Never on the Backfoot: A Podcast

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 228 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. India defeated Australia 2-1 in their last bilateral ODI series before the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. The Men in Blue recorded comprehensive victories in the first two games before losing the dead rubber. Australia dearly missed their regulars in the XI meanwhile, India could not have signed off their WC preparations in a better way. In this episode, we focus on the major takeaways from this ODI series both from the Indian and Australian standpoints. On the Podcast today, we have Srijan G and Anshul Ranade. 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 227 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. India won the Gold medal after defeating Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the Women's T20I final of the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou, China. This marks the inaugural Gold medal victory for the Indian women's cricket team at the Asian Games, while the runners-up, Sri Lanka, secured the Silver medal. In this episode, we look at India’s campaign through all their matches, assess performances, and analyse key takeaways and observations. On the Podcast today, we have Habil Ahmed of Sportskeeda fame. 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 226 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. Joining me on the podcast today is Roberta Moretti Avery. She is a Brazilian cricketer and the captain of the national women's cricket team. Join us as we unravel her journey with Cricket, and her career so far and relive some of the special moments of her life, among the plethora of topics discussed! 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 225 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. After their 5-wicket win against Australia on Friday, India became the number 1 ranked team in all three formats i.e. Tests, ODIs and T20Is. India displaced Pakistan from the top of the ODI rankings while they led England in the T20I rankings. In the longest format, they are in the first place while Australia are right behind them. But have you wondered how the ICC ranking at large, works? This episode delves into the intricate world of cricket rankings. Specifically, we'll unravel the mystery behind how the International Cricket Council (ICC) calculates team rankings and the entire system behind how it works. 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 224 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. Cricket was first introduced in the Asian Games in 2010 played in Guangzhou. The Indian men’s and women’s cricket teams will also be fighting for the glorious gold medal in Hangzhou this year at the Asian Games. With the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 also being scheduled around the same time, The Board of Control for Cricket in India decided to send a second-string squad for the tournament. This will be the third time in the history of Indian cricket that two international teams will participate in two different tournaments simultaneously. Team India will be directly playing in the quarterfinals of the tournament as full-member nations are directly qualified for the knockout round and their matches commence on 3rd October. Along with India, other full member nations like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka will all field a second-string men’s squad as they all will be taking part in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. They will start their campaign after the group round is done and dusted. India will be led by a young skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. This will be his first-ever assignment as Indian captain in a big event. In this episode, we will provide you with a comprehensive overview of India’s squad, our takeaways, observations, and analysis and give you a glimpse of what to expect from the team! On the Podcast today joining us for this episode, we have Souradip Dey, an ardent cricket enthusiast. 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 223 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. Rohit Sharma-led Team India enjoyed a superb outing in the Asia Cup. Apart from a narrow six-run defeat against Bangladesh, the Indian unit produced a commanding display. Australia, on the other hand, head into the series after a 3-2 drubbing against South Africa. This series is a crucial one as the winner reclaims the #1 ranking in ODIs but it also gives both teams the perfect opportunity to test themselves ahead of the men’s ODI World Cup. In today’s episode, we welcome back Neeraj K to share his perspectives. 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 222 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. India won the Asia Cup 2023 title for a record 8th time, thrashing Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the one-sided final at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. India not only reclaimed the Asia Cup title but, more importantly, there were plenty of valuable learnings for the side across the past two weeks. In this episode, we discuss at length about all the takeaways and observations. Joining us for this discussion is Bharath of Cow Corner fame. 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 221 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In the world of cricket, One Day Internationals (ODIs) have often been likened to the middle child, overshadowed by the flashy and fast-paced T20Is and the traditional and revered Tests. However, in recent times, the cricketing landscape has witnessed a significant shift in this narrative. The series between South Africa and Australia, England and New Zealand, and the electrifying Asia Cup respectively have breathed new life into the ODI format, reminding us all of its unique charm and enduring appeal. In this episode, we dive deep into the remarkable resurgence of ODIs and explore what's making this format special again. Joining us on the Podcast for this discussion is Siddhanth S Rao. 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 220 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. India has named a revised 19-member women’s cricket team, including four stand-by players, for the Asian Games 2023 to be held in Hangzhou, the People's Republic of China in September-October. Harmanpreet Kaur has been named as the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team while Smriti Mandhana will be the deputy. The women’s cricket event at the Asian Games 2023, to be played in the T20 format, will take place on September 19-28. The matches in the upcoming edition of the Asian Games have been accorded international status by the International Cricket Council (ICC). On the Podcast, we have Swati. She is a passionate supporter of the Indian women’s cricket team and loves to ask uncomfortable questions to the BCCI till she gets her answers. 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 219 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. Joining us on the podcast is Shizuka Miyaji. She is a Japanese female cricketer. She was also a part of the Japanese cricket team that secured the bronze medal at the 2010 Asian Games which was held in China defeating the China women's national cricket team in the 3rd place playoff. In the episode, we discuss at large about her career, women's cricket in Japan and globally, discourses around associate cricket and a lot more in this fun and insightful interview! 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. 🌻