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This week on the podcast, host Mihir Vasavda is joined by Indian Express’ Venkata Krishna B to discuss everything IPL, from people criticizing Virat Kohli’s strike rate, Hardik Pandya facing constant criticism, to ticket prices skyrocketing (to as high as over Rs 52,000). Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

With nearly 100 days left until the Paris 2024 Olympics, is India ready? Will Neeraj Chopra finally throw beyond 90m? Will Saikhom Mirabai Chanu lift over 200kgs? And will Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty be able to win a medal for us? This week on Game Time, host Mihir Vasavda is joined by Indian Express' Vinayakk Mohanarangan to take stock of India's Olympic contingent. P...

Why doesn't MS Dhoni own the helicopter shot? Why is sports betting illegal in India? And why isn't the garbage cleared after an IPL match? These are just some of the curious questions that lawyer Nandan Kamath examines in his book ‘Boundary Lab’. It is the answers to these questions that end up revealing a lot about the way we view and organize the world around us. This week on Game Time, Kamath...

After switching from the Gujarat Titans to the Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya faced relentless booing during his team's initial match in Ahmedabad, supposedly due to feelings of betrayal from Gujarat. This hostile reception continued during the subsequent game in Hyderabad as well. As he prepares for his first match at home this Monday, it remains uncertain whether Pandya will encounter the same le...

Since its establishment in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has emerged as the foremost T20 cricket tournament globally, gradually overshadowing longer domestic competitions. Last month, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the wealthiest cricket board worldwide, addressed this issue by warning players against favoring IPL over domestic cricket. As a deterrent, two young players,...

With the Paris Olympics just five months away, Satwik-Chirag, along with javelin champion Neeraj Chopra and boxing talent Nikhat Zareen, have sparked discussions regarding the possibility of them winning a gold at the tournament. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Indian Express' Shivani Naik to discuss the challenges ahead for the badminton duo and the curre...

Last week, after recently achieving his 500th test wicket, R Ashwin became only the 14th Indian to feature in 100 Test matches. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Venkata Krishna B to trace his journey thus far. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

In less than a week, Indian hockey witnessed the departure of two key figures. First, the women’s coach Janneke Schopman resigned, stating that it was ‘very difficult’ to deal with individuals in Hockey India. Then, on Tuesday, the body’s CEO Elena Norman also resigned, citing incidents of factionalism and challenging working conditions. In this episode, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss...

Last week, India clinched the Badminton Asia Team Championships title for the first time, whether in the men's or women's category. This achievement holds particular significance as prior to this win, India had not advanced beyond the quarterfinal stage. What makes this victory even more noteworthy is that it was spearheaded by three youngsters under the age of 21. To decipher the significance of...

Last month, Rohan Bopanna became World No. 1 in the ATP men's doubles rankings with victory alongside his Australian partner Matthew Ebden at the Australian Open, becoming the oldest player to do so at 43. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath track Bopanna's remarkable career, and the lessons we can learn from it Produced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank Bhargava Edited and mi...

In the ongoing India-England test series, much attention has been directed towards the condition of the pitches and how they might potentially influence India's performance. In this episode, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Indian Express’ Rahul Pandey to discuss everything related to the pitch and India's prospects in this series. Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda...

They came 4th at the Tokyo Olympics, but could not even qualify for Paris. In this episode, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Vinayakk Mohanarangan to discuss what went wrong. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Over the past several months, wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan had expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of breaks amidst his hectic cricketing schedule. However, when he finally secured some time off, he chose to appear on the show "Kaun Banega Crorepati" and later travelled to Dubai. Photos surfaced of him on the balcony of a skyscraper and dining at a fine restaurant. Surprisingly (or not so...

For the first episode of this year, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss the six most important decisions that India's sports persons, coaches, and management will have to make, including those related to the T20 World Cup and the Olympics. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

After a hiatus of 5 weeks, Game Time returns just in time for the year-end! In this episode, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath unveil the top 5 sports moments selected by The Indian Express sports team—or, at least, that was the initial plan. However, an unexpected sixth pick is revealed by our producer, surpassing even the coveted top slot. Tune in to discover the surprise twist. Produced by Sh...

This was not an Australian cricket team that was as intimidating as previous iterations. But Australia managed to defeat the dominant Indians in the Cricket World Cup final. Amit Kamath and Vinayakk Mohanarangan dissect Australian cricket team's Championship DNA and talk about what Rohit Sharma and Co could have done better. Edited and mixed bu Suresh Pawar

Hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath build-up to the final, relive the nightmare of 2003 and hope for redemption in Sunday's final. They also ask an important question: Would you pay Rs 8.51 lakh for one ticket? Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

In this episode of our ongoing World Cup series, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss the biggest controversies (and the biggest nontroversies) that have kept fans entertained throughout the World Cup.

In this episode of our ongoing World Cup series, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss Australia's victory over South Africa in the semi-final which secures them a clash with Rohit Sharma and Co in the final.

In this episode of our ongoing World Cup series, hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda are joined by Pratyush Raj to discuss India’s victory against New Zealand in the semi-final and the phenomenal performances of Virat Kohli and Mohammad Shami. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

As India take on New Zealand in the semi-final of the World Cup, Rahul Pandey joins Amit Kamath on this special episode of Express Sports podcast to talk about the factors that could end up deciding the clash. Produced by Usta Sarmin and Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar Must reads: How sea breeze at the Wankhede will make life tough for team batting second during the Powerplay Ho...

In this episode of our special series that will run through the end of the Cricket World Cup, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath look back at the 'drag' league phase with focus on England and Pakistan's disastrous campaigns.

On this week's episode, as India faces off against South Africa, host Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Indian Express' Pratyush Raj to delve into India's exceptional bowling performance, particularly that of players like Mohammed Shami, while also exploring the remarkable success of underdogs Afghanistan in the ongoing World Cup. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh...

Why does India want to host the Olympics? And should it? Is hosting the biggest sporting tournament really worth the hassle? This week on Game Time, host Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by The Indian Express' Shivani Naik to discuss India's Olympic hopes and whether it's better to host the party than to attend it. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

An injury and a dengue case notwithstanding, the Indian cricket team has been largely untroubled at the ongoing World Cup, winning all four of their games so far. The Indian Express sports team's Venkata Krishna B joins hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath to talk about India's campaign so far. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar