Never on the Backfoot: A Podcast

Welcome to Episode 55 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. This is a review and analysis episode of the ODI and T20 series featuring Sri Lanka and India. It was an interesting series for Team India as we got to test the depth of our bench strength, understand our strengths and weaknesses and build a strong unit for the upcoming WT20 and for the future. We will be discussing the brief highlights of the matches, problems with the Sri Lanka team before the series, how this series was beneficial for the Sri Lankan Cricket Board (SLC), the fact that we were entering the series with a 2nd string team, Shikhar Dhawan during the series, Prithvi Shaw’s fiery run with the bat, Suryakumar Yadav as a potential #4 for India in at least the limited-overs set-up, Ishan Kishan and Nitish Rana, the worrying form of Sanju Samson and the glimpses of talented youngsters and potential openers for India in the future, Devdutt Padikkal and Ruturaj Gaikwad. Additionally, we will discuss if this is the end of the road for Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya’s inconsistencies, the performance of spinners, the analysis of pacers in this series, the positives from the series for Sri Lanka, the COVID-19 problem that struck the Indian camp, some uncommon visuals, Dravid as a coach looking ahead for Team India in the lareger scheme of things and the major takeaway in this packed 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 on Twitter for the latest posts, re shares, facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology, retweets, fresh tweets and a lot more coming up this cricket season. Take care listeners <3

Welcome to Episode 54 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. This is a review and analysis episode of the ODI and T20 series featuring England Women and Indian Women in what were some enthralling encounters. There were indeed a lot of takeaways while we can also reflect on what went right and build on that in the upcoming series. We will be discussing brief highlights of each of the 6 matches that happened as a part of the ODI and T20 series, India’s openers, Jemimah’s worrying form, middle order troubles, Harmanpreet Kaur’s breezy form, over-reliance on Mithali Raj, the accumulation of dot balls, lack of acceleration in the middle overs and the question on 'intent', a focus on the larger scheme and the pending World Cup concerns, what worked for England, the 'Danni Wyatt show', the need for a genuine all-rounder like England, Sneh Rana and the spinners, Richa Ghosh and her fearless approach with her keeping skills too, pace department problems, inconsistencies with the selections, our wicketkeeper conundrum, the players who did not feature in any of the games and major takeaways in what is a very insightful and packed 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 on Twitter for the latest posts, re shares, facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology, retweets, fresh tweets and a lot more coming up this cricket season. Take care listeners♥️

Welcome to Episode 53 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. This episode is a preview presented by us for the upcoming Sri Lanka Tour that will witness some very exciting talents take the field. We will be focussing on the citicism about this squad being a second-string unit, Shikhar Dhawan as the captain and redemptions for others, our Squad for this tour and a mindset to adopt with some pressing concerns also discussed with respect to the openers, middle order, all-rounders, pacers and spinners deliberated and analysed with a final concluding note in this packed 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 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology and a lot more coming up this cricket season just for you. Take care listeners

Welcome to Episode 52 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. This episode is an analysis episode of the World Test Championship Finals that featured heavyweights, India and New Zealand in what was an interesting finale with some insightful pointers to discuss. We will be discussing how New Zealand finally tasted success, day wise highlights, lack of quality game time for Team India, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill at the top of the order, middle order conundrum, a focus on Pujara and Rahane, Indian batsmen’s inability to adapt to swing and seam, the possibility that we were a bowler short, inability to post those big totals and a discussion on the five bowlers theory. Additionally, we will be discussing an overhaul that Kohli might be hinting at in his post-match conference, Vihari vs Jadeja, Jamieson dismissing Kohli twice, Conway’s performance, NZ’s lower order performing, batting letdown on the final day for Team India, Jasprit Bumrah’s form, Rishabh Pant’s average match performance, Williamson driving the Kiwis home with a solid knock, a pivotal turning point on the final day, the World Test Championship and its significance for Test Cricket, pointers to look ahead in the years to come for this Championship and a concluding note in this packed 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 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology and a lot more coming up this cricket season just for you. Take care listeners :')

Welcome to Episode 51 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. This episode is an analysis episode of the enthralling one-off test between England Women and Indian Women that took place in Bristol from 16th June to 19th June. We will be focussing on the day-wise highlights, Shafali Varma’s debut, the duo of Shafali Varma and Smriti Mandhana as openers, the middle order not quite clicking, our bowling, Sneh Rana’s impressive debut, Deepti Sharma- the all-rounder who’s so underrated, Punam Raut and her hallmark consistency and the partnership with Deepti Sharma, England’s all-round show and Taniya Bhatia and Sneh Rana’s standoff. While it did seem like a one-sided affair with England dominating for the better half of the test match, the Indian eves really managed to pull off a draw in what seemed like a certain England win. Let’s dissect what exactly happened in the match and focus on some crucial pointers in this 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 on Twitter for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology, retweets, fresh tweets and a lot more coming up this cricket season just for you. Take care listeners

Welcome to Episode 50 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. This episode is a trip down memory lane of the founder and curator of this Podcast, Neha Shetty who meticulously breaks down her journey so far. There are some special appearances and Neha recounting of some priceless memories and reflections during the course of the 1 year of this Podcast among a host of topics. Never on the Backfoot celebrates its 1st birthday today on June 9th and since our inception, it's been a beautiful journey. Hopefully this is one among the many milestones that the Podcast has to scale and a heartfelt thanks to all our listeners. The Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Spotify, Overcast and a lot of other platforms. Please do spread the word and share it with your network. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes and a lot more. Take care listeners

Welcome to Episode 49 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. This episode is a shoutout and tribute to the one and only, Rahul Dravid. We will focus on a host of topics from his career that will help you listeners relive and cherish some of his most memorable feats and achievements. We’ll be focussing on how he’s coaching the upcoming team touring Sri Lanka, his early cricketing days, iconic knocks (across formats- Tests, ODIs and T20Is with a focus on IPL), his county stint, an unknown fact about his stint with the Scotland team, a list of his records, awards and honours and the last segment focussing on his life beyond retirement in coaching. 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 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology and a lot more coming up this cricket season just for you. Take care listeners <3

Welcome to Episode 48 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. This episode is all about a preview of the World Test Championship final featuring India and New Zealand. I’ve discussed a plethora of topics ranging from what the WTC is all about, the lead-up, the venue, some common FAQs, India’s and NZ’s journey to the Finals, some troubles India has faced in the past countering New Zealand, the NZ threat, strategies for India to win the WTC, some interesting questions ahead of the WTC for India, Indian Players to watch out for and best playing 11s for both the teams discussed in this very interesting 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 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology and a lot more coming up this cricket season just for you. Take care listeners :')

Welcome to Episode 47 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. This episode is all about a preview of India’s women’s team tour to England (2021) and other pointers to discuss. This is a comprehensive analysis where we will touch upon a host of topics ranging from the backlash after the series vs South Africa, the apparent widening of the gap between International and Domestic Cricket, the delay with the announcement of the Squad, the selection, scheduling of the series, the Central Contracts announced, the coach conundrum, the 9 member coaching panel, the one-off test we are playing and celebrating a historic feat, players to watch out for, other issues that plague women’s test cricket and how this one off test is a step in the right direction, my playing 11s for all the formats, countering the England threat, Indian women playing in The Hundred, other issues plaguing our women and among a host of topics discussed and deliberated upon in this brilliantly curated 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 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology and a lot more coming up this cricket season just for you. Take care listeners.

Welcome to Episode 46 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. This episode is a recap of an exciting Week 3 of this IPL. I’ll be predominantly focussing on the matches that have happened, best batting performances, best bowling performances, underrated performers, a look through of the table and where teams stand, the purple cap and orange cap holder (this, of course, updated latest till the episode is released). 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 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, terminology and a lot more coming up this IPL season just for you.