The Reverse Sweep Show

Imagine a world where the IPL never took off—no billion-dollar auctions, no McCullum 158, no Dhoni magic in yellow. What if India’s biggest cricketing revolution had flopped before it took off?

In this episode, we dive into the alternate reality where the IPL wasn’t a success, breaking down the sliding-door moments that could have killed it, the ripple effects on Indian and world cricket, and the players, teams, and tournaments that...

In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest talking points of the recently concluded Champions Trophy—India playing all their matches in Dubai. While other teams had to adjust to different conditions across venues, India enjoyed the comfort of playing at the same ground throughout the tournament. But what if that hadn’t happened? Would their campaign have looked different? Would they have still been as dominant? Or could this ...

As the current Champions Trophy reaches its climax, we take a deep dive into some of the biggest ‘what if’ moments in the tournament’s history—turning points that could have changed the fate of teams, players, and even the tournament itself. From near-misses to unexpected triumphs, we explore how a single moment could have rewritten cricket history. Tune in as we debate, analyze, and relive these pivotal moments!

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“The ICC Champions Trophy has given Indian cricket some of its most thrilling highs and gut-wrenching lows. But what if a few key moments had played out differently? In this episode, we dive deep into some of India’s most defining matches in the tournament’s history—analyzing what went right, what went horribly wrong, and how small twists of fate could have reshaped Indian cricket as we know it. As India gears up for another sh...

The 2002 NatWest Final had it all : an impossible chase, a young Yuvraj and Kaif scripting history, and, of course, Ganguly waving his shirt from the Lord’s balcony. But what if it had all gone differently? What if England had pressed on their advantage, or Indian batters would have collapsed in a far too fashion?

Would one of India’s most iconic ODI moment never have happened? In this episode, we rewind history and ask what if the ...

Imagine an ODI dream team, but with a twist—these players may have donned the jersey, but they just couldn’t deliver when it mattered most. In today’s episode, we’re building the ultimate worst of the worst from India and England across the years! 🏏💥

Get ready for some shocking picks and controversial calls as we create the hypothetical disaster XI of ODI cricket history! 🎯 #CricketFails #WorstXI #IndiaVsEngland"

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T20 cricket has evolved rapidly, but what if we took it a step further? In this episode, we each bring three bold, game-changing rules that could revolutionize the shortest format of the game. From Joker Overs to Golden Balls, we break down how these hypothetical innovations would impact batting, bowling, team selection, and overall strategy.

Would these rules make T20s more thrilling or turn it into complete chaos? Tune i...

In this bonus pod, AB and SS deliver their hot take on the Test bowling records they believe will never be broken. From colossal spells to insurmountable wicket totals, they debate what makes these milestones untouchable and if anyone in the modern era could come close. Join us as we dive into cricket’s most enduring records and share our bold predictions!

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In this episode, we look back at the six biggest missteps or ‘fork-in-the-road’ moments in cricket over the past 25 years—moments that changed the trajectory of players, teams, and even cricket itself. From unforgettable tactical blunders to controversial decisions that rewrote history, we discuss and debate how these missteps reshaped the cricketing world. Tune in for a deep dive into the monumental what-ifs and might-have-beens o...

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of one-day cricket to create an all-time XI comprising specialist spinners who also made meaningful contributions with the bat. These aren’t your regular all-rounders but genuine spinners whose primary skill was turning the ball, yet they delivered handy runs when needed. From the cunning guile of Shane Warne to the wizardry of Saqlain Mushtaq, we analyze their ODI records, assess...

2018-19 marked a historic moment for Indian cricket—their first-ever Test series victory on Australian soil. But, as triumphant as it was, the series had a significant caveat: Australia was missing their two most formidable batsmen, Steve Smith and David Warner, due to the infamous Sandpaper Gate scandal.

In this episode of The Reverse Sweep Show, we rewind to that epic series and ask the big question: What if Smith and Warner had ...

In this episode, we take a bold leap into the future of Test cricket, crafting our dream teams for the next decade. The challenge? Picking players under 25 who have already shown immense promise and projecting them as the stars who will dominate the longest format in the years to come. From young batting prodigies to fiery pacers and emerging spin wizards, we analyze their potential and debate their spots in our squads. Tune in to ...