Cricktake

The 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup gave us a few stories that we believe defined the tournament. In this episode of Cricktake, we break down the underdog stories that stood out - the performances, the turning points, and the players who made this tournament unforgettable. 00:00 - Introduction: The Unsung Stories of the World Cup 01:54 - Caroline de Lange: The Doctor Who Chased a Dream 07:01 -...

The dust has settled on IPL 2026, and it’s time to pick our Team of the Tournament 🔥 In this episode of Cricktake, we select our Best XI based purely on performances throughout the season - consistency, impact, and match-winning moments. From explosive batters to clutch bowlers, these are the players who truly defined IPL 2026. 🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/ Available o...

In this episode of Cricktake, Sharan and Abhishek break down RCB’s championship run from every angle, specifically, the underlying system that helped them defend their IPL '25 title. We go deep into RCB’s season across multiple dimensions, from management decisions and auction strategy to team culture and dressing room environment. We also break down batting consistency, bowling execution unde...

The T20 World Cup 2026 is over. We cover four topics: Bumrah's legacy and what his career numbers mean for pace bowling, New Zealand's collapse pattern compared to the Proteas, cricket's Olympic inclusion and the distribution of benefits, and the ICC's finance model for associate nations. #T20WorldCup2026 #CricketPodcast #JaspritBumrah #NewZealandCricket #Proteas #CricketOlympics #...

Pakistan cricket has gone through constant captaincy changes over the last decade across formats, players, and management regimes. In this URDU episode of Cricktake, we look at how these frequent changes have impacted team stability, decision-making, and overall performance. Instead of reacting to one recent change, we step back and look at the bigger pattern. We also discuss how management decisi...

Netherlands’ performance review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026. In this episode, we break down where the Dutch excelled, where they fell short, and what this campaign says about the future of associate cricket. We analyse the all-round brilliance of Bas de Leede, the bowling consistency led by Logan van Beek, and the areas of concern including middle-order fragility, catching lapses,...

Nepal’s group-stage campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was anything but linear. In this episode of Cricktake, we review Nepal’s performances against England, Italy, West Indies, and Scotland - analyzing their batting breakthroughs, bowling inconsistencies, and elite fielding standards. #nepalcricket #cricketassociationofnepal #nepalpremierleague #dipendrasinghairee #lamichhane #icc #t20w...

England’s squad review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026. We analyse England’s explosive batting depth led by Jos Buttler and Phil Salt, their aggressive approach, and the impact of IPL exposure in subcontinent conditions. We also examine concerns around spin depth beyond Adil Rashid, death bowling consistency, and how Harry Brook handles captaincy pressure in a World Cup year. With a f...

Afghanistan’s squad review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026. We break down Afghanistan’s biggest strengths, including their elite spin trio of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Noor Ahmad, along with their explosive top order. We also examine middle-order concerns, fielding lapses, over-reliance on Rashid Khan, and the tactical questions surrounding their Plan B. With matches in spin-...

Sri Lanka’s squad review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026. We analyse Sri Lanka’s batting structure, recurring middle-order issues, and their reliance on spin-heavy bowling in home conditions. The discussion also covers recent form, leadership pressure, and whether Sri Lanka can finally translate home advantage into tournament success. 00:45 – Batting strengths & top order   01:45...

Australia’s squad review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026. We discuss Australia’s strengths, mentality, explosive top order, and their challenges against spin in subcontinent conditions. The episode also looks at bowling balance, over-reliance on key players, bench strength, and settles on a best possible XI. Note: This episode was recorded before the latest squad update. At the time o...

Pakistan’s squad review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026. We break down the full squad composition, batting and bowling depth, role clarity, and selection balance. The discussion focuses on batting combinations, Babar Azam’s ideal role and position, and why Pakistan’s spin attack could be a major advantage in Sri Lankan conditions. 01:07 – Openers and Middle Order 07:39 – Babar Azam an...

India’s squad review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026. We break down the selected players, balance, roles, and key selection calls heading into the tournament. Note: This episode was recorded before the final squad update. At the time, Mohammad Siraj was not part of the announced squad. Following Harshit Rana’s injury, Siraj has since been added to the team. 00:23 - Strengths 04:49 - W...

West Indies’ decline was not sudden. It was structural, political, and quietly inevitable. Part 2 of this two-part series examines the point of inflexion from 1995 onwards, when dominance faded, governance fractures widened, and cricket slowly stopped binding the Caribbean together. From contractual disputes, player walkouts, and the rise of the freelance cricketer, to statistical decay across for...

What really makes a fast bowler dangerous? It’s not just speed, it’s the physics, biomechanics, and body sequencing behind every delivery.  In this deep-dive episode of Cricktake, we break down the science of fast bowling, one concept at a time. From ground reaction force to the Ian Pont's “Four Tent Pegs” model, we explore how elite pace is created and what most people miss. Whether you'r...

Cricket has never been just about skill or results. Behind every tournament, format shift, and scheduling decision lies a deeper game of money, incentives, and power. From revenue concentration to unequal growth, the modern structure of cricket tells a story that fans rarely pause to question. This episode of Cricktake breaks down the economics behind ICC’s decisions. Joined by our first-ever gues...

After decades of dominance at home, India’s Test fortress has finally cracked. From historic collapses and selection puzzles to dressing-room tensions hiding in plain sight, this downturn has a face, and it belongs to Gautam Gambhir. This episode of Cricktake dissects the most turbulent stretch of India’s red-ball era. We break down the missteps, the ignored performers, the shifting power equation...

West Indies weren’t just a cricket team, they were a symbol of unity, resistance, and Caribbean identity. Part 1 of this two-part series explores how a scattered group of islands stitched together a cricketing civilization and created one of the most dominant teams in sports history. 01:17 - The Birth of West Indies Cricket 01:40 - Frank Worrell & the First Revolution 16:31 - Clive Lloyd’s Gol...

Fifty years after the first Women’s World Cup, India are champions. This episode of Cricktake dives into the 2025 Women’s World Cup - the richest and most-watched edition ever. From Mandira Bedi’s sponsorship in 2005 to India’s record-breaking chase and South Africa’s fearless run, we explore the power shifts that redefined women’s cricket. 00:00 – Intro: 50 years since 1975 and the most watched W...

Before the men lifted their first World Cup in 1975, the women had already done it in 1973. Yet that story was quietly forgotten. This episode of Cricktake revisits the rise, neglect, and revival of women’s cricket - from Rachael Heyhoe Flint’s pioneering World Cup to the WPL’s packed stadiums and Australia’s blueprint for professionalization. We explore how gender-bland sexism, selective memory,...

The Asia Cup 2025 reminded us how form, rhythm, and temperament define success in the subcontinent. India’s expected dominance was finally challenged by a late Pakistani surge, though not enough to shift the pundits’ predictions. Cricktake unwraps the tournament through its turning points, from Afghanistan’s struggle and Sri Lanka’s rise to the determined efforts of the UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong, r...

They were never on the team sheet but their voices shaped the game. From radio epics and velvet baritones to tactical dissections and chaotic one-liners, commentators have turned cricket into conversation. This episode of Cricktake charts the evolution of the mic, the masters who knew when to speak, the ones who didn’t, and the soundbites that became folklore. We break down the greats, the gimmick...

In an age of instant gratification and booming T20 leagues, is there still room for Test cricket, the format that defined the game? This episode of Cricktake explores the past, present, and uncertain future of the longest format. From five-day epics and Bazball experiments to collapsing boards and Gen Z apathy, we ask the question no one wants to answer: Is Test cricket dying or is it just evolvin...

In June 2025, South Africa finally lifted the World Test Championship trophy, breaking decades of doubt and the weight of the “chokers” tag. This episode of Cricktake looks at how the Proteas’ victory rewrites their past, reshapes their present, and opens new questions about what comes next.

They came from different playbooks but collided on the same stage. One side was G² with Gill’s runs and Gambhir’s edge, the other driven by the bravado of Bazball. Across 25 days the first Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy gave us records, heartbreak and defiance, from Gill’s run-fest to Jadeja’s resilience, from England’s theatre to Siraj’s final roar. This episode of Cricktake relives the drama, unpacks...