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Cricket Chinwag

Cricket Chinwag

Von: Anand Vasu Jaideep Varma
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Cricket Chinwag is a cricket podcast where Anand Vasu and Jaideep Varma break down the game with clarity, rigour, and respect for your intelligence. Each episode dives into tactics, selection calls, match-ups, and the numbers behind the headlines, offering context you won’t get from post-match soundbites.


Anand prefers words to numbers, concepts to certainties, and trusts his feel for the game, earned from nearly three decades of watching, reporting, and thinking about cricket as a journalist. He brings shape and narrative to the discussion, grounding arguments in experience and instinct, and along the way shares some of the best stories he has picked up from the game over the years.


Jaideep Varma is a writer, director, and long-time cricket obsessive who brings an analytical, data-led lens to the conversation, backed by an endearingly unhinged conviction that he knows best. Irritatingly, he is right a lot of the time. He is also the author of Impact Index, which evaluates the importance of performances within the context of a match or series, rather than through raw numbers alone.


From Test-match tempo and ODI strategy to T20 innovations and domestic cricket, Cricket Chinwag is for listeners who enjoy the conversation but care even more about the substance.

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  • India–Pakistan, Nationalism, and the Silence on Imran Khan

    India–Pakistan, Nationalism, and the Silence on Imran Khan
    Feb 16 2026

    Summary:

    In this episode of Cricket Chinwag, Anand Vasu and Jaideep Varma reflect on the India–Pakistan clash and the spectacle that surrounds cricket’s most intense rivalry.

    They analyse the one-sided result, Pakistan’s spin-heavy strategy, India’s depth and adaptability, and the psychological weight these high-pressure encounters carry. The conversation also examines the handshake controversy and the growing influence of nationalism and optics in modern cricket.

    A significant part of the episode turns to Imran Khan — not just the 1992 World Cup-winning captain, but one of the most impactful all-round cricketers the game has produced. The hosts revisit his extraordinary achievements in the 1980s, his leadership against the dominant West Indies, and the complex legacy he carries today as a former prime minister facing imprisonment.

    The episode closes with Australia’s surprising defeat to Zimbabwe and what it reveals about the unpredictability of T20 cricket heading into the Super 8s.


    Chapters:

    00:00 The India-Pakistan Match
    03:05 The Hype and Atmosphere Surrounding the Game
    04:29 Analyzing Team Performances and Strategies
    07:47 The Controversy of Sportsmanship: Handshakes and Nationalism
    15:09 Imran Khan & The Silence of the Cricketing Fraternity
    19:02 Imran Khan: Cricket Royalty and His Legacy
    23:44 The Politics of Imran Khan and Public Perception
    26:24 Australia vs. Zimbabwe: An Unexpected Upset

    Music by Jaimin: https://jaimin.in

    Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CricketChinwag
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    30 Min.
  • Bowlers will have the final say in this World Cup!

    Bowlers will have the final say in this World Cup!
    Feb 13 2026

    In this episode of Cricket Chin Wag, Anand Vasu and Jaideep Varma delve into the intricacies of the T20 World Cup, focusing on the high-stakes India-Pakistan match, the financial implications of cricket, and the absence of Bangladesh. They discuss the rise of Afghanistan in international cricket, England's T20 success, and their predictions for the final four teams in the tournament. The conversation highlights the importance of bowling in the tournament and concludes with reflections on the evolving nature of cricket and its global impact.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Cricket Chinwag
    01:24 The India-Pakistan Match Controversy
    05:41 Bangladesh's Absence from the World Cup
    07:30 Afghanistan's Cricket Journey
    09:29 Challenges Faced by Afghanistan
    14:09 England's Performance in T20
    19:12 Final Four Predictions and Tournament Insights
    24:24 Bowling Attacks: Key to Success
    29:13 The Role of Key Players in Team Dynamics
    31:27 Tournament Outlook and Wrap-Up


    Music by Jaimin: https://jaimin.in

    Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CricketChinwag
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    32 Min.
  • Trailer

    Trailer
    Feb 9 2026

    Cricket Chinwag is a cricket podcast hosted by journalist Anand Vasu and analyst Jaideep Varma.

    Each episode looks past the headlines to unpack tactics, selection calls, match-ups, and the ideas shaping the game.

    Thoughtful, analytical, and grounded in experience, Cricket Chinwag is for listeners who enjoy the conversation but care even more about the substance.

    The first full episode drops on Friday, February 13th.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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    1 Min.
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