Rock and Roll it

In this pod, recorded after the 1st T20I against England, Sidharth Monga and Karthik Krishnaswamy join Dustin Silgardo to look back at India's defeat against Ireland, which was the start of a new T20 cycle with a new captain in Shreyas Iyer. They discuss Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's credentials for India's ODI World Cup squad, their middle order depth and their bowling worries without Bumrah...

Welcome to Rock and Roll It! 🏏🎙️ In this episode, recorded on April 16, Senior Data Analyst Himanish Ganjoo joins the crew to discuss teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Bradmanesque impact on IPL 2026 and the T20 format itself. Ganjoo joins Karthik Krishnaswamy and Dustin Silgardo to also look at some other standout numbers from the IPL 2026 season so far. The discussion includes how batter...

Welcome to Rock and Roll It! 🏏🎙️ In this episode, recorded on March 10, the crew discusses 2026 T20 World Cup winning India's credentials as the greatest team ever assembled in the format. 🎯 What We Cover: 1. GOAT TEAM? If yes then what makes them so good? 2. CAN A WORLD XI BEAT THEM? The crew tries to build a team that can challenge them in a 5-match series 3. GAMBHIR AS WHITE-BALL COACH Is...

Welcome to Rock and Roll It! 🏏🎙️ In this episode, recorded on the FIRST DAY of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage, we discuss: 🎯 What We Cover: 1. SUPER 8s BEGIN! Group stage wraps up as knockout cricket starts India vs South Africa, Pakistan vs New Zealand upcoming Semi-final race heats up 2. SRI LANKA'S CRICKET CARNIVAL 🇱🇰 Andrew Fidel Fernando reports from Kandy on: Pathum Nissanka'...

Based on their form in the last couple of years in the format, India go in to the upcoming T20 World Cup as overwhelming favourites. But does form mean anything in a big tournament? Who are the other contenders? Can Pakistan and Sri Lanka cause upsets given familiar conditions? Also discussed is the absence of an India-Pakistan encounter and possible changes to the tournament's format. Stay up...

India lost the three-match ODI series in spite of Kohli’s masterful century in the third ODI. Where did it go wrong for India? Was it just that an inexperienced New Zealand side were better over the three games or do India have some questions to be answered? The discussion extends to Kuldeep Yadav’s place in the format, and whether Varun Chakravarthy might dislodge him. The crew discuss the Rohit...

The cricketing world is buzzing with controversy! India's T20 World Cup squad announcement has sparked heated debates, particularly around the surprising exclusion of Shubman Gill and the pivotal selections of Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh. Tune into 'Rock and Roll It' as we dissect every angle of this major team shake-up! Join us as we navigate the storm surrounding India's T20 Wor...

Dustin Silgardo, Sid Monga and Yash Jha look back at India's 2-1 ODI series win against South Africa. The dissect Kohli's new approach, Rohit's continued excellence in the format, India's allrounder conundrum and their pace bowling stocks. Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tourn...

Dustin Silgardo, Sid Monga and Karthik Krishnaswamy look back at India's 2-0 series defeat against South Africa, pondering whether this is their lowest ebb in Tests in over a decade. The crew deliberate on whether India’s batters have a skill issue and whether they’ve got their selection right recently. Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-de...

Dustin Silgardo, Sid Monga and Karthik Krishnaswamy look back at India's defeat at Eden Gardens against South Africa. The crew deliberate the pitches that have led Gambhir having a forgettable record at home in Tests as India coach. Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments. Subscribe t...

Why has Mohammed Shami—one of India’s top fast bowlers—been sidelined? Join Dustin Silgardo, Sidharth Monga, and Karthik Krishnaswamy as they dive deep into Shami’s legendary career, the controversies around his selection, and what makes him unique in Indian cricket. Hear untold stories from his journey, data-driven analysis, and the inside track on Indian fast bowling–with banter and perspective...

The crew get together to share their joy at watching Rohit and Kohli at their best in Sydney and the emergence of Harshit Rana and Washington Sundar as all-round options. Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments. Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content...

The crew get together to discuss Gambhir's time so far as India head coach and whether he needs to manage his bowlers' workload better. Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments. Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, e...

As Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain, it brings an end to the 'Rohit Sharma era' of India cricket where he lead the team to the 2023 World Cup final, 2024 T20 World Cup title and 2025 ICC Champions trophy title. The crew get together to discuss his legacy as one of the most successful white-ball captains not only for India, but around the world as well and what the future h...

Shashank Kishore and Danyal Rasool join Dustin Silgardo to look back on an eventful three weeks of the 2025 Asia Cup. Though the cricket right through the tournament wasn't as exciting, the drama came from a lot of post-match and off-field antics. To top it all, we got an India-Pakistan final for the first time in the tournament which, to be fair, turned out to be highly exciting. So re-live t...

With the Asia Cup underway and certainly not showcasing the level of cricket seen few years ago, the Rock and Roll it crew could not help but go down memory lane looking back at some of the better times for Asian cricket and the tournament. Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments. Subscri...

Cheteshwar Pujara joins the crew to talk everything from his famous six off Lyon, his batting process to his unwavering commitment to Test cricket. Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International MatchesSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www...

For a long time India were seemingly lagging behind in how they would play T20 cricket. But over the last 18 months or so, they have shown the way with a change of personnel and approach that they can go all out while batting first and it is paying off for the team as the results have shown. This podcast will help you understand how their T20 batting has evolved over the years, a look at the recen...

Jasprit Bumrah is an invaluable asset. So are fast bowlers as a breed. How can India manage their workload in the best way possible to ensure they play the most of all major cricket leading up to the 2027 ODI World Cup? The podcast covers all the possible ways in which BCCI can look to handle their treasured pacers better with the upcoming Asia Cup, the home season and the T20 World Cup and IPL to...

An extraordinary series met an extraordinary finish, as India levelled the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2 with a thrilling six-run win over England at The Oval. Sidharth Monga, Karthik Krishnaswamy and Dustin Silgardo look back on a riveting Test match summer, celebrate the sensational shift put in by Mohammed Siraj, and dissect what to make of the first assignment for India's new generation of...

An epic series will be decided at The Oval.  England  lead 2-1 after 20 tense days of Test cricket but were denied a decisive win by five sessions of doughty, determined batting in which  India  lost only two wickets. Not even  Ben Stokes , battling cramp and a shoulder injury, could pull this one off, and was forced to settle for only the second draw of his captaincy tenure. Stay updated with the...

Six years ago,  Ben Stokes  raised his hands in apology. Now he was clenching his fists in triumph.  On the anniversary  of the day when he made  England  world champions, he found them a route to victory again. It felt like he couldn't rest without it. Sidharth Monga and Karthik Krishnaswamy join Dustin Silgardo to look back on an enthralling Test at Lord's between England and India which saw the...

Two of ESPNcricinfo India's best cricket journalists - Sidharth Monga and Karthik Krishnaswamy come together (probably for the first time on video!) to look back on all the major talking points coming out of India's epic win in Birmingham. From Gill's twin centuries to Akash Deep's 10-wicket haul, from the pitches to the issues with the dukes ball - we have it all covered on this h...