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The Cricket Ultras Podcast

An irreverent take on world cricket from diehard ultras and media professionals Arun Sudhaman & Darren Burns.

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34:25

Ep 61: Cricket returns, butter knife drama & an...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2020/07/09

Cricket is back, and so are the Ultras to preview the England vs WI series inside a secure bubble at the Ageas Bowl. There's also butter knife drama involving Younis Khan, a brief investigation into Sri Lanka's 2011 World Cup loss, and an Ultras baby!

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48:07

Ep 60: The Cricket Ultras Cricket Quiz

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2020/05/16

With little prospect of live cricket on the immediate horizon, the Cricket Ultras resort to that lockdown staple — a virtual quiz that pits their wits against each other on such topics as Pakistan's off-field shenanigans, the most runs scored off a single delivery, and whether Ravi Shastri said it. Tune in and take part!

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43:31

Ep. 59: The great cricket book review: including Line...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2020/04/10

The Cricket Ultras lockdown continues with wide-ranging review of our podcaster's favourite books including, Rain Men, The Art of Captaincy, Beyond a Boundary and, um, Dickie Bird's autobiography in French. There's also a cricket autobiography quiz and plenty of discussion of the worst memoirs penned by current and former cricketers.

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44:13

Ep. 58: The Love Cafe lockdown, best cricket...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2020/03/28

It's the Love Cafe lockdown on Cricket Ultras as our podcasters break down The Test, Australian cricket's latest propaganda vehicle, which features the touching bromance between Adam Zampa and Marcus Stoinis. On that theme, there's also favourite cricket documentaries, movies and YouTube channels, to help listeners while away the long hours of lockdown. Take care everyone, keep washing those hands and please refrain from shining any cricket balls.

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42:05

Ep. 57: Aus dominant, Eng wary, Mickey Arthur...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2020/03/12

Australia dominate the Women's T20 World Cup final in front of record crowds, while India are left to rue missed opportunities. Elsewhere, the pod previews England's series against Mickey Arthur's Sri Lanka, another hapless Indian tour of New Zealand and, in the part of you've all been waiting for, run down some great moments in cricket drinking. Not that we endorse them, of course!

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36:13

Ep 56: A 16yo stars, Mominul hardens up, Kohli calm,...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2020/02/28

The Cricket Ultras review the latest from the Women's T20 World Cup, where 16-year-old Shafali Verma is making quite an impression. They also preview India's uphill task in their second Test in New Zealand, and wonder what's ailing Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. There's an emotional return for Australia to the scene of their greatest crime, some helpful advice from BCB president Nazbul Hassan, an epic whinge from Mushfique and Umar Akmal gets banned...again.

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38:27

Ep 55: U19 fracas, SA's Kolpak crisis, 'half-pissed'...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2020/02/19

The Cricket Ultras are back and there is a lot to review, including India's tour of New Zealand, England's triumph in South Africa and Australia's return to Newlands. The trio also examine the ongoing crisis in South African cricket, shameful scenes at the U19 World Cup final, preview the Women's T20 World Cup, and explore the latest revelations from USA cricket.

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51:51

Ep. 54: Four-day Tests? Eng's youth brigade, Test XI...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2020/01/16

It's time for the Ultras to break down the Test XI of the decade. But before that, they review all of the latest goings on from the cricket world, including the strange four-day Test proposal, England's engrossing series with South Africa, and Australia's continued good form.

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31:24

Ep. 53: NZ disappoint, SA cricket crisis, Pak...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2019/12/19

The latest episode of Cricket Ultras reviews the ongoing Australia v NZ series, finding the Black Caps unable to live up to the pre-series hype. The podcast also explores South African cricket's latest crisis and Pakistan's strange selections. There's also an obituary of legendary English bowler Bob Willis and a preview of the BBL and IPL auction.

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38:03

Ep. 52: Big 3 on top, Bangla in trouble, cricket...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2019/11/23

The Cricket Ultras are back to review three big Test series in Australia, New Zealand and India, including a new 16-year pace bowler from Pakistan and Ben Stokes triumphant return home. They also review a depressing turn of events for Bangladeshi cricket, with the news of Shakib Al Hasan's ban. Last but not least, they examine a ranking of the world's top cricket grounds, and find that Headingley comes last.

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40:41

Ep 51: SA wilt, Silverwood blooms, Ganguly ascends,...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2019/10/18

This episode's whistle-stop tour around the cricket world takes in India's commanding performance against South Africa, Chris Silverwood's appointment as England coach, The Hundred's upcoming draft, BCCI machinations and much more, including Ravi Shastri's tabla.

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44:37

Ep. 50: Ashes review, Sachin on Smith,...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2019/09/26

The Ultras mark their 50th episode by breaking down the Ashes, in particular Steve Smith's wondrous performance and Dave Warner's horror show. They also discuss England's squad selection and coaching conundrum, take a look at India's results and cannot avoid mentioning Geoffrey Boycott.

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44:37

Ep 49: Summer of Stokes, concussion protocols, Warne...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2019/08/29

Ben Stokes lights up the cricket world in the latest episode of Cricket Ultras, delivering an Ashes performance for the ages. The Ultras break down the remarkable third Ashes Test, preview the fourth — and explore the the dramatic emergence of Jofra Archer. Elsewhere, there's Test series in Sri Lanka and West Indies, a familiar name returns as India coach, and match fixing bans in Hong Kong.

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42:36

Ep 48: Steve Smith's head, Prithvi's sizzurp, Virat...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2019/08/08

Cricket Ultras breaks down the first Ashes Test, tries to get inside Steve Smith's head and avoids doing the same with Moeen Ali. They also look Prithvi Shaw's drugs ban, the beef between Virat & Rohit, India's next coach and much more.

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51:11

Ep. 47: Boundaries, overthrows, bits & pieces,...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2019/07/20

It's time for the big World Cup review as the Cricket Ultras break down England's thrilling 'victory' over a desperately unlucky New Zealand team. The trio also select their highlights and lowlights from the lengthy tournament, including fantasy Super Over selections, favourite players, best catches, biggest disappointments and facepalm moments to remember.

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43:51

Ep 46: The Shakib show, short boundaries, shadow...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2019/07/03

As the World Cup finally reaches its business end, the Ultras are back to review all the action, including Shakib Al Hasan's heroics, Steve Smith's shadow batting and young Jonny Bairstow's approach to media training. There's also predictions for the knockout stages, when they eventually arrive, and selections for the tournament's best catches so far.

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48:35

Ep 45: Groove theory, Pak delights, Kiwis slumber,...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2019/06/11

Offspin podcast co-host Simon Day joins the Ultras from New Zealand to review the first week of the world cup, including the AB de Villiers debacle, the difficulty of staying awake for the Black Cap matches, and Shakib Al Hasan's curious disciplinary record. There's also discussion of the burning topics from the World Cup, including those pesky bails, Saurav Ganguly's baffling commentary, Pakistan's resurgence and South Africa's disintegration. Finally, the Ultras pay tribute to the one and only

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42:45

Ep. 44: World Cup fever!, predictions, cricket music...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2019/05/30

The World Cup is here! The Ultras are an excitable trio as they break down the latest squad updates, make a bunch of unfounded predictions and explore cricket's curious relationship with music.

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37:06

EP. 43: Cricket skincare, IPL winners, Lala land,...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2019/05/17

Under the fierce glare of the Cricket Ultras spotlight this week is a new skincare ad from India cricket stars, possibly the finest of it genre. The pod also reviews Mumbai's IPL triumph, the latest World Cup news, Shahid Afridi's autobiography and more.

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49:10

Ep 42: IPL highlights, 3D glasses, Bob the Builder,...

The Cricket Ultras Podcast ·

2019/05/01

The Cricket Ultras trio review the latest from the IPL, focusing on the tournament's highlights so far — including Dhoni's infamous walk-on and Dinesh Karthik's description of Shubman Gill as a "novelty". There's also an in-depth look at most of the World Cup squads, along with discussion of Alex Hales' controversial removal, Afghani captaincy intrigue and more.

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