Never on the Backfoot: A Podcast

Welcome to Episode 132 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. Joining me on the podcast today is Aayush Puthran. He was born in Mumbai and currently writes for Cricbuzz. Over the last nine years, he has written about the game and the players around the world, specialising in women’s cricket and cricket administration. Follow him on Twitter @aayushputhran. This episode delves into his early days, his journey so far, his perspectives on men's and women's cricket, his new book and a lot more. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms and spread the word. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and @neverontheback1 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology for more. 🌻

Welcome to Episode 131 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. We’ve had an action-packed week with some scintillating matches so far. This episode will give you a summary of the CWG 2022 league games and we will preview the exciting semi-finals. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms and spread the word. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and @neverontheback1 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology for more. 🌻

Welcome to Episode 130 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. Joining me on the podcast is Jarrod Kimber. He is an Australian cricket writer and filmmaker. He came to prominence as the founder of the cricketwithballs blog before working as the editor of SPIN Magazine and then as a writer for ESPNCricinfo. He writes for several other publications and he has also written five books on cricket and was jointly responsible for the award-winning film ‘Death of a Gentleman’. You can follow him on all social media platforms and subscribe to his newsletter and podcast too! He is a multimedia legend and an absolute reservoir of cricketing knowledge and anecdotes. We've discussed everything, right from his journey and career so far, questions pertaining to men's and women's cricket and a lot more. Tune in to this episode and I'm sure you'll be mindblown by his amazing insights and observations sprinkled with humour. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms and spread the word. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and @neverontheback1 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology for more. 🌻

Welcome to Episode 129 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. Ben Stokes left the cricketing fraternity shellshocked when he announced that he will step aside from ODI cricket post the England-South Africa three-match 50-over series opener in Durham on July 18. At 31, Stokes is one of the fittest athletes in world cricket. The all-rounder has already won an ODI World Cup medal, in 2019 and has over 5,000 runs in Tests. But his retirement has certainly raised concerns if too much cricket is being played. This episode will try to break down and understand the same. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms and spread the word. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and @neverontheback1 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology for more. 🌻

Welcome to Episode 128 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. ODI Cricket is dying a 'slow death' after the surge in T20 leagues across the globe. Not long ago, 50-over cricket games were one of the most competitive and interesting games to watch. Fans used to love the format as it was the combination of both test and T20Is. The aura it possessed back then had some magic in it, however, things are different in the present scenario. This episode will delve deep into ODI cricket and its relevance in the current day and age. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms and spread the word. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and @neverontheback1 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology for more. 🌻

Welcome to Episode 127 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. Women’s cricket is all set to mark its debut at the Commonwealth Games this month in Birmingham, England. All of the cricket action will be live from the Edgbaston Cricket Ground from the 29th of July to the 7th of August, it’ll be played in the Twenty20 format and will feature 8 nations fighting it out for podium finishes. The last time cricket featured on the Games schedule was back in 1998, it then had the men’s side play in the long 50-over format. Women’s cricket at Commonwealth Games is just 3 days away from marking its debut. Group A features Australia, India, Barbados, and Pakistan and Group B features England, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka. We will be discussing each team in this preview episode! The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms and spread the word. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and @neverontheback1 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology for more. 🌻

Welcome to Episode 126 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. Two days after India won the ODI series in England, several members of that squad have travelled to the Caribbean for another enthralling 50-over contest beginning today followed by an exciting T20 series. This episode will focus on major talking points from the ODI squad selected for both teams, what to look forward to and a look into the T20I squads as well. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms and spread the word. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and @neverontheback1 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology for more. 🌻

Welcome to Episode 125 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. On the podcast today joining me is Abhishek Mukherjee. Abhishek da as he is fondly referred to dons multiple hats of being a cricket historian, analyst and writer. He was chief editor of Cricket Country and assistant editor of Wisden India Almanack. He has written for many other cricket publications. Follow him on Twitter @ovshake42 for some amazing insights on Cricket.

This episode is a chat with him about his journey and everything cricket. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms and spread the word. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and @neverontheback1 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology for more. 🌻

Welcome to Episode 124 (Part B) of Never on the Backfoot Podcast.  India’s tour of England has finally ended, and the visitors should be given credit for coming out unscathed. India had a 2-1 lead over England in the Test series last year before the fifth encounter was postponed to 2022 because of coronavirus. India lost the deciding Test as the series ended 2-2. But the side came to terms in the white-ball series comprising three T20Is and three ODIs. India sealed both the white-ball series by a 2-1 margin, showing enough character and steel. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms and spread the word. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and @neverontheback1 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology for more. 🌻

Welcome to Episode 124 (Part A) of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. India squandered the opportunity to pull off a historic Test series win in England as the hosts won the rescheduled encounter in spectacular fashion by seven wickets to pull level at 2-2. Destructive centuries from Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root helped England retain the Pataudi Trophy. India fell short at the final hurdle once again, short on the heels of a disappointing series loss in South Africa. We will be reflecting on the major talking points from this test.  The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, Overcast and a lot of other platforms and spread the word. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and @neverontheback1 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology for more. 🌻