The CricBlog Podcast

In this episode of The CricBlog Podcast, Nash Sant (India fan) and Charbel Coorey (Australia fan) discuss some of the big talking points in cricket currently. Virat Kohli retires: An Indian and Aussie perspective on the great Virat Australia's predicted XI for the World Test Championship Final: Is there room for both Cameron Green and Beau Webster? Gujarat Titans flying, but can they be stopped? Plus who will be the fourth team to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs?

In this episode, we delve into the latest twists and turns of IPL 2025. RCB have surged to the top of the table while Titans are not far behind with a commanding net run rate, while the Delhi Capitals are hot on their heels. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians are making a run for it after a poor start. Let's unpack all the action from the past week.

We at The CricBlog Podcast had the pleasure of interviewing Sparsh Telang (Twitter @_cricketsparsh ) to talk about RCB's first half of the IPL 2025 season. RCB have enjoyed a promising start to the campaign, but have some things to sort out including their home form and flexibility in the batting lineup.

In this episode of The CricBlog Podcast, Australia fan Charbel Coorey and India fan Nash Sant discuss the IPL. Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad get crucial wins - are they on the way back? Will the current top 4 make the playoffs? We also discuss Jake Fraser-McGurk. Why is the opener struggling? Plus, we had the pleasure of interviewing Adam Bell, host of CricketeersNZ podcast. Adam has fantastic knowledge of Pakistan and New Zealand cricket. He spoke about why Pakistan are struggling, predictions for PSL 10 and state of NZ cricket.

The 2025 Indian Premier League table is shaping up with Delhi Capitals (DC), Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are sitting pretty in the top 4. Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are badly struggling with just one win each. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are in close contention for the top 4. In this episode of The CricBlog Podcast, we look at the teams doing well plus whether SRH, MI and CSK can make a run to the playoffs.

In this episode of The CricBlog Podcast, Charbel Coorey (Australia fan and founder of cricket website cricblog.net ) and Nash Sant (India fan and one half of the CricBlog Podcast) discuss the first week or so of IPL 2025. Specifically, we look at the teams who have impressed so far, especially Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals, who both have won two games out of two. We also look at the teams who have underwhelmed so far, namely Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. What is going wrong for them and where can they improve? 00:00 Introduction and initial thoughts 03:08 Delhi Capitals 07:08 Royal Challengers Bengaluru 15:05 Mumbai Indians 24:42 Chennai Super Kings 30:09 Sunrisers Hyderabad 34:28 Quick thoughts on other teams

In our series of team previews for IPL 2025, Charbel Coorey (Australia fan) and Nash Sant (India fan) analyse Gujarat Titans (GT). Can Gujarat qualify for the playoffs and then go on to win their second men's IPL title?

In our series of team previews for IPL 2025, Charbel Coorey (Australia fan) and Nash Sant (India fan) analyse Delhi Capitals. Can DC win their first IPL title?

In our series of team previews for IPL 2025, Charbel Coorey (Australia fan) and Nash Sant (India fan) analyse Lucknow Supergiants (LSG). Can LSG qualify for the playoffs and then go on to win their first men's IPL title?

In our series of team previews for IPL 2025, Charbel Coorey (Australia fan) and Nash Sant (India fan) analyse Rajasthan Royals. Can RR get back into the playoffs and win their first title since 2008? Enjoy the episode? Be sure to rate the CricBlog Podcast!

In our series of team previews for IPL 2025, Charbel Coorey (Australia fan) and Nash Sant (India fan) analyse Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Can SRH qualify for the playoffs and then win the title again? Enjoy the episode? Be sure to rate the CricBlog Podcast!

In our series of team previews for IPL 2025, Charbel Coorey (Australia fan) and Nash Sant (India fan) analyse Mumbai Indians (MI). Can MI qualify for the playoffs and then win the title again? Enjoy the episode? Be sure to rate the CricBlog Podcast!

In our series of team previews for IPL 2025, Charbel Coorey (Australia fan) and Nash Sant (India fan) analyse Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Can KKR qualify for the playoffs and then win the title again? Enjoy the episode? Rate the CricBlog Podcast!

In our series of team previews for IPL 2025, Charbel Coorey (Australia fan) and Nash Sant (India fan) analyse Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Can RCB qualify for the playoffs and then go on to win their first men's IPL title? Enjoy this episode? Be sure to rate The CricBlog Podcast!

India fan Nash Sant shares his thoughts on the narratives towards the Indian Cricket Team during the 2025 Champions Trophy. He believes the negativity around playing in Dubai takes away from the fact that India are an excellent team.

In this episode of The CricBlog Podcast, Nash Sant (India fan) and Charbel Coorey (Australia fan) preview the 2025 Champions Trophy Final between India and New Zealand! Specifically, we look at possible changes the two teams could make to give them an edge. Also, what are the key matchups that could decide the title?

In this episode of The CricBlog Podcast, Charbel Coorey (Australia fan) and Nash Sant (India fan) review the Champions Trophy semi-final between Australia and India, where Rohit Sharma's team prevailed by four wickets in Dubai. We talk about the key moments where Australia faltered plus the brilliance of Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul. Plus, who could challenge India in the final?

Virat Kohli has surpassed 14,000 run mark in one day internationals with his 51st Hundred in the format. Charbel Coorey (Australia fan) and Nash Sant (India fan) talk about the Champions Trophy 2025 and focus on England vs Australia and India vs Pakistan.

In this episode of The CricBlog Podcast, Australia fan Charbel Coorey and India fan Nash Sant preview the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan and UAE! Specifically, we go through our main predictions, discussing the key contenders plus teams we think will disappoint.

Check out the latest episode of the CricBlog Podcast! In this episode, Australia fan Charbel Coorey and India fan Nash Sant review: Australia's 2-0 series win: Brilliant Steve Smith and Alex Carey, but Marnus Labuschagne concerns remain. Plus, praise for Nathan Lyon and Matt Kuhnemann. IND vs ENG ODI series review: Rohit Sharma's excellent 119 (90) in the 2nd ODI at Cuttack. Plus, we discuss the upcoming Champions Trophy. Check out CricBlog: https://cricblog.net