13 October,2023 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
A moment from the ongoing World Cup, during The Netherlands versus Pakistan match. Pic courtesy/Getty Images
You can see it in the buzz around café corners on match days. It is visible in the crowds collecting around electronic stores trying to catch up on the score as they head home. It is Cricket World Cup season in India after all. As Rohit Sharma and co engage in battle in the hope of repeating 2011's iconic moment, we curate a list of podcasts, YouTube channels and vlogs to keep you updated while you are on the move.
>> Podcasts
Cricket Et Cetera: Tune in to this weekly podcast by two serious cricket journalists who have covered the sport for over a decade. Gideon Haigh and Peter Lalor dissect the happenings around the cricketing universe to every analytical detail, with some inside information.
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Clive Lloyd in a moment from the highlights of the 1975 World Cup
Tailenders podcast: A personal favourite, this podcast is a mix of fun, gossip and some expert insights. Recently retired England pacer, James Anderson joins BBC's Greg James and Felix White to discuss, debate and jam on the world of cricket.
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Beyond The Wicket: If you are looking for current scores with an addition of historical information, this might just be the session for you. Deepanjan Pal takes on hosting duties as he examines historical context, performances and the latest updates from the tournament to give it heft.
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Willow Talk podcast: It does not get better than this for a source from Down Under. Former Australian wicketkeeper, Brad Haddin hosts this session with Adam Peacock to debate the biggest talking points of the tournament. A recommended episode is former cricketer Mike Hussey analysing the Australian chances in this tournament.
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>> Vlogs
Bharat Army: Modelled after the Barmy Army, this group of hardcore Indian fans are on a mission to attend every match in the tournament. From chants to their own individual journeys, the handle is an insight into a fan's passion for the game.
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Ian Higgins of The Grade Cricketer. Pics Courtesy/YouTube
Jatin Sapru: Host and TV presenter, Sapru is an avid Instagrammer and his feed is filled with a peek behind the scenes of the tournament. From travelling to venues, their back stories and live moments, you can live it all through his viewpoint.
Log on to @jatinsapru
>> YouTube channels
The Grade Cricketer: What started as a podcast has evolved into one of the funniest YouTube channels that debates and mocks but sheds light on some of the key happenings in the game. Best friends and writers, Ian Perry and Sam Higgins do a great job of taking on the ups and downs of the game with a touch of Aussie humour.
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Harsha Bhogle with cricketer, and YouTube enthusiast R Ashwin
Ashwin: He might be one of India's greatest off spinners, but Ravichandran Ashwin has quite the online following as well. Erudite, witty and with personal experience, he brings to his interviews and analysis a different, articulate take. He might be busy with the World Cup for a while now, but the channel is filled with anecdotes and inside stories that make for a fun watch.
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Australian Cricket: If you are on the hunt for a more vintage vibe, head over to the official channel for the Australian Cricket Board. While they do have updated videos of their team's latest performance, the real treasure are the vintage videos. From Sachin Tendulkar's '96 World Cup innings against Shane Warne to Clive Lloyd and his fearsome Windies winning the first edition of the tournament. It is a cricket lover's delight.
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