10 teams bought as many as 204 players after shelling out a total of ₹551.70 crore at the mega-auction in Bengaluru. Ishan Kishan was the most expensive buy at ₹15.25 crores when MI bought the wicketkeeper-batsman back to their franchise that has won a record five titles!It was a dramatic mega auction when the auctioneer, Hugh Edmeades had to be replaced by Charu Sharma due to health reasons. Charu took over the mantle within less than thirty minutes notice & did a fabulous job! As this event is touted as the 'biggest event in the cricketing calendar' & its never easy to take centre stage and come out with aplomb! We at Cricket Unplugged take a deep look into each franchise and break down each team's best buys. Which are the franchises that have been really good at the player's auctions? Which are the teams that don't look that strong on paper heading into IPL 2022? Can a new champion be crowned this season with the inclusion of two teams; Lucknow Super Giants & Gujarat Titans? Soraj & myself present our IPL 2022 Auction Review in this super chilled, fun analysis of each squad and also share our personal opinion on some players who have got more than maybe they could have, to how its going to be to see regular faces who were part of one franchises for over 5 years represent another team from this year onwards; For all of you who love IPL & especially who have followed the IPL Auctions this is going to be a really enthralling, insightful episode! Enjoy listening!

10 teams bought as many as 204 players after shelling out a total of ₹551.70 crore at the mega-auction in Bengaluru. Ishan Kishan was the most expensive buy at ₹15.25 crores when MI bought the wicketkeeper-batsman back to their franchise that has won a record five titles!It was a dramatic mega auction when the auctioneer, Hugh Edmeades had to be replaced by Charu Sharma due to health reasons. Charu took over the mantle within less than thirty minutes notice & did a fabulous job! As this event is touted as the 'biggest event in the cricketing calendar' & its never easy to take centre stage and come out with aplomb! We at Cricket Unplugged take a deep look into each franchise and break down each team's best buys. Which are the franchises that have been really good at the player's auctions? Which are the teams that don't look that strong on paper heading into IPL 2022? Can a new champion be crowned this season with the inclusion of two teams; Lucknow Super Giants & Gujarat Titans?Soraj & myself present our IPL 2022 Auction Review in this super chilled, fun analysis of each squad and also share our personal opinion on some players who have got more than maybe they could have, to how its going to be to see regular faces who were part of one franchises for over 5 years represent another team from this year onwards; For all of you who love IPL & especially who have followed the IPL Auctions this is going to be a really enthralling, insightful episode! Enjoy listening! 

Cricket Unplugged- A Podcast on Cricket

IPL 2022 Mega Auctions: Cricket Unplugged's Review & In-Depth Analysis

As we see the biggest T20 league in the world, Indian Premier League(IPL) unfold in the UAE currently, we decided to shed light on a rather grim and dark time in the league's history that led to two franchises especially one of the most loved in the IPL, CSK being banned for two years.&nbsp; We get our host Sooraj, who has been a CSK fan since the tournament's inception to provide his take on what that match fixing/betting scandal meant for ardent CSKians. How did it affect them? Did they dissociate themselves from the IPL those two years? And we round up on a hopeful note that the beautiful game must stay away from such scandals or controversies in future.&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/27b8b1f0/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support</a>

As we see the biggest T20 league in the world, Indian Premier League(IPL) unfold in the UAE currently, we decided to shed light on a rather grim and dark time in the league's history that led to two franchises especially one of the most loved in the IPL, CSK being banned for two years.&nbsp; We get our host Sooraj, who has been a CSK fan since the tournament's inception to provide his take on what that match fixing/betting scandal meant for ardent CSKians. How did it affect them? Did they dissociate themselves from the IPL those two years? And we round up on a hopeful note that the beautiful game must stay away from such scandals or controversies in future.&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support

Indian Premier League(IPL), Spot Fixing and Match Fixing Scandals 

Cricket is a beautiful game and will continue to be so. But one can't deny that there have been certain incidents/ scandals that have presented the game in bad light. Apart from being a Cricket Analyst, I have been and continue to support the Australian cricket team. The teams under Steve Waugh's leadership and Ricky Ponting have played a defining role in my passion for the game.&nbsp; In this episode, I don the hat of an Australian fan and try to present how it must have been from the other side, especially when the cricketing fraternity and media were openly pouncing the Aussie side post the unfortunate incident that happened on 24th March, 2018. &nbsp;Yes, those cricketers deserved to be punished, but was the treatment meted out to them fair and 'within the spirit of the game'?&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/27b8b1f0/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support</a>

Cricket is a beautiful game and will continue to be so. But one can't deny that there have been certain incidents/ scandals that have presented the game in bad light. Apart from being a Cricket Analyst, I have been and continue to support the Australian cricket team. The teams under Steve Waugh's leadership and Ricky Ponting have played a defining role in my passion for the game.&nbsp; In this episode, I don the hat of an Australian fan and try to present how it must have been from the other side, especially when the cricketing fraternity and media were openly pouncing the Aussie side post the unfortunate incident that happened on 24th March, 2018. &nbsp;Yes, those cricketers deserved to be punished, but was the treatment meted out to them fair and 'within the spirit of the game'?&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support

'MonkeyGate' and 'SandPaper Gate'- An Aussie Fan's perspective

What does it take to have such a loyal, close knit support base like the CSK franchise have enjoyed over the years?? Why are fans so connected with CSK despite all the trials and tribulations they went through which included their two year ban from the tournament.&nbsp; Every player who is a part of CSK feels like it's a family and we have &nbsp;our host Sooraj pour his heart out about CSK and why he is so attached and connected with the franchise from the past twelve years!! This episode is a special tribute to all the 'Whistle Podu' fans who I am sure will be rooting for their franchise even this year!&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/27b8b1f0/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support</a>

What does it take to have such a loyal, close knit support base like the CSK franchise have enjoyed over the years?? Why are fans so connected with CSK despite all the trials and tribulations they went through which included their two year ban from the tournament.&nbsp; Every player who is a part of CSK feels like it's a family and we have &nbsp;our host Sooraj pour his heart out about CSK and why he is so attached and connected with the franchise from the past twelve years!! This episode is a special tribute to all the 'Whistle Podu' fans who I am sure will be rooting for their franchise even this year!&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support

Chennai Super Kings(CSK), 'Whistle Podu' and Predictions

The most coveted and the biggest T20 carnival in world cricket- IPL is back!! After some doubts owing to COVID-19, now the stage is set for the cash rich league to kick start off in the UAE from September 19th, 2020. And quiet naturally, like everyone else we at Cricket Unplugged are eagerly waiting for the action to start!&nbsp; In this episode we do a preview of our own, where we look at how this IPL could shape up sans the fans. Can the UAE and BCCI pull off such a high profile tournament blemish free? It certainly is a challenging task to keep so many players in a biosecure bubble for this long.&nbsp; Also, we discuss the possible advantages of players having played in the English summer and the CPL who could add a lot of value for their respective franchises as they have got a lot of play time already in the past couple of months.&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/27b8b1f0/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support</a>

The most coveted and the biggest T20 carnival in world cricket- IPL is back!! After some doubts owing to COVID-19, now the stage is set for the cash rich league to kick start off in the UAE from September 19th, 2020. And quiet naturally, like everyone else we at Cricket Unplugged are eagerly waiting for the action to start!&nbsp; In this episode we do a preview of our own, where we look at how this IPL could shape up sans the fans. Can the UAE and BCCI pull off such a high profile tournament blemish free? It certainly is a challenging task to keep so many players in a biosecure bubble for this long.&nbsp; Also, we discuss the possible advantages of players having played in the English summer and the CPL who could add a lot of value for their respective franchises as they have got a lot of play time already in the past couple of months.&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support

Dream11 Indian Premier League(IPL) 2020- A Preview

Cricket might have received its razzmatazz in the truest form decades later, clear hints around the same were pretty much evident during the World Series Cricket played between 1977-1979. &nbsp;The tournament might not have lived long but encapsulated all the contemporary facets of cricket especially that of the T20 leagues being played around the world. Coloured kits, protective helmets, field restrictions and day-night cricket, all of which are pretty common things in modern-day cricket were all pioneered during the World Series Cricket. Fitness, which has become a must during these times of the sport being played throughout the year, also gained awareness during the World Series Cricket for the players were required to play a lot of matches during a limited window. That being said, the biggest positive coming out from the tournament was the belief that the sport can be marketed successfully to gain affirmative results as far as the commerce was concerned. In this episode, we take you back time to a series or competition in World Cricket that has truly shaped the sport: much of what we see in Cricket now was envisioned and delivered way back in 1977-1979 by one man's vision- Kerry Packer!&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/27b8b1f0/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support</a>

Cricket might have received its razzmatazz in the truest form decades later, clear hints around the same were pretty much evident during the World Series Cricket played between 1977-1979. &nbsp;The tournament might not have lived long but encapsulated all the contemporary facets of cricket especially that of the T20 leagues being played around the world. Coloured kits, protective helmets, field restrictions and day-night cricket, all of which are pretty common things in modern-day cricket were all pioneered during the World Series Cricket. Fitness, which has become a must during these times of the sport being played throughout the year, also gained awareness during the World Series Cricket for the players were required to play a lot of matches during a limited window. That being said, the biggest positive coming out from the tournament was the belief that the sport can be marketed successfully to gain affirmative results as far as the commerce was concerned. In this episode, we take you back time to a series or competition in World Cricket that has truly shaped the sport: much of what we see in Cricket now was envisioned and delivered way back in 1977-1979 by one man's vision- Kerry Packer!&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support

Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket

In the previous episode, &nbsp;we at Cricket Unplugged took the listeners to what we felt are India's most iconic moments and memories in Test cricket over the years. The focus of this episode would be recollecting India's iconic performances over the years in Blues- ODIs and T20Is.&nbsp; India under MSD's leadership paved the way for World glory not once but thrice. We look at how MSD's captaincy has played such an integral role in India and World cricket's growth in T20 cricket in particular as the inaugural World T20 win in 2007 led to the formation of the IPL that has changed the face of cricket.&nbsp; We take the listeners down memory lane, by revisiting some iconic performances in the years gone by that featured the likes of MSD, Virat Kohli and a certain Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/27b8b1f0/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support</a>

In the previous episode, &nbsp;we at Cricket Unplugged took the listeners to what we felt are India's most iconic moments and memories in Test cricket over the years. The focus of this episode would be recollecting India's iconic performances over the years in Blues- ODIs and T20Is.&nbsp; India under MSD's leadership paved the way for World glory not once but thrice. We look at how MSD's captaincy has played such an integral role in India and World cricket's growth in T20 cricket in particular as the inaugural World T20 win in 2007 led to the formation of the IPL that has changed the face of cricket.&nbsp; We take the listeners down memory lane, by revisiting some iconic performances in the years gone by that featured the likes of MSD, Virat Kohli and a certain Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support

MSD, Sachin 'God of Cricket' Tendulkar and Virat Kohli

On the occasion of the 74th Independence Day, we decided to dedicate one episode to the cricketers who have defined India's rise in World cricket over the decades. It's a thrilling and exhilarating experience to witness these cricketers go about their work as every Indian feels connected at various levels with their favorite cricketers or the Indian team.&nbsp; This episode is all about presenting our thoughts and memories of India's finest wins and performances in Test Cricket over the decades. From Sunil Gavaskar's brilliance in 1971 vs West Indies to Gautam Gambhir's superlative performance in New Zealand and everything in between, we have it covered! Special mentions are provided but the overall focus for this special episode is India's memorable performances overseas over the years, especially against the British or England team.&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/27b8b1f0/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support</a>

On the occasion of the 74th Independence Day, we decided to dedicate one episode to the cricketers who have defined India's rise in World cricket over the decades. It's a thrilling and exhilarating experience to witness these cricketers go about their work as every Indian feels connected at various levels with their favorite cricketers or the Indian team.&nbsp; This episode is all about presenting our thoughts and memories of India's finest wins and performances in Test Cricket over the decades. From Sunil Gavaskar's brilliance in 1971 vs West Indies to Gautam Gambhir's superlative performance in New Zealand and everything in between, we have it covered! Special mentions are provided but the overall focus for this special episode is India's memorable performances overseas over the years, especially against the British or England team.&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support

Independence Day Special-Celebrating India's glory in Test Cricket 

Many of you who have been following the game must have heard about the Kolpak Deal as a result of which many prominent and talented players from especially the African cricket countries like South Africa and Zimbabwe decided to forego the pride and honor to play for their country and instead chose to move to the United Kingdom and play for English counties. The main reason stated by players who took this deal was financial security.&nbsp; So then what really is the Kolpak Deal? Why has it affected cricketers from South Africa and Zimbabwe as much as it has in the past decade or so? Isn't playing for the country the biggest motivation and drive for a professional sportsman? Or do they also have to think about other factors that may not make too much sense for a common cricket fan. We discuss about this grave and sensitive issue plaguing World cricket in this episode where we present our personal take and opinions on this issue and look at what we think this has done for the quality of cricket coming out of South Africa and Zimbabwe in the past 7-10 years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/27b8b1f0/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support</a>

Many of you who have been following the game must have heard about the Kolpak Deal as a result of which many prominent and talented players from especially the African cricket countries like South Africa and Zimbabwe decided to forego the pride and honor to play for their country and instead chose to move to the United Kingdom and play for English counties. The main reason stated by players who took this deal was financial security.&nbsp; So then what really is the Kolpak Deal? Why has it affected cricketers from South Africa and Zimbabwe as much as it has in the past decade or so? Isn't playing for the country the biggest motivation and drive for a professional sportsman? Or do they also have to think about other factors that may not make too much sense for a common cricket fan. We discuss about this grave and sensitive issue plaguing World cricket in this episode where we present our personal take and opinions on this issue and look at what we think this has done for the quality of cricket coming out of South Africa and Zimbabwe in the past 7-10 years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support

Decoding the Kolpak Deal and its impact on World Cricket

In the last and final segment with Sri Hari, we dig into one area or aspect of the game that he's really interested in- Lefties. I found out why he rates left-handers especially left arm pacers so well, along with getting him to name his favorite players who are lefties. One name strung a chord- Irfan Pathan!&nbsp; Apart from that, I also got him to give his opinion on the importance of T20Is and T20 leagues and how he spoke on our behalf when he said he hoped that Cricket doesn't become a sport ruled by T20 leagues post resumption of the sport worldwide. Nothing can beat watching International cricket. We end this segment and our conversation by putting him on the back foot through a rapid-fire style Q&amp;A!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/27b8b1f0/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support</a>

In the last and final segment with Sri Hari, we dig into one area or aspect of the game that he's really interested in- Lefties. I found out why he rates left-handers especially left arm pacers so well, along with getting him to name his favorite players who are lefties. One name strung a chord- Irfan Pathan!&nbsp; Apart from that, I also got him to give his opinion on the importance of T20Is and T20 leagues and how he spoke on our behalf when he said he hoped that Cricket doesn't become a sport ruled by T20 leagues post resumption of the sport worldwide. Nothing can beat watching International cricket. We end this segment and our conversation by putting him on the back foot through a rapid-fire style Q&amp;A!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support

Lefties, Caribbean Flair and T20 Leagues

In this fun filled segment with our special guest from the Bay Area in the USA, we discuss about various topics that matter a lot to the both of us. It was great getting to know and get an insight into his mind on a multitude of topics, the most important being his keen interest in Women's cricket! We ended the first segment with us sharing our personal reasons for moving away from the IPL and not following the tournament as much as we used to earlier. In this episode, we get talking about the role Umpires play in the sport especially with the new rule introduced by the ICC to allow three DRS in a Test match.&nbsp; Also, it was interesting to know about what SriHari was watching during the lock down phase when there was no cricket. There was a clear indication as to whose shows he found to be the best! Something I really enjoyed listening to! We round up this fun conversation with his take on the controversial 'Mankading' rule and also how we feel R Ashwin could well be the fresh voice that India needs in the commentator's box in the future! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/27b8b1f0/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support</a>

In this fun filled segment with our special guest from the Bay Area in the USA, we discuss about various topics that matter a lot to the both of us. It was great getting to know and get an insight into his mind on a multitude of topics, the most important being his keen interest in Women's cricket! We ended the first segment with us sharing our personal reasons for moving away from the IPL and not following the tournament as much as we used to earlier. In this episode, we get talking about the role Umpires play in the sport especially with the new rule introduced by the ICC to allow three DRS in a Test match.&nbsp; Also, it was interesting to know about what SriHari was watching during the lock down phase when there was no cricket. There was a clear indication as to whose shows he found to be the best! Something I really enjoyed listening to! We round up this fun conversation with his take on the controversial 'Mankading' rule and also how we feel R Ashwin could well be the fresh voice that India needs in the commentator's box in the future! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support

R Ashwin- The Host, Mankading & Women's Cricket

In this special episode which happens to be the second episode where we get a guest on the show! It's always intriguing and interesting to know their side of the story when it comes to various topics and aspects about the game that is a common connection.&nbsp; This segment focuses on the guest- my childhood friend SriHari, who is a Bangalorean &nbsp;at &nbsp;heart and is someone working in USA now. Have always found his views on the game very interesting to listen to over the years. He brings in a pragmatic point of view while discussing various aspects of the game.&nbsp; Here we get talking about his inroads into the game, his personal story of how he started becoming a Cricket fan, the memories associated with that. Along with that we dwell into his current situation, being in USA- How has that shaped his love and fondness for the game. We also discuss about one thing we have in common- lost fondness for the IPL as a tournament.&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/27b8b1f0/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support</a>

In this special episode which happens to be the second episode where we get a guest on the show! It's always intriguing and interesting to know their side of the story when it comes to various topics and aspects about the game that is a common connection.&nbsp; This segment focuses on the guest- my childhood friend SriHari, who is a Bangalorean &nbsp;at &nbsp;heart and is someone working in USA now. Have always found his views on the game very interesting to listen to over the years. He brings in a pragmatic point of view while discussing various aspects of the game.&nbsp; Here we get talking about his inroads into the game, his personal story of how he started becoming a Cricket fan, the memories associated with that. Along with that we dwell into his current situation, being in USA- How has that shaped his love and fondness for the game. We also discuss about one thing we have in common- lost fondness for the IPL as a tournament.&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support

From Bengaluru to the Bay Area

India's version of the controversial and path-breaking Cricket World series that happened in 1984-1985 where Kerry Packer managed to bring in the best talent from across the globe and go against the norm in all aspects was the controversial laden Indian Cricket League(ICL). This tournament was pioneered by Subash Chandra, the head of Zee Corporation who had his own personal score to settle with the BCCI. He made BCCI and world cricket believe in the business potential of a T20 tournament that includes the best and popular players from across the globe in the two years it was in existence.&nbsp; A big chunk of Indian Premier League(IPL)'s inception and idea came into fruition thanks to the ICL. &nbsp;In a big way, without the learning got through the ICL ensured IPL is as big a tournament as it is now.&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/27b8b1f0/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support</a>

India's version of the controversial and path-breaking Cricket World series that happened in 1984-1985 where Kerry Packer managed to bring in the best talent from across the globe and go against the norm in all aspects was the controversial laden Indian Cricket League(ICL). This tournament was pioneered by Subash Chandra, the head of Zee Corporation who had his own personal score to settle with the BCCI. He made BCCI and world cricket believe in the business potential of a T20 tournament that includes the best and popular players from across the globe in the two years it was in existence.&nbsp; A big chunk of Indian Premier League(IPL)'s inception and idea came into fruition thanks to the ICL. &nbsp;In a big way, without the learning got through the ICL ensured IPL is as big a tournament as it is now.&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support

Indian Cricket League- ICL

There was a premier Indian domestic tournament called the Challenger series/ trophy that was played between 1999 up until 2013. This tournament was the base or platform for established Indian team players to face off against the upcoming talents. &nbsp;More or less what IPL is nowadays.&nbsp; It was played after the culmination of the Ranji Trophy season and was mainly completed in a weeks time. It was possibly India's premier domestic 50 over tournament apart from the VIjay Hazare trophy which is an interstate competition.&nbsp; This episodes deals with hat happened to the Challenger trophy? What are some of the memorable moments from the tournament and we present our &nbsp;favorite knocks and spells from the tournament that lost it's purpose post IPL emerging as such a big force that's shook up World cricket.&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/27b8b1f0/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support</a>

There was a premier Indian domestic tournament called the Challenger series/ trophy that was played between 1999 up until 2013. This tournament was the base or platform for established Indian team players to face off against the upcoming talents. &nbsp;More or less what IPL is nowadays.&nbsp; It was played after the culmination of the Ranji Trophy season and was mainly completed in a weeks time. It was possibly India's premier domestic 50 over tournament apart from the VIjay Hazare trophy which is an interstate competition.&nbsp; This episodes deals with hat happened to the Challenger trophy? What are some of the memorable moments from the tournament and we present our &nbsp;favorite knocks and spells from the tournament that lost it's purpose post IPL emerging as such a big force that's shook up World cricket.&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support

NKP Salve Challenger Series/ Trophy

What transpired before the England- West Indies test series was a stirring and heartfelt talk about the 'Black Lives Matter' campaign that shook the world of cricket. We had the former West Indian fast bowler Michael Holding break down on camera recollecting what it was like for his parents to face constant racism owing to their skin color.&nbsp; In this episode, we are going to focus on the issue of Discrimination and Bias in cricket. Discrimination happens on various levels- color of skin and religion to name a few factors. We look at this very grave and serious issue and analyze why this issue needs to be addressed now and how sportsmen &nbsp;especially prominent cricketers can help in reducing this clearly visible discrimination and bias seen in the sport.&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/27b8b1f0/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support</a>

What transpired before the England- West Indies test series was a stirring and heartfelt talk about the 'Black Lives Matter' campaign that shook the world of cricket. We had the former West Indian fast bowler Michael Holding break down on camera recollecting what it was like for his parents to face constant racism owing to their skin color.&nbsp; In this episode, we are going to focus on the issue of Discrimination and Bias in cricket. Discrimination happens on various levels- color of skin and religion to name a few factors. We look at this very grave and serious issue and analyze why this issue needs to be addressed now and how sportsmen &nbsp;especially prominent cricketers can help in reducing this clearly visible discrimination and bias seen in the sport.&nbsp; --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support

Discrimination and Bias in Cricket

This is a Podcast entirely focused on Cricket and it's various intricacies that make the game so wonderful! It features two Cricket freaks and fans who look at various aspects of the game and present their views/opinions on them. We also plan to include guests on the show who have at some point of their life have had fondness for the game and would want to share their side of the story to the world! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support

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