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Mihir Vasavda joins us from France to talk about the significance of 22-year-old Manu Bhaker's history-making medal. Hosted by Amit Kamath and Vinayakk Mohanarangan Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Mihir Vasavda joins us from France to talk about the significance of 22-year-old Manu Bhaker's history-making medal. Hosted by Amit Kamath and Vinayakk Mohanarangan Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The Indian Express’ Mihir Vasavda, who is covering the Olympics from the ground in Paris, gives us his impressions of the games so far, and India’s Day 1 performance. Hosted by Amit Kamath and Vinayakk MohanaranganProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

With the Paris Olympics set to start on the 24th of this month, this is the final part of a three-part preview of what’s at stake for India and the challenges that lie ahead for our contingent. Each part of the preview will explore the aspirations and hurdles aligned with the Olympic motto — Faster, Higher, Stronger. This week, we go stronger. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Sure...

With the Paris Olympics set to start on the 24th of this month, this episode is part of a three-part preview of what’s at stake for India and the challenges that lie ahead for our contingent. Each part of the preview will explore the aspirations and hurdles aligned with the Olympic motto: Faster, Higher, Stronger. This week, we go higher. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pa...

With the Paris Olympics set to start on the 26th of this month, we kick off our special Olympics series, Pod of the Rings. Mihir Vasava, Amit Kamath, and Vinayakk Mohanarangan will bring you a comprehensive look at the games, including highlights, in-depth discussions, and event recaps. We begin this week with a three-part preview of what’s at stake for India and the challenges that lie ahead for...

Yesterday, India stunned South Africa to clinch their second ICC T20 World Cup title with a thrilling seven-run victory at Kensington Oval in Barbados. After being asked to bowl first, the Proteas made a strong start, claiming three crucial wickets during the Powerplay, including those of skipper Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav. However, India staged a remarkable recovery as Virat...

This week on the podcast, hosts Mihir Vasavda, Amit Kamath, and Vinayakk Mohanarangan discuss the ways in which the ICC’s policies have favored India this time. They explore the lack of transparency in the draw, a schedule that seemingly benefits India, and a tournament structure that appears to stifle surprises and intrigue.  Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This week on the podcast, hosts Amit Kamath and Vinayakk Mohanarangan dive into the excitement of the ongoing T20 World Cup. Join them as they discuss the USA’s advancement to the Super 8, Pakistan’s surprising early exit, the impact of stormy weather on the tournament, and India’s prospects moving forward. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

With the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup underway, this week on the podcast, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Vinayakk Mohanarangan discuss the India vs. Pakistan match scheduled for later today, as well as the match between Pakistan and the United States that concluded on Friday, in which the United States defeated Pakistan. Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Mahiyar Rohinton Patel Edited and mixed by Suresh...

This week on the podcast, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath sit down with Indian Express’ Vinayakk Mohanarangan to discuss the highs and lows of the IPL 2024 season. Join them as they delve into the standout performances, surprising upsets, and major controversies that defined this year's tournament.  Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Earlier this week, 39-year-old Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri announced his retirement in a video posted online, stating that the match against Kuwait on June 6 will be his last game for the Indian national team. Chhetri has been India's top goal scorer and a mentor for young Indian footballers for over a decade. This week on Game Time, host Amit Kamath is joined by Indian Express' Shashank...

Earlier this week, the Senior Selection Committee announced India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in the West Indies and the United States of America starting in June. Notably, among those selected was the wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who has showcased exceptional form during IPL 2024. In this week's episode of Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and...

After considering the possibility of selecting new-generation players and appointing a new captain, it appears that the selectors have ultimately returned to familiar choices while assembling the World Cup T20 lineup. This week on Game Time, host Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Indian Express' Rahul Pandey to discuss the lineup and the possible reasons behind it. Produced by Shashank B...

From world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen to his mentor Vishy Anand back home, doubts surrounded D Gukesh's potential heading into the Candidate Tournament. However, the 17-year-old prodigy shattered expectations, emerging triumphant in the competition and earning the chance to face off against reigning world chess champion Ding Liren. Join hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath this week on Game Time as they...

This week on the podcast, host Mihir Vasavda is joined by Indian Express’ Venkata Krishna B to discuss everything IPL, from people criticizing Virat Kohli’s strike rate, Hardik Pandya facing constant criticism, to ticket prices skyrocketing (to as high as over Rs 52,000). Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

With nearly 100 days left until the Paris 2024 Olympics, is India ready? Will Neeraj Chopra finally throw beyond 90m? Will Saikhom Mirabai Chanu lift over 200kgs? And will Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty be able to win a medal for us? This week on Game Time, host Mihir Vasavda is joined by Indian Express' Vinayakk Mohanarangan to take stock of India's Olympic contingent. P...

Why doesn't MS Dhoni own the helicopter shot? Why is sports betting illegal in India? And why isn't the garbage cleared after an IPL match? These are just some of the curious questions that lawyer Nandan Kamath examines in his book ‘Boundary Lab’. It is the answers to these questions that end up revealing a lot about the way we view and organize the world around us. This week on Game Time, Kamath...

After switching from the Gujarat Titans to the Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya faced relentless booing during his team's initial match in Ahmedabad, supposedly due to feelings of betrayal from Gujarat. This hostile reception continued during the subsequent game in Hyderabad as well. As he prepares for his first match at home this Monday, it remains uncertain whether Pandya will encounter the same le...

Since its establishment in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has emerged as the foremost T20 cricket tournament globally, gradually overshadowing longer domestic competitions. Last month, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the wealthiest cricket board worldwide, addressed this issue by warning players against favoring IPL over domestic cricket. As a deterrent, two young players,...

With the Paris Olympics just five months away, Satwik-Chirag, along with javelin champion Neeraj Chopra and boxing talent Nikhat Zareen, have sparked discussions regarding the possibility of them winning a gold at the tournament. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Indian Express' Shivani Naik to discuss the challenges ahead for the badminton duo and the curre...

Last week, after recently achieving his 500th test wicket, R Ashwin became only the 14th Indian to feature in 100 Test matches. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Venkata Krishna B to trace his journey thus far. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

In less than a week, Indian hockey witnessed the departure of two key figures. First, the women’s coach Janneke Schopman resigned, stating that it was ‘very difficult’ to deal with individuals in Hockey India. Then, on Tuesday, the body’s CEO Elena Norman also resigned, citing incidents of factionalism and challenging working conditions. In this episode, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss...

Last week, India clinched the Badminton Asia Team Championships title for the first time, whether in the men's or women's category. This achievement holds particular significance as prior to this win, India had not advanced beyond the quarterfinal stage. What makes this victory even more noteworthy is that it was spearheaded by three youngsters under the age of 21. To decipher the significance of...

Last month, Rohan Bopanna became World No. 1 in the ATP men's doubles rankings with victory alongside his Australian partner Matthew Ebden at the Australian Open, becoming the oldest player to do so at 43. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath track Bopanna's remarkable career, and the lessons we can learn from it Produced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank Bhargava Edited and mi...