Bits and Pieces : The friendliest cricket podcast

This week on the friendliest cricket podcast, Srinath, Chops, and Tony round up the CWG finals, the Boult from the blue and the future of cricket, Insta nonsense from Russell and RP, India's squad to Zimbabwe, Ross Taylor's revelations and more. Also on the pod, what's the difference between the Aussie women's captain and India's bowling strategy in the Border Gavaskar Trophy? If England's A team...

This week on the friendliest cricket podcast, the Bits and Pieces gang talk about the CWG semi finals, the beleaguering leagues of T20 and follow the money created by the monopsony of cricket. Also, what is India's ideal T20 side? And how does it differ from the probable one? The conclusions of these thought starters are left as an exercise for the listener. Join Murali, Mohan, and Chops for all t...

On episode 30 of Bits and Pieces, your friendliest cricket pod gang gets together to round up all the cricketing action from the week that was. Join Tony, Srinath, Abhishek, Thejaswi, and Vikas as they discuss the shift of power centre from Lord's to Landlords,  and fumble through some fun trivia. From Rent to SPENT, we've got you covered. Listen in, and tell a friend. Send us feedback: Vikas...

Episode 29 is all about nostalgia about ODIs by Rachana, Sidin, Chops and PGK. Find out what it was like to watch Shabash Mithu in an empty theatre in London with a bottle of Old Monk. Plus the most memorable (and painful) ODIs watched, what bizarre rule changes can be made to make ODIs relevant and why Atul Bedade is the greatest ODI player ever. Follow us Rachana https://twitter.com/thethingygir...

On Episode 28th of the friendliest cricket podcast, the gang admit "Gorilla Gothilla". Join Tony, Srinath, Krt, Nitin, Chops, and Kaus as they launch into peak bantz, and bring up concepts such as the Umpire Empire, Podwin's Law, Fleming's middle finger rule, and all the fun cricket news from around the world. Also includes Ash anna striking back against the umpires for the Dindigul Dragons. *Foll...

On episode 27 of the friendliest cricket podcast, the Bits and Pieces gang try to grin and bear the Birmingham debacle with brimming ham. Join PGK, Krt, Srinath, el_chopernos, and Tony as they step into their Indian uncle flip flops to discuss if India's test team be worried, how to reverse Virat Kohli's Perplex Patch, and what exactly is BazBall? Also, is the BCCI a cricket board or travel agency...

On Episode 26, the bits and pieces assemble for a deep-dive into the latest from women's cricket, Pant-Jadeja magic, Shami-Bumrah sorcery, Stuart Broad schadenfreude, and a total takedown of BazBall ft. Ben Stokes. The group loses count of the number of India captains in the last 12 months (roughly 13), looks back at the tenure of Eoin Morgan, looks forward to the Mithali Raj biopic, and chuckles...

Episode 25 of Bits and Pieces is all about sibling revelry as Mithun Sundar tells us about si bling in Goa (does Bumrah have a restaurant?!), cricket rules growing up, how nurture can turn the knob very differently for two brothers, and the family that keeps this pod going. The panel for this week is rounded off by Krt, Mohan, Nitin, and Tony who are beleaguered by the ICC super league. The gang a...

Episode 24 of Bits and Pieces has the gang reacting to the mind-blowing IPL broadcast right deals, and to the equally mind-blowing Dinesh Karthik who now has more comebacks than Shahid Afridi (haha, kidding). It also features an epic and eloquent IPL rant from our returning veteran Mohan K, and an equally epic trivia quiz on Hong Kong Sixes and stat (thigh) padding hosted by show debutant Thejaswi...

This week on the friendliest cricket podcast, Tony, Nitin, Krt, and Kaus are joined by Jaideep Vaidya - who runs MoneyBall for The Ken - to talk about Ganguly's conflict of interest, IPL media rights, and more. The gang also shed light on how Rassie van der Dussen lived up to his name, how Jammy sir is crafting a team in his own image, and the phenomenal run of the square root of the fab 4 - Babar...

On Episode 22 of Bits and Pieces, the gang's promise of returning to real cricket gets real. Srinath, Kaus and Krt intently debate the buzz around Baz-ball, before realizing that English cricket (and the Lord's pitch) is just as sub-standard  as it was before the IPL; and then getting distracted by the American chapter of the "Baseball Fans of Pat Cummins" association - a proper KKR-y Conspir...

Here's Episode 21, and it's still the 21st century, though IPL 2022 seemed to go on for aeons. PGK, Tony, Kaus, Murali, Krtgrphr and Knittins come together minutes after Gujarat Titans' title win, to wrap up a season where nothing made sense - be it the garish CGI eagle, the Guinness-record breaking jersey (poor Dwayne Leverock), the team anthems, or the eventual champions, whom no one was backing...

In episode 20 of the friendliest cricket podcast, Tony, Nitin, PGK, and new friend on the show, Varun Murali analyse the squeaky bum time of the IPL qualifiers. Or, as it should be called in context - the Arsey Bee time in the IPL. What happened with DC while RCB were watching with AC? Is R Ashwin the greatest ever psych-meister? Does Dhoni think of succession like the show? And who should really...

Episode 19 - The one where PGK, Srinath, and Nitin talk about everything except actual cricketing action. Ft. Brendon McCullum's elevation to England coach, Ambati Rayudu's latest retirement comedy, a deep-dive into the best and the worst ads that we are being subjected to during the IPL broadcast, Virat Kohli's tragi-comic season, Pakistan's Haal and RCB's Haalath.  Follow us on Twitter: Nitin: h...

The friendliest cricket podcast turns 18 this week. It has entered its rebellious phase and we have no idea why the IPL is still going on. Nitin, Krt, Kaus and Tony get together to whine about uncool cricket and how there should be restrictions on T20 cricket to have only 18 and over overs. Join the gang as they talk about commentary comedy,  captaincy conundrums, nostalgia for old IPL sponso...

Episode 17 of Bits and Pieces is also episode “83”, as the gang get together to discuss the recent movie on India’s first-ever cricket World Cup win in 1983. PGK, Krt, Srinath, Kaus and Rachana talk about the best parts of the movie, the smart casting choices, Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of Kapil Dev, and quibble about some of the more over the top bits. There’s lots of chatter on the multiple PR Ma...

In episode 16 of the friendliest cricket podcast, PGK, Kaus, and Tony round up the bits and pieces of the IPL - the jinx is still alive, but the comedy is alive and well with Delhi Capitals and co. It is Aamras season, but also Amre's season, Powell refuses to throw in the towel, Watson asks Pant "What Son?" and more. Listen along to this and all of the other fun stuff that happened with the IPL t...

On episode 15 of the friendliest cricket podcast, we break a record by not recording a break. Nitin, Kaus, and Tony got together on Saturday to bring you this early episode to talk about the revival of SRH, the Bits and Pieces jinx, Ashwin's innovations, Rayudu's biriyani, gully cricket rules, the upRooted English team and Sreesanth's slower ball that exists only in memory. Join us on the bantz st...

On episode 14 of Bits and Pieces, the gang gets together to discuss the significance of number 14, and the IPL - which famously, is for teens. Nitin, Srinath, Krt, Kaus, and Tony talk about what's going on behind the scenes, which team is very very very desperate, and who is going to the final on their own? From conversations about Raina to the conservation of the rhino, from Wanindu Hasaranga to...

Rachana Ramchand makes a smashing debut on the podcast alongside regulars PGK, Srinath, and Krtgrphr to celebrate women's cricket! The gang looks back at Australia's title run at the World Cup and at India's heartbreaking pre-semifinal exit. But it was a fantastic World Cup, featuring close games, closely matched teams, and showcased the best features of the women's game. The gang also commen...

This week on the friendliest cricket podcast, the hosts are excited by the beginning of the IPL, the end of test cricket, and the fantasies of what could be. Join Tony, Nitin, Srinath, Krt, and Madan as they get into the mechanics of the fantasy league, ticketing for cricket, test cricket draws, the women's world cup, and of course an update on friend of the podcast - Lucknow Super Giants. Join us...

Ep 11: On a road to nowhere with hero uncle Episode 11 of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast is about pitches: National Highways in Pakistan and West Indies and on "dust bowl" pejoratives. The trans-continental gang talk about the Women's World Cup, Abdul Hafeez Kardar, Karunaratne and other matters cricket. Tony Sebastian, who was in KSCA for the 2nd India-SL Test eloquently narrates an...

Episode 10 of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast is a pronunciation masterclass, where Yash Dhull and Nkrumah Bonner get their names Labuschagned. The gang ponders the flatness of the National Highways rolled out for Australia's Test tour of Pakistan, and their stark contrast to the #PeakBengaluru pitches India are tormenting Sri Lanka on. And we contemplate Sreesanth's eclectic India car...

In this episode of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast, the gang comes together for a fond farewell and a celebration of Shane Warne, following the legend's untimely and shocking death. Through the recording of this episode, we came to realise just how much Warne meant to all of us. Gone too soon... It is our good fortune that he graced our sport. Notes:  SHANE, the documentary - Trai...

Sidin Vadukut joins us in episode 8 of Bits and Pieces: the friendliest cricket podcast to put the whee in a freewheeling chat. PGK, Kaus, Srinath, and Tony hang out with Sidin to laugh along with his hilarious memories of growing up in the UAE and more. This conversation goes from SASTRA to Sharjah, Sultan to Sukumaran, and metallurgy to the metaverse. Listen and share widely! * Notes Sidin's hil...