Maiden 100 with N & N

The Indian cricket team, led by skipper Virat Kohli reached on Thursday for the three-match Test series against South Africa, beginning December 26 at Centurion. We discuss the 18 member squad, probable playing XI and India's chances in the series. We also talk about the ODI captaincy drama that has taken place prior to the departure! Happy listening!

India demolished the Kiwis, winning the second Test by a record breaking 372-run margin to clinch the two-Test series 1-0. With Mayank scoring a ton and R Ashwin being the Man of the Series, this match will be remembered for Ajaz Patel claiming all 10 wickets of India's first innings becoming only the third bowler to do so in the history of the game . Along with this test, we also preview the first test of the Ashes starting at the Gabba.

With 2 new franchise added from the 2022 edition of IPL, it was time for the 8 existing franchise to submit their retained players.  The names of those players are now announced and all remaining go to the pool for the mega auction . In this episode we are joined by a well-known Cricket Commentator Sumit Kumar Mishra from Delhi who has covered close to 400 local games live, to  discuss the retained players and the franchise strategy behind those decisions. Happy listening!

New Zealand survive a testing final session to earn a draw against India in the First Test. We discuss this thrilling test which had a dramatic end due to bad light with last pair holding on for 52 deliveries to deny a victory to the hosts ....along with some exciting individual performances from both the teams especially a ton on debut by Shreyas Iyer !

India clean sweep with a 3-0 T20 series win against New Zealand. In this episode we discuss the take-aways for Team India from this series and preview the Test team and probable XI for the first Test. In addition, we talk about SRK last ball six in a thrilling SMAT finals, Tim Paine stepping down from captaincy and Mr. 360 calling it a day from all forms of Cricket. Happy listening !!

So we have a New Winner ! Australia beat new Zealand by 8 wickets to lift maiden  T20 World Cup title.. In this episode we review the final that was played in Dubai with Warner and Marsh duo ensuring a convincing chase for Australia. We also discuss the Indian T20 squad selection for the upcoming series at home against New Zealand. 

In this episode we discuss the final standing at the end of Super 12 which also ended India's campaign in this World Cup . We also preview the 2 Semi Finals, England vs New Zealand and Pakistan vs Australia.....their strengths and chances.

Two defeats in two games have left the Indian team  bruised, and on the brink of a shocking exit from the T20 World Cup. We discuss India's meek surrender to New Zealand in their second game along with table standings of both groups at the end of India vs New Zealand Game.

Pakistan break the World Cup jinx outplaying India in all departments and winning by 10 wickets in an encounter the world was looking forward to. In this episode we also review Australia's start to the super 12 round with a good win over South Africa, England embarrass defending champion West Indies, Srilanka impress with a fine chase of a competitive total set by Bangladesh and Afghanistan spin Scotland in their web ! 

We are nearing the end of the qualifier round to get the 4 teams who would progress to the Super 12 round starting on Oct 23rd. We briefly discuss which teams can proceed and which are the potential teams to make it to semi finals of the World Cup.

Delhi vs Chennai : MS Dhoni puts CSK in IPL 2021 final with a thrilling 18 off six balls finish which only he can !! Chennai chased down the target of 173 runs with 2 balls to spare . In this episode we discuss the ups and downs of this top the box encounter played in Dubai.

In this episode we discuss week 2 games ( Game 40 -49) and where the teams stand at end of the week. 3 teams have now secured their place in the playoffs and 4 others are fighting it out for the 4th place !!! Happy Listening !!

India end Australia's streak with thrilling win in the 3rd ODI. It started with Australia beating India in India in 2018 and it has ended with India beating them in Australia after 26 wins in a row. For this discussion, we are joined by Ms. Gargi Wankar, a professional Cricketer who plays for Vidharbha Women's Cricket Team. She shares her cricketing journey and views on the series. Happy Listening !!

IPL is back !! The second Leg got under way in the UAE on the 19th of September. In this Episode we review the first week ( Game 30 to 39) and where the Teams stand on the points Table at the end of Sunday, 26th September. Happy Listening !!

India Squad for The T20 World Cup has been announced !! In this episode we discuss the squad for the T20 World Cup. Some surprise inclusions and exclusions. We also touch upon some other teams that have been announced and do a quick review upon the positives from India's Test series against England. Happy Listening !! 

Sensational win for India by 157 runs , registering their first win at the Oval after 50 years and taking a 2-1 lead in the series ! In this episode, we are joined by Viraj Patva, an Engineering student, a Cricket enthusiast, statistician and a blogger based in Gujarat to review the fourth Test, India's remarkable comeback after being bowled out for 191 on day 1, Shardul and Umesh's contribution and a Rohit Sharma master-class . Viraj also talks to us about his blog on the recently concluded "The Hundred" in England.

EMPHATIC Win at Headingley helps England level the five-match series to 1-1. We review the 3rd Test and discuss India's SHOCKING batting collapse in both the innings, a Fired up English pace attack and what changes India require going into the next Test.

Thriller of a Test Match at the Home of Cricket!! India coming from behind and getting England all out on last day in less then 2 sessions. We get together to review the second test, ups and downs, Root and Virat's captaincy, Indian pace attack and much more.... Happy listening !

Disappointed that this test could not have a winner with the weather having a final say. In this episode we are joined by our friend Sumit Goswami to review the 1st test at Trent Bridge and what changes to expect for Lords test starting in few days. Will Ashwin and Ishant play?

The World Test Championship 2 gets underway with India's Tour of England starting August 4th. In this episode we preview the first test to be played at Trent Bridge. Has India got over the loss in the Finals? What would be India's Team composition? Who would be the threat from the English side? Enjoy the Episode !

Disappointing series for India under difficult circumstances and a memorable win for Sri Lanka . Series will be remembered for lot of debuts and missed opportunities for India. We discuss take aways from the series.

In this episode, we discuss all the cricketing action of the last 2 weeks. England Women vs India Women T20 series, West Indies vs Australia T20 series, Pakistan Tour of England , Ireland ODI win against South Africa and India's ODI series against Sri Lanka.  Enjoy the episode!

In this Episode we discuss the just released World Test Championship 2 schedule to be played from August 2021 starting with India's Tour of England, Number of games per team , points system and who looks good in this cycle. 

In this episode we take a look at India's white ball squad to Sri Lanka for 3 ODIs and 3 T20s. We also review the India vs England Women's ODI series and South Africa vs West Indies T20 series which ended last weekend.

We discuss 2 intriguing Test matches played by India in England in last few days. One off Test between India and England Women's team and the WTC Finals between India and New Zealand. Happy Listening !

In this first Episode , we preview the big WTC Final game between India and New Zealand, concept of WTC, road to the finals, probable playing XI and expected conditions.

Super excited to bring a new Cricket Podcast by Nitish and Naresh called Maiden 100 with N & N . Entire episode coming soon.