The Dilip Ram Allrounder Podcast

In this special two-episode thriller and in celebration of the upcoming world cup, we take a look back at the 1996 sub-continental cricket world cup.

In this episode, Virosh Poologasundram and I closely examine the build-up and context leading up to the tournament and the rise and fall of various great cricketing nations. We pay special attention to the Sri-Lankan and Australian teams and the controversy that surrounded their prior test series and world cup fixtures.

This is a must-listen episode for all fans of sport.

Timestamps

[2:52] - Guest Introduction including who's the GOAT

[7:24] - Premadasa Stadium?

[15:50] - 1996 Context (world and cricket)

[34:22] - Examining Civil unrest issues

[42:23] - Hot Seat

In this week's episode, we look back at the most shocking result of this Millennium....Leicester City winning the English Premier League. Aditya Thakur and I begin the episode by talking about our love for football (or is it soccer?), Australian football and our connection with the EPL. We then do a deep dive into that famous 2015-16 EPL season and finish up with your favourite segments and categories including some spicy debate topics.

Timestamps

[1: 45] - Guest Introduction

[4:40] - Australian football origins

[10:25] 2015-16 Season overview

[26:27] Top 5 Moments

[37:18] Segments and Categories

In this week's episode, we look at all things NRL and the 2014 State of Origin Series. After losing 8 series in a row, NSW were in need of a miracle and that's what exactly they got. Anubhav Saxena and I look back at the series and relive our love for the NRL and Origin. We examine the highlights, some weird and wacky storylines, the context and engage in some interesting debate topics, including who's the GOAT NRL player.

Timestamps

Guest Intro - [1:45]

NRL and Origin Overview - [3:30]

2014 Series overview - [15:51]

Top 5 Moments - [31:48]

Segments (weird and wacky stats and debate topics including Johns v Smith) - [38:05]

In this episode, Christian McDowell (avid golfer and lawyer) and I do a deep dive into one of the most memorable stories of 2019 and the decade. We look back at the 2019 Masters and the amazing performance by Tiger Woods. Having not won a major tournament in a decade, nobody expected another major from Tiger but he proved all his doubters wrong! We cover everything in this episode from the context, the membership at Augusta, our ideas for the champions' dinner, the highlights, the lowlights and everything in between.

Timestamps

Guest Introduction: 1:30

Overview of the Masters: 8:55

Top 5 Moments: 20:55

Segments and Categories: 34:13

We are joined by Dr Karan Rao on this episode.

In this episode, we take a look back at the 2005 Ashes Test Series - possibly the greatest 5 match test series of all time? We look at the most memorable moments, we uncover some statistics you wouldn't believe and we put the magnifying glass on some of the players. We look at Warney, Punter, Freddie, KP and much much more!

Timestamps

Guest intro [1:45]

Overview of the Ashes [6:30]

Top 5 Moments [34:28]

Segments/Categories [51:08]

In this episode, we complete our discussion of the enthralling Formula 1 2021 Season.

We cover:

Top 5 moments (1:55)

Segments and categories (25:41)

• Would you believe that?
• Most disappointing performance
• Hot Seat
• The Don

Will you remember this in 40 years? (40:10)

We have a blockbuster 2-part episode covering perhaps the greatest Formula 1 season of all time...... the 2021 season.

In part 1, we take a look back at the 2021 season and cover what was being said at the time. We look at the context, the rivalries, Mighty Max, Sir Lewis, the media coverage and everything in between. We even give a special shoutout to the one and only... Juan Pablo Montoya

Timestamps

[2:15] - Guest Introduction

[5:22] - Shoutout to Juan Pablo Montoya

[7:45] - Overview of Season

[34:53] - Top 5 Moments

In this episode, we take a look back at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Was it the best Olympics of all time? Was it Australia's best Olympics? We look at all the memorable moments, the highlights, the lowlights and everything in between.

Timestamps

[1:56] - Guest Introduction

[3:24] - Olympics overview

[20:32] - Top 5 Moments

[35:24] - Other Categories

In this episode, we do a deep dive and revisit the 2001 Border Gavaskar Series. Was it the greatest test series of all time? Will you remember it in 40 years time? What were the highlights and the lowlights? We cover it all in this episode!

Timestamps

[2:12] - Guest Introduction

[24:00] - Top 5 Moments

[38:16] - Segments/Categories

Here I give you an overview of what you can expect from my podcast. Stick around from the show's theme song at the end!