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The Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 40 (Back After A Hiatus)In this episode, I make a comeback to the podcast after a long time.
2022-06-2500 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 39 (A Special Comeback Episode)With this episode, I make a comeback to podcasting after a break.
Also, the timing is doubly appropriate, because India played its 1,000th ODI a couple of days ago, and today is Mohammad Azharuddin's birthday.
2022-02-0801 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 38, India v Pakistan, India tour of Pakistan, Fourth One-day International, National Stadium, Karachi, January 21, 1983The 38th episode of this series is about the fourth match of the ODI leg of India's tour of Pakistan in 1982/83. It took place at National Stadium, Karachi, on January 21, 1983.
2021-12-2605 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 37, India v Pakistan, India tour of Pakistan, Third One-day International, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, December 31, 1982The 37th episode of this series is about the third match of the ODI leg of India's tour of Pakistan in 1982/83. It took place at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on December 31, 1982.
2021-12-2505 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 36, India v Pakistan, India tour of Pakistan, Second One-day International, Ibn-e-Qasim Bagh Stadium, Multan, December 17, 1982The 36th episode of this series is about the second match of the ODI leg of India's tour of Pakistan in 1982/83. It took place at Ibn-e-Qasim Bagh Stadium, Multan, on December 17, 1982.
2021-12-2505 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 35, India v Pakistan, India tour of Pakistan. First One-day International, Municipal Stadium, Gujranwala, December 3, 1982The 35th episode of this series is about the first match of the ODI leg of India's tour of Pakistan in 1982/83. It took place at Municipal Stadium, Gujranwala, on December 3, 1982.
2021-12-2305 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 34, India v Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka tour of India, Third One-day International, Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium, Bangalore, September 26, 1982The 34th episode of this series is about the third -and final - match of the ODI leg of Sri Lanka's tour of India in 1982. It took place at Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium, Bangalore, on September 26, 1982.
2021-12-2104 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 33, India v Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka tour of India, Second One-day International, Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, September 15, 1982The 33rd episode of this series is about the second match of the ODI leg of Sri Lanka's tour of India in 1982. It took place at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, on September 15, 1982.
2021-12-2105 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 32, India v Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka tour of India, First One-day International, Gandhi Sports Complex Ground, Amritsar, September 12, 1982The 32nd episode of this series is about the first match of the ODI leg of Sri Lanka's tour of India in 1982. It took place at Gandhi Sports Complex Ground, Amritsar, on September 12, 1982.
2021-12-0907 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 31, England v India, Prudential Trophy (India tour of England), Second One-day International, Kennington Oval, London, June 4, 1982The 31st episode of this series is about the second - and final - match of the ODI leg of India's tour of England in 1982. It took place at Kennington Oval, London, on June 4, 1982.
2021-12-0406 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 30, England v India, Prudential Trophy (India tour of England), First One-day International, Headingley, Leeds, June 2, 1982The 30th episode of this series is about the first match of the ODI leg of India's tour of England in 1982. It took place at Headingley, Leeds, on June 2, 1982.
2021-12-0407 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 29, England v India, England tour of India, Third One-day International, Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, January 27, 1982The 29th episode of this series is about the third - and final - match of the ODI leg of England's tour of India in 1981/82. It took place at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, on January 27, 1982.
2021-12-0205 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 28, England v India, England tour of India, Second One-day International, Burlton Park, Jalandhar, December 20, 1981The 28th episode of this series is about the second match of the ODI leg of England's tour of India in 1981/82. It took place at Burlton Park, Jalandhar, on December 20, 1981.
2021-09-0106 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 27 (Part-B), England v India, England tour of India, First One-day International, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad, November 25, 1981This is the second - and final - part of the 27th episode of this series. It is about the first match of the ODI leg of England's tour of India in 1981/82. It took place at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad, on November 25, 1981.
2021-09-0102 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 27 (Part-A), England v India, England tour of India, First One-day International, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad, November 25, 1981The 27th episode of this series is about the first of the two One-day Internationals India hosted in 1981. It was against England, and took place at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad, on November 25, 1981. This is the first of a two-part episode about that match.
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The Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 26 (Part-B), India v New Zealand, India tour of New Zealand 1980/81, Second One-day International, Trust Bank Park, Hamilton, February 15, 1981This is the second - and final - part of the 26th episode of this series, which is about the second - and final - match of the ODI leg of India's tour of New Zealand in 1980/81. It took place at Trust Bank Park, Hamilton, on February 15, 1981.
2021-08-2904 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 26 (Part-A), India v New Zealand, India tour of New Zealand 1980/81, Second One-day International, Trust Bank Park, Hamilton, February 15, 1981The 26th episode of this series is about the second of the two One-day Internationals India played during their 1981 tour of New Zealand. It took place at Trust Bank Park, Hamilton, on February 15, 1981. This is the first of a two-part episode about that match.
2021-08-2903 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 25 (Part-B), India v New Zealand, India tour of New Zealand 1980/81, First One-day International Eden Park, Auckland, February 14, 1981This is the second - and final - part of the 25th episode of this series, which is about the first match of the ODI leg of India's tour of New Zealand in 1980/81. It took place at Eden Park, Auckland, on February 14, 1981.
2021-08-2803 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 25 (Part-A), India v New Zealand, India tour of New Zealand 1980/81, First One-day International, Eden Park, Auckland, February 14, 1981The 25th episode of this series is about the first of the two One-day Internationals India played during their 1981 tour of New Zealand. It took place at Eden Park, Auckland, on February 14, 1981. This is the first of a two-part episode about that match.
2021-08-2803 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 24 (Part-B), India v New Zealand, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, January 18, 1981This is the second - and final - part of the 24th episode of this series, which is about the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match between India and New Zealand, which took place in Brisbane on January 18, 1981.
2021-08-2704 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 24 (Part-A), India v New Zealand, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, January 18, 1981The 24th episode of this series is about India's 10th - and last - match of the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match, which was against New Zealand, and took place at The 'Gabba on January 18, 1981. This is the first of a two-part episode about that match.
2021-08-2704 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 23 (Part-B), Australia v India, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, January 15, 1981This is the second - and final - part of the 23rd episode of this series, which is about the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match between Australia and India, which took place in Sydney on January 15, 1981.
2021-08-2603 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 23 (Part-A), Australia v India, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, January 15, 1981The 23rd episode of this series is about India's ninth match of the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match, which was against Australia, and took place in Sydney on January 15, 1981. This is the first of a two-part episode about that match.
2021-08-2604 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 22, Australia v India, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, January 11, 1981The 22nd episode of this series is about India's eighth match of the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match, which was against Australia, and took place in Melbourne on January 11, 1981.
2021-08-2504 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 21, India v New Zealand, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, January 10, 1981The 21st episode of this series is about India's seventh match of the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match, which was against New Zealand, and took place in Melbourne on January 10, 1981.
2021-08-2505 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 20, Australia v India, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, January 8, 1981The 20th episode of this series is about India's sixth match of the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match, which was against Australia, and took place in Sydney on January 8, 1981.
2021-08-2505 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 19 (Part-B), India v New Zealand, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, December 23, 1980This is the second part of the 19th episode of this series, which is about the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match between India and New Zealand, which took place in Adelaide on December 23, 1980.
2021-08-2303 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 19 (Part-A), India v New Zealand, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, December 23, 1980The 19th episode of this series is about India's fifth match of the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match, which was against New Zealand, and took place at the Adelaide Oval on December 23, 1980. This is the first of a two-part episode about that match.
2021-08-2303 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 18 (Part-B), India v New Zealand, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, December 21, 1980This is the second part of the 18th episode of this series, which is about the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match between India and New Zealand, which took place at the 'Gabba on December 21, 1980.
2021-08-2303 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 18 (Part-A), India v New Zealand, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, December 21, 1980The 18th episode of this series is about India's fourth match of the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match, which was against New Zealand, and took place at the Brisbane Cricket Ground in Woolloongabba, Brisbane on December 21, 1980. This is the first of a two-part episode about that match.
2021-08-2304 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 17, Australia v India, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, December 18, 1980The 17th episode of this series is about India's third match of the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match, which was against Australia, and took place at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on December 18, 1980.
2021-08-2305 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 16 (Part-C), India v New Zealand, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth, December 9, 1980This is the third - and final - part of the 16th episode of this series, which is about the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match between India and New Zealand, which took place at the W A C A Ground in Perth on December 9, 1980.
2021-08-2303 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 16 (Part-B), India v New Zealand, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth, December 9, 1980This is the second part of the 16th episode of this series, which is about the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match between India and New Zealand, which took place at the W A C A Ground in Perth on December 9, 1980.
2021-08-2202 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 16 (Part-A), India v New Zealand, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth, December 9, 1980The 16th episode of this series is about India's second match of the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match, which was against New Zealand, and took place at the Western Australia Cricket Association (W A C A) Ground in Perth on December 9, 1980. This is the first of a three-part episode about that match.
2021-08-2202 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 15 (Part-C), Australia v India Benson and Hedges, World Series Cup 1980/81, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, December 6, 1980This is the third - and final - part of the 15th episode of this series, which is about the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match between Australia and India, which took place at the MCG on December 6, 1980.
2021-08-2204 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 15 (Part-B), Australia v India, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, December 6, 1980This is the second part of the 15th episode of this series, which is about the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match between Australia and India, which took place at the MCG on December 6, 1980.
2021-08-2102 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 15 (Part-A), Australia v India, Benson and Hedges World Series Cup 1980/81, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, December 6, 1980The 15th episode of this series is about India's first match of the 1980/81 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup match, which was against Australia, and took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 6, 1980. This is the first of a three-part episode about that match.
2021-08-2101 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 14, India v Sri Lanka, Prudential World Cup, Old Trafford, Manchester, June 16-18, 1979The 14th episode of this series is about India's third - and final - Group B match of the second edition of the Prudential World Cup, which took place in 1979. It was against Sri Lanka, and took place at Old Trafford, Manchester, between June 16 and 18, 1979.
2021-08-1706 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 13, India v New Zealand, Prudential World Cup, Headingley, Leeds, June 13, 1979The 13th episode of this series is about India's second Group B match of the second edition of the Prudential World Cup, which took place in 1979. It was against New Zealand, and took place at Headingley, Leeds on June 13, 1979.
2021-08-1705 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 12, India v West Indies, Prudential World Cup, Edgbaston, Birmingham, June 9, 1979The 12th episode of this series is about India's first Group B match of the second edition of the Prudential World Cup, which took place in 1979. It was against the West Indies, and took place at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on June 9, 1979.
2021-08-1505 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 11, India v Pakistan, India tour of Pakistan 1978/79, Third One-day International, Zafar Ali Stadium, Sahiwal, November 3, 1978The 11th episode of this series is about the third - and final - match of the ODI leg of India's tour of Pakistan in 1978. It took place at Zafar Ali Stadium, Sahiwal, on November 3, 1978.
2021-08-1005 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 10, India v Pakistan, India tour of Pakistan 1978/79, Second One-day International, Jinnah Stadium, Sialkot, October 13, 1978The tenth episode of this series is about the second match of the ODI leg of India's tour of Pakistan in 1978. It took place at Jinnah Stadium, Sialkot, on October 13, 1978.
2021-08-1005 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 9, India v Pakistan, India tour of Pakistan 1978/79, First One-day International, Ayub National Stadium, Quetta, October 1, 1978The ninth episode of this series is about the first match of the ODI leg of India's tour of Pakistan in 1978. It took place at Ayub National Stadium, Quetta, on October 1, 1978.
2021-08-0807 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 8, India v New Zealand, India tour of New Zealand 1975/76, Second One-day International, Eden Park, Auckland, February 22, 1976The eighth episode of this series is about the second - and final - match of the ODI leg of India's tour of New Zealand in 1976. It took place at Eden Park, Auckland, on February 22, 1976.
2021-08-0407 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 7, India v New Zealand, India tour of New Zealand 1975/76, First One-day International, Lancaster Park, Christchurch, February 21, 1976The seventh episode of this series is about the first of the two One-day Internationals India played during their 1976 tour of New Zealand. It took place at Lancaster Park, Christchurch, on February 21, 1976.
2021-08-0405 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 6, India v New Zealand, Prudential World Cup, Old Trafford, Manchester, June 14, 1975The sixth episode of this series is about India's third - and final - Group A match of the first edition of the World Cup, which took place in 1975, and was then called the Prudential World Cup. It was against New Zealand, and took place at Old Trafford, Manchester, on June 14, 1975.
2021-08-0306 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 5: East Africa v India, Prudential World Cup, Headingley, Leeds, June 11, 1975The fifth episode of this series is about the second match of the first edition of the World Cup, which took place in 1975, and was then called the Prudential World Cup. It was between East Africa and India, and took place at Headingley, Leeds on June 11, 1975.
2021-07-2806 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 4: England v India, Prudential World Cup, Lord’s, London, June 7, 1975The fourth episode of this series is about the first match of the first edition of the World Cup, which took place in 1975, and was then called the Prudential World Cup. It was between England and India, and took place at Lord’s, London on June 7, 1975.
2021-07-2507 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 3: England v India, India tour of England, Second One-day International, Kennington Oval, London, July 15-16, 1974The third episode of this series is about the second - and final - match of the ODI leg of India's tour of England in 1974. It took place at the Kennington Oval, London, on July 15 and 16.
2021-07-1708 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 2 (Part-B): England v India, India tour of England, First One-day International, Headingley, Leeds, July 13, 1974This is the second - and final - part of the episode about India's first One-day International v England at Headingley, Leeds, on July 13, 1974.
2021-07-1306 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationEpisode 2 (Part-A): England v India, India tour of England, First One-day International, Headingley, Leeds, July 13, 1974India played their first One-day International during their 1974 tour of England. The match took place at Headingley, Leeds, on July 13, 1974. This is the first of a two-part episode about that match.
2021-07-1305 minThe Grand Indian ODI CelebrationIntroduction to The Grand Indian ODI CelebrationHi!
As India gears up to play its 1,000th One-day International, I would love to take you on a journey that has spanned 47 years so far, and celebrate the team that has done the hard yards (between those 22 yards). Of course, there are going to be some blues along the way, but would the Men in Blue have been so successful if it weren't for those stepping stones en route to this milestone? To quote the legendary M S Dhoni, "Definitely not!"
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