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Cricktake
Hosted by Hassan Ali, Sharankumar, Roopesh A. · EN
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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ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Underdog Stories
1w ago00:34:23Tap to summarizeThe 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
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Cricktake's IPL 2026 Best XI | Team of the Tournament Picks
3w ago00:39:22Tap to summarizeThe 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
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RCB's Championship Blueprint | From Strategy to Execution | Full Season Breakdown | IPL 2026
Jun 1301:01:43Tap to summarizeIn 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
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Post T20 WC 2026: Bumrah's Legacy, Kiwi Collapse, Olympic Gold, and the Associate Finance Gap
Apr 2400:39:32Tap to summarizeThe 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
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پاکستان کرکٹ: اب کپتان کون بنے گا؟ [اردو]
Apr 2101:08:00Tap to summarizePakistan 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
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The Dutch Blueprint: Netherlands T20 World Cup Review
Mar 500:17:27Tap to summarizeNetherlands’ 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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Everest to the World: The Nepal T20 Review
Mar 200:08:38Tap to summarizeNepal’s group-stage campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was anything but linear.In this episode of Cricktake, we review Nepal’s performances against England, Italy, West Indies, and Scotland - analyzing their batting breakthroughs, bowling inconsistencies, and elite fielding standards.#nepalcricket #cricketassociationofnepal #nepalpremierleague #dipendrasinghairee #lamichhane #icc #t20worldcup2026
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ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 | England Squad Review
Feb 1300:12:02Tap to summarizeEngland’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
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ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 | Afghanistan Squad Review
Feb 1300:09:58Tap to summarizeAfghanistan’s squad review for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026.We break down Afghanistan’s biggest strengths, including their elite spin trio of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Noor Ahmad, along with their explosive top order.We also examine middle-order concerns, fielding lapses, over-reliance on Rashid Khan, and the tactical questions surrounding their Plan B.With matches in spin-friendly conditions and a “group of death” featuring South Africa and New Zealand, can Afghanistan once again play the role of giant killers?00:34 – Strengths 02:49 – Weaknesses / Weak Spots 04:48 – Tactical Concerns 06:38 – Threats (Group of Death & Over-Reliance) 07:58 – Best XI #afghanistancricket #icct20worldcup2026 #rashidkhan #rahmanullahgurbaz #azmatullahomarzai
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ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 | Sri Lanka Squad Review
Feb 1000:12:51Tap to summarizeSri 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
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