🏏Armchair Cricket Podcast 🎧

Welcome to another episode of the podcast! Today, we have a special guest Manjunath (@TheFallingSweep) joining us. Link to Cricvidya podcast. Games Covered - IND v AUS: 3rd Test and 4th test preview. - UAE v IRL: 1st ODI. AUSvIND news - IND team management fears multiple quarantines might affect home series against ENG. - Jadeja ruled out due to a dislocated thumb, Pant substituted on the field due to a bruised elbow. - Siraj alerts umpires to abuse from the crowd and 6 members from the audience ejected. Covid-19 news - Two UAE players test positive ahead of ODIs against IRE, isolated from the team. A couple more positive tests lead to cancellation of 2nd ODI. - Dane van Niekerk and Tryon among 3 SAW players who have tested positive on PAK tour. Other News - IPL auctions likely on 11th Feb, Jan 21st the last date for teams to announce a list of retained players for teams. - Claire Polosak (4th umpire at SCG) becomes the first woman to officiate in a men's test match. - ENG women announce a first ever tour of PAK planned for Oct 2021. - Shehan Jayasuriya retires from SL cricket, plans to relocate to US with family. - Akila Dhananjaya's action cleared for international return. Trivia Q: Which player playing in his 100th Test match was part of the last away team winning a Test in 'Gabba in 1988? ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Spreaker Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another digest episode of the podcast! We preview the third test between INDvAUS (just in time) and review NZvPAK and SAvSL tests and discuss the finer points of the news stories. Games Covered - IND v AUS: 3rd Test preview. - NZ v PAK: 2nd Test. - SA v SL: 2nd Test. AUSvIND news - IND squad: Rohit comes in place of Mayank, Saini to debut. - Yadav ruled out of the series. Natarajan named his replacement. - Rohit, Pant, Gill, Shaw and Saini isolated after a suspected bubble breach. Later the entire team cleared. - IND players threaten boycott if subjected to another hard lockdown ahead of the 4th test? - Rahul ruled out of Test series with a wrist strain. Covid-19 news - ZIM suspends all cricketing activities due to increasing Covid-19 cases. - Sana Mir tests positive while commentating in QeA finals, PCB asks the PTV crew to undergo tests. - Moeen Ali tests positive after landing in SL. Other News - Former Test umpire John Holder sues ECB over alleged racial discrimination. - IND women's tour of AUS from Jan 2021 postponed to next season. - BAN pick Shakib, drop Mashrafe in the preliminary ODI and test squads to face WI. Mortaza unfazed. - QeA trophy finals tied after a thrilling Hasan Ali 100 brings CP back from the brink. - AFG team to arrive in Abu Dhabi on 05/01 after visas arrive for series against IRE. Trivia Q: Which two umpires achieved a hat-trick of officiating in 3 consecutive men's ODI world cup finals? ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another digest episode of the podcast! Giri joins us on this episode to help us review the boxing day tests between INDvAUS, NZvPAK and SAvSL and discuss the finer points of the news stories. Games Covered - IND v AUS: 2nd Test. - NZ v PAK: 1st Test. - SA v SL: 1st Test. AUSvIND news - IND wait on injured Umesh. Rohit joins the squad after completing quarantine.- Pukovski, Warner in the AUS squad for Sydney test. Burns dropped. Covid-19 news - Holder, Pollard, Chase, Bravo among WI players who have pulled out of the WI tour of BAN. Other News - Former ENG cricketers Robin Jackman and John Edrich no more. John Reid from NZ joins them in sky XI.- WT20 Challenge logs record breaking viewership, 147% increase in viewer minutes.- BCB considers a two-test tour of SL in April 2021. Trivia Q: Who is the former ENG cricketer (born in Simla, IND) whose inclusion in the team led to abandonment of a test series in WI? ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another digest episode of the podcast! We have Giri on this episode who helps us preview the boxing day tests and discuss the finer points of the news stories. Games previewed - IND v AUS: 2nd Test. - NZ v PAK: 1st Test. - SA v SL: 1st Test. Games covered - NZ v PAK: 2nd and 3rd T20Is - BB Cup 2020: Finals. AUSvIND news - IND give a debut to Gill, Siraj at MCG. Jadeja and Pant included in Kohli and Saha's place. - Shami out of AUS tour with a fractured forearm.- Warner, Abbott ruled out of Boxing day test. Covid-19 news - Could AUSvIND Sydney test be cancelled or swapped with Brisbane, or two Sydney tests?- Hendricks, Petersen pulled out of SA squad for tests against SL.- Suresh Raina arrested and bailed, among 34 people charged with violating Covid regulations in a Mumbai pub. Other News - The scheduled one off AUSvAFG test from Nov 2020 (in AUS) set to take place in Nov 2021.- Kallis appointed ENG batting consultant for SL tour.- Chetan Sharma to take over as chairman of selectors.- Ten team IPL gets a nod in BCCI AGM. Trivia Q: What is the highest score by an IND men's batter at the MCG in tests? ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another digest episode of the podcast! We have a guest Lea (@LinuxLea) on this episode who helps us take a closer look at the games and discuss the finer points of the news stories. Games covered - INDvsAUS: 1st Test.- NZvPAK: 1st T20I. - LPL: Finals. AUSvIND news - IND await results of scan on Shami's arm after 2nd innings blow. Covid-19 news - Two SA players test covid positive ahead of SL series. Sipamla, van Tonder called up. Other News - Parthiv Patel retires from all forms of cricket.- BBCup T20s: Mushfiqur loses it on the field, later apologizes.- Itinerary for the upcoming WI tour of BAN announced - 3 ODIs followed by 2 tests.- Rafiq files a legal complaint against Yorkshire CCC for discrimination.- Ramela disputes his removal from CSA interim board.- Mohammad Amir retires from international cricket.- Dave Whatmore appointed NPL head coach.- Mohammad Wasim appointed PAK chief selector. Trivia Q: Has there ever been a 100 and a hat-trick by the same player in a T20 game at any level? ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another digest episode of the podcast! The sound in some parts of this episode is fuzzy. Our apologies for this. Games covered - INDvsAUS: 3rd T20I.- NZvWI: 2nd Test. AUSvIND news - Warner ruled out of 1st test. Pukovski ruled out due to concussion. Harris likely to get a place in the XI.- Problems with short pitched bowling resurfaces for IND-A in 1st practice game?- IND acquit themselves much better in the second 'pink' practice game. 2nd innings bowling lessons learnt?- Rohit declared fit to join the touring party for the last two tests, advised to improve endurance. Covid-19 news - A domestic 4-day game in SA called off after day 1 as a player tests positive.- BBL: Lynn, Lawrence investigated over a potential Covid-19 breach. Other News - No Taylor in NZ T20 squad for PAK, Ferguson out with injury. Azam ruled out due to a broken thumb for PAK.- PAK women to tour SA in Jan 2021.- A recalculation of ICC T20i rankings sees Singapore promoted to global qualifiers for WC2022, HKG miss out.- CSA acting CEO Govender suspended for alleged misconduct, hearing to be held in Jan 2021. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another digest episode of the podcast! Games covered - INDvsAUS: ODI series and T20I series.- NZvWI: T20I series and 1st Test. - SAvENG: T20I series. - WBBL 2020: finals AUSvIND news - Starc pulls out of AUS T20I games on compassionate grounds. Covid-19 news - All PAK players clear the final round of tests. Resume training in NZ.- AFG's Mujeeb tests positive for Covid after landing in AUS.- ENG's remaining games on tour of SA called off on medical grounds. Other News - IND domestic season to potentially consist of SMA, Ranji and Vijay Hazare trophies, could last from Dec 20 - Mar 18. - Channel 7 to take CA to court over discounts on the rights fees. - BCCI AGM to potentically approve 2 additional IPL teams?- Corey Anderson retires from NZ cricket, joins USA's MLC. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another digest episode of the podcast! Games covered - INDvsAUS: 1st ODI.- NZvWI: 1st T20I. - SAvENG: 1st T20I. - PSL 2020: finals AUSvIND news - Siraj bereaved, but decides to stay on in AUS. - Ishant ruled out of AUS tour, decision on Rohit likely on 11th Dec. Covid-19 news - SCO women pull out of series with IRE in Spain due to covid concerns.- Six in PAK squad in NZ test positive for Covid. PAK players given a final warning about breaches.- NEP skipper Malla, Lamicchane and two other players and one staff member test positive.- ENG tour to NL postponed to 2022 due to uncertainity over covid. Other News - ENG tour of PAK postponed to Oct 2021.- Former IND seamer Sudeep Tyagi retires at 33.- Nuwan Zoysa found guilty of 3 counts of violating ICC anti corruption code. - Gayle and Malinga pull out of LPL. Afridi misses his flight, may miss 2 games.- WT20 WC 2022 postponed to Feb 2023.- Greg Barclay elected as the next ICC Chairman, weighs in on a few issues including 'Big 3'.- Fewer tests, more T20is in ENG tour of IND - Ganguly. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another digest episode of the podcast! Games covered - PAKvsZIM: Last two T20I.- IPL 2020: 2nd Qualifier, men's finals. - WT20C finals. - PSL 2020: Qualifier, eliminators. AUSvIND news - Kohli to take paternity leave after 1st Test, Rohit added to the test squad.- Pukovski, Green picked in a 17 man AUS test squad. Other News - Babar appointed PAK test captain, making him the captain for all formats.- Shafiq, Amir, Malik left out of PAK expanded squad to NZ. Four new faces included.- WI players prevented from training in NZ after seen breaking Covid protocols. - French steps down from wicketkeeping coach duties with ENG after 11 years.- Cricket SA sit-rep: State control of cricket looms after CSA council rejects the interim board. ENG tour could be in jeopardy.- Younis Khan appointed PAK batting coach until WC 2022.- WTC finalists to be decided on percentage of points earned? - BBL introduces new playing rules including power surge, X-factor.- Two front runners emerge in the race for ICC chairperson. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another digest episode of the podcast! Games covered - PAKvsZIM: Last ODI and first T20I.- IPL 2020: matches 55, 56, 1st Qualifier, eliminator. IPL news - Shane Watson calls time on IPL career.- Rohit playing for MI after being ruled out for AUS tour? Attacts comments from Shastri, Ganguly. Covid-19 news - Mahmudullah tests positive for Covid-19, to miss PSL games.- BCB proposes a 7 day quarantine for the incoming WI tourists in JAN 2021. Other News - ACB appoint a new CEO - Rahmatullah Quraishi.- Lorgat, Ramela included among a diverse set of people picked for interim CSA board lead by a judge.- Steven Smith opts out of BBL 2020.- Marlon Samuels retires from professional cricket.- ACB propose to offer 25 contracts to women cricketers, will chose national team from the pool.- SL government gives a go ahead for LPL.- BBL to start off in Tasmania and Canberra.- Morne Morkel leaves Surrey, qualifies to play in BBL as a local player for Heat.- Chigumbura to retire after PAK series.- Holding appointed to MCC foundation as a Patron. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another digest episode of the podcast! Games covered - PAKvsZIM: ODI series - first 2 ODIs.- IPL 2020: matches 44-54. IPL news - Hardik shows solidarity with BLM with a celebration during game with RR.- Dubai to host the finals for IPL 2020.- Qualification scenarios - 4 teams fight for 3 spots.- Dhoni confirms in the last game toss that he will not be retiring. India's AUS tour - No Pant in the limited overs squads, Rahul elevated to V-C. Varun picked, Dhawan returns for T20is- Rahul, Siraj included in IND test squad. Rohit left out, awaiting injury update.- Cam Green breaks into AUS ODI and T20i squads. Other News - BBL teams to be allowed 3 overseas players in the XI.- No Amir, Malik, Sarfraz in the PAK squad for ZIM series. Shadab named V-C across white ball teams.- LPL news: 5 foriegn players including Russel, Malan, Faf pull out.- Mpitsang named the SA convener of selectors.- ENG cleared for a white ball tour of SA.- IND tour of AUS gets government nod.- Azhar Ali set to be replaced as the PAK test captain?- Test championship: ICC mulls splitting points on all series lost due to Covid?- Kapil Dev undergoes heart surgery, in stable condition.- ENG players agree to a 15% pay cut.- Entire CSA board resigns with immediate effect.- Aleem Dar takes over from Rudi Koertzen to become the umpire to stand in most ODIs.- Irfan Pathan gets a gig with Kandy Tuskers in LPL. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of the podcast! We have a guest co-host Bibhu (@bibhu237) participating and we discuss the games 37-41 of IPL 2020 this week. IPL news - Praveen Dubey to replace Amit Mishra at DC.- Bravo out of IPL 2020 due to a groin injury. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the the 100th episode of the podcast! We have regular co-host Giri returning to discuss IPL and other cricketing news this week.We would like to thank our guest co-hosts for being a part of this journey with us.Above all, we thank our listeners who keep us motivated to keep going and getting better. Please keep listening and spread the word! IPL news - Transfer window open, will RCB trade Steyn?- DK steps aside and Morgan to take over as skipper of KKR.- Ali Khan ruled out of IPL, Tim Seifert to take his place at KKR.- Bangalore police arrest another man in connection to IPL betting. Covid-19 updates - BAN to hold age group trials prelims over whatsapp?- LPL scheduled to run between 21st Nov and 13th Dec. Player draft on Oct 19th.- U-19 WWC scheduled to be held in BAN in Jan 2021 likely to be postponed.- Ganguly indicates that Indian domestic season to commence (tentatively) on 1st Jan, 2021.- 9 players, including 3 national players had broken Covid-19 protocals during PAK National T20 cup. Other news - ICC deadline for filing nominations for chairperson's role is 18th Oct.- Nasir Jamshed might be deported back to Pakistan from the UK after release from prison.- Government intervention imminent for SA cricket?- Misbah to step down as chief selector after PAK's NZ tour.- NZ's first test winning captain John Reid dies at 92.- PAK cricketer reports alleged corrupt approach during National T20 cup.- ECB reveals plans for a short tour of PAK in Jan-Feb 2021.- Umar Gul retires from all forms of cricket. Trivia Q: Which country fielded 3 sets of brothers for the first time ever in an international? Who were they? ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The audio quality of this episode is not the best, we apologize for the inconvenience. IPL news - An IPL player reports an alleged corrupt approach.- Amit Mishra ruled out of IPL 2020 due to finger injury.- Bhuvaneshwar Kumar ruled out of IPL 2020 due to thigh injury.- Sunil Narine's action reported again, placed on a warning list.- Pant sidelined for a week due to a hamstring niggle.- Ishant ruled out of IPL2020 due to a muscle tear in the rib cage.- Gayle ruled out of KXIP 7th game due to food poisoning. Now available to play.- WT20C to have 12 overseas players. Confirmed to be played between 4-9Nov.- 4 arrested in Bangalore in relation to IPL betting. Covid-19 updates - BAN cricket still plan to host Asia XI vs World XI games postponed from March.- PAK woman player tests positive ahead of national camp.- ZIM announce squad and a potential itinerary for tour of PAK. Itinerary updated.- No BPL in 2020, confirms BCB chief. Other news - Duckett guides Notts to T20 blast trophy.- AFG opener Najeebullah passes away in a road accident.- Moroe and others implicated heavily in the CSA forensic report. CSA commits to submitting it to the courts.- Dean Jones given a farewell by his family with a lap of honour of MCG.- AUS women clean sweep NZ women 3-0 and equal AUS men's 21 match unbeaten ODI record.- FICA ready to go to courts against ICC regarding no compensation for players over money made by ICC through 3rd party deals with commercial partners. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IPL news - Cricket world in shock over the sudden demise of Dean Jones at 59.- Stokes set to join RR camp.- BCCI brings Sportradar on board to monitor corruption during IPL.- Ashwin dislocates a shoulder in the game vs DC, tournament future hangs in balance. - Jason Holder to replace Mitch Marsh at SRH, who is ruled out due to ankle injury. Covid-19 updates - BAN's tour of SL postponed due to disagreements on quarantine regulations.- Willey among 4 players removed from Yorkshire T20 squad due to Covid concerns.- BAN's Abu Jayed tests positive for Covid.- MSL 2020 postponed due to Covid. Other news - Momentum will no longer be SA's major cricket sponsor.- Channel 7 does not pay a full installment to CA, still not happy with cricket on offer.- SASCOC demands free access to the forensic report into finances of CSA.- ZIM government approves PAK tour.- AUS postpone AFG test and NZ ODIs to the next summer.- Essex lift back to back county championship titles.- Courtney Walsh named WI women's team head coach. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matches covered this episode - ENGvAUS - 2nd and 3rd T20is, 1st and 2nd ODIs. Covid-19 updates - Bob Willis trophy game abandoned after Northants player tests positive.- BAN opener Saif Hasan and conditioning coach Nick Lee test positive.- Delhi Capitals assistant physio tests positive for Covid-19.- BCCI postpone AGM citing Covid-19 conditions. IPL and T20 leagues updates - IPL2020 league stage fixtures announced, MI vs CSK to kick it off.- Ali Khan becomes the first USA player to play in IPL, replaces Harry Gurney in KKR squad.- St Lucia Zouks qualify for CPL finals with a rout of Guyana Amazon Warriors.- Another one sided game sees TKR juggernaut roll into the CPL finals.- TKR take the CPL 2020 trophy with a great chase. Other news - SA olympics association (defacto the govt) dismisses CSA, takes control of cricket in SA.- Ian Bell retires from all cricket.- Yuvraj Singh decides to come out of retirement following PCA request.- AFG's junior coach Noor Mohammad banned for 5 years after admitting to attempting to fix a SPL game in 2019.- Yorkshire appoint a sub-committee to look into racism allegations.- Bob Willis trophy finals: Its going to be Somerset vs Essex.- Channel 7 hints at termination of its broadcast deal with CA.- Jonty Rhodes to be the new Sweden head coach.- UAE players Ashfaq Ahmed and Amir Hayat suspended for a suspected breach of ICC's anti-corruption rules. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matches covered this episode - ENGvPAK - 2nd and 3rd T20i.- ENGvAUS - 1st T20i. IPL and T20 leagues updates - Raina's exit from IPL2020 could mean his exit from CSK, meanwhile he hints at coming back?- Zampa replaces Richardson at RCB as latter pulls out due to impending birth of first child.- Malinga pulls out of IPL2020 for personal reasons, Pattinson rumoured to be his replacement.- Harbhajan opts out of IPL2020, cites personal reasons.- LPL postponed to Nov14-Dec06 and await better lockdown rules.- PSL 2020 to be completed in Nov, all games to be held in Lahore.- Following a 3rd dismal batting display, defending champions Tridents knocked out.- WBBL 2020 to begin on Oct 25th, to be held entirely in Sydney. Other news - Hayden appointed trade envoy to IND by AUS govt. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IPL and T20 leagues updates - Dream11 bags IPL2020 title sponsorship rights for INR 220Cr. But its bids for 2021, 2022 rejected as too low.- Unacademy announced as offical partner of IPL for the years 2020-2022.- A week after release date, still no IPL2020 schedule published.- RCB open to mid-season player loans and transfers.- Roy pulls out of IPL2020, Daniel Sams to replace him.- Trouble in paradise: multiple people including players and staff in CSK's IPL2020 camp test positive.- More trouble: Raina to miss entire IPL2020 due to personal reasons. COVID-19 - BAN u-19 player Iftekhar Hussein tests positive.- Two SA men's players have tested positive. Other news - GER women's captain Anuradha Doddaballapur takes 4 in 4 to create a record in WT20Is.- Nabi inducted into ACB board.- Mackenzie quits his role as BAN batting coach.- Kallis, Abbas and Sthelakar inducted into ICC hall of fame.- AFG propose to play on test in AUS between Dec 7 - 11.- Srinivasan saved Dhoni's ODI captaincy during AUS tour of 2011/2?- Akmal challenges PCB's ban in CAS, Lausanne.- Moroe fired from the post of CSA CEO.- Nenzani steps down as CSA president. Trivia Q: Who is the first player to have scored a 100 and taken a hat-trick in the same test? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. T20 leagues updates - IPL2020 to have rigourous SOPs and guidelines. - Vivo 'postpones' IPL2020 title sponsorship following backlash on social media.- Tata Group, Unacademy, Dream11, Patanjali(?) considering bidding to be the IPL2020 sponsor.- Sarwan leaves Tallawahs bio-secure bubble due to personal reasons. - Afghan trio not going to CPL. Fabien Allen misses the flight and the tournament. - AUSvWI T20I series scheduled in October postponed. COVID-19 - Karun Nair tested positive, but has since recovered and will be travelling with KXIP to UAE.- Yagnik the RR fielding coach tets positive, asked to self quarantine.- Chetan Chauhan, former IND opener dies of Covid-19 related health complications. Other news - Dhoni announces international retirement. 'Chinna thala' Raina joins him in bowing out.- BCCI has not paid its 27 leading cricketers in last 10 months?- BCCI cracks down on age fraud.- Abdul Qadir conferred Sitara-e-imtiaz posthumously.- Yuvraj asked to come out of retirement by PCA secretary? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. This episode offers a news digest format for our listeners covering important cricketing news. Matches covered in this episode - ENGvIRE: 1st and 2nd ODIs. T20 leagues updates - From BCCI governing council: IPL to start in UAE on Sept 19th, final on 10th Nov. 24 players per team, unlimited covid substitutes. - SL premier league to kick off on 28th Aug.- CPL to kick off on 16th Aug. - Euro T20 slam postponed due to Covid-19. COVID-19 - KXIP co-owner wants daily testing for players and support staff.- IND women tour to ENG in Sept cancelled.- 3 members of SA women's team and support staff test positive. Other news - IND SC defers Ganguly, Shah extension decision to Aug.- Men's ODI WC super league and what it means for WC 2023.- 3rd umpires to take over no-ball calling in WC super leagues.- Bates, Healy not happy about clashing dates of WBBL-Women's T20 Challenge. - AFG cricket board sack its CEO over performance and behavior.- Independent adjudicator halves Umar Akmal's ban to 18 months.- A company based in Isle of Man threatens to seize PAK cricket team's assets in ENG? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. We are going back to our original mission, we discuss only test cricket on this episode. Matches covered in this episode - ENGvWI: 2nd test. - ENGvPAK: preview. Trivia Q: Which batsman has the honour (?) of being the 500th wicket for 2 different bowlers? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. We have a guest co-host Aditya from The Fourth seat podcast (@SeatFourth) with whom we have a detailed chat about the goings on in the world of cricket.There are few audio issues with this episode. We would like to apologise in advance for this. Matches covered in this episode - ENGvWI: 2nd test. COVID-19 - AUS pick 3 new comers in a squad of 26 with an ENG ODI tour in mind.- CSA holds the first 3TC game on July 18th on Mandela's birthday - ABD's eagles take gold.- Amir free to join PAK squad in ENG.- WC T20 2020 postponed to window (to be chosen) in 2021/2. Other news - USA to not renew contracts but offer monthly retainers to core group of players.- From the BCCI Apex body meeting on July 17th: IPL likely in UAE from Sept 26th to Nov 9th.- BCCI loses arbitration case to DC, ordered to pay INR 4800 crores!- Indra Nooyi: an independant left field candidate for ICC chairmanship.- ICA will still have to depend on BCCI says president. Trivia Q: Who was the umpire whose decision was overturned on review for the first time ever using DRS? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. We are happy to be discussing live test cricket again! Matches covered in this episode - ENGvWI: 1st test. COVID-19 - Annoyed by ICC decision delays, BCCI decides to go ahead with IPL preparations. - 6 PAK players including Shadab, Riaz and Zaman cleared to join PAK squad in ENG.- SL plan a premier league in August.- AUS-ZIM ODI series scheduled in Aug postponed.- ENG confirm the PAK, IRE tour itineraries. Other news - Claire Connor to become the first woman MCC president in 2021. - Nitin Menon promoted to the Elite umpires panel in place of Llong.- Mark 'Tubby' Taylor raises the prospect of Boxing day test outside MCG?- K Mendis attested in connection to a fatal accident, released on bail.- Dave Cameron to contest for ICC chairman's post?- Ganguly says in an Instagram interview that Asia cup is postponed, announcement follows next day. Trivia Q: When was the first boxing day test held at the MCG? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. This episode is part II of our chat with Alok Prasanna Kumar, where we discuss the concurrent news from cricket. COVID-19 - Mashrafe Mortaza, Nafees Iqbal and Nazmul Islam test positive for Covid-19.- ICA raises INR 7.8M+ and helps 60 needy cricketers (or their families) suffering from Covid-19.- CSA reveals 7 people have tested positive during its Covid-19 tests.- ENG players to wear selected frontline workers' names on their training shirts.- 11 in PAK squad test postive for Covid-19.- BAN home tours from NZ postponed, they postpone their SL tour. Other news - BCCI to review IPL sponsorship deals.- Rachel Priest retires from international cricket.- Paul Stirling named IRE vice-captain across formats.- Rajinder Goel, highest wicket taker in Ranji trophy matches passes away.- Chris Gayle opts out of CPL 2020 due to personal reasons.- CSA forced to postpone 3TC after SA govt does not give approval. Trivia Q: How many wickets did Rajinder Goel take in Ranji matches? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In this episode we have a guest Alok Prasanna Kumar, a well known lawyer and human rights expert from Bangalore (India) joining us for a detailed discussion about racism in cricket. A link to Alok's article on The Cricket Monthly: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1079103/crime-and-punishment Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode we have a guest co-host Nikhil (@NikUttam) from CaribCricket Podcast (@CaribCricket). We preview the upcoming ENG vs WI test series in detail. COVID-19 - PAK not to host a camp locally before players depart to ENG.- T20 WC in 2020 - 'unlikey and unrealisitic': CA's chairperson.- SA return to training with a new format 3 team game. ABD to feature in it.- Hick departs from AUS coaching set-up as a part of Covid-19 restructuring. ENG v WI preview - ENG squad: Moeen Ali back in the 30 man squad.- WI squad: Hetmyer, Bravo and Paul turn down places on the WI squad.- WI tour test itinerary - 3 back to back tests.- Joe root likely to miss a test, Stokes primed to take over. - Brathwaite calls on Haynes to try to rediscover form.- Bairstow targeting test return as a keeper. Other news - BCCI takes an objection to Asia cup 2020 hosting talks? - CPL 2020 to be played in T&T entirely. Players to take a pay cut.- Just a cotton towel is enough to shine the ball claims Duke ball's manufacturer.- Sreesanth back in the fray for Kerala in Ranji trophy in 2020 season? Trivia Q: Which bowler has the best match bowling analysis in ENG-WI tests? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode Giri and Ajit discuss the (non)postponement news of T20 WC 2020, ICC regulations on cricket during Covid-19 and impact of protests in the cricketing world among other topics. COVID-19 - ENG confirm WI test itinerary with 3 back to back tests.- Hetmyer, Bravo and Paul turn down spots on the WI tour squad to ENG.- CPL submits plan for 2020 edition to be hosted in Trinidad and Tobago.- ICC ratifies Covid substitute, saliva ban on a interim basis. - Decision on T20 WC 2020 postponed to July. - Emirates board makes BCCI an offer host IPL 2020. - Its official: IPL 2020 targetting the Sept-Oct window if other tournaments get cancelled.- BCCI confirms IND won't travel to SL in June and ZIM in August.- BAN's SL tour may not go ahead as planned.- Shahid Afridi tests positive for Covid-19. Other news - Plunkett says his playing days for ENG are over, wants to qualify for USA (his wife is American)?- Gayle, Sammy and Sangakkara among cricketers to raise voices against racism.- Sammy alleges racism in SRH camp.- Boycott's comments about expert commentators comes under fire.- SACA criticizes CSA's inability to meet deadline regarding Moroe. - IND's oldest FC cricketer Vasant Raiji passes away at 100.- Younis Khan appointed PAK batting coach for ENG tour.- Mandhana, Pujara, Jadeja among cricketers to receive NADA notices after BCCI messes up their whereabouts reports. Trivia Q: Which test nation holds the record for the longest sequence of continuous tests without a draw? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode Giri and Ajit discuss how cricket at the highest level is trying to make a comeback, through rules that are being in put in place to host it in a safe and effective manner. COVID-19 - CA chief executive Kevin Roberts says WC20 'under high risk'.- CA confirm IND tour of AUS to go ahead, number of venues could be reduced.- CWI in principle approves WI team's upcoming ENG tour.- ICC postpones meeting to June 10th citing confidentiality related issue?- ICC issues guidelines over Bio safety officer and other matters for upcoming period.- Woakes' impressions on training in a controlled environment.- BCB director Shafiul Alam Chouwdhury Nadel contracts Covid-19.- Former PAK opener Taufeeq Umar contracts Covid-19.- ECB defer start of domestic season to Aug 1st. Other news - Is BCCI targetting ICC chairmanship for Ganguly, or will Srinivasan emerge as the BCCI candidate?- SL's Shehan Madhushanka suspended from all cricket for alleged drug possession.- IND, SA planning a T20 series in SA at the end of Aug.- ICC threaten to move ICC T20 WC 2021 from IND over tax exemption.- An independent adjudicator to hear Umar Akmal's appeal over the 3 year ban.- Rohit Sharma nominated for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna. Dhawan, Ishant and Deepti nominated for Arjuna award. Trivia Q: Which Indian cricketer was gifted a Grey-Nicholls bat by the Australian cricket board in 1977-8 series recognising his performances with the bat on the tour? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode we discuss the continuing impact of Corona virus on the game of cricket, as many countries around the world begin relaxing the lockdown rules. COVID-19 - BCB development coach Ashiqul tests positive for Covid-19.- Womens WC qualifiers slated to be held in July in SL postponed.- Daniel Harris - a doctor's story.- BCCI set to lose INR 4000cr (~ 500M eur) if IPL2020 gets cancelled.- ENG set to resume training as possibility of WI tour increases.- ICC Cricket committee proposes no use of saliva for shining balls, non-neutral umpires and an extra referral per innings. Other news - Gayle escapes sanction for Sarwan rant?- Afridi buys Rahim's bat for USD 20K.- Azam confirmed as the new PAK ODI captain.- Riaz, Ali and Amir left out of PAK central contracts.- Vincy Premier T10 league to kick off on 22nd May in the caribbean.- Rob Key suffers a minor stroke over the weekend, now stable.- Gibson urges Mashrafe to retire. Trivia Q: Who is the only player to have played over a 100 tests and never been run out? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode regular co-host Giri is back and firing on all cylinders! COVID-19 - Kookaburra come up with a wax polish for ball shining.- Yusuf Abdulla: a cricketer fighting on the frontlines.- SA all rounder Solo Nqweni tests positive for Covid-19. - Philander's Kolpak deal cancelled through mutual consent.- IND ready for a two week quarantine if that can allow AUS tour to happen later this year. Other news - Sarwan hits back, calls Gayle's accusations scandalous.- Shami confesses to suicidal thoughts during lows of 2018.- Maharaj expresses SA captaincy aspirations.- Gayle vs Kohli ESPNCricinfo poll confusion on twitter. - AFG's Shafiqullah banned for 6 years after admitting to corruption charges.- Australia the #1 team in tests in T20s.- Sangakkara's run as MCC president set to be extended.- Sanjeev Chawla, the key accused by Delhi police in Hansie Cronje corruption case in 2000 out on bail.- BCCI considering creating an ad-hoc committee to run Delhi cricket. Trivia Q: Before Sangakkara, who was the last president of MCC to have held the post for multiple years consecutively? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode we continue our banter about the world of cricket. We are joined by a guest co-host Chetan from Bangalore, India. COVID-19 - PAK tour of NL postponed indefinitely.- Ashwin, Pooran and Maharaj's contracts suspended by Yorkshire.- The 100 to be postponed?- Abu Dhabi cricket set to offer its facilities to ECB.- Gayle rants on Sarwan regarding his Tallawah ouster. Other news - Sana Mir retires from international cricket.- Umar Akmal handed a 3 year ban from all cricket.- J Arunkumar appointed USA men's coach.- Williamson, Devine win big at NZC LOI awards.- Charity champion Col.Moore capped by ENG on his 100th b'day.- Shakib's corruptor banned for 2 years. Trivia Q: Which ENG cricketer played international cricket only once, but took a mere 3278 FC wickets? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode we continue our banter about the world of cricket and our lives in general, in the time of coronavirus. Senor Marquez wherever you may be, RIP! COVID-19 - IPL 2020 set to be deferred indefinitely.- ENG players offer to take paycuts during summer months.- Pujara's Gloucs stint off, counties tighten their belts.- BANvAUS test series scheduled for June postponed.- Brendan Taylor bemoans the effect of COVID-19 on ZIM's schedule.- Zafar Sarfraz, a former PAK FC cricketer dies of Corona virus.- Rahul and Mushfiqur lead cricketers in auctioning off personal gear to help Covid-19 victims. Other news - Clarke feels AUS too scared to sledge Kohli's IND?- Stokes, Perry named Wisden's leading cricketers of the year breaking Kohli's run.- AB de Villiers unsure about WC T20 comeback.- IND women qualify for T20 WC after splitting points for series not played against PAK.- Umar Akmal's hearing in front of disciplinary committee set to 27th Apr, after he opts to not contest fixing charges. AATBP Megapod episode: https://player.fm/series/all-about-the-balls-sports-podcast/all-about-the-balls-the-cricket-megapod-returns Trivia Q: Which player holds the record for the most number of pairs in test cricket? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode we talk about the world of cricket during the time of coronavirus. COVID-19 - Heather knight signs up as NHS Volunteer in England. - Joginder Sharma: WC hero turned cop on the beat, lauded by ICC. - Lancashire head of cricket Hodgkiss dies from coronavirus. - UK player cricket body rejects ECB's initial proposal of 20% pay cut for players. - AUS players prepare for a pay cut as central contracts delayed. - Misbah-ul-Haq suggests a truncated WTC would not be a good idea. - AUS cricketers' wedding season on hold - Edgbaston to become COVID-19 testing centreOther news - Amazon series "The Test" - IND vs PAK retrolive: 2011 WC S/F on cricinfo. - IND vs SL retrolive: 2011 finals on cricinfo.- Dane Piedt quits SA cricket to pursue a career in USA minor leagues. - Tony Lewis from DLS algorithm passes away. Trivia Q: What are we talking about here? "Left pad, right pad, box, one tap in the middle, two behind foot, look up, two behind foot, look up, one tap... good to go!" Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode we talk about Coronavirus and cricket. COVID-19 - India goes into a 21 day lockdown, its impact on IPL 2020 - Summer Olympics postponed to 2021; Why isn't BCCI able to take a decision on IPL? - ICC Tournaments scheduling under the scanner due to COVID-19 :- WTC, T20I WC, etc - What should(are) cricketers do(ing) during this off-period? What impact does it have on mental health of players? - Scotland's Majid Haq is the first cricketer who is confirmed to be infected by Corona Virus? - SA cancel final rounds of domestic tourneys and Lions and Dolphins declared winners. - Bangladesh players fear salary loss amid uncertaintyOther news - Amazon series "The Test" - Retrolive PAK v ENG '92 WC finals on Cricinfo- David Warner opts out of the Hundred due to family reasons. - Umar Akmal challenges PCB's two anti-corruption breach charges. - Atul Bedade suspended as Baroda women's coach following allegations of sexual harassment. - Rohit takes a dig at ICC after not including him in the best current pull shot poll. Trivia Q: Who was an international cricketer who lost his life in the last great pandemic - Spanish Flu in 1918/20? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode we continue to discuss the impact of Corona virus on the cricketing world and beyond. Other topics: Alex Hales has symptoms of COVID-19, to be tested. PSL semis and finals postponed. Ganguly indicates that IPL2020 to be truncated; should IPL be cancelled or postponed indefinitely? The age-old topic of MS Dhoni's (non)retirement and its consequences on Indian T20I squad The imminent arrival of The Hundred and its impact on real cricket i.e. Test cricket Last round of the Sheffield shield cancelled, NSW declared the winners. European cricket league postponed to 2021 owing to coronavirus. Trivia Q: Who is an Olympic gold medallist who has also played cricket at the highest level? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. In today's episode we discuss the impact of Corona virus on the cricketing world. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode: - Finals of Women's T20i World Cup. - AFG v IRE T20i series. - Chappell-Hadley Trophy. Other topics: - A patient Saurashtra edge Bengal to win the Ranji trophy 2019-20.- World XI v Asia XI matches postponed due to Corona virus scare.- A trip down memory lane, Road safety world series.- ENG's tour of SL postponed amid Corona virus scare.- IPL start postponed to 15th Apr due to Corona virus scare.- Sheffield shield last round could be cancelled?- BCCI and CWI put on hold the remaining matches in their domestic seasons. Trivia Q: When was the last time that Saurashtra (under any name) won the Ranji trophy? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Today's episode is dedicated to the 2020 Women's T20 World cup. We are joined by Vishal from www.femalecricket.com to help analyse the matches from this tournament. Trivia Q: Can you name a pair of brothers-in-law currently playing men's international cricket? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode: - NZ vs IND Test series - BAN vs ZIM Test series - SL vs WI ODI series - SA vs AUS T20I series - Women's T20i WC Other topics: - Door still open for AB De Villiers? Yes, according to SA coach Boucher.- Faf du Plessis quits as SA skipper in all formats.- St.Lucia Zouks sold to owners of KXIP.- IND to play a D/N test against ENG at Motera, in addition to the one against AUS.- Pragyan Ojha retires from International and first class cricket.- Darren Sammy to be made honorary citizen of PAK and given the top civilian honour. Trivia Q: Who is the only WI WK to have scored a 100 and 4 dismissals in ODIs? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. We are joined by a new guest co-host Pavan from Bengaluru, India. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode: - NZ vs IND T20 series (last game) - NZ vs IND ODI series - SA vs ENG ODI series - PAK vs BD Test series Other topics: - 16 suspects in KPL betting case chargesheeted, including CM Gautham and Abrar Kazi.- Ranji trophy stars so far in 2019/20 season. Trivia Q: When was the last time (before Quinton in SAvENG 1st ODI) that a Captain who was also the opener and wicket keeper, score a hundred in an ODI? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. We are joined by a returning guest co-hosts, Kanna and Chetan. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs NZ T20 series - IND vs AUS ODI series (last game) - SA vs ENG Test series - ZIM vs SL Test series - T20 Tri-series involving AUSw, ENGw and INDw Trivia Q: What is the highest score at #6 in FC cricket? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Best wishes to all our listeners! In our first episode of the new decade we are joined by a special guest speaker, Ravi Nair, a true cricket aficionado of Guerilla Cricket fame. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - AUS vs NZ Test series - SA vs ENG Test series - WI vs IRE Limited over series Other news - Irfan Pathan retires from all forms of cricket.- Kohli, Tendulkar weigh in on 4 day tests proposal.- Prithvi Shaw's second innings not going as well as expected?- Warne to auction off his baggy green for bushfire, sold for AUS $1M- ZIM to host SL for a 2 test tour beginning 19th Jan. Trivia Q: Who has the lowest avg in IND-AUS bilateral tests scoring away from home and having scored atleast 300 runs? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher On Shed Media Podcast Channel (Spreaker) Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Wishing everyone a happy new year! Thanks for your support in 2019, hope it continues and grows in 2020. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs WI limited overs series. - PAK vs SL Test series. - AUS vs NZ Test series. - SA vs ENG Test series. Other news - Ben Stokes crowned BBC SPOTY 2019. He is also awarded an MBE in NY honours list.- SA ring in the changes in the squad to face ENG.- Elysse Perry crowned the ICC women's cricketer of the year for a 2nd time.- ABD in talks to play WCT20 for SA, say Boucher and du Plessis?- Davids leads Paarl Rocks to MSL 2019 title.- After having initially opposed it, BCCI (Ganguly) says IND to play a 4 nation ODI Super-series along with AUS, ENG in 2021?- BAN's PAK tour hangs by a thread.- Clive Lloyd knighted in NY honours list.- Peter Siddle retires from Int'nl cricket.- Central Punjab win the QeA trophy for 2019-20 season.- ICC mulls mandatory 4-days tests from 2023. Trivia Q: Before Abid Ali from PAK, has anyone scored a debut hundred in both ODIs and Tests? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Starting from this episode, we are proud to be associated with the Shed Media podcast channel (@ShedmediaPC). Do listen to us on their podcast channel, among other awesome podcasts on there. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs WI limited overs series. - PAK vs SL Test series. - AUS vs NZ Test series. Other news - Ganguly says a 7 team WIPL 'atleast 4 years away'?- CSA CEO Moroe suspended for alleged misconduct.- Brisbase Heat win WBBL19 on back of Mooney's heroics.- Nasir Jamshed pleads guilty on the first day of his court trial.- Graeme Smith appointed CSA director for 3 months.- Boucher appointed SA men's head coach till 2023.- Asghar Afghan reappointed AFG captain in all 3 formats.- Dwayne Bravo has decided to come out of retirement for WI. Trivia Q: Who played the first ever Ranji trophy game? What dubious record from that match still stands? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Today we have a special guest, James from the Full toss blog (@thefulltoss) analysing with us the ENG's tour of NZ. The audio in this first section has some issues and parts of the episode were recorded in a noisy environment. Our apologies for the audio quality. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - NZ vs ENG Test series. - AFG vs WI Test series. - AUS vs PAK Test series. Other news - Third umpire to call front foot no-balls in India-WI T20I series.- IRE's Tim Murtagh retires from int'l cricket.- Abhimanyu Mithun takes 5 wickets in 6 balls in SMA trophy S/F vs Haryana. KAR go on to win SMA trophy 2nd year in a row.- BCCI await the court hearing for confirmation to proposed roll-backs on Lodha reforms. - Mickey Arthur unveiled as the next SL head coach.- Ahmedabad's Sardar Patel stadium to be inaugurated with a World XI vs Asia XI.- KPL fixing update: KSCA managing committee member arrested on suspicions of match fixing.- Bob Willis dies after a prolonged illness. Trivia Q: Who was the Man of Match in the last test match PAK won on AUS soil? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs BAN Test series. - AUS vs PAK Test series. - NZ vs ENG Test series. Other news - Shahadat hossain banned for 5yrs after assaulting Arafat Sunny jr in a domestic cricket match.- PCB sues IMG-Reliance for failing to cover PSL19.- PAK's Sana Mir and AUS's Sophie Molineux take a break from cricket.- KPL will not be held until betting investigation is completed - KSCA treasurer.- George Bailey made an AUS selector. Trivia Q: Which captain holds record for most innings victories and how many? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs BAN T20I series. - AUS vs PAK T20I series. - NZ vs ENG T20I series. - WIw vs INDw limited overs series. Other news - Dhoni to commentate in the INDvBAN day night test.- IPL news: An extra umpire for spotting no-balls? Power Player not in 2020 IPL?- KAR's Ranji players Gautam and Kazi arrested in relation to KPL betting.- Sanyam, an alleged major bookie in KPL betting case arrested.- BCCI new leadership proposes changes, Lodha reforms to be set aside?- SL passes bill to criminalize many acts related to match-fixing. Trivia Q: Who is the first Indian to take a T20I hat-trick? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Youtube On Twitter On Facebook On Acast On Castbox On Stitcher Via mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs BAN T20I series. - AUS vs SL T20I series. - AUS vs PAK T20I series. - NZ vs ENG T20I series. - WIw vs INDw T20I series. - World T20 qualifiers. Other news - PCB prevent a player strike due to objections about NoCs.- 'Power player': a player replacement strategy for the upcoming IPL, planned by BCCI? Harmandeep's catch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE5FBLkoClQ Trivia Q: With a cutoff of 100 T20 matches, which skipper has the best win percentage? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean: https://armchaircricpod.podbean.com/ On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w2FPODJZYXaByO5IqwVXP On Apple podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/armchair-cricket-podcast On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JgeQ3UmqhCoJ_mcNYc0ig On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArmchairCricPod On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairCricPod On Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/acp On Castbox: https://play.acast.com/s/acphttps://castbox.fm/channel/%F0%9F%8F%8FThe-Armchair-Cricket-Podcast-%F0%9F%8E%A7-id2033421?country=us On Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/armchair-cricket-podcast Via mail: [email protected] Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Today, we have a special guest Sarthak (@ssarthaktweets) joining us and discussing the ongoing events on and off the field. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - AUS vs SL T20I series. - World T20 qualifiers. Other news - Shakib Hasan found guilty of not reporting corrupt approaches, banned for 2 years (1 year suspended). - End of Dhoni the international cricketer as IND chief selector indicates they are moving on?- More arrests in the KPL as a batsman and bowling coach of Bengaluru Blasters arrested on match-fixing charges.- Karnataka win the Vijay Hazare trophy after a rain interrupted final.- Rawalpindi and Karachi proposed as possible test venues for SL's test tour of PAK in Dec. SLC positive.- CSA suspends interim director of cricket van Zyl for dereliction of duty.- Masakadza appointed ZIM director of cricket. Trivia Q: Which team has won the Vijay Hazare trophy most number of times? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean: https://armchaircricpod.podbean.com/ On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w2FPODJZYXaByO5IqwVXP On Apple podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/armchair-cricket-podcast On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JgeQ3UmqhCoJ_mcNYc0ig On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArmchairCricPod On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairCricPod On Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/acp On Castbox: https://play.acast.com/s/acphttps://castbox.fm/channel/%F0%9F%8F%8FThe-Armchair-Cricket-Podcast-%F0%9F%8E%A7-id2033421?country=us On Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/armchair-cricket-podcast Via mail: [email protected] Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Today, we have a special guest Aditya from the Fourth seat podcast (@SeatFourth) joining us and discussing the ongoing events on and off the field. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs SA 3rd test. - World T20 qualifiers. Other news - Nepal and ZIM readmitted as ICC members.- Ganguly confirmed as BCCI President-elect. Has had to answer some choice questions already.- WI News: As anticipated Simmons returns as WI coach.- ICC approves a new 6 team tournament in the next cycle starting in 2023. BCCI not happy.- 3 UAE players suspended over suspicions of corruption. 4th suspended later.- PAK News: Sarfraz sacked as Test and T20i captain. A few surprises in the squads.- Gulam Bodi sentenced to 5 years in prison over betting and corruption.- BAN players going on a strike - just a 24 hour one. Trivia Q: When was the last time IND inflicted back to back innings defeats in tests and on whom? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean: https://armchaircricpod.podbean.com/ On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w2FPODJZYXaByO5IqwVXP On Apple podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/armchair-cricket-podcast On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JgeQ3UmqhCoJ_mcNYc0ig On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArmchairCricPod On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairCricPod On Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/acp On Castbox: https://play.acast.com/s/acphttps://castbox.fm/channel/%F0%9F%8F%8FThe-Armchair-Cricket-Podcast-%F0%9F%8E%A7-id2033421?country=us On Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/armchair-cricket-podcast Via mail: [email protected] Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Armchair cricket podcast. Matches and Cricket series covered in this episode - IND vs SA 2nd test. - PAK vs SL 3rd T20. Other news - No TNCA in BCCI elections?- Breaking: Ganguly to be new BCCI president?- Kumble appointed KXIP head coach.- Future of ZIM cricket to be decided in ICC meeting next week.- Sciver and Brunt announce engagement.- Barbados Tridents win the CPL2019, Guyana bridesmaids again.- Mitch Marsh trying too hard to emulate Ben Stokes? Injures his hand by smashing a wall. Trivia Q: What is the highest score by an Indian captain in tests? Listen to us and get in touch: On Podbean: https://armchaircricpod.podbean.com/ On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w2FPODJZYXaByO5IqwVXP On Apple podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/armchair-cricket-podcast On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JgeQ3UmqhCoJ_mcNYc0ig On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArmchairCricPod On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairCricPod On Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/acp On Castbox: https://play.acast.com/s/acphttps://castbox.fm/channel/%F0%9F%8F%8FThe-Armchair-Cricket-Podcast-%F0%9F%8E%A7-id2033421?country=us On Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/armchair-cricket-podcast Via mail: [email protected] Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices