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Hosts Amit and Mihir are joined by The Indian Express' athletics correspondent, Pritish Raj, to unpack why India's track and field athletes have been rewriting the record books. They examine how these performances compare with Asian and global standards, discuss why some results warrant cautious optimism, and look ahead to this month's Commonwealth Games. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and m...

In this episode, Sandip G., The Indian Express' man on the ground in the US and Mexico, takes us behind the scenes of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Sandip joins hosts Amit and Mihir to talk about the emotions of stepping into the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City for the first time, contrasts the atmosphere there with the mood in the US, and shares his thoughts on the teams that have impressed him m...

Amit and Mihir return this week to talk about Neeraj Chopra's comeback after nearly eight months. The javelin great competed in the Doha Diamond League on Friday - his first competition since the World Championships last year. They discuss his performance, his decision to go solo without a foreign coach, the technical changes and the path ahead as the season picks momentum ahead of the Commonwealt...

This week, Mihir Vasavda is joined by Sandip G, The Indian Express' man on the ground in the USA and Mexico, where the FIFA World Cup gets underway this week. Sandip provides a crash course on covering a tournament of this scale, before they discuss why European teams may find it tough to succeed at this tournament, and if Carlo Ancelotti can finally lead Brazil to the promised land. Produced by S...

In this episode, Mihir Vasavda is joined by The Indian Express' cricket expert Venkata Krishna B. They talk about how Chennai Super Kings - the five-time IPL champions who owe their identity and stature to their former captain - are forced to put their future plans on hold because of Dhoni's uncertain future. They also talk about the rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and what it means for Indian cricke...

In this episode, our co-hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss one of sport’s most controversial innovations — a competition for athletes who use performance-enhancing drugs. The inaugural edition of the Enhanced Games took place in Las Vegas over the weekend. They examine the ethical questions surrounding the event, as well as its Indian connection. In photo: Aron D’Souza, the Indian-origin...

An investigation by The Indian Express has found that funds meant to support athletes and build public sporting infrastructure were also used to develop high-end facilities inside civil services institutions and a residential colony for bureaucrats. In this episode, host Mihir Vasavda, who undertook this investigation, talks about how the National Sports Development Fund was allegedly diverted, th...

In this week’s episode, host Mihir Vasavda is joined by cricket expert Venkata Krishna B to discuss a concerning development in the Indian Premier League. The BCCI’s anti-corruption unit has flagged the presence of unauthorised persons in IPL dugouts, and board secretary Devajit Saikia has said there will be no leniency and that no one will be spared. Venkata explains the match-day protocols, the...

In this week's episode, Amit and Mihir are joined by The Indian Express' badminton expert Shivani Naik to analyse the rise of 21-year-old badminton player Ayush Shetty. The 6-foot-4 shuttler has turned heads with his performances at the Asian Championships and Thomas Cup. Shivani dissects his playing style, the pros and cons of being a tall player and what his emergence means for Indian badminton....

In this episode, hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss Magnus Carlsen's remarks on Gukesh's 'understanding' of chess - one of the many critical remarks the former world champion has made on the reigning champ. They analyse the strengths and weaknesses of Gukesh and Sindarov, who will face off for the world title later this year, and end the episode by discussing why India's bid for 2038 Asia...

This week on the show, we discuss the story behind the making of the newest World Championship challenger from India, R Vaishali. Produced by Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

In this week's episode, Amit, Vinayakk and Mihir marvel over the emergence of teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has taken the IPL by a storm. They analyse his early days, the technique and mindset that set him apart, and the need to nurture a young talent with care. And, at the end of the episode, there's also a special farewell. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This week on the show, hosts Vinayakk and Mihir are joined by Shashank Nair to discuss Italy’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup and how it compares to the decline of other sporting dynasties. They also talk about soaring World Cup prices that could deter travelling fans, and share the storylines they’re looking forward to in the 48-team tournament starting June 11. Produced by Shashank Bh...

Laxman Sivaramakrishnan made his Test debut at just 17 and was seen as one of India’s brightest cricketing talents of the 1980s. But behind that early promise was a more difficult journey, marked by the pain of discrimination over his skin colour. In this episode, Venkata Krishna B joins Vinayakk Mohanarangan to unpack his story. You’ll also hear from LS himself, as he reflects on his journey in h...

Hosts Vinayakk and Mihir are joined by hockey coach and commentator Siddharth Pandey this week to talk about all things Indian hockey. The men's team recently lost all their matches at home and remained winless at the tour of Australia. Have the back-to-back Olympic medallists begun the transition too late, and will that impact their World Cup ambitions? They also discuss the bold decisions taken...

Shivani Naik, The Indian Express’ badminton expert, joins host Vinayakk and Amit to break down an Indian shuttler’s run to the final of the All England tournament. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

India defeated New Zealand to become the first team to win back-to-back T20 WC titles, turning the Narendra Modi Stadium into the site of a very different memory for Indian cricket fans. India posted 255 for 5, with half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan, before their bowlers sealed a dominant win. In today's episode host Mihir Vasavda joined by The Indian Express' Sand...

Amit and Mihir are joined by cricket expert Venkata Krishna B to talk about India's path to the World Cup semifinal. They look back at Sanju Samson's incredible knock against the West Indies, analyse Jasprit Bumrah's greatness and look forward to the two semifinals: New Zealand vs South Africa on Wednesday, followed by India vs England on Thursday. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by...

In this week's episode, Amit, Vinayakk and Mihir talk about the heartwarming tales from the T20 World Cup, including Zimbabwe's fairytale run, Nepal fans adding colour to the tournament and the other unfancied teams who have punched above their weight. They also look forward to the Super 8s, as the tournament enters its business end. Produced by Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

In this week’s Game Time episode, Vinayakk and Amit discuss Sunday’s India vs Pakistan clash in Colombo that was once again a lopsided contest with Suryakumar Yadav’s side prevailing comfortably. Venkata Krishna, who was at the venue to witness the thrashing, joins in with his inputs. Produced by Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This week on the show, Vinayakk, Amit and Mihir get together to preview the T20 World Cup. They begin by discussing if there's a growing World Cup fatigue, with a major event every year since 2021. They also talk about India's explosive batting line-up, wondering if it makes them the overwhelming favourites and touch upon other big storylines - including a Pakistani spinner with unique action - li...

This week, hosts Amit and Mihir discuss how window for athletes to train is shrinking in and around the National Capital Region because of toxic air in winter and searing summers. As the country makes a pitch for the 2036 Olympics, this is adversely impacting the health and training of athletes from a wide range of sports, especially the juniors. International badminton stars who competed in Delhi...

In this episode, hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss the fallout from Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for next month’s T20 World Cup, the events leading up to it, and whether it permanently damages cricketing relations between the neighbours. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This week, hosts Vinayakk and Mihir dive into the off-court chaos at the India Open badminton tournament — from pigeon droppings on the court to monkeys in the stands.  Though even on court, India’s performances, left much to be desired. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Recently, some of the top Indian footballers made a heartfelt appeal to solve the crisis engulfing the domestic game. There are no broadcasters and no investors willing to put their money in Indian football - and now, the players are staring at a pay cut. This week, Vinayakk, Mihir and Shashank Nair talk about Indian football's freefall and why the game finds itself mired in multiple problems. Pro...