The ICC 2023 Cricket World Cup starts later this week, the biggest event in the cricketing calendar. India is hosting the tournament and hopes to win its third World Cup title. We bring on special guest Balaji Narasimhan to chat about the history and memorable moments of Indian cricket, what it means to be an Indian cricket fan, and preview the upcoming World Cup. We also share an overview of the World Cup schedule, the competing teams, and predict the winner.
If you're new to cricket and want to learn more about the sport, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWpbtLIxYBk&ab_channel=SportsExplained
You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/GUOuhASZQy4?si=-cwf6YEqd85FH604
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00:00 - Opening thoughts
02:55 - How did you find and sustain your passion for cricket?
07:00 - History and evolution of cricket in India
09:35 - What cricket means to us and personal memories
13:35 - Favorite cricket memories as a fan
19:55 - Cricket fan superstitions
22:48 - Favorite cricket players and what we admire about them
28:05 - History and importance of the World Cup
30:15 - World Cup tournament contenders
32:40 - Can India’s bowling keep up with the batting this time?
35:40 - Should bowlers be more popular than batsmen?
37:50 - Things to to watch for in this World Cup
39:50 - Who’s going to win the tournament?
43:05 - What’s the biggest thing you’ve learned from another generation?
44:47 - Closing thoughts
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