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  • September 16 · 29 min

    Asian Games 2026: Can India Cross 100 Medals Again?

    In this week's episode, Mihir and Pritish discuss if after its historic 100 plus medal haul at Hangzhou, can India repeat the feat in Nagoya–Aichi? They look at the medal prospects, marquee stars and emerging talent in athletics, shooting, badminton,...

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  • September 8 · 26 min

    Decoding (and debunking) Asian Games rooms’ controversy

    In this episode of Game Time podcast, Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath break down the controversy over room sizes given by organisers for cricketers at the upcoming Asian Games after cricket boards grumbled about them. Produced by Ichha Sharma Edited...

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  • August 31 · 20 min

    Interview: Sjoerd Marijne on how he scripted Indian hockey turnaround

    In this week’s episode, Mihir Vasavda talks to chief coach of the women’s hockey team, Sjoerd Marijne, following their fifth place finish at the World Cup. Marijne explains the culture change he had to bring into the team and the work behind the...

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  • August 26 · 21 min

    Decoding India's gains at World Badminton Championship

    The Indian Express' resident badminton expert Shivani Naik joins Amit Kamath to talk about the recent World Championship hosted by Delhi to talk about Treesa-Gayatri's bronze medal, the performance of the rest of the Indians, the evolution of the jump...

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  • August 16 · 29 min

    What to expect from badminton, hockey World Championships

    This week, Pritish Raj and Mihir Vasavda look forward to the badminton World Championship and hockey World Cup, and analyse the draws and storylines to watch out for. It kicks off a busy period that also includes the Asian Games next month. Produced...

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  • August 10 · 35 min

    India vs Sri Lanka Tests preview with Robin Singh

    This week, The Indian Express cricket expert Venkata Krishna B speaks to former India all-rounder Robin Singh ahead of the Test series in Sri Lanka, starting this weekend. Robin shares his views on the critical issues facing Indian cricket as the team...

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  • July 31 · 19 min

    What next for Rohit Sharma and India’s ODI Team?

    Rohit Sharma’s future in India’s ODI team remains uncertain. With no official word from the selectors, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Lalith Kalidas to discuss the questions surrounding his place in the team, whether it is fair to...

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  • July 17 · 28 min

    Has Gambhir's India lost the T20 plot?

    After more than 1,500 days at the top of the ICC T20I rankings, India were knocked off the perch by England following a 5-0 series whitewash. The humiliation in England was preceded by another series defeat, in Ireland, and suddenly, the world...

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  • July 9 · 24 min

    Indian athletics hits its stride

    Hosts Amit and Mihir are joined by The Indian Express' athletics correspondent, Pritish Raj, to unpack why India's track and field athletes have been rewriting the record books. They examine how these performances compare with Asian and global...

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  • June 28 · 26 min

    FIFA World Cup from ground zero

    In this episode, Sandip G., The Indian Express' man on the ground in the US and Mexico, takes us behind the scenes of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Sandip joins hosts Amit and Mihir to talk about the emotions of stepping into the iconic Azteca Stadium in...

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  • June 22 · 24 min

    Neeraj Chopra returns, qualifies for CWG

    Amit and Mihir return this week to talk about Neeraj Chopra's comeback after nearly eight months. The javelin great competed in the Doha Diamond League on Friday - his first competition since the World Championships last year. They discuss his...

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  • June 8 · 22 min

    FIFA World Cup is here: After chaotic build-up, it's game time

    This week, Mihir Vasavda is joined by Sandip G, The Indian Express' man on the ground in the USA and Mexico, where the FIFA World Cup gets underway this week. Sandip provides a crash course on covering a tournament of this scale, before they discuss...

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  • May 31 · 26 min

    Why CSK need to look beyond MS Dhoni for a facelift

    In this episode, Mihir Vasavda is joined by The Indian Express' cricket expert Venkata Krishna B. They talk about how Chennai Super Kings - the five-time IPL champions who owe their identity and stature to their former captain - are forced to put...

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  • May 27 · 23 min

    Inside the games for athletes on steroids

    In this episode, our co-hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss one of sport’s most controversial innovations — a competition for athletes who use performance-enhancing drugs. The inaugural edition of the Enhanced Games took place in Las Vegas...

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  • May 20 · 26 min

    How bureaucrats used sports funds to upgrade colony

    An investigation by The Indian Express has found that funds meant to support athletes and build public sporting infrastructure were also used to develop high-end facilities inside civil services institutions and a residential colony for bureaucrats....

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  • May 11 · 24 min

    IPL: Why BCCI is worried about unauthorised people entering dugouts

    In this week’s episode, host Mihir Vasavda is joined by cricket expert Venkata Krishna B to discuss a concerning development in the Indian Premier League. The BCCI’s anti-corruption unit has flagged the presence of unauthorised persons in IPL dugouts,...

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  • May 6 · 26 min

    Tall expectations: The rise of India's badminton star Ayush Shetty

    In this week's episode, Amit and Mihir are joined by The Indian Express' badminton expert Shivani Naik to analyse the rise of 21-year-old badminton player Ayush Shetty. The 6-foot-4 shuttler has turned heads with his performances at the Asian...

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  • April 27 · 28 min

    Does Carlsen have a beef with Gukesh?

    In this episode, hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss Magnus Carlsen's remarks on Gukesh's 'understanding' of chess - one of the many critical remarks the former world champion has made on the reigning champ. They analyse the strengths and...

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