Yellove and Blues Cricket Podcast: Recent Episodes

Yellove and Blues

Yellove and Blues is a podcast that focuses on Indian Cricket and unashamedly biased towards Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.

The podcast is created and hosted by Srini and Venkat -die-hard cricket fans living in the United Kingdom.

Each week they get together to discuss on-field and off-field stories in the world of Indian cricket and Chennai Super Kings. New episodes are released every week.

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In this episode of the podcast Venkat and Srini review the 1st Test of India's tour of the West Indies. The hosts also discuss about an Indian team that is in transition.

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The podcast returns after a break and in this very short episode this time we look ahead to the next WTC cycle starting with India's tour of West Indies and the ICC World Cup 2023 schedule.

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In this episode of the podcast we review the IPL tournament so far. We discuss the contenders fort he play-offs, #CSK's season and look ahead at India's chances in the World Test Championship.

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In this episode of the podcast we look at Week 2 of the IPL 2023.

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On this episode of the podcast we review all the action from the first week of the IPL 2023.

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In this episode of the podcast we look ahead to the IPL 2023. We discuss the options for CSK, preview the  other teams and the changes to the IPL playing conditions.

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We have a special guest joining us this episode - Dr. Sada - as we look back at the last 2 tests of the India vs Australia - Border Gavaskar Trophy. We also look ahead to the WTC Final and discuss the WPL so far.

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In this episode of the podcast Venkat and Srini look ahead to the 3rd test between India and Australia. They also discuss the Women's T20 World Cup and India Women's shortcomings and future and finally preview the Women's Premier League starting in March.

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On this special episode on our first Anniversary, we look at the 2nd test between India and Australia. We discuss the Indian Women's team performance leading up to the semi-final in the T20 World Cup and finally have a look at CSK with the IPL schedule being announced.

We also go down memory lane over the last 12 months and discuss the highs and lows we witnessed with India and CSK as we recorded the Yellove and Blues Podcast.

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In this episode of the podcast we review the first test between India and Australia. We also take a look at the India versus Pakistan Women's T20 opener at the World Cup and finally a look at the WPL auction.

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In this episode of the podcast we preview the Women's T20 World Cup and specifically India's chances. We also look ahead to the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

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In this special episode of the podcast we review India's historic victory in the U19 Women's world cup final. The Indian women have won their first ICC trophy.

We also cover the 2 completed T20I matches between India and New Zealand.

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In this episode of the podcast we review the Ind v NZ ODI series, look ahead to the Border Gavaskar Trophy and discuss the possible squad as it takes shape for the ODI World Cup.

We also discuss whether some of the Indian players should get some red ball game in before the Tests and why Indian players rarely ever play domestic matches once they are in the Indian team.

As the episode was recorded before the WPL teams were announced, we preview the possible teams, Indian women's cricket in SA and the U19 world cup.

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On this episode of the podcast we look at the injuries to Rishabh Pant and Bumrah. We review the Ind v SL T20I series, look ahead to the potential qualification routes for the Test Championship.

We also review the IPL auction and the CSK squad post the auction and their chances in this years IPL.

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On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the ODI series in Bangladesh. We also look at the selection of the test squad and try to think what is the identity or cricketing philosophy of this current India team. We round up the India WOmen against Australia Women and a look ahead to the Ranji Trophy.

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In this episode we review the series between New Zealand and India. We also look ahead to the changes in Indian cricket - looking ahead to the World Cup next year. We also discuss if there is too much cricket globally and the product is getting diluted.

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The podcast returns after a brief hiatus. We take a look at the finals of the World Cup and discuss if England are the best White ball team over the last 7 years. We review the World Cup and the winners and losers.

We discuss what's next for India and where Team India go from here. The impact of the IPL, possibility of Indian players playing overseas leagues, split captain and coach and the look at squads for the NZ tour.

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In this episode we are delighted to be joined by our first guest, Ajit - the host of the wonderful Armchair Cricket Podcast (@ArmchairCricPod on Twitter) as we discuss cricket in the Netherlands, the pre-Diwali fireworks from King Kohli at the T20I World Cup in Melbourne. We also discuss the chances of the Dutch cricket team and preview their next match against India.

We also round up all the other matches that have so far taken place at the T20I World Cup - NZ vs Aus, Eng vs AFG, SL vs IRE and BAN vs NED.

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In this episode the hosts review the ODI series between India and South Africa and the Women's Asia cup.

The hosts also discuss the upcoming Men's T20I World Cup in Australia

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This episode, the hosts Venkat and Srini discuss that run out from the 3rd Women's ODI between England and India at Lords and ask if it's time to stop calling the runout as 'Mankad'. We celebrate the legend that is Jhulan Goswami and take a look at India's come from behind series victory against Australia with King Kohli roaring back into form

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We look ahead to the India vs Australia T20I series and discuss the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. We also cover the India Women's Tour of England, the retirement of Jhulan Goswami and replacements for her. Finally, in light of the new 'Impact sub' rule proposed by the BCCI for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament, how it would impact, and we think what rules we could change for the ODI or T20Is.

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In this episode we discuss India's loss against Pakistan in the Asia Cup also the India SriLanka match. We also pay tribute to 'Chinna Thala' Suresh Raina as he announces his retirement.

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In this episode we discuss India's opening two matches in the Asia Cup 2022 and look at India's batting and bowling strengths for the T20 Worldcup ahead.

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In this episode we discuss the ICC FTP for 2023-27, review the ODI series against Zimbabwe and look ahead to the Asia CUP and our potential starting XI against Pakistan.

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In this episode we take a look at India's route to the Silver medal in cricket at the Commonwealth Games at Birmingham 2022 #CWG22.

We review the T20I series against West Indies India won 4-1 and look at the winners and losers for India.

Finally we take a look at the upcoming series in Zimbabwe and the squad announcement for Asia Cup building towards the T20I World cup

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In this episode of the Yellove and Blues, the hosts discuss the fallout from the report on racism in Cricket Scotland. They preview the chances of Indian Women at the Common Wealth games in Birmingham. They review the first 2 ODIs between India and West Indies and finally discuss their thoughts on the ODI format - whether it is dying.

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The hosts both return looking at the White ball series that India won in England 2-1. We discuss the surprising retirement of Ben Stokes and whether its a precursor to the future of multi-format players. We discuss the Draft FTP 2023-2027 and the T20 league calendar. Finally we look ahead to India's tour of WI for a 3 ODI and 5 T20 series.

Ben Stokes retirement - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-sa-1st-odi-ben-stokes-to-retire-from-odi-cricket-after-chester-le-street-farewell-1325304

T20 league Calendar - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-s-new-future-tours-programme-ipl-window-extended-england-and-australia-make-space-for-hundred-and-bbl-1324926

India Test matches in new 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

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In this short episode, the host Srini looks at the India's T20I series victory over England and the first ODI win.

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The hosts discuss the 'potential' loss of the first test (at the time of recording) and look ahead to the white ball series ahead.

We also take a look at India Women's win over Sri Lanka in the ODI series. Internationally we discuss the appointment of Jos Buttler as England's white ball captain and Australia's test victory in Sri lanka in the first test.

Finally, we discuss the conundrum that is Virat Kohli - is it time to move away from him in T20 before the worldcup?

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In this episode of the podcast, we look at England's test series win over NewZealand, discuss their change in fortunes under the new coach and captain. We also look ahead to the one off test match between India and England next week and India's preparation.

We review the T20I against Ireland and take a look at the Indian Women in SL.

We round of with news from domestic cricket in India - the new Ranji Trophy champions, TNPL and also discuss the upcoming 6IXTY tournament

Chris Gayle opts out of CPL 2022, turns focus to 6ixty - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/chris-gayle-opts-out-of-cpl-2022-turns-focus-to-6ixty-1321915

'I owed Madhya Pradesh the trophy that I missed out 23 years back' - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/chris-gayle-opts-out-of-cpl-2022-turns-focus-to-6ixty-1321915

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Venkat and Srini are back and the hosts this week discuss the India vs SA T20 series. They take a look at the new IPL broadcasting deal for the next 5 years and finally pay tribute to the legend of Indian women's cricket - Mithali Raj.

Disney Star and Viacom 18 share the spoils in 6 billion-dollar-plus IPL rights deal - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/disney-star-and-viacom-18-share-the-spoils-in-6-billion-dollar-plus-ipl-rights-deal-1319863

IPL to have 'two-and-a-half-month window' from next ICC FTP, says Jay Shah - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-to-have-two-and-a-half-month-window-from-next-icc-ftp-says-bcci-secretary-jay-shah-1319919

Mithali Raj: The 'sleepy' girl who changed Indian cricket forever - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-61741814

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The IPL is done and dusted for another year. Venkat and Srini look back at the final of the #IPL2022 and discuss the success of the new champions - Gujarat Titans.

We also look back at the innovations and controversies in this year's IPL.

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Srini and Venkat discuss those who cemented and those who missed their playoff spot.

We look at the India squads announced for the T20I series against South Africa and the one-off test against England.

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We pay our tributes to Andrew Symmonds - https://www.espncricinfo.com/gallery/remembering-andrew-symonds-1315060

We review the matches from week seven of the IPL and look ahead at the upcoming South Africa tour to India

We look at the teams that can qualify for play off. In #CSK news we discuss Ravindra Jadeja's injury, the DRS controversy and Rayudu's (non) retirement.

https://cricketaddictor.com/indian-premier-league-ipl-2022/csk-vs-gt-csk-coach-stephen-fleming-breaks-silence-on-ambati-rayudus-retirement-fiasco/

In the news, we talk about the appointment of Brendon McCullum as the England Test coach and look ahead to the Women's Challenger Trophy.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/womens-t20-challenge-deepti-replaces-raj-as-velocity-captain-dunkley-cross-king-wolvaardt-among-overseas-stars-1315230

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We review the matches from week six of the IPL and look ahead at the upcoming South Africa tour to India

We  discuss whether some of the out of form Indian players in the IPL should be rested or rotated for the upcoming international series.

In the news, we talk about Cheteshwar Pujara and his scintillating form in county cricket.

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We review the matches from week five of the IPL and discuss the return of MS Dhoni as captain of CSK

We  discuss whether some of the out of form Indian players in the IPL should be rested or rotated.

In the news, we talk about the appointment of Ben Stokes as England captain.

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The hosts review the highlights and lowlights of the IPL 2022 at the halfway mark - the hundreds, the hat-trick, the MVPs.

They also review each of the ten teams' performance so far and rate their chances of making the play off.

In the news, they discuss about England's decision to advertise for two coaches - a red and white ball coach.

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We review the matches at this week's IPL and look at the impact of Covid cases in the Delhi Capitals camp.

We discuss the use of tactics by Rajasthan Royals and the performances of Indian captains at the various franchises.

In the news, we talk about Che Pujara's double hundred for Sussex and the resignation of Joe Root and appointment of Rob Key

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Venkat and Srini review the topsy turvy table of the IPL 2022 at the end of week Three - with CSK and MI at the bottom.

It's Deja Vu in the second test between SA and BAN.

We look at the news coming out of this week's ICC meeting

  • Neutral umpires to return in Test cricket as countries ease travel restrictions - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/neutral-umpires-to-return-in-test-cricket-as-countries-relax-travel-restrictions-1310322
  • Twelve teams to get automatic entry into 2024 men's T20 World Cup - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/top-eight-teams-as-well-as-hosts-wi-and-usa-to-get-automatic-entry-into-2024-t20-world-cup-1310292

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This week review the #CWC22 finals and also look at the first test between South Africa and Bangladesh #SAvBAN.

We take an in-depth look at the #CSK games in the IPL and what needs changing. Finally we round up all the other games from the past week in #IPL2022 and look at some key performers.

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We discuss the action from the opening weekend of #IPL2022 . We also take a look at the recently concluded test series between Pakistan & Australia and England in the Carribbean.

We have an in depth look at the Indian Women's heartbreaking exit from #CWC22, and the possibility of a #WIPL next year

BCCI plans to start women's IPL by 2023; -https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcci-plans-to-start-women-s-ipl-by-2023-women-s-t20-challenge-returns-this-season-1307337

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The IPL is back. Venkat and Srini take an in-depth look at the ten teams from this year's IPL, analyse their strength and weakness and provide their opinions on who to look out for. The hosts also look at India Women's road to the semi final in the Women's World Cup and round up the cricketing new from the wider world of cricket.

Qualification scenarios: Who needs to do what to make the Women's World Cup semi-finals - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/wwc-2022-qualification-scenarios-india-west-indies-england-south-africa-in-tussle-for-three-semi-final-spots-1306855

IPL 2022 Schedule - https://www.iplt20.com/matches/schedule/men

Kraigg Brathwaite thwarts England bid for victory - https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-west-indies-2021-22-1256716/west-indies-vs-england-2nd-test-1256727/match-report-5

Babar Azam: 'This innings holds a lot of meaning for me -https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pak-vs-aus-2nd-test-babar-azam-this-innings-holds-a-lot-of-meaning-for-me-1305944

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The hosts Venkat and Srini discuss the cricketing news around the world - including all the law changes, round up the Women's World Cup in New Zealand, keeping an eye on the performance of the Indian Women's team and take a look at the just concluded second test between India and Sri Lanka.

MCC ANNOUNCES NEW CODE OF LAWS FROM 1 OCTOBER 2022 - https://www.lords.org/lords/news-stories/mcc-announces-new-code-of-laws-from-1-october-2022

Three-team Women's CPL to run alongside men's edition in 2022 - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/cpl-news-three-team-women-cpl-to-run-alongside-men-edition-in-2022-1305574

TNCA Women's T20 Cricket League - https://twitter.com/venkatatweets/status/1503344628099330049?s=20&t=gSmf8zJ9SqBoowSJvsH6Hw

Dimuth Karunaratne - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-dimuth-karunaratne-a-mortal-treading-into-a-galaxy-of-the-divine-1305587

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Venkat and Srini pay tribute to Shane Warne - the King who passed away this week at a young age of 52. With the PCB announcing a potential Women's PSL, they discuss if it's time for a WIPL? They review the start of the Women's World Cup and India vs Pakistan, finally wrapping up the 1st India vs SriLanka Test.

  • Off he goes, doing a Shane Warne - https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/121325/off-he-goes-doing-a-shane-warne
  • PCB to launch women’s PSL - https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/ramiz-raja-gives-nod-for-womens-psl-from-next-year
  • Beaumont Stumped Healy bowled King - https://twitter.com/ScottBaileyAAP/status/1500001752527282180
  • Bismah Maroof's daughter steals the show after intense India-Pakistan contest - https://twitter.com/ahsannagi/status/1500575901288853505
  • India vs SL 1st test - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-sl-1st-test-dear-india-enough-is-enough-this-is-no-longer-funny-1304045

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This week we discuss the IPL 2022 new group format, round up the T20I series discussing Shreyas Iyer, a look at Virat's 100th test (potentially) without crowds and have a look at India's preparation for the Women's world cup.

IPL Groups - https://www.iplt20.com/news/3722/key-decisions-taken-in-ipl-governing-council-meeting-regarding-tata-ipl-2022-season

BCCI Women's Twitter handle saga - https://twitter.com/Crictopher17/status/1497825404656455684?s=20&t=KGczzRMBqA2Dxhs-eZ1ZdA

Super Kings Academy - https://www.superkingsacademy.com/About-Super-Kings-Academy

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In this first ever episode of Yellove and Blues - a new weekly cricket podcast, hosts Venkat and Srini bring you a round up of news from the world of cricket, look at Faulkner and Sahagate, review the India WI T20I series, discuss CSK auction strategy and the squad for the India SL series.

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