Pace, Spin and Spice

Pace, Spin, and Spice takes you beyond cricket—from quirky fan superstitions and game-day rituals to how international students find home ground away from home. With the India-Australia rivalry at its heart, this podcast celebrates the passion, culture, and stories that define cricket. Brought to you by Kayo.

Episodes

Turban On, Anthem in the Air: Getting Ready for India vs Australia

December 19, 2024 • 9 mins

How do Indians prepare for the epic clash between India and Australia? The tricolour turban, the face paint, the roar of the anthem—every gesture is more than just a show of support; it's an expression of identity, unity, and an unbreakable connection to the homeland. This conversation delves into what it truly means to 'get ready' for a match—not just for the game, but for the emotions, the history, and the collective heartbeat th...

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Masala on the Ground: Indian flavours, Australian soil

December 14, 2024 • 9 mins

A Chicken Tikka Burger at the MCG? Unimaginable a few years ago, but now it’s a crowd favourite. As India and Australia prepare to face off in the Boxing Day Test, the cultural exchange isn’t just happening on the pitch—it’s on the menu too. Today, we’re joined by Chef Dylan Sanding, Executive Chef at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, to explore how Indian flavours like buttery chicken burgers and samosas are spicing up the fan experie...

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Bigger than the Ashes: India vs Australia's New Epic

November 27, 2024 • 12 mins

The Ashes may hold the weight of tradition, but could the Border-Gavaskar Trophy be cricket's crown jewel? In this episode of Pace, Spin, and Spice, renowned journalist Bharat Sundaresan unpacks the evolution of the Australia-India rivalry—a rivalry that isn't just about cricket; it's about culture, pride, and the shifting power dynamics in the cricketing world. With billions of fans invested and some of the most iconic moments in ...

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Spinning the Legacy: South Asians in Aussie Cricket

November 26, 2024 • 11 mins

Cricket in Australia is at a turning point, with South Asian-Australian players transforming its narrative. In this episode of Pace, Spin, and Spice, we sit down with Jason Sangha, Nivethan Radhakrishnan, and Esha Kaur Tiwana to explore their personal relationships with the sport. As they find their place in the game, these athletes are not just excelling in performance—they’re challenging the very ethos of Australian cricket. Agai...

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Cricket's Secret Weapon: Superstitions That Stick

November 19, 2024 • 8 mins

As the Summer of Cricket heats up, Pace, Spin and Spice dives into the quirky world of superstitions that shape the game we love. Host Bhanuraj Kashyap chats with cricketers Charlie Wakim and Nivethan Radhakrishnan, who share their on-field rituals, and superfans Shaurya Aryavir and Gaurang Sharma, who reveal their lucky charms. Whether it’s a glove tap or a game-day snack, these stories uncover the lighter side of cricket’s deep c...

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Pace, Spin and Spice

Episodes

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Bigger than the Ashes: India vs Australia's New Epic

Spinning the Legacy: South Asians in Aussie Cricket

Cricket's Secret Weapon: Superstitions That Stick

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Turban On, Anthem in the Air: Getting Ready for India vs Australia

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