Isa and Ankur celebrate Aatif’s birthday who suffered with the blues after Pakistan snatched a draw from the jaws of victory. The team reflect on the Indians pounding the Windies and are also joined by the Managing Director of the Cricket World Cup next year – Steve Elworthy, as they try and blag some tickets and find out how preparations are going. They also make the former South African cricketer relive the famous loss to Australia when the World Cup was last held in the UK back in 1999….did he stop sending Christmas cards to Lance Klusener or Alan Donald?

Aatif’s Bday Blues – blame Pakistan, India dominate the Windies and Steve Elworthy relives South Africa’s epic fail

Isa Guha and Aatif Nawaz talk cricket with a British-Asian spin. The former England bowler and the Pakistan comedian join forces to take an alternative view on the cricketing issues of the week.  They will be joined by guests representing different South Asian communities unified by a love of the game.

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England all-rounder Ben Stokes scored a brilliant unbeaten 100 to keep the qualification hopes of Rajasthan Royals alive. In an exclusive interview Stokes speaks to Isa Guha about opening the batting, his rollercoaster three years and why he wouldn’t wish quarantine on his greatest enemy, even Marlon Samuels.

TMS does the IPL: Ben Stokes Special

Aatif Nawaz & Daniel Norcross reflect on an extraordinary few days at the IPL with ties, super overs and amazing performances. We also focus on Sunrisers Hyderabad as we’re joined by superstar Afghan spinner Rashid Khan and Jonny Bairstow reveals the secret of his opening partnership with Ashes rival David Warner.

TMS does the IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad special with Rashid Khan and Jonny Bairstow

Nicholas Pooran joins Aatif Nawaz and Daniel Norcross to talk through his incredible gravity-defying save over the boundary, as well as what life is like in the IPL bubble.  Plus Sheldon Cottrell tells us why a friend’s Covid diagnosis made him take the virus so seriously, and Mandeep Singh explains the Punjabi spirit behind the team.

TMS does the IPL: Kings XI special, including Pooran on THAT save

England World Cup winner Jos Buttler and IPL stalwart Robin Uthappa chat to the team, and we reveal your greatest IPL XI.

An IPL special with Jos Buttler and Robin Uthappa

Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi tells us he could be playing until he's 50, whilst India Women's opener Smriti Mandhana talks about being one of the world's best.

Aatif’s Bday Blues – blame Pakistan, India dominate the Windies and Steve Elworthy relives South Africa’s epic fail

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