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What does it take to turn a childhood interest into an international cricket journey? USA cricketer Geetika Kodali joins The Ananya Subramanian Show to share her story—from discovering cricket and her family’s sacrifices to representing her country, captaining USA at the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, and making history with a hat-trick in The 6ixty. We explore the person behind the jersey, the l...

What happens when the dream you've spent your entire life chasing takes an unexpected turn? In this episode of The Ananya Subramanian Show , I'm joined by Sindhu Sriharsha, former captain of the USA Women's National Cricket Team , for an honest and personal conversation about cricket, resilience, sacrifice, and finding your way through life's unexpected challenges. From growing up...

Sushant Modani’s path to international cricket was anything but straightforward. After representing Maharashtra at the U-15 level, facing repeated setbacks in India, and eventually stepping away from the game, Sushant could have left cricket behind for good. Instead, a move to the United States gave him an unexpected second chance. In this episode of The Ananya Subramanian Show , Sushant opens up...

Bipul Sharma joins The Ananya Subramanian Show to share the journey behind the moments cricket fans remember. We go back to his early days in Chandigarh, the setbacks and family responsibilities that shaped his career, and the moves that took him through Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Chandigarh. Bipul also revisits Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 2016 IPL title run, including his unbeaten 27 against...

Kristopher Ramsaran’s cricket journey has never followed a straight line. In this episode of The Ananya Subramanian Show, the Trinidadian-American cricketer discusses developing the rare craft of slow left-arm wrist-spin, representing Combined Campuses and Colleges in West Indian domestic cricket, and navigating the uncertainty that followed his early opportunities. Kristopher shares how he rebuil...

Unni Krishnan joins us to share his journey through cricket coaching, performance analysis, and player development. From working as a performance analyst with the Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors in the IPL to coaching at the ICC Academy in Dubai and within the USA Cricket pathway, Unni has experienced the game across several different cricketing environments. In this interview, he discusses the...

Amal joins me to recap the final day of the Bay Area Women’s Open. We break down the third-place match and the championship final, discuss the standout performances and defining moments, and reflect on what impressed us throughout the tournament.

Once regarded as one of India’s brightest young cricketing talents, Gaurav Dhiman represented India at two Under-19 World Cups and finished as the team’s second-highest run-scorer in the 2006 edition. He also produced a remarkable 423-run campaign in the 2005 Afro-Asia Under-19 Cup before representing Karnataka and joining the Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore setups. But his journey...

Amal joins me to break down Days 1 and 2 of the Bay Area Women’s Open. We discuss the results, standout individual performances, the teams and players that impressed us, and the biggest moments from the opening two days of the tournament. We also share our key takeaways and look ahead to what could happen next.

In celebration of India’s historic 600th Test, I’m joined by Nikhil from Wicket Wispers for a lively conversation about Indian Test cricket—its greatest players, unforgettable performances and the moments that made us fall in love with the format. We also break down India’s tour of Sri Lanka, discuss the biggest performances and turning points from the series, and look ahead to the upcoming Afghan...

Former Canadian international cricketer Shaheed Keshvani joins me to discuss his evolution from player to high-performance coach and strength and conditioning specialist. Shaheed reflects on representing Canada, the sacrifices his father made for his career, the realities of associate cricket and the transition from competing internationally to preparing the next generation of elite athletes. We a...

In this conversation, I sit down with USA international Shubham Ranjane to explore a cricketing journey spanning family legacy, Indian domestic cricket, Major League Cricket and the international stage. Shubham reflects on growing up in a three-generation cricketing family, representing Maharashtra, Mumbai and Goa, and becoming part of the Rajasthan Royals setup. He opens up about the uncertainty...

In this conversation, I sit down with Mohor Chaudhuri, a trainee sports anchor at RevSportz, to talk about her journey into the world of sports presenting and broadcasting. Mohor shares how she got into sports media, the experiences that have helped shape her journey so far, and what she’s learning as she continues to build her career in the industry. We also talk about the realities of breaking i...

Harmeet Singh's cricket journey is unlike most. From coming through Mumbai cricket and winning the 2012 U19 World Cup with India to rebuilding his career in the United States and representing Team USA on the world stage, Harmeet has experienced two very different sides of international cricket. In this conversation, Harmeet takes us inside India's 2012 U19 World Cup triumph, including the...

Join me as I sit down with Nikhil for an in-depth conversation on Indian cricket—from recent series in Ireland, England, and Zimbabwe to lessons from the 2023 ODI World Cup and what lies ahead for Team India. We discuss: Shreyas Iyer vs Shubman Gill captaincy debate India's T20 opening combination Selection decisions and squad consistency The 2023 ODI World Cup campaign Young talents like Vaib...

In this episode of Yorker I sit down with USA Women’s captain Aditi Chudasama to discuss her journey in cricket, the responsibility of leading her country, and her development as an allrounder. Aditi reflects on her experiences as a right-hand batter and right-arm offbreak bowler, the challenges and opportunities within women’s cricket in the United States, and what captaincy has taught her about...

In this special discussion episode, I am joined by Wicket Wispers to break down the biggest conversations surrounding Indian cricket. From the standout performances, surprises, and disappointments of IPL 2026 to the key takeaways from India’s Afghanistan tour, the discussion looks at which players strengthened their international chances and which questions still remain unanswered. They also react...

A full preview of the upcoming Major League Cricket season with Sixes and States host Amal — breaking down the league’s growth, each team’s key storylines, players to watch, and early predictions for what could be a big season for cricket in the U.S.

Prem Ahire's cricket journey has taken him from the competitive cricket grounds of Maharashtra to coaching players across India, Northern Ireland, New Zealand, and Singapore. In this episode of Yorker, Prem reflects on his experiences as a player representing Maharashtra age-group teams, his time around the Ranji Trophy pathway, and the lessons he learned from chasing the professional game. He...

The Women's T20 World Cup is here, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before the tournament begins. In this episode of Yorker, Dishaa joins us to discuss India's squad, the team's biggest strengths and concerns, key players to watch, and how India stacks up against the rest of the field. We also dive into Australia's dominance, England's home advantage, Sou...

In this episode of Yorker we speak with Sharad Lumba about his cricket journey from the Punjab domestic system to the Mumbai Indians setup, MI New York, and now the Seattle Orcas for the 2026 Cognizant Major League Cricket season. Sharad reflects on his early years in Punjab cricket, the challenges of being a middle-order batter, and the patience required to stay ready through the highs and lows o...

In this episode, I’m joined by Coach Nitish Salekar , whose cricket journey has taken him from his early playing days with Maharashtra and Thailand cricket to coaching at the international level. We talk about where his love for cricket began, the lessons he carried from his playing career, and what inspired his transition into coaching. Coach Nitish also reflects on his time in Thailand cricket,...

In this episode of Yorker, we sit down with the Los Angeles Lashings to discuss the rapid growth of cricket in Southern California and the evolving future of the sport in the United States. From player development and Minor League Cricket to the impact of Los Angeles Knight Riders, Major League Cricket, and the return of cricket at the 2028 Summer Olympics, we explore how organizations like the La...

In this episode of Yorker , we sit down with Sujith Gowda , the all-time highest run-getter in Minor League Cricket history . A former Karnataka U-23 batter , Sujith has built a reputation as one of the most consistent and dangerous batters in the U.S. domestic circuit. After making his mark with the Bay Blazers and scoring over 1000 runs in his first 30 MiLC games at a strike rate close to 150, h...

In this episode of Yorker , I’m joined by Sujit Nayak , an Indian cricketer whose journey has taken him from the competitive cricketing circles of Mumbai to domestic cricket with Mumbai, the IPL circuit with teams like Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils, and now to the growing cricket scene in the United States. Sujit reflects on his early cricketing days in Mumbai, the grind of club and corporat...