Never on the Backfoot: A Podcast

Welcome to Episode 45 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. This is a review episode of Week 2 of IPL 2021. I’ll be 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.

Episode 44 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast is out and the focus will be 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.

Never on the Backfoot is out with Episode 43 that's an exclusive interview with Sudath Bharadwaj on Punjab Kings in the lead up to IPL 2021. We've discussed about their journey last season, what went wrong, their biggest buys in the form of Jhye Richardson, Riley Meredith and Dawid Malan, the role of Shahrukh Khan as a finisher, the presence of a strong Indian core, thoughts on Mayank Agarwal and the purchase of Moises Henriques. Additionally, we've touched base on Fabian Allen, the strengths and weaknesses of the squad, thoughts on KL Rahul as the captain, players to watch out for this season, best playing 11, particular matches to look forward to and predictions for the season in this very articulate and interesting interview giving you enough about PBKS and what to expect. Tune in to the episode on your preferred platform and do check out @neveronthebackfoot for more updates and a lot more.

Never on the Backfoot is out with Episode 42 that's an exclusive interview with Pranav Murthy delving deep into Delhi Capitals and a preview of their team before the IPL 2021 edition. We've covered a range of topics from their journey last season, their dream season till they stumbled to MI, their value for money picks in the auction, the addition of Steve Smith, their formidable bowling unit, investment in domestic talent, the role of Tom Curran, Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan's utility to the side, the strengths and weaknesses of DC. Additionally, we've spoken at length about Shreyas Iyer's unfortunate injury, players to watch out for this season, best playing 11 and finally predictions for the season in what is a very insightful and enriching interview with our guest, Pranav. Tune in to the episode on your preferred platform and do follow @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram for more updates.

Never on the Backfoot is out with Episode 41 that's an exclusive fan interview with the biggest MI paltan fan, Shambhavi Chavan. We've discussed at length about MI's magical last season, MI's mantra for success, the presence of a very strong core, the new signings this auction, the role of Bumrah and Boult, the smart buy of Coulter-Nile and Jensen, Jimmy Neesham and the presence of back ups and reserves. Additionally, we've delved deep into SKY and Ishan Kishan, the prospect of seeing a talented Arjun Tendulkar, the strengths and weaknesses of the squad, not playing at their beloved home venue Wankhede but their ability to adapt, players and matches to watch out for this season, best playing 11 for MI and the predictions for the season in by far what is the most brilliant interviews that I've done with the research, insights and thoughts of Shambhavi that will justify her as a pakka MI fan. Tune in to the episode on your preferred platform and do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram for more updates.

Never on the Backfoot is out with Episode 40 and this is with our special guest, Achal Gunjal as we discuss about Rajasthan Royals in the lead up to the exciting IPL 2021 edition. We've discussed RR's journey in the last season, the biggest hits and misses of the last season, RR's disappointing season in spite of the firepower they possessed, the costly purchase of Chris Morris, the English trio of Stokes, Buttler and Archer. Additionally, we've focused on the other foreign purchases, the big decision to let go of Smith, thoughts on Sanju Samson as the captain, the role of Shivam Dube, Chetan Sakariya, the solid Indian core in the team, strengths and weaknesses of the squad, players to watch out for and the predictions in what is a brilliant episode with Achal giving fantastic insights. Tune in to the episode now streaming on all platforms and follow @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram for more updates.

Never on the Backfoot is out with Episode 39 featuring a very special guest, Rishabh Jaiswal who is an ardent cricket fan and a fanboy of KKR. This episode will basically revolve around KKR and it serves as a preview of sorts before the exciting 2021 edition. The interview covers a lot of topics ranging from KKR’s journey in the last season, biggest hits and misses of the last season, agonizingly missing out on making it to the playoffs, the role of Pat Cummins, Shakib Al Hasan, the domestic players, thoughts on Morgan as the captain, strenghts and weaknesses of the squad, disadvantage of not playing at home, Varun Chakravarthy and his fitness dilemma. Additionally, we've touched on Kuldeep Yadav, players to watch out for this season, matches to look forward to, best playing 11 and most importantly the predictions for the season in what is an enriching and packed episode. Tune in to this episode now streaming on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and other platforms. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot for some awesome stuff and stay tuned to the podcast for more episodes.

Never on the Backfoot is out with Episode 38 featuring a very special guest, Hariprasad who is an ardent cricket fan. This episode will basically revolve around SRH and it serves as a preview of sorts before the exciting 2021 edition. The interview covers a lot of topics ranging from SRH's journey in the last season, the biggest hits and misses of the last season, thoughts on the bowling line up this time around, the selection of Mujeeb and the presence of Nabi and Rashid, the role of J Suchith, the strenghts and weaknesses of the squad. Additionally, we've touched upon the fact that they need more firepower in the middle-order and an overseas quick bowler but with Natarajan, Bhuvi and Sandeep Sharma serving as the home grown quicks, the role they would play has been deliberated upon, thoughts on Warner as the captain, players to watch out for, best playing 11 and the predictions for the season in what is a very analytical episode. Tune in to this episode now streaming on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and other platforms. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot for some awesome stuff and stay tuned to the podcast for more episodes.

Never on the Backfoot is out with Episode 37 featuring a very special guest and CSK superfan Joanna Priyadarshini Udaykumar. This episode will basically revolve around CSK and it serves as a preview of sorts before the exciting 2021 edition. The interview covers a lot of topics ranging from CSK's tumultuous journey last season, the biggest hits and misses, what exactly went wrong, the purchase of Moeen Ali, the addition of Robin Uthappa to the mix of things, the presence of Krishnappa Gowtham, Pujara's surprise buy by them at the Auction. The epsiode also entails a detailed SWOT analysis, the players to watch out for, best playing 11 and the predictions for the season in what is a very solid episode leaving you in awe of Joanna's brilliant cricketing mind. Tune in to this episode now streaming on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and other platforms. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot for some awesome stuff and stay tuned to the podcast for more episodes.

Never on the Backfoot is out with Episode 36 featuring a pakka RCB superfan, Krishna Chaitanya. This episode will basically revolve around RCB and a preview of sorts before the exciting 2021 edition. The interview covers a lot of topics ranging from RCB's journey last season, the biggest hits and misses of the previous season, Kohli's role at the top of the order, the big releases before the auction, the mini auction and the big buys. Additionally, we've reflected on the strengths and weaknesses of the squad, a focus on the bowling line up, the domestic picks, the psychological pressure whilst playing for RCB, the fact that RCB isn't playing at their home ground, deliberations surrounding the mixed gender match, thoughts on Kohli- the captain, players to watch out for this season and the matches look forward to this season besides focussing on the best playing 11 and the predictions for the season in what is a packed episode. Tune in to this episode now streaming on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and other platforms. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot for some awesome stuff and stay tuned to the podcast for more episodes.