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Max, Tony and Nitin bring to you Episode 138 of Bits and Pieces, covering uncoverable cricket from Pakistan (which was not televised), at uncoverable grounds in Canada (that had soaked, zigzag outfields), and other things that did not happen - such as Sanju Samson's transfer to Chennai Super Kings. Stay tuned to learn about the vagaries of Duke's balls, Shreyas Iyer's satirical sartorial sense, and filmic philanthropic nonsense, Jay Shah's ascension to cricket's (second) biggest job and much more.This podcast is Shakib Al Hasan's get out of jail free card, and is free to listen, thanks to the glories of Moore's Law. Please write to us with your most outlandish conspiracy theories around the IPL. The best conspiracy theorists will be awarded with an English county. Please send in your comments, don't be lazy and say Mississauga Missus aayega.Follow us on X:1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket2. Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony3. Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci4. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins

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West Indies shudder to a series defeat against South Africa, collapsing spectacularly from winning positions. Bits and Pieces asks the tough questions - why are we so nostalgic and sympathetic to a team that has broadly disappointed for over two decades? Discussions on the 100, strange officiating in the India Sri Lanka tie where the Super Over was 'forgotten', a colourful discussion on balls that will tickle you pink, lots of chuntering on the Duleep Trophy Squads, and the status of internet in Pakistan - all coming to you fresh on Episode 137 of the friendliest cricket podcast.

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Join Max, PDP, VaMu, Bisi and special guest (who does not appear) Krt as they bring you all the latest from Gambhir era, Ash na veri, and Puducherry.
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Join Iman, Bisi, and host Varun Murali as they bring you the distinction between thala and thalappakatti, the tension from the retention in the IPL, and the reason why wicket keepers are creating cricket weepers. All this and more in ep 135 of the friendliest cricket podcast.

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Bits and Pieces somehow continues into its 134th week on the trot, and Sanju Samson must be quite miserable about this. The pod was recorded just as Samson made a rare appearance in the India XI, and in our extreme excitement for the man, may have ended up jinxing him into a first-ball duck a few hours later. From Joylord Gumbie, Joyless Gambhir, Sumaar Joseph, and Chamari Athapattu, we have all the major cricketing heroes of the week covered. We marvel at SKY's versatility, and Max talks about more T20 leagues than you knew existed. This podcast features a vicious Adam Zampa googly, a logical puzzle that isn't quite first-class, and casts wild aspersions on Mike Atherton's prowess as a player.

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BroT, Hank and poDebutant, Vishal Shah, discuss the Ambani wedding, which was the most important event in Indian cricket this week. They then discuss, in passing, the Indian Team support staff setup, the india team selections for the Sri Lanka series and the coaching styles that have worked well for India. They also discuss, as always the crucial #8 position, a long-held Bits and Pieces tradition, before wrapping up with mentions of the England v West Indies series and the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup…Follow us:

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Choppy, Max and VaMu say hello and welcome to Gautam Gambhir as coach of the India cricket team. They farewell Jimmy Anderson. And also talk about India's games in Zimbabwe. Along the way, R. Ashwin is a casualty!

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SHOW NOTES:

1. Grumpy Gambhir is new Team India head coach: https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/why-did-bcci-select-gautam-gambhir-as-india-s-head-coach-no-kkr-winning-ipl-2024-trophy-didn-t-matter-11720780301778.html

2. Grumpy Gambhir's selection criteria: https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-makes-selection-criteria-clear-right-after-replacing-rahul-dravid-as-head-coach-6089597

3. Grumpy Anderson Retires: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13176931/james-anderson-retires-with-victory-as-england-thrash-west-indies-by-an-innings-in-first-test-at-lords

4. Drive By Shooting on the Pod of Ashwin being at the "top of his game": https://x.com/CricCrazyJohns/status/1809526060192555422

5. Review of Ashwin's new (1 of 25) book, "I Have The Streets" -- https://www.thehindu.com/books/books-reviews/cricketer-ashwin-india-spinner-new-book/article68276277.ece Help your friends discover this podcast :-) https://linktr.ee/bitsnpieces

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In Mumbai, India gave its cricketing heroes a massive and spontaneous reception to mark their memorable World Cup triumph. Vipul from the Bits and Pieces gang - a North Stand Gang regular, and a major patron of live sport - was one of the 1000s of people who thronged the streets of Mumbai and found their way to the Wankhede, braving rain, crowds, unsympathetic police, dehydration, lost footwear and other pitfalls to celebrate with the team. In this episode, Vipul joins Nitin and Tony to recount his experiences, as we continue to bask in the glory of India's win and briefly look ahead to the post Dravid era.Find us on social media:1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket2. Vipul: https://twitter.com/Sporty_Baba3. Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony4. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins

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After 4024 days, India end their ICC tournament drought in incredibly dramatic fashion in Barbados. An ending that you could not have scripted, for Rohit, Kohli and Dravid. A redemption arc for Hardik that no one saw coming. A reaffirmation of Bumrah's legend status. A SKY moment whose magnitude will be felt for years. We are still pinching ourselves to confirm that we didn't dream this whole thing up. What a World Cup! What a finish!

Fittingly, it is a Royal Rumble of a Bits and Pieces episode featuring Hank, Tony, Nitin, Nishit, Prashant, PGK, Iman, Varun Murali, Varun Venkatesh, Max da Vinci and Murali Satagopun. We are almost certain we have left someone out... Please watch the podcast and let us know in the comments!If you love the Indian team, give us 5 stars and hit the Bell Icon!

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We originally wanted to record this episode on the weekend, since we expected Semifinal slots to be decided well before India played Australia. But as it transpired, we ended up recording in multiple installments on Monday, after India defeated Australia, and again on Tuesday following Afghanistan's magical sprint past Australia on the points table, dumping them and Bangladesh out of what is, arguably, the greatest World Cup ever!

Join us as we review the action as coherently as possible. Do listen till the end for the post Afg v Ban coda, and do share this episode with your friends. Please also let us know if you too are experiencing the strange Jay Shah gif bug that is afflicting our Whatsapp group.

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After a sizzling second week of the World Cup filled with close games, upsets, near-upsets and a teary farewell to New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka (and nearly England), Hank, Max, Nitin and Adi join the pod to wonder if this is going to be Afghanistan's year. What is Shubhman Gill's side business? Is South Africa practicing the anti-choke, and are New Zealand at the end of an era? How on earth did ICC manage to make it rain endlessly in America? Tune in for answers.

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Despite the ICC's best efforts with messed up pitches at strange venues, ticketing faux-pas, scheduling gaffes and comical broadcast deals, the first week of the T20 World Cup has been a low-scoring blockbuster featuring upsets, reversals and box-office Pakistan. As England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan lick their early - potentially tournament-ending - wounds, Hank, Chops, Tony and Nitin join the pod to review a memorable week.

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It's time for that flagship, marquee cricketing event ... that happens every year. No, we aren't talking about the IPL anymore (and so thank you god) - It's time for a World Cup, in the oddest corner of the world, at the oddest times of the day. As you reset your body clocks, here's a rare episode of Bits and Pieces that doesn't mention Ashwin or Rahul or Shardul or Dhoni... Join Hank, Adi, Max and Vikas as they blunder their way through the team rosters and make random predictions about the semi-finals. The only thing they seem to get right are Adi's softball quiz questions. Can you crack them?We are on Twitter at1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket2. Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci3. Hank: https://twitter.com/mohank4. Vikku: https://twitter.com/donquicksort

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As IPL 2024 winds down to anti-climactic conclusion, Tony, Chops, Bisi and Nitin come together to ponder the most important question of all - who has won the Fairplay Award (PS: We had to check). The gang chats about peculiarities such as the impact of luck in T20, the significance of an orange-clad leader who many thought was unbeatable in India falling short in a big contest in 2024, and just marvel the rare sight of Pat Cummins losing a final. We also review Season 3 of The Test, talk about Eng v Pak, SA v WI, and preview India's chances at the World Cup starting next week (yeah, no kidding) for the 783rd time.

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On the day after RCB poured sambar all over the sweet strawberries of CSK, the gang get together to cry/celebrate about the outcome of the best match of the season and the qualifiers to the IPL playoffs. Let's dive in with Max, PGK, Prashant DP, Tareque Laskar, Tony, and Varun Murali.
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When was the last time the media, the selectors, the commentators, or even the coach could speak their mind freely or take a hard call in relation to an Indian superstar? India's anchor-heavy T20 World Cup squad selection was followed closely by the Virat Kohli - Sunil Gavaskar spat, bringing back attention to the uneasy power that the holy cows of Indian cricket hold. Is this unique to India? To cricket? Are the fans to be blamed? Is there a way out? Sharda Ugra joins the gang this week to dissect why the stars reign supreme in the country of Amitabh Bachchan and Rajnikanth (and Amitabh Kant).Shownotes:1. Sharda's piece on the Kohli - Gavaskar tangle: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/a-virat-kohli-sunil-gavaskar-tangle-and-an-indian-cricket-reality-101715003613662.html2. Sharda's 2015 open letter to Kohli: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sharda-ugra-a-letter-to-virat-kohli-9516413. Sharda's piece on Shastri 2.0: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/come-to-think-of-it-whatever-happened-to-ravi-shastri-1-0-1223184Sharda isn't on Twitter (she's smart in so many ways), but we are:1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket2. Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos3. Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath4. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins5. PDP: https://twitter.com/prashantdptweet

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Tony, Chops and Nitin chat about the latest happenings in the unending IPL, and cast their deep focus on the strange edge-case that was witnessed at the end of SRH v RR, where Bhuvneshwar Kumar pinned Rovman Powell lbw, with two runs needed to win off the last ball. And now that the Indian team for the World Cup has been selected, our friendly panelists wonder wistfully about the glorious past weeks, when we could all still play selection predictions. Alas.Come for the banter, stay for Prashant DP's latest impeccable impressions, this time, of the CSK coach Stephen Fleming.Follow us on Twitter:1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket2. Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos3. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins4. Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony5. Stephen Fleming: https://twitter.com/prashantdptweet

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From book cricket to stick cricket to cheat mode, the scoring rates in IPL 2024 continue to soar out of the realms of anything we could have imagined. Max, VaMu and PDP come together in Episode 121 to explain how we are reacting to this nose-bleed inducing run-flation, and also 'why' we are reacting this way. This is a rare, reflective episode of Bits and Pieces, and aptly, we kick it off with Srinath Sripath mimicking Harsha Bhogle in a rare moment of frank self-reflection.

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Kookaburras in England, Kiwis in Pakistan ... and Ducks in India. As the IPL moves into mid-season madness, our knowledgeable friends assemble to kill many birds with one stone. We ruminate on Travis Head's special liking for opponents in shades of blue, the strange week in the life of Rishabh Pant, Jos Buttler's remarkable 100 v KKR, and a deep-dive into the unforgettable game between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings which, strangely, we all have forgotten. Will Ajit Agarkar follow the policy of Last In First Out (LIFO) when he picks India's squad for the T20 World Cup? Is Abdul Samad actually the Chennai martial arts mischief-maker Shihan Hussaini? Why bowlers? Answers to these vexing questions here.

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The answer is no, of course, but why let that come in the way of a buzzword filled headline for your podcast episode!

But no, seriously, in Episode 119, we come together and wonder if Bumrah is tough to play because of his PM-like tendencies. We also wonder whether India's T20 World Cup selections will be impacted by the national general election vote-bank politics. Iman is busy simping for Gill, while Tony as expected continues pimping for Sanju. In the company of Bro Tareque who repeats several questions that were answered in last week's episode which he clearly hasn't listened to, and Nitin who even more clearly hasn't been watching the IPL, Australian Adonis Adi tries to bring some cogency to proceedings.

Oh, and please don't miss the voice of Kapil Dev on the matter of Hardik Pandya v Rohit... So what if the said voice came from the throat of Prashant DP.

This podcast has never featured Subramaniam Badrinath. Until now.

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It's IPL season, so naturally Max, PGK, Varun, and Tony want to start the episode with the team selection for the T20 World Cup. Which Mahabharats characters will make the plane to North America? Also feat: the comedy in Bangladesh and Shreyas Iyer's investment. And finally, some IPL action.

Show notes:

Tony's piece on Sanju which led to them meeting: https://whereisbillwatterson.substack.com/p/the-confounding-clarity-of-sanju

RCB's Contributions to cricket : https://twitter.com/CSKian716/status/1776659162220650949

Murali Kartik's tongue twists: https://twitter.com/elitecynic/status/1727730120020959435

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Kaustubh Kumar returns to the pod after nearly a year and says "nothing has changed". The same folk are doubing down on the same views on most things. The episode, which is hosted by doubler-PDP features other regular "downers" VaMu, Sadagopan Murali and MohanK. They talk about the IPL, Kohli's "mediocrity", the Nagin Derby and captaincy problems that have spilled over from the IPL to Pakistan cricket! Tune in...

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SHOW NOTES:

1. KL Rahul impact subbed out: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2024-lsg-expose-ipl-playing-conditions-loophole-with-tricky-kl-rahul-naveen-ul-haq-impact-player-sub-in-pbks-match-101711868790461.html

2. Karthik Krishnaswamy on Mayank Yadav, the latest fast bowling IPL sensation... err... of this season:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/lsg-vs-pbks-can-we-have-more-of-mayank-yadav-the-exceptionally-quick-seamer-please-1427144

3. Did Pathirana do pranam/namaskaram to Thala Dhoni before bowling?

https://www.news18.com/viral/did-pathirana-take-ms-dhonis-blessings-during-ipl-match-cricket-fans-video-is-viral-8830901.html

4. Bangladesh review, the worst ever? Not quite:

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/worst-review-ever-bangladesh-turn-repeat-offenders-as-dreadful-drs-vs-sl-brings-memory-of-bizarre-virat-kohli-incident-101711795088671.html

5. How funny is this dropped catch by Bangladesh in the slips, where two of three fielders involved are wearing a helmet:

https://www.theroar.com.au/cricket/video/watch-pure-comedy-as-three-bangladesh-slip-fielders-drop-the-same-catch-in-relay-chaos-1341820/

6. More than half the Bangladesh team chase this ball to the boundary:

https://wisden.com/bangladesh-v-sri-lanka-2024/watch-entire-bangladesh-slip-cordon-chases-ball-to-boundary-in-sri-lanka-test

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Two bouncers per over, TV umpires sitting with directors, bright AF stumps, and some ridiculous cricket. As the IPL clown car drives past the first round of matches, you see the bits and pieces gang waving out of it.

Join Nitin, Srinath, Chops, Varun Venkatesh, and newest panelist - ex Cricinfo guy, and current writer of shows such as Family Guy, Farzi, Guns and Gulabs and more - Suman K, as they potter around pointlessly while laughing way too much.

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After 16 years, Royal Challengers Bangalore are champions. We lived to witness this fine day. Whodathunk!

Nitin, Max, VaMu and Brother T assemble soon after RCB's victory, to review a memorable second installment of the Women's Premier League. And with one week to go for the IPL, we wonder if the RCB boys will follow suit.

Also in this episode - Rachana Ramchand, who recently completed a two-week stint coaching rural school children in Nepal as part of the Cricket Without Boundaries initiative, narrates her heart-warming reflections via several stories of joy and hope.

Show notes:

1. Cricket Without Boundaries - a blog capturing the journey of the Nepal coaching stint: https://cwbblogs.com/nepal24/

2. Rachana's own post in the blog: https://cwbblogs.com/nepal24/2024/03/03/week-1-team-reflections/

3. Rachana's post on LinkedIn, with her reflections: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rachanaramchand_cricketwithoutboundaries-sportsfordevelopment-activity-7175543993676517376-78Xz

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On the wonderful occasion of R Ashwin's 100th test, the gang get together to finally deliver the long promised Cage Match. Join Tony, PGK, Srinath, Hank, and Chops as we talk about what we talk about when we talk about Ashwin talking about us talking about him. And also, a round up of the India England series, and the WTC standings.

This episode also features two Ash na tribute songs by the incredible Prashant DP, and the always heavylifting Hank.

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This week, Bits and Pieces goes deep into contract law and HR practices, and quite fittingly, we do this without the lawyer or the HR professional in our gang joining the pod. Our group randomly sympathises with Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer, randomly ridicules the Dharamsala 100th Test darlings Ashwin and Bairstow. And somehow foretells Shardul Bedex Thakur's incredible Ranji semifinal performance. Murali's Bedex rap and PDP's David Attenborough impression of the Bairstow Migration are worth the entry price for this episode, which by the way is 0.

Come for the bantz, stay for the hot-takes, and give us 5 stars, or else we'll terminate your contracts. Thank you.

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Show notes:

1. The Bairstow Migration Ft. David PDP Attenborough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1PHtndb5jE

2. What’s happened at the central contracts: https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/129667/shreyas-iyer-ishan-kishan-excluded-from-bcci-central-contracts

3. That Kane Williamson run-out: https://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1763423873838490032

4. McGrath spotted Wagenaar/Wagner/WagonR before the world did: https://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1224640238355566595

5. The PE teacher from Wayanad who’s changing WPL: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/wpl-2024-sajana-minnu-mani-asha-sobhana-wayanad-cricket-elsamma-baby-mumbai-indians-delhi-capitals-news/article67890682.ece

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Following India's stirring 3-1 series win over England in Ranchi, the gang assembles for take 112 of trying to explain Bazball. And we have two equally reliable takes on this pod - one delivered by Swami Nithyananda (voice acted by Mimicry Marauder Prashant DP), and one from our own Night-hawk Iman Pande, who joins the panel from under a blanket in a hotel bedroom in Bellandur to decode Bazball through Product Management analogies. Stay tuned for our usual Ash-Bash segment, a detailed breakdown of Hanuma-gate, and the Mumbai Indians Imbroglio, and a rip-roaring quiz on T20 franchise names.

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Shownotes:

1. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO LEFTOVER LASAGNE!!! https://linktr.ee/leftoverlasagne

2. Who was MS Dhoni's first Test wicket? https://www.iplt20.com/video/88781/m2-rps-vs-mi-player-mic-d-up-manoj-tiwary

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Moments after India's remarkable win at Rajkot, the crew assembles with boundless joy and schadenfreude, in fond remembrance of Bazball, whose Ashes will be carried in an urn in the back pocket of Jonny Bairstow for the rest of his playing days. Bits and Pieces celebrates the arrival of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan, the latest recruits from the (Navi) Mumbai school of batting. But what's a BnP episode that doesn't make random detours? We end the episode by talking about Sourav Ganguly's role in the birth of Bazball, and the difference between KKR and CKR (Calcutta Knight Riders). Please enjoy all our usual segments - The R Ashwin troll section, the Srinath Sripath imitation of Harsha Bhogle corner, and the prediction of the next XI because why not cul-de-sac.

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Shownotes:

1. England expects that every man will do his duty: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England_expects_that_every_man_will_do_his_duty

2. A banger of a tweet that exemplifies England's shock and awe over the fact that the rest of the world has thrived since Empire: https://x.com/pjux/status/644971803354513408?s=20

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Is Shreyas Iyer injured? Is he dropped? Is he rested? Is he acting? Is Kaviya Maran the greatest T20 franchise owner in history? Who is Ollie Robinson? Why does he have a podcast that's rated so poorly that it resembles a puff-of-dustbowl pitch? Why is Rehan Ahmed allowed near a microphone? Does Quentin Tarantino own a T20 side called the Deadly Vipers? Is Chattisgarh a Ranji team? Are Vijaykanth Viyaskanth and Vyshak Vijay Kumar the same person? Is there a Potchefstroom franchise in the SA20? Tune in for all these questions in Episode 110, and let us know the answers. You can tweet us:

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Tony, Bisi, Nitin and SpamMo come together to review India's hard-fought win to draw level in Vizag, on the back of Jaiswal's fine 200 and Jasprit Bumrah's ascension to immortality. The gang spends a lot of time discussing Bairstow's face, Stokes' dreams, Shoaib Bashir's luggage, Ashwin's totem, Root's form and India's selection troubles.

Also, a recurring segment in the podcast now - Srinath Sripath's impressions of Harsha Bhogle. And to this, we add a new doozie: Prashant DP's reimagination of Tamil cinema's immortal 'other banana conundrum', except it features Geoffrey Boycott and Ian Botham. You read that right.

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What a start to a summer of grief, and the Shamar of joy... Bisi, Sandy, Srinath, Murali and Chops get together on the day of Bazball's first win on Indian shores and a Windies' win for the ages at the Gabba to cry, feel angry, smile, guffaw, break heads and crack jokes while constantly pointing and laughing at Ashwin's fielding, and AB de Villiers' ridiculous new ideas to 'improve' the game. And - a bonus epicmax clip of Srinath Sripath pulling off the most audacious Harsha Bhogle impression ever.

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Shownotes:

1. The great BC Lara can't hold back his tears after a miraculous win at the Gabba for the Windies: https://twitter.com/MarkHoward03/status/1751507132372111479?t=k47FSoyKcBrxIzrMdNxVWg&s=19

2. Neither can the fantastic CL Hooper: https://twitter.com/BenCameron23/status/1751506262393782634?t=9mgkP7TadjvkLyGQ_BK01Q&s=19

3. A truly out-of-their-minds discussion between Kevin "Switch Hit" Pietersen and AB De "360" Villiers: https://twitter.com/KP24/status/1748803502195806235?t=ETj-jNwhx6zD0vNNM-tCDQ&s=19

4. How's that for a first Test wicket celebration from the wonderful Kevin Sinclair?: https://twitter.com/7Cricket/status/1750825771151614034?t=0ZaGoHEUOiBtqoGoWKA10w&s=19

5. How's that for a player review for the LED bails! Well played, Hodge! https://twitter.com/FoxCricket/status/1751205776696524883?t=JBO8UqZ3_jDWMHfRK4-SmA&s=03

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In Episode 107, Bits and Pieces continues its Pulitzer-worthy investigation into the state of cricket pitch manufacturing, outfield preparation and stands manufacturing as the American venues for the 2024 T20 World Cup get into a race against time, logic and sense to be ready in time for the ICC's big event. Also, an in-depth look into various Indian squads for various formats of cricket, some of which have been announced and some of which haven't (to be clear, we are referring to the squads here, and not formats of the game). In addition to compelling conversations on Bazball's impending India debut and West Indies' troubles in Australia, we also ask the most important question in cricket: Is it time Harsha Bhogle stopped tweeting?

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Shownotes:

1. When Bill Brown was worried about Kardar Mankading him: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-england-1948-61329/oxford-university-vs-australians-352987/full-scorecard

2. Sky Cricket interviews Johnny Grave, CEO of Windies Cricket: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/west-indies-cricket--58370831

3. The anatomy of an American disaster loading at the upcoming T20 World Cup: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/never-done-before-adelaide-oval-s-key-role-in-new-york-s-t20-world-cup-pitches-1417224

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At one point Tony says "We've been talking for 20m and only Rachna has made any sense" (edited out). At another point Tony whines on like a pork "chop" about Sanju Samson not making the "cut" (edited out). And for some part of the pod Tony self edits himself out of the pod on account of a power-cut. In between all of this, Chops, Bisi, Rachna, VaMu, SandyG and Tony talk about "cricket without borders", fielding in the IPL, over-reliance on data, selection methods, the Afghanistan ODIs, the upcoming India-England series and much more....

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Bisi: https://twitter.com/bisibelebhaatSHOW NOTES:

1. The IPL in Jan is flying high even before the IPL has begun - https://x.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1746482773916033474

2. Chappelli thatha doesn't like any of his time wasted when he's watching a Test - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/why-aren-t-we-making-a-bigger-deal-of-the-slow-pace-of-play-in-test-cricket-1416516

3. Johnson and Kelly, and Faf du Plessis bringing up some outrageous catches to start off 2024 - https://x.com/robelinda2/status/1746102830258414042?t=0s4MadG6g_fmP2t9Mdyeng&s=09 and https://x.com/SA20_League/status/1746170663667188205?t=MJf4LOnzsHqwY6ttvL9ncw&s=09

4. Jemi Rodrigues on the bane right now that is India W fielding and catching - https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricket-videos/rodrigues-our-fielding-hasn-t-been-up-to-standard-1415270

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6. Weirdest coin toss ever! EVER! https://twitter.com/FanCode/status/1745323088613630133

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It's year 3 of Bits and Pieces, and on episode 105 Tony, PGK, Mohan, Murali, Tareque and surprise guest Iman talk about how the balance of the universe is maintained, about the primacy of Presidents and Secretaries, of the team that turned up for Bihar, and why England is correct in bringing a Chef to India. Join the gang for the sublime and the ridiculous. And tell a friend.

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As 2023 winds down, catch the gang in a mood that is equal parts dark and humorous. There's a bit of looking back with dollops of recency bias thrown in and there's a bit of looking forward with pessimism and optimism jostling with each other for screentime in a set of moving pictures called imagined reality. Time is a circle, they say and the circle of Centurion has made us none the wiser. Oh, and don't miss the many in-jokes that all of you are in on, dear listeners and the needles that are ready to pierce your bananas. Here's to bits and pieces of everything that's good sprinkled across 2024 for all of us and Sanju Samson!

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Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci

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Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins

Adi: https://twitter.com/adi1112

Show Notes:

Notytony's quest for Bill Watterson throughout the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup:

https://whereisbillwatterson.substack.com/p/one-day-stand
https://whereisbillwatterson.substack.com/p/tantalus-finalus
https://whereisbillwatterson.substack.com/p/peace-plus-the-hooting

CSA decides to send SA C team to NZ for Men's Tests: https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3842534

Looks like the Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is all set to outdo the Men's ODI World Cup 2023 but in not such a good way: https://twitter.com/PeterDellaPenna/status/1741435794290520356?t=okrQjzzV3WtsJ5jyerKvXA&s=19

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It's been a glorious week, one in which Sanju Samson has scored a scintillating century to win India an ODI series in South Africa. So, Max, Varun, and Tareque get together to discuss everything else. From Punjab Paddlers' Shashank redemption, to Hyderabad's Hyper bids, we've got you covered. Join us this holiday season for all the action from the world of cricket, and a deconstruction of the IPL auctions and teams, that's as long and entertaining as the IPL itself.

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Just when we thought we'd covered every possible angle there was to the Hardik Pandya transfer story, Mumbai Indians named him as captain, setting tongues wagging across the board, including in our esteemed panel which asks the exclusive question that no one else thought about: Have Mumbai appointed the right Pandya brother? Hardik-gate reminds us of Pakistan in the 90s; Pakistan's Test team getting pulped in Australia reminds us of India in the 90s; And India's ODI selection reminds us of Pakistan all the time... We celebrate these Samjhautha Express parallels with a wonderful Mohan Krishnamurthy remix of the F.R.I.E.N.D.S title track that hopefully won't get us copyright strikes. Somewhere along the line, our panel gives you the most incisive India v England Women's Test analysis anywhere out there (no kidding), and absolutely no coverage of England v West Indies and New Zealand v Bangladesh (no kidding again).

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Shownotes are on an extended break. In the meantime, we have asked VaMu to ensure that KL Rahul fills in for shownotes.

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In this episode, Bits and Pieces takes guard afresh after completing a fine 100. We ponder the metaphorical implications of Mushfiqur's soft-handling the ball, Buttler's disastrous run as ODI captain, and Pakistan's comical preparation for their next hammering in Australia. Also, lots of banter on the WPL Auction, and a cool rundown from Rachana Ramchand, and a review of the Englnd v India T20s. This episode also unveils the real reason why CSK doesn't pull off a Mumbai-Hardik and buy every single IPL superstar, and identifies the one remaining likeable person from India's 2011 World Cup squad. This week's giggles featuring Mayur, Tony, SpamMo, Nitin and Chops, with SandyJi desperately trying to maintain discipline.

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Shownotes:

1. Hey guys! Unveiling the Bits and Pieces website, a quasi-tribute to a women's cricket legend: https://deandra.in/ (Did we say humour is our domain name?)

2. ICC WTC table, where front-runners Pakistan are set to thrash mid-table stragglers Australia... Hehehe. (Link in our website above)

3. Few auto drivers ... or conductors. One bad apple. Two low-hanging fruit. Mayhem... Presenting: Nutgraf.gif (Link in our website above, and hope you enjoyed our episode art)

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If an auto-rickshaw in Bangalore were a player in Indian cricket, who would it be? And why? What is the connection between a former Indian cricketer, an African nation, and a large temple in South Asia? Did ChatGPT select the Indian cricket teams for the South Africa series? And what's with the utter weirdness of the IPL (retentions)? NitinS, KartikT, SandyG, SrinathS, and MuraliS discuss these and much more in the 100th episode of Bits & Pieces...

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SHOW NOTES:

1. Teams for the SA Tour: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bumrah-rahul-and-shreyas-back-in-india-test-squad-for-south-africa-1411122

2. The anatomy of an IPL trade: https://m.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/128605/the-anatomy-of-an-ipl-trade-cricbuzzcom

3. PCB withdraws Butt's name as selection consultant day after appointment https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-news-pcb-withdraws-salman-butt-s-name-as-selection-consultant-day-after-appointment-1411390

4. Dominica does not wish to host World T20 matches: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mens-t20-world-cup-2024-dominica-pulls-out-as-host-venue-1411178

5. Aussie players leave India one by one: https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/australia-tour-of-india-t20is-steve-smith-adam-zampa-fly-back-home-glenn-maxwell-to-leave-after-third-game-news-333379

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This week, the Bits and Pieces gang is in conversation with S Giridhar and VJ Raghunath, two amazing cricket romantics who talk about their wonderful book called "Mid Wicket Tales: A Century and More of Cricket" which has been recently released. The indomitable duo holds court on a whole host of topics, ranging from Madras and Bombay cricket in the 60s and 70s to the ODI World Cup final 2023. They astound us with their memory, delight us with anecdotes aplenty and have us smiling ear to ear at how they've so lovingly retained their affection for the sport.

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S Giridhar: https://x.com/midwickettales
Mid Wicket Tales latest edition on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/c9naoc8
Well Caught, a new podcast by Giri and Raghu: https://open.spotify.com/show/26UIRDatCj4LcpBX7LBioE
Giri and Raghu's second book, titled "From Mumbai to Durban: India's Greatest Tests", on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/0ChNogT

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Join Hank, SamMo, Tony, Iman, Chops, PGK and Nitin as they review India's resounding performance in the 2023 World Cup, where they followed up flawless victories against all teams in the league stage, with one more win against New Zealand to reaffirm their position at the top of the ICC ODI ranking tables, seven full points clear of Australia. The gang also reviews the warm-up friendly match between the two teams on a tricky pitch at Ahmedabad, ahead of the much-awaited T20 series kicking off between them later this week. Will Travis Head be able to repeat his form once the serious cricket begins? Should India continue to experiment with giving Mohammad Siraj the new ball? Did PM Modi really have to grace a meaningless friendly game? Also, can Australia just get lost and stop tormenting us in ICC finals? Answers in the pod.

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It's time for the semi circle. With the 4 qualifiers decided, the gang is now ready to take a 180 degree turn on all of their pre world cup qualifiers. What happened when Angelo's metal Helmet met mental hell outside Bank of Baroda, Maxi's pickle juice blitzkrieg and much more - on the latest Bits and Pieces 'Time Out' with Sandy, Srinath, Chops, Knittins, and Tony.

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Show Notes:

1) Peace plus the Hooting - Tony writes about his Wankhede experiences this world cup - https://whereisbillwatterson.substack.com/p/peace-plus-the-hooting

2) Shakib v Angelo IRL in Bank of Baroda - https://x.com/amritpradhan63/status/1722978834021339546?s=203) Kohli or Lenin, you decide - https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1721008655884312865

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As the World Cup leaps into the final round of league games, Mohan, SamMo, PGK, Prashant and Nitin come together to laugh at England, applaud India, sympathise (and hope) with Pakistan, be wary of Australia, and evaluate multiple variations of Mohan NRR calculators. Along the way, comments on Steve Smith's beautiful statue at the Wankhede, Ajay Jadeja's mentorship of Afghanistan and the Naagin Derby in a poisonous environment.

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Show notes:

1. When England launched the 1999 World Cup song a little late.

2. Thug Life ft. Ajay Jadeja, Afghanistan's team mentor.

3. Mohank's scenario excel looks a bit like this.

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What connects the England team to your grandma's Godrej Almirah? Is Hardik Pandya's injury a ligament of our imagination? Is this pod calling the Kettleborough black?

Join Murali, Sandeep, Max, Bisi, and Sameer as they delve into yet another epic week of the world cup.

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Join Tony, Bisi, Prashant, and Chops for an Oral Examination of the world cup as they pose important questions such as are voltage fluctuations a good thing? Is Hardik Pandya a stabilizer? Do you really need lush green outfields? And if a choke is so bad, why does your motorbike have it? Possibly includes some cricket content midway through the league stage of World Cup 2023 as well.

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SUMMARY:

TWELVE games in, the latest edition of the 50-over cricket World Cup, WC23, was finally a go. With a star-studded line up of top Indian singers like Arijit Singh, Sukhwinder Singh and Shankar Mahadevan and a marquee clash of India and Pakistan, the new Motera resembled a colosseum. Which it truly wasn’t.

Join Zainub, Murali, VaMu, Bisi, Iman and SamMo as they dive into the damp squib that was the game. They then dive into their predictions on who makes it to the semis; on why Bumrah is the G.O.A.T bowler to Pakistani fans and a heady cocktail of takes with the panel being at different levels of sobriety.

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SHOW NOTES:

Shownotes that are best enjoyed with free RO water (or Kinley if you’re in Chepauk):


1. Join BnP’s fantasy league here: https://icc.dream11.com/login?ru=/season/contest/join/340W0106@1

2. He returned only to be injured again: https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/128077/the-imperfect-return-of-kane

3. A stat overview of weeks 1 and 2: https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/128046/rohit-overtakes-tendulkar-for-most-world-cup-hundreds

4. Bumrah’s hall-of-fame slower balls: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-ind-vs-pak-the-jasprit-bumrah-slower-ball-that-bent-time-1403330

5. Colosseum, what: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-vs-pakistan-an-atmosphere-like-never-before-but-it-could-have-been-so-much-more-1403343

6. Daniel Brettig on that ball to Alistair Cook: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1232509/the-balls-of-the-century--no--1--ryan-harris-to-alastair-cook

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It's only fitting that the latest edition of the ODI World Cup kicks off in week 92 of the podcast! Five games into the tournament, Tony, Max, PDP, Nitin and pod debutant Iman Pande assemble to talk about mosquitoes, fungus, sheep, pigeon droppings, Kiwi allrounders and other interesting creatures like Blaze and Tonk, the official mascots of the mismanaged World Cup... Also ft. KL Rahul's origin story, the impossibility of Ifty Chacha being a spinner, some Rachin Ravindra love, Dutch name puns and other inanities that will make you bleed blue, groan green and cringe Orange.

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6. PDP: https://twitter.com/prashantdptweet

Shownotes that are best enjoyed sitting far away from a pigeon poop-stained stadium seat:

1. It's game on! Think you can beat us in the ICC Men’s CWC 2023? Tap on the link to join our Private Contest & show your skills! https://icc.dream11.com/season/contest/join/340W0106@1

2. Last click attribution model: https://support.google.com/searchads/answer/6268786?hl=en

3. England don't defend: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/jos-buttler-england-jofra-archer-new-zealand-india-b2424056.html

4. KL Rahul's vexing origin story: https://crickettimes.com/2017/06/kl-rahul-reveals-two-contrasting-stories-regarding-his-naming/

5. A Needle in Banana video that has no relation to the NIB we discuss on the pod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD4AADjmc0A

6. If you have time to kill, randomly refresh this page and you may still be able to buy tickets to World Cup games that are already completed: https://in.bookmyshow.com/

7. Salman Khan has been consuming Revital from before the brand was even launched: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asxpwst9Omk

8. "You are paffom well, wadisappening": https://twitter.com/allaboutcric_/status/1676914390225006593?t=9Va2H8GWelAIDOqM_tZ2hA&s=08

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The world cup has somehow not started yet, but the Bits and Pieces gang is not holding back any punches on preparations and reparations. Join Srinath, Adi, Bisi, Nitin, Tony and debutant and youngest adult voice on the pod - Rahul as they round up the teams and let out streams of consciousness - a Tedx Lasso if you will. Also featuring a short world cup quiz from Adi.

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The gang this week decides to put on their combinatorics hats to work out multiple combinations for India in the upcoming World Cup, set to the sound of a million boxes being ticked at once. They are at sixes and sevens while trying to figure out the 7s and 8s for each team. There is incessant propping up of Ashwin but in kutti doses only. There is something interesting happening in every single team and ICC is listening in to this episode with intent since it might have the answer to the question of making ODIs interesting. There are new diktats being issued about the extent of wrath teams invite when they drop captains. All in all, there are bits & pieces of logic and large chunks of laughter, just like every other episode of B&P... but you already know that, don't you?

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Shownote Jayasuriya:

1. One of the lower order headaches for India:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mohammed-shami-vs-sharul-thakur-the-india-world-cup-debate-that-never-was-1399631

1. It's a changed Rohit from the previous ODI World Cup: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1397584/the-burdens-of-being-rohit-sharma

2. Keeping track of all the WC squads: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-24-1367856/squads

3. Shubman in the "most ODI runs in a calendar year" race: https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/most-runs-in-a-calendar-year-282854

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Join Tony, Nitin, Max, Tareque, Vaishnavi, and Sameer on ep 89 of the friendliest cricket podcast as they get together with the cup of joy overflowing in Asia, hope of ploy growing for Ash na, the mush room of the Asia cup, the mushrooming of fungi in Dharamsala, fun guys in the Indian dressing room, run up to the world cup and the ODI boom, Shubman Gill's year of centuries, updates on the fear of injuries, and much more.

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The conscience keeper of Indian cricket joins the gang on Episode 88 of Bits and Pieces, for a wide-ranging chat on the heavy-handedness of the BCCI and what that means for Indian cricket in particular, and world cricket at large. Nitin, Prashant and Vipul dive deep into Sharda's recent BCCI magnum opus on the Caravan, the ticketing and organisational fiasco around the World Cup, India's curious relationship with Pakistan cricket, the IPL, the tamatar that binds the Indian cricket curry and much much more. Along the way, a peek into Sharda's amazing writing process, her amazing sense of humour, and a couple of killer anecdotes involving personalities as varied as Abhinav Bindra and Arun Dhumal.

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5. Like all sane people, Sharda isn't on Twitter

Show notes:

1. Sharda's Caravan takedown of the BCCI: https://caravanmagazine.in/sports/bjp-bcci-jay-shah

2. Yuvraj Singh's biography, written by Sharda: https://www.amazon.com/Test-My-Life-Cricket-Cancer/dp/818400298X

3. John Wright's Indian Summers, written by Sharda: https://www.amazon.com/Wrights-Indian-Summers-Sharda-Wright/dp/0285637959

4. When Sharda Ugra consoled Abhinav Bindra by foretelling his Beijing gold just after his failure at Athens: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/inside-the-mind-of-abhinav-bindra-101626349810499.html

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Our friendly bunch of friends record this week's episode right after the India vs. Pak match in the Asia Cup ended as a damp squib. They waste no time in likening the proceedings in the first half of the match to a time and place they know in their bones. There's also some synchronized jaw-dropping when they realize that yet again, Pak pace is haal 100% in and of itself, and the Indian lower order is 'haal behaal'. Collective cheering also happens at the recent results in the international women's cricket and the prospects of more twists and turnsin the ongoing Asia Cup.

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SHOW NOTES:

1. SL Lionesses with a historic win in England:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/sri-lanka-women-in-england-2023-1336069/england-women-vs-sri-lanka-women-2nd-t20i-1336081/match-report

1. Pak Women with a glorious last ball win:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-women-in-pakistan-2023-1381903/pakistan-women-vs-south-africa-women-1st-t20i-1382160/match-report3. Some Wasim-Sachin camaraderie at the height of Ind vs. Pak tensions in 1999:

https://www.facebook.com/CrickeTendulkar/videos/rare-wasim-akrams-special-gift-to-sachin-tendulkar/1756103081102824/

1. An unforgettable Indo-Pak Holi celebration at Bangalore in 1987:

https://twitter.com/OaktreeSport/status/1376387994731511808?t=8WFJMF_9L00lyuFvHduPfA&s=08

1. And they meetcute again, the India and Pak teams in 2023:

https://twitter.com/TheRealPCB/status/1697651052701782485?t=gHtHDSes7eT-UPWwclimnA&s=19

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Big Cricket scenes are upon us again with the Asia Cup, the Asian Games, the ODI World Cup scheduled for the near future. This week's podcast has the five friends still feeling unsure about the ODI WC schedule and thinking about first world problems related to which credit card is better for which event - that conversation Ark is as "deluge-ional" as a certain Noah's jokes. They wibble endlessly about Mankading and Womankading yet again and they plan to construct a church in the honour of (Cameroon's) Douma-nkading. They do their weekly Logical Reasoning as well as Athletic Seasoning practice with the context of KL Rahul's niggles, Yo Yo Tests, India playing XI formations and they listen in to the dispatches of our Diaspora Affairs correspondent from England, Rachana Ramchand from the Blind cricket World Cups for Men and Women.

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Sandy: https://twitter.com/sandeeplanjewar

Rachana: https://twitter.com/thethingygirl

Show Notes:

1. Non-fact checked Mankading incident list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mankading_incidents_in_cricket

2. Whether BCCI or Yo Yo Mummy Singh?: https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/bcci-angry-over-virat-kohli-sharing-his-yo-yo-fitness-test-results-breach-of-contract-if-11692967673411.html

3. The Ageless Allure of Alur: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/team-indias-preparations-for-asia-cup-in-full-swing/articleshow/103077614.cms?from=mdr

4. Run out at non striker's end is bleh, how about out handling the ball at non striker's end?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKP6xixXvd8&t=21s

5. Hogg run out and then Hogg hit wicket?: https://www.facebook.com/HeraldSunSport/videos/rodney-hogg-mcg-incident-1979/1250430925155181/

6. BookMyShow WC ticketing be so bad, even Brother T be enraged like Booker T: https://twitter.com/tarequelaskar/status/1695083368373997995?t=ZnMVAj_jtdh_uVmY0-M1PQ&s=08

7. KL Rahul's fitness is a gift/curse that keeps giving: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asia-cup-2023-kl-rahul-fitness-in-the-spotlight-as-india-begin-conditioning-camp-in-bengaluru-1393934

8. Douma-nkading galore!: https://www.icc-cricket.com/video/2255924

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Join Max, Tony, Hank, Chops, SamMo and Sandy as they bring their ranting A-Game to the ICC World Cup ticketing and scheduling mess that doesn't seem to have an end in sight. The group gets serious wondering whether Hardik is a good captain, until they realise that he's not even the captain any more. They also lament Indian cricket's lack of structure, unlike Australia and England. And they identify the man who may solve India's problems as team director - Ilayaraja. Hehe. Kidding. That would have been an actually coherent choice.

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Writer, Podcaster and all-round pop culture connoisseur Ahmer Naqvi joins the Bits and Pieces gang for Episode 84, where they exchange notes about growing up on either side of the border, Imran and Javed to Wasim and Waqar, why Bombay and Karachi are worlds apart, and briefly even entertain the fantasy of a reunified India - Pakistan XI.
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Show Notes:
1. Ahmer, Sid Monga and Osman Samiuddin unpack the haal trope - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-s-greatest-haals-a-celebration-1230517
2. Ahmer on Karachi's jugaroo batting culture - https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1011995/the-jugaaroo
3. Ahmer's biryani magnum opus - https://fiftytwo.in/story/rice-fat-meat-streets/
4. The Miandad v Lillee dust-up - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rewind-to-1981-the-miandad-lillee-dust-up-486739
5. Ahmer's viral video on Germany's exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup - https://twitter.com/ansarim/status/1600120216662392834
6. Batta Fast: The Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/batta-fast/id1688554323
7. "Beyond Boundaries". Ahmer Naqvi writes on Sarfraz Ahmed's transgression and suspension for the use of a racial slur. https://www.dawn.com/news/1460938
8. PiPY : The Pace is Pace Yaar Podcast: https://paceispaceyaar.tumblr.com/
9. What Music Means to Pakistan: Ahmer Naqvi's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/ahmer_naqvi_what_music_means_to_pakistan
10. Humans and Technology: The Ahmer Naqvi TED Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcnX14iEhlo
11. The TPR Podcast -- How Pakistan's Music Industry Died ft. Ahmer Naqvi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FH03K09G6g

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In Episode 83, our enthusiasm is undimmed by India's supremely sub-par showing in the Caribbean. As the BCCI continues to muck up the 2023 ODI World Cup, we remember previous better conducted cricket events, such as the Cognizant office tournament. We start talking about Mukesh Kumar, and end up making as many detours as possible, and finish by talking about Kuldeep Yadav, whose run of rotten luck continues thanks to the terrible puns we subject him to. In between times, a full week after the Rashomon Ashes ended 2-2, we try to decipher who actually won it, because everyone, their uncle and the ICC has their own take on the matter. Hardik Pandya may or may not feature in a future episode of Bits and Pieces. (If he does, he will be unique.) This podcast is brought to you by Dileep Jajodia's Duke Balls (2018 version available in matte finish and gloss finish). Remember the name - Dileep Jajodia... Because, it just rolls off our Josh Tongue.

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4. Sameer: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148

5. Murali: https://twitter.com/muralisatagopun

6. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins

Show notes:

1. Khawaja, Wasim Khan and over-rates: https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/127215/khawaja-reveals-role-in-amendment-of-over-rate-penalties-cricbuzzcom

2. Hardik's uniqueness: https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/wi-vs-ind-hardik-pandya-trolled-for-good-to-be-unique-remark/

3. Jajodia's balls cause Ashes furore: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ricky-ponting-oval-test-ball-change-investigated-1390303

4. Pat Cummins' missed opportunities: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/missed-opportunity-cummins-laments-series-draw-as-ashes-era-ends-20230801-p5dssq.html

5. Kishore-da on Mukesh-da: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/how-new-delhi-capitals-fast-bowler-mukesh-kumar-made-it-from-small-town-bihar-1351426

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Vinayakk and Nishit make their pod debuts and join pod regulars Murali, Sameer, Tareque and Srinath to discuss all things from Bazball, Pakball, the circumstances surrounding Harmanpreet Kaur's outburst, and wonder if tickets to the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup will ever be released to the public.
A big shout-out to Harini Kannan for our fab new logo! Follow her on https://twitter.com/kannanharini4
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Show Notes:
1. Sid Monga: Can Indian fans ever expect a pleasant stadium experience? https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/can-indian-crowds-ever-expect-a-pleasant-stadium-experience-1389258
2. Vinayakk's thread on the Harmanpreet incident - https://twitter.com/vinayakkm/status/1683529346307485696
3. Sky Sports' Stuart Broad tribute - https://twitter.com/SkyCricket/status/1685358229146996736

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Can a nightmare leave you nostalgic? Yes - if you are an India cricket fan whose formative years were the 90s! That glorious decade that continues to hold us to ransom in its thrall, subjecting us to the sporting equivalent of Stockholm Syndrome. In Episode 81 of Bits and Pieces, the gang is fittingly joined by Sidvee, who is the founder and host of the 81 all out podcast, in addition to all the other awesome things he does. This episode is a break from our regular programming, as Tony, PGK and Nitin relive the 90s alongside Sidvee. From Srinath lengths to Sidhu's strokelessness, Sachin's haplessness to Sanjay's hopelessness, Kumble's pace to Prasad's lack of it, Javed's six and the enduring Sharjah hoodoo, Sourav's eyesight, the one-stop solution to every problem dogging Indian cricket from the openers who can't keep batting, to openings for keeping (ie Mongia), from Azhar's wristwork to his hazaar wrist watches - no holy cow is spared. Grab a drink and tune in for the nervous 90s.

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In episode 80, Mohan, Bisi, Murali, Vaishnavi and Tony have a point of view on the end of West Indies cricket, preview potential AI applications, renew the ashes, review the women's Ashes and more. Jump in!
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Prashant, Rachana, Bisi, Chops and Nitin gather around for a chat on England's bounceback in the men's and the women's Ashes, the latest goings on in Indian cricket, and on Tamim Iqbal's career that has become a matter of diplomatic importance in Bangladesh. Join us for high quality love for Mark Wood and Steve Smith, some de rigeur Stuart Broad bashing, and a quick gander at the World Cup qualifiers.

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In the very depths of hell, they say you find the ashes of the greatest sinners and their spirits left to wander. Quite the contrast to the last two weeks, where we have seen the very depths of hell in the Ashes while the greatest sinners are wandering instead quoting spirits (of cricket) after having lost every session, day and game with complete abandon.
Bashball is the take English media won’t write because they are.. after all English, and the Indian media won’t do because they are too busy screaming for TRPs. Hence we at BNP decided to do you that favour of surgically ripping apart the travesty that was ‘Bazball’ and the ignominy that is the Ashes.
Oh, and we also discuss the Women’s Ashes in detail, the West Indies debacle and the resurgence of Associate cricket too.
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Join the friendliest podcast with Tony, Vipul, PGK, Srinath, and Sandy as they break down the first Ashes test, the world cup schedule, and the new Indian team. Feat: The BazBall Cage Match between Praveen and Srinath. Grab a chair, and hit someone with it.
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Notes:
1) Barney Ronay on Bazball https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jun/24/bazball-a-cult-of-bruised-masculinity-where-you-win-even-when-you-lose
2) Andrew Miller with the counter view https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ashes-2023-forget-the-frivolous-narrative-bazball-is-a-hard-nosed-winning-strategy-1382773?platform=amp
3) Ponting sideswipes KP - https://twitter.com/BuzzConway_/status/1670778298778132480
4) Billy bakes Ollie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEl0kxVH8Ic
5) Sunil Gavaskar on selections - https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/stop-playing-ranji-say-it-s-of-no-use-gavaskar-scathes-through-india-selectors-for-snubbing-sarfaraz-khan-101687596847066.html

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In the aftermath of a deflating loss in the WTC final at the Oval, the legendary Hank Philharmonic Symphony descends to the recording and delivers potential Grammy-winning introductions for those on the panel in this episode, thus lifting their hurt spirits. But once the spirits exit the elevator, the friends see Bazball and they see Ashes and meditate a bit about the first Bazball Ashes without realizing that their uncledom is on full display. Then they turn their attention to the Duleep Trophy – would it be enough to get you listening if we tell you that their final suggestion is to rename it as the Duleep Mendis Trophy? And of course, the R Ashwin interview on stoicism and the R Ashwin double review invoking stereochemistry are topics on which they also give up.

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Sameer: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148
Vikas: https://twitter.com/donquicksort
Adi: https://twitter.com/adi1112

Varun: https://twitter.com/varunmurali43

Show Notes

• The amazing musical introductions in this episode: https://soundcloud.com/mohank2/sets/bits-pieces-musical-intros

• The R Ashwin interview after the WTC Final 2023: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/r-ashwin-opens-up-on-the-wtc-drop-and-on-being-traumatised-in-the-past-8665087/lite/

• Duleep Trophy selection shenanigans – Jalaj Saxena, Dinesh Karthik have their say: https://twitter.com/jalajsaxena33/status/1669974045348225025?t=c9X0u4L22aLtRmbTjIQNYQ&s=19 and https://twitter.com/DineshKarthik/status/1668963918960795648?t=tJ7q_CWAOhxXfdxKXheeyg&s=19
• The history of foreign teams in the Duleep Trophy: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/no-foreign-team-for-duleep-trophy-381544
• R Ashwin reviews the review at the TNPL: https://twitter.com/CricCrazyJohns/status/1669003784612368385

• Cricket book recommendations from the panel:

• Martin Crowe’s For the Love of the Game: https://amzn.eu/d/dXyz6pE

• Nicholas Brookes’ An Island's Eleven: The Story of Sri Lankan Cricket: https://amzn.eu/d/5mWeZzk
• Tony Lewis’ Summer of Cricket: https://amzn.eu/d/fS5D8Bq

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Another ICC final, another Indian defeat. The stoicism of the Bits and Pieces panel is tested to the limit, but they show up again (unlike India's Test side) for Episode 75, which spans the soap opera that is India selection, Ashwin's omission, Umesh's inclusion, Shardul's protrusion, Kohli-Pujara-Rohit-Gill's enduring irritation, Rahane's resurrection, Head's accumulation, Starc's excretion and the MCC manual's arbitrary catch arbitration. Who do we end up pinning the blame on for India's repeated defeats in ICC events? Listen on to find out.

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3. Iman: https://twitter.com/imanpande (who is the newest BnP panelist after wandering into the Zoom bridge for 5 mins since he thought being on a podcast - as opposed to listening to one - was a good way to kill time before catching a flight)

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Show notes:

1. "Aaagghh, you faaking cunt!" : https://twitter.com/itzz_rohan/status/1667763900069326849

2. Ae Vedya... Bat ka grip nikaalke Sachin ka match tweet review pado na: https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1667904416316522497

3. Shami biryani kidhar bhi khayega: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/mohammed-shami-was-having-mutton-rice-ravi-shastri-said-bloody-hell-will-you-satiate-your-hunger-here-itself-or-ex-ind-coach-101675729571359.html

4. Gandhi doesn't Kettle-borrow: https://www.beyoung.in/beyoungistan/gandhi-and-the-kettle/

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The Great War has well and truly ended and miraculously, we have five scarred survivors who look back on the Great War and look forward to a battle of a different kind to be fought on an almost circular battlefield. After gazing wistfully at the credits and debits of the War, they shift their attention to the Final which probably doesn’t feel like one. They are hoping for the best but fearing the worst. They are looking at battle formations and weather conditions, jinxes and reverse jinxes, experts and punters. They are eyeing the opposition with brows furrowed and eyes narrowed. They are holding their collective breaths for a battle that’s been a long time coming.

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Show Notes

• Hardik Pandya ft. Nana Patekar for Gujarat Krantiveers: https://twitter.com/BishOnTheRockz/status/1662318566648041473?t=bEkWgdao5qwb8yqgC696Yg&s=19
• It’s time for Cryptic Clues in the Jadeja household: https://twitter.com/Rivaba4BJP/status/1660246115428761601?t=vCaimICSy1q6pN0u7Mg9og&s=19
  Prithvi Shaw off-the-field randomness: https://youtu.be/rbxNen8W2tc and https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/prithvi-shaw-attacked-by-fans-with-baseball-bat-after-bitter-row-over-selfies/articleshow/97981611.cms
• Steve Smith takes a blinder in the slips for Sussex: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZEwNmU-rjZM
• Shastri with the last piece of the jigsaw puzzle for India ahead of the WTC final: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/wtc-final-2023-ravi-shastri-ks-bharat-vs-ishan-kishan-could-hinge-on-bowling-combination-1379371
• New Adidas India team kits blessed by Drone-acharya: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-test-championship/team-indias-new-jerseys-unveiled-ahead-of-wtc-final/articleshow/100682596.cms
• Rayudu vs. Hyderabad Cricket Association: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/unhappy-with-politics-in-hyderabad-cricket-ambati-rayudu-skips-ranji-trophy-1207394 and https://kochipost.com/2019/09/01/the-curious-case-of-ambati-rayudu/
• World Cup 1983 team issues statement. Binny doesn't Roger that: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/bcci-president-roger-binny-legends-sunil-gavaskar-and-kapil-dev-disturbed-by-manhandling-of-wrestlers-8642447/

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Moments after Ravindra Jadeja flapped Mohit Sharma to the fine-leg fence to signal CSK's fifth IPL title triumph, the Bits and Pieces gang assembled to discuss the most engrossing final in the world of cricket this year. That's right! Tune in for a detailed preview to the World Test Championship final between India and Australia.

Hehe, kidding. We talk till the cows come home about Chennai Super Kings' vexing title triumph, MS Dhoni's coronation not being a causation for their success, Rayudu's skills at bringing home the biryani, Thala's batting, Shivam Dube's long levers, Dhoni's captaincy, Ajinkya Rahane's complete transformation into a world-feared middle-order basher, MSD's irritating ability to make it all about himself even when he's seemingly trying to do the opposite, but not really, Devon Conway's Player of the Final award that he'll struggle to explain to his grandkids years from now, Mumbai Indians' tendency to copy ideas from Captain Cool and much much more. Oh, and we talk about Dhoni. Today we are all Dhoni. Plus great ideas around how Saudi Arabia can save Test cricket, and inputs on the Eden Gardens' pitch curator's block list.

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6. On debut, ex CSK net bowler C Varun Venkatesh, protege of MS Dhoni: https://twitter.com/varunv13

7. Vikas Singh aka Marico Singh Dhoni (if you go in helicopter, you land in Parachute): https://twitter.com/donquicksort

8. Prashant "Deadly Prose" DP, whose Test credentials put him beyond all this useless droll IPL stuff: https://twitter.com/prashantdptweet

Shownotes dissolved alongwith the Duckworth Lewis sheets that got soggy in the Ahmedabad rain.

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Moments after the final league match of IPL 2023, Max, Sandy, Murali and Nitin assemble - completely coincidentally, in the colours of the four teams that finally made the playoffs - for another episode of batshit banter and questionable gyan. We take a close look at the leading runs and wickets charts of the IPL and are astounded to note the complete (Naveen-ul) lack of players from Lucknow Super Giants in it. The group jumps from IPL to WTC to Ashes to ICC rule changes with the sort of deft footwork that Shivam Dube would scoff at. More theories to explain CSK's march to the play-offs, and confident predictions about Gujarat's impending second title, as well as Mumbai's impending sixth title in here - we'll be back to troll the wrong guessers next week. Enjoy, and please recommend us to your friends!

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What do you get when you combine mangoes, hot debates, hot takes, IPL bantz, wrong facts, and questions with no answers? That's correct - you get Naveen-ul-Haq's Instagram feed. But you take all of that, and you add in a panel as passionate as this one, confabulating like bosses over four successive Zoom conference calls, attempts at Sachin mimicry, an intense debate on the BCCI's balance sheet, and a detailed discussion on what cricket should learn or unlearn from NBA... and you get Episode 71 of your favourite cricket podcast. Join Tony, Sameer, Bisi, Sandy, Prashant and Adi on a rollercoaster discussion that covers everything from Jofra Archer's employment status to the idea of Impact Substitutes in Test cricket - only for the discussion to tragicomically veer towards the possibility of Test cricket itself getting impact substituted out of existence. Plus, golden nuggets from Sanju Samson's press conferences, brought to you with love and care by Tony Sebastian, who is watching all the Sanju Samson press conferences, because someone has to.

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Show Notes: Has been left as an exercise for the listener.

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70 is that odd phase in an innings, the period when you’re trying to change gears but can you? In Ep 70, we have Sameer from The Brokenhearted Boys Club of RCB and Chops from the 1940s and debutant Varun Murali as President of his RWA’s IPL Debating Society exchanging non-existent notes and reviewing non-newsworthy pieces of news as the IPL juggernaut rolls on in a strangely traffucked sort of manner, especially in the middle of the points table (no, not the one for Fairplay). They also talk about India’s injured and dying prospects in the WTC final and Pujara’s success at Sussex and round it up with two retirement announcements that made them nostalgic.

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Show Notes

The path to Rohit’s heart goes through his tummy: https://twitter.com/cloudwhine/status/1654098079921090560?s=20

Non playing captains is an idea whose time has come: https://twitter.com/Oam_16/status/1654823967323197443?t=N_hyb2KCDUN_oGUsxdTR3A&s=19

Steve Smith has to suck it up at Sussex: https://twitter.com/LePinchHitter/status/1654451914514235394?t=av7SqvbYBgiI1G1Hmt2NGA&s=08

Ireland are a Little caught up, between a rock (white ball) and a hard place (red ball): https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/paul-stirling-picked-josh-little-rested-for-ireland-one-off-test-against-england-1373775

Katherine Sciver-Brunt says goodbye to the madness: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-women-katherine-sciver-brunt-retires-when-you-re-giving-everything-you-have-all-your-emotions-are-raw-1373509

The Fast Times with Shabnim Ismail will continue but not in the Protea Greens anymore: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/south-africa-speedster-shabnim-ismail-retires-from-international-cricket-1373081

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As the IPL rumbles along, join our knowledgeable gang to find answers to some amazing trivia. For instance, how many times can a bunch of guys crack 69 jokes on the 69th episode of their podcast. Murali, PGK, Sameer, Max, Tony and Nitin also quiz each other on mind-bending IPL facts, which get fact-checked realtime on the show. Where does CSK go once Dhoni decides to stop playing? Can RCB make the play-offs? (No) Who will keep wicket for India in the WTC final? Are fledgling Kiwis flightless birds? Answers to the vexing conundrums, only on your friendly trans-continental cricket podcast.

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IPL 2023 - a 2 monthlong throwback to the 2015 World Cup, where Dhoni, Rahane, Mohit, Amit, Shami, Ishant et al are in the thick of things - expertly reviewed by a panel barely watching the tournament, only on your favourite cricket podcast. Join the gang as they also celebrate Sachin's 50th in style, but only after paying respects to Tony Sebastian - godfather of this podcast - on his birthday, which even Sachin marked with due respect. Also tune in for some Dickie Bird nostalgia, Australia's WTC selection squad analysis, and an IPL quiz that stumps everyone including the quiz master.

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5. Sandy - https://twitter.com/sandeeplanjewar

6. Vikas - https://twitter.com/donquicksort

7. Adi

8. Sunil Warrier on SRT: https://epaper.timesgroup.com/timesspecial/sachintendulkar/sachin-first-ever-interview-when-tendulkar-was-told-to-be-more-confident/1682188707853

9. Sachin's 100 against Kochi Tuskers: https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/on-this-day-sachin-tendulkar-scores-maiden-and-only-ipl-century-for-mumbai-indians-3646121.html

10. Dickie Bird guard of honour: https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/the-day-harold-dickie-bird-last-officiated-in-a-test-match-150186

11. Aleem Dar guard of honour: https://crickettimes.com/2023/04/watch-umpire-aleem-dar-gets-guard-of-honour-after-bangladeshs-win-over-ireland-in-the-dhaka-test/

12. Kimber on Asst Coaches: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jarrod-kimber-the-tough-uncertain-life-of-an-assistant-coach-in-t20-1219934

13. Australia Team for WTC and Ashes 2023: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-world-test-championship-final-ashes-squad-india-england-warner-harris-renshaw-cummins/2023-04-19

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Why is Prithvi Shaw? How is Mohit Sharma? Why are spinners bowling at the death? Is Rohit Sharma the first-ever non-playing non-captain? How good is Virat Kohli's strike-rate in balls bowled after he gets out? Did Herschelle Patel Mankad-miss the IPL, mait? Is Ricky Ponting the most unlucky guy at the tournament? How unfollow-worthy is Sourav Ganguly's Instagram account? Can L Siva please come as a guest on a podcast with zero Test caps?

This and other important non-questions answered by your non-panel of friends in Ep 67 of the friendliest cricker podcast.

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Show notes:

1. Ganguly Kohli handshake gate: https://twitter.com/Sense_detected_/status/1647242820800090115

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The IPL is back, and all kinds of knowledge and nuance has gone out the transfer window. Phew! It's our time now, join in for good ol' Bits and Pieces Bantz & Pizzes with Sameer, Krt, PGK, Nitin, Sandy, Tony, and Tareque as impact sub as we make the IPL interesting with the B&P jinx, The Ashwin Opening, the Prithvi Shaw Gambit, and Coda, Ghoda, and Veliya Poda. Don't stand on ceremony, jump right in to the trial ball episode.

Show Notes

1) Join our fantasy league, Friends of Bits and Pieces - https://fantasy.iplt20.com/season/contest/join/675N5A0107@1

2) Virat Kohli interview with Mr Nags - https://twitter.com/RCBTweets/status/1643093490308644866

3) Ee saala cup nahi - https://twitter.com/Trend_VKohli/status/1642148086951874560

4) Gautam Gambhir can't forget - https://twitter.com/musafir_hu_yar/status/1642377736357552128

5) Hrithik Roshan horse Romania ad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIbrXKU7NX4

6) Ep art - Rinku sportograph by Tareque - https://twitter.com/tarequelaskar/status/1645478432619528193

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Aussie cricket media allrounder, Melinda Farrell first puts the gang at ease on their own podcast and then proceeds to rock it with her inimitable brand of humour and her insights laced with empathy about the goings on in cricket across the men’s and the women’s games. She also traces the key events in her own career, reflects on how she started writing long form and explains how she’s such a natural in front of the camera too. There’s also her stellar performance at our carefully curated rapidfire questions and her recollection of the brilliant #PoliteEnquiries, a space on ESPNCricinfo she made her own.

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Krtgrphr: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr

Tareque Laskar: https://twitter.com/tarequelaskar

Chops - https://twitter.com/El_Chopernos

Show Notes

1. Some of Mel’s best remembered pieces:
2. On Eoin Morgan: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1182683/the-irishman-who-became-captain-of-england
3. On Pat Cummins: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1206881/the-naive-and-fragile-boy-who-became-the-world-s-top-bowler
4. On Aaron Finch: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1239729/aaron-finch-has-got-a-bloody-great-job
5. On Alyssa Healy: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1222515/how-alyssa-healy-went-from-slugger-to-beast
6. On Ellyse Perry: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/every-ball-has-its-own-possibility-the-reinvention-of-ellyse-perry-20230225-p5cnjl.html
7. On touring Pak: https://www.sportingnews.com/au/cricket/news/what-its-tour-pakistan-australian-cricket-team/urvoqlb4hpkxdioify6q5ydi
8. On WPL auctions in the middle of the T20 World Cup: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/elephant-in-the-room-wpl-auction-looms-large-over-t20-world-cup-20230210-p5cjlm.html

9. On Headingley 2019: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/do-you-remember-how-it-started-1198765

10. Mel’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcwlv7uLZvkpP2HbaARKqA

11. The awesomeness that was #PoliteEnquiries: https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricket-videos/genre/politeenquiries-119
12. Where is Orange?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange,_New_South_Wales

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Osman Samiuddin, author of The Unquiet Ones and among Pakistan's greatest cricket writers, joins the gang on Episode 64 to discuss Wasim Akram, Memes, the Wasim Akram of Memes, his career as a sports writer over the best part of two decades. Two decades that have spanned a time where there was too much bilateral cricket and dosti between India and Pakistan, to a present where we're left wondering if the rest of our lifetimes will be filled only with Gambhir v Afridi in Legends League Cricket matches. Osman also takes a crack at our rapid-fire round featuring important questions such as his favourite Akmal sibling to write about, his thoughts on the super-hit Pasoori and more.

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4. Zainub: https://twitter.com/zainubrazvi

5. Prashant: https://twitter.com/prashantdptweet

6. Tareque: https://twitter.com/tarequelaskar

Show Notes:

1. The famous "Haal of Pakistan" story - https://wisden.com/stories/archive/the-nightwatchman-features/the-haal-of-pakistan-osman-samiuddin-long-read

2. And a subsequent reflection on Haals feat. Ahmer Naqvi and Sid Monga - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-s-greatest-haals-a-celebration-1230517

3. Osman's story on Saeed Ajmal - https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/805401/let-s-talk-about-flex

4. The Unquiet Ones, Osman's history of Pakistan cricket - https://www.amazon.com/Unquiet-Ones-History-Pakistan-Cricket/dp/9350298015

5. (IMPORTANT) The memes referenced in the episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EUN9kmFktA&ab_channel=24HeADSOnlinebyFaizanShah

https://twitter.com/TheRealPCB/status/1290254033744257025

(NSFW) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-bq1ScyUGI&t=7s

1. Rahul Bhattacharya's Pundits from Pakistan - https://www.amazon.in/Pundits-Pakistan-India-Rahul-Bhattacharya/dp/0143418882

2. Mohammad Haris' scoop off Shaheen - https://twitter.com/cricketpakcompk/status/1636735123952377856

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On Episode 63, we discuss cricket et cetera with the renowned Australian cricket (and beer) writer Peter Lalor. Peter has been coming to India for 30 years, and has seen more of India than most of us, and his outside-in observations on the country's cricket, politics, infrastructure, economy, and yes - beer - should make for interesting listening. Should Australia have come earlier to acclimatize to India ahead of the BGT? Will Cricket Australia convince Cameron Green to get a strategic niggle to withdraw from the IPL ahead of the WTC final? Tune in for the answers.

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5. https://twitter.com/knittins

Show Notes:

1. The Eureka Stockade Peter Lalor who is credited with the “birth of democracy” on Austtalia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Lalor

2. Paying $100,000 for one glass of beer. Peter Lalor talks about how it happened: https://amp.triplem.com.au/story/cricket-journo-peter-lalor-explains-how-paid-100-000-for-one-beer-in-manchester-last-night-147213

3. Great Australian Beet Yarns, Edited by Peter Lalor: https://www.booktopia.com.au/great-australian-beer-yarns-peter-lalor/book/9780733333279.html

4. Peter Lalor won the Peter Frilingos Award for Outstanding Sport Reporting at the 2018 Kennedy Awards for his work on the ball tampering scandal. https://www.mediaweek.com.au/australia-heaps-of-trouble-peter-lalor/

5. Have we seen the last of David Warner? Gideon Haigh and Peter Lalor discuss: https://twitter.com/plalor/status/1627080436655747074?s=46&t=BP6z-GMFsPstzYqZZLg6bw

6. R Ashwin, explaining pitches etc. on his latest Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrmBOGlRWVM

7. Puff of Dust ft. Ashwin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr7Vec_fH1k

8. David Boon's 52*: https://www.thefanatics.com/web_blog.view.php?web_blog_ID=169

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After a high profile episode featuring Gideon Haigh, we are back to the giddy highs of our own indulgent banter, this time on the roads of Ahmedabad, the rains of Christchurch, the age of Neil Wagner, the dear leadership of our dear leaders, the humble-pie eating ability of our Ashwin-dissing panelists, the wicketkeeping skills of KL Rahul, and the jersey-launching skills of Lucknow Super Giant supremo Gautam Gambhir. We review the BGT, preview India's squad for the WTC final (roughly 748 games before we should be doing so) and stare agape at the pageantry that preceded the Ahmedabad Test.

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4. Mayur: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci

5. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins

Show notes:

1. Gideon Haigh on Day 1 at Ahmedabad (paywalled): https://www.theaustralian.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=TAWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theaustralian.com.au%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fcrickets-modi-question-why-are-we-tolerating-the-intolerant%2Fnews-story%2Fddab7df8738fc3cb89535493e04eb41d&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=dynamic-groupa-test-noscore&V21spcbehaviour=append

2. Sharda Ugra on Day 1 at Ahmedabad: https://mojostory.com/pov/the-modi-stadium-metaverse/

3. Never go full retard, and get hoist by your own petard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6WHBO_Qc-Q

4. A Ranji Final that you want to forget: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ranji-trophy-elite-2011-12-522928/tamil-nadu-vs-rajasthan-final-522988/full-scorecard

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In Episode 61, Chops, Sameer, Mohan, Krtgrphr and Murali gather around to listen to Bits and Pieces’ newest friend: the legendary cricket writer and South Yarra CC’s premier batter, Gideon Haigh. Listen in as Gideon holds court from Indore on the ongoing India vs Australia Test series, Victor Trumper, Shane Warne, Ian Chappell, Wasim Akram and World Series Cricket while describing how he wrote his books, how he plays his cricket and how he sees the myriad changes afoot in cricket right now. Listen till the end for a surprise Andy Murray cameo.

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4. Mohan K: https://twitter.com/mohank

5. Krtgrphr: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr

6. Murali S: https://twitter.com/muralisatagopun

7. Gideon: Nice try, he ain't on Twitter

Show Notes:

1. Gideon Haigh’s website: https://www.gideonhaigh.com/

2. Gideon Haigh’s significance for cricket writing: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2014/jan/20/gideon-haigh-cricket-writer

3. Gideon’s Bradman Oration in 2012: https://youtu.be/9h4I6reP2vg

4. Gideon pays tribute to Shane Warne on his death: https://youtu.be/XrTZ1hGMSJM

5. Bookworm book store in Bangalore goes full Akramam mode: https://twitter.com/bookworm_Kris/status/1605458021932417024

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On Episode 60, we are (sadly) back to being a sausage fest. Chops, Tony, Max, Sameer, Bisi and Nitin join to dissect Healy's sweeping masterclass and glean meaningful takeaways from it. They ponder Australia's trainwreck of a tour, and their disastrous handling of their spin resources. There's chuckles and sympathy in varying measures for Ashton Agar and KL Rahul. The gang puts Dr. Strange to shame by painting out elaborate scenarios around how Bazball is likely to fare in the Ashes and when England next tour India. The manel also discusses the state of Indian women's cricket following the Harmanpreet heartbreak in their World Cup semifinal.

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2. Sameer: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148

3. Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci

4. Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony

5. Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos

6. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins

Show notes:

1. Ian Healy keeps things sweepingly simple… perhaps too simple?: https://youtu.be/lg_1jO4pm_I

2. Aston Agar’s sorry fate: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/how-ashton-agar-s-test-career-was-stalled-again-in-india-aus-vs-ind-1360503

3. Travis Head and robust conversations: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/travis-head-had-robust-conversations-with-selectors-after-first-test-1360682

4. KL Rahul – The Question: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-vs-australia-the-ladders-have-gone-and-snakes-lurk-in-kl-rahuls-test-path-right-now-border-gavaskar-trophy-1360044

5. When Virat Kohli speaks, we listen: https://youtu.be/rkBx3gYcbNw

6. World Test Championship final – latest scenarios: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/wtc-final-india-almost-through-after-beating-australia-in-delhi-1359905

7. World Test Championship final – latest scenarios: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/wtc-final-india-almost-through-after-beating-australia-in-delhi-1359905

8. Kimber on Bazball batting: https://wickets.substack.com/p/the-bazball-shuffle

9. Don Harry Bradman Brook: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/nz-vs-england-2nd-test-wellington-believe-the-hype-harry-brook-is-heading-where-few-have-gone-before-1360352

10. India’s 2023 heartbreak at Cape Town: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-anatomy-of-india-s-heartbreak-aus-vs-ind-semi-final-women-s-t20-world-cup-2023-1360490

11. A fairytale season for Saurashtra: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ranji-trophy-final-how-jaydev-unadkat-and-saurashtra-became-indias-dominant-first-class-team-1359889

12. Behind the brilliant Aus-W team is the brilliant WBBL and behind WBBL is something called the WNCL: https://twitter.com/_hypocaust/status/1629456396830793728?t=1JFiqcAPvH5nehaWvVV-wA&s=19

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For the first time in 59 episodes, we have a female/male gender ratio greater than 1! And for the first time in our history, we also have a former player on the panel - Ananya Upendran joins the gang for this special episode. Not entirely surprisingly, even though we recorded this on Day 2 of a very interestingly poised 2nd Test of Border Gavaskar Trophy, we discuss the WPL auction, the Women’s World Cup, the structure of the women’s game in India, the might of the Australian women’s team and much more.

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3. Mohan Krishnamoorthy: https://twitter.com/mohank

4. Sameer Mohan: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148

5. Ananya Upendran: https://twitter.com/a_upendran11

6. Rachana Ramchand: https://twitter.com/thethingygirl

Show notes:

1. Rachana’s WPL auction tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1byKLWSs-Fte9sljbp0MOD7kNdxl-tmxZ_e1rVap2yrM/edit#gid=592092697

2. Shikha Pandey’s journey: https://scroll.in/field/1041240/shikha-pandey-interview-from-wanting-to-quit-to-finding-joy-again-a-journey-via-goa-and-australia

3. Sneha Deepthi’s second innings: https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2022/jul/22/sneha-aims-to-become-first-cricketer-to-make-india-comeback-after-pregnancy-2479570.html

4. Ananya Upendran’s blog: https://diary-of-a-cricketer.blogspot.com/?m=1

5. Similarity between India V Australia 2013 played in Delhi and the 2023 2nd test match at Delhi: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-india-2012-13-598808/india-vs-australia-4th-test-598815/full-scorecard

6. Sania Mirza’s interview as mentor of RCB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qju_GVJLRTM

7. Panga trailer (streaming on Disney+Hotstar): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDP6tCC8zTo

8. First time in Tamil cinema: https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/first-tamil-cinema-only-women-centric-films-release-over-new-year-weekend-171560

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Like the Nagpur Test which featured three debutants in Todd Murphy, SKY and KS Bharat, Episode 58 of your favourite cricket podcast features three smashing debutants - Mayur Narasimhan, Sandeep Lanjewar and Vaishnavi Bhaskaran. The gang assembles to discuss Australia's strangely underwhelming performance in the first Test, the hand-wringing around the pitch, selection headaches and absolute Indian dominance led by Rohit Sharma and the spinning trinity. We wonder if we accidentally passed on the BnP jinx to Australia via our good friend Bharat Sundaresan, whose pitch pic triggered a collective meltdown amidst Aussie media and the team thinktank. We also chat about the Women's World Cup, the WPL Draft, the various pointless T20 leagues around the world featuring Tom Moody as coach, and re-register our annoyance at Pakistan's continued cold-shouldering by the BCCI.

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Sameer Mohan: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148

Nitin Sundar: https://twitter.com/knittins

Sandeep Lanjewar: https://twitter.com/sandeeplanjewar

Show Notes:

1. DisappOINTMENT: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/feb/12/ravi-jadeja-fined-by-icc-for-ointment-on-finger-but-cleared-of-ball-tampering

2. BeastieBoy for Nagpur BGT Test MoM: https://twitter.com/beastieboy07/status/1622931080637734912?s=20&t=08dr-9ERYaoGKXry7l6bhw

3. Women's Premier League Player Auction List: https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2023/news/55555984/women-s-premier-league-2023-player-auction-list-announced

4. 99% invisible: https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/a-sea-of-yellow/

5. Sohail Khan, Youtube legend: https://youtu.be/CfzCPfdlrOo

6. Mogali Kirkket Stadium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K8fASGWshc

7. Rohit Sharma's milestone problem: https://www.latestly.com/socially/sports/cricket/ravindra-jadeja-ravi-ashwin-are-difficult-to-manage-rohit-sharma-shares-funny-anecdotes-in-post-match-interview-after-win-against-australia-4827772.html

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A few days before the glorious Border Gavaskar trophy takes off, we dream of a Borderless India that could play our neighbors, while discussing the ignominy of India’s megalomania in choosing not to travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup. We also dissect the beauty of bowler-friendly T20 wickets, the fabulous U-19 Women’s WC win, spare some kind words for Joginder and Monk on their retirement and lots more, in this rollicking episode. Listen away!

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Show Notes

1.Heads and Tales, a new cricket podcast by Knittins and El_Chopernos: https://open.spotify.com/episode/61mfLytUK2YJMORR3tN0US?si=CgUomKp0Q02lpJKt4mOmXQ

2.India say no to Asia Cup in Pak, will Pak say no to World Cup in India?: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/will-pakistan-host-asia-cup-2023-final-decision-expected-in-march-1357337

3.Hanuma brings the Mountain of Courage to Indore: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/hanuma-vihari-interview-i-play-to-win-even-if-batting-with-one-hand-or-leg-1357201

a.The experience, in his own words - https://twitter.com/Hanumavihari/status/1620782137476800512

b.The indescribable Hanuma sword shot: https://twitter.com/Tejatanush1/status/1621088861228273664

c.Wait, what’s Moeen up to, playing a similar shot?: https://twitter.com/SaiyamiKher/status/1621012620982779904

4.Low scoring T20Is can make you lose your job!: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/lucknow-curator-sacked-for-shocker-of-a-pitch-for-second-india-nz-t20i-1356634

5.The sun sets on two India careers:

a.Joginder Sharma: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/joginder-sharma-announces-retirement-from-all-forms-of-cricket-1357097?platform=amp

b.Murali Vijay: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/former-india-opener-murali-vijay-retires-from-international-cricket-1356529?platform=amp

6.The day women's cricket changed forever in India: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-day-womens-cricket-changed-in-india-under-19-t20-world-cup-1356718

7.England will tour Bangladesh soon but a few of them will be elsewhere: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-in-bangladesh-odi-series-t20-franchise-commitments-leave-england-short-stocked-ahead-of-world-cup-1356791

8.Knittins can’t stop gushing about Shubman Gill and neither can we: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/cricket/the-rise-and-rise-of-shubman-gill-9991531.html

9.Keeping your ears peeled for BGT commentary? Think again: https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1621058799120547841?t=wzW1r8uiTOO42909vH8hJw&s=08

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On episode 56 of Bits and Pieces, six of your friends get together to discuss the Women’s Premier League (WPL), Women’s Under 19 World Cup, the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals line-up, the India-NZ white-ball series, player burn out and much more. Much banter, laughter and “chalk throwing in the era of zoom”. Join Mohan, Rachana, Chops, Tareque, Vikas and Bisi. Join in for all the fun!Follow Us:Bits and Pieces on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricketChops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernosVikas: https://twitter.com/donquicksortTareque Laskar: https://twitter.com/tarequelaskarNishant Biswal: https://twitter.com/bisibelebhaatRachna Ramchand: https://twitter.com/thethingygirlMohan Krishnamoorthy: https://twitter.com/mohankSHOW NOTES:1. Women’s U19 World Cup1a. India U19 Women showing ‘em how it’s done: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-women-s-under-19-t20-world-cup-2022-23-1336137/points-table-standings1b. All Chopras have their googlies sorted (including the one on our podcast): https://twitter.com/thethingygirl/status/1617138120259997696?s=20&t=Tr0_sRtnPU5mG99jDfeg1g1c. Firdose Moonda on the rise and rise of Rwanda: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rwanda-set-to-take-next-step-forward-at-under-19-women-s-t20-world-cup-13534871d. Cricket Builds Hope (Rwanda): https://www.cricketbuildshope.org/our-story1e. A little argy bargy and the Spirit of Cricket is obstructed, you say?: https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/lucy-hamiltons-controversial-run-out-in-under19-womens-t20-world-cup-sparks-debate/news-story/268059202c31949f7f8becba9988a85a1f. PeDROs are here to stay!: https://www.latestly.com/socially/sports/cricket/zamina-tahir-pakistan-bowler-pulls-off-mankad-run-out-during-during-icc-u19-womens-t20-world-cup-2023-match-watch-video-4717287.html2. Women’s Premier League2a. The final franchises are in: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/womens-cricket/womens-ipl-teams-live-announcement-wipl-auction-updates/article66431213.ece2b. For comparison, the $$$ in 2008 for the Men’s IPL: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-announces-franchise-owners-333. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 20233a. 2004 was when Australia got past the Final Frontier of India: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-india-2004-05-614303b. Harbhajan 1-0 Ponting in a #throwback battle of words: https://wisden.com/stories/features/harbhajan-v-ponting-the-story-of-a-mouthy-feud-that-still-burns-strong3c. In prep for Prof. R Ashwin’s kutti koschen paper, Marnie Boy is thulping all his notes and how: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/marnus-labuschagne-plotting-how-to-tackle-the-r-ashwin-puzzle-aus-vs-ind-13535083d. Jason Gillespie pitching in with 201* pieces of advice for the Aus tourists in 2023: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/when-virat-kohli-comes-to-bat-i-would-love-to-see-pat-cummins-take-the-ball-and-australia-great-jason-gillespie-predicts-explosive-matchup-101674806915562.html and https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/cricket-australia-2023-test-great-jason-gillespie-says-india-tour-can-be-career-defining/news-story/093f5c77dbefc83cb2e479f696ee698b3e. Whether Jasprit Bumrah or Godot?: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rohit-wary-about-rushing-bumrah-responds-to-criticism-of-his-odi-form-13557563f. Australia announces its BGT squad: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-india-2004-05-614304. Ranji Trophy:The rare occasion when Ranji Trophy gets full formal and gets ties plus other stories: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ranji-trophy-round-up-andhra-make-the-quarter-finals-after-rare-first-innings-tie-1356117?platform=amp5. Manipur cricket is already a story for the ages: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ranji-trophy-manipurs-homegrown-heroes-prepare-for-life-in-the-elite-lane-13553816 Ben Stokes on Packed S------e and Workload: https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-ben-stokes-slams-tight-scheduling-via-cryptic-tweet-post-england-s-loss-south-africa-first-odi

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On episode 55, Bits and Pieces is joined by the lofty and loveable Andrew Fidel Fernando. Join Srinath, Chops, Krt, Sameer, and Tony as they chat with Fidel about the secret of Jayasuriya's bat, the fitness of Ranatunga, Herath, and Sri Lankans, the sexiness of the dad bod, and some amazing stories from the emerald Isle and New Zealand.

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The High Fidelity stuff from AFF

0.About when he was writing about Upon A Sleepless Isle: https://www.gratiaen.com/archives/andrew-fidel-fernando-winner-of-the-gratiaen-prize-2019

1. About Rangana aiya: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1056977/left-arm-lovable

2. About Lasith's last hurrah: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1147532/the-last-battles-of-lasith-malinga

3. About when NZ was on top from near Down Under: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1266453/world-test-championship-final---new-zealand-climb-to-the-top

4. About a day when AFF saw cricket but wrote nothing of it: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sl-vs-aus-2nd-test-2022-when-sri-lanka-came-to-the-cricket-to-fight-for-the-countrys-future-1323860

5a. About Angelo Mathews and a ball from nowhere in the 2019 WC: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/angelo-mathews-and-the-craziest-ball-of-the-2019-world-cup-1192164

5b. About Angelo Mathews' tubbier days: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/angelo-mathews-poor-running-in-focus-after-axe-from-odi-squad-1160821

1. About AFF's eye for what Rossco did for NZ: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ross-taylor-second-only-to-virat-kohli-since-2015-world-cup-1172108

2. About the phenomenon on and off the cricket field that is Murali: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1228133/growing-up-with-murali

3. About Jaffna beyond the guns: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/761915/the-lost-boys-of-jaffna

9a. About the Dickwella Enigma: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sl-vs-eng-2nd-test-day-2-niroshan-dickwella-dance-of-destruction-or-creation-or-whatever-it-is-1248952

9b. About the Dickwella Conundrum: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/andrew-fidel-fernando-the-enigma-of-niroshan-dickwella-1168899 9c. Dickwella or De Silva?: https://twitter.com/joji_39/status/1205157528398704640?t=1Uca5GGW4cRY5yFHysLPuQ&s=19

1. About the cult of Sanga's dad's son: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/902493/the-cult-of-sanga

2. Hunger by Fidel on Fifty Two: https://fiftytwo.in/story/hunger/

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Do you remember that day, many decades ago? Travel back in time. What do you see?

Do you see that young, handsome kid with short, curly hair and a straight bat, performing magic in the middle? He's defending the danger balls solidly, covering his stumps when the angle is threatening, and shredding the bad balls - rock, paper, scissors. The entire city has come to watch him play. There are three times as many people outside the ground, as there are inside, trying to get in. Some of them are finding their way in over the fences, hoisted ludicrously in human-sized drums and buckets, pulled over the walls by their friends already inside. On the far side of the ground, there is a prison, separated from the field by a sturdy wall with peepholes. And on the other side of the wall, convicts are squinting through the holes to catch a glimpse of the action. Watching him play is the only solace in the miserable lives of these hapless souls, scoffed at as pariahs in their own land. The jailer's son in watching too, inspired. Who knows - one day, it could be his turn. Have we heard his story before? The streets outside the ground are teeming with action, of a different kind. Hospitable hawkers eager to please, selling nuts, perfumes, guns and everything else under the sun. The light is fading. The crowd doesn't want the action to cease - they are burning newspapers to illuminate the ground and help the batter see better! Sights never seen on a cricket ground before. The kid is on 99, and smashes one more away, a glorious shot to complete a glorious 100! The radio commentator, in his brilliant blue tie, goes silent. Not because he's lost for words, but he's filled with emotions. He's wearing a tie that no one will get to see, and he's forming those words in his mind, words that perhaps no one will get to hear. But they are his words, and they will forever be his. One day, someone will chronicle the story again, in a manner befitting its magnificence. A story that everyone thought they already knew, but one they will discover anew and be filled with wonder...

Trust us, the above lines will make more sense once you listen to this episode :-) Join us on a wonderful journey alongside the incomparable Siddhartha Vaidyanathan, journalist, writer, podcaster and chronicler non-pareil.

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Bits and Pieces of Sidvee's oeuvre:

1. On Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/siddhartha-vaidyanathan-growing-up-with-sachin-598402

2. On Sachin Tendulkar and the question of clutch: https://sidveeblogs.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/tendulkar-and-the-clutch-question/

3. On bidding goodbye to VVS Laxman: https://sidveeblogs.wordpress.com/2012/08/19/goodbye-vvs/

4. On Rahul Dravid’s mastery of the struggle: https://sidveeblogs.wordpress.com/2011/06/23/dravid-and-the-mastery-of-the-struggle/

5. On David Murray: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/stayin-alive-251875

6. On the West Indian rebel cricketers of the 80s: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-unforgiven-286356

7. On Peshawar beyond the cricket: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/a-law-unto-itself-607113?platform=amp

8. On the colour at the Antigua Recreation Ground: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-arg-s-colourful-presence-lives-on-607800?platform=amp

9. Sidvee's podcast: https://www.81allout.com/subscribe-to-our-podcast/

10. Sidvee's publishing company: https://www.81allout.com/2021/11/17/war-minus-the-shooting-the-revival-of-a-cricket-classic/

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Tareque Laskar aka the Econormist joins Tony, Srinath, Chops and Murali to chat about his unique storytelling style using sport (and pop culture) to explain economics. The gang get meta about early Twitter's impact on building strong, like-minded communities among sports fans, playing club cricket in England and Europe filled with plenty of tea, scones and biryani. As always, there's a wrap-up of the week's action, from the SKY fall in Rajkot to the skyfall in the dusk twilight in Karachi.

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Chops: https://twitter.com/El_Chopernos

Murali: https://twitter.com/muralisatagopun

Show Notes

1. The Oeuvre of Tareque Laskar

1a. The Useless World Cup Previews series: https://twitter.com/tarequelaskar/status/1594257622907359232

1b. The Messi Little Concept of Incentives: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfLNWt0Fb7y/?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=

1c. The Holy Trinity of Brother T, England, and village cricket: https://twitter.com/tarequelaskar/status/1414155429140066315?s=46&t=bXTPz-5WUC_0qApEs90aCQ

1d. In which Brother T partakes in the common wealth of games: https://scroll.in/field/1030091/birmingham-diaries-from-cricket-to-hockey-the-the-little-things-in-between-my-week-at-cwg-2022

1e. Brother T is also Sporto-Graphael Nadal: https://twitter.com/hashtag/sportograph%20from%3Atarequelaskar?t=hRl7ij9hm42_GX5Gdi5lNw&s=09

1. Choppy feels the feels watching live sport after the forever pandemic: https://cricketwithpohejalebi.substack.com/p/are-you-richard-stokes-in-disguise

2. World Men's Test Championship final scenario is a much easier LRDI problem set now: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/wtc-final-scenarios-the-road-ahead-for-australia-india-sri-lanka-and-south-africa-1352822

3. Pakistan laid the perfect trap at home and then tripped right into it themselves: https://twitter.com/OsmanSamiuddin/status/1611342365838516225?t=0EN87-_nrmTN-SwvDjVX7g&s=19

4. A stats-salad on how Head has been a home bully and away chicken: https://twitter.com/DanielCherny/status/1611965147433828356?t=QtSP0VaVY31VTxIZ8tm5Tg&s=19

5. Skyfall and SKY rises (under lights): https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/how-india-batter-suryakumar-yadav-does-what-he-does-ind-vs-sl-3rd-t20i-1352799

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The friendliest podcast completes one full year of uninterrupted weekly podcasts as the world steps into 2023. Join Srinath, Nitin, Mohan, Choppy, Sameer, and Tony as they round up the action from the week, and a look at the Bits and Pieces jinxed year for Indian cricket. The gang also reminisce some of the favourite moments from the 52 episodes from 2022 and give you a hint of perhaps what lies ahead for your friendliest cricket podcast in the new year. Hop on and ride along!

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Show Notes

1. Dhoni reminding disgruntled fans that cricketers don't do tit for tat, circa 2011: https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/dhoni-urges-fans-to-control-emotions-964

2. Babar Azam makes cute request for more reviews: https://twitter.com/notrophiess/status/1608406322910990337?t=HL7n70NhDZMIj8OEg7Oj_A&s=08

3. The Googly Declaration - Babar explains the inexplicable: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/babar-azam-on-unexpected-declaration-we-took-a-chance-you-never-know-1351688

4. The Good Samaritans who rescued Rishabh Pant: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rishabh-pant-car-accident-bus-drivers-eye-witness-account-of-crash-1351697

5. India and Pak up top in a Test record filled with ignominy: https://twitter.com/michelappleton/status/1608915506324729856?t=t9yJvkjj3ICr38SFVDVzmA&s=19

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@Sporty_Baba aka Vipul joins the gang for the latest episode of Bits and Pieces, which is all about the good, the bad and the ugly parts of the Indian cricket fan's stadium watching experience. The discussion spans Bangalore's N Stand, the abominable Kotla, the worst stadium experience in India (even we are surprised that Kotla didn't win this one), and many lovely tales around Bombay's North Stand Gang (watch out for the way we bait our Chennai listeners by terming Bombay the knowledgeable crowd). We also spend some time acting like we're discussing the IPL Auction.

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4. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins

Show Notes:

1. India. Pakistan. Chennai. 1999. Sidvee - https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1172609/india--pakistan--chennai--1999

2. Ashwin. Second run. Wankhede. Scores level. Sidin - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sidin-vadukut-three-things-you-didn-t-know-about-ravichandran-ashwin-544072

3. Kambliiii Kambli! Sachiiinnn Sachin! The Bombay Brownwash -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7lP9TwCddE

4. The best grounds to watch cricket at. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-jury-s-out-which-is-the-best-ground-to-watch-cricket-in-591793

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On episode 50 of Bits and Pieces, your friends get together to discuss the Mexican standoff in the selection of Indian test bowlers, the appropriate direction, speed and etiquette of running a Mexican Wave in a stadium, and a quick look at the 4th T20I between India and Australia at Brabourne. Join Nitin, Kaus, Sameer, Chops, Murali and Tony who trust the podcasting process so much, that they even forget the episode number. Join in for all the fun!

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Sameer: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148

Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos

Murali: https://twitter.com/muralisatagopun

Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony

Show Notes

India women's cricket is proper box office now and there's a T shirt to that effect: https://twitter.com/JollyLauz18/status/1604084840886067210?t=5WSMx6shtt09ya43cpA4Yg&s=19

11 year old Rehan Ahmed actually dismissed his first Test captain, Ben Stokes in the nets: https://www.espncricinfo.com/video/when-an-11-year-old-rehan-ahmed-got-stokes-in-the-nets-1299862

Swords out for the pitch at the Gabba, will demerit points follow? https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/aus-vs-sa-1st-test-i-do-not-see-it-as-a-fair-contest-dean-elgar-on-gabba-pitch-1350235

Farewell, Azhar Ali: Azhar Ali always found a dignified way through utter turbulence: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pak-vs-eng-test-series-2022-azhar-ali-always-found-a-dignified-way-through-utter-turbulence-1349953

ICC's new Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation set, this time for World Test Championship finalists scenarios: https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2788358

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Is there any team that can stop Bazball? Should ball-tampering be legalised? What connects David Warner to Shah Rukh Khan (apart from the dance moves on popular social media)? What is Jacques Kallis doing at #5 in the list of all-time great six-hitters? Who was England's Prime Minister the last time Jaydev Unadkat played Test cricket for India? All the answers in Episode 49 of your friendly neighbourhood spidercam podcast. We recorded during the course of the pulsating finish to the second T20I between India and Australia Women, so you can enjoy the panel's real-time reactions to a rare win for Indian cricket in these trying times.

You can find this panel on Twitter at:

Sameer: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148

PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay

Murali: https://twitter.com/muralisatagopun

Chops: https://twitter.com/El_Chopernos

Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins

Show notes:

1. Bazball - An alternative explanation: https://twitter.com/HolyCricket_513/status/1599749605423738880?t=XQeaBUozomDprrNWE0p1BQ&s=19

2. Syl Clarke's brickbats in Multan: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/when-sylvester-clarke-bricked-it-246963?platform=amp

3. The latest in David Warner vs. Cricket Australia: Explainer - Why David Warner withdrew the appeal against his lifetime captaincy ban https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/australia-cricket-why-david-warner-withdrew-the-appeal-against-his-lifetime-captaincy-ban-1348530

4. Abrar Abzip through kar raha hai: The Abrar Ahmed school of wizardry: come for the mystery, stay for the legspin https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-abrar-ahmed-school-of-wizardry-come-for-the-mystery-stay-for-the-legspin-1348838

5. Oh Ben Stokes, look who's at the top of the six hitting pile in Tests: https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283122.html

6. India-W doing a lovely lap of honour after a precious win against the mighty Aus-W team: https://twitter.com/JollyLauz18/status/1601985185125634049?t=ycJm66s2A3aeYPE7kRIsXA&s=19

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On episode 48 of the friendliest cricket podcast, we have 50-50 India Pak representation as Samee Siddiqui joins the Bits and Pieces stable with Zainub, PGK, and Tony. Join in to find out what Pakistan really thought about the Indian team growing up, our collective disgust of Bazball, and the therapeautic white noise space that helps you get through life like a KL Rahul innings.

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Samee: https://twitter.com/PakCricPodcast

Zainub: https://twitter.com/zainubrazvi

PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay

Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony

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In Episode 47, we have the friendliest, most trans-continental cricket person ever joining the panel. Bharat Sundaresan regales us with stories upon stories of cricketing goodness. He talks about finding the intimate side of the intimidating Mitch Johnson, and about being an innocent bystander who got co-opted into Marlon Samuels' boorish post World Cup presser. He regales us with tales of driving across the length and breadth of Australia in 2020, touring the country alongside the touring Indians - tales that will soon be out in an epic book, on the epic series. His Rohit Sharma impression has us clutching our sides, and he has hair-care and styling tips that you may or may not want to follow - but if you're an aspiring cricket journo (or if you are Kane Williamson) you surely want to learn from him about observing the action at the nets. Bharat is one of the genuinely good people in cricket, and it was pure joy to have him on for this episode.

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1. Bharat: https://twitter.com/beastieboy07

2. Abhishek: https://twitter.com/El_Chopernos

3. Mohan: https://twitter.com/mohank

4. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins

Show notes:

1. The Dhoni touch - https://www.amazon.in/Dhoni-Touch-Unravelling-Enigma-Mahendra/dp/0143440063/

2. The Mitchell Johnson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-mitchell-johnson-show/id1651077442

3. The Patrick Patterson story: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/patrick-patterson-an-unquiet-mind-4762590/

4.Believe: What Life and Cricket Taught me - https://www.amazon.in/Believe-What-Life-Cricket-Taught/dp/0143454331/

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In the wake of a meh World Cup campaign for India, Chops and Srinath are in a post-mortem-esque mood; they bring to you their own version of armchair handwringing and criticism with hopes against hope that things will change for the better as far as Indian men's T20I cricket is concerned. With not much cricket of note during the week gone by, they shift their attention to trading personal stories and anecdotes from their favourite Tests from the delicious Australia in India rivalry. From epic ways to follow cricket as schoolboys to tales of Indian spin greats helping out Aussie spin novices, from the traditional Test centres of Delhi and Bangalore to the thrillers at Mohali and Dharamshala, it has been a clash for the ages and the 2023 edition can't start soon enough for these two. So lend us your ears and dive right in.

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1. Chops: https://twitter.com/El_Chopernos

2. Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath

Show notes:

Queensland vs Victoria at Chennai in 2001: https://www.gettyimages.in/detail/news-photo/australian-cricketers-michael-kasprowicz-and-matthew-hayden-news-photo/1101637

Gavin gave in to Prasanna's wisdom and reaped the rewards: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/gavin-robertson-you-have-no-idea-what-you-re-doing-here-623022?platform=amp

Krejza and a crazy Bedi story: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bedi-backs-krejza-for-delhi-test-375521

When Kohli said, "Friendship Over With Kangaroo": https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/kohli-says-friendship-with-australian-players-has-been-damaged-1088981

Laxman and Dravid talk to Sambit Bal about Kolkata 2001 and how much money Dalmiya awarded to Laxman: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/805857/-the-team-s-mindset-changed-after-kolkata

Will he, won't he? Need for Smeed is white-ball only: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/county-news-will-smeed-chooses-his-white-ball-path-but-the-ground-was-laid-a-generation-ago-1345058

Azhar's one handed blinder of a catch in the inaugural Border Gavaskar Test, 1996: https://youtu.be/n6scfdQynUc

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This episode was recorded minutes after England won the final of the T20 World Cup, which now means that an Indian-origin Prime Minister now holds both the ODI and T20 gongs. We subscribe to the 'Anybody But England' school of thought, but in Episode 45 our main question is 'Can anybody beat England?' Tony, Murali, Sameer and Nitin once again relive the agony of India's horrendous defeat in the semi-final, and Pakistan's much more spirited effort in the MCG final, where Jos Buttler and co. reigned supreme. Along the way, in addition to our love for hating England, we talk about India's love for middle-aged anchors, Mt. Manganui's love for being mispronounced, MS Dhoni's love for aviation, Sanju Samson's love for parottas, Australia's love for Prime Ministers and Ilayaraja's love for wordplay.

(Note - Our joy at England's win translated to a higher than normal frequency of F-Bombs in this episode. And hence the Tarantino-esque title to the show)

Find us on Twitter at:

1. Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony

2. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins

3. Sameer: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead48

4. Murali: https://twitter.com/muralisatagopun

Show notes:

1. The Sports Gene: https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Gene-Extraordinary-Athletic-Performance/dp/161723012X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OY4QPURR52EP&keywords=The+Sports+gene&qid=1668376961&sprefix=the+sports+ge%2Caps%2C468&sr=8-1

2. 22 Yarns ft. Robin Uthappa Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/719UIH79o6i162Ux40IKjn

3. 22 Yarns ft. Robin Uthappa Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BBZQ8tVdAI4Y4fPhZAVzE

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In the last episode, we had bid a fond and wistful farewell to Pakistan, only to welcome them right back into the World Cup this week! Zainub, Srinath, Nitin, PGK and Chopernos come together to marvel at the jigra, the jazba, the dileri and just the 'haal' of Pakistan, and their stunning entry into the semis following a series of incredible events, aided by tbe bumbling Proteas and Bungle-a-Desh. Mohan K reports from the MCG after witnessing India v Zimbabwe alongside 92,000 other people. SKY or Moin Khan - who is the better gum-chewer? If 2022 is a repeat of 1992, who is the new Inzamam, and is Babar Azam reprising Rameez Raja or Imran Khan? Is the Scene on for Pakistan again? Will it be India v Pakistan at the MCG again? Which is that one team that no one can stand anymore? (Hint: It's not England) Tune in to find out.

Find us on Twitter at:

1. Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath

2. PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay

3. Zainub: https://twitter.com/zainubrazvi

4. Chopernos: https://twitter.com/El_Chopernos

5. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins

Show notes:

1. Pak v WI, 1992: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r9Piqz-XDc

2. Moin Khan chewing up gum and Australia, 1999: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTkn4nE6RAg

3. "Tweaker, darter" Shadab that's what you need: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG4si85mxyk

4. The Haal of Pakistan: https://wisden.com/stories/archive/the-nightwatchman-features/the-haal-of-pakistan-osman-samiuddin-long-read

5. The Scene is on for Pakistan (2019 edition): https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/is-the-scene-on-for-pakistan/id1386771685?i=1000442908343

6. "Jeetendra bhai, Jeetendra!" Origin Story: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sidin-vadukut-watching-india-v-pakistan-in-basel-508877

7. Best World Cup ever? https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/sports-trends/t20-world-cup-2022-has-the-tournament-been-the-best-ever-yet-9443181.html

8. Sleeping at the wheel were the Proteas: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2022-ned-vs-sa-south-africa-and-the-tag-we-will-carry-that-monkey-on-our-backs-temba-bavuma-1343596

9. The Dutch walked the talk and then talked the talk to Pak: https://twitter.com/grassrootscric/status/1589139693995950080?t=JLxoKmez9n2Qqytpi3Fz0g&s=19

10. Bertus de Jong's epic thread on the qualification rules for men's T20 World Cup 2024: https://twitter.com/BdJcricket/status/1583414735457787905?t=LUsFkf3YM4x4f8bceOf9Fw&s=19

11. What semi-final? Shaheen is ready for the final! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CknIs2_JAha/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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PGK, Sameer, Tony, Murali and Nitin assemble soon after India's World Cup defeat against South Africa at cold and bouncy Perth. Does Pakistan still have a chance of making it? Which of the many gaps in the Indian team can Rishabh Pant plug? Inzy was a run out expert, but would he have ever gotten Mankaded? What are Joe Rogan, Bam-Bam Bigelow and Akshay Kumar doing in a cricket podcast? Stay till the end to find out answers to all these questions, and to see whether these guys are capable of doing a single episode without an Ajay Jadeja reference.

Show notes:

1. A ragged finish at Kochi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40dlxW0xN0U

2. The Pak Bean story: https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/send-real-mr-bean-zimbabwe-revel-in-revenge-over-pakistan-in-bean-derby-1157413.html

3. Joe Rogan checks out Kohli's Insta following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADC3ErCdu6g

4. AshAnna X Inzybhai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-IHFHVv1i8

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In the immediate aftermath of the greatest T20 match in recent memory, the Bits and Pieces gang get together for some emotional catharsis. Join Murali, Vikas, Sameer, Chops, Tony and some friends at the stadium for some raw thoughts that lay the smackdown on the royal rumble that was India taking on Pakistan at the MCG. 

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Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony

*Show Notes:

1. Travis Basevi tribute by Jarrod Kimber: https://twitter.com/ajarrodkimber/status/1583463271004110848?t=URnOxhJNWtIZGdRmUe7GTA&s=19

2. Ashwin's running between the wickets - a theoretical treatise by Sidin Vadukut: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sidin-vadukut-three-things-you-didn-t-know-about-ravichandran-ashwin-544072

3. Anushka Sharma's spouse played a handy knock at a cricket match today: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkDnA-npJi9/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

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Zainub Razvi joins Kaus, MohanK, Krt and Srinath to review the Asia Cup, preview the T20 World Cup, wonder whether the Melbourne weather forecast will allow the India v Pakistan game to happen and discuss all the epic memes from the captains' photoshoot. Also contains your weekly Dada's brand endorsement update, and good old BCCI political drama.

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Kaus: https://www.instagram.com/_kaus/

MohanK: https://twitter.com/mohank

Krt: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr

Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath

Show notes:

A sampler of Pakistan memes: https://twitter.com/karachikhatmal/status/1355063074793926657?t=Gv2RVLXA-PIDha3n4DJqQw&s=19

Osman Samiuddin's Final Word on Pak cricket birthdays: https://twitter.com/OsmanSamiuddin/status/1581247606805516290?t=cT7qAIPRL55u2IMO2j3ERw&s=19

Pakistan in India, 1999 - A classic documentary: https://youtu.be/VWE9qr5gjyE

The venue for the Men's T20 World Cup Captains event looked... familiar?: https://twitter.com/UdaySRana/status/1581452001447026688?t=vs67wTxy6co9WV5a0_8NsQ&s=19

Asia Cup 2022 - A run-out-at-the-non-striker's-end that wasn't - Part 1:

https://twitter.com/ghosh_annesha/status/1576495611184304134?t=YEUsOWUaaS_4prSaPdIG7Q&s=19

Asia Cup 2022 - A run-out-at-the-non-striker's-end that wasn't - Part 2: https://twitter.com/imfemalecricket/status/1580811307564945409?t=GL5TRZgLVNFLIYJo6EhvvA&s=19

Dada is taking a cab to CAB: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/outgoing-bcci-president-sourav-ganguly-set-to-contest-for-post-of-cricket-association-of-bengal-president-1340077

A recap of the last global men's tournament in the southern hemisphere (2015), including parallels to another one of the same type (1992): https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/world-cup-highs-and-lows-1992-parallels-kohli-s-statesmanship-and-the-afridi-award-for-retirement-1195118

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Tony, Chops, Krtgrphr and Nitin come together to analyse the latest from the 248 Twenty20 International series that are currently underway, and the lone ODI series that no one (except Shikhar and Sanju) wanted. Why did Shimron Heymyer miss so many flights? What is the latest embellishment on Gautam Gambhir's CV? Did Kyle Mayers play the shot of the year in the first T20 v Aus? Just how memorable was Ajay Jadeja's single over in some 1999 Sharjah ODI? Should Jasprit Bumrah be treated like a regular human being? Find out all the answers on Episode 40 of the friendliest cricket podcast.

Follow us:

Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony

Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos

Krt: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr

Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins

Show notes:

1. The late 90s - Ajay Jadeja as stand in Captain - Last over of an ODI - Sharjah - 3 wickets: https://youtu.be/hz_CorE9JfA

2. A batting order or a Faux Powar: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-v-pak-2022-asia-cup-sylhet-india-coach-powar-defends-tactics-pakistan-younger-players-to-feel-the-pressure-1338749

3. Simone Biles' grace amidst outright racism: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jul/30/simone-biles-gymnastics-olympics-tokyo-2020-olympics

4. Lucknow Super Giants are Gambhir about their global ambition and they have Gautammentor for it: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/gautam-gambhir-named-global-mentor-for-all-super-giants-teams-1338720

5. Knittins is all about Money Control and Control% stats: https://www.moneycontrol.com/author/nitin-sundar-25951/news/?classic=true

6. If you're looking for an Intermission from Bits and Pieces, Knittins has you sorted: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KH1ecCdVYEFz3w8sS7ylL?si=lT6o9yshQyqOLf4zsDXN1g&utm_source=copy-link

7. David Warner is a convert to the Church of Tim David: https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australian-cricket-2022-godsend-tim-david-books-world-cup-ticket-after-west-indies-destruction-video-highlights/news-story/00430c6ae9a41fa652ce9a42439a89cd

8. You're not allowed to do this Gauti!: https://twitter.com/GautamGambhir/status/1577606117328551936?s=20&t=D9lsraTBlSidtWvXela-6Q

9. Meditations on the county game from The Final Word cricket podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GmFzUPjJseeNCzFE7ivMV

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On Ep 39 of the friendliest cricket podcast, Tony is joined by Srinath, Mohan, Chops, and Sameer to round up the discussion around the run-out at the non-striker's end, India's chances at the world cup, and more - including a special appearance by Sebastian Kochukudy - Tony's Dad.

Follow us:

Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony

Mohan: https://twitter.com/mohank

Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath

Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos

Sameer: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148

1. Sid Monga explains the stigma around that kind of run out: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sidharth-monga-why-is-there-stigma-involved-in-running-out-a-non-striker-because-its-all-about-power-1337221

2. Sanju Samson brings his A game to Chennai: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-a-vs-nz-a-2022-chennai-joins-the-sanju-samson-fan-club-1336848

3. Boom's gone but hopefully India has (Arsh)deep pace reserves: https://youtu.be/dJQsumWZgtI

4. Have your thoughts about Underarm 1981 changed in all these years?: https://twitter.com/ovshake42/status/1356097930092941314?t=RD_IfJISQkeE8usicx3Liw&s=19

5. Sarah Waris and Nikesh Rughani pay tribute to Jhulan Goswami on their podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LuGPL7Rc4XrRCmHrorEXl?si=mRQOB6oZRfGr0kfb5s6KHw&utm_source=copy-link

6. Rand sends our brethren at Caribbean Cricket Podcast to Twitter Jail: https://twitter.com/CaribCricket/status/1575569425092464642?t=Ip8pUszQvAwclixxn8rusQ&s=19

7. Overthrows off the batter's bat? Ashwin and Stokes agree!: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-dc-vs-kkr-deflected-overthrow-causes-tempers-to-flare-in-capitals-kkr-match-1280555

8. Wasim Jaffer talks about Bumrah's workload management: https://www.espncricinfo.com/video/jasprit-bumrah-injury-do-extended-breaks-do-more-harm-than-good-to-bowlers-1337384

9. Cricketers and Films - a match shot in heaven: https://odishatv.in/news/entertainment/irfan-pathan-in-action-a-flashback-into-indian-cricket-stars-dalliance-with-tinsel-town-184665/amp

10.PhD Thesis by Dean McNamara on "Cricket fast bowling monitoring and workload management" https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/download/2a6fdf9ebd765b44e851349cf40d44e10ea5b693d16cdfe5a97e35de32ce9e4e/7945124/McNamara_2016_Cricket_fast_bowler_monitoring_and_workload.pdf

1. Several scholarly articles on cricketer "workload management" including this: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34892782/

2. Managing Cameron Green: https://newsroomodisha.com/green-could-be-vulnerable-ca-should-manage-his-workload-pat-cummins/

3. Pat Cummins saying 'you can't blame Cam Green' for going after easy-money in the IPL: “You can’t really blame anyone for going in IPL” 🙂

4. Pat Cummins saying "don't burn out Cam Green" https://www.cricket.com.au/news/pat-cummins-dont-burn-out-cameron-green-australia-allrounder-test-odi-t20/2022-09-30

5. Son of Bosey - Rexona to sponsor underarm world cup - https://www.sonofbosey.com/2007/03/rexona-to-sponsor-cricket-underarm.html

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As the cricketing world went into a collective meltdown following Deepti Sharma's run out of Charlie Dean for backing up too far, we convened to ask the important question - what exactly is the Spirit of Cricket? Is it that peg of Old Monk that makes bad Bollywood cricket movies go down easy? It is the pissy smell you get in the poorly maintained toilets at Indian grounds? Is it the spit that's been permanently banned from ball-shining services? Is it... well... tomato chutney? Find out the answers in Episode 38, where we also take a punt on India's chances at the World Cup, and bid Jhulan Goswami a fond farewell.

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Rachana: https://twitter.com/thethingygirl

Kartik: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr

Sameer: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148

Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins

Show notes:

1. Mithali pranks Jhulan! https://youtu.be/a993Fj1ytXg

2. A promo for Chakdaha Express, the Jhulan biopic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WriyhHlM0Z0

3. El_Chopernos does a Yuvraj on Stuart Broad: https://twitter.com/El_Chopernos/status/1573722433210961920

4. Mike Gatting, Chris Broad (and Stuart Broad) during the England rebel tour of South Africa: https://twitter.com/PakCricPodcast/status/1573737670509035521?s=20&t=pNMN19GuaBjhDuhZATAC9A

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What does cricket's obsession with team sheets have to do with World War 1? Why does India play their LOI cricket in blue jerseys? Can you find swinging sensations like Deepak Chahar on the streets of Dubai? Answers to all your burning questions on cricket are (not) answered in Episode 37 of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast. If you have the answers though, do write to us!

Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony

Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos

Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins

Krt: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr

Kaus is too cool for Twitter.

Show notes:

1. A day in the life of Venugupal Rao, Specialist Super Sub: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/videocon-triangular-series-2005-216614/india-vs-new-zealand-2nd-match-217116/full-scorecard

2. Many shades of India blue, ft. Sachin Tendulkar: https://www.espncricinfo.com/gallery/the-emperor-s-new-clothes-687153

3. TRacer Bullet by Parodesy Noise: https://soundcloud.com/parodesynoise/tracer-bullet

4. "I Am": Robin Uthappa on finding himself, and cricket's mental-health crisis: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-robin-uthappa-on-finding-himself-and-crickets/id1386771685?i=1000579456361

5. 22 Yarns, ft. Robin Uthappa: https://open.spotify.com/episode/719UIH79o6i162Ux40IKjn

6. Dada does a number on Pak in Toronto in 1997: https://twitter.com/Zohaib1981/status/1571376761182584832?t=kkz7KWkej_61q2VKWaqy_Q&s=19

7. India Men's cricket jersey in white ball cricket through the years: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/how-the-indian-cricket-teams-jersey-has-changed-over-the-years/article60655393.ece

8. Samson to lead India A: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sanju-samson-to-lead-powerful-india-a-with-prithvi-shaw-umran-malik-ruturaj-gaikwad-in-one-dayers-vs-new-zealand-a-1335159?platform=amp

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The Bits and Pieces gang takes full credit for breaking Virat's century jinx, and guarantees two 100s every week from The King from now on. Also, a blow-by-blow reliving of the wonderful Asia Cup final, that capped off a top-notch tournament with a well-deserved Sri Lankan win. Which commentator should be working with the fire department? Who is the LinkedIn of the commentary world? These, and other important questions answered in jest, along with some surprise movie scenes and song interludes.

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Sameer: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148

Show notes:

1. Play of the week: Never before seen scenes, as Steve Smith smashes a six and then signals no-ball: https://twitter.com/GemsOfCricket/status/1568892282467917824

2. Oh wait, we saw that back in 2001, from, Stephen Fleming: https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxMHX1U8R6wjr4lk62S2sY2pI6yFxB0eTq

3. Bloody hell, he copped a fine for it. #GhorKalyugIn2001: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/fleming-charged-with-dissent-116037

4. Crowd behaviour, and Dhoni logic: https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/fans-should-control-their-emotions-dhoni-571962.html

5. Shoaib praising Mohammad Asif, the rattlesnake: https://youtube.com/shorts/LuDcqIQDFj0?feature=share

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Why will the next big T20 innovation come from the Women's game? Is Manchester Originals the lamest cricket franchise name ever? What does Shardul Thakur have to do with the change of ends at the end of each over? Is Sourav Ganguly the biggest social media whiz going around? Get answers to all your burning cricket questions on Episode 35 of Bits and Pieces, featuring our biggest panel ever!

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Kaus: Is too cool for Twitter

Show notes:

Show Notes

1. A date with Date (I'm in love with the shape of a T20 contest): https://www.81allout.com/2022/08/30/hitting-v-batting-the-choice-that-dictates-the-shape-of-a-t20-contest/

2. Rahul LMFAO Dravid and four letter words: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-2022-wit-wisdom-at-rahul-dravid-saturday-laughter-club-1332419

3. The Hundred and Fanbase Diversity: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-hundred-2022-it-s-not-only-about-the-cricket-as-lord-s-lays-on-a-tuesday-night-party-1331929

4. "MEESHO THE MONEY!" ft. Dada: https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/when-dada-hits-meesho-reacts-to-sourav-ganguly-s-social-media-error-that-went-viral-101662188045041.html

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Episode 34 of Bits and Pieces was recorded minutes after Sanjay Manjrekar asked Ravindra Jadeja on air, "You will talk to me won't you?" The podcast features a blow-by-blow review of India's victory against Pakistan in their first game of the Asia Cup game in Dubai, and a review of England's series-levelling win against South Africa. Also featuring a detailed explanation of the WTC table by our in-house expert Tony Sebastian. And plenty of giggles around the pronunciation of Hardik Pandya's name.

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Show Notes

Road to Resurgence for Hardik Pandya by Amol Karhadkar, Jarrod Kimber: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6OhLNy7OgX1JPFHXk8YhFv?si=ycd1NsV2S0ugGSuwdqDm5A&utm_source=copy-link

Chennai '99 is Pain Forever: https://www.sidvee.net/cricket/india-pakistan-chennai-1999

Pant, Open: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/rishabh-as-opener-in-t20-wc-wasim-jaffer-gives-his-verdict-on-whether-pant-becomes-backup-for-rohitrahul-101654773042968.html

Ben Stokes the Hardik within him at Manchester: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12173/12683420/james-anderson-calls-england-captain-ben-stokes-absolute-machine-after-big-win-in-manchester

How many India vs Pak matches does it take to make an Asia Cup?: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2022-asia-cup-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-biggest-international-tournament-outside-icc-events-1329634

The funda"mentals" of ViKo Vajradanti: https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2761961

What has more crunch than a KL Rahul innings these days?: https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/congress-bun-masala-recipe-karnatakas-famous-crunchy-bun-masala-for-tea-time-indulgence-2611593/amp/1

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Episode 33 has Srinath, El_Chopernos and Knittins taking special relish in ripping into England following their dramatic defeat against South Africa in the first Test. They also take equal relish in doing their best impressions of VVS Laxman saying 'Jimbobay', even as Shikhar Dhawan continues to plough the lone furrow for the ODI format that no one seems to be watching. Digs at KL Rahul, terrible puns, alarmist takes at the FTP and the burgeoning roster of T20 leagues, and some trivia that may make you go wow... tune in to Ep 33 for everything... And please subscribe for more of it every week.

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Notes:

1. Billings Bravado: https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2022/aug/14/days-after-dean-elgars-egg-on-their-faces-remark-sam-billings-warns-south-africa-test-skipper-2487548.html

2. BazBall, but only harder:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/eng-v-sa-1st-test-brendon-mccullum-wants-england-to-go-harder-after-regime-s-first-setback-1329988

1. Future Tours Programme final approved.pdf:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-mens-ftp-india-and-australia-to-play-five-test-series-in-both-2023-25-and-2025-27-cycles-1329462

1. The Future of BBL (you have been 'Warnered'):

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/david-warner-s-sydney-thunder-bbl-signing-only-one-part-of-a-much-bigger-challenge-1330070

1. Throwback to India v Pak U-15 in 1996: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/lombard-under-15-challenge-cup-1996-365725/india-under-15s-vs-pakistan-under-15s-final-256935/match-report

2. Thowback to India getting Blignauted: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-zimbabwe-2001-62307/zimbabwe-vs-india-2nd-test-63935/full-scorecard

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This week on the friendliest cricket podcast, Srinath, Chops, and Tony round up the CWG finals, the Boult from the blue and the future of cricket, Insta nonsense from Russell and RP, India's squad to Zimbabwe, Ross Taylor's revelations and more. Also on the pod, what's the difference between the Aussie women's captain and India's bowling strategy in the Border Gavaskar Trophy? If England's A team is called the Lions, what should the alpha team be called? And more. Come, grab a seat and join us at the friend's table. And do tell another friend.

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Notes:

Rajesh Chauhan has played the most Tests without ever losing one: https://www.espn.in/cricket/story/_/id/22108170/fast-hundreds-batting-month

WIPL 2023, maybe?: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/womens-ipl-bcci-earmarks-march-2023-window-for-inaugural-edition-1328890

Slow Tahlia and The Return of the McGrath: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/aus-vs-ind-cwg-2022-tahlia-mcgrath-plays-final-despite-testing-positive-for-covid-19-1328212

Dre Russ is keeping quiet: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/i-know-this-was-coming-andre-russell-responds-to-phil-simmons-on-non-availability-for-west-indies-1328862

BBL and privatisation pains: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/privatisation-the-billion-dollar-question-at-australian-cricket-summit-20220814-p5b9pi.html

RIP Rudi, keep trolling batters up there: https://youtu.be/-3Iqvkl8bSE

Trent Boult and cricket's tipping point: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rise-of-t20-leagues-ilt20-and-csa-league-trent-boults-choice-a-landmark-moment-in-crickets-fast-evolving-landscape-1328584

Rishabh Pant nonsense: https://www.dnaindia.com/cricket/report-rishabh-pant-shares-another-cryptic-post-on-ig-after-urvashi-rautela-s-chotu-bhaiya-remark-2976523

Ross Taylor on NZ dressing room: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ross-taylor-reveals-racial-insensitivity-in-new-zealand-cricket-1328742

Ross Taylor on Rajasthan Royals: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ross-taylor-rajasthan-royals-owner-slapped-me-1329045

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This week on the friendliest cricket podcast, the Bits and Pieces gang talk about the CWG semi finals, the beleaguering leagues of T20 and follow the money created by the monopsony of cricket. Also, what is India's ideal T20 side? And how does it differ from the probable one? The conclusions of these thought starters are left as an exercise for the listener. Join Murali, Mohan, and Chops for all the fun this week.

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Show notes -

1. The UAE T20 league is the cat among the pigeons: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/full-members-concerned-over-idea-of-nine-overseas-players-per-xi-in-uae-league-1327749

2. Zampstagram is a BBLoyalist(?): https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/adam-zampa-overseas-franchise-leagues-in-uae-south-africa-are-not-in-my-calculations-1327933

3. CA pulling out all the stops to keep Warner at the BBL: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/warner-on-course-to-sign-with-thunder-this-weekend-20220805-p5b7ma.html

4. Mo Ali latest to diss ODIs: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-hundred-2022-moeen-ali-becomes-latest-player-to-predict-demise-of-odi-cricket-1327939

5. Spot the missing cricketer: https://twitter.com/M_Raj03/status/1555913855355629570?t=vWM0TlfnrhyVc7DDnes0Tg&s=19

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On episode 30 of Bits and Pieces, your friendliest cricket pod gang gets together to round up all the cricketing action from the week that was. Join Tony, Srinath, Abhishek, Thejaswi, and Vikas as they discuss the shift of power centre from Lord's to Landlords, and fumble through some fun trivia. From Rent to SPENT, we've got you covered. Listen in, and tell a friend.

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Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony

Show Notes

1. David Warner vs CA - https://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/warner-tests-twenty20-flexibility-ahead-of-pay-talks-20220729-p5b5mg.html

2. Gideon Haigh on David Warner vs CA - https://twitter.com/abcsport/status/1553581957598294018?t=m-Vr66-EFC7951qz1iR5Cw&s=19

3. BBL 2022 draft English contingent - https://twitter.com/BBL/status/1552111750857625601?t=p4WP6IgZJf-Bn6jZk4KFYA&s=19

4. SA's Next Big Things in Reliance XI - https://cricxtasy.com/news/dewald-brevis-112-for-mumbai-indians-second-XI-england-tour/cid8094054.htm

5. UAE International League T20 in early 2023 - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/uae-t20-league-announces-early-2023-window-set-for-clash-of-dates-with-bbl-bpl-and-csa-league-1318608

6. International cricket on satellite TV for the first time in India - https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/sport/story/20030818-1993-bcci-puts-a-price-on-telecast-of-its-cricket-matches-792084-2003-08-18

7. Crowdfunding for Barabati Stadium, Cuttack - https://www.cuttackonline.in/city-guide/barabati-stadium-cuttack

8. England's heroic bank clerk - https://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/597148.html

9. Wicket off the first ever ball of the first Test ever in a ground - https://www.espn.in/cricket/story/_/id/22487186/score-2-3-wessels-family-double

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Episode 29 is all about nostalgia about ODIs by Rachana, Sidin, Chops and PGK. Find out what it was like to watch Shabash Mithu in an empty theatre in London with a bottle of Old Monk. Plus the most memorable (and painful) ODIs watched, what bizarre rule changes can be made to make ODIs relevant and why Atul Bedade is the greatest ODI player ever.

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Show notes

Atul Bedade four sixes - https://youtu.be/XZGkHCRJmiU

NZ vs India Max Cricket match - https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-new-zealand-2002-03-62325/new-zealand-vs-india-112812/full-scorecard

Ijaz Ahmed goes bonkers at Lahore - https://youtu.be/aHhy-qRGKMY

Sneha Deepthi's post-pregnancy comeback attempt - https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2022/jul/22/sneha-aims-to-become-first-cricketer-to-make-india-comeback-after-pregnancy-2479570.html

Aayush Puthran's new book on Pak women's cricket - https://twitter.com/aayushputhran/status/1546698966871703552?t=jTGlyofb1yDB5Rqjis3txA&s=19

Shabaash Mithu trailer - https://youtu.be/FLd_ZeEe9pc

Chakda Express announcement - https://youtu.be/WriyhHlM0Z0

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On Episode 28th of the friendliest cricket podcast, the gang admit "Gorilla Gothilla". Join Tony, Srinath, Krt, Nitin, Chops, and Kaus as they launch into peak bantz, and bring up concepts such as the Umpire Empire, Podwin's Law, Fleming's middle finger rule, and all the fun cricket news from around the world. Also includes Ash anna striking back against the umpires for the Dindigul Dragons.

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*Show notes:

1. Blast last-ball drama -

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-blast-final-2022-lancashire-argue-final-ball-umpiring-error-cost-them-t20-blast-title-1325115

1. Gorillas and the mist - https://twitter.com/Cricket_Ali/status/1548410824082878468?t=2z25Z2rbtzmgzjY8StI-2Q&s=19

Gorillas IN the Mist - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorillas_in_the_Mist?wprov=sfla1

1. Nitin's Chemistry Mnemonic puzzle: https://twitter.com/notytony/status/1548783896279470080

2. Super League/FTP - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-ftp-2023-27-india-and-australia-to-battle-for-border-gavaskar-trophy-over-five-tests-in-next-ftp-cycle-1325060

3. Fake IPL in Gujarat - https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/with-a-harsha-bhogle-mimic-rs-400-a-day-gujarat-villagers-con-russian-betters-with-fake-ipl/articleshow/92822344.cms

4. Dane Vilas https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/dane-vilas-the-man-who-played-white-lightning-533958?platform=amp

5. Fake SL T20 league - https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/may/12/the-t20-cricket-tournament-that-wasnt-how-fixers-fabricated-the-uvat20-league

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On episode 27 of the friendliest cricket podcast, the Bits and Pieces gang try to grin and bear the Birmingham debacle with brimming ham. Join PGK, Krt, Srinath, el_chopernos, and Tony as they step into their Indian uncle flip flops to discuss if India's test team be worried, how to reverse Virat Kohli's Perplex Patch, and what exactly is BazBall? Also, is the BCCI a cricket board or travel agency, and the Whatsapp group of Maxwell and Ashwin.

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Notes:

The future is tall: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1298797/the-future-is-tall

Sri Lanka protesters break in and watch the game: https://twitter.com/KSSKsam/status/1545764634526748672

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On Episode 26, the bits and pieces assemble for a deep-dive into the latest from women's cricket, Pant-Jadeja magic, Shami-Bumrah sorcery, Stuart Broad schadenfreude, and a total takedown of BazBall ft. Ben Stokes. The group loses count of the number of India captains in the last 12 months (roughly 13), looks back at the tenure of Eoin Morgan, looks forward to the Mithali Raj biopic, and chuckles wildly at David Warner's misfortune with a bail at Galle.

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1. Abhishek Chopra: https://twitter.com/El_Chopernos
2. Srinath Sripath: https://twitter.com/SrinathSripath
3. Rachana Ramchand: https://twitter.com/thethingygirl
4. Murali Satagopan: https://twitter.com/MuraliSatagopun
5. Nitin Sundar: https://twitter.com/knittins

Show notes:

1. Shaz on Sky talking about Yuvi 36 and the Bumrah 35 - https://youtu.be/hQ4rwZVS8Po

2. Rishabh Pant and the sensible hundred - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-ind-2022-5th-test-edgbaston-sensible-rishabh-pant-still-leaves-edgbaston-feeling-giddy-1322776

3. Women's Test cricket and the ICC - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/an-icc-for-women-it-might-be-the-only-way-to-save-womens-test-cricket-1320803

4. Maccabiah Games: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/maccabiah-games-2009-414786

5. Katherine Brunt and Nat Sciver #goals on social media: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfYjlg0jd3C/?igshid=YTgzYjQ4ZTY%3D

6. Trailer of Shabaash Mithu - The upcoming Mithali Raj biopic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLd_ZeEe9pc

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Episode 25 of Bits and Pieces is all about sibling revelry as Mithun Sundar tells us about si bling in Goa (does Bumrah have a restaurant?!), cricket rules growing up, how nurture can turn the knob very differently for two brothers, and the family that keeps this pod going. The panel for this week is rounded off by Krt, Mohan, Nitin, and Tony who are beleaguered by the ICC super league. The gang also talks about the 6ixty, mystery free hits, recall dismissals on dismissal recalls, RCB chants at Silk Board Junction, and the Australia tour of Sri Lanka.

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Notes:

Bhai aap yahan reference: https://twitter.com/wasimakramlive/status/780363226596929536

6ixty: https://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1539596111245107202

Henry Nichols bizarre dismissal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmf0IkSZOro

Symonds freak dismissal off Clarke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFZM0OkJxG4

Ganguly run out & recall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw3Bo7p-pHc

Karnataka v MP 1999 final scorecard: http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1998-99/IND_LOCAL/RANJI/KNOCK-OUTS/KNTKA_MP_RJI-FINAL_19-23APR1999.html

Chandrakant Pandit: High priest of ranji coaching - https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/chandrakant-pandit-high-priest-of-ranji-coaching-7980737/

Chandrakant Pandit - redemption montage: https://twitter.com/pRAJwal_c05/status/1541032513329434625?t=Awh3Da2jItskKDWYuMTlIQ&s=19

Andrew Fidel Fernando on Sri Lanka in a parallel universe: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/in-a-parallel-universe-sri-lanka-offer-a-glimpse-of-normal-happier-times-1320893

Bharat Sunderasan in Sri Lanka: https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/122721/ground-reality-sri-lanka-cricket-strives-to-hold-onto-its-smile-cricbuzzcom

Pat Cummins on Insta - Aussies wait for power in SL: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfLd-n0pb8o/

Sri Lanka thanks Australia: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfOFj-Hp9aG/

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Episode 24 of Bits and Pieces has the gang reacting to the mind-blowing IPL broadcast right deals, and to the equally mind-blowing Dinesh Karthik who now has more comebacks than Shahid Afridi (haha, kidding). It also features an epic and eloquent IPL rant from our returning veteran Mohan K, and an equally epic trivia quiz on Hong Kong Sixes and stat (thigh) padding hosted by show debutant Thejaswi Udupa. Meanwhile, show regulars Tony, Krtgrphr and Nitin do their usual nonsense.

Show Notes:

1. On the alluring Alur ground: https://www.deccanherald.com/content/203898/alur-dream-set-soar.html

2. Mark Waugh's thigh pad: https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/annotations-on-the-thigh-pad-worn-by-australian-batsman-news-photo/110501360

3. Root 66: https://eatsleepcrickrepeat.weebly.com/blog/february-09th-2016

4. Dinesh Karthik at the 2007 World Cup: https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2017/mar/23Sachinexclusive-l.jpg

5. Dinesh Karthik defying gravity at the 2007 World T20: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkbMgLhmZEU

6. Sourav Ganguly twitter special: https://twitter.com/SGanguly99/status/1536731937946996738

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This week on the friendliest cricket podcast, Tony, Nitin, Krt, and Kaus are joined by Jaideep Vaidya - who runs MoneyBall for The Ken - to talk about Ganguly's conflict of interest, IPL media rights, and more. The gang also shed light on how Rassie van der Dussen lived up to his name, how Jammy sir is crafting a team in his own image, and the phenomenal run of the square root of the fab 4 - Babar Azam and Joe Root.  

Notes:  

Moneyball on Ganguly's Conflict: https://the-ken.com/moneyball_edition/sourav-ganguly-the-prince-of-conflict/ 

Joyville with Ganguly: https://twitter.com/SGanguly99/status/1533810606742327304 

Cat and mouse with BCCI and ICC: https://the-ken.com/moneyball_edition/the-cat-and-mouse-game-between-bcci-and-icc/  

Javed 65 robelinda video https://twitter.com/robelinda2/status/1535852035341709312?t=5xiHS7TMabv95WWLEkYEkQ&s=19

Amazon Thursday Night Football NFL deal https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/03/amazons-thursday-night-football-package-will-begin-in-2022-instead-of-2023.html

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On Episode 22 of Bits and Pieces, the gang's promise of returning to real cricket gets real. Srinath, Kaus and Krt intently debate the buzz around Baz-ball, before realizing that English cricket (and the Lord's pitch) is just as sub-standard as it was before the IPL; and then getting distracted by the American chapter of the "Baseball Fans of Pat Cummins" association - a proper KKR-y Conspiracy. India's T20 and Test squads also find mention, with Shaz making the journey from team to commentary box, and DK making the reverse journey to continue his remarkable, unsinkable career/carrier - the Ship of Theseus. Will Baz win his first test, or will he win by losing, thus becoming English cricket's... Baazigar?

Notes:

Baseball Youtubers fanboying over Pat Cummins - https://youtu.be/U-9OPEYiJr8

The Elephant at the Oval - https://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/527248.html

Five/six overthrows at the World Cup final - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/should-england-have-got-five-and-not-six-for-overthrows-1194710

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Here's Episode 21, and it's still the 21st century, though IPL 2022 seemed to go on for aeons. PGK, Tony, Kaus, Murali, Krtgrphr and Knittins come together minutes after Gujarat Titans' title win, to wrap up a season where nothing made sense - be it the garish CGI eagle, the Guinness-record breaking jersey (poor Dwayne Leverock), the team anthems, or the eventual champions, whom no one was backing. At the end of the day, Ashish Nehra was the winner. And KL Rahul continues to plumb new (Mundhe Baaro) lows da.

Samanth Subramaniam on India's obsession with records: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/25/magazine/why-is-india-so-crazy-for-world-records.html

Jamie Alter's epic closing Cricinfo commentary lines for the IPL 2009 final: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2009-374163/deccan-chargers-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-final-392239/ball-by-ball-commentary

The crazy nesting bird that scared the bejeezus out of Harbhajan Singh and us (watch at 2hrs 41mins) https://www.hotstar.com/in/sports/cricket/indian-premier-league/gujarat-titans-vs-rajasthan-royals-m705457/match-clips/replay-gt-vs-rr-final/1540014339

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In episode 20 of the friendliest cricket podcast, Tony, Nitin, PGK, and new friend on the show, Varun Murali analyse the squeaky bum time of the IPL qualifiers. Or, as it should be called in context - the Arsey Bee time in the IPL. What happened with DC while RCB were watching with AC? Is R Ashwin the greatest ever psych-meister? Does Dhoni think of succession like the show? And who should really play T20 for India? All this and more in yet another completely improv-ed episode of Bits and Pieces. Listen, and share with your best friends. Or your worst enemies. 

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RCB watching DC v MI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucn1fIoIR_o

ESPNCricinfo: Contenders for India T20 team - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/road-to-the-t20-world-cup-via-ipl-2022-contenders-for-india-15-1316065 

RCB Song, making of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RybuDVAntLQ

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Episode 19 - The one where PGK, Srinath, and Nitin talk about everything except actual cricketing action. Ft. Brendon McCullum's elevation to England coach, Ambati Rayudu's latest retirement comedy, a deep-dive into the best and the worst ads that we are being subjected to during the IPL broadcast, Virat Kohli's tragi-comic season, Pakistan's Haal and RCB's Haalath.  Follow us on Twitter: Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath Notes: The bails brouhaha ft. Chahal, Shaz and Manjrekar: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-no-need-for-bails-anymore-yuzvendra-chahal-advocates-rule-change-after-david-warner-non-dismissal-1314810

Ishant Sharma's award-worthy Rupay ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvW53goM9PM

Ranveer Singh doing Ranveer Things: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eydy-nCvmKU

Garam foods Idli Dosa Batter ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNey-e-vGYI

Osman Samiuddin on the Haal of Pakistan: https://wisden.com/stories/archive/the-nightwatchman-features/the-haal-of-pakistan-osman-samiuddin-long-read

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The friendliest cricket podcast turns 18 this week. It has entered its rebellious phase and we have no idea why the IPL is still going on. Nitin, Krt, Kaus and Tony get together to whine about uncool cricket and how there should be restrictions on T20 cricket to have only 18 and over overs. Join the gang as they talk about commentary comedy,  captaincy conundrums, nostalgia for old IPL sponsors, mathematics, and mask cosmetics. What are you waiting for? Hit play, already.

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Join our fantasy league: https://fantasy.iplt20.com/season/league/join/28UWLGM1NR0105 to join my Private League & show your skills!

Tristan Stubbstitute: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-tristan-stubbs-replaces-injured-tymal-mills-in-mumbai-indians-squad-1313634

Dhoni ad ban: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/asci-seeks-modification/-withdrawal-of-ipl-promo-featuring-dhoni-as-a-driver/articleshow/90692954.cms

Mukul Kesavan 81ao episode (on the helmets and stuff): https://www.81allout.com/2021/10/12/a-match-that-you-watch-from-the-stadium-is-a-sacred-thing-an-interview-with-the-historian-mukul-kesavan/

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Episode 17 of Bits and Pieces is also episode “83”, as the gang get together to discuss the recent movie on India’s first-ever cricket World Cup win in 1983. PGK, Krt, Srinath, Kaus and Rachana talk about the best parts of the movie, the smart casting choices, Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of Kapil Dev, and quibble about some of the more over the top bits. There’s lots of chatter on the multiple PR Man Singhs in the plot, and which one made the great David Frith eat a piece of paper.

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83 trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHdkC6Kn0Io

83 launch event feat. Kapil and Co - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U25pekKqazE&ab_channel=Viralbollywood

The cast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/83_(film)#Cast

PR Man Singh and the David Frith myth - https://twitter.com/sidvee/status/1509030559556653065

The real letter: http://www.sci.brooklyn.cuny.edu/~schopra/FrithWCM83.pdf

http://eye-on-cricket.blogspot.com/2014/01/of-editors-eating-their-own-words-and.html

22 Yarns episode feat. PR Man Singh - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VNXodKIIqS6TcVTxbhXAM?si=lLvEZCfDT1SYwtB4PWpRIg&utm_source=copy-link

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In episode 16 of the friendliest cricket podcast, PGK, Kaus, and Tony round up the bits and pieces of the IPL - the jinx is still alive, but the comedy is alive and well with Delhi Capitals and co. It is Aamras season, but also Amre's season, Powell refuses to throw in the towel, Watson asks Pant "What Son?" and more. Listen along to this and all of the other fun stuff that happened with the IPL this week. Come, come, sit down and listen.

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On episode 15 of the friendliest cricket podcast, we break a record by not recording a break. Nitin, Kaus, and Tony got together on Saturday to bring you this early episode to talk about the revival of SRH, the Bits and Pieces jinx, Ashwin's innovations, Rayudu's biriyani, gully cricket rules, the upRooted English team and Sreesanth's slower ball that exists only in memory. Join us on the bantz stand and chill along. Listen, share, subscribe, write to us. We'd love to hear from you.

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*Notes

SRH victory song - https://twitter.com/SunRisers/status/1513076139828596741

Original song from Richmond Tigers - https://twitter.com/mohank/status/1514462107005120516

Ash retires out - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-r-ashwin-on-retiring-out-were-late-but-this-will-happen-a-lot-1310618

Rayudu's wonder catch - https://twitter.com/Shaun81172592/status/1513945950141632512

Rayudu Dhoni and Biriyani - https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/gloves-off-dhoni-snubs-hotel-for-not-allowing-biryani-from-rayudu-s-residence/story-M3u2oHkYqYiBp6dbhjeCyK.html

Root resigns as captain and Ollie Robinson's ppt - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2022/04/15/inside-story-joe-roots-reign-england-captain-unravelled/

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On episode 14 of Bits and Pieces, the gang gets together to discuss the significance of number 14, and the IPL - which famously, is for teens. Nitin, Srinath, Krt, Kaus, and Tony talk about what's going on behind the scenes, which team is very very very desperate, and who is going to the final on their own? From conversations about Raina to the conservation of the rhino, from Wanindu Hasaranga to what's going on in Kaziranga, we cover it all. Come join your fave friends for flitting fun.

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Rohit Sharma's very very very desperate pep talk - https://twitter.com/mipaltan/status/1512116995998638086

RCB Victory Song - https://twitter.com/RCBTweets/status/1511546739303624704

Stories from Chahal (and Karun, and Ashwin) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY5or1nEWQU

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Rachana Ramchand makes a smashing debut on the podcast alongside regulars PGK, Srinath, and Krtgrphr to celebrate women's cricket! The gang looks back at Australia's title run at the World Cup and at India's heartbreaking pre-semifinal exit. But it was a fantastic World Cup, featuring close games, closely matched teams, and showcased the best features of the women's game. The gang also comments on Sunrisers and Chennai Super Kings' sobering starts to the IPL and reviews Australia's tour of Pakistan where there were shared series wins, and great draws, but the greatest draw - was Alyssa Healy's husband!

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https://www.ecb.co.uk/be-involved/volunteering/ecb-city-programme - (dream big desi program)

https://fairbreak.net/ - The Fairbreak Invitational women's tournament

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This week on the friendliest cricket podcast, the hosts are excited by the beginning of the IPL, the end of test cricket, and the fantasies of what could be. Join Tony, Nitin, Srinath, Krt, and Madan as they get into the mechanics of the fantasy league, ticketing for cricket, test cricket draws, the women's world cup, and of course an update on friend of the podcast - Lucknow Super Giants. Join us as we explore the contours of the game with tongue firmly in cheek.

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• Khwaja mere Khwaja tweet - https://twitter.com/krtgrphr/status/1505933514138652675

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Ep 11: On a road to nowhere with hero uncle

Episode 11 of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast is about pitches: National Highways in Pakistan and West Indies and on "dust bowl" pejoratives. The trans-continental gang talk about the Women's World Cup, Abdul Hafeez Kardar, Karunaratne and other matters cricket. Tony Sebastian, who was in KSCA for the 2nd India-SL Test eloquently narrates an episode where uncle becomes an unwitting hero. Listen, share, subscribe...

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• Show notes
• Pitch Invasion Story: https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/pink-ball-test-pitch-invader-takes-a-selfie-with-virat-kohli-before-being-chased-away-by-police-in-bengaluru-1925051-2022-03-14
• How the idiot fans climbed over the fence at Bengaluru: https://youtu.be/oXFXrBjZrRY
• Uncle Ji and why Indian Cops can’t chase: https://youtu.be/Ovkq9Vv2YGM
• Jarvo: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-vs-england-2nd-test-day-3-pitch-invader-jarvo-69-video-7453960/
• Jarvo: https://youtu.be/3-H9REgWLOI
• On “Dust Bowls”: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/bengaluru-pitch-rated-below-average-after-three-day-test-2575866
• AH Kardar featuring in CBS’s #ToTellTheTruth -- https://twitter.com/hached/status/766979647481327616?s=20&t=X-JbjIDiI-7xw0OtUYiBJQ
• AH Kardar: “White On Green” -- https://twitter.com/hached/status/1256613089241415683?s=20&t=EBwNc4aL0yOxQ-sajmzgTg
• AH Kardar: “White On Green” -- https://twitter.com/hached/status/1256612720415293440?s=20&t=LI3bmxPylD8bTSpc2Gr7oA
• The Mike Cooward intgerview with “81 all out” -- https://www.81allout.com/2022/02/07/a-lifetime-in-cricket-writing-mike-coward-interview/
• We did not talk about KL Rahul, but what is a Bits & Pieces episode with a KLR reference? So take this: https://twitter.com/forwardshortleg/status/1504789965783273477?s=20&t=v_rwO3MkCntfhGbhFYjD7w

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Episode 10 of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast is a pronunciation masterclass, where Yash Dhull and Nkrumah Bonner get their names Labuschagned. The gang ponders the flatness of the National Highways rolled out for Australia's Test tour of Pakistan, and their stark contrast to the #PeakBengaluru pitches India are tormenting Sri Lanka on. And we contemplate Sreesanth's eclectic India career.

Show notes: 1. Andrew Fernando on Sri Lanka's tragi-comedy: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-relentless-india-make-mockery-of-pitch-conditions-and-sri-lanka-1305158 2. Ritesh Banglani on the spectacle of India's fast bowling:  https://twitter.com/banglani/status/1502713854614073344 3. How not to prepare to bat on pitches in Pakistan: https://twitter.com/marnus3cricket/status/1494158645462200320?s=20&t=Ip_spE2HMSu49Dbv3mtiXg 4. What not to eat when you're in Pakistan: https://twitter.com/marnus3cricket/status/1502216672253739010?s=20&t=Ip_spE2HMSu49Dbv3mtiXg 5. How not to walk by a swimming pool in Pakistan: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca61u88rc4q/?utm_medium=twitter 6. (A slim) Rangana Herath unveils the carrom ball on debut in 1999: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blW-tBOsRuU

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In this episode of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast, the gang comes together for a fond farewell and a celebration of Shane Warne, following the legend's untimely and shocking death. Through the recording of this episode, we came to realise just how much Warne meant to all of us. Gone too soon... It is our good fortune that he graced our sport.

Notes:

SHANE, the documentary - Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0e9kEF3uOA (Documentary now streaming on BookMyShow Stream in India)

On Warne, by Gideon Haigh - https://www.amazon.com/Warne-Gideon-Haigh/dp/147110110X

Jiggery Pokery, by The Duckworth Lewis Method (A hilarious song that relives Mike Gatting's 'Ball of the Century' dismissal by Warne) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muc25lM_Y3I

Memories... Some of Warne's greatest wickets - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CauTB_Qppmu/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Shane Warne's poker grind - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/andrew-miller-shane-warne-the-showman-who-could-do-hard-graft-1303734

Interview with Harsha Bhogle - https://youtu.be/-lQ0tecb2UQ

Satish Acharya's cartoon - https://twitter.com/satishacharya/status/1499759122207895552

Sachin on Shane Warne - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5so5EsDtlfw

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Sidin Vadukut joins us in episode 8 of Bits and Pieces: the friendliest cricket podcast to put the whee in a freewheeling chat. PGK, Kaus, Srinath, and Tony hang out with Sidin to laugh along with his hilarious memories of growing up in the UAE and more.

This conversation goes from SASTRA to Sharjah, Sultan to Sukumaran, and metallurgy to the metaverse. Listen and share widely!

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Sidin's hilarious pieces for Cricinfo: https://www.espncricinfo.com/author/sidin-vadukut-339

Sidin is hiring for Clarisights: https://clarisights.com/

War Minus The Shooting [Paperback] Mike Marqusee https://www.amazon.in/dp/9811833540/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_T8FK2HVDX48RQ7WSYQ3A

Kurup - https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81332317?s=a&trkid=13747225&t=cp&vlang=en&clip=81465312

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Abhishek Madan becomes the newest addition to the roster of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast. In Episode 7, Madan and the rest of the gang (Karthik, Kaus, PGK and Nitin) discuss James Faulkner's alarming exit from the PSL, Simon Katich's confusing exit from the Sunrisers set-up, and Wriddhiman Saha's inevitable exit from the Indian Test squad. The episode also features unexpected throwbacks to Nayan Mongia, Parthiv Patel and the Hong Kong Sixes tournament - who doesn't love that. 

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In Episode 6, Bits and Pieces becomes the latest podcast to host Deepak 'Chuck' Gopalakrishnan, the Podcasting Universe Boss, since he's in every show, much like Chris Gayle is in every T20 league.

In this episode, we unsuccessfully try to unearth team strategies at the IPL mega-auction, take wild swings at some deep cricketing trivia questions from Chuck, and express our appreciation for Pat Cummins' statesman-like stance on l'affaire Langer.

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On episode 5 of Bits and Pieces: the friendliest cricket podcast, we expand the podcast host list to North America as Krtgrphr joins PGK, Kaus, Mohan, and Tony to talk about India's win in the U19 world cup, Lucknow Super Giants' LOLgo... er logo, India's 1000th ODI and how the venue was preordained, Ravi Shastri's chance to ensure a definitive victory in the England series, the return of KulCha, and MSD in his latest avatar.

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Why is Aaron Finch the Australian Shikhar Dhawan? What is KL Rahul's favourite colour? What kind of bats work best? And why are Australian camels the reverse Marnus?

In episode 4 of Bits and Pieces - the friendliest cricket podcast - Sandhya joins the gang to talk about some science in Cricket. Nitin has a special quiz for everyone, Murali meets MSD, Srinath educates us about the Big Bash comedy, and Tony has unearthed content on KL Rahul. Come join us, don't sit tight, take it light.

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Virat retires - https://www.firstpost.com/india/virat-elite-horse-of-presidents-bodyguard-retires-a-look-at-what-happens-to-animals-of-indian-armed-forces-post-service-10324181.html

Robin Uthappa on 22 yarns (Dhoni story at around 32:45) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BBZQ8tVdAI4Y4fPhZAVzE?si=83c791698e894cc0

Ravi Shastri talks to Shoaib Akthar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECorLMYJ_vc

KL Rahul's page on Red Bull - https://www.redbull.com/in-en/athlete/rahul-k.l

The original IPL horn song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHw4C2nQeWs

Steve Smith tweet - https://twitter.com/stevesmith49/status/1486952665753874432

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Does ODI cricket really matter anymore? Did Sam Billings score the most expensive runs in cricket history? Does ANYONE know what a powerplay is?

In the latest episode of Bits and Pieces - the friendliest cricket podcast - Kaustubh and Murali join Nitin, PGK, and Srinath to discuss the week in cricket. KL Rahul left us unimpressed, Rahul Dravid is looking for a captain, Sam Billings ran between continents, and we react to Andre Russell's bizarre run-out in the Bangladesh Premier League.

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References:

How Sam Billings went around the world https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mens-ashes-2021-22-sam-billings-90-minutes-away-from-catching-a-flight-home-before-ashes-call-up-1295998

KL Rahul being animated behind the stumps https://www.crictracker.com/munde-baaro-loa-kl-rahul-caught-on-the-stump-mic-hurling-abuse-in-kannada/

That Andre Russell runout https://twitter.com/FanCode/status/1484537942156902400 (only viewable in India)

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On episode 2 of Bits and Pieces AKA men will do anything but go therapy, the gang reviews the recently concluded test series in South Africa, the DRS and super sport controversy, Kohli's resignation as captain, and the way ahead for the Indian team. Join your friends Mohan, Nitin, PGK, Srinath, and Tony as they rely on stats, jokes, and other lies to make sense of it all.  

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Virat Kohli with Graham Bensinger:  Youtube | Spotify 

Easter egg: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J_If2LSQxThPDMk8X_TfIAJOaUYOFF_A/view?usp=sharing  

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In the very first episode of the Bits and Pieces podcast, we speak about cricket from around the globe, Googly players, Lord Shardul, the real reason why Ashwin is playing in South Africa, and more. Join Mohan, Nitin, PGK, Srinath, and Tony as they sit around with you in the friendliest transcontinental cricket show.

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Easter egg: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LQRW4v2McLMLBxalcsA11dgFOeWFyr6m/view?usp=sharing

Intro music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay