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  • T20 World Cup: Are we experiencing big-tournament fatigue?

    T20 World Cup: Are we experiencing big-tournament fatigue?
    2026/02/06
    This week on the show, Vinayakk, Amit and Mihir get together to preview the T20 World Cup. They begin by discussing if there's a growing World Cup fatigue, with a major event every year since 2021. They also talk about India's explosive batting line-up, wondering if it makes them the overwhelming favourites and touch upon other big storylines - including a Pakistani spinner with unique action - likely to unfold during the tournament.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    21 分
  • How toxic air is impacting India's athletes

    How toxic air is impacting India's athletes
    2026/02/01
    This week, hosts Amit and Mihir discuss how window for athletes to train is shrinking in and around the National Capital Region because of toxic air in winter and searing summers. As the country makes a pitch for the 2036 Olympics, this is adversely impacting the health and training of athletes from a wide range of sports, especially the juniors. International badminton stars who competed in Delhi at the India Open, have complained to the International Olympic Committee about the air pollution, and have cited health concerns.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    24 分
  • Bangladesh thrown out of ICC World T20

    Bangladesh thrown out of ICC World T20
    2026/01/25
    In this episode, hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss the fallout from Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for next month’s T20 World Cup, the events leading up to it, and whether it permanently damages cricketing relations between the neighbours.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    21 分
  • S*it hits the roof at India Open badminton

    S*it hits the roof at India Open badminton
    2026/01/19
    This week, hosts Vinayakk and Mihir dive into the off-court chaos at the India Open badminton tournament — from pigeon droppings on the court to monkeys in the stands.

    Though even on court, India’s performances, left much to be desired.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    29 分
  • Inside the Indian football turmoil

    Inside the Indian football turmoil
    2026/01/11
    Recently, some of the top Indian footballers made a heartfelt appeal to solve the crisis engulfing the domestic game. There are no broadcasters and no investors willing to put their money in Indian football - and now, the players are staring at a pay cut. This week, Vinayakk, Mihir and Shashank Nair talk about Indian football's freefall and why the game finds itself mired in multiple problems.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    27 分
  • The Indian Express newsroom's top sporting moments of 2025

    The Indian Express newsroom's top sporting moments of 2025
    2025/12/28
    As the year comes to a close, we wrap up 2025 with a special year-ender episode. In this edition, we speak to journalists and editors from The Indian Express newsroom, not from the sports desk, about the sporting moments that stayed with them this year. From iconic wins and unforgettable matches to personal favourites that sparked joy, debate, or disbelief, our colleagues share what made 2025 memorable for them as sports fans.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    1 時間 2 分
  • How Olympics turned into a billion-dollar behemoth & India's pitch

    How Olympics turned into a billion-dollar behemoth & India's pitch
    2025/12/21
    This week, Amit and Mihir are joined by a special guest, Michael Payne. Widely credited as the architect of the modern sports marketing model, Payne offers a ring-side view into some of the biggest Olympic deals and explains how the mega-event was transformed into a commercial colossus. The former marketing director of the International Olympic Committee -- who recently published his third book, _Fast Track and Dark Deals_ -- also explains what India must be wary of as the country mounts and aggressive pitch to host the 2036 Olympics.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    37 分
  • How Puducherry became a shortcut to Indian cricket’s big leagues

    How Puducherry became a shortcut to Indian cricket’s big leagues
    2025/12/14
    This week on the show, host Mihir Vasavda speaks to The Indian Express’ Lalith Kalidas about his investigation into how Puducherry has become a backdoor into Indian cricket’s elite leagues. They discuss how fake addresses, eligibility papers, and a parallel selection system allow players from other states to bypass residency rules, often in plain sight of cricket’s governing bodies, and how money, access, and lax oversight allow the system to thrive.

    You can read the investigation here.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    30 分