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| Ep 138: Bangladesh reign at Unravel-Pindi | 26 Aug 2024 | 01:06:39 | |
Max, Tony and Nitin bring to you Episode 138 of Bits and Pieces, covering uncoverable cricket from Pakistan (which was not televised), at uncoverable grounds in Canada (that had soaked, zigzag outfields), and other things that did not happen - such as Sanju Samson's transfer to Chennai Super Kings. Stay tuned to learn about the vagaries of Duke's balls, Shreyas Iyer's satirical sartorial sense, and filmic philanthropic nonsense, Jay Shah's ascension to cricket's (second) biggest job and much more. This podcast is Shakib Al Hasan's get out of jail free card, and is free to listen, thanks to the glories of Moore's Law. Please write to us with your most outlandish conspiracy theories around the IPL. The best conspiracy theorists will be awarded with an English county. Please send in your comments, don't be lazy and say Mississauga Missus aayega. Follow us on X: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony 3. Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci 4. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins | |||
| Ep 137: Rally 'round the Test Indies | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:55:45 | |
West Indies shudder to a series defeat against South Africa, collapsing spectacularly from winning positions. Bits and Pieces asks the tough questions - why are we so nostalgic and sympathetic to a team that has broadly disappointed for over two decades? Discussions on the 100, strange officiating in the India Sri Lanka tie where the Super Over was 'forgotten', a colourful discussion on balls that will tickle you pink, lots of chuntering on the Duleep Trophy Squads, and the status of internet in Pakistan - all coming to you fresh on Episode 137 of the friendliest cricket podcast. Follow us on Twitter: 1. Chops: https://twitter.com/El_Chopernos 2. PDP: https://x.com/prashantdptweet 3. Iman: https://twitter.com/imanpande 4. Murali: https://twitter.com/muralisatagopun 5. Adi: https://twitter.com/adi1174 | |||
| Ep 128: Of Nepal's Walker and Netravalkar | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:56:43 | |
After a sizzling second week of the World Cup filled with close games, upsets, near-upsets and a teary farewell to New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka (and nearly England), Hank, Max, Nitin and Adi join the pod to wonder if this is going to be Afghanistan's year. What is Shubhman Gill's side business? Is South Africa practicing the anti-choke, and are New Zealand at the end of an era? How on earth did ICC manage to make it rain endlessly in America? Tune in for answers. This is the only podcast to feature on Saurabh Nethravalkar's out of office email. Take that TGC. Follow us on Twitter: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins 3. Hank: https://twitter.com/mohank 4. Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci 5. Adi: https://twitter.com/adi1112 | |||
| Ep 38: The Old Mankad who sold his Ferrari | 25 Sep 2022 | 00:55:45 | |
As the cricketing world went into a collective meltdown following Deepti Sharma's run out of Charlie Dean for backing up too far, we convened to ask the important question - what exactly is the Spirit of Cricket? Is it that peg of Old Monk that makes bad Bollywood cricket movies go down easy? It is the pissy smell you get in the poorly maintained toilets at Indian grounds? Is it the spit that's been permanently banned from ball-shining services? Is it... well... tomato chutney? Find out the answers in Episode 38, where we also take a punt on India's chances at the World Cup, and bid Jhulan Goswami a fond farewell. Follow us on Twitter: Rachana: https://twitter.com/thethingygirl Kartik: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr Sameer: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148 Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins Show notes: 1. Mithali pranks Jhulan! https://youtu.be/a993Fj1ytXg 2. A promo for Chakdaha Express, the Jhulan biopic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WriyhHlM0Z0 3. El_Chopernos does a Yuvraj on Stuart Broad: https://twitter.com/El_Chopernos/status/1573722433210961920 4. Mike Gatting, Chris Broad (and Stuart Broad) during the England rebel tour of South Africa: https://twitter.com/PakCricPodcast/status/1573737670509035521?s=20&t=pNMN19GuaBjhDuhZATAC9A | |||
| Ep 37: Goodbye Uthappa, welcome back Powder Blue | 18 Sep 2022 | 01:02:06 | |
What does cricket's obsession with team sheets have to do with World War 1? Why does India play their LOI cricket in blue jerseys? Can you find swinging sensations like Deepak Chahar on the streets of Dubai? Answers to all your burning questions on cricket are (not) answered in Episode 37 of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast. If you have the answers though, do write to us! Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins Krt: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr Kaus is too cool for Twitter. Show notes: 1. A day in the life of Venugupal Rao, Specialist Super Sub: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/videocon-triangular-series-2005-216614/india-vs-new-zealand-2nd-match-217116/full-scorecard 2. Many shades of India blue, ft. Sachin Tendulkar: https://www.espncricinfo.com/gallery/the-emperor-s-new-clothes-687153 3. TRacer Bullet by Parodesy Noise: https://soundcloud.com/parodesynoise/tracer-bullet 4. "I Am": Robin Uthappa on finding himself, and cricket's mental-health crisis: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-robin-uthappa-on-finding-himself-and-crickets/id1386771685?i=1000579456361 5. 22 Yarns, ft. Robin Uthappa: https://open.spotify.com/episode/719UIH79o6i162Ux40IKjn 6. Dada does a number on Pak in Toronto in 1997: https://twitter.com/Zohaib1981/status/1571376761182584832?t=kkz7KWkej_61q2VKWaqy_Q&s=19 7. India Men's cricket jersey in white ball cricket through the years: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/how-the-indian-cricket-teams-jersey-has-changed-over-the-years/article60655393.ece 8. Samson to lead India A: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sanju-samson-to-lead-powerful-india-a-with-prithvi-shaw-umran-malik-ruturaj-gaikwad-in-one-dayers-vs-new-zealand-a-1335159?platform=amp | |||
| Ep 36: Wanindu Hasaranga and Kohli Kiss a Ring-a | 12 Sep 2022 | 01:01:01 | |
The Bits and Pieces gang takes full credit for breaking Virat's century jinx, and guarantees two 100s every week from The King from now on. Also, a blow-by-blow reliving of the wonderful Asia Cup final, that capped off a top-notch tournament with a well-deserved Sri Lankan win. Which commentator should be working with the fire department? Who is the LinkedIn of the commentary world? These, and other important questions answered in jest, along with some surprise movie scenes and song interludes. | |||
| Ep 35: Hundred ways to make cricket s*** again! | 05 Sep 2022 | 01:04:25 | |
Why will the next big T20 innovation come from the Women's game? Is Manchester Originals the lamest cricket franchise name ever? What does Shardul Thakur have to do with the change of ends at the end of each over? Is Sourav Ganguly the biggest social media whiz going around? Get answers to all your burning cricket questions on Episode 35 of Bits and Pieces, featuring our biggest panel ever! | |||
| Ep 34: Hardik shubhkamnaye | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:53:15 | |
Episode 34 of Bits and Pieces was recorded minutes after Sanjay Manjrekar asked Ravindra Jadeja on air, "You will talk to me won't you?" The podcast features a blow-by-blow review of India's victory against Pakistan in their first game of the Asia Cup game in Dubai, and a review of England's series-levelling win against South Africa. Also featuring a detailed explanation of the WTC table by our in-house expert Tony Sebastian. And plenty of giggles around the pronunciation of Hardik Pandya's name. | |||
| Ep 33: A Flower-ing Good-Winning Streak in 'Jimbobay' | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:41:52 | |
Episode 33 has Srinath, El_Chopernos and Knittins taking special relish in ripping into England following their dramatic defeat against South Africa in the first Test. They also take equal relish in doing their best impressions of VVS Laxman saying 'Jimbobay', even as Shikhar Dhawan continues to plough the lone furrow for the ODI format that no one seems to be watching. Digs at KL Rahul, terrible puns, alarmist takes at the FTP and the burgeoning roster of T20 leagues, and some trivia that may make you go wow... tune in to Ep 33 for everything... And please subscribe for more of it every week. | |||
| Ep 32: Harare and the tortoise | 14 Aug 2022 | 00:45:06 | |
This week on the friendliest cricket podcast, Srinath, Chops, and Tony round up the CWG finals, the Boult from the blue and the future of cricket, Insta nonsense from Russell and RP, India's squad to Zimbabwe, Ross Taylor's revelations and more. Also on the pod, what's the difference between the Aussie women's captain and India's bowling strategy in the Border Gavaskar Trophy? If England's A team is called the Lions, what should the alpha team be called? And more. Come, grab a seat and join us at the friend's table. And do tell another friend. Send us a shout: Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos Notes: Rajesh Chauhan has played the most Tests without ever losing one: https://www.espn.in/cricket/story/_/id/22108170/fast-hundreds-batting-month WIPL 2023, maybe?: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/womens-ipl-bcci-earmarks-march-2023-window-for-inaugural-edition-1328890 Slow Tahlia and The Return of the McGrath: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/aus-vs-ind-cwg-2022-tahlia-mcgrath-plays-final-despite-testing-positive-for-covid-19-1328212 Dre Russ is keeping quiet: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/i-know-this-was-coming-andre-russell-responds-to-phil-simmons-on-non-availability-for-west-indies-1328862 BBL and privatisation pains: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/privatisation-the-billion-dollar-question-at-australian-cricket-summit-20220814-p5b9pi.html RIP Rudi, keep trolling batters up there: https://youtu.be/-3Iqvkl8bSE Trent Boult and cricket's tipping point: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rise-of-t20-leagues-ilt20-and-csa-league-trent-boults-choice-a-landmark-moment-in-crickets-fast-evolving-landscape-1328584 Rishabh Pant nonsense: https://www.dnaindia.com/cricket/report-rishabh-pant-shares-another-cryptic-post-on-ig-after-urvashi-rautela-s-chotu-bhaiya-remark-2976523 Ross Taylor on NZ dressing room: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ross-taylor-reveals-racial-insensitivity-in-new-zealand-cricket-1328742 Ross Taylor on Rajasthan Royals: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ross-taylor-rajasthan-royals-owner-slapped-me-1329045 | |||
| Ep 31: Show me the monopsony | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:56:51 | |
This week on the friendliest cricket podcast, the Bits and Pieces gang talk about the CWG semi finals, the beleaguering leagues of T20 and follow the money created by the monopsony of cricket. Also, what is India's ideal T20 side? And how does it differ from the probable one? The conclusions of these thought starters are left as an exercise for the listener. Join Murali, Mohan, and Chops for all the fun this week. Follow us Murali: https://twitter.com/muralisatagopun Mohan: https://twitter.com/mohank Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos Show notes - | |||
| Ep 30: Parental Pressure or Pay-rental Pressure? #youPrefer | 31 Jul 2022 | 00:53:58 | |
On episode 30 of Bits and Pieces, your friendliest cricket pod gang gets together to round up all the cricketing action from the week that was. Join Tony, Srinath, Abhishek, Thejaswi, and Vikas as they discuss the shift of power centre from Lord's to Landlords, and fumble through some fun trivia. From Rent to SPENT, we've got you covered. Listen in, and tell a friend. | |||
| Ep 29: One Day Martyrdom | 24 Jul 2022 | 00:53:25 | |
Episode 29 is all about nostalgia about ODIs by Rachana, Sidin, Chops and PGK. Find out what it was like to watch Shabash Mithu in an empty theatre in London with a bottle of Old Monk. Plus the most memorable (and painful) ODIs watched, what bizarre rule changes can be made to make ODIs relevant and why Atul Bedade is the greatest ODI player ever. | |||
| Ep 127: Pakistan defeated by India, and by India H1B | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:51:01 | |
Despite the ICC's best efforts with messed up pitches at strange venues, ticketing faux-pas, scheduling gaffes and comical broadcast deals, the first week of the T20 World Cup has been a low-scoring blockbuster featuring upsets, reversals and box-office Pakistan. As England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan lick their early - potentially tournament-ending - wounds, Hank, Chops, Tony and Nitin join the pod to review a memorable week. Find us on Twitter: Bits and Pieces: https://x.com/bnp_cricket Hank: https://x.com/mohank Nitin: https://x.com/knittins Chops: https://x.com/el_chopernos Tony: https://x.com/notytony We are everywhere you listen to or watch podcasts. Tell your friends to subscribe to us from https://linktr.ee/bitsnpieces | |||
| Ep 28: The Umpire Strikes Back | 17 Jul 2022 | 01:10:33 | |
On Episode 28th of the friendliest cricket podcast, the gang admit "Gorilla Gothilla". Join Tony, Srinath, Krt, Nitin, Chops, and Kaus as they launch into peak bantz, and bring up concepts such as the Umpire Empire, Podwin's Law, Fleming's middle finger rule, and all the fun cricket news from around the world. Also includes Ash anna striking back against the umpires for the Dindigul Dragons. *Follow Us Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath Krt: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos Kaus: https://instagram.com/_kaus *Show notes: 1. Blast last-ball drama - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-blast-final-2022-lancashire-argue-final-ball-umpiring-error-cost-them-t20-blast-title-1325115 2. Gorillas and the mist - https://twitter.com/Cricket_Ali/status/1548410824082878468?t=2z25Z2rbtzmgzjY8StI-2Q&s=19 Gorillas IN the Mist - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorillas_in_the_Mist?wprov=sfla1 3. Nitin's Chemistry Mnemonic puzzle: https://twitter.com/notytony/status/1548783896279470080 4. Super League/FTP - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-ftp-2023-27-india-and-australia-to-battle-for-border-gavaskar-trophy-over-five-tests-in-next-ftp-cycle-1325060 5. Fake IPL in Gujarat - https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/with-a-harsha-bhogle-mimic-rs-400-a-day-gujarat-villagers-con-russian-betters-with-fake-ipl/articleshow/92822344.cms 6. Dane Vilas https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/dane-vilas-the-man-who-played-white-lightning-533958?platform=amp 7. Fake SL T20 league - https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/may/12/the-t20-cricket-tournament-that-wasnt-how-fixers-fabricated-the-uvat20-league | |||
| Ep 27: The Perplex Patch | 10 Jul 2022 | 00:56:53 | |
On episode 27 of the friendliest cricket podcast, the Bits and Pieces gang try to grin and bear the Birmingham debacle with brimming ham. Join PGK, Krt, Srinath, el_chopernos, and Tony as they step into their Indian uncle flip flops to discuss if India's test team be worried, how to reverse Virat Kohli's Perplex Patch, and what exactly is BazBall? Also, is the BCCI a cricket board or travel agency, and the Whatsapp group of Maxwell and Ashwin. Send us your thoughts: PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath Krt: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony Notes: The future is tall: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1298797/the-future-is-tall Sri Lanka protesters break in and watch the game: https://twitter.com/KSSKsam/status/1545764634526748672 | |||
| Ep 26: Sledge BazBall at Edgbaston | 03 Jul 2022 | 01:01:56 | |
On Episode 26, the bits and pieces assemble for a deep-dive into the latest from women's cricket, Pant-Jadeja magic, Shami-Bumrah sorcery, Stuart Broad schadenfreude, and a total takedown of BazBall ft. Ben Stokes. The group loses count of the number of India captains in the last 12 months (roughly 13), looks back at the tenure of Eoin Morgan, looks forward to the Mithali Raj biopic, and chuckles wildly at David Warner's misfortune with a bail at Galle.
Follow us:
1. Abhishek Chopra: https://twitter.com/El_Chopernos
2. Srinath Sripath: https://twitter.com/SrinathSripath
3. Rachana Ramchand: https://twitter.com/thethingygirl
4. Murali Satagopan: https://twitter.com/MuraliSatagopun
5. Nitin Sundar: https://twitter.com/knittins
Show notes:
1. Shaz on Sky talking about Yuvi 36 and the Bumrah 35 - https://youtu.be/hQ4rwZVS8Po
2. Rishabh Pant and the sensible hundred -
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-ind-2022-5th-test-edgbaston-sensible-rishabh-pant-still-leaves-edgbaston-feeling-giddy-1322776
3. Women's Test cricket and the ICC -
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/an-icc-for-women-it-might-be-the-only-way-to-save-womens-test-cricket-1320803
4. Maccabiah Games: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/maccabiah-games-2009-414786
5. Katherine Brunt and Nat Sciver #goals on social media: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfYjlg0jd3C/?igshid=YTgzYjQ4ZTY%3D
6. Trailer of Shabaash Mithu - The upcoming Mithali Raj biopic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLd_ZeEe9pc
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| Ep 25: Bhai aap yahan?! | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:59:13 | |
Episode 25 of Bits and Pieces is all about sibling revelry as Mithun Sundar tells us about si bling in Goa (does Bumrah have a restaurant?!), cricket rules growing up, how nurture can turn the knob very differently for two brothers, and the family that keeps this pod going. The panel for this week is rounded off by Krt, Mohan, Nitin, and Tony who are beleaguered by the ICC super league. The gang also talks about the 6ixty, mystery free hits, recall dismissals on dismissal recalls, RCB chants at Silk Board Junction, and the Australia tour of Sri Lanka. Follow us: Krt: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr Mohan: https://twitter.com/mohank Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony Notes: Bhai aap yahan reference: https://twitter.com/wasimakramlive/status/780363226596929536 6ixty: https://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1539596111245107202 Henry Nichols bizarre dismissal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmf0IkSZOro Symonds freak dismissal off Clarke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFZM0OkJxG4 Ganguly run out & recall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw3Bo7p-pHc Karnataka v MP 1999 final scorecard: http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1998-99/IND_LOCAL/RANJI/KNOCK-OUTS/KNTKA_MP_RJI-FINAL_19-23APR1999.html Chandrakant Pandit: High priest of ranji coaching - https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/chandrakant-pandit-high-priest-of-ranji-coaching-7980737/ Chandrakant Pandit - redemption montage: https://twitter.com/pRAJwal_c05/status/1541032513329434625?t=Awh3Da2jItskKDWYuMTlIQ&s=19 Andrew Fidel Fernando on Sri Lanka in a parallel universe: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/in-a-parallel-universe-sri-lanka-offer-a-glimpse-of-normal-happier-times-1320893 Bharat Sunderasan in Sri Lanka: https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/122721/ground-reality-sri-lanka-cricket-strives-to-hold-onto-its-smile-cricbuzzcom Pat Cummins on Insta - Aussies wait for power in SL: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfLd-n0pb8o/ Sri Lanka thanks Australia: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfOFj-Hp9aG/ | |||
| Ep 24: Bangalore, Alur, and hoping for Ban-Galore on IPL excesses | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:53:12 | |
Episode 24 of Bits and Pieces has the gang reacting to the mind-blowing IPL broadcast right deals, and to the equally mind-blowing Dinesh Karthik who now has more comebacks than Shahid Afridi (haha, kidding). It also features an epic and eloquent IPL rant from our returning veteran Mohan K, and an equally epic trivia quiz on Hong Kong Sixes and stat (thigh) padding hosted by show debutant Thejaswi Udupa. Meanwhile, show regulars Tony, Krtgrphr and Nitin do their usual nonsense. Follow us: Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins Udupa: https://twitter.com/udupendra Mohan: https://twitter.com/mohank Krt: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony | |||
| Ep 23: Fillip Kotla and the Kolkata Quota | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:50:51 | |
This week on the friendliest cricket podcast, Tony, Nitin, Krt, and Kaus are joined by Jaideep Vaidya - who runs MoneyBall for The Ken - to talk about Ganguly's conflict of interest, IPL media rights, and more. The gang also shed light on how Rassie van der Dussen lived up to his name, how Jammy sir is crafting a team in his own image, and the phenomenal run of the square root of the fab 4 - Babar Azam and Joe Root. Notes: Moneyball on Ganguly's Conflict: https://the-ken.com/moneyball_edition/sourav-ganguly-the-prince-of-conflict/ Joyville with Ganguly: https://twitter.com/SGanguly99/status/1533810606742327304 Cat and mouse with BCCI and ICC: https://the-ken.com/moneyball_edition/the-cat-and-mouse-game-between-bcci-and-icc/ Follow us: Jaideep: https://twitter.com/jaideepjourno Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins Krt: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony Kaus: https://instagram.com/_kaus | |||
| Ep 22: Bazzes Loaded | 05 Jun 2022 | 00:42:13 | |
On Episode 22 of Bits and Pieces, the gang's promise of returning to real cricket gets real. Srinath, Kaus and Krt intently debate the buzz around Baz-ball, before realizing that English cricket (and the Lord's pitch) is just as sub-standard as it was before the IPL; and then getting distracted by the American chapter of the "Baseball Fans of Pat Cummins" association - a proper KKR-y Conspiracy. India's T20 and Test squads also find mention, with Shaz making the journey from team to commentary box, and DK making the reverse journey to continue his remarkable, unsinkable career/carrier - the Ship of Theseus. Will Baz win his first test, or will he win by losing, thus becoming English cricket's... Baazigar? | |||
| Ep 21: Ash anna to Ash anna, dust to dust | 30 May 2022 | 00:49:43 | |
Here's Episode 21, and it's still the 21st century, though IPL 2022 seemed to go on for aeons. PGK, Tony, Kaus, Murali, Krtgrphr and Knittins come together minutes after Gujarat Titans' title win, to wrap up a season where nothing made sense - be it the garish CGI eagle, the Guinness-record breaking jersey (poor Dwayne Leverock), the team anthems, or the eventual champions, whom no one was backing. At the end of the day, Ashish Nehra was the winner. And KL Rahul continues to plumb new (Mundhe Baaro) lows da. The crazy nesting bird that scared the bejeezus out of Harbhajan Singh and us (watch at 2hrs 41mins) https://www.hotstar.com/in/sports/cricket/indian-premier-league/gujarat-titans-vs-rajasthan-royals-m705457/match-clips/replay-gt-vs-rr-final/1540014339 | |||
| Ep 20: Arsey Bee Time | 22 May 2022 | 00:51:48 | |
In episode 20 of the friendliest cricket podcast, Tony, Nitin, PGK, and new friend on the show, Varun Murali analyse the squeaky bum time of the IPL qualifiers. Or, as it should be called in context - the Arsey Bee time in the IPL. What happened with DC while RCB were watching with AC? Is R Ashwin the greatest ever psych-meister? Does Dhoni think of succession like the show? And who should really play T20 for India? All this and more in yet another completely improv-ed episode of Bits and Pieces. Listen, and share with your best friends. Or your worst enemies. *Follow us Varun: https://twitter.com/varunmurali43 Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony *Notes: RCB watching DC v MI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucn1fIoIR_o ESPNCricinfo: Contenders for India T20 team - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/road-to-the-t20-world-cup-via-ipl-2022-contenders-for-india-15-1316065 RCB Song, making of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RybuDVAntLQ | |||
| Ep 19: Lorem Ipsum 3D Biryani | 15 May 2022 | 00:52:18 | |
Episode 19 - The one where PGK, Srinath, and Nitin talk about everything except actual cricketing action. Ft. Brendon McCullum's elevation to England coach, Ambati Rayudu's latest retirement comedy, a deep-dive into the best and the worst ads that we are being subjected to during the IPL broadcast, Virat Kohli's tragi-comic season, Pakistan's Haal and RCB's Haalath.
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Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins
PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay
Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath
Notes:
The bails brouhaha ft. Chahal, Shaz and Manjrekar: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-no-need-for-bails-anymore-yuzvendra-chahal-advocates-rule-change-after-david-warner-non-dismissal-1314810
Ishant Sharma's award-worthy Rupay ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvW53goM9PM
Ranveer Singh doing Ranveer Things: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eydy-nCvmKU
Garam foods Idli Dosa Batter ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNey-e-vGYI
Osman Samiuddin on the Haal of Pakistan: https://wisden.com/stories/archive/the-nightwatchman-features/the-haal-of-pakistan-osman-samiuddin-long-read
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| Ep 126: This time for America | 03 Jun 2024 | 01:17:44 | |
It's time for that flagship, marquee cricketing event ... that happens every year. No, we aren't talking about the IPL anymore (and so thank you god) - It's time for a World Cup, in the oddest corner of the world, at the oddest times of the day. As you reset your body clocks, here's a rare episode of Bits and Pieces that doesn't mention Ashwin or Rahul or Shardul or Dhoni... Join Hank, Adi, Max and Vikas as they blunder their way through the team rosters and make random predictions about the semi-finals. The only thing they seem to get right are Adi's softball quiz questions. Can you crack them? We are on Twitter at 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci 3. Hank: https://twitter.com/mohank 4. Vikku: https://twitter.com/donquicksort | |||
| Ep 18: Tongue in cheeka | 08 May 2022 | 00:49:33 | |
The friendliest cricket podcast turns 18 this week. It has entered its rebellious phase and we have no idea why the IPL is still going on. Nitin, Krt, Kaus and Tony get together to whine about uncool cricket and how there should be restrictions on T20 cricket to have only 18 and over overs. Join the gang as they talk about commentary comedy, captaincy conundrums, nostalgia for old IPL sponsors, mathematics, and mask cosmetics. What are you waiting for? Hit play, already. *Follow us Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins Krt: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr Kaus: https://instagram.com/_kaus *Notes Join our fantasy league: https://fantasy.iplt20.com/season/league/join/28UWLGM1NR0105 to join my Private League & show your skills! Tristan Stubbstitute: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-tristan-stubbs-replaces-injured-tymal-mills-in-mumbai-indians-squad-1313634 Dhoni ad ban: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/asci-seeks-modification/-withdrawal-of-ipl-promo-featuring-dhoni-as-a-driver/articleshow/90692954.cms Mukul Kesavan 81ao episode (on the helmets and stuff): https://www.81allout.com/2021/10/12/a-match-that-you-watch-from-the-stadium-is-a-sacred-thing-an-interview-with-the-historian-mukul-kesavan/ | |||
| Ep 17: PR kiya toh darna kya | 01 May 2022 | 00:47:30 | |
Episode 17 of Bits and Pieces is also episode “83”, as the gang get together to discuss the recent movie on India’s first-ever cricket World Cup win in 1983. PGK, Krt, Srinath, Kaus and Rachana talk about the best parts of the movie, the smart casting choices, Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of Kapil Dev, and quibble about some of the more over the top bits. There’s lots of chatter on the multiple PR Man Singhs in the plot, and which one made the great David Frith eat a piece of paper. Notes: 83 trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHdkC6Kn0Io 83 launch event feat. Kapil and Co - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U25pekKqazE&ab_channel=Viralbollywood The cast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/83_(film)#Cast PR Man Singh and the David Frith myth - https://twitter.com/sidvee/status/1509030559556653065 The real letter: http://www.sci.brooklyn.cuny.edu/~schopra/FrithWCM83.pdf http://eye-on-cricket.blogspot.com/2014/01/of-editors-eating-their-own-words-and.html 22 Yarns episode feat. PR Man Singh - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VNXodKIIqS6TcVTxbhXAM?si=lLvEZCfDT1SYwtB4PWpRIg&utm_source=copy-link Follow us PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay Krt: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr Srinath:https://twitter.com/srinathsripath Kaustubh: https://www.instagram.com/_kaus/ Rachana: https://twitter.com/thethingygirl | |||
| Ep 16: Daily Cap-it-alls | 24 Apr 2022 | 00:45:05 | |
In episode 16 of the friendliest cricket podcast, PGK, Kaus, and Tony round up the bits and pieces of the IPL - the jinx is still alive, but the comedy is alive and well with Delhi Capitals and co. It is Aamras season, but also Amre's season, Powell refuses to throw in the towel, Watson asks Pant "What Son?" and more. Listen along to this and all of the other fun stuff that happened with the IPL this week. Come, come, sit down and listen. Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay Kaus: https://instagram.com/_kaus | |||
| Ep 15: Orange is the new back | 17 Apr 2022 | 00:52:20 | |
On episode 15 of the friendliest cricket podcast, we break a record by not recording a break. Nitin, Kaus, and Tony got together on Saturday to bring you this early episode to talk about the revival of SRH, the Bits and Pieces jinx, Ashwin's innovations, Rayudu's biriyani, gully cricket rules, the upRooted English team and Sreesanth's slower ball that exists only in memory. Join us on the bantz stand and chill along. Listen, share, subscribe, write to us. We'd love to hear from you. *Reach us on Twitter/Insta Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins Kaus: https://instagram.com/_kaus *Notes SRH victory song - https://twitter.com/SunRisers/status/1513076139828596741 Original song from Richmond Tigers - https://twitter.com/mohank/status/1514462107005120516 Ash retires out - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-r-ashwin-on-retiring-out-were-late-but-this-will-happen-a-lot-1310618 Rayudu's wonder catch - https://twitter.com/Shaun81172592/status/1513945950141632512 Rayudu Dhoni and Biriyani - https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/gloves-off-dhoni-snubs-hotel-for-not-allowing-biryani-from-rayudu-s-residence/story-M3u2oHkYqYiBp6dbhjeCyK.html Root resigns as captain and Ollie Robinson's ppt - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2022/04/15/inside-story-joe-roots-reign-england-captain-unravelled/ | |||
| Ep 14: Fourteen favours the brave | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:58:09 | |
On episode 14 of Bits and Pieces, the gang gets together to discuss the significance of number 14, and the IPL - which famously, is for teens. Nitin, Srinath, Krt, Kaus, and Tony talk about what's going on behind the scenes, which team is very very very desperate, and who is going to the final on their own? From conversations about Raina to the conservation of the rhino, from Wanindu Hasaranga to what's going on in Kaziranga, we cover it all. Come join your fave friends for flitting fun. | |||
| Ep 13: Best World Cup in cricket's history? | 03 Apr 2022 | 00:58:16 | |
Rachana Ramchand makes a smashing debut on the podcast alongside regulars PGK, Srinath, and Krtgrphr to celebrate women's cricket! The gang looks back at Australia's title run at the World Cup and at India's heartbreaking pre-semifinal exit. But it was a fantastic World Cup, featuring close games, closely matched teams, and showcased the best features of the women's game. The gang also comments on Sunrisers and Chennai Super Kings' sobering starts to the IPL and reviews Australia's tour of Pakistan where there were shared series wins, and great draws, but the greatest draw - was Alyssa Healy's husband! Follow us on Twittter and send us feedback no? https://twitter.com/thethingygirl https://twitter.com/peegeekay https://twitter.com/krtgrphr https://twitter.com/srinathsripath *Notes https://www.ecb.co.uk/be-involved/volunteering/ecb-city-programme - (dream big desi program) https://fairbreak.net/ - The Fairbreak Invitational women's tournament | |||
| Ep 12: Munde Baaro Garuda | 27 Mar 2022 | 00:58:41 | |
This week on the friendliest cricket podcast, the hosts are excited by the beginning of the IPL, the end of test cricket, and the fantasies of what could be. Join Tony, Nitin, Srinath, Krt, and Madan as they get into the mechanics of the fantasy league, ticketing for cricket, test cricket draws, the women's world cup, and of course an update on friend of the podcast - Lucknow Super Giants. Join us as we explore the contours of the game with tongue firmly in cheek. https://twitter.com/notytony https://twitter.com/srinathsripath https://twitter.com/abhishekmadan *Show note - LSG Infographic - https://twitter.com/LucknowIPL/status/1506299684159389702?t=ZhIrvuIV-IVzA9GEzOLDVg&s=19 - Khwaja mere Khwaja tweet - https://twitter.com/krtgrphr/status/1505933514138652675 | |||
| Ep 11: On a road to nowhere with hero uncle | 20 Mar 2022 | 00:46:39 | |
Ep 11: On a road to nowhere with hero uncle
Episode 11 of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast is about pitches: National Highways in Pakistan and West Indies and on "dust bowl" pejoratives. The trans-continental gang talk about the Women's World Cup, Abdul Hafeez Kardar, Karunaratne and other matters cricket. Tony Sebastian, who was in KSCA for the 2nd India-SL Test eloquently narrates an episode where uncle becomes an unwitting hero. Listen, share, subscribe...
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* Show notes
1. Pitch Invasion Story: https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/pink-ball-test-pitch-invader-takes-a-selfie-with-virat-kohli-before-being-chased-away-by-police-in-bengaluru-1925051-2022-03-14
2. How the idiot fans climbed over the fence at Bengaluru: https://youtu.be/oXFXrBjZrRY
3. Uncle Ji and why Indian Cops can’t chase: https://youtu.be/Ovkq9Vv2YGM
4. Jarvo: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-vs-england-2nd-test-day-3-pitch-invader-jarvo-69-video-7453960/
5. Jarvo: https://youtu.be/3-H9REgWLOI
6. On “Dust Bowls”: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/bengaluru-pitch-rated-below-average-after-three-day-test-2575866
7. AH Kardar featuring in CBS’s #ToTellTheTruth -- https://twitter.com/hached/status/766979647481327616?s=20&t=X-JbjIDiI-7xw0OtUYiBJQ
8. AH Kardar: “White On Green” -- https://twitter.com/hached/status/1256613089241415683?s=20&t=EBwNc4aL0yOxQ-sajmzgTg
9. AH Kardar: “White On Green” -- https://twitter.com/hached/status/1256612720415293440?s=20&t=LI3bmxPylD8bTSpc2Gr7oA
10. The Mike Cooward intgerview with “81 all out” -- https://www.81allout.com/2022/02/07/a-lifetime-in-cricket-writing-mike-coward-interview/
11. We did not talk about KL Rahul, but what is a Bits & Pieces episode with a KLR reference? So take this: https://twitter.com/forwardshortleg/status/1504789965783273477?s=20&t=v_rwO3MkCntfhGbhFYjD7w
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| Ep 10: Dhull Roti Nkrumah | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:59:33 | |
Episode 10 of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast is a pronunciation masterclass, where Yash Dhull and Nkrumah Bonner get their names Labuschagned. The gang ponders the flatness of the National Highways rolled out for Australia's Test tour of Pakistan, and their stark contrast to the #PeakBengaluru pitches India are tormenting Sri Lanka on. And we contemplate Sreesanth's eclectic India career.
Show notes:
1. Andrew Fernando on Sri Lanka's tragi-comedy: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-relentless-india-make-mockery-of-pitch-conditions-and-sri-lanka-1305158
2. Ritesh Banglani on the spectacle of India's fast bowling: https://twitter.com/banglani/status/1502713854614073344
3. How not to prepare to bat on pitches in Pakistan: https://twitter.com/marnus3cricket/status/1494158645462200320?s=20&t=Ip_spE2HMSu49Dbv3mtiXg
4. What not to eat when you're in Pakistan: https://twitter.com/marnus3cricket/status/1502216672253739010?s=20&t=Ip_spE2HMSu49Dbv3mtiXg
5. How not to walk by a swimming pool in Pakistan: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca61u88rc4q/?utm_medium=twitter
6. (A slim) Rangana Herath unveils the carrom ball on debut in 1999: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blW-tBOsRuU
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| Ep 9: Shane on, you crazy diamond | 06 Mar 2022 | 01:06:06 | |
In this episode of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast, the gang comes together for a fond farewell and a celebration of Shane Warne, following the legend's untimely and shocking death. Through the recording of this episode, we came to realise just how much Warne meant to all of us. Gone too soon... It is our good fortune that he graced our sport. Notes: SHANE, the documentary - Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0e9kEF3uOA (Documentary now streaming on BookMyShow Stream in India) On Warne, by Gideon Haigh - https://www.amazon.com/Warne-Gideon-Haigh/dp/147110110X Jiggery Pokery, by The Duckworth Lewis Method (A hilarious song that relives Mike Gatting's 'Ball of the Century' dismissal by Warne) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muc25lM_Y3I Memories... Some of Warne's greatest wickets - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CauTB_Qppmu/?utm_medium=share_sheet Shane Warne's poker grind - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/andrew-miller-shane-warne-the-showman-who-could-do-hard-graft-1303734 Interview with Harsha Bhogle - https://youtu.be/-lQ0tecb2UQ * Follow and send us feedback! Mohan: https://twitter.com/mohank Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony Kartik: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins *Intro music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay | |||
| Ep 125: Ab ki baar KKR | 27 May 2024 | 01:06:39 | |
As IPL 2024 winds down to anti-climactic conclusion, Tony, Chops, Bisi and Nitin come together to ponder the most important question of all - who has won the Fairplay Award (PS: We had to check). The gang chats about peculiarities such as the impact of luck in T20, the significance of an orange-clad leader who many thought was unbeatable in India falling short in a big contest in 2024, and just marvel the rare sight of Pat Cummins losing a final. We also review Season 3 of The Test, talk about Eng v Pak, SA v WI, and preview India's chances at the World Cup starting next week (yeah, no kidding) for the 783rd time. Find us on X: Help your friends discover this podcast :-) https://linktr.ee/bitsnpieces | |||
| Ep 8: A class in gulf | 28 Feb 2022 | 01:06:28 | |
Sidin Vadukut joins us in episode 8 of Bits and Pieces: the friendliest cricket podcast to put the whee in a freewheeling chat. PGK, Kaus, Srinath, and Tony hang out with Sidin to laugh along with his hilarious memories of growing up in the UAE and more. *Intro music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay | |||
| Ep 7: The great Indian Test selection Saha | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:46:34 | |
Abhishek Madan becomes the newest addition to the roster of your friendly neighbourhood cricket podcast. In Episode 7, Madan and the rest of the gang (Karthik, Kaus, PGK and Nitin) discuss James Faulkner's alarming exit from the PSL, Simon Katich's confusing exit from the Sunrisers set-up, and Wriddhiman Saha's inevitable exit from the Indian Test squad. The episode also features unexpected throwbacks to Nayan Mongia, Parthiv Patel and the Hong Kong Sixes tournament - who doesn't love that. Listen, share, subscribe and send us feedback on our social handles. Kartik: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr Madan: https://twitter.com/abhishekmadan PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay Kaustubh: https://instagram.com/_kaus Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins *Intro music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay Inserted lolz from Ravi Shastri in a post-match presser | |||
| Ep 6: Equal and opposite Re-auction | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:53:42 | |
In Episode 6, Bits and Pieces becomes the latest podcast to host Deepak 'Chuck' Gopalakrishnan, the Podcasting Universe Boss, since he's in every show, much like Chris Gayle is in every T20 league. In this episode, we unsuccessfully try to unearth team strategies at the IPL mega-auction, take wild swings at some deep cricketing trivia questions from Chuck, and express our appreciation for Pat Cummins' statesman-like stance on l'affaire Langer. * Fun quiz starts at 21:40 in this episode * Follow us on twitter: Chuck: https://twitter.com/chuck_gopal Kaustubh: https://instagram.com/_kaus Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins Mohan: https://twitter.com/mohank Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony *Intro music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay | |||
| Ep 5: New KulCha, contains MSD | 06 Feb 2022 | 00:42:33 | |
On episode 5 of Bits and Pieces: the friendliest cricket podcast, we expand the podcast host list to North America as Krtgrphr joins PGK, Kaus, Mohan, and Tony to talk about India's win in the U19 world cup, Lucknow Super Giants' LOLgo... er logo, India's 1000th ODI and how the venue was preordained, Ravi Shastri's chance to ensure a definitive victory in the England series, the return of KulCha, and MSD in his latest avatar. Join us in this celebration of Hrishikesh Kanitkar *Follow us on Twitter Praveen Gopal Krishnan: https://twitter.com/peegeekay Kartik: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr Kaustubh: https://instagram.com/_kaus Mohan: https://twitter.com/mohank Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony *Intro music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay | |||
| Ep 4: Tyre, Retire, Satire | 31 Jan 2022 | 01:02:05 | |
Why is Aaron Finch the Australian Shikhar Dhawan? What is KL Rahul's favourite colour? What kind of bats work best? And why are Australian camels the reverse Marnus? In episode 4 of Bits and Pieces - the friendliest cricket podcast - Sandhya joins the gang to talk about some science in Cricket. Nitin has a special quiz for everyone, Murali meets MSD, Srinath educates us about the Big Bash comedy, and Tony has unearthed content on KL Rahul. Come join us, don't sit tight, take it light. *Notes Virat retires - https://www.firstpost.com/india/virat-elite-horse-of-presidents-bodyguard-retires-a-look-at-what-happens-to-animals-of-indian-armed-forces-post-service-10324181.html Robin Uthappa on 22 yarns (Dhoni story at around 32:45) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BBZQ8tVdAI4Y4fPhZAVzE?si=83c791698e894cc0 Ravi Shastri talks to Shoaib Akthar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECorLMYJ_vc KL Rahul's page on Red Bull - https://www.redbull.com/in-en/athlete/rahul-k.l The original IPL horn song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHw4C2nQeWs Steve Smith tweet - https://twitter.com/stevesmith49/status/1486952665753874432 *Follow us on Twitter Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony Sandhya: https://twitter.com/sandygrains Murali: https://twitter.com/muralisatagopun Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins *Intro music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay | |||
| Ep 3: KLR us unimpressed | 23 Jan 2022 | 00:43:34 | |
Does ODI cricket really matter anymore? Did Sam Billings score the most expensive runs in cricket history? Does ANYONE know what a powerplay is? In the latest episode of Bits and Pieces - the friendliest cricket podcast - Kaustubh and Murali join Nitin, PGK, and Srinath to discuss the week in cricket. KL Rahul left us unimpressed, Rahul Dravid is looking for a captain, Sam Billings ran between continents, and we react to Andre Russell's bizarre run-out in the Bangladesh Premier League. ** References: How Sam Billings went around the world https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mens-ashes-2021-22-sam-billings-90-minutes-away-from-catching-a-flight-home-before-ashes-call-up-1295998 KL Rahul being animated behind the stumps https://www.crictracker.com/munde-baaro-loa-kl-rahul-caught-on-the-stump-mic-hurling-abuse-in-kannada/ That Andre Russell runout https://twitter.com/FanCode/status/1484537942156902400 (only viewable in India) ** Follow us on Twitter/Insta Kaustubh: https://www.instagram.com/_kaus/ Murali: https://twitter.com/muralisatagopun Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins * Intro music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay | |||
| Ep 2: Things going South in Africa | 17 Jan 2022 | 01:18:06 | |
On episode 2 of Bits and Pieces AKA men will do anything but go therapy, the gang reviews the recently concluded test series in South Africa, the DRS and super sport controversy, Kohli's resignation as captain, and the way ahead for the Indian team. Join your friends Mohan, Nitin, PGK, Srinath, and Tony as they rely on stats, jokes, and other lies to make sense of it all. ** Virat Kohli with Graham Bensinger: Youtube | Spotify Easter egg: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J_If2LSQxThPDMk8X_TfIAJOaUYOFF_A/view?usp=sharing ** Follow us on twitter: Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins Mohan: https://twitter.com/mohank Intro music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay | |||
| Ep 1: Bits, Pieces, and Shards | 10 Jan 2022 | 01:19:49 | |
In the very first episode of the Bits and Pieces podcast, we speak about cricket from around the globe, Googly players, Lord Shardul, the real reason why Ashwin is playing in South Africa, and more. Join Mohan, Nitin, PGK, Srinath, and Tony as they sit around with you in the friendliest transcontinental cricket show. Follow us on twitter: Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins Mohan: https://twitter.com/mohank Easter egg: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LQRW4v2McLMLBxalcsA11dgFOeWFyr6m/view?usp=sharing Intro music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay | |||
| Ep 124: Sambar Derby, Sweet Finish | 20 May 2024 | 01:06:50 | |
On the day after RCB poured sambar all over the sweet strawberries of CSK, the gang get together to cry/celebrate about the outcome of the best match of the season and the qualifiers to the IPL playoffs. Let's dive in with Max, PGK, Prashant DP, Tareque Laskar, Tony, and Varun Murali. | |||
| Ep 123: Cricket's holy cows, with Sharda Ugra | 13 May 2024 | 01:00:47 | |
When was the last time the media, the selectors, the commentators, or even the coach could speak their mind freely or take a hard call in relation to an Indian superstar? India's anchor-heavy T20 World Cup squad selection was followed closely by the Virat Kohli - Sunil Gavaskar spat, bringing back attention to the uneasy power that the holy cows of Indian cricket hold. Is this unique to India? To cricket? Are the fans to be blamed? Is there a way out? Sharda Ugra joins the gang this week to dissect why the stars reign supreme in the country of Amitabh Bachchan and Rajnikanth (and Amitabh Kant). Shownotes: 1. Sharda's piece on the Kohli - Gavaskar tangle: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/a-virat-kohli-sunil-gavaskar-tangle-and-an-indian-cricket-reality-101715003613662.html 2. Sharda's 2015 open letter to Kohli: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sharda-ugra-a-letter-to-virat-kohli-951641 3. Sharda's piece on Shastri 2.0: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/come-to-think-of-it-whatever-happened-to-ravi-shastri-1-0-1223184 Sharda isn't on Twitter (she's smart in so many ways), but we are: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos 3. Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath 4. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins 5. PDP: https://twitter.com/prashantdptweet | |||
| Ep 122: Selective Selection Outrage, Unending Umpiring Umbrage | 06 May 2024 | 01:08:27 | |
Tony, Chops and Nitin chat about the latest happenings in the unending IPL, and cast their deep focus on the strange edge-case that was witnessed at the end of SRH v RR, where Bhuvneshwar Kumar pinned Rovman Powell lbw, with two runs needed to win off the last ball. And now that the Indian team for the World Cup has been selected, our friendly panelists wonder wistfully about the glorious past weeks, when we could all still play selection predictions. Alas. Come for the banter, stay for Prashant DP's latest impeccable impressions, this time, of the CSK coach Stephen Fleming. Follow us on Twitter: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos 3. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins 4. Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony 5. Stephen Fleming: https://twitter.com/prashantdptweet | |||
| Ep 121: Uncomfortably Numb - reacting to scores of 260+ | 29 Apr 2024 | 01:08:33 | |
From book cricket to stick cricket to cheat mode, the scoring rates in IPL 2024 continue to soar out of the realms of anything we could have imagined. Max, VaMu and PDP come together in Episode 121 to explain how we are reacting to this nose-bleed inducing run-flation, and also 'why' we are reacting this way. This is a rare, reflective episode of Bits and Pieces, and aptly, we kick it off with Srinath Sripath mimicking Harsha Bhogle in a rare moment of frank self-reflection. Find us on Twitter: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci 3. PDP: https://twitter.com/prashantdptweet 4. VaMu: https://twitter.com/varunmurali43 | |||
| Ep 120: Dhoni's journey - from strike-farming to strawberry farming | 22 Apr 2024 | 01:01:48 | |
Kookaburras in England, Kiwis in Pakistan ... and Ducks in India. As the IPL moves into mid-season madness, our knowledgeable friends assemble to kill many birds with one stone. We ruminate on Travis Head's special liking for opponents in shades of blue, the strange week in the life of Rishabh Pant, Jos Buttler's remarkable 100 v KKR, and a deep-dive into the unforgettable game between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings which, strangely, we all have forgotten. Will Ajit Agarkar follow the policy of Last In First Out (LIFO) when he picks India's squad for the T20 World Cup? Is Abdul Samad actually the Chennai martial arts mischief-maker Shihan Hussaini? Why bowlers? Answers to these vexing questions here. We are on X: 1. Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci 2. Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos 3. VaMu: https://twitter.com/varunmurali43 4. Iman: https://twitter.com/imanpande 5. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins | |||
| Ep 119: Is Jasprit Bumrah a Product Manager at Cred? | 14 Apr 2024 | 01:16:30 | |
The answer is no, of course, but why let that come in the way of a buzzword filled headline for your podcast episode! But no, seriously, in Episode 119, we come together and wonder if Bumrah is tough to play because of his PM-like tendencies. We also wonder whether India's T20 World Cup selections will be impacted by the national general election vote-bank politics. Iman is busy simping for Gill, while Tony as expected continues pimping for Sanju. In the company of Bro Tareque who repeats several questions that were answered in last week's episode which he clearly hasn't listened to, and Nitin who even more clearly hasn't been watching the IPL, Australian Adonis Adi tries to bring some cogency to proceedings. Oh, and please don't miss the voice of Kapil Dev on the matter of Hardik Pandya v Rohit... So what if the said voice came from the throat of Prashant DP. This podcast has never featured Subramaniam Badrinath. Until now. Follow us on Twitter: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. Iman: Nitin: https://twitter.com/imanpande 3. Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony 4. Bro T: https://twitter.com/tarequelaskar 5. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins 6. Adi: https://twitter.com/adi1112 | |||