Hi there! Welcome to Episode 265 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we look at India’s win versus England in the last and final test match and discuss all the major talking points. India completed a thumping 4-1 series win again

264. Bazball Falls Flat: IND’s Win vs ENG at Ranchi

Mar 1st, 2024 36m 34s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 264 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we look at how India held their nerve to beat England by five wickets in the fourth Test to seal their 17th straight series win at home in Ranchi on Monday. Ind

263. Jaisball > Bazball: Review of the 3rd Test Match ft. IND and ENG

Feb 20th, 2024 58m 35s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 263 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we look at India’s comprehensive win against England in the third test at Rajkot. Led by Yashasvi Jaiswal's Jasball and hometown hero Ravindra Jadeja's 5-wicket

262. The Balancing Act: The Relevance of Domestic Cricket in the IPL Era

Feb 16th, 2024 27m 31s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 262 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we delve deep into the intricate dynamics between domestic cricket and the IPL, two pillars of Indian cricket. As the IPL continues to capture the imagination o

261. Redemption for India at Vizag: Thoughts from the 2nd Test Match vs England

Feb 10th, 2024 50m 32s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 261 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we reflect on the second test match where India beat England by 106 runs in Visakhapatnam on Monday to level the five-match series 1-1. Jasprit Bumrah and Yas

260. Shamar Joseph is a Superhero and What Does the Test Match win Mean for WI?

Feb 8th, 2024 39m 40s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 260 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we discuss how Kraigg Brathwaite-led West Indies side defeated Pat Cummins’ Australia by 8 runs in the second Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, on January 28 to re

259. From Colts to Kings: U19 Cricket Stars- The Journey to Glory, Everything in Between and After

Feb 5th, 2024 25m 44s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 259 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode- Nandini, Neha, Rishab and Subhashini explore the thrilling world of U19 Cricket and the incredible journeys of young talents who have emerged from the shadows t

258. England Draws First Blood: Reflections from the 1st Test Match Win at Hyderabad

Feb 2nd, 2024 53m 34s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 258 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the 1st test match featuring India and England. The star-studded India batting unit crumbled under pressure as debutant Tom Hartley spun his web to h

257. Evaluating IND’s T20I Style

Jan 31st, 2024 29m 16s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 257 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we look at IND’s T20 playing style. The episode is a pertinent reminder of India’s performance after the ODI World Cup and the series vs AUS, SA and AFG that fo

256. IND v ENG M- Test Series 2024: Preview + Analysis

Jan 25th, 2024 46m 22s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 256 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we will preview the upcoming India versus England test match series. The Indian team will be up against England in a five-match series starting Thursday, Januar

255. The Enigma: David Warner

Jan 24th, 2024 49m 34s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 255 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we discuss David Warner. We're diving deep into the dynamic and illustrious career of one of cricket's most explosive and charismatic players – David Warner. Fr

254. IND v AUS W: Wrap Up + Review (Side B)

Jan 23rd, 2024 59m 52s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 254 (Side B) of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we delve deep into the IND v AUS series and reflect on all the insights and observations. We have Mohit Shah joining us for the conversation. The Podca

254. IND v ENG W: Wrap Up + Review (Side A)

Jan 23rd, 2024 39m 7s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 254 (Side A) of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we discuss everything about the just concluded IND v ENG series that brought in so many talking points, observations and takeaways. While we did see re

253. The Alpesh Ramjani Story

Jan 8th, 2024 37m 30s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 253 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we are in conversation with an emerging star from Uganda, Alpesh Ramjani. 2023 was a storming year for Ugandan cricket, which was helped in no small part by Ram

252. Is Player Activism a problem in Cricket?

Dec 27th, 2023 32m 50s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 252 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we unravel the controversy surrounding international cricketer Usman Khawaja's recent attempt to use his platform for a cause close to his heart. The spotlight

251. In Conversation with Saima Thakor

Dec 13th, 2023 25m 38s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 251 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we are in conversation with Saima Thakor, a 27-year-old domestic cricketer known for her spicy bouncers among many other skillsets she brings to the table. She

250. Back to where it all began: In Conversation with Ajja

Dec 9th, 2023 38m 37s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 250 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this landmark 250th episode of Never on the Backfoot Podcast, Neha takes a nostalgic trip down the cricketing memory lane with a very special guest – her Ajja (Grandfather in

249. Thoughts on the men’s IND squads for the South Africa series

Dec 2nd, 2023 1h 1m

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 249 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. The BCCI on Thursday announced India's squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, where the side is scheduled to play three T20Is, as many ODIs, and two Tests. The three-matc

248. Using Sports Psychology to Decode India's Loss and Understand High-Performance Team Mentality

Nov 28th, 2023 35m 2s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 248 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. Today, we're exploring the recent ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 and dissecting India's journey from a unique perspective—through the lens of sports psychology while also understa

247. Discussing the state of cricketing affairs in Sri Lanka

Nov 24th, 2023 26m 17s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 247 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Sri Lanka’s crisis-ridden cricket board earlier this month, saying it had failed to ensure there was no government interference

246. IND v AUS: Men’s T20 Series- Preview

Nov 23rd, 2023 31m 25s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 246 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. India suffered a heartbreaking 9-wicket defeat to the Aussies in the World Cup final on Sunday. However, the Men in Blue won't have much time to dwell on their World Cup defeat,

245. In Conversation with Sheldon Jackson

Nov 22nd, 2023 1h 13m

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 245 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. Joining me on the podcast today is the stalwart of Indian domestic cricket, Sheldon Jackson. He is an Indian cricketer who plays for Saurashtra in domestic cricket and Kolkata K

244. CWC 23: The Final ft. IND vs AUS - Review + Analysis

Nov 21st, 2023 1h 27m

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 244 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. India won 10 straight matches to reach the final on home soil, but were beaten on the day by an Australian side who delivered in all facets of the game to run out winners by six

243. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023: Review + Analysis

Nov 20th, 2023 19m 32s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 243 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is a T20 competition that is played in India. It started on 16th October 2023 and the final was held on 6 November 2023. The tournament was a part of

242. Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2023: Review + Analysis

Nov 18th, 2023 48m 20s

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 242 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. The 2023–24 Women's Senior T20 Trophy was the 15th edition. The tournament took place between 19th October and 9th November 2023. 37 teams competed in the tournament, divided in