Épisodes

  • Why CSK need to look beyond MS Dhoni for a facelift

    Why CSK need to look beyond MS Dhoni for a facelift
    May 31 2026
    In this episode, Mihir Vasavda is joined by The Indian Express' cricket expert Venkata Krishna B. They talk about how Chennai Super Kings - the five-time IPL champions who owe their identity and stature to their former captain - are forced to put their future plans on hold because of Dhoni's uncertain future. They also talk about the rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and what it means for Indian cricket.

    Produced by Ichha Sharma
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    27 min
  • Inside the games for athletes on steroids

    Inside the games for athletes on steroids
    May 27 2026
    In this episode, our co-hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss one of sport’s most controversial innovations — a competition for athletes who use performance-enhancing drugs. The inaugural edition of the Enhanced Games took place in Las Vegas over the weekend. They examine the ethical questions surrounding the event, as well as its Indian connection.

    In photo: Aron D’Souza, the Indian-origin man whose brainchild the Enhanced Games are, is marketing the event as a disruptor to the Olympics.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    23 min
  • How bureaucrats used sports funds to upgrade colony

    How bureaucrats used sports funds to upgrade colony
    May 20 2026
    An investigation by The Indian Express has found that funds meant to support athletes and build public sporting infrastructure were also used to develop high-end facilities inside civil services institutions and a residential colony for bureaucrats. In this episode, host Mihir Vasavda, who undertook this investigation, talks about how the National Sports Development Fund was allegedly diverted, the records uncovered through RTI documents, and why the findings raise larger questions about accountability and the use of public money.

    You can read the investigation here.

    Hosted and produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    27 min
  • IPL: Why BCCI is worried about unauthorised people entering dugouts

    IPL: Why BCCI is worried about unauthorised people entering dugouts
    May 11 2026
    In this week’s episode, host Mihir Vasavda is joined by cricket expert Venkata Krishna B to discuss a concerning development in the Indian Premier League. The BCCI’s anti-corruption unit has flagged the presence of unauthorised persons in IPL dugouts, and board secretary Devajit Saikia has said there will be no leniency and that no one will be spared. Venkata explains the match-day protocols, the exact nature of the violations, and why the BCCI is concerned.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    24 min
  • Tall expectations: The rise of India's badminton star Ayush Shetty

    Tall expectations: The rise of India's badminton star Ayush Shetty
    May 6 2026
    In this week's episode, Amit and Mihir are joined by The Indian Express' badminton expert Shivani Naik to analyse the rise of 21-year-old badminton player Ayush Shetty. The 6-foot-4 shuttler has turned heads with his performances at the Asian Championships and Thomas Cup. Shivani dissects his playing style, the pros and cons of being a tall player and what his emergence means for Indian badminton.

    Produced by Ichha Sharma and Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    26 min
  • Does Carlsen have a beef with Gukesh?

    Does Carlsen have a beef with Gukesh?
    Apr 27 2026
    In this episode, hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss Magnus Carlsen's remarks on Gukesh's 'understanding' of chess - one of the many critical remarks the former world champion has made on the reigning champ. They analyse the strengths and weaknesses of Gukesh and Sindarov, who will face off for the world title later this year, and end the episode by discussing why India's bid for 2038 Asian Games sounds more reasonable than other events the country wants to host.

    Produced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    29 min
  • What Vaishali’s Candidates win means for Indian women in chess

    What Vaishali’s Candidates win means for Indian women in chess
    Apr 19 2026
    This week on the show, we discuss the story behind the making of the newest World Championship challenger from India, R Vaishali.

    Produced by Ichha Sharma
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    27 min
  • The rise and rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

    The rise and rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
    Apr 13 2026
    In this week's episode, Amit, Vinayakk and Mihir marvel over the emergence of teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has taken the IPL by a storm. They analyse his early days, the technique and mindset that set him apart, and the need to nurture a young talent with care. And, at the end of the episode, there's also a special farewell.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    25 min