🏏Armchair Cricket Podcast 🎧

Welcome to the the 100th episode of the podcast! We have regular co-host Giri returning to discuss IPL and other cricketing news this week. We would like to thank our guest co-hosts for being a part of this journey with us. Above all, we thank our listeners who keep us motivated to keep going and getting better. Please keep listening and spread the word! IPL news - Transfer window open, will RCB t...

The audio quality of this episode is not the best, we apologize for the inconvenience. IPL news - An IPL player reports an alleged corrupt approach.- Amit Mishra ruled out of IPL 2020 due to finger injury.- Bhuvaneshwar Kumar ruled out of IPL 2020 due to thigh injury.- Sunil Narine's action reported again, placed on a warning list.- Pant sidelined for a week due to a hamstring niggle.- Ishant rule...

IPL news - Cricket world in shock over the sudden demise of Dean Jones at 59.- Stokes set to join RR camp.- BCCI brings Sportradar on board to monitor corruption during IPL.- Ashwin dislocates a shoulder in the game vs DC, tournament future hangs in balance. - Jason Holder to replace Mitch Marsh at SRH, who is ruled out due to ankle injury. Covid-19 updates - BAN's tour of SL postponed due to disa...

Matches  covered this episode - ENGvAUS - 2nd and 3rd T20is, 1st and 2nd ODIs. Covid-19 updates - Bob Willis trophy game abandoned after Northants player tests positive.- BAN opener Saif Hasan and conditioning coach Nick Lee test positive.- Delhi Capitals assistant physio tests positive for Covid-19.- BCCI postpone AGM citing Covid-19 conditions. IPL and T20 leagues updates - IPL2020 league stage...

Matches  covered this episode - ENGvPAK - 2nd and 3rd T20i.- ENGvAUS - 1st T20i. IPL and T20 leagues updates - Raina's exit from IPL2020 could mean his exit from CSK, meanwhile he hints at coming back?- Zampa replaces Richardson at RCB as latter pulls out due to impending birth of first child.- Malinga pulls out of IPL2020 for personal reasons, Pattinson rumoured to be his replacement.- Harbhajan...

IPL and T20 leagues updates - Dream11 bags IPL2020 title sponsorship rights for INR 220Cr. But its bids for 2021, 2022 rejected as too low.- Unacademy announced as offical partner of IPL for the years 2020-2022.- A week after release date, still no IPL2020 schedule published.- RCB open to mid-season player loans and transfers.- Roy pulls out of IPL2020, Daniel Sams to replace him.- Trouble in para...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.    T20 leagues updates - IPL2020 to have rigourous SOPs and guidelines. - Vivo 'postpones' IPL2020 title sponsorship following backlash on social media.- Tata Group, Unacademy, Dream11, Patanjali(?) considering bidding to be the  IPL2020 sponsor.- Sarwan leaves Tallawahs bio-secure bubble due to personal reasons. - Afghan trio not going to CPL. Fabien Allen...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.  This episode offers a news digest format for our listeners covering important cricketing news.   Matches covered in this episode - ENGvIRE: 1st and 2nd ODIs.    T20 leagues updates - From BCCI governing council: IPL to start in UAE on Sept 19th, final on 10th Nov. 24 players per team, unlimited covid substitutes. - SL premier league to kick off on 28th Aug...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.  We are going back to our original mission, we discuss only test cricket on this episode. Matches covered in this episode - ENGvWI: 2nd test.  - ENGvPAK: preview.   Trivia Q: Which batsman has the honour (?) of being the 500th wicket for 2 different bowlers?   Listen to us and get in touch:  On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On F...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.  We have a guest co-host Aditya from The Fourth seat podcast (@SeatFourth) with whom we have a detailed chat about the goings on in the world of cricket. There are few audio issues with this episode. We would like to apologise in advance for this.   Matches covered in this episode - ENGvWI: 2nd test.    COVID-19 - AUS pick 3 new comers in a squad of 26 with...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.  We are happy to be discussing live test cricket again! Matches covered in this episode - ENGvWI: 1st test.  COVID-19 - Annoyed by ICC decision delays, BCCI decides to go ahead with IPL preparations. - 6 PAK players including Shadab, Riaz and Zaman cleared to join PAK squad in ENG.- SL plan a premier league in August.- AUS-ZIM ODI series scheduled in Aug po...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.  This episode is part II of our chat with Alok Prasanna Kumar, where we discuss the concurrent news from cricket. COVID-19 - Mashrafe Mortaza, Nafees Iqbal and Nazmul Islam test positive for Covid-19.- ICA raises INR 7.8M+ and helps 60 needy cricketers (or their families) suffering from Covid-19.- CSA reveals 7 people have tested positive during its Covid-1...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.   In this episode we have a guest Alok Prasanna Kumar, a well known lawyer and human rights expert from Bangalore (India) joining us for a detailed discussion about racism in cricket. A link to Alok's article on The Cricket Monthly: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1079103/crime-and-punishment Listen to us and get in touch:  On Podbean On Spotify On ...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.   In today's episode we have a guest co-host Nikhil (@NikUttam) from CaribCricket Podcast (@CaribCricket). We preview the upcoming ENG vs WI test series in detail. COVID-19 - PAK not to host a camp locally before players depart to ENG.- T20 WC in 2020 - 'unlikey and unrealisitic': CA's chairperson.- SA return to training with a new format 3 team game. ABD t...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.   In today's episode Giri and Ajit discuss the (non)postponement news of T20 WC 2020, ICC regulations on cricket during Covid-19 and impact of protests in the cricketing world among other topics. COVID-19 - ENG confirm WI test itinerary with 3 back to back tests.- Hetmyer, Bravo and Paul turn down spots on the WI tour squad to ENG.- CPL submits plan for 202...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.   In today's episode Giri and Ajit discuss how cricket at the highest level is trying to make a comeback, through rules that are being in put in place to host it in a safe and effective manner. COVID-19 - CA chief executive Kevin Roberts says WC20 'under high risk'.- CA confirm IND tour of AUS to go ahead, number of venues could be reduced.- CWI in principl...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.   In today's episode we discuss the continuing impact of Corona virus on the game of cricket, as many countries around the world begin relaxing the lockdown rules. COVID-19 - BCB development coach Ashiqul tests positive for Covid-19.- Womens WC qualifiers slated to be held in July in SL postponed.- Daniel Harris - a doctor's story.- BCCI set to lose INR 400...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.   In today's episode regular co-host Giri is back and firing on all cylinders! COVID-19 - Kookaburra come up with a wax polish for ball shining.- Yusuf Abdulla: a cricketer fighting on the frontlines.- SA all rounder Solo Nqweni tests positive for Covid-19. - Philander's Kolpak deal cancelled through mutual consent.- IND ready for a two week quarantine if t...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.   In today's episode we continue our banter about the world of cricket. We are joined by a guest co-host Chetan from Bangalore, India. COVID-19 - PAK tour of NL postponed indefinitely.- Ashwin, Pooran and Maharaj's contracts suspended by Yorkshire.- The 100 to be postponed?- Abu Dhabi cricket set to offer its facilities to ECB.- Gayle rants on Sarwan regard...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.   In today's episode we continue our banter about the world of cricket and our lives in general, in the time of coronavirus. Senor Marquez wherever you may be, RIP! COVID-19 - IPL 2020 set to be deferred indefinitely.- ENG players offer to take paycuts during summer months.- Pujara's Gloucs stint off, counties tighten their belts.- BANvAUS test series sched...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.   In today's episode we talk about the world of cricket during the time of coronavirus. COVID-19 - Heather knight signs up as NHS Volunteer in England. - Joginder Sharma: WC hero turned cop on the beat, lauded by ICC. - Lancashire head of cricket Hodgkiss dies from coronavirus. - UK player cricket body rejects ECB's initial proposal of 20% pay cut for playe...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.   In today's episode we talk about Coronavirus and cricket. COVID-19 - India goes into a 21 day lockdown, its impact on IPL 2020 - Summer Olympics postponed to 2021; Why isn't BCCI able to take a decision on IPL? - ICC Tournaments scheduling under the scanner due to COVID-19 :- WTC, T20I WC, etc - What should(are) cricketers do(ing) during this off-period?...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.   In today's episode we continue to discuss the impact of Corona virus on the cricketing world and beyond.  Other topics: Alex Hales has symptoms of COVID-19, to be tested. PSL semis and finals postponed. Ganguly indicates that IPL2020 to be truncated; should IPL be cancelled or postponed indefinitely? The age-old topic of MS Dhoni's (non)retirement and its...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.   In today's episode we discuss the impact of Corona virus on the cricketing world.  Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode: - Finals of Women's T20i World Cup. - AFG v IRE T20i series. - Chappell-Hadley Trophy. Other topics: - A patient Saurashtra edge Bengal to win the Ranji trophy 2019-20.- World XI v Asia XI matches postponed due to Corona v...

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast.   Today's episode is dedicated to the 2020 Women's T20 World cup. We are joined by Vishal from www.femalecricket.com to help analyse the matches from this tournament. Trivia Q: Can you name a pair of brothers-in-law currently playing men's international cricket? Listen to us and get in touch:  On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On...