EPISODE · Jun 20, 2025 · 28 MIN
Cricket: India vs. England & The Future of Bazball with Sir Andrew Strauss
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Welcome to This Sporting Planet, your definitive source for 'The World's View of Sport'. 🌍🎙️ In this special bonus episode, host Suhail Chandhok (India) sits down with cricketing royalty Sir Andrew Strauss (UK) for a wide-ranging discussion on the game. They preview the highly anticipated India vs. England Test series and discuss the future of the sport as a whole. Here is a breakdown of the main topics: India vs. England Preview: Strauss gives his thoughts and predictions for the upcoming Test series, analysing India's formidable pace attack and how it will challenge England's batters. The "Bazball" Approach: The former England captain weighs in on the aggressive "Bazball" strategy and whether it can succeed against a world-class Indian side, especially now that England is No. 1 in the world. Franchise Cricket's Impact: A discussion on the rise of leagues like the IPL and The Hundred, and the challenge for administrators to balance international and franchise cricket without "flogging the players." Strauss's New Venture: Sir Andrew Strauss talks about his passion for the rapidly growing sport of padel, his new investment venture, and his thoughts on how to better serve sports fans. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome 02:01 - India vs. England Series Preview 07:16 - The "Bazball" Strategy 09:39 - Planning for the Future after Key Retirements 12:10 - The Rise of Franchise Cricket 16:10 - Sir Andrew Strauss's Padel Venture 22:33 - Rapid Fire with Sir Andrew Strauss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Welcome to This Sporting Planet, your definitive source for 'The World's View of Sport'. 🌍🎙️ In this special bonus episode, host Suhail Chandhok (India) sits down with cricketing royalty Sir Andrew Strauss (UK) for a wide-ranging discussion on the game. They preview the highly anticipated India vs. England Test series and discuss the future of the sport as a whole. Here is a breakdown of the main topics: India vs. England Preview: Strauss gives his thoughts and predictions for the upcoming Test series, analysing India's formidable pace attack and how it will challenge England's batters. The "Bazball" Approach: The former England captain weighs in on the aggressive "Bazball" strategy and whether it can succeed against a world-class Indian side, especially now that England is No. 1 in the world. Franchise Cricket's Impact: A discussion on the rise of leagues like the IPL and The Hundred, and the challenge for administrators to balance international and franchise cricket without "flogging the players." Strauss's New Venture: Sir Andrew Strauss talks about his passion for the rapidly growing sport of padel, his new investment venture, and his thoughts on how to better serve sports fans. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome 02:01 - India vs. England Series Preview 07:16 - The "Bazball" Strategy 09:39 - Planning for the Future after Key Retirements 12:10 - The Rise of Franchise Cricket 16:10 - Sir Andrew Strauss's Padel Venture 22:33 - Rapid Fire with Sir Andrew Strauss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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