Zimbabwean cricket isn’t just a story of the 1990s triumphs, it is a machine forged in a deep, hidden history of colonial and minority struggles.

In this episode of Cricktake, we breaCricktakee unknown stories that defined the early game - the shadow leagues, the forgotten legends, and the structural blueprints that set the stage for independent Zimbabwe's rise.

00:00 - Introduction: The Colonial Era

02:03 - The Currie Cup Furnace

03:34 - Shadow Minority Leagues

05:20 - Duncan Fletcher’s Blueprints

06:37 - Football & Athletics Ecosystems

09:24 - The Indian Diaspora Influx

13:48 - The Oriental Cricket Club

15:45 - Segregated Club Realities

20:15 - The Ramabhai Trophy

23:16 - The 1959 Sunrise Club Split

28:17 - UDI & Global Isolation

35:06 - Systemic Facility Divides

37:21 - Lancaster House & Mugabe

39:06 - ICC Membership & Outro

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The 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup gave us a few stories that we believe defined the tournament.

In this episode of Cricktake, we break down the underdog stories that stood out - the performances, the turning points, and the players who made this tournament unforgettable.

00:00 - Introduction: The Unsung Stories of the World Cup

01:54 - Caroline de Lange: The Doctor Who Chased a Dream

07:01 - Orla Prendergast & Ireland's Historic 21-Match Streak-Breaker

10:32 - Shreyanka Patil: Injury, Resilience, & Breaking Mental Health Taboos

16:34 - Juairiya Ferdous: Bangladesh's Multi-Sport Gold Medalist Prodigy

19:18 - Darcey Carter: The 19-Year-Old Chasing Down the World's Best

22:21 - Nilakshi De Silva: Leading from the Front & middle-order Rescues

27:26 - Bonus Story: Sophie Molineux's Journey From Dark Rehab to World Cup Glory

29:21 - Fatima Sana: True Strength & Pure Passion

33:14 - Final Thoughts: How the ICC Must Market the Women's Game Better

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The dust has settled on IPL 2026, and it’s time to pick our Team of the Tournament 🔥

In this episode of Cricktake, we select our Best XI based purely on performances throughout the season - consistency, impact, and match-winning moments. From explosive batters to clutch bowlers, these are the players who truly defined IPL 2026.

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In this episode of Cricktake, Sharan and Abhishek break down RCB’s championship run from every angle, specifically, the underlying system that helped them defend their IPL '25 title.

We go deep into RCB’s season across multiple dimensions, from management decisions and auction strategy to team culture and dressing room environment. We also break down batting consistency, bowling execution under pressure, fielding standards, overall intent, and the key moments that defined their championship run.

Was this win the result of key individual execution, or did RCB field a structurally stronger team than they did last year?

This episode analyzes the specific strategies behind RCB's championship win.

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The T20 World Cup 2026 is over. We cover four topics: Bumrah's legacy and what his career numbers mean for pace bowling, New Zealand's collapse pattern compared to the Proteas, cricket's Olympic inclusion and the distribution of benefits, and the ICC's finance model for associate nations.

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Pakistan cricket has gone through constant captaincy changes over the last decade across formats, players, and management regimes.

In this URDU episode of Cricktake, we look at how these frequent changes have impacted team stability, decision-making, and overall performance. Instead of reacting to one recent change, we step back and look at the bigger pattern.

We also discuss how management decisions have played a role, and whether Pakistan cricket can realistically move towards a more stable leadership structure.

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Netherlands’ performance review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026.

In this episode, we break down where the Dutch excelled, where they fell short, and what this campaign says about the future of associate cricket. We analyse the all-round brilliance of Bas de Leede, the bowling consistency led by Logan van Beek, and the areas of concern including middle-order fragility, catching lapses, and over-reliance on key individuals.

We also discuss emerging talent like Zach Lion-Cachet, structural growth in Dutch cricket, and whether the Netherlands can transition from giant-killers to consistent contenders in global tournaments.

Is this the beginning of a long-term Dutch blueprint or are deeper systemic changes still needed?

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Nepal’s group-stage campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was anything but linear.

In this episode of Cricktake, we review Nepal’s performances against England, Italy, West Indies, and Scotland - analyzing their batting breakthroughs, bowling inconsistencies, and elite fielding standards.

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England’s squad review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026.

We analyse England’s explosive batting depth led by Jos Buttler and Phil Salt, their aggressive approach, and the impact of IPL exposure in subcontinent conditions.

We also examine concerns around spin depth beyond Adil Rashid, death bowling consistency, and how Harry Brook handles captaincy pressure in a World Cup year.

With a favourable group but tactical questions to answer, can England turn attacking intent into tournament success?

01:21 - Strengths

04:12 - Weak spots

07:26 - Opportunities

10:22 - Threats

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Afghanistan’s squad review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026.

We break down Afghanistan’s biggest strengths, including their elite spin trio of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Noor Ahmad, along with their explosive top order.

We also examine middle-order concerns, fielding lapses, over-reliance on Rashid Khan, and the tactical questions surrounding their Plan B.

With matches in spin-friendly conditions and a “group of death” featuring South Africa and New Zealand, can Afghanistan once again play the role of giant killers?

00:34 – Strengths  

02:49 – Weaknesses / Weak Spots  

04:48 – Tactical Concerns  

06:38 – Threats (Group of Death & Over-Reliance)  

07:58 – Best XI 

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