Popping Crease
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -A cricket podcast run by Alan, Ani, and Anand. Like the most of us, we are 3 big cricket buffs and armchair critics/analysts!
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S2E14 - IPL 2022, Captains vs Analytics debate, and Eng vs NZ
May 31, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBAnother season of the IPL comes to an end. We had a wonderful season with tonnes of moments to look back on. Gujarat Titans losing their virginity and winning it in the first year were a well oiled machine. But they went against a franchise that took a different approach to their pen and paper. Which led to the Analytics and Captaincy debate. Finally, we chose to come back to cricket and previewed Eng's new Kiwi era as they take on New Zealand in the hope of better things. You can reach out...
S2E13 - Womens World Cup setting the tone as the boys play boring cricket
March 27, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThe women's cricket World Cup has been fantastic. Loads of close games. Whereas, the men's Test series have all been dull and drab. Somehow, Pakistan did not want to win a home series either. Don't know what to make of it. You can reach out to us on Twitter: Alankrith - @AlanzArena; Ani - @AniSIyer; Anand - @Anandsudha31 PS: I do not own the rights for the image in the poster. It is not meant for any monetary purpose. The image was featured on Times of India. If you are the owner and would...
S2E12 - IPL 2022 - CSK v KKR - A new era!
March 26, 2022 04:30 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThe IPL is back. While the hashtag for this year is #YehAbNormalHai - loosely translates to "This is now normal" - nothing about this IPL feels normal. Young captains. MS isn't leading CSK anymore. 2 new teams. Everything feels not normal leading up to the IPL. Probably the most least hyped marketing or advertising campaign so far for any IPL. Nevertheless, a new era begins for many teams. Especially the 2 sides who are up against each other in the opener. A repeat of last year's final. Hope...
S2E11 - Three in One
March 03, 2022 19:07 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBBucket load of Test matches coming our way, that it felt fitting to title it like a Super market end of season sale. Bonus content - We review SA's heroic comeback vs New Zealand to draw the Series and keep their records intact. Though the crux of the episode is around the Par vs Aus, Ind vs SL (Kohli's 100th Test), and WI vs Eng games. Quite the fun fortnight ahead. You can reach out to us on Twitter: Alankrith - @AlanzArena; Ani - @AniSIyer; Anand - @Anandsudha31 PS: I do not own the r...
S2E10 - SA tour of NZ - A quickie preview
February 16, 2022 18:27 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBSA travel to NZ after a FIERY series win vs India. But that's a thing of the past now and this side has to look at the future. Which means no having to bow down in front of their next big challenge which is facing the World Champions at their own backyard. The Kiwis are wounded themselves having lost to Bangladesh at home, and are also without 2 key players in captain Kane and seamer Boult. Not to mention that Ross Taylor has called time on his Test Career. Is there a slight opening for SA t...
S2E09 - IPL Auction - The Rapid Fire (not) Review
February 16, 2022 11:45 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBA lot of emotions went through our minds and hearts as the auction rallied on the past weekend. But finally, we know the 10 squads and the IPL cant start soon enough. Ani, Anand and I picked our brains reviewing each squad and making a likely 11. Do share our podcast and subscribe to us. We are now on various platforms including Spotify! You can reach out to us on Twitter: Alankrith - @AlanzArena; Ani - @AniSIyer; Anand - @Anandsudha31 PS: I do not own the rights for the image in the post...
S2E08 - IPL Auction - The Rapid Fire (not) Preview
February 11, 2022 17:35 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBCricket's BIGGEST carnival is BACK. Sorry purists, but it is what it is. The IPL is an event that creates tornadoes all over the world. The "baap" of entertainment like how initial broadcasters Sony Pictures labelled it. Real visionaries cause that name was given in the initial years. Theres some copywriter somewhere feeling really proud of that tag now. But coming back to the topic, it's time. About 24 hours to go and the Popping Crease has a preview of what the franchises would do! Do sha...
S2E07 - The Final Frontier Stands Strong!
January 20, 2022 03:30 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBFIERY. GRITTY. REBORN! Words that describe how South African Test Cricket was against arguably the best Test side in the world right now. They can be proud of how competitive they were this series. And as a South African fan, it gave me tears of joy to see us not just compete but play hard cricket and earn those wins. Test Cricket is always the most entertaining format of the game. Its a mental battle as well as a skill battle. A war of attrition. And Dean Elgar's band of brothers are up to ...
S2E06 - Back to the pink ball
January 13, 2022 19:07 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBAh the Ashes is coming to an end. Will it be 4-0. Or can England conjure up a win? Well, we know one thing for certain though. Sam Billings found out how huge Australia is. Do share our podcast and subscribe to us. We are now on various platforms including Spotify! You can reach out to us on Twitter: Alankrith - @AlanzArena; Ani - @AniSIyer; Anand - @Anandsudha31 PS: I do not own the rights for the image in the poster. It is not meant for any monetary purpose. The image was featured on Th...
S2E05 - The Final Frontier heads level into the Final Test
January 11, 2022 03:30 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBOOH WHAT A SERIES ITS SO FAR!! SPICEY! FIERY! Nerve wracking. We have had it all. From some fine display of Opening Batting by KL Rahul, to a gritty match winning knock by Dean Elgar, this series has ebbed and flowed. I suppose the only thing lacking is good commentary.. or maybe not. Even that's been better than what we have been subjected to hear in most home tests on Star Sports. Nevertheless, we hope we are keeping you entertained and we have another fun episode as we talk about the Ne...
S2E04 - It's Boxing Day - Part 2 - The Final Frontier
December 25, 2021 11:30 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBAnd we are back with the second part of the Boxing Day episode. No, these titles have nothing to do with the Star Wars movies. India are touring South Africa. The Freedom Series as its lovingly called by the two cricket boards. Fitting really, cause its giving us independence from the drivel that is English cricket. Anyway, two inexperienced sides going head to head. One King who hasn't wielded his bat his way for a while. And no series wins in South Africa. Lots to ponder for the visitors...
S2E03 - It's Boxing Day - Part 1 - The Return of Pat
December 25, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBSeason 2 was off to a flier with the Ashes preview. And the Aussies continue to dominate the Poms, Starc still is King of Pink, and water is still wet. New captain Patty Cummins was out due to Covid being a bummer, but that gave way for the God of Lightning, Michael Neser to make his debut. Jhye Richardson made a wonderful comeback to the Test Format, while Dawid Malan and Ollie Robinson usurped England's frontline spinners in the final 11. Much was discussed about how England continue to r...
S2E02 - The Gabba is back and it feels AWESOME!
December 13, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBSeason 2 was off to a flier with the Ashes preview. And with the Gabba back to being this impregnable fortress for Australia, it feels normal. It feels nice. It feels AWESOME! Its the Ashes baby! New captain Patty Cummins set the tone and we were happy to see the return of the pornstar-stache too, with Travis Head reaping the rewards. England had no answer and it looks like there's a LOT for them to do. Hopefully Adelaide is a better outing. A bit of a surprise this episode - we got an act...
1. Its time for The Ashes
December 07, 2021 19:06 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBWelcome to Season 2 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan, Ani and Anand - who like the most of us are major cricket and sports fans. Its time for The Ashes - the most awaited fixture of the cricket calendar.. well, at least for 2 of the big 3. We take a look at all that's been happening leading up to the first test. And there'd be loads that comes out throughout the Ashes summer. Stay tuned for interesting stuff. Heres to a fun summer ahead. Do share our podcast and subs...
S2E01 - Its time for The Ashes
December 07, 2021 19:06 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBWelcome to Season 2 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan, Ani and Anand - who like the most of us are major cricket and sports fans. Its time for The Ashes - the most awaited fixture of the cricket calendar.. well, at least for 2 of the big 3. We take a look at all that's been happening leading up to the first test. And there'd be loads that comes out throughout the Ashes summer. Stay tuned for interesting stuff. Heres to a fun summer ahead. Do share our podcast and subs...
A tribute to AB de Villiers - Finishing Season 1 with the GOAT Finisher
November 26, 2021 11:30 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan, Ani and Anand - who like the most of us are major cricket and sports fans. Its time to finish season 1. Which means we need an amazing finisher. No points for guessing who it is. AB de Villiers walks out. One of the best T20 players ever to grace the game and he's as good as it can get for a clutch finisher! We do a quick tribute to the legend and dabble a bit into some related topics of his career. Season 2 will ...
20. A tribute to AB de Villiers - Finishing Season 1 with the GOAT Finisher
November 26, 2021 11:30 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan, Ani and Anand - who like the most of us are major cricket and sports fans. Its time to finish season 1. Which means we need an amazing finisher. No points for guessing who it is. AB de Villiers walks out. One of the best T20 players ever to grace the game and he's as good as it can get for a clutch finisher! We do a quick tribute to the legend and dabble a bit into some related topics of his career. Season 2 will ...
19. T20 World Cup - The really late post-mortem
November 25, 2021 11:42 - 35 minutes - 33 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan, Ani and Anand - who like the most of us are major cricket and sports fans. In the 19th episode, we take a look back at the T20 World Cup. An extremely late review. But you know what they say, the cool guys always turn up late to the party! Anyway, we are approaching the end of Season 1 of the Podcast! Just another episode to go. More interesting things to come in this season and Season 2 with an Ashes summer ahead...
18. T20 World Cup - Weekly Shots 2.0
November 10, 2021 09:24 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan, Ani and Anand - who like the most of us are major cricket and sports fans. In the 18th episode, we take a look back at the Week That it has Been in the T20 World Cup so far - AGAIN. Not the Week that wasn't - AGAIN. Its the business end of the World Cup and also the Business end of Season 1 of the podcast! More interesting things to come in this season and Season 2 with an Ashes summer ahead! Do share our podcast ...
17. T20 World Cup - Weekly Shots
November 01, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan, Ani and Anand - who like the most of us are major cricket and sports fans. In the 17th episode, we take a look back at the Week That it has Been in the T20 World Cup so far. Not the Week that wasn't. Do share our podcast and subscribe to us. We are now on various platforms including Spotify! Alankrith - @AlanzArena; Ani - @AniSIyer; Anand - @Anandsudha31 PS: I do not own the rights for the image in the poster. T...
16. T20 World Cup Time!!!
October 23, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan, Ani and Anand - who like the most of us are major cricket and sports fans. In the 16th episode, we take a quick look back at the IPL that just concluded. And we then move to the meat of the episode where we give you a speed preview into the teams that are prospectively playing the Super 12 phase of the 2021 T20 World Cup! How excited are you for this format being back? Remember when we had Super 6s and Super 8s in ...
15. The Jacks Of All Trades
October 14, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan, Ani and Anand - who like the most of us are major cricket and sports fans. In the 15th episode, we try to come up with our All Format Squads, consisting of players who have played the game in its entire history. It was a pretty fun exercise and we actually can't wait to see if there is some sort of simulation software in which we can play against each other with our sides. Or you know, give birth to a Popping Creas...
14. A Tribute to Dale Steyn
September 07, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan, Ani and Anand - who like the most of us are major cricket and sports fans. In the 14th episode, we take a look back at a career that was, for a certified legend, GOAT or any other non-hyperbolic superlative you wish to use in associating Dale Steyn with. And as the panel is also dominated by aficionados of South African cricket, especially through their dominant Test Era, come take the trip down memory lane with us...
13. WTC 2.0 - Here We Go Again!
August 03, 2021 11:39 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan, Ani and Anand - who like most of us are major cricket and sports fans. The Popping Crease is a podcast that is dedicated towards cricket content. We will try to have engaging discussions with targeted topics and take an analytical preview of things to the best of our ability. In the 13th episode, we take a look back at some of the highlights of the cricketing action that's been happening over the month of July. Tra...
12. Direct Hits - GOAT game at the Bull Ring pt 1
July 19, 2021 12:30 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan, Ani and Anand - who like most of us are major cricket and sports fans. The Popping Crease is a podcast that is dedicated towards cricket content. We will try to have engaging discussions with targeted topics and take an analytical preview of things to the best of our ability. In the 11th episode, we are back to our Direct Hits segment, where we look at back some of the greatest games in cricket's history! This time...
12. Direct Hits - GOAT game at the Bull Ring pt 2
July 13, 2021 12:30 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan, Ani and Anand - who like most of us are major cricket and sports fans. The Popping Crease is a podcast that is dedicated towards cricket content. We will try to have engaging discussions with targeted topics and take an analytical preview of things to the best of our ability. In the 12th episode, we are back to our Direct Hits segment, where we look at back some of the greatest games in cricket's history! This time...
11. Direct Hits - GOAT game at the Bull Ring pt 1
July 09, 2021 03:30 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan, Ani and Anand - who like most of us are major cricket and sports fans. The Popping Crease is a podcast that is dedicated towards cricket content. We will try to have engaging discussions with targeted topics and take an analytical preview of things to the best of our ability. In the 11th episode, we are back to our Direct Hits segment, where we look at back some of the greatest games in cricket's history! This time...
10. An A-mace-ing win for the Kiwis
June 25, 2021 18:26 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan, Ani and Anand - who like most of us are major cricket and sports fans. The Popping Crease is a podcast that is dedicated towards cricket content. We will try to have engaging discussions with targeted topics and take an analytical preview of things to the best of our ability. In the 10th episode, we discuss the result of the WTC Final that resulted in the Kiwis lifting the Mace! We also look at another few interest...
9. It all boils down to the Hampshire Bowl
June 18, 2021 03:30 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan and Ani - who like most of us are major cricket and sports fans. The Popping Crease is a podcast that is dedicated towards cricket content. We will try to have engaging discussions with targeted topics and take an analytical preview of things to the best of our ability. In the 9th episode, we discuss about the all awaited FINAL of the 1st edition of the World Test Championship! Playing at the Hampshire bowl, 2 years...
8. From Lord's To The Caribbean
June 09, 2021 17:30 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan and Ani - who like most of us are major cricket and sports fans. The Popping Crease is a podcast that is dedicated towards cricket content. We will try to have engaging discussions with targeted topics and take an analytical preview of things to the best of our ability. In the 8th episode, we take a loopback at the week that was at the Lord's Cricket ground, with one eye open looking across the Atlantic in the Cari...
7. The Dukes Are Back
May 30, 2021 17:30 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan and Ani - who like most of us are major cricket and sports fans. The Popping Crease is a podcast that is dedicated towards cricket content. We will try to have engaging discussions with targeted topics and take an analytical preview of things to the best of our ability. In the 7th episode, we are finally glad that Test cricket is back! We are looking forward to an entertaining English summer and what better way to ...
6. Direct Hits - The Bowl Out That Bowled Us Over
May 19, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan and Ani - who like most of us are major cricket and sports fans. The Popping Crease is a podcast that is dedicated towards cricket content. We will try to have engaging discussions with targeted topics and take an analytical preview of things to the best of our ability. This episode, we feature our first guest - Anand! And we also are excited to deliver our new mini-series - The Direct Hits! We take a look back at ...
5. Testing Times Leading Up To The Final
May 08, 2021 17:30 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan and Ani - who like most of us are major cricket and sports fans. The Popping Crease is a podcast that is dedicated towards cricket content. We will try to have engaging discussions with targeted topics and take an analytical preview of things to the best of our ability. In the first season of the podcast, we are focusing on the IPL 2021 season. In the 5th episode, we are discussing the disappointing yet necessary s...
4. Bidding Mum - Bye Before We Say Del - Hi
April 23, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan and Ani - who like most of us are major cricket and sports fans. The Popping Crease is a podcast that is dedicated towards cricket content. We will try to have engaging discussions with targeted topics and take an analytical preview of things to the best of our ability. In the first season of the podcast, we are focusing on the IPL 2021 season. In the 4th episode, we are reviewing CSK's performance in the entire Wa...
3. The Moderately Late Post - Mortem Of CSK Vs PBKS And A Lot More
April 15, 2021 16:30 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan and Ani - who like most of us are major cricket and sports fans. The Popping Crease is a podcast that is dedicated towards cricket content. We will try to have engaging discussions with targeted topics and take an analytical preview of things to the best of our ability. In the first season of the podcast, we are focusing on the IPL 2021 season. In the 3rd episode, we are looking at an extremely pleasant surprise of ...
2. The really late Post-Mortem of CSK vs DC
April 12, 2021 16:30 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBWelcome back to the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan and Ani - who like most of us are major cricket and sports fans. The Popping Crease is a podcast that is dedicated towards cricket content. We will try to have engaging discussions with targeted topics and take an analytical preview of things to the best of our ability. In the first season of the podcast, we are focusing on the IPL 2021 season. As major CSK fans, the 2nd episode is directed towards what went wrong for CSK ...
1. CSK Wankhede Preview 2021
April 09, 2021 16:30 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MBWelcome to Season 1 of the Popping Crease. This is a podcast hosted by Alan and Ani - who like most of us are major cricket and sports fans. The Popping Crease is a podcast that is dedicated towards cricket content. We will try to have engaging discussions with targeted topics and take an analytical preview of things to the best of our ability. In the first season of the podcast, we are focusing on the IPL 2021 season. As major CSK fans, the 1st episode is directed towards what CSK have to ...