Cricktake

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

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

England’s squad review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026.We analyse England’s explosive batting depth led by Jos Buttler and Phil Salt, their aggressive approach, and the impact of IPL exposure in subcontinent conditions.We also examine concerns around spin depth beyond Adil Rashid, death bowling consistency, and how Harry Brook handles captaincy pressure in a World Cup year.With a favourable group but tactical questions to answer, can England turn attacking intent into tournament success?01:21 - Strengths04:12 - Weak spots07:26 - Opportunities10:22 - Threats#icct20worldcup2026 #josbuttler #philsalt #adilrashid #englandcricket

Sri Lanka’s squad review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026.We analyse Sri Lanka’s batting structure, recurring middle-order issues, and their reliance on spin-heavy bowling in home conditions. The discussion also covers recent form, leadership pressure, and whether Sri Lanka can finally translate home advantage into tournament success.00:45 – Batting strengths & top order 01:45 – Middle-order concerns 04:30 – Spin bowling strength & conditions 07:20 – Bowling balance & fifth bowler question 08:24 – Recent form, pressure & expectations#t20worldcup2026 #icct20worldcup #icc #srilankacricket #sanathjayasuriya #hasaranga #shanaka #maheeshtheekshana #pathirana

Pakistan’s squad review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026.We break down the full squad composition, batting and bowling depth, role clarity, and selection balance. The discussion focuses on batting combinations, Babar Azam’s ideal role and position, and why Pakistan’s spin attack could be a major advantage in Sri Lankan conditions.01:07 – Openers and Middle Order07:39 – Babar Azam and his role in the team14:38 – Wicket-keeping batters 22:41 – Bowlers 26:05 – Best XI #t20worldcup2026 #icct20worldcup #icc #pakistancricket #pcb #babarazam #salmanaliagha #saimayub #faheemashraf

West Indies’ decline was not sudden. It was structural, political, and quietly inevitable.Part 2 of this two-part series examines the point of inflexion from 1995 onwards, when dominance faded, governance fractures widened, and cricket slowly stopped binding the Caribbean together.From contractual disputes, player walkouts, and the rise of the freelance cricketer, to statistical decay across formats and repeated failures to qualify for global tournaments, this episode looks beyond scorecards to understand what truly unraveled behind the scenes.#westindiescricket #icc #testcricket #odicricket #t20cricket #cricketgoverningbody #cricketwestindies 00:25 - Intro: The Inflexion Point (1995)03:09 - Commercialization & Board–Player Breakdown (1995–2004)15:26 - The Freelance Era Begins (2005–2014)22:42 - Decline Across Formats (2014–2019)23:46 - Collapse and Missed World Cups (2020–2025)29:20 - What Comes Next?🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.

Cricket has never been just about skill or results. Behind every tournament, format shift, and scheduling decision lies a deeper game of money, incentives, and power. From revenue concentration to unequal growth, the modern structure of cricket tells a story that fans rarely pause to question.This episode of Cricktake breaks down the economics behind ICC’s decisions. Joined by our first-ever guest, an Economics PhD Student, we examine how cricket’s financial boom reshaped governance, why money doesn’t automatically improve quality, how associate nations are left behind, and whether ICC today acts more like a governing body or an economic institution. A clear-eyed look at who benefits, who doesn’t, and where the game may be headed if nothing changes.#icc #cricket #cricketgoverningbody #bcci #ipl #economics 02:06 – What Is the Economics of Cricket06:09 – How ICC Revenues Exploded12:38 – Why the IPL Became Inevitable27:48 – Does Money Actually Improve Cricket?32:00 – Revenue Concentration & The India Question42:57 – Associate Nations & Unequal Growth58:56 – Final Verdict: What ICC is Doing Well and Where it can ImproveRELATED EPISODESWest Indies Cricket: The Eventual Decline (Part 1)👉 https://youtu.be/rKdZfmh9UuYUnwrapping Asia Cup 2025👉 https://youtu.be/ciN4b6bsiEUThe Ultimate ‘Test’: Saving Test Cricket👉 https://youtu.be/thqxof0N-0U🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cricktake/id1849728711Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.

West Indies weren’t just a cricket team, they were a symbol of unity, resistance, and Caribbean identity.Part 1 of this two-part series explores how a scattered group of islands stitched together a cricketing civilization and created one of the most dominant teams in sports history.01:17 - The Birth of West Indies Cricket01:40 - Frank Worrell & the First Revolution16:31 - Clive Lloyd’s Golden Era22:21 - Sir Vivian Richards: The Aura29:53 - The Fall Begins

Before the men lifted their first World Cup in 1975, the women had already done it in 1973. Yet that story was quietly forgotten.This episode of Cricktake revisits the rise, neglect, and revival of women’s cricket - from Rachael Heyhoe Flint’s pioneering World Cup to the WPL’s packed stadiums and Australia’s blueprint for professionalization. We explore how gender-bland sexism, selective memory, and structural bias shaped the sport’s past, and ask a simple question that still echoes today:When will women’s cricket truly be seen as equal and not exceptional?00:07 - Introduction: The story cricket forgot02:16 - Segment 1: The Forgotten Past - 1973, erasure, and the gendered narrative12:54 - Segment 2: The Present - WPL, visibility vs. equity, and lived realities30:28 - Segment 3: What’s Next - Australia’s blueprint, India’s breakout, and the global roadmap🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Instagram, X, TikTok, Substack & Medium.

They were never on the team sheet but their voices shaped the game. From radio epics and velvet baritones to tactical dissections and chaotic one-liners, commentators have turned cricket into conversation. This episode of Cricktake charts the evolution of the mic, the masters who knew when to speak, the ones who didn’t, and the soundbites that became folklore. We break down the greats, the gimmicks, and the future of commentary in an age of AI and overload. And we ask the question most fans haven’t dared to voice. Who really deserves the mic today?

In June 2025, South Africa finally lifted the World Test Championship trophy, breaking decades of doubt and the weight of the “chokers” tag. This episode of Cricktake looks at how the Proteas’ victory rewrites their past, reshapes their present, and opens new questions about what comes next.

After 18 long years, the wait is finally over. From flamboyant beginnings and near misses to heartbreaks that hardened into memes, RCB’s journey has defined the IPL in ways trophies never could. This episode of Cricktake traces the arc of a franchise that turned pain into cult, chaos into identity, and belief into silverware. We relive the stars, the scars, and the season that changed everything.