On September 13 2020, at Santander Triathlon, Spanish triathlete Diego Mentrida gave up his podium finish to British rival James Teagle who made an error at a turn, meters from the finish line. In a moment of supreme sportsmanship that caught attention of the world, Diego stopped so James can cross the finish line first. In this special episode, listen to Diego Mentrida talk to host Prakash Wadhwa, about that moment, finding balance between winning and sportsmanship, and making an all important connection between sports and society.  "I didn't want to be on the podium in that fashion, my position was behind him" - DiegoThis story of grace and sportsmanship has a parallel to 2019 Cricket world cup final, meanwhile the organizers have awarded Diego with a honorary third position. 

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Diego Mentrida, Spanish Triathlete & a story of integrity & sportsmanship

What do tied super overs at IPL in presence of leaders Anil Kumble and Kumar Sangakara signify? Why is Zimbabwe coach Lalchand Rajput pulled away from Pakistan tour, shouldn't this be a question asked by the ICC? Does ICC exist in the power position that it should as a governing body? & a discussion on role of India in leading cricket.  Host Prakash Wadhwa is joined by Darshit Pandya (NZ), Sapan Dholakia (Ind), and Tyrelle Audain (Trinidad) in this freewheeling conversation. 

Tied Super Overs, Ind-Pak relations, & Indian leadership

What is the purpose of having rules in sports? Are there instances where common sense can override the rules? Join host Prakash Wadhwa as he talks with Aaron Kumar, #sharethetrophy leader and an ardent Tennis fan, who brings a very interesting talk on Novak Djokovic disqualification from the US open, and draws a parallel to the World Cup Final result of 2019. 

Novak Djokovic in Tennis vs New Zealand in Cricket

Host Prakash Wadhwa and #ShareTheTrophy leader Aaron Kumar discuss the relevance of common sense and satisfaction in defining history. Aaron brings forth couple elements from recent news, Mark Ramprakash, ex England player, thought New Zealand won when #CWC19 final was tied. Also, ICC reversal of a Pakistan-England Test match result from 2006 provides an important parallel to correcting 2019 World Cup result. 

Mark Ramprakash thought New Zealand won!!

&apos;Inability of the players to be match ready" reason cited by ICC for postponing Women&apos;s ODI World Cup in New Zealand. Host Prakash Wadhwa along with Darshit Pandya from New Zealand ponder on any genuine reasons for the postponement, and the message this sends to value of women&apos;s game relative to men&apos;s game.  

Why Women's ODI World Cup in New Zealand Postponed?

Host Prakash Wadhwa along with #ShareTheTrophy leader Aaron Kumar discuss key observations from World Cup final anniversary. How telling is the choice to stay silent of star players on the anniversary? Fans are beginning to question integrity of that result, how good is that for the game? The importance of inspiring generations, Eoin Morgan agreed the result in unfair, the role of subcontinent fans towards justice for #CWC19 final & more. 

#ShareTheTrophy & the Subcontinent Fans

Are India and England the developing Big Two of cricket? Is Australia falling out of the Big Three power position? Host Prakash Wadhwa along with Aaron Kumar from England discuss the lessons on state of world cricket we are learning from the bio-secure English summer.  

India and England are the Big Two

A world cup is postponed by ICC & IPL 2020 has a green signal. How important is this moment for the game and its power dynamics? Host Prakash Wadhwa along with Darshit Pandya and Sapan Dholakia discuss this moment and India's role in providing a balanced leadership.

A key moment for the game

Who are most likely to be in a future set of Fab 4? Does the present set of Fab4 need an expansion? Join host Prakash Wadhwa along with Robin Rounder and Priyansh Chandra from India as each bring forth their own selection of players for a future set of Fab 4.

Ep 30: The Next set of FAB 4

Can cricket afford to be a vehicle for a few in times of crisis? With cricket tours and schedules out of balance, where is ICC as a balancing power of the game? Should there be more talk on equality within the game? Aaron Kumar from England brings out powerful points on fairness, equality and #sharethetrophy in this conversation with host Prakash Wadhwa. #ENGvWI

Ep 29: Cricket can't be a vehicle for a few

If IPL was not an option, would we consider postponing T20 World Cup? How much power does ICC have as a governing body? IPL with Indian players only? World cricket at neutral venues Down Under free from Corona? Join host Prakash Wadhwa along with Darshit Pandya (New Zealand) and Sapan Dholakia (India) on this freewheeling conversation on underlying currents of power in world of cricket.

Ep 28: Story of T20 World Cup, IPL, Big Three, & the ICC

Aaron Kumar from England brings in important theme of fairness in Corona crisis with West Indian summer tour to England as an example. Is cricket ready to restart or is it the broadcast deals forcing the restart button? How fair is IPL in place of WT20 for the smaller nations? How fair on players and families to be quarantined in foreign lands for weeks? Join host Prakash Wadhwa and Aaron on this important subject of humanity in times of crisis.  

Ep 26: Fairness in times of Corona Crisis

In this part 2 of conversation on Virat Kohli's captaincy era and India's global trophy drought, host Prakash Wadhwa along with Priyansh Chandra, Robin Rounder and Vikalp Thakor, discuss India's leadership options post-Corona. Can India afford having different captains for different formats? How long do we see Virat's era lasting? 

Ep 25: Virat or Rohit as captain?

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