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We continue to the race discussion this week with ESPNCricinfo's Firdose Moonda.

A week ago, when it was leaked that race played a hand in the South African World Cup semi final side, we tackled it from a white South African perspective.

Firdose helps us understand the issue from a 'person of colour' perspective.

In the chat, we ask Firdose some tough questions such as:

- Are quotas just another form of apartheid?;

-Why is Cricket South Africa so evasive about the subject;

-Is this the best way to promote cricket to all races;

-Is Philander just a quota player;

-Should India have quotas due to centuries of the caste system;

-Why have Cricket South Africa shunned her?

and of course, we also tackle the Scott Muller Award!

A 'Person Of Colour' Explains Why Racial Quotas Are Necessary In South African Cricket - CBCT

In case you live under or rock, or outside of India, you may not have known that the IPL has begun.

Cat and I delve deep into our bowels of T20 knowledge to bring you everything you need to know about this ridiculous tournament.

Listen in to hear:

- A summary of Cat's World Cup betting results

- How to watch the IPL if you don't have Pay TV

- IPL Fantasy Leagues

- Listener questions

- Warnie's new Manifesto

and of course, the Scott Muller Award!

Most importantly, we have some new jingles you need to hear, as well as another outtake at the end of the recording.

Don't forget to leave us an iTunes review...please?

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What a ridiculous 24 hours it has been.

I initially was going to do a podcast about Haroon Lorgat's text to Proteas coach Russell Domingo telling him to pick another black player.

Quotas, race, politics and South Africa are intrinsically linked. I wanted to explore the issue and had invited Cliff Central's Ben Karpinski onto the show to discuss further. He lives in Johannesburg and is white. It's bizarre that I even have to share his colour, but this is how South Africa works apparently.

He wrote a great article on the topic and has some strong views on the matter.

It's an ugly subject that not many people want to tackle in case people call them racist or bigoted.

I had reached out to the South African Minister of Sport, but his office did not reply in time.

However, while planning the podcast, the Sri Lankan government took over Sri Lanka Cricket. This move caused the ICC to remind them that they would likely be suspended under Article 2.9(B) of the ICC's Articles of Association banning government interference into cricket matters.

But wait! Isn't that what the South African government just did with their World Cup semi final team?

So where's South Africa's please explain letter?

Then, ICC President Mustafa Kamal decided to resign in protest because the ICC have not followed their own constitution. He was meant to present the World Cup trophy and wasn't allowed to. Him calling two umpires cheats and corrupt after Bangladesh's loss to India in the World Cup probably didn't help.

Strap yourselves in folks.

This is one Emergency 'Can't Bowl Can't Throw' podcast you don't want to miss.

EMERGENCY PODCAST - Racial Quotas - CBCT

A little bonus track where Dennis reviews the World Cup with Cliff Radio's Ben Karpinksi.

He's a South African. He has never seen success.

WOW!

What an absolutely emphatic win by the Aussies in the World Cup final.

I was lucky enough to attend with great friend of the show, sports satirist Titus O'Reily.

I wandered the MCG both before, during and after the match to speak to the fans.

I wore this replica 1992 World Cup Pakistani shirt:

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Special guest appearances from:

- Superman and Batman

- ESPN Cricinfo's Melinda Farrell and Subash Jayaraman

- Times Now's Harini Rana from India

- Super Sports Crystal Arnold from South Africa and

- IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla. He is from India too I think.

I tried and failed again to get to Kevin Pietersen. I also tried and failed to get a decent Kiwi or Australian joke on record.

You will not have heard anything like this podcast from the World Cup.

This I can guarantee.

Dennis Chats World Cup On Cliff Radio ... Again - CBCT