Never on the Backfoot: A Podcast

26. 'The Gabba Fortress' breached: Analysis of the 4th test ft. Australia and India

On Dec 19: India 36 all out On Jan 19: India win series. 2-1. The Gabba Fortress breached. This episode is all about the last and final test played at the Gabba in Brisbane. A fearless India pulled off an improbable and exhilarating three-wicket win over Australia in the fourth Test to claim the series 2-1 and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane. This episode features Neha discussing the anticipation surrounding the squad, Will Puckovski’s injury, Labuchagne’s brilliant 100, Nataraj...

25. The Psychology of Cricket: An exclusive interview with Sahen Gupta (Part 2)

Never on the Backfoot is proud to collaborate with Sahen Gupta, a Sport & Performance Psychologist and Founder of Discovery Sport & Performance Labs. He is currently on an assignment with the Scotland U19 National Cricket Team in the upcoming for the ICC 2021-22 U19 World Cup and has worked with various Premier League Clubs in the UK and Team Great Britain Tennis to name a few. Part 2 is all about the 'cricket mind' and developing an elite performance. This part witnesses us largely discussin...

25. The Psychology of Cricket: An Exclusive Interview with Sahen Gupta (Part 1)

Never on the Backfoot is proud to collaborate with Sahen Gupta, a Sport & Performance Psychologist and Founder of Discovery Sport & Performance Labs. He is currently on an assignment with the Scotland U19 National Cricket Team in the upcoming for the ICC 2021-22 U19 World Cup and has worked with various Premier League Clubs in the UK and Team GB Tennis to name a few. Part 1 is all about the mental aspect of players during the pandemic. It witnesses us largely talking about his early roots, h...

24. A Story of Grit and Determination: The Great Sydney Draw (2020/21)

This episode is all about India’s legendary draw vs Australia in this very exciting Border Gavaskar Trophy. This match will forever be etched in our memory for the sheer grit and determination displayed by the Indians and so much more to reflect on. This episode features Neha discussing the pre-test fiasco, Australia's 1st innings, Steve Smith’s delightful knock, India’s bowling, India's fielding, the might debutants-Puckovski and Saini, India’s batting in their 1st innings, Australia’s confi...

23. Reliving India's historic win on Boxing Day vs Australia- Review of the 2nd Test

This episode is all about India's exceptional win vs Australia in the 2nd Boxing Day test match. This was certainly a special win considering how we were handed a humiliating loss in the 1st test getting bundled out for 36. This win was a reassurance that there is still so much more to this side and for those writing off India were just being hasty and underestimating this class side. This episode features Neha discussing India’s record on Boxing Day test matches, a snippet on the history of ...

22. Analysis of the 1st Test- India v/s Australia (Part 2) ft. Achal and Neha

Never on the Backfoot Podcast is proud to collaborate with Achal Gunjal to deliberate and analyse the 1st Test match between Australia and India in this Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020/21. This 2nd part will largely deal with if Saha is the best wicketkeeper option, Shami’s debilitating injury, Ashwin’s performance with the ball, Jadeja’s role, Kohli’s absence, the constant cutting and chopping, Gill, an answer to our middle order, KL’s Rahul, the best fir at what position. Additionally, we also...

22. Analysis of the 1st Test- India vs Australia (Part 1) ft. Achal and Neha

Never on the Backfoot Podcast is proud to collaborate with Achal Gunjal to deliberate and analyse the 1st Test match between Australia and India in this Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020/21. We cover a wide range of topics and start off with a heartfelt chat about his passion for the game and then dive deep into Prithvi Shaw’s disappointing outings, Mayank Agarwal’s lacklustre performances, Australia’s batting collapse in the 1st innings, decoding India’s disastrous 2nd innings, analysis of the sur...

21. Analysis of the India vs Australia ODI and T20 series (2020/21) ft. Rumaan and Neha (Part 3)

Part 3 will witness Rumaan and I extensively discuss about the excruciating nature of bio bubbles and the subsequent psychological toll, and biggest takeaways in the ODI series, a look through and future perspective for the ODI Super League. We also shift our attention to the T20I series where we deliberate on the concussion substitute rule, how Chahal spun the match in India’s favour and Jadeja stepping it up as a batsman, Natarajan, the ‘yorker king’, the inability of India to accelerate in...

21. Analysis of the India vs Australia ODI and T20 series (2020/21) ft. Rumaan and Neha (Part 2)

Part 2 will witness Rumaan and I will carry forward our discussion on the recently concluded ODI and T20 series in this 2nd part. The topics to be covered on our agenda are as interesting ranging from Bumrah’s performance and expectations this series, India’s bowling woes, was Bhuvi missed, India's sloppy fielding, was Mayank Agarwal dropped too early? A focus and a funny segment on Glenn Maxwell’s glorious form and the lack of the same in the IPL. Additionally, we reflect on if India missed ...

21. Analysis of the India vs Australia ODI and T20 series (2020/21) ft. Rumaan and Neha (Part 1)

Australia taking on India is always an exciting series and a fan favourite for sure. Never on the Backfoot Podcast is proud to collaborate with Rumaan Khan to deliberate and analyse on the recently concluded ODI and T20 series in a 3 part series. Part 1 will witness Rumaan and Neha have a heartfelt chat about his love for the game, and then delve deep into topics from the recently concluded ODI Series for starters like India’s retro jersey, Australia’s batting throughout and dominance in the...

20. A preview of the 'Great Australian Tour' 2020/21 ft. Dheeraj and Neha

This episode features Neha and Dheeraj talking about about India's challenging tour to Australia. We cover everything under the purview right with a focus on squads, star players and youngsters to watch out for, the importance of domestic cricket and a lot of other interesting facets of this exceptional tour that awaits us. Tune in to this episode now streaming on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms. Also, do check out @neveronthebackfoot fo...

19. IPL 2020: Wrap Up

This episode features Neha talking about the recently concluded IPL 2020's playoffs, round up of the matches, best batting and bowling performances, special mentions and other key takeaways. Tune in to this episode now streaming on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms. Also, do check out @neveronthebackfoot for daily facts, terminology, quizzes and a lot more.

18. Women's T20 Challenge: Review and Analysis and the need for a full fledged Women's IPL

This episode features Neha talking about the recently concluded women's T20 challenge, round up of all matches, best batting and bowling performances, special mentions, the need of women's IPL and key takeaways. Tune in to this episode now streaming on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms. Also, do check out @neveronthebackfoot for daily facts, terminology, quizzes and a lot more.

17. IPL 2020 Week 6 and 7: Review, important concepts and a preview of the Women's T20 Challenge

This episode features Neha talking all about the Week 6 and 7 of IPL covering all aspects right from the overview of matches, top bowling and batting performances, purple and orange cap holders, youngsters to watch out for, underrated performers and a segment dedicated to the concepts of NRR, super over, uncapped player meaning, significance of a strategic timeout and a defining segment of the preview of Women's T20 challenge. The episode is packed and don't miss out. Tune in to this episode ...

16. IPL 2020 Week 5: Review and Analysis

This episode features Neha talking all about the Week 5 of IPL covering all aspects right from the overview of matches, top bowling and batting performances, purple and orange cap holders, youngsters to watch out for, underrated performers and matches to follow up for next week and a lot more. Tune in to this episode now streaming on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms. Also, do check out @neveronthebackfoot for daily facts, terminology, qu...

15. IPL 2020 Week 4: Review and Analysis

This episode features Neha talking all about the Week 4 of IPL covering all aspects right from the overview of matches, top bowling and batting performances, purple and orange cap holders, youngsters to watch out for, underrated performers and matches to follow up for next week and a lot more. Tune in to this episode now streaming on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms. Also, do check out @neveronthebackfoot for daily facts, terminology, qu...

14. IPL 2020 Week 3: Review and Analysis

This episode features Neha talking all about the Week 3 of IPL covering all aspects right from the overview of matches, top bowling and batting performances, purple and orange cap holders, underrated performers and a lot more. Tune in to this episode now streaming on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms. Also, do check out @neveronthebackfoot for daily facts, terminology, quizzes and a lot more.

13. IPL 2020 Week 2: Review and Analysis

This episode features Neha talking all about the Week 2 of IPL covering all aspects right from the overview of matches, top bowling and batting performances, purple and orange cap holders, youngsters to watch out for, underrated performers and matches to follow up for next week and a lot more. Tune in to this episode now streaming on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms. Also, do check out @neveronthebackfoot for daily facts, terminology, qu...

12. IPL 2020 Week 1: Review and Analysis

This episode features Neha talking all about the Week 1 of IPL covering all aspects right from the overview of matches, top bowling and batting performances, purple and orange cap holders, youngsters to watch out for, underrated performers and matches to follow up for next week and a lot more. Tune in to this episode now streaming on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms. Also, do check out @neveronthebackfoot for daily facts, terminology, qu...

11. IPL Squad Analysis ft. Neha Shetty (Part 2)

This episode features Neha talking about the teams appearing for the IPL. In Part 2, the other four teams namely Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Kings X1 Punjab and Rajasthan Royals are on focus. I've spoken at length about the strengths, weaknesses, overview of the squads, what to expect and my predictions of their fortunes this IPL. This episode draws curtains on a two part analysis on IPL squads. Tune in to this episode now streaming on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Ov...

11. IPL Squad Analysis ft. Neha Shetty (Part 1)

This episode features Neha talking about the teams appearing for the IPL. In Part 1; RCB, CSK, SRH and KKR are on focus. The emphasis is on the general overview of the team, their squads, players to watch out for, strengths and weaknesses and prediction entering in to the qualifiers. It's a compact and crisp episode. Tune in to this episode now streaming on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms. Also, do check out @neveronthebackfoot for dai...

10. Treading the Suresh Raina story ft. Neha Shetty

This episode is all about Suresh Raina, the man who redefined the art of fielding and how he was a solid middle order batsman for Team India. It starts of with Neha delving deep into his roots, his domestic career, his debut, his iconic ODI career and knocks, scintillating T20 and IPL knocks, his IPL connect with CSK, a focus on his records and a lot more packed in this episode for anyone who wishes to revisit this man and all he has done for the Indian Cricket team. Tune in to this episode ...

9. Evaluating the impact of COVID-19 and other implications on Cricket ft. Naman and Neha

This episode starts of with Naman talking all about his experiences as life long cricket fan and then the episode breaks into two sections with the 1st part that gives the listeners an overview of how COVID-19 has monumentally changed the way cricket is being played, the matches that has happened since then, the impact on cricketers and their mental health and the state of domestic cricket. The next section is an in depth analysis of the ban on saliva and its implications and the postponement...

8. The Gamechanger MS Dhoni ft. Neha Shetty

This episode is all about "Captain Cool" MS Dhoni and encapsulates his entire cricketing career right from his roots, early days, domestic career, breakthrough moment for Team India, his World Cup wins, his iconic innings, his impeccable record and the awards he's won. So don't forget to tune in to this episode and do follow @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram for all the daily facts, trivia and quizzes:') The episode is now streaming on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Apple Podcasts and a lot...

7. Chronicling the Mithali Raj story ft. Neha

This episode releasing on India's 74th Independence Day is all about the woman who redefined our way of looking at women's cricket in India, Mithali Raj. She is a pioneer and this episode breaks down aspects starting right from her early days in cricket, legendary knocks, unparalleled records and awards with a lot more about her explored. So tune in and listen to this episode:')

Understanding 3TC format of South Africa's 'Solidarity Cup' ft. Neha

Have you been wondering what the 3TC aka the Three teams cricket cup played in South Africa is all about? Tune in to listen to Neha lend her understanding of this innovative format in a crisp way. The highlights of the match has also been discussed at length. So, what are you waiting for? Check out this episode on Spotify, Google podcasts, Apple podcasts and Anchor. Share the podcast with your friends and do follow the Instagram page @neveronthebackfoot for fun facts, trivia, quizzes and term...

6. Understanding 3TC format of South Africa's 'Solidarity Cup' ft. Neha

Have you been wondering what the 3TC aka the Three teams cricket cup played in South Africa is all about? Tune in to listen to Neha lend her understanding of this innovative format in a crisp way. The highlights of the match has also been discussed at length. So, what are you waiting for? Check out this episode on Spotify, Google podcasts, Apple podcasts and Anchor. Share the podcast with your friends and do follow the Instagram page @neveronthebackfoot for fun facts, trivia, quizzes and term...

Traversing the Virat Kohli story: (Part 3) ft. Neha and Gayatri

Episode 5, Part 3 focuses on Virat Kohli's poor run in England and how that was a turning point for him, his RCB connect and all about it and last but not the least an in depth analysis of a comparison with his contemporaries. So, don't miss out on this as it is a very good and detailed episode. Neha and Gayatri's camaraderie is on point and anyone who who listens will certainly resonate. Tune in now. Also streaming on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor and many other platforms. Do check...

5. Traversing the Virat Kohli story: (Part 3) ft. Neha and Gayatri

Episode 5, Part 3 focuses on Virat Kohli's poor run in England and how that was a turning point for him, his RCB connect and all about it and last but not the least an in depth analysis of a comparison with his contemporaries. So, don't miss out on this as it is a very good and detailed episode. Neha and Gayatri's camaraderie is on point and anyone who who listens will certainly resonate. Tune in now. Also streaming on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor and many other platforms. Do check...

Traversing the Virat Kohli Story: (Part 2) ft. Neha and Gayatri

Episode 5, Part 2 focuses on Virat Kohli's supremacy in ODI cricket, his constant comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar and a segment exclusively comparing his captaincy over the years. It is a loaded episode and don't miss out. Catch Gayatri and me talk in depth about this ODI great and one of the best batsman across all formats exclusively. Do check out the Instagram page @neveronthebackfoot and stay tuned for a lot more:')

5. Traversing the Virat Kohli Story: (Part 2) ft. Neha and Gayatri

Episode 5, Part 2 focuses on Virat Kohli's supremacy in ODI cricket, his constant comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar and a segment exclusively comparing his captaincy over the years. It is a loaded episode and don't miss out. Catch Gayatri and me talk in depth about this ODI great and one of the best batsman across all formats exclusively. Do check out the Instagram page @neveronthebackfoot and stay tuned for a lot more:')

5. Traversing the Virat Kohli story: (Part 1) ft. Neha and Gayatri

This 3 part series is all about Virat Kohli, the undisputed legend of Indian cricket and us, his ardent fans breaking down his career and reminiscing everything. Do tune in to catch us talk candidly:')

4. Split Captaincy: A Possibility in India? Ft. Dheeraj and Neha

This episode delves into the possibilities and the intricacies of the split captaincy model in India. The episode is designed as a discussion and we've attempted to bring our insights and opinions on the same. Hoping you do like it and do share it. Tune in to catch up on this episode:')

3. Beyond the yards ft. Thanush Reddy

Episode 3 is a chat with Thanush Reddy which delves into his interest and passion for cricket. It is a fun and engaging chat. Tune in to listen to us talk all about it:)

2. A gritty 30 off 85 balls on a grassy top ft. Rohan Shetty

Episode 2 is a lively chat with an aspiring professional cricketer, Rohan Shetty. It's a fun and inspiring chat to say the least. Tune in to catch up on the conversation:)

1. Introduction

A sneak peak into my world of cricket, the reasons I started this podcast and a lot more. Join me as I reflect on the same:)

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