Never on the Backfoot: A Podcast

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 247 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Sri Lanka’s crisis-ridden cricket board earlier this month, saying it had failed to ensure there was no government interference in its affairs. The game’s world governing body said Sri Lanka Cricket was “in serious breach of its obligations as a member, in particular, the requirement to manage its affairs autonomously and to ensure that there is no government interference.” The suspension came a day after Sri Lanka’s parliament asked the board to resign over allegations made by sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe that it had siphoned off millions of dollars. The update now is that Sri Lanka can compete in bilateral cricket and ICC tournaments but has been stripped of their hosting rights in the next edition of the ICC Men's U19 World Cup. In this episode, we discuss all that transpired and get to the root of the matter. On the podcast today to join us for this discussion, we have Estelle Vasudevan, a freelance journalist in Sports Media. The Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify for Podcasters, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many other platforms and spread the word. Check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram & Threads and @neverontheback1 on X for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, and terminology. 🌻

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 246 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. India suffered a heartbreaking 9-wicket defeat to the Aussies in the World Cup final on Sunday. However, the Men in Blue won't have much time to dwell on their World Cup defeat, with the next T20 series against Australia at home starting on November 23. In this episode, we will be looking at the major observations and talking points from the squads announced. On the podcast, we have Nikhil N G joining us for the discussion. The Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify for Podcasters, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many other platforms and spread the word. Check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram & Threads and @neverontheback1 on X for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, and terminology. 🌻

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 245 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. Joining me on the podcast today is the stalwart of Indian domestic cricket, Sheldon Jackson. He is an Indian cricketer who plays for Saurashtra in domestic cricket and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. He is also a multidimensional player, apart from being a reliable batter and an excellent fielder, he also keeps wickets for Saurashtra in the limited-overs competitions. In this discussion, he opens up about his journey, and experiences and reflects on his career so far. The Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify for Podcasters, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many other platforms and spread the word. Check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram & Threads and @neverontheback1 on X for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, and terminology. 🌻

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 244 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. India won 10 straight matches to reach the final on home soil, but were beaten on the day by an Australian side who delivered in all facets of the game to run out winners by six wickets. This is Australia’s sixth ODI World Cup in men’s cricket and their invincibility just seems to get better with each passing day. In this episode, we discuss the match at large, Australia’s dominance, India’s downfall yet commendable and unbelievable campaign and a lot more! On the podcast today to join us for this discussion, we have Sachith. The Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify for Podcasters, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many other platforms and spread the word. Check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram & Threads and @neverontheback1 on X for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, and terminology. 🌻

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 243 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is a T20 competition that is played in India. It started on 16th October 2023 and the final was held on 6 November 2023. The tournament was a part of the 2023–24 Indian domestic cricket season and this season was a very exciting one. This episode will discuss the summary, takeaways, major talking points and a lot more. On the podcast today to join us for this discussion, we have Varun Giri. The Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify for Podcasters, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many other platforms and spread the word. Check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram & Threads and @neverontheback1 on X for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, and terminology. 🌻

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 242 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. The 2023–24 Women's Senior T20 Trophy was the 15th edition. The tournament took place between 19th October and 9th November 2023. 37 teams competed in the tournament, divided into two groups of eight and three groups of seven, playing each other side in their group once. The winner of each group and one second-placed team progressed straight to the quarter-finals, whilst the other second-placed teams in each group progressed to the pre-quarter-finals. The groups worked on a points system with positions within the groups being based on the total points. Mumbai won the tournament this time. This episode will discuss the tournament and everything about it! On the podcast today to join us for this discussion, we have Mohit Shah. The Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify for Podcasters, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many other platforms and spread the word. Check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram & Threads and @neverontheback1 on X for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, and terminology. 🌻

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 241 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. Meg Lanning, a stalwart of the cricketing world, has officially announced her retirement from international cricket after her 13-year international career. In this episode, we look back at her glittering career, the highs, lows, and achievements and celebrate all that she has contributed to women’s cricket.

On the Podcast today, we have Poulami and Suvam, her super fans joining us for this discussion. The Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify for Podcasters, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many other platforms and spread the word. Check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram & Threads and @neverontheback1 on X for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, and terminology. 🌻

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 240 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. India hammered New Zealand by 70 runs to qualify for the ODI Cricket World Cup final for the first time in 12 years, thanks to Mohammed Shami's seven-wicket haul. The Rohit Sharma-led side is just one win away from ending a 10-year drought for an ICC trophy. Shami took 7/57 as India bowled New Zealand out for 327 while defending a total of 397. Earlier, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer hit centuries to power India to 397/4 after Rohit Sharma opted to bat first. During his knock, Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's mark of 49 ODI tons. In this episode, we discuss the iconic win, major observations and takeaways and critically analyse the encounter. On the Podcast today, we have Prajakta joining us. The Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify for Podcasters, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many other platforms and spread the word. Check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram & Threads and @neverontheback1 on X for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, and terminology. 🌻

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 239 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast! After a spectacular batting show by all the top five Indian batters, the bowlers also demolished Netherlands' batting that put up a good fight and sent all the batters to the pavilion by 47.5 overs. With this, India thrashed the Netherlands by a whopping 160 runs and continued their winning streak by winning nine straight matches in the ICC ODI Men's World Cup 2023. In this episode, we discuss the win, analyse the highs and lows, ebbs and flows of the match and all other major talking points while also previewing the India vs New Zealand Semi Final-1. On the Podcast today, we have Rishab Vinay Malde, our forever favourite guest joining us. The Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify for Podcasters, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many other platforms and spread the word. Check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram & Threads and @neverontheback1 on X for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, and terminology. 🌻

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 238 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. India remained unbeaten at World Cup 2023 with a massive 243-run win against South Africa at Eden Gardens and sealed the top spot in the round-robin phase with a game to spare. While the batting unit fulfilled its responsibility by setting a formidable target of 327, the bowling unit made sure the clash between the top two sides at the tournament was rendered a no-contest by running through the Proteas. The visitors were bowled out in just 27.1 overs for a paltry 83 and this episode will focus on all the major talking points from the encounter. On the Podcast today, we have V Nichita. The Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify for Podcasters, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many other platforms and spread the word. Check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram & Threads and @neverontheback1 on X for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, and terminology. 🌻