The CricketNews.com Podcast

CONTEST ALERT: www.cricketnews.com/quiz - use this link to play CricketNews and GoodGamer's IPL Quiz to win a Samsung Galaxy S20! On this edition of the podcast, Sumedhh sits down with the hero of IPL 2012 for Kolkata, Manvinder Bisla, who has come from a tough domestic cricket background to become a three-time IPL winner. Manvinder talks about THAT 2012 IPL Final, the difference between domestic cricket and the IPL, feeling lost in the razzmatazz of the league and the opportunities available to grow as a player and in life & so much more! SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and share!

A visit to Chennai during the IPL or just watching the team at any stadium in India, can teach you a think or two about LOYALTY AND LOVE - And here's a glimpse of that on episode 2 of the podcast! Joining Sumedhh on this episode of the IPL Edition of the show is CSK and Dhoni fan, Akhil Prakash, who talks about what this franchise and the captain means to the city of Chennai! Akhil has supported CSK from matchday 1 - never missed a game at Chepauk, braved protests to get to the stadium and has gone on from being a BIG FAN of Dhoni - to working at a franchise owned by his boyhood hero. SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and share! Also, here's the link to our IPL fantasy tips Telegram group for your DAILY FANTASY TIPS THIS IPL SEASON: http://t.me/cnewstips Play our Facebook messenger quiz to win prizes here: https://goodgamer.cricketnews.com/

On Episode 1 of the IPL Edition of The Cricketnews.com Podcast, Sumedhh welcomes Sandipan, and the two preview the teams ahead of IPL 2020. The two also talk about the big game - MI v CSK and Sandipan shares some important fantasy cricket tips to follow this season. Press subscribe so you don't miss out on any of the episodes - which will roll out on every Saturday at 5 PM!

Ahead of IPL 2020, here comes Season 2 - The IPL Edition of The Cricketnews.com with Sumedhh Bilgi - here's what you can expect from this season! New episodes every Saturday at 5 pm!

On the Season 1 Finale of ‘The CricketNews.com Podcast’ – Sumedhh takes a stroll down recent memory lane to pick his TOP FIVE favourite moments from the TEN conversations he’s had on the show! It’s been an incredible ride but this FAR from the last you’ve seen from cricketnews! We will be back soon with the latest news and more amazing people who make the game special. Until then, stay safe, maintain social distance, wear a mask and look after yourselves. And for all your cricket analysis, news, videos and cricket contests – log on to www.cricketnews.com - Remember the name!

We're in the double figures now! Episode 10 of the podcast features former BCCI umpire, Mumbai Cricket Administrator & current member of the BCCI's umpire's educator's panel, Mr Ganesh Iyer, on the demands of modern day umpires including the limelight, the pressure and the thrill of the profession. SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE!

On this sneak peek into episode 10 we are joined by former BCCI umpire, cricket administrator and current member of the BCCI's umpires educator's committee, Ganesh Iyer. JOIN US THIS SATURDAY @ 6 PM to hear more about the life of a cricket umpire and more!

IT'S THE HOME TEAM on this episode! Sumedhh is joined by his mates - Prasenjit Dey, Sandipan Banejree & Rohit Sankar who discuss IPL 2020 which is headed to the UAE (most likely) , India's tour of Australia, we pick Team India XIs across different formats if we see a time of simultaneous cricket and so much more! Comment and tell us what you think of the podcast and follow our other work on www.cricketnews.com

The writers at CricketNews.com join Sumedhh on this episode - and on this sneak peek into Episode 9 - we discuss what could be India's possible Test, ODI & T20I XIs in the event of simultaneous cricket matches!

On this episode we bring you a quick update of the news including the cancellation of Asia Cup 2020 & a super contest shaping up between England & West Indies in the return of cricket. We have Sports Psychologist Adrian McInman as the guest on this episode who talks with three decades of experience about MS Dhoni's comments on mental health in cricket, How the 'super greats' of cricket are aware of 'the mental side' of cricket & the various mindsets of cricket players. On a side-note: reach out if you feel your mental health isn't alright. And if you're the one people are reaching out to, be kind :)

We've heard it so many times from the greats of the game about cricket matches being won in the mind before it's won on the field & our guest on the next epsiode of the podcast , Sports Psychologist Adrian McInman, speaks about what makes cricket 'so mental' - for the full episode join us this Saturday at 6 PM IST!

On this edition of the podcast - we present the latest from BCCI's desperate attempts to host IPL 2020, The stories building up off-the-field at the West Indies v England Test Series; And the guest on the show is someone who plays professional cricket for New Zealand & is ALSO a YOUTH DEVELOPMENT POLICE OFFICER! Katie Perkins joins Sumedhh on the show to talk about her experiences of being with the police full time during the COVID-19 outbreak in New Zealand, tells us wonderful stories about working with young law offenders & victims to lead them to a better life and lists her vision for law enforcement in New Zealand in the years to come - YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! :)

Did you know that New Zealand women's team batter has served as a part of the police force in her country since 2013? On this sneak peek into episode 7 of 'The CricketNews.com Podcast' Katie talks to Sumedhh about how her job as 'Youth Development Officer' helped her take to the cricket field with more gratitude. Full conversation with Katie will be out as a part of EPISODE 7 - THIS SATURDAY! Mark your calendars!

Double trouble on Episode 6, as Sumedhh is joined by The Founder of Emerging Cricketer & Former CEO of Hong Kong Cricket, Tim Cutler & cricket writer Sandipan Banerjee they chat about how a post COVID-19 time could act as a blessing in disguise for Associate & Affiliate nations. They also chat about China's approach towards the game BEYOND VIVO & OPPO's involvement and growing cricket beyond the 12 full members of the ICC.

On this Sneak Peek into Episode 6, former CEO of Hong Kong cricket and cricketnews' principal correspondent, Sandipan Banerjee go over what could be the financial fate of the associate nations in the absence of the T20 World Cup. For the full episode, join us this Saturday!