Rains, Riots and 55 years of despair

In this episode, we travel back in time to the gripping 1969 Test series between India and New Zealand—a rare instance where rain favoured India. We delve into New Zealand’s journey of almost a century as a Test nation before finally achieving a series win in India, and how an unexpected downpour in Hyderabad left them just shy of history in 1969. Join us as we explore what might have unfolded if that fateful cloudburst hadn’t intervened. How different could the legacies of Indian and New Zealand players have been? And how might this alternate outcome have reshaped the cricketing landscape for both nations? Tune in for a deep dive into one of the great 'what-ifs' in cricket! We’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes! Got a topic you'd like us to explore? Reach out to us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ – we’re excited to hear from fellow cricket fans! Timestamps Intro - 0:00 Today’s agenda - 03:31 Macro discussion - 05:09 New Zealand tour of India in 1969 - 10:23 What ifs - 19:12 Final thoughts - 39:20 Links 1st test of 1969 series video 2nd test match report 3rd test match report Featured article on how spin wins in India Social media handles Suyash Sengar on X as @jefedinho Abhinav Bansal on Instagram as @a_bansal11 Theme Music Anthem of a Quirky Hipster - Rex Banner Content owners: Artlist Ltd