• Ep 81: Thorpegate, Ashes, stump mics, skinful tests & much more
    Jan 26 2022

    The Ultras review England's Ashes debacle and ponder how India managed to win a match in South Africa. There's also plenty more, including Graham Thorpe's commitment to multimedia content, BCCI politics, and the latest goings on in Yorkshire, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.

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    42 mins
  • Ep. 80: Azeem Rafiq, House of Paine, happy endings, pennies dropped & more
    Nov 26 2021

    Cricket hits the front pages again and the Ultras are here to break it all down, from the Yorkshire racism scandal, to Tim Paine's woeful texts, Australia's T20 success and the next phase of the Shastri era.

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    44 mins
  • Ep. 79: Hedonistic adaptation, Bollywood villains, Nobel Prizes, peak cricket & more
    Oct 31 2021

    The Ultras are back to explore exactly what peak cricket feels like, amid a relentless viewing schedule of Test matches, IPL, T20 qualifiers and a World Cup. There's an in-depth review of T20 World Cup prospects, along with a look at the QDK controversy, India's coaching & captaincy change, and Matthew Hayden's inspiring impact on the Pakistan batting lineup.

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    44 mins
  • Ep. 78: Backyard blues, Superman, Olympics buffet, Yorkshire & more
    Aug 21 2021

    The Ultras are back to review the dramatic second Test between England and India, and discuss whether 'Kohlism' is a sustainable policy. They also mull over the prospects for chilled out entertainer Justin Langer, as he faces more pressure in the wake of Australia's awful form. All that plus reviews of the Hundred, Yorkshire's discouraging racism row and whether cricket can thrive at the Olympics.

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    47 mins
  • Ep 77: NZ on top, Eng disarray, ECB strife, Heath Streak & more
    Jul 4 2021

    The Ultras pay tribute to the New Zealand cricket team after a superb WTC final win over a disappointing India. They also review England's discouraging Test performances & the women's series between England & India. Also under the spotlight are Ollie Robinson's tweets, Heath Streak's ban & Shastri at Wimbledon.

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    47 mins
  • Ep. 76: Test Match Special's Daniel Norcross
    May 28 2021

    Daniel Norcross of Test Match Special and Test Match Sofa fame joins the Cricket Ultras podcast to discuss his career in commentary, prospects for the summer ahead, and the changing nature of cricket broadcasting. Norcross also opens up about his early days as a pub quiz machine hustler, his favourite stump mic moments and his WTC final prediction.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Ep. 75: IPL preview, fake fielding, bail bonus & much more
    Apr 8 2021

    The IPL is back & the Ultras break down prospects for each of the eight franchises. There's also DRS & DLS drama, a fake fielding flap, and reviews involving series in India, South Africa, West Indies and Australia.

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    56 mins
  • Ep. 74: Prakash Wakankar
    Mar 23 2021

    Prakash Wakankar is not only an experienced businessman but also a well-known cricket commentator who has graced the airwaves for the BBC's Test Match Special, ABC and All India Radio, among others. He joins the Cricket Ultras for a wide-ranging conversation that includes his days playing state cricket with Ravi Shastri and Sanjay Manjrekar, his thoughts on the changing nature of cricket commentary and the media environment, and his observations on the rise of the BCCI.

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    44 mins