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Cricket This Week: Legacy teams flounder, new franchises make hay in the sun - IPL 2022, Women's T20 Challenge updates 27.04.2022 19:33

On Matchpoint Paradox this week, Ayan Acharya, Santadeep Dey, and Dhruva Prasad discuss the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League and the performances in the league along with a roundup of developments in Indian cricket this week.  For our complete Ranji coverage, visit: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/ For our complete Women's World Cup coverage, visit: https://sportst...

Cricket this week: Australia Women are World Cup champions again, Ross Taylor bids farewell, IPL 2022's first impressions 06.04.2022 32:32

On Matchpoint Paradox this week, Amol Karhadkar, Shayan Acharya and Vijay Lokapally discuss the recently concluded Women's ODI World Cup, Pakistan's possibilities to continue hosting international cricket, Ross Taylor signing off from the international stage, and their first impressions of the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League.  For our complete Ranji coverage, visit: https://sports...

India's greatest cricketing victories E03 - Karsan Ghavri on India's 1981 win over Australia in Melbourne 01.04.2022 32:40

India has some fond memories of playing cricket down under, a few of those are stellar victories too. In this episode, Vijay Lokapally catches up with veteran Indian cricketer Karsan Ghavri about a particularly special victory in Melbourne in 1981 - from his own performance in the game, being received at the airport by Sir Donald Bradman, making Greg Chappell his bunny, and more. E01 ft. CD Gopina...

IPL 2022 opener CSK v KKR recap - Day of comebacks; Dhoni's charge going in vain and an elaborate transition phase 27.03.2022 10:14

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Cricket this week: IPL returns for 2022 season- CSK v KKR - New captains, new era? 26.03.2022 2:34

Irrespective of the personnel, the two captains with the team sheet in their hand for the toss around dusk will surely signify the dawn of a new era in IPL. Content: Amol Karhadkar Voice over and edit: Lavanya Lakshmi Narayanan Follow Sportstar's IPL coverage here: sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ #IPL2022 | #CSK | #KKR | #ShortPodcasts | #CricketPodcast | #Cricket | #IPL 

Ranji Trophy phase 1 group stage round-up: Who impressed, who didn't 12.03.2022 23:42

On Matchpoint Paradox this week, Shayan Acharya is joined by Amol Karhadkar, Dipak Ragav and Dhruva Prasad to discuss how the Ranji season is progressing.  For our complete Ranji coverage, visit: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/ For our complete Women's World Cup coverage, visit: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/womens-cricket/ For our women's sports podcast, visit: http...

Cricket this week: How the Ranji season is shaping up, Kohli's 100th Test and an open Women's World Cup 04.03.2022 55:53

On Matchpoint Paradox this week, Lavanya Lakshmi Narayanan is joined by Amol Karhadkar, Dipak Ragav, Lalith Kalidas and Shayan Acharya to discuss how the Ranji season is progressing, updates from the men's international calendar, Virat Kohli's big 100th Test and the Women's ODI World Cup.  For our complete Ranji coverage, visit: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/ For our complet...

Cricket this week: The Saha saga, Ranji Trophy returns, Women's World Cup draws near 24.02.2022 37:12

Ayan Acharya and Amol Karhadkar join Lavanya Lakshmi Narayanan in this episode of Matchpoint Paradox to discuss the latest from cricket this week - from the return of the Ranji Trophy after over 700 days, the Wriddhiman Saha controversy and India's preparations ahead of the Women's World Cup.  Check out our special series - India's Greatest Cricketing Victories E01 ft CD Gopinath (On India's...

India's greatest cricketing victories E02 - Farokh Engineer on India's 1971 series win in England 17.02.2022 34:03

In 1971, India has tamed the British cricket lion in its den. It was a historic day when India beat England in the third and final Test by four wickets with 205 minutes to spare at the Kensington Oval, to clinch the series 1-0. One of the fulcrums of the Indian effort at the Oval was Farokh Engineer. Now 83, the veteran Indian cricketer looks back at that memorable victory with fondness as he join...

Loose purse strings, new rules dictate favourites at 2022 IPL Mega Auction? Team-wise review 15.02.2022 49:48

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Vijay Lokapally, Amol Karhadkar and Shayan Acharya join Lavanya Lakshminarayanan and recap the highs and lows of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. What do you make of the squads after the auction? Tweet to us at @Sportstarweb and share your thoughts.  Links referred to in the podcast -  Interview with Aakash Chopra: https://youtu.be/QCsPoGtaKh8 E01 of Indi...

India's greatest cricketing victories E01 - CD Gopinath remembers India's first ever Test win 10.02.2022 1:41:16

In this brand new series where we revisit some of India's most cherished cricketing victories, we start at the country's first win in Test cricket history.  We go back 70 years to a historic moment at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai where, after 20 years and 24 Test matches, Vijay Hazare captained India to its first win in the format beating England on February 10, 1952.  Coimbator...

Decoding Virat Kohli's decision to step down as Test captain - Relax! He has NOT retired yet 16.01.2022 26:39

Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally are back on Matchpoint Paradox and in this week's episode, the trio look at Virat Kohli's decision to step down from Test captaincy, its implications and the challenges it poses for Rahul Dravid going forward. Follow our complete cricket coverage: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.fa...

Cricket this week: India's Protean test, a lopsided Ashes, controversial Indian squad for Women's World Cup and more 11.01.2022 28:05

Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally are back on Matchpoint Paradox and in this week's episode, the trio look at India's Test series decider against South Africa, an underwhelming Ashes and a special win for Bangladesh against New Zealand. Follow our complete cricket coverage: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook....

Cricket this week: The Rahane-Pujara conundrum, Test cricket returns to Wankhede, IPL 2022 buzz begins 03.12.2021 26:46

Shayan Acharya and Vijay Lokapally discuss the takeaways and selection conundrums from the ongoing India vz New Zealand Test series and the talking points from the IPL 2022 Retention exercise in this week's episode.  Follow our complete cricket coverage: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportstarweb Twitter: https://twitter.c...

What did we gain from the India vs New Zealand white ball tour? - Of strategy, workload management and too much cricket 26.11.2021 28:59

Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally are back on Matchpoint Paradox and in this week's episode, the trio look at India's whiteball series against New Zealand, the ongoing Test series and all the personnel changes made in the Indian cricket landscape in between it all. Follow our complete cricket coverage: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket Follow us on social media: Fa...

Cricket this week: Azeem Rafiq gives cricket a reality check, Australia checks another box with T20 World Cup triumph 17.11.2021 18:40

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Ayan Acharya and Amol Karhadkar revisit the takeaways from the T20 World Cup and Australia's maiden triumph in addition to other major updates from the world of cricket this past week. Follow our complete cricket coverage: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportstarweb Twitter: https://twitter...

T20 World Cup - England, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan fight for title; New innings begins for Rahul Dravid 10.11.2021 23:16

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Ayan Acharya and Amol Karhadkar review the latest from the T20 World Cup and other major updates from the world of cricket this past week. Follow our complete cricket coverage: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportstarweb Twitter: https://twitter.com/sportstarweb Instagram: https://www.insta...

Cricket this week: Nervous India trying to break into T20 World Cup semifinal race 03.11.2021 22:13

Cricket news this week: Action off the field dominates T20 World Cup, IPL gets two new teams 27.10.2021 19:12

Cricket this week: CSK's triumph, T20 World Cup carnival begins 27.10.2021 41:35

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Shayan Acharya, Ayan Acharya and Vijay Lokapally look back at the cricketing action from the week gone by - from CSK's title triumph to the season's implications for the mega auction. Amol Karhadkar and Ayan Acharya take us through the latest from the T20 World Cup. Follow our complete cricket coverage: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket Follow us on soci...

Cricket this week: Is it KKR's year? 13.10.2021 30:07

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Shayan Acharya, Ayan Acharya and Vijay Lokapally look back at the cricketing action from the week gone by - from India's tour Down Under to KKR's resurgence in IPL2021. Follow our complete cricket coverage: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportstarweb Twitter: https://twitter.com/sportstarwe...

Manchester Test marred by COVID scare, a familiar face returns to the Indian World Cup set up 20.09.2021 23:10

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally discuss the Manchester Test that was not to be, a very familiar face returning to the Indian World Cup set up and more.  This episode was recorded before Virat Kohli's captaincy announcements .  Follow our complete cricket coverage: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket Follow us on social media: Facebo...

Cricket this week: India's Lord's triumph, Ashwin on the sidelines and the big aggression question 24.08.2021 34:01

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally recap India's Lord's win, the question of how much aggression is good aggression and all the other news from the world of cricket.  Follow our complete cricket coverage: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportstarweb Twitter: https://twitter.c...

Cure for the Tokyo Olympics hangover - cricket at Lords - India vs England 2nd Test preview and more 11.08.2021 26:17

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally preview the second Test match between England and India, take a quick look at cricketing action around the world and discuss their Tokyo Olympics experience.  Follow our complete cricket coverage: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportstarweb...

Positives for India despite series loss to England; Men prepare for Sri Lanka series 15.07.2021 41:54

In this episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Shayan Acharya, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya and Vijay Lokapally recap India's tour of England and discuss what's in store for a 'second string' Indian side which will take on Sri Lanka .  Follow our complete cricket coverage: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportstarweb Twitter: https://t...