Beyond The Wicket - Cricket Podcast

The Bombay Pentangular tournament was more than just a cricket match, it was a cultural phenomenon that brought together communities from all over British  India. From 1892-93 to 1945-46, the tournament was held in Bombay and featured teams representing different regions and religions. It was a  showcase of unity and sportsmanship, despite the tensions of the time.  The tournament m...

The first Indians to embrace cricket were the Parsis of Bombay. They started competing against the British in the Bombay Presidency Cup. The Parsis competed in the tournament from its outset in 1877, when they challenged the European cricket team at the Bombay Gymkhana to a two-day match. The Bombay Presidency match gave rise to the Bombay Triangular, Quadrangular then finally the Pentangular. It...

This story is about Palwankar Baloo, a man who overcame poverty and discrimination to become India's first cricketing hero. It was during a time when the caste system ruled over Indian society. As an "untouchable" Dalit, he wasn’t allowed to sit with his teammates at the table or even share the same dressing room. But within the 22 yards, his cricketing prowess had no match. A talent so exceptiona...

Welcome to Beyond the Wicket, a podcast where we discuss fascinating stories, folklore and take a deep dive into the history of this beautiful game called cricket. We have lived and celebrated some amazing cricketing moments over the year. Yet, we know so little about the sport's origins. So join Deepanjan Paul on this show where in each episode, he will take you on a journey through the history o...