Gully Boys of Cricket
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsKeep cricket fair and simple. Gully Boys of Cricket features energy of global fans on key points in the game and is also a voice on sharing the 2019 World Cup Trophy. Open to all, come speak your mind on this chat. Now, in Season 2: The State of World Cricket.
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Diego Mentrida, Spanish Triathlete & a story of integrity & sportsmanship
November 24, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBOn September 13 2020, at Santander Triathlon, Spanish triathlete Diego Mentrida gave up his podium finish to British rival James Teagle who made an error at a turn, meters from the finish line. In a moment of supreme sportsmanship that caught attention of the world, Diego stopped so James can cross the finish line first. In this special episode, listen to Diego Mentrida talk to host Prakash Wadhwa, about that moment, finding balance between winning and sportsmanship, and making an all import...
Diego Mentrida, Spanish Triathlete & a story of integrity & sportsmanship
November 24, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBOn September 13 2020, at Santander Triathlon, Spanish triathlete Diego Mentrida gave up his podium finish to British rival James Teagle who made an error at a turn, meters from the finish line. In a moment of supreme sportsmanship that caught attention of the world, Diego stopped so James can cross the finish line first. In this special episode, listen to Diego Mentrida talk to host Prakash Wadhwa, about that moment, finding balance between winning and sportsmanship, and making an all import...
Tied Super Overs, Ind-Pak relations, & Indian leadership
November 03, 2020 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWhat do tied super overs at IPL in presence of leaders Anil Kumble and Kumar Sangakara signify? Why is Zimbabwe coach Lalchand Rajput pulled away from Pakistan tour, shouldn't this be a question asked by the ICC? Does ICC exist in the power position that it should as a governing body? & a discussion on role of India in leading cricket. Host Prakash Wadhwa is joined by Darshit Pandya (NZ), Sapan Dholakia (Ind), and Tyrelle Audain (Trinidad) in this freewheeling conversation.
Novak Djokovic in Tennis vs New Zealand in Cricket
September 17, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWhat is the purpose of having rules in sports? Are there instances where common sense can override the rules? Join host Prakash Wadhwa as he talks with Aaron Kumar, #sharethetrophy leader and an ardent Tennis fan, who brings a very interesting talk on Novak Djokovic disqualification from the US open, and draws a parallel to the World Cup Final result of 2019.
Mark Ramprakash thought New Zealand won!!
September 04, 2020 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.53 MBHost Prakash Wadhwa and #ShareTheTrophy leader Aaron Kumar discuss the relevance of common sense and satisfaction in defining history. Aaron brings forth couple elements from recent news, Mark Ramprakash, ex England player, thought New Zealand won when #CWC19 final was tied. Also, ICC reversal of a Pakistan-England Test match result from 2006 provides an important parallel to correcting 2019 World Cup result.
Mark Ramprakash thought New Zealand won!!
September 04, 2020 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.53 MBHost Prakash Wadhwa and #ShareTheTrophy leader Aaron Kumar discuss the relevance of common sense and satisfaction in defining history. Aaron brings forth couple elements from recent news, Mark Ramprakash, ex England player, thought New Zealand won when #CWC19 final was tied. Also, ICC reversal of a Pakistan-England Test match result from 2006 provides an important parallel to correcting 2019 World Cup result.
Why Women's ODI World Cup in New Zealand Postponed?
August 29, 2020 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MB'Inability of the players to be match ready" reason cited by ICC for postponing Women's ODI World Cup in New Zealand. Host Prakash Wadhwa along with Darshit Pandya from New Zealand ponder on any genuine reasons for the postponement, and the message this sends to value of women's game relative to men's game.
An opportunity for ICC to unite cricket community, #ShareTheTrophy
August 29, 2020 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.58 MBA World Cup result remains unfair, handling of the situation remains questionable, fans have time and again shown their resentment with #CWC19 result, but ICC remains silent since a Big Two team was awarded the trophy, how clean is the game at the end? Host Prakash Wadhwa and #ShareTheTrophy leader Darshit Pandya discuss the opportunity that lies in front of ICC to unite the cricket community by addressing a result that is obviously not clean.
An opportunity for ICC to unite cricket community, #ShareTheTrophy
August 29, 2020 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.58 MBA World Cup result remains unfair, handling of the situation remains questionable, fans have time and again shown their resentment with #CWC19 result, but ICC remains silent since a Big Two team was awarded the trophy, how clean is the game at the end? Host Prakash Wadhwa and #ShareTheTrophy leader Darshit Pandya discuss the opportunity that lies in front of ICC to unite the cricket community by addressing a result that is obviously not clean.
Why Women's ODI World Cup in New Zealand Postponed?
August 29, 2020 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MB'Inability of the players to be match ready" reason cited by ICC for postponing Women's ODI World Cup in New Zealand. Host Prakash Wadhwa along with Darshit Pandya from New Zealand ponder on any genuine reasons for the postponement, and the message this sends to value of women's game relative to men's game.
#ShareTheTrophy & the Subcontinent Fans
August 22, 2020 02:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBHost Prakash Wadhwa along with #ShareTheTrophy leader Aaron Kumar discuss key observations from World Cup final anniversary. How telling is the choice to stay silent of star players on the anniversary? Fans are beginning to question integrity of that result, how good is that for the game? The importance of inspiring generations, Eoin Morgan agreed the result in unfair, the role of subcontinent fans towards justice for #CWC19 final & more.
#ShareTheTrophy & the Subcontinent Fans
August 22, 2020 02:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBHost Prakash Wadhwa along with #ShareTheTrophy leader Aaron Kumar discuss key observations from World Cup final anniversary. How telling is the choice to stay silent of star players on the anniversary? Fans are beginning to question integrity of that result, how good is that for the game? The importance of inspiring generations, Eoin Morgan agreed the result in unfair, the role of subcontinent fans towards justice for #CWC19 final & more.
India and England are the Big Two
August 21, 2020 03:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBAre India and England the developing Big Two of cricket? Is Australia falling out of the Big Three power position? Host Prakash Wadhwa along with Aaron Kumar from England discuss the lessons on state of world cricket we are learning from the bio-secure English summer.
India and England are the Big Two
August 21, 2020 03:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBAre India and England the developing Big Two of cricket? Is Australia falling out of the Big Three power position? Host Prakash Wadhwa along with Aaron Kumar from England discuss the lessons on state of world cricket we are learning from the bio-secure English summer.
A key moment for the game
August 12, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.65 MBA world cup is postponed by ICC & IPL 2020 has a green signal. How important is this moment for the game and its power dynamics? Host Prakash Wadhwa along with Darshit Pandya and Sapan Dholakia discuss this moment and India's role in providing a balanced leadership.
A key moment for the game
August 12, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.65 MBA world cup is postponed by ICC & IPL 2020 has a green signal. How important is this moment for the game and its power dynamics? Host Prakash Wadhwa along with Darshit Pandya and Sapan Dholakia discuss this moment and India's role in providing a balanced leadership.
Ep 30: The Next set of FAB 4
August 07, 2020 01:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBWho are most likely to be in a future set of Fab 4? Does the present set of Fab4 need an expansion? Join host Prakash Wadhwa along with Robin Rounder and Priyansh Chandra from India as each bring forth their own selection of players for a future set of Fab 4.
Ep 29: Cricket can't be a vehicle for a few
July 09, 2020 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBCan cricket afford to be a vehicle for a few in times of crisis? With cricket tours and schedules out of balance, where is ICC as a balancing power of the game? Should there be more talk on equality within the game? Aaron Kumar from England brings out powerful points on fairness, equality and #sharethetrophy in this conversation with host Prakash Wadhwa. #ENGvWI
Ep 28: Story of T20 World Cup, IPL, Big Three, & the ICC
June 17, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIf IPL was not an option, would we consider postponing T20 World Cup? How much power does ICC have as a governing body? IPL with Indian players only? World cricket at neutral venues Down Under free from Corona? Join host Prakash Wadhwa along with Darshit Pandya (New Zealand) and Sapan Dholakia (India) on this freewheeling conversation on underlying currents of power in world of cricket.
Ep 27: England shares a Trophy at Lord's
May 28, 2020 02:00 - 6 minutes - 4.86 MBDid you know England shared an ODI trophy at Lord's after a tied final? Did you know this ignited England's greatest cricket summer and 2005 Ashes? Aaron Kumar from England shares this memory of a strikingly similar match to 2019 World cup final in this conversation with host Prakash Wadhwa.
Ep 27: England shares a Trophy at Lord's
May 28, 2020 02:00 - 6 minutes - 4.86 MBDid you know England shared an ODI trophy at Lord's after a tied final? Did you know this ignited England's greatest cricket summer and 2005 Ashes? Aaron Kumar from England shares this memory of a strikingly similar match to 2019 World cup final in this conversation with host Prakash Wadhwa.
Ep 26: Fairness in times of Corona Crisis
May 28, 2020 02:00 - 11 minutes - 8.21 MBAaron Kumar from England brings in important theme of fairness in Corona crisis with West Indian summer tour to England as an example. Is cricket ready to restart or is it the broadcast deals forcing the restart button? How fair is IPL in place of WT20 for the smaller nations? How fair on players and families to be quarantined in foreign lands for weeks? Join host Prakash Wadhwa and Aaron on this important subject of humanity in times of crisis.
Ep 26: Fairness in times of Corona
May 28, 2020 02:00 - 11 minutes - 8.21 MBAaron Kumar from England brings in important theme of fairness in Corona crisis with West Indian summer tour to England as an example. Is cricket ready to restart or is it the broadcast deals forcing the restart button? How fair is IPL in place of WT20 for the smaller nations? How fair on players and families to be quarantined in foreign lands for weeks? Join host Prakash Wadhwa and Aaron on this important subject of humanity in times of crisis.
Ep 25: Virat or Rohit as captain?
May 26, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.9 MBIn this part 2 of conversation on Virat Kohli's captaincy era and India's global trophy drought, host Prakash Wadhwa along with Priyansh Chandra, Robin Rounder and Vikalp Thakor, discuss India's leadership options post-Corona. Can India afford having different captains for different formats? How long do we see Virat's era lasting?
Ep 25: Virat or Rohit as captain?
May 26, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.9 MBIn this part 2 of conversation on Virat Kohli's captaincy era and India's global trophy drought, host Prakash Wadhwa along with Priyansh Chandra, Robin Rounder and Vikalp Thakor, discuss India's leadership options post-Corona. Can India afford having different captains for different formats? How long do we see Virat's era lasting?
Ep 24: Kohli's Captaincy Era & India's Trophy Drought
May 22, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBHow would you want to remember Virat Kohli's captaincy era? Is Virat's captaincy plan on track despite being one of the most successful captains of all time? Do the controversies around team management have a role in trophy drought? What is the yardstick for appropriately backing a player? Host Prakash Wadhwa is joined by Priyansh Chandra and Robin Rounder from India and Vikalp Thakor from the US, in a freewheeling conversation on India's lack of global trophies over the past 6 years and Vir...
Ep 24: Kohli's Captaincy Era & India's Trophy Drought
May 22, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBHow would you want to remember Virat Kohli's captaincy era? Is Virat's captaincy plan on track despite being one of the most successful captains of all time? Do the controversies around team management have a role in trophy drought? What is the yardstick for appropriately backing a player? Host Prakash Wadhwa is joined by Priyansh Chandra and Robin Rounder from India and Vikalp Thakor from the US, in a freewheeling conversation on India's lack of global trophies over the past 6 years and Vir...
Ep 23: Super Over Toss, another uncontrollable at #CWC19 Final
May 22, 2020 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.31 MBWe talk of questionable umpiring, we talk of boundary count at #CWC19 final, but in these bigger controversies we forget that there was no toss at the super over either. While global T20 leagues that provided super over - boundary count to ICC, were starting to use toss at the super over, how did ICC miss it for a 50 over game? Join host Prakash Wadhwa along and #sharethetrophy advocate Darshit Pandya sharing the super over research that highlights the importance of toss and yet another unco...
Ep 23: Super Over Toss, another uncontrollable at #CWC19 Final
May 22, 2020 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.31 MBWe talk of questionable umpiring, we talk of boundary count at #CWC19 final, but in these bigger controversies we forget that there was no toss at the super over either. While global T20 leagues that provided super over - boundary count to ICC, were starting to use toss at the super over, how did ICC miss it for a 50 over game? Join host Prakash Wadhwa along and #sharethetrophy advocate Darshit Pandya sharing the super over research that highlights the importance of toss and yet another unco...
Ep 23: Super Over toss missed #CWC19 Final
May 22, 2020 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.31 MBWe talk of questionable umpiring, we talk of boundary count at #CWC19 final, but in these bigger controversies we forget that there was no toss at the super over either. While global T20 leagues that provided super over - boundary count to ICC, were starting to use toss at the super over, how did ICC miss it for a 50 over game? Join host Prakash Wadhwa along and #sharethetrophy advocate Darshit Pandya sharing the super over research that highlights the importance of toss and yet another unco...
Ep 22: Something is fishy about the #CWC19 final
May 08, 2020 03:00 - 5 minutes - 3.49 MBWhat is one result in history that you would like to change? What is one memory you would like to erase? ICC asks for fan opinion but ignores the overwhelming emotion of fans on #CWC19 final. Clearly, it raises question of integrity, and leaves one wondering if there is a bigger story to the World Cup final? Catch Darshit Pandya in conversation with host Prakash Wadhwa.
Ep 22: ICC ignores Fan Voice
May 08, 2020 03:00 - 5 minutes - 3.49 MBWhat is one result in history that you would like to change? What is one memory you would like to erase? ICC asks for fan opinion but ignores the overwhelming emotion of fans on #CWC19 final. Clearly, it raises question of integrity, and leaves one wondering if there is a bigger story to the World Cup final? Catch Darshit Pandya in conversation with host Prakash Wadhwa.
Ep 22: ICC ignores Fan Voice on #CWC19
May 08, 2020 03:00 - 5 minutes - 3.49 MBWhat is one result in history that you would like to change? What is one memory you would like to erase? ICC asks for fan opinion but ignores the overwhelming emotion of fans on #CWC19 final. Clearly, it raises question of integrity, and leaves one wondering if there is a bigger story to the World Cup final? Catch Darshit Pandya in conversation with host Prakash Wadhwa.
Ep 22: Is there a bigger story to #CWC19 result?
May 08, 2020 03:00 - 5 minutes - 3.48 MBWhat is one result in history that you would like to change? What is one memory you would like to erase? ICC asks for fan opinion but ignores the overwhelming emotion of fans on #CWC19 final. Clearly, it raises question of integrity, and leaves one wondering if there is a bigger story to the World Cup final? Catch Darshit Pandya in conversation with host Prakash Wadhwa.
Ep 21: Tie-Breakers, Cricket vs Tennis
May 02, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.13 MBDoes cricket need tie-breakers at all? Isn't tie a genuine result in the game of cricket? What can Tennis and Football tell cricket about tie-breakers? Join Aaron Kumar with host Prakash Wadhwa in this final part of a 3 part conversation on #CWC19 side stories including discussion on dead-ball rule, the role of MCC in the game, #KumarDharmasena part of MCC, & #SpiritOfCricket.
Ep 21: Tie-Breakers, Cricket vs Tennis
May 02, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.13 MBDoes cricket need tie-breakers at all? Isn't tie a genuine result in the game of cricket? What can Tennis and Football tell cricket about tie-breakers? Join Aaron Kumar with host Prakash Wadhwa in this final part of a 3 part conversation on #CWC19 side stories including discussion on dead-ball rule, the role of MCC in the game, #KumarDharmasena part of MCC, & #SpiritOfCricket.
Ep 20: MCC, Rules & Spirit of Cricket
May 01, 2020 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.7 MBWhat is MCC and its role in cricket? Umpire Kumar Dharmasena, part of MCC cricket committee, and spirit of cricket? In this part 2 of developing stories from World Cup final, join Aaron Kumar and host Prakash Wadhwa on fine balance of rules and spirit of cricket.
Ep 20: MCC, Rules & Spirit of Cricket
May 01, 2020 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.7 MBWhat is MCC and its role in cricket? Umpire Kumar Dharmasena, part of MCC cricket committee, and spirit of cricket? In this part 2 of developing stories from World Cup final, join Aaron Kumar and host Prakash Wadhwa on fine balance of rules and spirit of cricket.
Ep 19: CWC19: Dead Ball & Jofra's Medal
April 29, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MBStokes' deflection at #CWC19 final and dead ball? Credibility of England's title if that rule is changed? Story of Jofra's lost and then found medal. Catch Aaron Kumar from England with a wise perspective as he joins host Prakash Wadhwa on important & developing stories on 2019 World Cup final.
Ep 19: CWC19: Dead Ball & Jofra's Medal
April 29, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MBStokes' deflection at #CWC19 final and dead ball? Credibility of England's title if that rule is changed? Story of Jofra's lost and then found medal. Catch Aaron Kumar from England with a wise perspective as he joins host Prakash Wadhwa on important & developing stories on 2019 World Cup final.
Ep 18: IPL 2020 & Value of Fan Voice
April 20, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWith IPL 2020 and WT20 on hold, Darshit Pandya from New Zealand and Sapan Dholakia from India join host Prakash Wadhwa to discuss the probability of these two big events and also talk the value of fan voice. Can IPL utilize the T20 World Cup window? Can IPL happen with Indian players only? Can Sky Sports replay of World Cup final be an opportunity for balanced review by England? Is ICC social media platform one way or two way communication? Do ICC leaders really listen to the pulse of fans o...
Ep 17: The End of Kolpak Era
April 11, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBWhat was the Kolpak deal? What made it so popular with the South African players? What does the end of Kolpak era mean for South African cricket? Host Prakash Wadhwa is joined by Priyansh Chandra who educates us on matters related to Kolpak.
Ep 17: The End of Kolpak Era
April 11, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBWhat was the Kolpak deal? What made it so popular with the South African players? What does the end of Kolpak era mean for South African cricket? Host Prakash Wadhwa is joined by Priyansh Chandra who educates us on matters related to Kolpak.
Ep 16: #ShareTheTrophy Voice to ICC & Feelings from New Zealand
March 26, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIs the World Cup final a question mark on rules or integrity of the game? What about the faith of fans in the game? How does New Zealand feel about the events so far? How about 2 years each with the trophy? Why is ICC running away from the result? Join host Prakash Wadhwa along with Aaron Kumar, Darshit Pandya and Sonia from around the world on a comprehensive take on integrity, faith, #sharethetrophy, and suggestions for ICC to handle history in a reasonable way. Podcast video on YouTube at...
Ep 16: #ShareTheTrophy Voice to ICC & Feelings from New Zealand
March 26, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIs the World Cup final a question mark on rules or integrity of the game? What about the faith of fans in the game? How does New Zealand feel about the events so far? How about 2 years each with the trophy? Why is ICC running away from the result? Join host Prakash Wadhwa along with Aaron Kumar, Darshit Pandya and Sonia from around the world on a comprehensive take on integrity, faith, #sharethetrophy, and suggestions for ICC to handle history in a reasonable way. Podcast video on YouTube at...
Ep 15: India at the end of a tough NZ Tour
March 21, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBWhat explains India’s failures in New Zealand? Did the Test tour take the team forward or backward? Which is the best traveling side in the world at the moment? Pant or Saha? Is Indian team management handling the players well? Host Prakash Wadhwa is joined by Priyansh Chandra, Sridhar Bhamidi and Vikalp Thakur in discussing India's lack of fight in New Zealand, ICC's lack of resolve to have a semi final game at the ICC women's T20 World Cup & more.
Ep 15: India at the end of a tough NZ Tour
March 21, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBWhat explains India’s failures in New Zealand? Did the Test tour take the team forward or backward? Which is the best traveling side in the world at the moment? Pant or Saha? Is Indian team management handling the players well? Host Prakash Wadhwa is joined by Priyansh Chandra, Sridhar Bhamidi and Vikalp Thakur in discussing India's lack of fight in New Zealand, ICC's lack of resolve to have a semi final game at the ICC women's T20 World Cup & more.
Ep 14: AUS-NZ Test Series Review, NZ Perspective
January 11, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBBeing super inspiring sports people, why aren’t New Zealand stars the superstars of world cricket yet? Host Prakash Wadhwa and special guest Michael Wagener discuss the New Zealand Test performance in Australia and questions that face the team at the end of a tough tour. Was 0-3 score line expected? What went wrong? What does it mean for the upcoming home series against India? Is this Wagner version 3.0? The case of Raval vs Blundell & more.
Ep 14: AUS-NZ Test Series Review, NZ Perspective
January 11, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBBeing super inspiring sports people, why aren’t New Zealand stars the superstars of world cricket yet? Host Prakash Wadhwa and special guest Michael Wagener discuss the New Zealand Test performance in Australia and questions that face the team at the end of a tough tour. Was 0-3 score line expected? What went wrong? What does it mean for the upcoming home series against India? Is this Wagner version 3.0? The case of Raval vs Blundell & more.
EP 13: MS Dhoni and Sarfaraz Ahmed
January 03, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBHow respectful is the voice of selectors on MS Dhoni's future? What happened with Sarfaraz's captaincy of Pakistan all of a sudden? Host Prakash Wadhwa and featured voice Priyansh Chandra discuss the similarities with Sarfaraz and Dhoni's state of things and question lot of the decision making around them. Can Dhoni be India's number 4 batsman? Why not a farewell game for Dhoni? Why not a clear exit strategy for legends of the game? Why Azhar Ali at the help for Pakistan? Why Babar Azam now?...