Once regarded as one of India’s brightest young cricketing talents, Gaurav Dhiman represented India at two Under-19 World Cups and finished as the team’s second-highest run-scorer in the 2006 edition. He also produced a remarkable 423-run campaign in the 2005 Afro-Asia Under-19 Cup before representing Karnataka and joining the Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore setups.

But his journey did not unfold as expected.

In this deeply personal conversation, Gaurav reflects on performing alongside future stars such as Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja; the difficult transition from youth cricket to the senior level; limited opportunities, injury and mental-health struggles; and the people who helped him rebuild his life.

He also discusses reclaiming his identity through cricket and beginning a new chapter as a player, broadcaster, BCCI Level II coach and Technical Director at Roar Cricket Academy.

This is Gaurav Dhiman’s story—beyond the statistics, expectations and opportunities that never came.

In celebration of India’s historic 600th Test, I’m joined by Nikhil from Wicket Wispers for a lively conversation about Indian Test cricket—its greatest players, unforgettable performances and the moments that made us fall in love with the format.

We also break down India’s tour of Sri Lanka, discuss the biggest performances and turning points from the series, and look ahead to the upcoming Afghanistan tour. From fun all-time questions and favorite cricketing memories to current form, team combinations and future challenges, this episode brings together nostalgia, analysis and everything cricket fans love to debate.

Former Canadian international cricketer Shaheed Keshvani joins me to discuss his evolution from player to high-performance coach and strength and conditioning specialist.

Shaheed reflects on representing Canada, the sacrifices his father made for his career, the realities of associate cricket and the transition from competing internationally to preparing the next generation of elite athletes.

We also explore his coaching experiences across Nepal Cricket, GT20 Canada, the Abu Dhabi T10, USA Cricket and Major League Cricket; his work with international cricketers and NHL athletes; and the science behind strength, conditioning, fielding, recovery and psychological preparation.

From developing young North American cricketers to building trust with established international players, Shaheed explains what modern high-performance coaching truly requires.

In this conversation, I sit down with USA international Shubham Ranjane to explore a cricketing journey spanning family legacy, Indian domestic cricket, Major League Cricket and the international stage.

Shubham reflects on growing up in a three-generation cricketing family, representing Maharashtra, Mumbai and Goa, and becoming part of the Rajasthan Royals setup. He opens up about the uncertainty surrounding his career in India, the difficult decision to move to the United States and what it took to rebuild his life and cricket career in a new country.

We also discuss his rise through American cricket, his performances in Major League Cricket and the emotional moment he finally received his USA call-up.

The journey came full circle at the 2026 T20 World Cup when Shubham returned to Mumbai and made his T20I and World Cup debut against India at the Wankhede Stadium—this time wearing the USA jersey. He also takes us inside his maiden T20I half-century against Pakistan, where he scored 51 from 30 deliveries on one of cricket’s biggest stages.

Shubham also shares his perspective on batting in the middle order, developing his medium-pace bowling, playing as an all-rounder and what USA cricket must do to build sustainable international success.

This is a conversation about family legacy, difficult decisions, resilience and finding another route toward a dream when the original path does not unfold as expected.

🎙️ Guest: Shubham Ranjane🏏 USA International | All-rounder🌎 From Mumbai Cricket to Major League Cricket and Team USA

In this conversation, I sit down with Mohor Chaudhuri, a trainee sports anchor at RevSportz, to talk about her journey into the world of sports presenting and broadcasting.

Mohor shares how she got into sports media, the experiences that have helped shape her journey so far, and what she’s learning as she continues to build her career in the industry.

We also talk about the realities of breaking into sports broadcasting, developing confidence in front of the camera, finding opportunities, and what it takes to grow as a young female presenter in an incredibly competitive space.

If you’re interested in sports journalism, presenting, broadcasting, or building a career in sports media, this conversation offers a look at the journey behind the microphone and camera.

Harmeet Singh's cricket journey is unlike most.

From coming through Mumbai cricket and winning the 2012 U19 World Cup with India to rebuilding his career in the United States and representing Team USA on the world stage, Harmeet has experienced two very different sides of international cricket.

In this conversation, Harmeet takes us inside India's 2012 U19 World Cup triumph, including the dramatic one-wicket quarterfinal win over Pakistan, the expectations that followed, and the journey that eventually brought him to the United States.

We also dive into USA's historic 2024 T20 World Cup campaign, the unforgettable victory over Pakistan, facing India and Jasprit Bumrah, the evolution of Harmeet's game, Major League Cricket, the growth of cricket in America, and what the future looks like for Associate nations.

A conversation about cricket, resilience, reinvention, and finding a new path to the international stage.

Join me as I sit down with Nikhil for an in-depth conversation on Indian cricket—from recent series in Ireland, England, and Zimbabwe to lessons from the 2023 ODI World Cup and what lies ahead for Team India.

We discuss:
Shreyas Iyer vs Shubman Gill captaincy debate
India's T20 opening combination
Selection decisions and squad consistency
The 2023 ODI World Cup campaign
Young talents like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma
India's roadmap for future ICC tournaments

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