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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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44:45

State of ODI Cricket with Yash Jha

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2023/09/25

ESPNcricinfo producer/presenter Yash Jha joins host Mayank for a chat on the state of ODI cricket today. Topics of discussion include its relevance, declining games and tournaments, scheduling challenges and future of the format.LinkYash Jha (@jhayash) / X (twitter.com)

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53:19

Different Class: The Untold Story of English Cricket

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2023/09/11

Historian Duncan Stone chats with host Mayank about this recent book - Different Class: The Untold Story of English Cricket. This book was shortlisted for the Cricket Writers Club 'Book of the Year' 2022 and the Sunday Times Sports Book Awards 'Cricket Book of the Year' 2023.“A modern-day John Arlott: uncomfortable but indispensable reading for those who love cricket but may so far have avoided Duncan Stone’s vital home truths about the game.” - Peter Hain, former chairman of the Stop the Seventy

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40:30

Howdy, Cricket - Major League Cricket in the USA

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2023/08/21

Freelance cricket journalist Cameron Ponsonby joins host Mayank to chat about all things MLC. The two discuss the success of the inaugural edition of the tournament, his role with the Washington Freedoms, areas for improvement, and what the future holds for the fledgling league.LinkCameron Ponsonby (@cameronponsonby) / X--------------------------------------------------Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hlfmn/yangLicense code: TCHXJRSQ50WL7THS

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37:44

The Zimbabwe Story

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2023/07/10

Zimbabwe cricket journo Adam Theo joins The Last Wicket to discuss Zimbabwe's recent stirring performances, the impact of Dave Houghton and senior players on the upswing in results, what cricket means to the country, and what the future holds for Zimbabwe cricket.LinksAdam Theo🇿🇼🏏 (@AdamTheofilatos) / Twitter

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01:13:55

India's WTC Woes - A Special with the Armchair...

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2023/06/19

TLW Host Mayank guests on the Armchair Cricket Podcast to discuss the recently concluded WTC final with host Ajit. They review India's performance, selection questions and Shubman Gill's discontent, while also taking a look at the ongoing Ashes and contract brouhaha over in New Zealand cricket.Links🏏Armchair Cricket Podcast 🎧 • A podcast on Spotify for PodcastersArmchair Cricket Podcast (@ArmchairCricPod) / Twitter

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01:10:21

12 Balls of IPL Mayhem - A Deconstruction

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2023/05/01

The Last Wicket takes a ball-by-ball look at the last overs of the Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants games in the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League.

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01:09:44

The Miracle Makers - A Book Review with Tareque Laskar

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2023/04/17

Tareque Laskar joins The Last Wicket gang to discuss the new book authored by Bharat Sundaresan and Gaurav Joshi - The Miracle Makers. We discussed some fascinating anecdotes from the book, the relationship between the authors and the Indian team which resulted in remarkable insights, the young talents that shaped an unlikely win overseen by a battled-hardened team management, and where this test series stands in the pantheon of the game's history.LinksAmazon.com: The Miracle Makers: Indian

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49:39

Radha Talks Ball - The Women's Premier League

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2023/04/03

Freelance journalist and founder of She Talks Ball - Radha Lath Gupta joins The Last Wicket to break down the inaugural Women's Premier League. We talk about the historic occasion and resulting fan engagement throughout the tournament, the contrasting fortunes of the Indian players and the overseas stars, the lessons learned by rising domestic talents, what the future holds for the WPL, and much more.LinksRadha🧣 (@radhalathgupta) / TwitterShe Talks Ball - YouTubePlease subscribe and share the

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01:03:39

Coaching Beyond: R Sridhar’s Days with the Indian...

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2023/03/20

Host Mayank is joined by Kartik Kannan (contributor at Cricket.com) to discuss former India fielding coach R Sridhar's recent book - Coaching Beyond. They discuss fascinating anecdotes from Sridhar, his impact on India's fielding during his tenure, the team-up with Ravi Shastri and Bharat Arun, and what the book will be remembered for in the years to come.LinksKartik Kannan (@kartik_kannan) / TwitterBuy COACHING BEYOND: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team Book Online at Low Prices in India

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01:05:28

Sultan - Wasim Akram's Memoir

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2023/03/06

Assad Hasnain joins The Last Wicket to discuss Wasim Akram's new book - Sultan. We discuss if the book has had any impact on Akram's legacy and Pakistan cricket, the revelations from it - both surprising and unsurprising, what the dynamics between Akram and his contemporaries tells us about the challenges that the Pakistani team of that era had to overcome, both internal and external.LinksAssad (@LeftArmAround) / TwitterAmazon.com: Sultan: A Memoir eBook : Akram, Wasim, Haigh, Gideon: Kindle

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01:00:55

Of Small Town Heroes and National Captains - Kapil...

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2023/02/20

Veteran writer and journalist Ayaz Memon joins The Last Wicket to talk about two legends of Indian cricket: Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. We discuss the imprint they left on the teams they led, their journeys from humble beginnings to World Cup winning captains, the personal traits that set them apart and what their tenures can advise current and future captains of the Indian teams.Links Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) / Twitter --- Send in a voice message:

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52:40

What Lies Ahead for South Africa

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2023/02/06

Writer and story-teller CS Chiwanza joins host Mayank to discuss cricket in South Africa - the talent pool in the country, varying performances across formats, the role of the cricket administration in improving team performance, and the latest T20 league in South Africa. Links C. S Chiwanza (@CSChiwanza) / Twitter Stumped! | C. S Chiwanza | Substack --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lastwicket/message Support this podcast:

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01:04:38

What's Up, Pakistan?

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2023/01/09

Cover Drive podcast's Assad Jaffer joins The Last Wicket hosts to talk Pakistan cricket. We spoke about Pakistan's recent struggles in test cricket, the rollercoaster experience that is being a Pakistan fan, the return of Sarfaraz Ahmed (and Shahid Afridi), and of course the epic duel between Ramiz Raja and Najam Sethi. Links Assad (@CoverDriveCric) / Twitter Cover Drive Podcast - YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lastwicket/message Support this

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01:10:54

Talking Under-19 Women's Cricket with Daniel Beswick

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2023/01/02

Daniel Beswick - Co-Founder of Emerging Cricket, and Digital and Editorial content contributor for the ICC - joins The Last Wicket to talk all things Under 19 Women's Cricket. We discuss why we should be excited about the first edition of the ongoing under 19 women's World Cup, the emerging cricketing talent in Indonesia and Rwanda, the participation of senior cricketers in the under 19 World Cup, and even the rising incidence of bowlers running out batsmen at the non-striker's

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40:22

In the Batting Booth with Toby Radford

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2022/11/28

Highly acclaimed international batting coach Toby Radford joins Mayank for a batting workshop to discuss his transition from player to coach, coaching approach specialized for youngsters compared to experienced hands, mixing net sessions with skills training, his work with the 2012 T20 World Cup winning West Indies team and much more. Links Toby Radford (@TobyRadford1) / Twitter Toby Radford's Online Batting Booth (tobyradfordcricketcoaching.com) Toby's new book - Getting to grips ---

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39:12

Lunch with Lee

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2022/11/14

Former Australian cricketer Shane Lee joins The Last Wicket to chat about his new podcast series "Lunch with Lee", the evolution of mental health awareness in cricket over the years, Australia's T20 woes and much more. Links Shane Lee (@atlunchwithlee) / Twitter Welcome to Lunch with Lee SIX AND OUT- Can't Bowl Can't Throw - YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lastwicket/message Support this podcast:

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44:10

Talking Cricket Structure in India with Jamie Alter

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2022/11/07

The Last Wicket team is joined by the multi-talented Jamie Alter (journalist, writer, actor, YouTuber, anchor and so on) for an in-depth conversation on the structure of cricket in India. We discuss the pathways from clubs and academies to domestic teams, the structure of school cricket in various regions of the country, how the IPL has changed the landscape for budding cricketers, and so much more. Links Jamie Alter 😷 🇮🇳 (@alter_jamie) / Twitter Jamie Alter - YouTube Jaime Alter - The True

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48:42

Fast Bowling Masterclass with Ian Pont

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2022/10/17

Former player and fast bowling coach Ian Pont joins Mayank take a deep dive into the art of fast bowling and discuss the 4-tent peg approach that Pont pioneered, it's effect on speed and reducing the rate of injuries, and the evolution of technique in fast bowling. Pont also discusses his experience of working with all types of bowlers, ranging from Shoaib Akhtar to Harshal Patel, including his stints with the Netherlands and Bangladesh teams. Links Ian Pont 🇬🇧 (@Ponty100mph) / Twitter The

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42:21

Talking Biomechanics in Cricket

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2022/10/03

Human Movement specialist and Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics - Dr. Paul Felton joins host Mayank for a freewheeling discussion on the role of biomechanics in cricket. Paul talks about how he got hooked into cricket, the difference in biomechanics between the men’s and women’s game, the acceptance of cricket biomechanics at the international level, and much more. Links The Cricket Biomechanist (@TheCricketBiom) / Twitter Paul Felton (drpaulfelton.com) Four Tent Pegs Visual.pdf (cricket.com.au) ---

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43:26

The Art of Wicket Keeping

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2022/09/05

ECB Level 3 Advanced Coach Josh Sivier joins host Mayank for a deep dive on all things related to wicket keeping. We discuss the importance of feet movement for keepers, grabbing takes down the leg side, what the best wicket keepers do on a consistent basis, and much more. Follow Josh on Twitter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lastwicket/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lastwicket/supportPlease subscribe and share the

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