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by Hassan Ali, Sharankumar, Roopesh A.
Cricket beyond the scorecard. Cricktake dives into the stories, histories, and legacies that shaped the sport. New episode every 10 days.
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- 4 days ago39 min
Babar is Captain Again 😳 “No Other Name Came Up” | 2🇵🇰's & 2🇮🇳's react
Babar Azam’s Test captaincy reappointment has triggered intense debate across the cricket world! Is PCB running out of options, or is Babar genuinely the best leader to take Pakistan Test cricket forward?In this episode of Cricktake, our 4-panel debate featuring 2 Indian and 2 Pakistani voices dives deep into the leadership vacuum, squad dynamics, and what this decision means for the Pakistan National Cricket Team ahead of the Test series.Special Guest:Abu Bakar from Cricwick - Host & Creator joining us for a deep dive into Pakistan cricket!🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.#babarazamcaptain #pakistancricket #pakvswi #pakvseng #worldtestchampionship #Cricktake
- 1 weeks ago41 min
Banned From World Cricket. Banned Its Own People. | Zimbabwe Part 1
Zimbabwean cricket isn’t just a story of the 1990s triumphs, it is a machine forged in a deep, hidden history of colonial and minority struggles.In this episode of Cricktake, we breaCricktakee unknown stories that defined the early game - the shadow leagues, the forgotten legends, and the structural blueprints that set the stage for independent Zimbabwe's rise.00:00 - Introduction: The Colonial Era02:03 - The Currie Cup Furnace03:34 - Shadow Minority Leagues05:20 - Duncan Fletcher’s Blueprints06:37 - Football & Athletics Ecosystems09:24 - The Indian Diaspora Influx13:48 - The Oriental Cricket Club15:45 - Segregated Club Realities20:15 - The Ramabhai Trophy23:16 - The 1959 Sunrise Club Split28:17 - UDI & Global Isolation35:06 - Systemic Facility Divides37:21 - Lancaster House & Mugabe39:06 - ICC Membership & Outro🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.#ZimbabweCricket #CricketHistory #Cricktake
- 2 weeks ago34 min
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Underdog Stories
The 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup gave us a few stories that we believe defined the tournament.In this episode of Cricktake, we break down the underdog stories that stood out - the performances, the turning points, and the players who made this tournament unforgettable.00:00 - Introduction: The Unsung Stories of the World Cup01:54 - Caroline de Lange: The Doctor Who Chased a Dream07:01 - Orla Prendergast & Ireland's Historic 21-Match Streak-Breaker10:32 - Shreyanka Patil: Injury, Resilience, & Breaking Mental Health Taboos16:34 - Juairiya Ferdous: Bangladesh's Multi-Sport Gold Medalist Prodigy19:18 - Darcey Carter: The 19-Year-Old Chasing Down the World's Best22:21 - Nilakshi De Silva: Leading from the Front & middle-order Rescues27:26 - Bonus Story: Sophie Molineux's Journey From Dark Rehab to World Cup Glory29:21 - Fatima Sana: True Strength & Pure Passion33:14 - Final Thoughts: How the ICC Must Market the Women's Game Better🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.#womenst20worldcup2026 #cricketpodcast #underdogstories #Cricktake #womenincricket
- Jun 29, 202639 min
Cricktake's IPL 2026 Best XI | Team of the Tournament Picks
The dust has settled on IPL 2026, and it’s time to pick our Team of the Tournament 🔥In this episode of Cricktake, we select our Best XI based purely on performances throughout the season - consistency, impact, and match-winning moments. From explosive batters to clutch bowlers, these are the players who truly defined IPL 2026.🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.#ipl2026 #bestxi #teamofthetournament #rajatpatidar #viratkohli #bhuvneshwarkumar #ishankishan #vaibhavsuryavanshi #tataipl #krunalpandya #sunilnarine
- Jun 13, 20261h 1m
RCB's Championship Blueprint | From Strategy to Execution | Full Season Breakdown | IPL 2026
In this episode of Cricktake, Sharan and Abhishek break down RCB’s championship run from every angle, specifically, the underlying system that helped them defend their IPL '25 title.We go deep into RCB’s season across multiple dimensions, from management decisions and auction strategy to team culture and dressing room environment. We also break down batting consistency, bowling execution under pressure, fielding standards, overall intent, and the key moments that defined their championship run.Was this win the result of key individual execution, or did RCB field a structurally stronger team than they did last year?This episode analyzes the specific strategies behind RCB's championship win.🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.#ipl2026 #royalchallengersbengaluru #rajatpatidar #viratkohli #dineshkarthik #mobobat #andyflower #tataipl #ipl2026winner
- Apr 24, 202639 min
Post T20 WC 2026: Bumrah's Legacy, Kiwi Collapse, Olympic Gold, and the Associate Finance Gap
The T20 World Cup 2026 is over. We cover four topics: Bumrah's legacy and what his career numbers mean for pace bowling, New Zealand's collapse pattern compared to the Proteas, cricket's Olympic inclusion and the distribution of benefits, and the ICC's finance model for associate nations.#T20WorldCup2026 #CricketPodcast #JaspritBumrah #NewZealandCricket #Proteas #CricketOlympics #AssociateCricket #ICC #T20Cricket #Cricktake
- Apr 21, 20261h 8m
پاکستان کرکٹ: اب کپتان کون بنے گا؟ [اردو]
Pakistan cricket has gone through constant captaincy changes over the last decade across formats, players, and management regimes.In this URDU episode of Cricktake, we look at how these frequent changes have impacted team stability, decision-making, and overall performance. Instead of reacting to one recent change, we step back and look at the bigger pattern.We also discuss how management decisions have played a role, and whether Pakistan cricket can realistically move towards a more stable leadership structure.🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.#pakistan #pakcricket #pcb #babarazam #salmanaliagha #shaheenafridi #saudshakeel #mohammadrizwan #pakistancaptain #pakistancricketteamcaptain #پاکستان_کرکٹ #پی_سی_بی #کپتان #کپتانی #کرکٹ_تجزیہ #پاکستان_ٹیم
- Mar 5, 202617 min
The Dutch Blueprint: Netherlands T20 World Cup Review
Netherlands’ performance review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026. In this episode, we break down where the Dutch excelled, where they fell short, and what this campaign says about the future of associate cricket. We analyse the all-round brilliance of Bas de Leede, the bowling consistency led by Logan van Beek, and the areas of concern including middle-order fragility, catching lapses, and over-reliance on key individuals. We also discuss emerging talent like Zach Lion-Cachet, structural growth in Dutch cricket, and whether the Netherlands can transition from giant-killers to consistent contenders in global tournaments. Is this the beginning of a long-term Dutch blueprint or are deeper systemic changes still needed?#netherlandscricket #basdeleede #loganvanbeek #roelofvandermerwe #aryandutt #TKcricket #t20worldcup2026
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