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Srinath and Samba

This podcast takes you on a captivating journey through cricket's evolution, expansion globally to become a multi billion dollar enterprise. Engaging discussions and insightful analysis provide fresh perspectives for die-hard fans and curious newcomers alike. Join us as we celebrate these on and off field rockstars that have defined the sport!

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20 episodes
Updated Jul 27, 2024

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Jul 27, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Ep 14: An interview with Singapore ex-Vice Captain Arjun Mutreja - Playing with Tim David, SG cricket journey, Associate Nations highs and lows, how ICC help grassroots cricket, T20 vs ODI vs Test.
Srinath and Samba are joined by Singapore Cricket ex-Vice Captain Arjun Mutreja for an interview where they touch on a variety of topics going behind the curtain on how Associate cricket works, funding from ICC, rankings and whole host of fun topics! Enjoy this episode. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement 05:08 The Journey of Singapore Cricket 08:29 Highs and Lows of Being an Associate Nation 18:27 Tim David's Journey and Impact 26:42 Talented Players in Associate Nations 29:22 The Potential of Unrecognized Players 31:15 Uncovering the Stories of Talented but Unrecognized Players 34:52 The Role of Grassroots Development in Nurturing Talent 38:54 The Importance of Viewership and Sponsorship in Cricket 46:30 The Significance of T20 and 50-Over Cricket in Player Development 49:34 Balancing Short-Term Goals with Long-Term Sustainability
Jul 20, 2024 · 25 min
Ep 13: Cummins calls for Test Window, Samba/Srinath pitch their ideas on how stop the impending extinction of Test cricket!
In this episode, Srinath and Samba discuss the evolution of cricket and the need for a dedicated window for test cricket and franchise leagues like the IPL. They explore the challenges faced by players in balancing international and league cricket commitments and the financial incentives that drive players towards franchise leagues. They also discuss the importance of creating a commercial model and a framework to support test cricket and make it more appealing to audiences. They suggest the idea of a franchise-based test tournament and the need for collaboration among cricket boards to ensure the survival of test cricket. 00:00 Introduction and the Theme of the Podcast 01:31 The Need for a Dedicated Window for Test Cricket and Franchise Leagues 04:22 Making Test Cricket More Appealing 06:45 The Financial Incentives of Franchise Leagues 10:30 Creating a Commercial Model and Framework for Test Cricket 19:54 The Idea of a Franchise-Based Test Tournament 23:34 Collaboration Among Cricket Boards for the Survival of Test Cricket 25:02 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes
Jul 14, 2024 · 32 min
Ep 12.2: India are Champs Part 2 - Bumrah - the best ever, inspired Indian bowling effort and millions gather in Marine drive
In Part 2 of the episode recorded after India beat South Africa in the T20 WC finals, Samba and Srinath rejoiced in the win by talking about Bumrah's GOAT-level bowling and the post-win madness parade in Mumbai!
Jul 14, 2024 · 21 min
Ep 12.1: India are Champs Part 1 - An after finals joy and relief and look back at India's batting in the finals
In Part 1 of the episode recorded after India beat South Africa in the T20 WC finals, Samba and Srinath rejoice the win by talking about - How each of them experienced the win and why Cricket is family and connected with so many emotions for millions in India. - Seeing the cricketers emotional on the field - what this means for Virat and Rohit and the Indian players who have feel relief from not winning a cup since '13. - Look back at the 1st innings (India's batting) and talking about Axar's influence in the WC, Virat's changing his style to play anchor. - In Part 2, we talk about the inspired bowling, Bumrahhhhhhhh and about the parade.
May 16, 2024 · 25 min
Ep 11: IPL Chit Chat - HP trade post mortem (MI/GT eliminated), Sanjiv Goenka brings the India workplace toxicity into IPL, paying homage to Jimmy Anderson
In this episode, Samba and Srinath dive into 1. Hardik Pandya trade Post Mortem - MI and GT go from 2023 highs to 2024 lows (eliminated first) - Lessons for other teams on how to think about trades. Is this going to be any different going forward in the IPL? - RR, SRH, CSK benefitting from this. 2. Sanjiv Goenka bringing in Indian workplace toxicity to the IPL - Will KL rahul want to be retained by Lucknow? - Will any stars want to play for LSG given they can be called to the Principal's office at any point - Does Goenka even know how this is coming across? 3. Paying homage to Jimmy Anderson - 21 years, 700 wickets - enough said. - The epic smooth bowling action - How much England is going to miss him
May 14, 2024 · 24 min
Ep 10: IPL Chit Chat - A very un-CSK like season and Red-hot RCB setting up for the Derby
In this episode Samba and Srinath cover 1. Very un-CSK-like season with - 1 spinner for most seasons - due to Chepauk not behaving like the fortress of 2010s. - Most # of players ever to play in a season - Injuries galore leading to a very shaky bowling lineup - Batting lineup shake - also very un-CSK-like. - Is this due to Dhoni to Rutu captaincy change? 2. Red hot flaming RCB - Same strategy with kick-ass batting - The same bowling unit has somehow been consistent. Is it trustworthy?
May 3, 2024 · 50 min
Ep 9: IPL Chit Chat - Runs galore in PBKS/KKR - is the IPL broken? Csk vs SRH, Shashank Singh and Indian T20 team selection
Samba and Srinath talk about the previous week in the IPL, with a specific focus on 1. PBKS vs KKR - where runs records tumbled and talk about how to bowlers can gain back some advantage. 2. Emergence of bowling specialists in the future of T20 cricket? 3. Shashank Singh - the phenom 4. CSK vs SRH - clinical and into Top 4 by CSK. 5. Indian T20 team selection. What Srinath and Samba liked and did not absolutely like (Sneak peek- shots fired on the Bowling line up thats been picked)
Apr 16, 2024 · 46 min
Ep 8: IPL Chat Chat - Dhoni(!!), Is it over for RCB?? Indian Pacers, Fitness and Adults in RR
In this episode of IPL Chit Chat - Week of 15th April 2024, Samba and Srinath speak about - Dhoni's 6-hitting prowess and character-defining win against MI. - RCB loss to record-breaking SRH. Is it over for RCB?? - Indian Pacers stepping up - Fitness standards and how that could help bowlers/sport - Adults in the RR team (Ash, Buttler, Boult and Samson)
Apr 11, 2024 · 17 min
Ep 7.3: IPL Chit Chat - Week of 8th April 2024 [in Tamil/Eng]
In this 3 parter of the 1st episode - Samba and Srinath cover the key moments in the IPL this week and last week.
Apr 11, 2024 · 16 min
Ep 7.2: IPL Chit Chat - Week of 8th April 2024 [in Tamil/Eng]
In this 3 parter of the 1st episode - Samba and Srinath cover the key moments in the IPL this week and last week.
Apr 11, 2024 · 17 min
Ep 7.1: IPL Chit Chat - Week of 8th April 2024 [in Tamil/Eng]
In this 3 parter of the 1st episode - Samba and Srinath cover the key moments in the IPL this week and last week.
Mar 6, 2024 · 15 min
Ep 6: 15 in 15 in 15 - The eclectic Vijay Mallya, the rise and fall of the King of Good Times!
Welcome to the lead up to the big daddy - The IPL. We are super excited to talk about 15 big stories that shaped the IPL over the last 15 years in 15 mins - hence the 15 in 15 in 15. In this episode, we cover the highs and lows of the King of good times - Vijay Mallya and what he brought to the IPL. We talk about his his pre-IPL life and how he masterfully took advantage of machine that was the IPL to further his business interests while bringing glitz and glamour to the IPL. We also talk about how it all unravelled.
Mar 6, 2024 · 15 min
Ep 5: 15 in 15 in 15 - IPL Auctions - amalgamation of India's glitz, glamour and business worlds!
Welcome to the lead up to the big daddy - The IPL. We are super excited to talk about 15 big stories that shaped the IPL over the last 15 years in 15 mins - hence the 15 in 15 in 15. In this first episode - we cover the IPL Auctions where the glitz, glamour of Bollywood and Business magnates of India came together.
Jan 20, 2024 · 13 min
Ep 4.2: Exploring the life of a hired T20 gun! Franchise vs Country Contracts
Exploring the life of a hired T20 gun via Trent Boult. The decisions he's got to make - country vs T20 vs family. Franchise vs Country Contracts - how are players choosing? How do we see this evolving?
Jan 8, 2024 · 22 min
Ep 4.1: A look at all T20 Leagues around the world!
We talk about all the T20 leagues around the world, when they happen, what dictates this scheduling and what are some changes we are expecting to see over the next couple of years to this schedule!
Jan 1, 2024 · 12 min
Ep 3: $5 Billion Saudi Investment Proposal into the IPL!! Breaking down the Pros and cons.
Saudi Vision Fund (PIF) has proposed to invest upto $5 Billion Saudi Investment Proposal into the IPL valuing it at $30Billion! Breaking down the Pros and cons of this and what Saudi is looking to achieve?
Jan 1, 2024 · 13 min
Ep 2: Hardik Pandya Trade breakdown! What the hell is Gujarat Titans doing? MI favorites for next year?
Hardik Pandya Trade breakdown! What the hell is Gujarat Titans doing? Is winning their ultimate goal? Should Gujarat fans be offended? Are MI favourites for next year?
Jan 1, 2024 · 12 min
Ep 1.3: Expansion of cricket in US/Worldwide? Olympics questionable fit into Global Cricket calendar.
Is LA28 Olympics going to help Expansion of cricket in US/Worldwide and make cricket a more global sport than just the Commonwealth countries? With so much cricket going on - where does the Olympics fit into Global Cricket calendar? Can it replace something else (winking at the ODI WC)?
Jan 1, 2024 · 17 min
Ep 1.2: ICC vs IOC - who won this deal? An unexpected winner. Plus Childhood memories/personal emotions about the Olympics.
We speak about who won the LA28 Olympics deal? ICC vs IOC? We pick an unexpected winner. Plus Childhood memories/personal emotions about the Olympics. Tell us what you thought about the Olympics growing up!
Jan 1, 2024 · 8 min
Ep 1.1: Cricket added to LA28 Olympics, Kohli the face of it! Big $$ broadcast rights!
Cricket added to LA28 Olympics along with 5 other sports. Kohli the face of the announcement - with his 340M Insta followers (greater than Lebron + Tiger Woods combined). Big $$ broadcast rights - $19M in Paris 2024 to $185M in LA 2028.