Cricket Unfiltered

Why can Indian and Pakistani cricketers not simply shake hands? In this episode of Cricket Unfiltered, hosts Rajdeep Sardesai and Nikhil Naz examine the growing controversy around India-Pakistan cricket, and why the issue of handshakes has become so politically charged. The conversation compares cricket with other sports, including table tennis, hockey and tennis, where Indian and Pakistani athlet...

On Cricket Unfiltered, Rajdeep Sardesai and Nikhil Naz examine the deeper crisis facing Pakistan cricket, from its recent poor performances and constant changes in coaches and captains to selection controversies, weak governance and a shrinking pool of international-quality players. They look back at the generations that produced legends such as Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Zaheer Abbas and Wasim Ak...

India are heading into the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle with plenty of questions surrounding the team — from selection and injuries to the future structure of Indian cricket. On this episode of Cricket Unfiltered, Nikhil Naz and Rajdeep Sardesai discuss Sarfaraz Khan's return to the Test squad and debate whether he should walk straight into India's XI or whether Dhruv Jurel deserves to re...

Will Rohit Sharma still be wearing India's blue jersey at the 2027 ODI World Cup, or is Indian cricket preparing for life after its T20 World Cup-winning captain? That's the big question on this episode of Cricket Unfiltered, where Nikhil Naz and Rajdeep Sardesai take a deep dive into one of the biggest debates in Indian cricket. The hosts examine the reports surrounding Rohit Sharma's ODI future,...

Why isn't Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the playing XI? It's the question every cricket fan is asking. In this episode, veteran journalists and passionate cricket fans Rajdeep Sardesai and Nikhil Naz discuss the buzz around Vaibhav's absence, explain why fans shouldn't lose hope, and share why England could be the stage where the young batter gets his opportunity. But the conversation goes beyond t...

Is Indian cricket on the verge of a major reset? And why do some of the biggest controversies from cricket's past refuse to go away? In this explosive conversation, veteran journalists and cricket enthusiasts Rajdeep Sardesai and Nikhil Naz debate whether Shreyas Iyer should replace Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20 captain and discuss what the ideal Indian T20 playing XI should...

In this episode of Cricket Unfiltered, veteran journalists and passionate cricket fans Rajdeep Sardesai and Nikhil Naz engage in a no-holds-barred debate on some of the biggest talking points in Indian cricket. From the ultimate T20 batting face-off — Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma — to the intense loyalty fans and players show towards IPL franchises, the conversation goes far beyond the boundary rop...

Were fast bowlers of the past actually quicker or has modern cricket taken pace to another level? In this episode of Cricket Unfiltered, journalists and cricket enthusiasts Rajdeep Sardesai and Nikhil Naz go head-to-head on a fascinating generational debate, comparing legends like Jeff Thomson with today’s stars Pat Cummins and Jofra Archer. From uncovered pitches and minimal protection to today’s...

In the latest episode of Cricket Unfiltered, journalists and passionate cricket fans Rajdeep Sardesai and Nikhil Naz dive deep into cricket’s biggest debates—Test vs IPL, Chennai nostalgia, and the story behind the gate named after legendary cricketer Dilip Sardesai at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. They also unpack why the Kolkata Knight Riders seem to have lost the plot—and ask the big question: ca...

In this engaging podcast, journalists and passionate cricket fans Rajdeep Sardesai and Nikhil Naz dive deep into the origins and evolution of the Indian Premier League—unpacking the vision behind the tournament, the role of figures like Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya, and how the league transformed cricket into a global spectacle. More than 18 years on, they explore why the IPL continues to thrive, s...

In the debut episode of Cricket Unfiltered, journalists and passionate cricket fans Rajdeep Sardesai and Nikhil Naz break down the India national cricket team’s thrilling semifinal win at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. They discuss standout performers, debate India’s top five cricketers of all time, analyze the brilliance of Jasprit Bumrah, and examine the rising future of Abhishek Sharma. Most...