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In our weekly show we present to you the latest happenings from the world of cricket, Get you closer to some of the most extraordinary minds who will take us all beyond the technical and much closer to the many sides of the beautiful game. It’s time for Season 3 of the CricketNews.com podcast and this time our focus will be on IPL 2021. In this season we will bring you all you need to know about the venues, the format, teams that look good, teams that could struggle and more!
Join in, every Friday evening at 5 PM IST to dive into your weekly fix of the news and some wonderful anecdotes and insights from the world of cricket! Jingle voice courtesy: Tony Greig on air the official broadcasters during India v Australia’s ‘desert storm’ match
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S3 E1: IPL 2021 Season Preview
It’s time for Season 3 of the podcast and in this episode, we bring you all you need to know about the venues, the format, teams that look good, teams that could struggle and more!
S3 E2: ‘Finn’fare; Maxwell v Maxwell & Predictions for Week 1
We kick things of with a preview of the opening game between Mumbai and Bangalore.
And then, take a look at Week 1 – the key matches to look forward to, key players to watch out for and the mouth-watering match-ups that lie ahead in the opening week!
S3 E3: Last Ball Thrills & Rusty Teams in Week 1 + Double Headers Coming in Week 2
Join Sandipan, Abhishek & Sumedhh to chat about Rajasthan’s thrillers in Mumbai to low and slow games in Chennai – Week 1 has been predictable and unpredictable at the same time.
And also, a preview of what’s to come in Week 2 – including the beginning of double headers in midweek and weekends meaning day games are back and more!
S3 E4: Is the Top 4 set already?! + Changes in venues in Week 3
Sumedhh welcomes the boys yet again on this edition of the podcast to review week 2 including RCB and CSK’s performances that have taken them to the top of the table, chat about the clear gulf between the top four and bottom four, and debate whether this will be the top four we will end up with!
And preview Week 3 which involves the change of venues to Ahmedabad & Delhi – the implications, conditions involves, and predictions!
S3 E5: IPL 2021 can continue by taking on more responsibility
Sumedhh welcomes Guy Walker on the podcast along with News Editor Abhishek Mukherjee & Principal Correspondent Sandipan Banerjee to discuss the debate around the continuation of the 2021 Season of the IPL.
The boys discuss the outrage on social, the perspective of players, and what can the broadcast do to make a difference including broadcasting helpline numbers, brand alignments with resources & messages in regional languages.
S3 E6: Rescheduling, Safe Travels & Stadiums as COVID facilities
Sumedhh welcomes Principal Correspondent Sandipan Banerjee to discuss the POSTPONEMENT OF IPL 2021 – the consequences, immediate steps needed to wrap up and going forward.
S3 E7: The logistical nightmare ahead of IPL 2021 pt.2 & T20 World Cup
Sumedhh welcomes News Editor Abhishek Mukherjee & Principal Correspondent Sandipan Banerjee to discuss a potential second half of the IPL in the UAE, logistical nightmare that lies ahead to manage to the IPL and the T20 World Cup for ICC and BCCI and more.
Does it make sense to host it in the UK or does UAE makes more sense?
How can they host both and ensure that quarantine, rest and practice matches can all happen?
Tons of questions and we decode them all!
S3 E8: Self-belief & Skill Set – Uncapped Indian Players Have it all!
Sumedhh is joined by News Editor Abhishek Mukherjee & Principal Correspondent Sandipan Banerjee to pick the trio’s most impressive youngsters from IPL 2021.
The trio discuss about Chetan Sakaria, Devdutt Padikkal, Harshal Patel & Avesh Khan – youngsters that lit up the tournament with their incredible self confidence & tremendous skill set +
Chat about how these young players come up the ranks in modern times and target the IPL as much as they target an India cap.
S3 E9: Latest News On IPL 2021 Part 2 + Surprise Picks In Our XI!
Sumedhh is joined by News Editor Abhishek Mukherjee & Principal Correspondent Sandipan Banerjee and the trio discuss the latest developments on the possible holding of IPL in England – which might or might not need the test series being pushed or postponed.
Is UAE the ideal place to host part 2 of the IPL? The boys do think so.
And to conclude, they pick #TheCNPodcast ‘ XI of the season so far – which involves a BIG debate on who would bat at no.7 AND the hunt for a captain!