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Besides deciphering the reason behind India's sorry tale in the Test series in South Africa, we try and evaluate whether it's time to move on from some of the old warhorses who were at the centre of India's memorable Test ride under Virat Kohli's captaincy. And yes, how can we not discuss Rahul Dravid's possible impact as the head coach so far!

What resulted in India's shock defeat versus South Africa in the second Test: Elgar's grit, Pant's brain-fade, mediocre pacers or poor middle-order? Besides discussing all these aspects, we present the possible team changes for the series decider in Newlands.

 A dominant performance in the Boxing Day Test has resulted in India creating history in more ways than one. Would 2021 be remembered as India's best year in Test matches? And what should be done to seal the series and start off the New Year on a winning note?

The build-up is not perfect, with multiple off-the-field controversies in and around the Indian camp. So is the preparation, with no warm-up match ahead of the Boxing Day Test. Still, a look at the line-ups would underline that India will enter the three-Test series as firm favourites? How can they convert the tag into a historic series win? Do listen in

While exploring the possible fall-out of Virat Kohli having a go in public at BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, we dissect whether split captaincy will lead to head coach Rahul Dravid having the last word in India's dressing room in the future. 

What stood out the most while watching Ajaz Patel's historic achievement of a Perfect 10? And will we see Rahane and Pujara playing a Test again for India? We discuss during the weekly wrap

 While unseasonal rain is set to play spoilsport, we discuss the options that the Indian team has to consider before finalising its XI for the series-deciding Test versus New Zealand 

Test Cap No. 303 for India. 71st Test cricketer from Mumbai. Shreyas Iyer couldn't have asked for a better Test debut than becoming the 16th India cricketer to score a hundred in his maiden Test. Pravin Amre, the renowned coach who has monitored Iyer's progress since his childhood, reveals the secret of Iyer's success, with anecdotes from his First Class debut season and the Indian Premier League 

With India set to face New Zealand in a two-Test series for the World Test Championship, we take a look at the challenges facing Rahul Dravid on his maiden Test assignment as the India head coach.

Was toss the boss during Australia's maiden T20 triumph? Or was it the consistency of Aaron Finch's boys? In the wrap of the tournament, Gaurav Joshi - an Aussie himself - discusses the talking points of the tournament with Sunandan Lele and Amol Karhadkar just before the duo returns to India after reporting the event in United Arab Emirates.

With cricket having evolved into a professional sport, a physiotherapist's role has emerged as one of the key roles in the support staff of every dressing room. Who better than Vaibhav Daga - who has worked with the best of India's cricketers and across various levels - to take us into the world of physiotherapists

As the T20 World Cup enters its knockout stage, Sunandan Lele joins us to dissect India's disappointing campaign, England and Pakistan's consistent outings, New Zealand's clinical performances and Australia's secret to make it to the semifinals. Oh yes, we end with our predictions about Sunday's final!

A stalwart of domestic cricket, Amol Muzumdar over the last decade has handled various coaching responsibilities. Having returned to his alma mater as the head coach, Muzumdar spells out his roadmap to help Mumbai revive its glorious past

If Pakistan was bad, New Zealand became worse for India. With two losses in as many matches, India's T20 World Cup campaign will be all but over at the end of the league stage. Veteran analyst Sunandan Lele joins in from Dubai to discuss the frailties of India's batting that were exposed against New Zealand yet again

With veteran analyst Sunandan Lele and CCBK's Amol Karhadkar aving witnessed India's mauling by Pakistan from the press box and Gaurav Joshi watching the proceedings from Sydney, the trio dissect India's mediocre performance and the corrective measures to be taken for bouncing back versus New Zealand on Sunday

 With the first-ever World Cup to be played in neutral territory, who could be the favourites ahead of the tournament? Can host India, yes it's the host, find the right combination to end its 14-year drought. Veteran analyst Sunandan Lele joins us to give a sneak peek into the T20 World Cup ahead of its Super 12 phase.

The T20 World Cup fever may be gripping over the world of cricket but Indian cricket is still recovering from the Indian Premier League euphoria and being ecstatic about Rahul Dravid's expected elevation into the India head coach's role. Besides presenting Gaurav's and Amol's IPL XI, we also give you the latest about whether Dravid's appointment is a done deal

He is the only Indian to have won the Orange Cup in a team's title-winning run in the Indian Premier League. But soon after being rewarded the Orange Cap after Kolkata Knight Riders lifted its second IPL trophy, Uthappa handed it over to Pravin Amre, his personal coach. Besides recalling the incident, Amre also reveals how his and Uthappa's association began, which was a kind of revolutionary step...

With the top four having been confirmed, we present to you a player from each of the four franchises in IPL Playoffs who could be instrumental for helping his team lift the title. And with veteran analyst Sunandan Lele joining us yet again, we also predict our final showdown

He may not be involved with the Varroc Vengsarkar Academy in Pune now, but Sanadiip Chavaan remains one of Ruturaj's go-to men when it comes to discussing his cricket. While stressing that Ruturaj is a self-made cricketer, Chavaan spills out Ruturaj's favourite food and Ruturaj's analysis, Yuzvendra Chahal's craft with the ball

From noticing a rookie based on his throw in the nets to admitting that coaches at the Varroc Vengsarkar Academy in Pune, including him, are now eager to learn from, rather than impart knowledge to, Ruturaj Gaikwad, coach Mohan Jadhav takes us through Ruturaj's fascinating journey

While Smriti Mandhana made India Women's debut Pink Ball Test a memorable affair with her maiden Test hundred in Australia, fellow Maharashtrian Ruturaj Gaikwad set the IPL ablaze with his maiden IPL ton. While explaining the magnitude of their achievements with veteran analyst Sunandan Lele, we also try and simplify the equation for the fourth place that's still up for grabs in IPL Playoffs.

India opener. Domestic stalwart. Successful IPL team head coach. India batting coach. And now batting coach in IPL. Having donned various hats during his highly commendable cricketing sojourn, Sanjay Bangar - the Royal Challengers Bangalore batting coach who is also a parent to a promising cricketer - is now a co-founder of a cricket coaching app along with legendary Virender Sehwag. In a two-part...

Is MI - and national selection panel - running out of patience with the middle-order problems? Does Mumbai Indians still have it in them to qualify for the Playoffs? And with veteran analyst Sunandan Lele with us, besides predicting the top four picks for the Playoffs, we also had to get an update on Balu Lokhande from him.

We saw Ruturaj Gaikwad clobbering the likes of Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah in IPL 2021's second half in UAE but do you remember the promising Chennai Super Kings opener was at a low after being exposed by Boult in IPL 2020? The Punekar recalls how Dhoni and batting coach Michael Hussey's pep-talks helped him turn the tide after the COVID-19 infection and a series of low scores in his maiden IPL...