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As Team India scripts a famous T20 World Cup win after 17 years, we at Cricbaazi podcast looks at the performance of the side and the legacy of key individuals. Score summary - South Africa vs India India 176-7 from 20 overs: Virat Kohli (76 off 59), Axar Patel (47 off 31), Shivam Dube (27 off 16); Keshav Maharaj (2-23), Anrich Nortje (2-26), Kagiso Rabada (1-36) South Africa 169-8 from 20 overs:...

The final countdown is upon us as the stage is set for the T20 World Cup Final between India and South Africa. Both teams have been unbeaten this tournament, but only one will take home the Cup! Ready to cheer for the Men in Blue? Hosts Rahul Makin & Shikhar Varshney discuss India's World Cup 2024 campaign till now and prays for not getting choked in another ICC tournament. Key highlights...

The word is pretty solid about Gautam Gambhir taking the handover from Rahul Dravid after the T20 World Cup 2024 and there is insider news as well about him demanding certain things from the board. What are they and to what extent the agreement has come? The hosts also pick up on why BCCI did not have their buffet to pick from and what the chronology is behind his rumoured selection! The other int...

India beat Pakistan in a nail-biter in New York. After posting a modest 119 runs in their innings, it looked like the men in blue were staring at defeat. But Jasprit Bumrah helped India snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. The celebrations and memes show no signs of stopping. But there are still questions rising on the Indian Cricket Team that need to be answered before we get into the Super 8....

Pakistan has become the laughing stock of world cricket after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of hosts USA in the ICC T20 World Cup in Dallas. And the bigger challenge for them will be to now get into the biggest cricket rivalry: #IndvsPak. This will be Pakistan's first match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium which has received alot of criticism for the pitch. It&#...

Join us on this episode of the Cricbaazi podcast as we dive into the hottest topics in Indian cricket. We kick off with a discussion on potential coaching options for the Indian Cricket Team (0:30), followed by an in-depth review of Rahul Dravid’s performance as coach (4:10). Don’t miss our latest IPL 2024 updates (7:10), including the buzz around the KL Rahul and Goenka controversy (9:20). We wra...

BCCI announced India's squad for the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, April 30. The BCCI selection committee ended the suspense around the selection of the Indian team as they picked a 15-member squad. The ardent followers of the Indian cricket team had a lot of reactions following the squad announcement.  A large section of fans was majorly disappointed with Rinku Singh's exclusion from the squa...

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 29th May, 2024. The IPL points table looks certain with a few prominent teams sticking to the top of the table. The teams at the bottom can still give a surprise by making their place in the playoffs. Who are the most probable to make it? RJ Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney talks about the T20 tournament went live till now. The boys also talk about the team...

The T20 tournament is half way done and there is literally no room for bowlers to breathe. We have already come to a stage where we have seen highest number of centuries, sixes and for that matter highest total of all time. RJ Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney talk about all this and how the standings on the table look now. What are the chances of the teams that are sitting at bottom? What is SRH,...

A team with biggest of stars over the years has not been able to win the tournament from the past 17 years. What is exactly going wrong with them every year? RJ Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney talk about all this and analyze the situation of the points table as of 16-04-2024. Tune in to this fun episode now!

In this week’s IPL 2024 Roundup, hosts RJ Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney dissect the thrilling matches, unexpected upsets, and heated moments that unfolded on the cricketing stage. From jaw-dropping sixes to nail-biting finishes, they’ve got it all covered! But wait, there’s more! The duo dives deep into the Hardik Pandya saga. Why are fans divided? Why are some booing the talented all-rounder?...

The first few days of IPL gave all the fun to the cricket lovers. From watching Dhoni back to hitting massive sixes to trying to understand Hardik's luck with Mumbai to watching a 500+ run game and to witness King Kohli back in form. Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney wraps up the first week of IPL.

2 years and a trophy vs 16 years and no trophy! That's what the debate is all about all over the internet since RCB has lifted the WPL 2024 trophy. What is so special about Smriti Mandana's camp that they manage to give Naama Bengaluru fans, a sigh of relief. Listen to this episode as Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney talk about the RCB WPL & IPL team, the comeback of King Kohli to the...

In this episode, hosts Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney wrap up the #IndVsEng test series and talk about the young generation that has recently joined the clan. The discussion went on to the future of captaincy, WPL, IPL, MS Dhoni and more! ______________________________________________________________________ For more such podcasts log on to https://www.htsmartcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram: ht...

In the second instalment of the Cricbaazi X Push Sports episode, hosts Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney persist in their dialogue with entrepreneurs Puru Singh and Nitin Pahuja. Having recently showcased their venture on Shark Tank India, they triumphantly secured funding of 80 Lakhs. The conversation delves into their experiences shaping the evolving landscape of #sports education in schools, the...

In this episode of Cricbaazi, hosts Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney engage in a conversation with Push Sports' entrepreneurs Puru Singh and Nitin Pahuja. Recently featured on Shark Tank India, they successfully secured a funding of 80 Lakhs. The discussion covers their journey in getting selected on Shark Tank, the challenges faced in entrepreneurship, the dynamics of sports politics, and the...

A fake cricket league that allegedly duped Russian punters was busted in Gujarat, hosts Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney talked to author Abhishek Bhatt to talk about the situations behind the fraud.

The well-deserved Indian Cricket Team is in the finals and is now a step away from the final dance! Australia, on the other side, has also picked up pace and their XI looks as dominant as India. A final worth waiting for or will we get the one-sided affair one more time? Hosts Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney discuss all this and more in the Cricbaazi podcast.

The Indian Cricket Team is just crushing every other team in this tournament and are proudly the table toppers in the group stage of World Cup 2023. But how is our team playing so good and what is this absolutely amazing vibe on the field and in the dressing room? Hosts Shikhar Varshney and Rahul Makin discuss their imagination of celebrating the trophy in this episode of Cricbaazi podcast.

The Indian Cricket Team has now won 6 out of 6 but it's not the batsmen always. Our bowling, be it the pace attack or the spin has dominated the opposition. What are still some key areas that the Indian Cricket Team needs to fix and what did MS Dhoni talk about our chances of lifting the trophy? Hosts Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney talk about all that and more in this episode.

In a historic victory, India broke a 20-year record, defeating New Zealand in an ICC tournament. The long-awaited victory, was marked by exceptional performances by Kohli, Bumrah, Jadeja, Shami, and many more. Join host Rahul Makin in this Cricbaazi episode as he discusses this momentous win and speculates on the next match's lineup, especially if Shami plays. Stay tuned for more!

Narendra Modi Stadium is all set to host the mega-match of the World Cup 2023 - India Vs Pakistan. The match will witness the golden ticket holders like Amitabh Bachchan, Arijit Singh and others. But what about the players for whom the crowd has spent lakhs of money? Hosts Shikhar Varshney and Rahul Makin discuss all this and more in this episode of Cricbaazi.

The Indian Cricket Team is all set to face Afghanistan in their 2nd match of the World Cup 2023 campaign. Will Virat Kohli look to dominate Naveen Ul Haq or will it be the other way around? Hosts Rahul Makin & Shikhar Varshney talk about all this and the Kohli-Rahul partnership against Australia in this episode of the Cricbaazi podcast.

The Indian Cricket Team is all set to face Australia in their first match of the World Cup 2023 campaign but before that Cricbaazi boys Rahul Makin & Shikhar Varshney sit to make their fun predictions. Listen to the full episode for some fun!

Asia Cup Finals has certainly given the Indian Cricket Team momentum to go into the World Cup 2023! Hosts Shikhar Varshney and Rahul Makin talk about the dominance Rohit Sharma's team has shown in Asia and the comeback of individuals like KL Rahul, Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav. Tune in to this episode for more Cricket Fun!