Gully Boys of Cricket

On September 13 2020, at Santander Triathlon, Spanish triathlete Diego Mentrida gave up his podium finish to British rival James Teagle who made an error at a turn, meters from the finish line. In a moment of supreme sportsmanship that caught attention of the world, Diego stopped so James can cross the finish line first. In this special episode, listen to Diego Mentrida talk to host Prakash Wadhwa, about that moment, finding balance between winning and sportsmanship, and making an all important connection between sports and society.  

"I didn't want to be on the podium in that fashion, my position was behind him" - Diego

This story of grace and sportsmanship has a parallel to 2019 Cricket world cup final, meanwhile the organizers have awarded Diego with a honorary third position. 

What do tied super overs at IPL in presence of leaders Anil Kumble and Kumar Sangakara signify? Why is Zimbabwe coach Lalchand Rajput pulled away from Pakistan tour, shouldn't this be a question asked by the ICC? Does ICC exist in the power position that it should as a governing body? & a discussion on role of India in leading cricket.  Host Prakash Wadhwa is joined by Darshit Pandya (NZ), Sapan Dholakia (Ind), and Tyrelle Audain (Trinidad) in this freewheeling conversation. 

What is the purpose of having rules in sports? Are there instances where common sense can override the rules? Join host Prakash Wadhwa as he talks with Aaron Kumar, #sharethetrophy leader and an ardent Tennis fan, who brings a very interesting talk on Novak Djokovic disqualification from the US open, and draws a parallel to the World Cup Final result of 2019. 

Host Prakash Wadhwa and #ShareTheTrophy leader Aaron Kumar discuss the relevance of common sense and satisfaction in defining history. Aaron brings forth couple elements from recent news, Mark Ramprakash, ex England player, thought New Zealand won when #CWC19 final was tied. Also, ICC reversal of a Pakistan-England Test match result from 2006 provides an important parallel to correcting 2019 World Cup result. 

A World Cup result remains unfair, handling of the situation remains questionable, fans have time and again shown their resentment with #CWC19 result, but ICC remains silent since a Big Two team was awarded the trophy, how clean is the game at the end? Host Prakash Wadhwa and #ShareTheTrophy leader Darshit Pandya discuss the opportunity that lies in front of ICC to unite the cricket community by addressing a result that is obviously not clean. 

'Inability of the players to be match ready" reason cited by ICC for postponing Women's ODI World Cup in New Zealand. Host Prakash Wadhwa along with Darshit Pandya from New Zealand ponder on any genuine reasons for the postponement, and the message this sends to value of women's game relative to men's game.  

Host Prakash Wadhwa along with #ShareTheTrophy leader Aaron Kumar discuss key observations from World Cup final anniversary. How telling is the choice to stay silent of star players on the anniversary? Fans are beginning to question integrity of that result, how good is that for the game? The importance of inspiring generations, Eoin Morgan agreed the result in unfair, the role of subcontinent fans towards justice for #CWC19 final & more. 

Are India and England the developing Big Two of cricket? Is Australia falling out of the Big Three power position? Host Prakash Wadhwa along with Aaron Kumar from England discuss the lessons on state of world cricket we are learning from the bio-secure English summer.  

A world cup is postponed by ICC & IPL 2020 has a green signal. How important is this moment for the game and its power dynamics? Host Prakash Wadhwa along with Darshit Pandya and Sapan Dholakia discuss this moment and India's role in providing a balanced leadership.

Who are most likely to be in a future set of Fab 4? Does the present set of Fab4 need an expansion? Join host Prakash Wadhwa along with Robin Rounder and Priyansh Chandra from India as each bring forth their own selection of players for a future set of Fab 4.