Tag Archives: India

Couch Talk 193 – R Ashwin

Posted on October 17, 2019 by thecricketcouch

Indian offspinner R Ashwin joins the podcast for a third time to discuss his decision to play county cricket, his experiences in England and rediscovering the love of playing the game, Indian management’s decision to not play him in limited … Continue reading →

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The Antigua Pitch

Posted on July 24, 2016 by thecricketcouch

The first Test of the WI v India series reached in to the final session on Day 4, with India registering an innings win by 92 runs, their largest win outside Asia. R Ashwin has continued his remarkable bowling form … Continue reading →

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On Kumble’s Appointment as India’s Head Coach

Posted on June 23, 2016 by thecricketcouch

Anil Kumble, cricketer extraordinaire, has been appointed as the head coach of the India (men’s) cricket team by the BCCI for the duration of one year, today. From the original list of 57 candidates which was pruned to 21, the … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 188 with Sanjay Bangar

Posted on May 2, 2016 by thecricketcouch

Former India cricketer and currently their batting coach Sanjay Bangar talks about the responsibilities of his job, the influence of a great generation of batsmen like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid on the current side, batting plans in Tests vis-a-vis … Continue reading →

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Should ICC Events be even hosted in India?

Posted on March 10, 2016 by thecricketcouch

Omnishambles. That’s what the run up to and the qualifying phase of World T20 2016 being held in India currently has been. It took forever to announce the schedule and the venues. It took even longer for the tickets to … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 176 with Javagal Srinath

Posted on November 6, 2015 by thecricketcouch

Former Indian fast bowler Javagal Srinath talks about the changes to his bowling that were aided by the introduction of technology, the late start to his career, the loss of some fine young Indian fast bowlers, his memories of 2003 … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 174 with Dr. Nitin Patel

Posted on October 9, 2015 by thecricketcouch

Former India team doctor Nitin Patel discusses the reasons behind him resigning from his job with the Indian cricket team as team doctor after a period of 8 years, the challenges of the job, BCCI’s steps towards grooming more local … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 170 with Mike Gatting

Posted on August 17, 2015 by thecricketcouch

Former England captain Mike Gatting talks about his career, highlighting the back-to-back Ashes wins in 1985 and 1986-7, the tour to India in 1984-5, his maturing as a batsman, the 1987 world cup and the rebel tour to South Africa … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 165 with Samir Chopra, “Eye On Cricket”

Posted on June 18, 2015 by thecricketcouch

Author and Philosophy professor Samir Chopra talks about his new book “Eye On Cricket: Reflections on the great game”. He offers a deeply personal take on a game that has captivated him his entire life. He reflects on a childhood centered … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 161 with Pravin Amre

Posted on April 22, 2015 by thecricketcouch

Former India batsman Pravin Amre talks about his short-lived India career, scoring a hundred on debut at Durban facing hostile South African bowling, his coaching philosophies with Mumbai Ranji team and Delhi Daredevils of IPL, and also his learnings from … Continue reading →

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