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Sledging Room

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A weekly India Today podcast, Sledging Room is a sports show which will hold discussions related to sports, especially cricket. This is a podcast with a difference, a podcast where tempers will flare and participants, to put it mildly, are not always polite. For your weekly dose of sporting hostilities, this is your final destination. Sledging Room will dissect views and bring in new perspectives with a dash of irreverence.

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45:29

Can India's 'Special 15' Mount A Serious Challenge At...

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2023/09/06

India named their 15-man provisional squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup and there were no real surprises. KL Rahul, who has not played international cricket since March, made it to the side.Prasidh Krishna and Tilak Varma were named in the Asia Cup squad but they were not included in the World Cup line-up. Sanju Samson, named as a travelling stand-by for the Asia Cup, was also snubbed for the World Cup.Is this the best India could have gathered then? Rohit Sharma certainly thinks so but can this

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57:07

Another KL Rahul Injury Muddles Up India's World Cup...

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2023/08/30

KL Rahul was named in India's Asia Cup squad even as chief selector Ajit Agarkar conceded the batsman had suffered another niggle. A day before India left for Sri Lanka for the continental tournament, coach Rahul Dravid confirmed KL Rahul would not play the first two matches against Pakistan and Nepal.This brings us back to a question we asked last week on the Sledging Room: should KL Rahul have been selected in the first place? And there's a new question this week: what does Rahul's injury mean for

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46:09

Why KL Rahul Shouldn't Have Been Selected For Asia...

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2023/08/23

India named their squad for the Asia Cup and not surprisingly, a few players made comebacks. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna were called back after they spent time away from the team recovering from long-time injury issues.However, KL Rahul now has a fresh niggle. Forget this niggle, on what basis has he made it back into the Indian team? What is his recent run of scores in one-day cricket? The same questions should be asked of Shreyas Iyer.Both Rahul and Shreyas walked

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50:58

Is The Indian Cricket Team Too Arrogant To Accept Its...

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2023/08/16

In August 2023, the Indian cricket team faced a disappointing defeat in the T20I series against the West Indies. Despite a valiant comeback in the third and fourth T20Is, the team led by Hardik Pandya was outclassed in the decisive fifth match, resulting in a 3-2 series loss. The defeat was particularly bitter as no team has ever successfully come back from a 0-2 deficit in a T20I series, and India failed to change this outcome.The reasons for India's defeat were multifaceted. Complacency and a lack

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40:00

Is Dravid A Soft Target For India’s Confusing ODI...

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2023/08/09

As the ODI World Cup looms, India's cricket team has been grappling with a muddled and confusing build-up. The team's preparation has been marked by a lack of clarity over the first-choice playing XI, with the crucial No. 4 spot and other positions in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. This uncertainty has been exacerbated by the team management's decision to rest stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a three-match ODI series against the West Indies in July 2023. The decision to rest

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41:14

India's Confusing World Cup Build-up Baffles Former...

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2023/08/02

India won the ODI series against the West Indies but their chaotic build-up to the 2023 World Cup has raised several more questions. Why were Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli rested when they were part of the squad? Why were India not playing close to their full strength with the World Cup just a few weeks away? And why was Yuzvendra Chahal not given a single game? How many of the bowlers who played in the ODIs against West Indies end up playing the World Cup? Is Suryakumar Yadav a certainty for the

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41:55

Why Harmanpreet Kaur's Shocking Behaviour in...

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2023/07/26

Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women's cricket team, has recently been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. During an ODI, match against Bangladesh in Dhaka, the celebrated displayed an outburst of poor behaviour that has drawn criticism from various quarters. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has subsequently handed her a two-match suspension.The incident occurred during the third match of the ICC Women's Championship series. After being adjudged LBW, Kaur reacted by

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34:15

Does the Indian team Give R Ashwin The Respect He...

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2023/07/19

In the realm of Test cricket, few bowlers have left an indelible mark like Ravichandran Ashwin. Since his debut in 2011, Ashwin has evolved into one of the most successful off-spinners of his time. With a remarkable ability to take wickets across various conditions and a batting prowess that complements his bowling skills, Ashwin's records speak volumes about his impact on the game.Ashwin's Test career has been nothing short of extraordinary. With an astonishing tally of 486 wickets in just 93

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31:44

Class of 2011 vs Class of 2023: Is India World Cup...

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2023/07/12

The 2023 ODI World Cup to be played in India is less than three months away. But is the Indian team ready? There isn't much time and now is as good a time as any to delve deep into India's preparedness for cricket's showpiece event which returns to Asia after 12 years.India had of course won the World Cup in 2011 which was co-hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Back then, India had a solid side ready for the World Cup with the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj

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43:37

Has The Bairstow Controversy Exposed English...

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2023/07/05

The dismissal perhaps made a difference to the eventual result. Ben Stokes's stunning 155 went in vain as Australia secured a memorable victory. Stuart Broad was scathing in his criticism of the Australians while the Australian media called Stokes a crybaby for his own take on the controversial dismissal.R Ashwin, who had famously Mankaded Jos Buttler in the IPL, weighed in on the issue and lauded Alex Carey for his quick thinking even as former England cricketers rushed to Bairstow's defence.Is

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36:23

Does India's Test Selection for West Indies Tour Defy...

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2023/06/28

The selection committee has been criticised for some of their decisions after the India Test squad for the West Indies tour was named a few days back. Agreed, it's not easy being a cricket selector in India. Questions will always be asked. Players will always be disappointed.But how do the selectors justify the repeated snubs to Sarfaraz Khan, one of the most prolific run-scorers in domestic cricket in recent years? It's not just him, there are a few others who would have perhaps expected a call-up

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31:38

Will India Look For A New Test Captain Now? |...

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2023/06/21

Do India have players who are ready to take up Test captaincy? Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant were groomed, but both the stars have been on the sidelines due to injuries. KL Rahul has not made good use of opportunities that came his way. Is it time for someone like Shreyas Iyer to step up? How about appointing Ajinkya Rahane as interim captain and groom a youngster for the role? The Sledging Room's latest episode is unmissable. Tune in now as Akshay Ramesh joins Rajarshi Gupta in another heated

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34:53

The Ashes: Will England's Bazball Intimidate Test...

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2023/06/14

Australia, newly minted Test champions, will face off against England in the 2023 Ashes starting from June 16. This is the oldest rivalry in cricket and garners huge interest the world over.Australia were ruthless in their 209-run victory over India in the World Test Championship Final at The Oval. Days later, they will take on England, who have crushed opponents with their now fabled Bazball.Australia believe England's hyper-aggressive approach with the bat won't work against their pacers. Pat

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39:05

WTC Final: Why Indian Cricket Fraternity is Fuming...

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2023/06/12

India failed to break their 10-year jinx in ICC tournaments after a listless batting display against Australia at The Oval, a Test which ended with a dramatic collapse for India in the morning session of the final day. Who's to blame for the defeat? Was India's defeat inevitable? Listen in!

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30:05

WTC Final: India Need The Virat Kohli School of Test...

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2023/06/06

When India take on Australia in the WTC final, they will need to rekindle some of that aggression and who better to lead them that way than Virat Kohli. Listen in!

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31:12

Is This Australian Test Side Too Soft To Beat India?...

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2023/06/06

There's plenty at stake and like India, Australia too have played some tough cricket to get to the WTC Final. But are the Aussies now a little to soft to battle an India which will look to play Test matches as true as possible to the Kohli School of Cricket.Also on the latest episode of the Sledging Room, will India play two spinners and will Ishan Kishan debut at the Oval? Who should be India's pacers in the final?We discuss the Indian playing XI, Australia's attitude, India's intent and a lot more

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43:49

IPL 2023: Were GT The More Deserving Winners? |...

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2023/05/31

Could the Titans have defended 215? Was the rain rule just unfair to the bowling team? Listen in!

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31:03

Are RCB Letting Their Fans Down? | Sledging Room, Ep 50

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2023/05/24

Royal Challengers Bangalore could not qualify for the IPL playoffs for the first time in four years. They have never won the IPL but they had raised their fans' hopes during the last three seasons after making it to the last four. Despite lack of any IPL silverware, RCB's fans have been super loyal and their support is the envy of most other teams. The team really needs to stand up and repay the faith of their ardent fans. In the 50th episode of the Sledging Room, Akshay Ramesh and Saurabh Kumar

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31:26

Why Hardik Pandya is The Best Captain in IPL 2023 |...

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2023/05/17

This 2023 IPL is heating up in its last week of group matches with several teams eyeing the remaining three playoff spots. Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad are out of the reckoning and nothing seemed to go to plan for these two teams. Rishabh Pant's absence definitely hurt DC while the huge investment on Harry Brook did little good for SRH.The 49th episode of the Sledging Room is worth a listen and a watch if you are eager to figure out some of the most burning issues in the IPL this

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34:00

Has Kohli Done More Harm Than Good for RCB in IPL...

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2023/05/10

There have been several conversations around Virat Kohli's strike-rate in the T20 format. RCB captain Faf du Plessis, the current Orange Cap holder, has scored at a strike-rate over 150. What has Kohli been missing? Does he need to score more quickly in a format which has changed rapidly over the years? Also in focus is Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma. While the team is still in contention for a berth in the playoffs, their captain's form is crucial. He came in to bat at No.3 against Chennai

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