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CricktakeCricket x Physics: What Really Makes a Great DeliveryWhat really makes a fast bowler dangerous? It’s not just speed, it’s the physics, biomechanics, and body sequencing behind every delivery. In this deep-dive episode of Cricktake, we break down the science of fast bowling, one concept at a time. From ground reaction force to the Ian Pont's “Four Tent Pegs” model, we explore how elite pace is created and what most people miss.Whether you're a fan, a player, or just a cricket nerd, this episode will change how you see bowling forever.0:00 – Introduction21:35 – Tent Peg 13...
2026-01-201h 35
CricktakeCricket x Economics: Uncovering ICC's MotivesCricket has never been just about skill or results. Behind every tournament, format shift, and scheduling decision lies a deeper game of money, incentives, and power. From revenue concentration to unequal growth, the modern structure of cricket tells a story that fans rarely pause to question.This episode of Cricktake breaks down the economics behind ICC’s decisions. Joined by our first-ever guest, an Economics PhD Student, we examine how cricket’s financial boom reshaped governance, why money doesn’t automatically improve quality, how associate nations are left behind, and whether ICC today acts more like a govern...
2025-12-311h 11
CricktakeThe Gambhir DisasterAfter decades of dominance at home, India’s Test fortress has finally cracked. From historic collapses and selection puzzles to dressing-room tensions hiding in plain sight, this downturn has a face, and it belongs to Gautam Gambhir.This episode of Cricktake dissects the most turbulent stretch of India’s red-ball era. We break down the missteps, the ignored performers, the shifting power equations, and the staggering numbers behind a decline few saw coming. A raw, unfiltered look at the man, the moment, and the meltdown reshaping Indian Test cricket.01:13 - India’s Red-Ball Collapse01:5...
2025-12-1043 min
CricktakeWest Indies Cricket: The Eventual Decline | Part 1 - The Rise Before the FallWest Indies weren’t just a cricket team, they were a symbol of unity, resistance, and Caribbean identity.Part 1 of this two-part series explores how a scattered group of islands stitched together a cricketing civilization and created one of the most dominant teams in sports history.01:17 - The Birth of West Indies Cricket01:40 - Frank Worrell & the First Revolution16:31 - Clive Lloyd’s Golden Era22:21 - Sir Vivian Richards: The Aura29:53 - The Fall Begins
2025-11-2732 min
CricktakeICC Women's World Cup ’25: Power Shifts and Turning PointsFifty years after the first Women’s World Cup, India are champions.This episode of Cricktake dives into the 2025 Women’s World Cup - the richest and most-watched edition ever. From Mandira Bedi’s sponsorship in 2005 to India’s record-breaking chase and South Africa’s fearless run, we explore the power shifts that redefined women’s cricket.00:00 – Intro: 50 years since 1975 and the most watched Women’s World Cup ever02:18 – Segment 1: In The Middle – Power shifts and turning points02:33 – South Africa’s journey: fearless, emotional and unbreakable16:05 – Australia’s journey: human this time but still for...
2025-11-1356 min
CricktakeCricket's Forgotten DaughtersBefore the men lifted their first World Cup in 1975, the women had already done it in 1973. Yet that story was quietly forgotten.This episode of Cricktake revisits the rise, neglect, and revival of women’s cricket - from Rachael Heyhoe Flint’s pioneering World Cup to the WPL’s packed stadiums and Australia’s blueprint for professionalization. We explore how gender-bland sexism, selective memory, and structural bias shaped the sport’s past, and ask a simple question that still echoes today:When will women’s cricket truly be seen as equal and not exceptional?
2025-10-231h 01
CricktakeUnwrapping Asia Cup 2025The Asia Cup 2025 reminded us how form, rhythm, and temperament define success in the subcontinent. India’s expected dominance was finally challenged by a late Pakistani surge, though not enough to shift the pundits’ predictions. Cricktake unwraps the tournament through its turning points, from Afghanistan’s struggle and Sri Lanka’s rise to the determined efforts of the UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong, revealing how structure and skill continue to shape Asian cricket’s story.
2025-10-101h 11
CricktakeThe Commentators' ConundrumThey were never on the team sheet but their voices shaped the game. From radio epics and velvet baritones to tactical dissections and chaotic one-liners, commentators have turned cricket into conversation. This episode of Cricktake charts the evolution of the mic, the masters who knew when to speak, the ones who didn’t, and the soundbites that became folklore. We break down the greats, the gimmicks, and the future of commentary in an age of AI and overload. And we ask the question most fans haven’t dared to voice. Who really deserves the mic today?
2025-09-281h 15
CricktakeThe Ultimate 'Test': Saving Test CricketIn an age of instant gratification and booming T20 leagues, is there still room for Test cricket, the format that defined the game? This episode of Cricktake explores the past, present, and uncertain future of the longest format. From five-day epics and Bazball experiments to collapsing boards and Gen Z apathy, we ask the question no one wants to answer: Is Test cricket dying or is it just evolving?
2025-09-271h 18
CricktakeSouth African Cricket: Unchoking the Proteas.In June 2025, South Africa finally lifted the World Test Championship trophy, breaking decades of doubt and the weight of the “chokers” tag. This episode of Cricktake looks at how the Proteas’ victory rewrites their past, reshapes their present, and opens new questions about what comes next.
2025-09-271h 09
CricktakeG² vs Bazball: The Anderson–Tendulkar TrophyThey came from different playbooks but collided on the same stage. One side was G² with Gill’s runs and Gambhir’s edge, the other driven by the bravado of Bazball. Across 25 days the first Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy gave us records, heartbreak and defiance, from Gill’s run-fest to Jadeja’s resilience, from England’s theatre to Siraj’s final roar. This episode of Cricktake relives the drama, unpacks the turning points and asks the question left hanging at The Oval. Who really won this 2–2?
2025-09-271h 16
CricktakeRCB: 18 Years in the making.After 18 long years, the wait is finally over. From flamboyant beginnings and near misses to heartbreaks that hardened into memes, RCB’s journey has defined the IPL in ways trophies never could. This episode of Cricktake traces the arc of a franchise that turned pain into cult, chaos into identity, and belief into silverware. We relive the stars, the scars, and the season that changed everything.
2025-09-271h 38
2025-09-2601 min
Deep Fried Neurons Podcast#92 - Akkarmashi (Outcaste) and Caste Based ViolenceFor this episode, we revisit the first piece of Dalit literature that established the aesthetic to understand most dalit writings of contemporary times. We talk about how violence against lower caste women is a constant and recurring theme in our country and is perpetuated by the existence of caste identities and customary practices. We talk about the hypocrisy of the caste system and a pinch in a very particular part of the Indian caste society which provides perspective to understand how deep-rooted it really is.
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