The CricBlog Podcast

In the latest episode of The CricBlog Podcast, Charbel Coorey (Australia fan) and Nash Sant (India fan) dissect Australia's poor performance in the T20I series vs West Indies. We discussed which player could make a difference in the dreaded 5-7 positions in the batting lineup and whether Australia's bowling stocks are strong enough.We looked India's superb depth in white-ball cricket as they hammered Sri Lanka in the first ODI. The future is certainly looking bright for the men in blue.We also had a discussion on who makes England's best T20 side. Should Liam Livingstone be first choice and does that mean players like Eoin Morgan and Ben Stokes should watch over their shoulder?Plus, Shakib Al Hasan highlights his all-round greatness once again, Ireland are competing well with South Africa, and some good performances in women's cricket.

1st half of the episode: Charbel (Australia fan) and Nash (India fan) try to discuss what on earth is going wrong with Australia's T20 cricket as they slump to defeats in the West Indies series. Charbel tries to make sense of Australia's situation and why they are struggling, with a few jokes included as well.We also discuss Pakistan's struggles, Bangladesh's win in Zimbabwe, women's cricket and more.2nd half the episode: We are honoured to have been joined by Amit Sinha from RandomCricketPhotos&Videos to discuss our favourite ever cricket photos. Definitely a nolstagia trip for the cricket nut.

In this special feature episode of The CricBlog Podcast, we were joined by Radha Gupta, founder of She Talks Ball. Radha is extremely passionate about women's sport, and is obsessed with the game of cricket, particularly the Indian Women's Team. We chatted about where women's cricket is at now, and where it could be in the near future. This is one you don't want to miss!

Charbel Coorey (Aussie fan) and Nash Sant (India fan) discuss the comments made by Steve Smith last week that he will consider missing the T20 World Cup to be fit and firing for the Ashes later this year. We also review the West Indies vs South Africa T20I series, where the Proteas pulled off a fantastic series win against one of the T20 World Cup contenders.Did Sri Lanka actually mistake Tom Curran for Dale Steyn with that headband?! We review a very easy time for England against Sri Lanka. Also, we praise Mithali Raj for her superb achievement of becoming the highest ever run-scorer in international women's cricket. Plus, we give you a taste of a special feature coming out later in the week.in

In this episode of The CricBlog Podcast, Charbel (Aussie fan) and Nash (India fan) discuss a tweet hinting that AB de Villiers could be retiring after the rescheduled IPL 2021 later this year. Plus, we discuss the World Test Championship Format and what changes should be made, as well as providing our thoughts on the England Women vs India Women (i.e. where India go from here and England's strengths), West Indies vs South Africa and England vs Sri Lanka series. Throughout the show, we answer a number of fan questions, too.

In the latest episode of The CricBlog Podcast, Charbel (Aussie fan) and Nash (India fan) review the World Test Championship Final. We look at why New Zealand won the game and just how good they are, as well as what went wrong for India. Do Virat Kohli's men have serious concerns to fix?We sarcastically joke about England's approach to rest players from Test cricket as they are cruising in the T20Is against Sri Lanka. Also, we chat about South Africa's thumping win against the Windies, focusing on the excellent Proteas attack and horrid West Indies batting effort.Also, we looked at the PSL 2021 Final between Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi (time of recording was before the match). Congratulations to the Sultans on their first-ever PSL Title.

In this episode of The CricBlog Podcast, Charbel and Nash preview the World Test Championship Final between New Zealand and India. We look at the possible XIs of each team and the key battles to watch out for, as well as who we think might get the win. We also look at England's pummelling at the hands of NZ, which was a great sight for Aussie Charbel, in a week where the Windies also got hammered by South Africa and Shakib Al Hasan shows us some Sunday League stuff.

In this episode, we discuss whether ECB are right to suspend Ollie Robinson from international cricket after old tweets resurfaced online during day one of the England-New Zealand Test. Both Nash and Charbel provide their passionate takes on the issue. Also, we chat about the 1st England vs New Zealand Test, and whether England did the right thing playing for a draw or that they simply aren't brave enough. We chatted Netherlands vs Ireland and also welcomed Proteas fan Dan Osmond to look at South Africa's chances in their Test and T20I tour of the West Indies.

In episode 10 of The CricBlog Podcast, Charbel (Aussie fan) and Nash (India fan) are joined by Dan and Kez from WeCricket to preview the England vs New Zealand series. We all provide our insights into how the series will transpire and which players need to step up. We also discuss how boards need to manage players through bubbles and quarantine given the news of IPL 2021 likely to restart on September 17 in the UAE. Plus, Ireland will take on the Netherlands this week as part of the ODI Super League, and we chat about that as well.

This week, co-hosts Charbel and Nash discuss the delay in payments from BCCI to the 2020 WC Finalists Indian Women's team. We also discussed the wonder that is Darren Stevens along with the under-performing Aussies in the LV County Championship.

On this special feature, co-hosts Nash and Charbel chat with NZ cricket fan Sritama Panda and discuss the upcoming England-NZ series with an eye on the WTC final between India and NZ.

Co-hosts Charbel and Nash are back after a week off and discuss Tim Paine's comments about India playing mind-games during the recent tour. But the big-ticket item this week is Cameron Bancroft. The sandpaper gate will not go away for Cricket Australia and a new investigation might be opened up after Bancroft's recent comments. We also discuss the England-NZ series and the WTC final.

On episode 7 of The CricBlog Podcast, Aussie fan Charbel Coorey and India fan Nash Sant discuss the somewhat inevitable chaos in the IPL right now. Is it time to pull the plug or can the BCCI keep the tournament going? In terms of the cricket itself, Charbel had plenty to say in a passionate defence of David Warner and how SRH have gone a long way to ruin their own season. How on earth can they drop Warner and send out a batting lineup like that vs the Royals? We also chatted to Tim Dale Lace from South Africa regarding the big news regarding the CSA board and all things SA cricket.

In this special feature interview, we chat with Daniel Beswick from Emerging Cricket on all things Associate Cricket. Daniel passionately talks about how the big 3 could be doing so much more to help grow the game more around the world, as well as what the Olympics can do for cricket. Also, we chat about some of the most exciting players in Associate cricket and who could be the stars of the future. It was such a great interview with Daniel, and we hope you enjoy it!

In episode 6 of The CricBlog Podcast, Aussie fan Charbel Coorey and India fan Nash Sant discuss whether the IPL should continue amid India's COVID-19 crisis. There has been a big debate as to whether having the IPL at a time like this is right, and we discuss it here on the podcast. In terms of the cricket, Ravindra Jadeja produced arguably the best ever all-round display to sink RCB. We discuss that and more on the IPL, as well as Pakistan's win in Zimbabwe and a forgettable Test match in Sri Lanka.

In episode 5 of The CricBlog Podcast, we review the opening week-and-a-bit of IPL 2021. We discuss what have been the driving factors behind RCB's superb start to their campaign, and whether this is the year they can finally go all the way. If they do, they will completely prove Charbel wrong! Also, Johns Benny (@CricCrazyJohns) joined us to talk about his cricket story and gave his insights into the IPL. We also chatted about the Sheffield Shield Final, where Queensland dominated New South Wales to win the title. Marnus Labuschagne was brilliant, and we were full of praise for he and the Queensland team. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Twitter & Instagram at @cricblogpod.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Toby Marriott, founder of Cricket District. We spoke about the best village cricket moments, best stadiums and how fan-generated content is here to stay. Cricket District is the home of cricket culture. Growing the sport we love through the power of social media.

In episode 4, we discuss about ABD being the best all-format batsman in modern day cricket and also touch on the opening weekend of the IPL 2021. We also spoke to a very special guest Andrew "AJ" Tye from Rajasthan Royals about their 2021 campaign.

In episode 3 of The CricBlog Podcast, we discuss the controversial moment involving Quinton de Kock and Fakhar Zaman in the 2nd South Africa vs Pakistan ODI. Did QdK mean it and did he break the rules? Also, we talk about our IPL 2021 Predictions, namely Orange Cap, Purple Cap and the top 4. Nash and Charbel disagree about a few things, so it's interesting stuff.Plus, each week on the podcast, we will have a special feature. This week, we spoke about our favourite ever bowlers who helped us fall in love with the game.

India win, AGAIN?! In the second episode of The CricBlog Podcast, we discuss the recently-concluded India-England ODI series. We were joined by passionate (and knowledgeable) England fan Adam Sutherland to discuss the series. We also had the pleasure of speaking to Fatima from Popping Crease South Africa about the SA Women's Team in India and how the men's team will go against Pakistan. Plus, how good is the Aussie Women's side? We also chatted about our cricketing stories and answered fan questions. Enjoy!

A podcast by the fans, for the fans! And who said an Aussie and an Indian can't get along?In the first ever episode of The CricBlog Podcast, Australian Charbel Coorey and Indian Nash Sant discuss the India vs England T20I series and provide our unique perspectives on what's been happening in the cricketing world. We also touch on which other teams, other than India & England, can make a mark in the T20 World Cup later this year. Also, we had Dan and Kez from Wecricket join us to talk about the recent India vs England T20I series and where England go to from here.