Podcast appearances and mentions of Pat Cummins

Australia coach Andrew McDonald joins Adam White and Bharat Sundaresan for an in-depth chat about their takeaways from the series in the West Indies, the form of specific players, and what it means for Ashes selection. Plus Whitey and Bharat name their prospective XI's for the First Ashes Test in Perth, and a chat with Pat Cummins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final day of play between the West Indies and Australia saw records topple and milestones reached, but what happened to the West Indies in their second innings? Meanwhile at Lord's England secure a memorable win over India. Plus, you'll hear all the latest news from the cricketing world.

China ready for closer ties with Australia, The federal court dismisses a big climate change involving the Torres Strait Islands, Aussie captain Pat Cummins pays tribute to Mitchell Starc after a crushing victory in his 100th Test match

Australia captain Pat Cummins speaks to SEN Cricket's Bharat Sundaresan and Bryce McGain ahead of the Third Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam White and Bharat Sundaresan preview the Third Test between the West Indies and Australia at Sabina Park, Jamaica, and discuss the impact the pink ball will have, Mitch Starc's 100th Test milestone, and more. Plus a chat with Australia captain Pat Cummins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia wraps up the Frank Worrell Trophy against the West Indies, but the same old batting headaches remain. Teddy and Corbin break down Steve Smith's masterclass, Cam Green's crucial knock, and the brilliance of the Aussie bowling attack.Plus, fresh concerns over the top order and a statement win for India over England. Curious times with the Ashes just a few months away. 

Adam White and Bharat Sundaresan preview the Second Test between the West Indies and Australia on the ground in Grenada, plus a chat with Australia captain Pat Cummins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia captain Pat Cummins speaks to SEN Cricket's Bharat Sundaresan ahead of the Second Test in Grenada. Catch every ball live on SEN and the SEN app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Get NordVPN with a special discount - https://www.nordvpn.com/goodareas- The Best Cricket Stories - Daily! - https://bestofcricket.substack.com/- Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code 'goodareas' at checkout. Download Saily app or go to:https://saily.com/goodareas-Join Jarrod Kimber and Robin Uthappa as they go deep into the pantheon of Test bowling legends — from McGrath, Steyn, Ambrose, and Lillee, to today's fierce talents like Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada, and of course, Jasprit Bumrah. Will Bumrah climb to the very top? Tune in to hear Jarrod and Robin's verdict — and get ready for a passionate discussion that spans eras, styles, and stats.-Check out Jarrod's new book The Art of Batting - https://linktr.ee/TheArtofBattingJarrodKimberTo support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod also now has a Buy Me A Coffee link, for those who would prefer to support the shows there: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jarrodkimber.Each week, Jarrod Kimber hosts a live talk show on a Youtube live stream, where you can pop in and ask Jarrod a question live on air. Find Jarrod on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JarrodKimberYT.To check out my video podcasts on Youtube : https://youtube.com/@JarrodKimberPodcasts-This podcast is edited and mixed by Ishit Kuberkar, he's at https://instagram.com/soundpotionstudio & https://twitter.com/ishitkMukunda Bandreddi is in charge of our video side.

We dive deep into Australia's ongoing top-order batting crisis - what went wrong in Barbados?From unpredictable pitch conditions to questionable shot selections, we unpack how key players like Sam Konstas and Cameron Green are struggling to find their feet at the top. What does the lack of a clear batting strategy mean for Australia ahead of the Ashes? Is there a way forward for the Aussies' fragile top order, or are bigger changes on the horizon? 

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Pat Cummins was clear that he saw the World Test Championship final as the end of one cycle and the start of a new one. Something of a re-set. That has translated to Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis into the Test team and Cameron Green annointed as a long term number three. As this team takes on the Windies, what does Gideon Haigh make of the Test team's re-set? Featured: Gideon Haigh, writer, Cricket Et Al. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Join Adam White and Bharat Sundaresan as they preview the Frank Worrall Trophy, plus Adam Collins and Bharat chat with Pat Cummins. Catch every ball of the series LIVE and FREE on SEN and the SEN app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Australia Wicketkeeper Ian Healy joins Joel and Fletch to chat the dropping of Labuschagne, Sam Konstas and the upcoming Windies test 00:00 Ian Healy's morning routine on SENQ Breakfast 01:20 Shamar Joseph being ‘champed' by Ian Heals 03:00 Do you think we'll see Marnus playing test cricket again? 04:00 How to get out of the batting rut? 06:45 Playing in the West Indies 08:10 Best memories from tours of the Windies 10:10 Should Sam Konstas have been picked for the World Test Championship 10:45 Fear over Nathan McSweeney's introduction 11:20  Pat Cummins record in Australian cricket with all of his injuries 12:30 Mitchell Starc vs Pat Cummins 14:00 Facing Joel Garner in the Windies 16:20 The smell of marijuana in Jamaica 17:00 Memories of Shane Warne SEN'S COVERAGE OF THE FIRST TEST BETWEEN WEST INDIES & AUSTRALIA STARTS TONIGHT AT 11:30PM AEST, LIVE FROM KENSINGTON OVAL IN BARBADOS 6AM EVERY WEEKDAY ON SENQ AND THE SEN APP BREAKFAST WITH COZ AND HEALS Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch live every weekday: 3pm AEST on SEN 1170 AM Sydney and SEN 693 AM Brisbane Listen Online: https://www.sen.com.au/listen   Subscribe to The Run Home YouTube Channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN⁠   Follow us on Social Media! TikTok⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen⁠ X:      ⁠https://x.com/joelfletchsen⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

West Indies Australia Daily, 1st Test, Barbados Day 0: A ground packed with history, a country that has produced more superstars than any in the region - it's a privilege to be at Kensington Oval. When the Frank Worrell Trophy series begins, it will be as Australia "reset" (in their words) for a new WTC cycle having lost the big one at Lord's, with the Windies trying to start afresh themselves under new skipper Roston Chase. Oh, speaking of captains - we have some news at the end about Pat Cummins' baggy green. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thefinalword⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Noobru to give your brain a boost: get 15% off at our link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noobru.com/finalword⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tickets for our Wormsley match, August 18: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠uk.emma-live.com/WormsleyFinal2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Wisden and never pay full price for the Almanack again: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your big NordVPN discount: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nordvpn.com/tfw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for the rights of workers since 1919: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mauriceblackburn.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t20vision.com/FINALWORD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Save more, earn more—up to 4.22% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered, with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to the portion within that range. New members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan's rates apply. For full offer T&Cs visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tide.co/savings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Claim £100 cash back (on a £5k deposit) at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tide.co/offers/tfw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find previous episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠finalwordcricket.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Title track by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australian captain Pat Cummins speaks to Adam Collins and Bharat Sundaresan ahead of the First Test against the West Indies. Catch every ball live and free on SEN and the SEN app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Australia kicks off their new WTC campaign in the Caribbean, Corbin and Ed dive deep into the shifting sands of Aussie selection, batting combinations, and the tough calls that shaped this Test XI.There's also a nostalgic detour to Barbados with Ed reliving his Test memories at Kensington Oval, while the pair debate missed selection windows, and the price of wish-casting the next great Aussie opener.

In this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies cricketer Kieran Powell dive deep into the highly anticipated West Indies vs Australia 3-match Test series, starting this Wednesday in Barbados at the iconic Kensington Oval. Kieran uses his extensive experience of playing in Bridgetown to predict how the wicket at Kensington Oval is likely to behave and reveals his predicted West Indies starting XI for the series opener. With both teams boasting quality bowling attacks, Kieran explains why pace and discipline will be key on what could be a result-oriented pitch. The duo also break down the challenges facing Australia's Test side, including the current opening partnership dilemma, and explore how Pat Cummins' team might shape up ahead of this new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. With the Ashes series looming on the horizon for Australia, the stakes couldn't be higher. From match predictions and tactical analysis to squad strengths and key players to watch, this episode sets the tone for a thrilling battle between two proud cricketing nations.

Scary hours as Friday the 13th hits the Sportsdesk studios. Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu bringing you all of the shocks from the sporting world. None bigger than Carlos Alcaraz, who came back from defending match poing to win the French Open at Roland Garros. Pat Cummins takes 6 as Australia, for now, lead South Africa in the World Test Final at Lord's. In the world of footy, a rough night for St.Kilda as their hopes of finals footy take a huge hit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Eisenhuth joins us ahead of Penrith's clash with the Warriors on Saturday. Plus Troy and Nathan discuss some of our most awkward journalism moments - involving the likes of Pat Cummins, Phil Gould, Tim Grant and Luke Lewis!

South Africa are World Test Champions, as they overcame Australia at Lord's. Markram, Rabada and Bavuma were the three heroes for the Proteas, as they roared back from a first innings deficit to overcome Pat Cummins and the Australians. Then we turn our attention to India, who begin their Test series against England on Friday. The series is shaping up to be a cracker, with both teams showing a lot of strength. Will Bumrah be the difference, and will we see Jacob Bethell? Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a jam-packed episode, it's Gemini season, and the birthday boys are serving up humble pie after South Africa's stunning triumph in the World Test Championship Final. Ed and Corbin break down how the Proteas dismantled Australia at Lord's - tactically, emotionally and symbolically.

In this episode of the show, Binksy, Baldy, Raj and Stu relive the rollercoaster ride that was the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final, which saw South Africa crowned champions as they defeated Australia by 5 wickets at Lord's. We start the show with our thoughts, feelings and emotions from a game that swung back and forth and up and down across the three and a bit days of cricket. We talk South Africa's reaction, the mood after the first couple of days and the pitch conditions for this showcase event. As the discussion continues, we focus on the standout contributors, such as Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, Temba Bavuma, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. We also look ahead to the next WTC cycle to ponder the big questions facing Australia and whether this title will propel South Africa to more and more success over the coming years. We'll be back in your feed very soon with a full preview of the India v England Test series, and then regularly as that series progresses alongside Australia v West Indies and other news. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Intro 1:30 South Africa are the World Test Champions 5:00 State of play after Day 2 - Australia with their noses in front 8:20 Lord's surface and conditions 17:30 Kagiso Rabada, Pat Cummins & Co. show their class 22:10 Australia's batting fragility 25:10 Aiden Markram's heroics and how South Africa build on this win 31:20 Big questions for Australia for the next WTC cycle 37:30 Final words on South Africa's future and Temba Bavuma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Collins and Bharat Sundaresan dissect South Africa's win over Australia in the World Test Championship Final, and discuss where to for Australia as they look ahead to the tour of the West Indies and the Ashes. Plus Bharat Sundaresan speaks to Pat Cummins and Aiden Markram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran and Israel exchange missiles and air strikes, with no end in sight; Suspect named in the fatal shooting of a politician and her husband in Minnesota; And in cricket, Pat Cummins reflects as South Africa stun Australia to win first World Test title.

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 302 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In a landmark moment for South African cricket, the Proteas lifted their first-ever ICC World Test Championship title with a stunning fourth-innings chase at Lord's. In this episode, Hariprasad joins us as we take you through the drama of each day—from Pat Cummins' fiery spell on Day 1 to Aiden Markram's epic 136 under pressure.We unpack the tactical masterstrokes, leadership grit, clutch performances, and emotional moments that defined this unforgettable final. What does this win mean for South Africa's legacy? How did they mentally and physically outlast the Aussies in a tense four-day battle?Join us as we relive the highs, lows, and turning points of the WTC Final 2025—an instant classic in the story of Test cricket.Thank you so much for tuning in to today's episode and for your incredible support. If you haven't already, make sure to hit the follow button and tap the bell icon on Spotify to stay updated with every new episode.Stay connected with us on social media – follow @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and Threads, and @neverontheback1 on Twitter (now X) for the latest cricket insights, fresh content, and much more throughout this action-packed season.You can also catch the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify for Podcasters, and many other streaming platforms. Plus, Never on the Backfoot is now on YouTube, so don't forget to subscribe for exclusive, in-depth content coming your way.Thanks again for all your love and support. Until next time, stay safe, take care, and keep enjoying the game. Bye for now!

Listen to all the highlights from South Africa's win on Day Four of the World Test Championship Final, plus analysis from Adam Collins, Damien Fleming, Bharat Sundaresan, Jeremy Coney, Daniel Norcross and Andrew Samson, and we hear from Pat Cummins, Temba Bavuma and catch up with Player of the Match Aiden Markram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat Cummins speaks to Bharat Sundaresan after South Africa's win in the World Test Championship Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat Cummins has reminded us he's the man you want in a cricketing crisis. Ed Cowan casts an appreciative eye over the relentless quick. In the AFL there are huge stories encompassing players, administrators, stadiums and... Fremantle... at least according to Kath Loughnan. We brace for another wonky round of NRL impacted by Origin. Plus, a wonderful spray from tennis veteran Gael Monfils. Featured: Ed Cowan, ex-Test cricketer. Kath Loughnan, AFL host, Fox Footy. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Catch up on all the highlights from the SEN call of an extraordinary day at Lord's, plus analysis from Adam Collins and Damien Fleming, and hear from Australian captain Pat Cummins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Peacock joins you and Brad Haddin back in the studio to preview the World Test Championship Final, which starts tomorrow. Hadds shares some of his greatest memories against South Africa. We look at the potential lineup for Australia, Hadds runs us through the danger men of South Africa, shares his thoughts on the preparation of the Australian side, and looks at Pat Cummins’ interview with Willow Talk ahead of the match. Plus, Hadds shares his thoughts on the 2025 IPL, how he and the rest of Punjab felt after their finals loss, who some of the best players from the tournament were, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s absolute brilliance throughout the campaign, and whether Virat was pushed out of the Test side too soon. We finish with sundries and celebrate Matthew Hayden and the other players inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia captain Pat Cummins speaks to Adam Collins and Bharat Sundaresan ahead of the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final. Catch every ball live and free on SEN and the SEN app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alison Mitchell speaks to Australia captain Pat Cummins, wicketkeeper Alex Carey, and bowler Beau Webster from the Australian High Commission in London.In front of a live audience they discuss the mood in the squad ahead of the World Test Championship final, the younger players joining the squad, and returning to Lord's for the first time since the 2023 Ashes series when Carey infamously stumped Jonny Bairstow.

Teddy and Corbin preview the biggest red-ball showdown of the year (until the Ashes) - Australia vs South Africa at Lord's.They dive into all the key questions: What will the Aussie XI look like? Will Marnus make the cut? How will the English weather play a role? And of course - who's taking home the WTC mace?Get ready for the ultimate cricket chat ahead of the WTC Final, and don't forget: from Wednesday June 11 at 7:30pm AEST, you can hear every ball live and ad-free on the ABC listen app.

In this must-listen episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and former West Indies Test opener Kieran Powell dive into a full preview of the upcoming 1st Test between West Indies and Australia. With the chief selector back Kieran puts on the selector's hat and reveals his 18-man squad for the series. Expect bold calls, a few surprise selections, and plenty of talking points as Kieran breaks down his picks with trademark clarity and insight. Whether it's players with a point to prove or rising stars ready to shine, this squad is all about balance, strategy, and potential. From batting depth to bowling combinations, get exclusive analysis on what it will take for the West Indies to compete with Pat Cummins' Australia in tough conditions. If you're a fan of Test cricket, West Indies cricket, or simply love sharp, honest analysis, this episode is not to be missed. Subscribe, share, and follow the PowettPlay Podcast for all the latest on West Indies cricket, international tours, and exclusive behind-the-scenes chat with those who've played the game at the highest level. #WestIndiesCricket #WIvAus #TestCricket #KieranPowell #WindiesCricket #CricketPodcast #WICricket #AustraliaCricket #CricketAnalysis #PowettPlayPodcast #CaribbeanCricket #CricketTalk #CricketAnalysis #WorldTestChampionship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just over a week to go until the World Test Championship Final against South Africa, excitement is building and so are the questions. What will the Aussie line-up look like? What should it look like? And could this be Steve Smith's final outing in the baggy green?Plus, we dive deep into the fiery stadium debate brewing in Tasmania.

England and Zimbabwe faced off in a one-off Test that went exactly how you'd expect - a lopsided English run-fest.Teddy and Corbin dissect the Test, and ask the big question: is there anything we can take from this ahead of the Ashes? Plus, a deep dive into how the Aussies are faring in the County circuit. Who's firing, who's flopping, and is Marnus Labuschagne running out of luck?

Alyssa Healy & Adam Peacock are joined by Alex Carey ahead of Australia's World Test Championship final match against South Africa. We talk to Carey about his prep for the fixture, who he thinks should open the batting for Australia, what playing with Sam Konstas is like and how he feels the reception at Lord's will be after the Bairstow incident. Carey talks about the remarkable effort of the South Australian cricket side in their successful 2024/25 season, whether they can turn this into a dynasty and who the teams best celebrators were. Plus, Carey talks about his battles against batsmen such as Kohli & Marnus, facing bowlers like Bumrah, playing under Pat Cummins and gives some great advice for an aspiring 12-year-old keeper. Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Test Championship final is coming, and we want you ready and locked in cricket nerds. Teddy and Corbin break down the Aussie squad and pick their ideal XI. Who opens? Where does Cameron Green fit? What's next for pod favourite Sammy K? 

Anand Rajaraman is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist known for co-founding Junglee, which was acquired by Amazon, and Kosmix, acquired by Walmart. He was Senior Vice President at Walmart Global eCommerce and is a founding partner at Rocketship.vc.Rajaraman is also the co-owner of the San Francisco Unicorns, a Major League Cricket team. Anand has invested early in companies like Facebook and Lyft and focuses on backing high-growth startups globally, but in this episode we will limit our conversation to owning a cricket team and maybe do another episode later to talk about Anand's entrepreneurial & investing success.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comSan Francisco Unicorns website - https://www.sfunicorns.com/Major League Cricket (MLC) website - https://www.majorleaguecricket.com/Anand Rajaraman on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandrajaraman/In this episode, we talk about -- Why did he decide to buy a cricket team- The business angle of owning a sports team- Key revenue streams for franchise cricket leagues & teams- Leveraging data & technology in all aspects of team management- The signing of 2 Australian legends: Pat Cummins as a player, & Shane Watson as the coach- The emotional toll of owning a sports team& lots moreTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction to Anand Rajaraman and the podcast episode(03:48) Why Anand decided to buy a cricket team in Major League Cricket (MLC)(05:18) Choosing the San Francisco Unicorns and the reasoning behind the team name(07:23) Parallels between business world and owning a sports team(10:59) Applying data and analytics to team management(13:35) Investment perspective on owning a sports team(18:26) Revenue streams for cricket leagues and teams(22:30) Player acquisition and salary cap details(23:52) Player selection strategy for the team(27:53) Discussion about Pat Cummins joining the team(33:11) Hypothetical scenario of Indian players in MLC(34:17) Emotional aspects of owning a sports team(40:12) Reflections on the 2024 season and reaching the championship match(42:43) Growth of cricket in the USA and impact of the 2023 World Cup(45:23) Long-term vision for team ownership(46:20) How to follow San Francisco Unicorns and Major League CricketFor sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

IPL or exit row?As tensions flare on the India-Pakistan border and airspace closures disrupt international travel, Australian cricketers face a high-stakes decision: return to the IPL or stay home?In this ep, we unpack the complex web of safety concerns, financial pressures, career risks, and personal responsibilities that players are grappling with.

Teddy and Corbin discuss the news surrounding Kagiso Rabada, who is currently serving a “provisional suspension” after admitting to a positive test for a recreational drug.What does this mean for the World Test Championship?Speaking of the WTC, let's get the team chat started early! Who will open the batting for the Aussies? Will Cam Green play? Is Marcus Harris back in the mix?We also find a lot of time to revel in the arrival of 14-year-old Indian Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who smashed the second-fastest IPL century of all time this week. 

In this episode of the show, Binksy, Jamie and Stu look back at week 6 of IPL 2025, which saw the top 7 sides break away, Vaibhav Suryavanshi score a 35-ball century, Mumbai demolish Rajasthan, KKR win a final-ball thriller, Punjab secure a crucial two points against LSG, England name their first Test squad of the summer, and plenty more! We start this week by talking about Sunday's double-header, which saw KKR seal a nervy 1-run victory against RR to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, and Punjab Kings take a big step towards the semi-finals with an impressive victory against LSG. We spend a long time discussing Vaibhav Suryavanshi's cover drive, as well as the skill and quality of Arshdeep Singh as the battle for the Top 4 heats up. From there, we move to Stu's claim that this tournament is tracking towards a Mumbai Indians v Gujarat Titans final. Ryan Rickelton joined Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav in the runs this week, while Trent Boult continues to take wickets alongside Jasprit Bumrah. For GT, it's the top 3 of Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler who continue to shine alongside their balanced bowling attack led by Prasidh Krishna. We discuss how IPL form could lead to Test opportunities, and whether the upcoming match between these two sides could be a preview of the big dance. One side who haven't been flying high in 2025 is Sunrisers Hyderabad, and despite their tiniest of tiny chances of sneaking into the playoffs, we decide it is time to bite the bullet and discuss what went wrong this season. The short answer is everything, but without Baldy there to defend him somehow the conversation turns to whether Pat Cummins is a marquee player in T20 cricket and how SRH could look to improve their bowling attack in 2026. We round out the show by talking some Test cricket, thanks to England naming their first squad of the summer to take on Zimbabwe in a one-off fixture. The boys evaluate the squad, noting Ben Stokes on the comeback trail, an injury to Jordan Cox, a potential debut for Sam Cook, Shoaib Bashir's inclusion and what bearing any of it could have for an exciting summer to come. We'll be back in your feed again soon with more IPL coverage. If you're enjoying our content then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Intro 1:35 KKR v RR - thrilling finish keeps KKR's chances alive 5:50 Vaibhav Suryavanshi's cover drive 12:30 Punjab v LSG - Arshdeep Singh's swing helps Punjab to crucial win 22:50 Are Mumbai and GT the best two teams in the tournament? 39:00 What's happened to Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2025? 50:00 England's Test squad to face Zimbabwe 54:25 Why has it taken Sam Cook so long to get a chance? 1:00:15 Shoaib Bashir's role Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big moves are brewing in American cricket!New Zealand Cricket makes history, becoming the first national board to invest in an overseas T20 league, teaming up with Major League Cricket for a brand-new franchise in 2027.What could this mean for MLC's future - and for cricket's big moment at the LA Olympics?Plus, we dive into all the latest IPL drama, including Glenn Maxwell getting dropped after Virender Sehwag's suggestion that the Big Show was treating the tournament like a ‘holiday'.

Corbin and Ed reflect on the recent retirement of Will Pucovski - a prodigious talent whose career was marred by repeated concussions.His story sparks a timely discussion about the challenges of facing the short ball in modern cricket and whether helmet technology has truly progressed to protect players adequately. Are we doing enough? What lessons can the sport take from Pucovski's journey, and how can cricket evolve to better safeguard its athletes? 

Teddy and Corbin break down Cricket Australia's freshly announced 23-man contract list—with some predictable inclusions and surprise omissions.Who's in, who's out, and what does it all mean for the future of the Aussie side?The lads also dive into the latest from the IPL and County cricket, and we tackle the complexities of the WCA's new Global Game Structure Report.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber to look ahead to England's five-match Test series against India this summer. They discuss which England player India would fear the most, and vice versa. As well as this, they discuss whether India's bowlers can support Jasprit Bumrah, and they debate who's the best captain - Rohit Sharma, Pat Cummins, or Ben Stokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 29 long years, South Australia has claimed the Sheffield Shield, pulling off a record-breaking run chase in the final to defeat Queensland by four wickets.This historic victory deserves a deep dive, and that's exactly what we're bringing you.Join us as we break down the match, celebrate the key moments, and revel in the glory of this long-awaited triumph.Drink it in, Croweaters - this one's for you!

After Queensland's head of elite cricket Joe Dawes slammed his absence from a recent Sheffield Shield match, Usman Khawaja fired back at “inflammatory” and “untrue” claims in a fiery press conference – and we need to talk about it.Teddy and Corbin break down the entire 17-minute presser before turning their attention to the big Shield final. Can South Australia break their 29-year drought, or will it be Khawaja and his Queensland Bulls? A big week for us cricket nerds!