PCCI Podcast 🏏

We discuss how FIFA has learned some of its tricks from Jay Shah and ask if cricket was always ahead of its time. The discussion moves to how gatekept cricket is, and how it fails to even get the basics of organizing a sporting event wrong, again and again. The discussion moves onto the idea of expanding the sport, and what holds it back.

In this pod, we have Nishant, Richa, and MV to discuss the Ashes. We discuss Noosa, the wad of cash, England's lengths, new ball bowling, Mark Wood's audacious plan to drive to Perth, the death of Bazball, and the continued excellence of the boring Aussies. We then move to the WPL where we briefly discuss each team on the table and who are we buying, selling and holding.

In this episode, MV is joined by Richa and Dave to preview the WPL 2026. We break down the teams, talk about the new money flowing into the game, thank Jay bhai, and decide which food item best represents each franchise. There’s also a bold call on why DC could finish last, a completely unnecessary but entertaining detour on whether Meg Lanning will run onto the field to hug Sophie Ecclestone, and an attempt to explain why MI just keep getting everything right.The order of Previews -UPWRCBGGMIDCWe end with a fun quiz because why not?Who is most likely toBreak their bat smashing something?Have a really funny reel?Break a stump?Hit 5 sixes in an over?Yell at the umpire? Yell at their teammates? Yell at the opposition player?Take an awesome boundary catch?

In this episode, we talk about Bazball.Its merits, demerits ,and how it all came crashing down because of very little planning and even poor execution.We also talk briefly about the Indian T20 squad for the upcoming T20 WC and what happened with the axing of Shubman Gill?

We talk of Gambhir's latest blockbuster, how he can conjure lineups without balance even if given infinite resources. We then move onto discussing the insecurity that results in such pitches. The discussion then moves onto the recent news of Indian cricketers backing a majoritarian movement, diversity and inclusion in Indian cricket. Also, a lot of Sports Tak, Yaari and RevSports review around this test match.

This is an episode we had the most joy in creating. We can’t thank Sharda Ugra enough for her time, and you’ll hear that come through in the podcast. She also promises to join us for Part Two!India are World Champions and we discuss the game, the immediate aftermath, the emotions and the performances.This was a truly wide ranging chat and there was a lot of joy for the women who have just become World Champions!We are very thankful to a host of publications who sent their reporters all across the country and Sri Lanka.We reached out to many of them, and they sent in voice notes that reflect their thoughts on this tournament.In no particular order Lavanya from SportstarSamreen from HTGomesh from TNIEMrina Asija from Cricket.com.auNeha Shetty from Never on the Backfoot Podcast + Cricket.com (Get well soon!)Akshay from Cricket.comZenia D’Cunha from ESPNBunch of reporters who we must thank as well for their fantastic coverage during the WC.Annesha GhoshVinayak from IEPurnima from Cricbuzz

This episode is an ode to the organisational skills of the ICC and the dedication of the BCCI to make the Women's World Cup the biggest ever by throwing money at it.Rain started as a means of jeopardy in a WC has simply ruined it.Might add the lack of marquee venues and faraway venues has ensured the interest doesn't pique but decrease. So, this entire episode is a collection of Rain Sounds from PIXABAY. Enjoy.