The CricketOManiacs Pod

CricketOManiacs

Join Venky, Gautam and Monish as they get together share opinions, trivia and news about a sport that everybody in India that everybody has an opinion on!

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11 episodes
Updated Sep 14, 2021

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Sep 14, 2021 · 53 min
The Test that never happened and T20 World Cup Squad reactions
On today's episode, we look at the what-ifs and what-nexts from the Old Trafford fall-out, and then spend a really long time talking about the inclusons and exclusions in India's World T20 World Cup team, including a certain MS Dhoni's role. If you enjoyed the episode, let us know! You can email us at cricketomaniacs@gmail.com or find us on Social Media (@cricketomaniacs). Happy Listening!
Sep 6, 2021 · 38 min
Total Team Performance Takes India Oval The Line
A spirited performance from the bowlers helps India take an unassailable 2-1 lead. Lord Shardul's all-round performance, Bumrah's mastery or Rohit's dexterity - find out what impressed the Cricket-O-Maniacs the most from the Oval victory. Will Ajinkya be dropped for the next Test? Will Shardul be retained? And, what will the score line read after the Manchester Test? All of that, in this happy episode of the pod. This one's a Jaffa. Happy Listening!
Aug 31, 2021 · 41 min
Oval, we have to forget Leeds ASAP!
On today's episode, Venky is back, and the trio look back at some of the comments received on social media. Things turned out horribly for the Indian team at Headingley, with a batting collapse that is now concerning. What changes are in queue before the 4th test. Is this the end of the road for Rahane? Will Vihari get a look in? And some other news from around the world including new some acquisitions in the IPL!
Aug 24, 2021 · 42 min
India's greatest memories in England and the Leed up to the Headingley Test!
The Lords' win led us down the nostalgia lane as Gautam and Monish look back on the best memories from India's tours to England from the mid 90s - and there have been plenty of them! Here's the Mark Wood article mentioned on the episode. If you enjoyed the episode, let us know by writing in to us at cricketomanaics@gmail.com. If you didn't like the episode, and feel we could improve, also let us know by writing in to us at cricketomaniacs@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram and Twitter
Aug 17, 2021 · 48 min
The Miracle of Lords
On today's episode, the trio talk about the improbable win that Team India pulled off at Lords - the bowlers were absolutely fantastic and contributed with the bat as well! They also talk about our middle order woes and if Pujara's place in the team is in jeopardy. They also spend a bit of time discussing about the Hundred and the thriller in Windies. Happy Listening!
Jul 17, 2021 · 38 min
Cricket, Cricket, Cricket everywhere
There are 8 tournaments going on around the world, and the trio try to cover everything that's happening - COVID hits Indian contingent, the English men and women's team dominating, the Windies team butchering the Aussies and the Irish upstaging the Proteas. They also cover a bit about the new format, rules and terminology - the Hundred! If you enjoyed the episode, let us know by writing in to us at cricketomanaics@gmail.com. If you didn't like the episode, and feel we could improve, also let us know by writing in to us at cricketomaniacs@gmail.com.
Jul 10, 2021 · 53 min
The bio-bubble flare up and a bit of cricket
On Episode 5 of the CricketOManiacs pod, temperatures soar as Venky and Monish go all-out in a heated 'bio-bubble' discussion. They also take a look at India's squad in Sri Lanka and the players to watch out for, discuss Mithali's brilliant outing in the ODIs against England and the dazzling Windies T20 squad. The group lauds England's 'Brand New' eleven, who beat Pakistan comprehensively in the first ODI. They follow it up with a discussion on the 1st T20I featuring the India ladies, and Gautam wraps the episode up with an awful attempt at cracking a pun. Happy Listening!
Jul 3, 2021 · 52 min
A New Format, a Bio-Bubble Breach and the might of the English
In this week's episode, Venky, Monish and Gautam discuss at length the renewed WTC points system and format, and if it is any better than the previous format. Also, a super early preview to the tour of England as the trio discuss the likely replacements for Shubman Gill in the Tests against England. They follow this up with a review on India women's mediocre gig in the ODIs against England, and marvel at the might and depth of the English squad. They also talk about Sri Lankan cricket, which is in total disarray - a bio-bubble breach, disappointing performances on the field and contract issues off it, and wrap up the episode talking about the WI vs SA T20Is. Happy Listening!
Jun 26, 2021 · 36 min
The Kiwis are the World Test Champions, Shafali shines and the Maharaj hat-trick
New Zealand are the first-ever WTC champions. Where did the Indian contingent falter and how the Kiwis didn't put a foot wrong. Venky, Monish and Gautam discuss New Zealand's dominance and bid adieu to a certain BJ Watling. Shafali Verma's onslaught in the Women's Test, the Keshav Maharaj hat-trick and the Cricketomaniacs' favourite Test in the WTC cycle. All this in the third episode of your favourite cricket podcast. Happy listening! Do you like our podcast? Do you hate it? Do you have some feedback for us? We are all ears! Let us know at cricketomaniacs@gmail.com
Jun 17, 2021 · 38 min
India's selection conundrum and has Shakib crossed the line this time?
Jaddu or Ashwin or both? Can Hanuma Vihari make the cut? What combination will India go with, heading into the WTC final. Monish, Venky and Gautam pick their XIs and make predictions for the WTC Final. The Indian Women are all set to play a Test after 6 years and 209 days. Can they beat England in their own backyard? The Cricket-o-maniacs dig out some interesting numbers and also talk through West Indies' abysmal outing in the first Test versus South Africa. Has Shakib gone berserk? The group weighs up his most recent antics and they wrap up the episode with a tricky WTC quiz.
Jun 12, 2021 · 53 min
Ep 1: Troublesome Tweets And How Old Is Too Old?
Gautam, Venky and Monish get together to talk about the recent controversy in the England squad - the Ollie Robinson tweets and the ban that followed. Were the ECB overreacting? Were they right in their stance? Was the ban too harsh? Also, Devon Conway made a sparking start to his test career with a double hundred on debut. The group talks about other late bloomers and how old is too old to be considered for international selection. Finally, they wrap the episode up discussing about the upcoming World Test Championship and if it should've been a 3 test series instead, what the best format for a world tournament is and all of that... and a lot more on Episode 1 of the CricketOManiacs Pod!