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In the ongoing India-England test series, much attention has been directed towards the condition of the pitches and how they might potentially influence India's performance. In this episode, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Indian Express’ Rahul Pandey to discuss everything related to the pitch and India's prospects in this series. Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda...

They came 4th at the Tokyo Olympics, but could not even qualify for Paris. In this episode, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Vinayakk Mohanarangan to discuss what went wrong. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Over the past several months, wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan had expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of breaks amidst his hectic cricketing schedule. However, when he finally secured some time off, he chose to appear on the show "Kaun Banega Crorepati" and later travelled to Dubai. Photos surfaced of him on the balcony of a skyscraper and dining at a fine restaurant. Surprisingly (or not so...

For the first episode of this year, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss the six most important decisions that India's sports persons, coaches, and management will have to make, including those related to the T20 World Cup and the Olympics. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

After a hiatus of 5 weeks, Game Time returns just in time for the year-end! In this episode, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath unveil the top 5 sports moments selected by The Indian Express sports team—or, at least, that was the initial plan. However, an unexpected sixth pick is revealed by our producer, surpassing even the coveted top slot. Tune in to discover the surprise twist. Produced by Sh...

This was not an Australian cricket team that was as intimidating as previous iterations. But Australia managed to defeat the dominant Indians in the Cricket World Cup final. Amit Kamath and Vinayakk Mohanarangan dissect Australian cricket team's Championship DNA and talk about what Rohit Sharma and Co could have done better. Edited and mixed bu Suresh Pawar

Hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath build-up to the final, relive the nightmare of 2003 and hope for redemption in Sunday's final. They also ask an important question: Would you pay Rs 8.51 lakh for one ticket? Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

In this episode of our ongoing World Cup series, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss the biggest controversies (and the biggest nontroversies) that have kept fans entertained throughout the World Cup.

In this episode of our ongoing World Cup series, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss Australia's victory over South Africa in the semi-final which secures them a clash with Rohit Sharma and Co in the final.

In this episode of our ongoing World Cup series, hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda are joined by Pratyush Raj to discuss India’s victory against New Zealand in the semi-final and the phenomenal performances of Virat Kohli and Mohammad Shami. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

As India take on New Zealand in the semi-final of the World Cup, Rahul Pandey joins Amit Kamath on this special episode of Express Sports podcast to talk about the factors that could end up deciding the clash. Produced by Usta Sarmin and Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar Must reads: How sea breeze at the Wankhede will make life tough for team batting second during the Powerplay Ho...

In this episode of our special series that will run through the end of the Cricket World Cup, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath look back at the 'drag' league phase with focus on England and Pakistan's disastrous campaigns.

On this week's episode, as India faces off against South Africa, host Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Indian Express' Pratyush Raj to delve into India's exceptional bowling performance, particularly that of players like Mohammed Shami, while also exploring the remarkable success of underdogs Afghanistan in the ongoing World Cup. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh...

Why does India want to host the Olympics? And should it? Is hosting the biggest sporting tournament really worth the hassle? This week on Game Time, host Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by The Indian Express' Shivani Naik to discuss India's Olympic hopes and whether it's better to host the party than to attend it. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

An injury and a dengue case notwithstanding, the Indian cricket team has been largely untroubled at the ongoing World Cup, winning all four of their games so far. The Indian Express sports team's Venkata Krishna B joins hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath to talk about India's campaign so far. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The upcoming India-Pakistan World Cup match, scheduled for today, is one of the most highly anticipated cricketing events of the year, and the excitement is palpable in the air. In this episode of Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Indian Express’ Devendra Pandey to discuss everything you need to know about it. This includes the security arrangements in place, what fans s...

With India's World Cup campaign set to begin on Sunday in Chennai against Australia, star opener Shubman Gill is down with dengue. Is India prepared for the tournament, and how will the southern city's heat and playing at nine different venues affect the team? What are India's chances of winning the trophy this time? In this episode of Game Time, host Amit Kamath joins Venkata Krishna B to discuss...

After six days of breakneck action, India have 32 medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games. What have been the biggest hits, and the most glaring misses? Vinayakk Mohanarangan and Amit Kamath discuss in this episode of Game Time. Produced by Utsa Sarmin Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

As the Asian Games 2023 kick off today, we speak to Mihir Vasavda, our co-host who is currently in Hangzhou to cover the games. Join us for a brief update as Indian Express’ Amit Kamath chats about how China has welcomed the delegates, and how technologically advanced the Chinese city appears to be. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Shivani Naik of the Indian Express to discuss the upcoming Asian Games, scheduled to take place from September 23 to October 8, 2023, in Hangzhou, China. They delve into what you can anticipate, explore whether India can replicate its medal count from Jakarta 2018, and also delve into the biggest storylines to follow. Produc...

This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath delve into the complications surrounding the Asia Cup, including its geopolitical and management challenges. They also explore the potential inclusion of cricket in the Olympics and its implications for the sport. Produced by Utsa Sarmin and Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Even though rain led to the Asia Cup game between India and Pakistan being called off, the men in blue seems to have found some answers to how they may shape up at the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup. Pratyush Raj joins host Rahul Pandey to discuss the game and the squad. Read Devendra Pandey's breaking story on the World Cup squad. Produced by Utsa Sarmin Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

After clinching gold at the Tokyo Olympics, Asian Games, and the Commonwealth Games, as well as finishing on top at the Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra last week also triumphed at the World Athletic Championship. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss Chopra's remarkable consistency, his sportsmanship, and whether he is India’s greatest athlete of all time. Produced by S...

Earlier this week, R Praggnanandhaa, the 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster, made history by becoming the youngest player to reach the final of a FIDE World Cup. Despite losing the final to the reigning World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in tiebreakers, this undoubtedly marked his most remarkable achievement in a major tournament. In this episode of Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss this...

'Hope' remains the big keyword as India announced their 17-member squad for the 2023 Asia Cup. The Indian Express' Pratyush Raj joins host Rahul Pandey to talk about the personnel involved and what skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar said about them.