Tag Archives: IPL

On the spot fixing controversy

Posted on May 17, 2013 by thecricketcouch

This is what it has come down to. Three players of the Rajasthan Royals, one of them played 27 Tests for India and is a 2-time world champion, standing amidst dodgy looking characters with their faces wrapped in black cloth. … Continue reading →

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For the love of God, Shut up Siva

Posted on May 14, 2013 by thecricketcouch

Chris Gayle is in the process of distilling the art of batting in Twenty20 to a science and he is very close to perfecting it. Take it easy upfront, see off the gun bowlers, get the eye in, and then, … Continue reading →

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Couch BatCheet Episode 7

Posted on May 12, 2013 by thecricketcouch

Guests: Sidin Vadukut (@sidin), Arnab Ray (@GreatBong), Mahek Vyas (@mahekoholic) and Aditya (@forwardshortleg) Topics: David Miller’s 100 vs. RCB and comparisons to Gayle’s 175* earlier this IPL season Kallis arguing with the on-field umpire about a run out decision not … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 79 with Kartikeya Date, A Cricketing View

Posted on May 7, 2013 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, Kartikeya Date of “A Cricketing View” blog explains why he doesn’t think T20 is not actually cricket but is a different sport altogether. He answers some of the common queries that gets posed to him as a … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 78 with Peter Lalor

Posted on April 30, 2013 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, Australian cricket journalist Peter Lalor talks about the reasons for decline in the standards of Australia’s shield cricket including Aussie Rules Football attraction for the young Aussie athletes as the preferred sport, the impact of Big Bash … Continue reading →

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Couch BatCheet Episode 5

Posted on April 27, 2013 by thecricketcouch

Guests: Arnab (@GreatBong), Mahk (@Mahekoholic), Aashish (@c_aashish) and @Maxdavinci Topics: Xavier Thalaivar Sargunam, Tendulkar’s Birthday, Chris Gayle’s 175*, Shane Watson’s form with the bat and ball, and mid-season awards for the best team, MVP and the worst commentator. Tweet

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Couch BatCheet Episode 4

Posted on April 22, 2013 by thecricketcouch

Featuring: Arnab (@Greatbong), Mahek (@Mahekoholic) and @c_aashish Host: Subash (@thecricketcouch) Topics include Sir Ravindra Jadeja’s performance against Kolkata Knight Riders, Sachin Tendulkar, Pune Warriors, SunRisers Hyderabad’s surprisingly good performance so far, effect of spinners in this IPL, Ashoke Dinda and … Continue reading →

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Couch BatCheet Episode 3

Posted on April 15, 2013 by thecricketcouch

Featuring: Arnab (@Greatbong), Mahek (@Mahekoholic) and @ABVan Host: Subash (@thecricketcouch) Discussion on Sir Jaedeja, CSK-RCB last ball thriller Kohli KLPD face, Older players who are also captains wrecking the balance of the teams, Delhi woes etc. Tweet

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Couch Talk 75 with Nishant Arora, Yuvraj’s Manager

Posted on April 8, 2013 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, Yuvraj Singh’s manager Nishant Jeet Arora talks about his responsibilities as the manager of a high profile Indian cricketer, how he came to be a player manager from being a journalist, the evolution of player agent in … Continue reading →

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Couch BatCheet Episode 2

Posted on April 7, 2013 by thecricketcouch

Featuring: Arnab (@Greatbong), Sidin (@sidin), Mahek (@Mahekoholic) and @Maxdavinci Host: Subash (@thecricketcouch) Tweet

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