Between the Wickets

Between the Wickets

As the Cricket World Cup kicks off, join me as I interview coaches and players working to raise awareness about cricket in the US and help get everyone excited about this sport, especially as we prepare to welcome cricket to the LA Olympics in 2028. Whether you're a die-hard cricket fan, a casual watcher, or someone who thought cricket was just an insect name—this podcast is for you. Let's dive into the realm of cricket together and discover why it's one of the most popular sports in the world.

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January 23, 2025 21 mins

Join me for an exciting episode featuring the renowned cricket commentator, Nikhil Uttamchandani. Together, we delve into his professional journey, explore his aspirations, and uncover valuable insights into the world of cricket commentary. Whether you're a young cricketer, an aspiring commentator, or simply a cricket enthusiast, Nikhil's advice and encouragement will inspire and motivate you. Don't miss this engagin...

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Today, join me as I talk with Coach Shrey—one of the Founders and coaches of Cricmax—as we discuss the mindset of discipline and its necessary companion of fun. Coach Shrey shares with us his insights on the journey of New Jersey cricket from humble beginnings to Mercer County Park and beyond into Minor league cricket. He also talks about coaching, parental support, the evolution of young cricketers and stepping stones for crickete...

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Today, I speak with Aditi Chudasama about how women's cricket popularity is on the rise. Aditi played for the USA Women's U19 and senior team. She was part of the American qualifiers last year where she made her debut for the senior side and this year she played in the global qualifiers. 

Host: Ashwath Gurumurthy
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Welcome to part 3 of a special edition of 'Between the Wickets.' In this three-part episode we're diving deep into the world of U19 cricket with three talented players who represented the USA in the ICC U19 World Cup. 

In this episode, I sit down with Arya Garg to discuss how the U.S. can improve to be a stronger international competitor and some of the preparation it takes for players to play at this level. 


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Welcome to Part 2 of a special edition of 'Between the Wickets.' In this three-part episode, we're exploring the world of U19 cricket with three talented players who represented the USA in the ICC U19 World Cup—Prannav, Sid, and Arya—for one-on-one conversations. 

Today, please join me as I chat with Sid Kappa.



Host: Ashwath Gurumurthy
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Join me today as I kick off an exciting three-part episode exploring U19 cricket alongside three talented players who proudly represented the USA in the ICC U19 World Cup.

In Part 1 of this Episode, I sit down with Prannav Chettipalayam to explore Prannav's experiences, challenges, and the incredible journey of competing on the international stage.

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Today, join me as I sit down with Coach Sham Chotoo, commissioner of Bowie Boys and Girls cricket club and chairman of Maryland Cricket Association, to discuss his cricketing journey starting from the Caribbean to Maryland in USA.  Along with growing the cricket sports program in and around the Washington D.C. area, Coach Sham has bolstered cricket to center stage for many schools and young athletes in the United States. 

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Today, please join me as I chat with Coach Arpit Shah, one of the founders of CricMax, the cricket academy in Sayreville, New Jersey, where I began my cricket journey. Coach talks about the highs and lows of the cricket journey in the US and how he and the academy's supporters made cricket happen, and how they allowed American youth to grow with this incredible game.

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June 14, 2024 1 min

Hi, I'm Ashwath and I'm excited to bring you my podcast about one of the most popular sports in the US—cricket. Whether you are an avid cricket fan, someone who would like to learn more about this captivating sport, or until now only thought of cricket as a chirping insect, this show is for you!

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