Category 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 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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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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R Ashwin on the new bowling action during the Asia Cup

Posted on March 29, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Ravichandran Ashwin caused a massive uproar and consternation amongst cricket followers, especially in India, when he unveiled a new bowling action during the second match of the recently concluded Asia Cup 2014 in Bangladesh. Ashwin had match returns of 10-1-50-1 … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 108 with Ajit Agarkar

Posted on December 9, 2013 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, former India cricketer Ajit Agarkar talks about his accidental origins as a fast bowler, the early comparisons to Kapil Dev, the infamous series of ducks, Adelaide Test of 2003 where his 6-41 led India to an improbable … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 92 with John Wright, Former Head Coach of India and New Zealand

Posted on August 13, 2013 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, the former head coach of India and New Zealand, John Wright talks about his coaching philosophies, what it takes to be a good coach, how it is different to be head coach for T20 franchise in the … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 81 with Sunil Subramaniam

Posted on May 20, 2013 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, former Tamil Nadu cricketer and current coach of R Ashwin, Sunil Subramaniam, talks about his playing career and the reasons why he never got a chance to play for India, spin bowling mechanics, what he saw in Ashwin … Continue reading →

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