitting Techniques with Stuart McErlain-Naylor 48:28

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Host Mayank is joined by Sports Biomechanist Stuart McErlain-Naylor to break down his study on the relationship between hitting techniques and ball carry distance in cricket. They talk about the evolution of biomechanics in cricket, key parameters in assessing ball carry distance, differences between men's and women's cricket concerning biomechanic…

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2023 Men's Cricket World Cup - A Pulse Check 1:17:31

2y ago1:17:31

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The Last Wicket duo is joined by Kartik (@elitecynic) to discuss the early stages of the ongoing 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup. We discuss the best contests so far, the players that have surprised and impressed us the most, what the story of the World Cup has been so far, and who the likely semifinalists would be based on the early exchanges. Link K…

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State of ODI Cricket with Yash Jha 44:45

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ESPNcricinfo producer/presenter Yash Jha joins host Mayank for a chat on the state of ODI cricket today. Topics of discussion include its relevance, declining games and tournaments, scheduling challenges and future of the format. Link Yash Jha (@jhayash) / X (twitter.com)By Cricket Guys

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Different Class: The Untold Story of English Cricket 53:19

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Historian Duncan Stone chats with host Mayank about this recent book - Different Class: The Untold Story of English Cricket. This book was shortlisted for the Cricket Writers Club 'Book of the Year' 2022 and the Sunday Times Sports Book Awards 'Cricket Book of the Year' 2023. “A modern-day John Arlott: uncomfortable but indispensable reading for th…

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Howdy, Cricket - Major League Cricket in the USA 40:30

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Freelance cricket journalist Cameron Ponsonby joins host Mayank to chat about all things MLC. The two discuss the success of the inaugural edition of the tournament, his role with the Washington Freedoms, areas for improvement, and what the future holds for the fledgling league. Link Cameron Ponsonby (@cameronponsonby) / X -------------------------…

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The Zimbabwe Story 37:44

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Zimbabwe cricket journo Adam Theo joins The Last Wicket to discuss Zimbabwe's recent stirring performances, the impact of Dave Houghton and senior players on the upswing in results, what cricket means to the country, and what the future holds for Zimbabwe cricket. Links Adam Theo🇿🇼🏏 (@AdamTheofilatos) / Twitter…

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India's WTC Woes - A Special with the Armchair Cricket Podcast 1:13:55

2+ y ago1:13:55

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TLW Host Mayank guests on the Armchair Cricket Podcast to discuss the recently concluded WTC final with host Ajit. They review India's performance, selection questions and Shubman Gill's discontent, while also taking a look at the ongoing Ashes and contract brouhaha over in New Zealand cricket. Links 🏏Armchair Cricket Podcast 🎧 • A podcast on Spoti…

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12 Balls of IPL Mayhem - A Deconstruction 1:10:21

2+ y ago1:10:21

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The Last Wicket takes a ball-by-ball look at the last overs of the Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants games in the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League.By Cricket Guys

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The Miracle Makers - A Book Review with Tareque Laskar 1:09:44

2+ y ago1:09:44

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Tareque Laskar joins The Last Wicket gang to discuss the new book authored by Bharat Sundaresan and Gaurav Joshi - The Miracle Makers. We discussed some fascinating anecdotes from the book, the relationship between the authors and the Indian team which resulted in remarkable insights, the young talents that shaped an unlikely win overseen by a batt…

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Radha Talks Ball - The Women's Premier League 49:39

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Freelance journalist and founder of She Talks Ball - Radha Lath Gupta joins The Last Wicket to break down the inaugural Women's Premier League. We talk about the historic occasion and resulting fan engagement throughout the tournament, the contrasting fortunes of the Indian players and the overseas stars, the lessons learned by rising domestic tale…

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Coaching Beyond: R Sridhar’s Days with the Indian Cricket Team 1:03:39

2+ y ago1:03:39

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Host Mayank is joined by Kartik Kannan (contributor at Cricket.com) to discuss former India fielding coach R Sridhar's recent book - Coaching Beyond. They discuss fascinating anecdotes from Sridhar, his impact on India's fielding during his tenure, the team-up with Ravi Shastri and Bharat Arun, and what the book will be remembered for in the years …

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Sultan - Wasim Akram's Memoir 1:05:28

2+ y ago1:05:28

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Assad Hasnain joins The Last Wicket to discuss Wasim Akram's new book - Sultan. We discuss if the book has had any impact on Akram's legacy and Pakistan cricket, the revelations from it - both surprising and unsurprising, what the dynamics between Akram and his contemporaries tells us about the challenges that the Pakistani team of that era had to …

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Of Small Town Heroes and National Captains - Kapil and Dhoni 1:00:55

2+ y ago1:00:55

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Veteran writer and journalist Ayaz Memon joins The Last Wicket to talk about two legends of Indian cricket: Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. We discuss the imprint they left on the teams they led, their journeys from humble beginnings to World Cup winning captains, the personal traits that set them apart and what their tenures can advise current and future …

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What Lies Ahead for South Africa 52:40

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Writer and story-teller CS Chiwanza joins host Mayank to discuss cricket in South Africa - the talent pool in the country, varying performances across formats, the role of the cricket administration in improving team performance, and the latest T20 league in South Africa. Links C. S Chiwanza (@CSChiwanza) / Twitter Stumped! | C. S Chiwanza | Substa…

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What's Up, Pakistan? 1:04:38

3y ago1:04:38

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Cover Drive podcast's Assad Jaffer joins The Last Wicket hosts to talk Pakistan cricket. We spoke about Pakistan's recent struggles in test cricket, the rollercoaster experience that is being a Pakistan fan, the return of Sarfaraz Ahmed (and Shahid Afridi), and of course the epic duel between Ramiz Raja and Najam Sethi. Links Assad (@CoverDriveCric…

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Talking Under-19 Women's Cricket with Daniel Beswick 1:10:54

3y ago1:10:54

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Daniel Beswick - Co-Founder of Emerging Cricket, and Digital and Editorial content contributor for the ICC - joins The Last Wicket to talk all things Under 19 Women's Cricket. We discuss why we should be excited about the first edition of the ongoing under 19 women's World Cup, the emerging cricketing talent in Indonesia and Rwanda, the participati…

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In the Batting Booth with Toby Radford 40:22

3y ago40:22

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Highly acclaimed international batting coach Toby Radford joins Mayank for a batting workshop to discuss his transition from player to coach, coaching approach specialized for youngsters compared to experienced hands, mixing net sessions with skills training, his work with the 2012 T20 World Cup winning West Indies team and much more. Links Toby Ra…

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Lunch with Lee 39:12

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Former Australian cricketer Shane Lee joins The Last Wicket to chat about his new podcast series "Lunch with Lee", the evolution of mental health awareness in cricket over the years, Australia's T20 woes and much more. Links Shane Lee (@atlunchwithlee) / Twitter Welcome to Lunch with Lee SIX AND OUT- Can't Bowl Can't Throw - YouTube --- Send in a v…

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Talking Cricket Structure in India with Jamie Alter 44:10

3y ago44:10

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The Last Wicket team is joined by the multi-talented Jamie Alter (journalist, writer, actor, YouTuber, anchor and so on) for an in-depth conversation on the structure of cricket in India. We discuss the pathways from clubs and academies to domestic teams, the structure of school cricket in various regions of the country, how the IPL has changed the…

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Fast Bowling Masterclass with Ian Pont 48:42

3y ago48:42

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Former player and fast bowling coach Ian Pont joins Mayank take a deep dive into the art of fast bowling and discuss the 4-tent peg approach that Pont pioneered, it's effect on speed and reducing the rate of injuries, and the evolution of technique in fast bowling. Pont also discusses his experience of working with all types of bowlers, ranging fro…

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Talking Biomechanics in Cricket 42:21

3y ago42:21

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Human Movement specialist and Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics - Dr. Paul Felton joins host Mayank for a freewheeling discussion on the role of biomechanics in cricket. Paul talks about how he got hooked into cricket, the difference in biomechanics between the men’s and women’s game, the acceptance of cricket biomechanics at the international level,…

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The Art of Wicket Keeping 43:26

3y ago43:26

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ECB Level 3 Advanced Coach Josh Sivier joins host Mayank for a deep dive on all things related to wicket keeping. We discuss the importance of feet movement for keepers, grabbing takes down the leg side, what the best wicket keepers do on a consistent basis, and much more. Follow Josh on Twitter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot…