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PODCAST

The Last Wicket

Two US-based cricket fans are joined every episode by some of the most knowledgeable people in the game, for wide ranging conversations on everything from analytics to cricket history and everything in between.

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01:10:05

Dhoni Rages Against The Dying Light - An IPL Roundup

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2025/04/05

The ongoing IPL season has elicited a fervent discourse among hosts Benny and Mayank, who engage with special guest Ben Brettell to delve into the intricacies of the tournament. A salient point of discussion revolves around the contentious issue of pitch preparation and its implications for teams seeking home advantage. The hosts explore the contrasting strategies employed by various franchises, mainly the dissatisfaction expressed by teams such as Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders

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49:43

Sixers and Spinners: IPL 2025's Round 1 Unwrapped

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2025/03/26

Hosts Benny and Mayank delve into the exhilarating realm of IPL 2025, encapsulating the fervor of cricket enthusiasts as we reflect upon the remarkable performances witnessed in the initial matches of the season. We commence by celebrating the culmination of our first century of episodes, a milestone that underscores our enduring passion for the sport. The discussion then transitions to notable players, such as Shreyas Iyer and Noor Ahmad, whose extraordinary displays have captivated audiences and

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01:02:59

Unraveling India's Triumph: A Deep Dive into the 2025...

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2025/03/11

A comprehensive analysis of the recently concluded 2025 Champions Trophy reveals the remarkable journey of Team India, culminating in their triumphant victory under the astute leadership of Rohit Sharma. Throughout the tournament, India displayed an unparalleled level of consistency, remaining unbeaten and demonstrating a depth of talent that has become the hallmark of contemporary Indian cricket. The hosts, Benny and Mayank, delve into various narratives emerging from the tournament, including the

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58:36

Cricket's Skill Revolution: Insights from Mayank and...

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2025/03/04

The conversation between host Mayank and guest Arnav Jain delves into the profound transformation of cricketing skills over the past two decades, illuminating how both batting and bowling techniques have evolved significantly. Arnav articulates the notion that the current cricketing landscape is markedly distinct from that of the early 2000s, primarily due to the emergence of new strategies, the influence of T20 formats, and the changing nature of pitches. They examine the implications of these

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01:09:19

Unveiling the Champions Trophy: Insights from Cricket...

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2025/02/19

The Champions Trophy is upon us, and in this episode, we delve into the intricacies of this prestigious tournament with a keen focus on the dynamics of the competing teams. Host Mayank engages in a substantive dialogue with Gaurav Tripathi, sub-editor at Cricket.com, as they explore the strengths and weaknesses of the various squads, dissecting the implications of their recent performances. The conversation highlights the significance of team compositions and the impact of player injuries,

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01:13:41

Bowled Over: Celebrating Ravichandran Ashwin's...

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2025/01/06

Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement from international cricket marks the end of an era for Indian cricket, and this episode delves deep into his illustrious career. The hosts Benny and Mayank, along with special guest Shayan, explore the nuances of Ashwin's contributions to the game, from his remarkable bowling feats to his strategic mind on the field. They discuss key moments from his career, including standout performances in pivotal matches and his unique approach to the game, which has often set

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01:07:11

Gully Gully - Behind the Scenes of the 2023 World...

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2024/12/23

This podcast episode features author Aditya Iyer discussing his book, "Gully Gully," which chronicles his experiences traveling across India during the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Iyer shares captivating anecdotes and insights into the remarkable performance of the Indian cricket team, highlighting that this squad boasted not only a stellar batting lineup but also an exceptionally talented bowling attack. He reflects on the unique atmosphere created by team leaders Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid, which

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01:00:05

Talking Cricket Analytics with Soham Sarkhel

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2024/11/04

CricViz senior broadcast analyst Soham Sarkhel joins The Last Wicket's Mayank to discuss his journey in cricket broadcasting, his roles with HawkEye and Cricviz, the evolution of technology within the sport and much more. Soham Sarkhel | Career highlight to get the chance to work with Ian Bishop and others in the comm box. What an absolute legend he is! This means the world... | InstagramSoham Sarkhel (@Soham_Sarkhel) / X

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01:01:48

Checking in on Pakistan Cricket with Assad

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2024/10/21

Special guest Assad (Assad (@CoverDriveCric) / X) is back on the Last Wicket to discuss the latest happenings in Pakistan cricket and what lies ahead. We talk about the constant upheavals, flailing performances, state of domestic cricket and much more.

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50:28

A Peek into the Indian Cricket Team's Engine - A Data...

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2024/08/26

Himanish is back to talk about his brief foray into working with Rahul Dravid and the Indian Men's Cricket team over a heady 23-month period.Himanish Ganjoo (@hganjoo_153) / XDeep Point | Himanish Ganjoo | Substack

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49:03

Ashwin Has The Streets

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2024/08/05

The Last Wicket duo is joined by founding member of the pod - Himanish to discuss Indian spin legend Ravi Ashwin's book "I Have The Streets - A Kutty Cricket Story". We discuss what the book reveals about what sets Ashwin apart from his peers, the perceptions about his attitude and constant innovations, what the future holds for Ashwin, and much more.Himanish Ganjoo (@hganjoo_153) / XI Have the Streets: A Kutti Cricket Story: Ashwin, R, Monga, Sidharth: 9780670094745: Amazon.com: Books

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57:31

Future of American Cricket with Aaman Patel

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2024/07/22

Special guest Aaaman Patel (Aaman Patel (@APSportsNews_) / X) joins The Last Wicket to talk through an eventful phase of cricket in the USA - the recent T20 World Cup and the ongoing second season of Major League Cricket. We talk about his journey to becoming a commentator in American cricket, the US team's campaign in the World Cup, the outlook for cricket in the USA, and much more.

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01:29:24

Cricket and Documentaries

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2024/06/10

The Last Wicket boys are joined by Prashant DP to discuss cricket documentaries - best, worst and everything in between. We discuss our personal favorites, the stories and agendas they contain, the relevance of documentaries in sports, and our wishlist for potential cricket documentaries.LinksPrashant DP (@prashantdptweet) / XPrashant DP – Medium

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01:15:01

The Battle for Cricket's Calendar in the Brave New World

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2024/05/06

Special guest Aryan Surana joins the Last Wicket duo to discuss the Future Tour Program (FTP), the impact of franchise cricket on the cricketing calendar, ideas for finding a balance between the economics of the game, franchise cricket, and international cricket. Bonus: some ranting on the Real Big Bash League aka IPL.LinksRe-defining cricket's calendar - Freehit's Blog (substack.com)Aryan Surana (@iamaryansurana) / X (twitter.com)

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01:16:35

Royal Challengers are Winners and Bazballers are...

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2024/04/01

The Last Wicket duo is joined by Kartik (@EliteCynic) once again - this time to break down the year in cricket so far. We discuss the recent England men's tour of India, RCB lifting winning their maiden title in the WPL, the BCCI contracts fracas, and the amusing Bangladesh-Sri Lanka rivalry.----------------------------------------Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/poemLicense code: MTA2KJIXYBZM7PF3https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-isLicense code:

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01:32:59

Shastri and Dravid - A Song of Fire and Ice

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2024/01/29

For the first episode of 2024, The Last Wicket duo are joined by Nikhil Popat aka @CricCrazyNiks to talk about the contrasting tenures of the Indian men's erstwhile and current coaches - Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid. We discuss their approaches to man-management, tactics and vision, their highs and lows, and what their stints mean for the immediate future of Indian cricket.

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01:18:32

2023 - A Look Back

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2023/12/25

The Last Wicket hosts discuss the highlights of cricketing action in 2023, including the continuing march of T20 leagues around the world, the progress of women's cricket, the eventful Men's Ashes series, India's stumble at the final hurdles in the WTC and World Cup, and much more.

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01:15:35

Australia, India and the Cup of Destiny

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2023/11/20

The Last Wicket duo is joined by alumnus Nish (@Cerebrohemius) and special guest Kartik (@elitecynic) to process the great big Australian upset as India went down at the (World Cup) final hurdle in Ahmedabad. We talk about the triumph of Australian grit over Indian excellence in the 2023 World Cup final, what's next for Team India, the standout performances of the tournament, and what the last few weeks indicate for the future of ODIs.

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48:28

A Dissection of Hitting Techniques with Stuart...

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2023/11/06

Host Mayank is joined by Sports Biomechanist Stuart McErlain-Naylor to break down his study on the relationship between hitting techniques and ball carry distance in cricket. They talk about the evolution of biomechanics in cricket, key parameters in assessing ball carry distance, differences between men's and women's cricket concerning biomechanics, how this can complement technical coaching and much more.LinksStuart’s YouTube channel: Stuart McErlain-Naylor - YouTubeScience of Cricket YouTube

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01:17:31

2023 Men's Cricket World Cup - A Pulse Check

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2023/10/24

The Last Wicket duo is joined by Kartik (@elitecynic) to discuss the early stages of the ongoing 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup. We discuss the best contests so far, the players that have surprised and impressed us the most, what the story of the World Cup has been so far, and who the likely semifinalists would be based on the early exchanges.LinkKartik on X (Twitter)

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