Tag Archives: India

Couch Talk 146 with Madhav Apte

Posted on December 17, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Former India opener Madhav Apte talks about his short international career despite averaging close to 50, tour to West Indies in 1952-53, playing alongside legends like Vinoo Mankad and Vijay Hazare, learning the art of opening batting from Vijay Merchant, … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 145 with Sadagoppan Ramesh

Posted on December 11, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Former Indian opener S Ramesh talks about his debut in 1999 vs Pakistan where he faced perhaps the most complete bowling attack ever, his method to facing fast bowlers, his lack of footwork, disappointment over being dropped even with runs … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 141 with Asanka Gurusinha

Posted on November 18, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Former Sri Lankan batsman Asanka Gurusinha talks about his batting role models, his Test career, the landmark 1996 World Cup victory including the semifinal vs India and the final vs. Australia, Aravinda de Silva’s batting, his relationship with Arjuna Ranatunga … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 137 with Chandu Borde

Posted on October 21, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Former Indian batsman Chandu Borde talks about his playing career, his idol Vijay Hazare, facing up to the West Indian quick bowlers, meeting Sir Donald Bradman, his tenure as the chairman of Indian selectors, the story behind the selection of … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 136 with Ian Bradshaw

Posted on October 14, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Former West Indies bowler Ian Bradshaw talks about his short lived Test career, captaincy aspirations, the famous 2004 Champions Trophy final run chase, Barbados club cricket, bowling a 25 over spell in a Test vs India amongst other things. Download … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 132 with Derek Pringle

Posted on August 29, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Former England all rounder Derek Pringle talks about his unfulfilled career, comparisons to Ian Botham, World cup 1992, The final against Pakistan, India series of 1986, his eclectic music taste etc. Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekPringle Download the episode by clicking … Continue reading →

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Dead Men Walking

Posted on August 20, 2014 by thecricketcouch

England 2011. I watched two of the Tests in that 4-match series as a fan, from the stands, living and (mostly) dying with the performance of the Indian team. It hurt. I felt my heart sink, and felt weak in … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 123 with Atul Wassan, Former India Cricketer

Posted on May 13, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Former India bowler talks about his playing career, lack of fast bowlers in India, the current crop of Indian pacers, watching Sachin Tendulkar get to his maiden century, amongst other things.   Atul is on Twitter: @cricketguru Download the episode … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 121 with Sanjay Manjrekar

Posted on April 28, 2014 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, Former India batsman and current commentator Sanjay Manjrekar on dealing with expectations and batting failures, and the perils of criticizing Tendulkar. Sanjay is on Twitter: @SanjayManjrekar Download the episode by clicking here or listen to it on Sound Cloud. Read … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 120 with Greg Chappell

Posted on April 1, 2014 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, former India head coach Greg Chappell talks about his time as head coach with Team India, the role of specific batting and bowling coaches, the functions of a head coach in modern international cricket teams, his relationship … Continue reading →

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