Express Sports
Express Sports is a podcast dedicated to covering the most important stories in the world of sports. It features freewheeling interviews with athletes and sharp analysis from experienced sports reporters. The show aims to be a one-stop shop for sports news and insights, keeping listeners informed on significant events and developments.
Episodes
What to expect from badminton, hockey World Championships
This week, Pritish Raj and Mihir Vasavda look forward to the badminton World Championship and hockey World Cup, and analyse the draws and storylines to watch out for. It kicks off a busy period that also includes the Asian Games next month.Produced by Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
India vs Sri Lanka Tests preview with Robin Singh
This week, The Indian Express cricket expert Venkata Krishna B speaks to former India all-rounder Robin Singh ahead of the Test series in Sri Lanka, starting this weekend. Robin shares his views on the critical issues facing Indian cricket as the team enters a crucial phase.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
What next for Rohit Sharma and India’s ODI Team?
Rohit Sharma’s future in India’s ODI team remains uncertain. With no official word from the selectors, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Lalith Kalidas to discuss the questions surrounding his place in the team, whether it is fair to single him out for India’s recent struggles, and what the team could lose by moving on from him.They also discuss whether Yashasvi Jaiswal is ready to
Commonwealth Games: India's chances and why they aren't a priority this time
The CWG began yesterday, but there's barely any buzz around it. It's not because the FIFA World Cup has dominated the headlines, but because this scaled-back edition of the Games has significantly reduced India's medal prospects. And for many of the athletes competing, the CWG is little more than a warm-up for the Asian Games. Host Mihir Vasavda and Pritish Raj discuss all this and much more in th
Has Gambhir's India lost the T20 plot?
After more than 1,500 days at the top of the ICC T20I rankings, India were knocked off the perch by England following a 5-0 series whitewash. The humiliation in England was preceded by another series defeat, in Ireland, and suddenly, the world champions coached by Gautam Gambhir are looking wobbly. In this week's episode, hosts Amit and Mihir are joined by The Indian Express' cricket expert Venkat
Indian athletics hits its stride
Hosts Amit and Mihir are joined by The Indian Express' athletics correspondent, Pritish Raj, to unpack why India's track and field athletes have been rewriting the record books. They examine how these performances compare with Asian and global standards, discuss why some results warrant cautious optimism, and look ahead to this month's Commonwealth Games.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mix
FIFA World Cup from ground zero
In this episode, Sandip G., The Indian Express' man on the ground in the US and Mexico, takes us behind the scenes of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Sandip joins hosts Amit and Mihir to talk about the emotions of stepping into the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City for the first time, contrasts the atmosphere there with the mood in the US, and shares his thoughts on the teams that have impressed him m
Neeraj Chopra returns, qualifies for CWG
Amit and Mihir return this week to talk about Neeraj Chopra's comeback after nearly eight months. The javelin great competed in the Doha Diamond League on Friday - his first competition since the World Championships last year. They discuss his performance, his decision to go solo without a foreign coach, the technical changes and the path ahead as the season picks momentum ahead of the Commonwealt
FIFA World Cup is here: After chaotic build-up, it's game time
This week, Mihir Vasavda is joined by Sandip G, The Indian Express' man on the ground in the USA and Mexico, where the FIFA World Cup gets underway this week. Sandip provides a crash course on covering a tournament of this scale, before they discuss why European teams may find it tough to succeed at this tournament, and if Carlo Ancelotti can finally lead Brazil to the promised land.Produced by Sh
Why CSK need to look beyond MS Dhoni for a facelift
In this episode, Mihir Vasavda is joined by The Indian Express' cricket expert Venkata Krishna B. They talk about how Chennai Super Kings - the five-time IPL champions who owe their identity and stature to their former captain - are forced to put their future plans on hold because of Dhoni's uncertain future. They also talk about the rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and what it means for Indian cricke
Inside the games for athletes on steroids
In this episode, our co-hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss one of sport’s most controversial innovations — a competition for athletes who use performance-enhancing drugs. The inaugural edition of the Enhanced Games took place in Las Vegas over the weekend. They examine the ethical questions surrounding the event, as well as its Indian connection.In photo: Aron D’Souza, the Indian-origin m
How bureaucrats used sports funds to upgrade colony
An investigation by The Indian Express has found that funds meant to support athletes and build public sporting infrastructure were also used to develop high-end facilities inside civil services institutions and a residential colony for bureaucrats. In this episode, host Mihir Vasavda, who undertook this investigation, talks about how the National Sports Development Fund was allegedly diverted, th
IPL: Why BCCI is worried about unauthorised people entering dugouts
In this week’s episode, host Mihir Vasavda is joined by cricket expert Venkata Krishna B to discuss a concerning development in the Indian Premier League. The BCCI’s anti-corruption unit has flagged the presence of unauthorised persons in IPL dugouts, and board secretary Devajit Saikia has said there will be no leniency and that no one will be spared. Venkata explains the match-day protocols, the
Tall expectations: The rise of India's badminton star Ayush Shetty
In this week's episode, Amit and Mihir are joined by The Indian Express' badminton expert Shivani Naik to analyse the rise of 21-year-old badminton player Ayush Shetty. The 6-foot-4 shuttler has turned heads with his performances at the Asian Championships and Thomas Cup. Shivani dissects his playing style, the pros and cons of being a tall player and what his emergence means for Indian badminton.
Does Carlsen have a beef with Gukesh?
In this episode, hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss Magnus Carlsen's remarks on Gukesh's 'understanding' of chess - one of the many critical remarks the former world champion has made on the reigning champ. They analyse the strengths and weaknesses of Gukesh and Sindarov, who will face off for the world title later this year, and end the episode by discussing why India's bid for 2038 Asia
What Vaishali’s Candidates win means for Indian women in chess
This week on the show, we discuss the story behind the making of the newest World Championship challenger from India, R Vaishali.Produced by Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
The rise and rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
In this week's episode, Amit, Vinayakk and Mihir marvel over the emergence of teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has taken the IPL by a storm. They analyse his early days, the technique and mindset that set him apart, and the need to nurture a young talent with care. And, at the end of the episode, there's also a special farewell.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Italy misses FIFA World Cup again: A dynasty in decline
This week on the show, hosts Vinayakk and Mihir are joined by Shashank Nair to discuss Italy’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup and how it compares to the decline of other sporting dynasties. They also talk about soaring World Cup prices that could deter travelling fans, and share the storylines they’re looking forward to in the 48-team tournament starting June 11.Produced by Shashank Bha
What did discrimination cost Laxman Sivaramakrishnan?
Laxman Sivaramakrishnan made his Test debut at just 17 and was seen as one of India’s brightest cricketing talents of the 1980s. But behind that early promise was a more difficult journey, marked by the pain of discrimination over his skin colour. In this episode, Venkata Krishna B joins Vinayakk Mohanarangan to unpack his story. You’ll also hear from LS himself, as he reflects on his journey in h
A year of painful transition for Indian hockey
Hosts Vinayakk and Mihir are joined by hockey coach and commentator Siddharth Pandey this week to talk about all things Indian hockey. The men's team recently lost all their matches at home and remained winless at the tour of Australia. Have the back-to-back Olympic medallists begun the transition too late, and will that impact their World Cup ambitions? They also discuss the bold decisions taken
Lakshya Sen's All England run decoded
Shivani Naik, The Indian Express’ badminton expert, joins host Vinayakk and Amit to break down an Indian shuttler’s run to the final of the All England tournament.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
T20 World Cup: India lift trophy again, strengthen global hold
India defeated New Zealand to become the first team to win back-to-back T20 WC titles, turning the Narendra Modi Stadium into the site of a very different memory for Indian cricket fans. India posted 255 for 5, with half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan, before their bowlers sealed a dominant win. In today's episode host Mihir Vasavda joined by The Indian Express' Sand
T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson, from sidelines to limelight
Amit and Mihir are joined by cricket expert Venkata Krishna B to talk about India's path to the World Cup semifinal. They look back at Sanju Samson's incredible knock against the West Indies, analyse Jasprit Bumrah's greatness and look forward to the two semifinals: New Zealand vs South Africa on Wednesday, followed by India vs England on Thursday.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by S
Underdog stories: Emerging nations put the world in World Cup
In this week's episode, Amit, Vinayakk and Mihir talk about the heartwarming tales from the T20 World Cup, including Zimbabwe's fairytale run, Nepal fans adding colour to the tournament and the other unfancied teams who have punched above their weight. They also look forward to the Super 8s, as the tournament enters its business end.Produced by Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
India-Pakistan remains a overhyped rivalry
In this week’s Game Time episode, Vinayakk and Amit discuss Sunday’s India vs Pakistan clash in Colombo that was once again a lopsided contest with Suryakumar Yadav’s side prevailing comfortably. Venkata Krishna, who was at the venue to witness the thrashing, joins in with his inputs.Produced by Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
T20 World Cup: Are we experiencing big-tournament fatigue?
This week on the show, Vinayakk, Amit and Mihir get together to preview the T20 World Cup. They begin by discussing if there's a growing World Cup fatigue, with a major event every year since 2021. They also talk about India's explosive batting line-up, wondering if it makes them the overwhelming favourites and touch upon other big storylines - including a Pakistani spinner with unique action - li
How toxic air is impacting India's athletes
This week, hosts Amit and Mihir discuss how window for athletes to train is shrinking in and around the National Capital Region because of toxic air in winter and searing summers. As the country makes a pitch for the 2036 Olympics, this is adversely impacting the health and training of athletes from a wide range of sports, especially the juniors. International badminton stars who competed in Delhi
Bangladesh thrown out of ICC World T20
In this episode, hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss the fallout from Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for next month’s T20 World Cup, the events leading up to it, and whether it permanently damages cricketing relations between the neighbours.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
S*it hits the roof at India Open badminton
This week, hosts Vinayakk and Mihir dive into the off-court chaos at the India Open badminton tournament — from pigeon droppings on the court to monkeys in the stands. Though even on court, India’s performances, left much to be desired.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Inside the Indian football turmoil
Recently, some of the top Indian footballers made a heartfelt appeal to solve the crisis engulfing the domestic game. There are no broadcasters and no investors willing to put their money in Indian football - and now, the players are staring at a pay cut. This week, Vinayakk, Mihir and Shashank Nair talk about Indian football's freefall and why the game finds itself mired in multiple problems.Prod
The Indian Express newsroom's top sporting moments of 2025
As the year comes to a close, we wrap up 2025 with a special year-ender episode. In this edition, we speak to journalists and editors from The Indian Express newsroom, not from the sports desk, about the sporting moments that stayed with them this year. From iconic wins and unforgettable matches to personal favourites that sparked joy, debate, or disbelief, our colleagues share what made 2025 memo
How Olympics turned into a billion-dollar behemoth & India's pitch
This week, Amit and Mihir are joined by a special guest, Michael Payne. Widely credited as the architect of the modern sports marketing model, Payne offers a ring-side view into some of the biggest Olympic deals and explains how the mega-event was transformed into a commercial colossus. The former marketing director of the International Olympic Committee -- who recently published his third book, _
How Puducherry became a shortcut to Indian cricket’s big leagues
This week on the show, host Mihir Vasavda speaks to The Indian Express’ Lalith Kalidas about his investigation into how Puducherry has become a backdoor into Indian cricket’s elite leagues. They discuss how fake addresses, eligibility papers, and a parallel selection system allow players from other states to bypass residency rules, often in plain sight of cricket’s governing bodies, and how money,
How an Indian athlete landed in Kenyan jail
This week, our hosts Amit and Mihir are joined by The Indian Express’ Nihal Koshie to discuss the story of the boy who ran into trouble. Aman Malik, a budding long-distance runner from Haryana got embroiled in a doping scandal in Kenya and is sentenced to three years in jail. We discuss his journey and what it indicates about the drugs menace in sports.To read the story, click here: https://indian
L Balaji on India's Test cricket crisis
Former Indian cricket coach international cricketer L. Balaji joins The Indian Express' Mihir Vasavda and Venkata Krishna B to analyse India's 2-0 series loss against South Africa, the concerns in the pace-bowling department and why, despite the defeat, there's no need to panic.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed Suresh Pawar
What happened to Indian stars at Chess World Cup
At the ongoing FIDE World Cup in Goa, neither world champion Gukesh, nor Pragg and Arjun Erigaisi made it to the semis. This week hosts Mihir Vasavda, Vinayakk Mohanarangan and Amit Kamath discuss the extent to which this is a cause for concern.Further listening: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/chess-world-cup-a-question-for-grandmasters-what-after-work-their-reply-take-a-walk-10350
Sidelines to spotlight: Tracing the journey of women's cricket with Ananya Upendran
The journey of Indian women's cricket from sidelines to spotlightThis week, Vinayakk and Mihir are joined by expert guest Ananya Upendran, who played for Hyderabad and India A during her career and is Program Lead at GoSports Foundation for the Equal Hue program. Ananya reflects on the journey of women's cricket over the years and the challenges it overcame before becoming world champions.Produced
Sacrifices, trials and tribulations behind India's Cricket World Cup triumph
Hosts Vinayakk Mohanarangan and Mihir Vasavda talk about one of the most famous sporting moments in India's history as the women's cricket team won the World Cup on Sunday. They look back at India's campaign, talk about the incredible journeys of the players who made it happen and what this could do for women's cricket in the country.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh PawarAdd
A chess star’s death lands former world champion in trouble
This week, host Mihir Vasavda talks to The Indian Express chess experts Amit Kamath and Mayank Chaudhary about the untimely passing away of American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky. They talk about how the Russian great Vladimir Kramnik has found himself at the centre of the controversy, and discuss the larger issue of cheating in chess, especially how Kramnik’s unsubstantiated allegations against N
Shubman Gill takes charge, Rohit and Kohli under spotlight
The Indian Express' Venkata Krishna B joins host Amit Kamath this week to discuss what fans can expect from Shubman Gill's reign and what the future could hold for stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
India vs Pak farce: Handshakes, crashing jets, and a missing trophy
This week on Game Time, hosts Amit Kamath, Vinayakk Mohanarangan and Mihir Vasavda share their views on the complete breakdown of cricketing relations between India and Pakistan. From Suryakumar Yadav's actions to Pakistani players' gestures on the field and the Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi running away with the trophy... Is there a way back from this historic low?Produced Ichha Sha
Women’s World Cup in India: Is it Harmanpreet Kaur & Co’s chance to shine finally?
Amit Kamath, Vinayakk Mohanarangan and Venkata Krishna B discuss the ICC Women’s World Cup starting on September 30 in Guwahati. Can India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, create history by winning their first ever title? And is there truly home advantage?Produced by Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Neeraj Chopra's 7-yr podium streak ends, what next for India's javelin ace?
Hosts Amit Kamath, Vinayakk Mohanarangan, and Mihir Vasavda discuss Neeraj Chopra’s eighth place finish at the Athletics World Championships, examining the possible reasons behind his struggles this season and how he might bounce back. They also look at Sachin Yadav’s fourth place finish, a result that came as a pleasant surprise.(This episode was record on the 19th of September)Produced by Shasha
India vs Pakistan, sport vs sentiment
This week, hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavada are joined by Sandip G, The Indian Express' man on ground in Dubai, covering the Asia Cup. They talk about the India vs Pakistan tie and the calls to cut off the sporting ties. In Dubai, Sandip says there's very little buzz on the eve of the match in which India start as favourites.Produced by Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Four years after Olympic gold, Neeraj Chopra returns to Tokyo
This week, hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda turn their attention to the World Athletics Championships, scheduled for September 13–21. Neeraj Chopra will lead a 12-member Indian team and, notably, return to the site where he transformed from just another athlete into a javelin legend. They look back on the Pandemic Games, the challenges Neeraj overcame before winning gold, and how that moment sp
Satwik-Chirag overcome personal setbacks for World Championship medal, Sindhu surprises
This week, hosts Vinayakk Mohanarangan, Shivani Naik and Mihir Vasavda look back at the Badminton World Championships. Satwik and Chirag won their second medal, a re-energised Sindhu continued her dominance over China, Dhruv-Tanisha had a decent run in mixed doubles but Lakshya Sen had another frustrating outing.Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Game Time: How China’s taste for pork sparked a shuttlecock crisis in India
This week, The Indian Express' badminton correspondent Shivani Naik joins hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath to talk about why a change in taste palette in China is making badminton academy owners in India sweat. Come for Shivani's insights and stay for Mihir's impassioned plea to Indians to eat more duck meat in "national interest".Further reading: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/badmin
Game Time: The Jasprit Bumrah question and India's bowling depth
This week on Game Time, hosts Amit Kamath, Mihir Vasavda and Vinayakk Mohanarangan are joined by The Indian Express’ Sandip G to discuss the debate around Bumrah's availability for long tours and the drying talent pool in the pace bowling department. To read Sandip's analysis, click here: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-mohammed-siraj-india-vs-england-fast-bowling-1
Game Time: Experiencing the India-England series from the press box
The Indian Express' sports editor, Sandeep Dwivedi, joins hosts Vinayakk Mohanarangan and Amit Kamath this week to talk about his experiences of covering the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy from the ground in five England stadiums.You can read Sandeep Dwivedi's India vs England Tour diary here.Produced by Ichha Sharma and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Game Time: Why Divya Deshmukh's win is a big deal for Indian chess
This week on Game Time, hosts Vinayakk Mohanarangan and Amit Kamath are joined by Mayank Chaudhary to discuss a possible power shift in women’s chess. For decades, the game has been dominated by Chinese players — but with two Indian women recently battling it out for the World Cup title, while two Chinese players competed for third place, signs are emerging that a new Indian era could be on the ho
Game Time: Rishabh Pant's injury and the substitute question in cricket
In this episode, hosts Vinayakk and Mihir are joined by The Indian Express cricket writer Venkata Krishna B to talk about Rishabh Pant’s courageous performance in the fourth Test against England. The trio also debates whether cricket should adopt a more flexible substitution rule—similar to those in football and hockey.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Game Time: National coach Deepali Deshpande decodes what shooting's new rules mean for Indians
In this episode of Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda, Amit Kamath, and Vinayakk Mohanarangan are joined by Deepali Deshpande, a former India shooter and the coach of the Indian shooting team who has been to multiple Olympics and shaped many careers of Olympic medalists and world champions. Together, they break down the game-changing rule proposals introduced by the International Shooting Sport Federa
Game Time: India's batting collapses and sturdy bowling
In this episode, hosts Vinayakk, Amit and Mihir look back at the first three Tests of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. They try to make sense of India's frequent batting collapses in Tests, the consistency of Ravindra Jadeja and how Mohammed Siraj has brought an edge to the bowling unit.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Game Time Special: Former coach Sjoerd Marijne on Indian Women's Hockey
In a special episode, hosts Amit Kamath, Vinayakk Mohanarangan and Mihir Vasavda are joined this week by former India women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne, who led the team to a famous fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics. He talks about the 'pain' of watching the rapid slide of the women's team, what India can learn from other nations and the way forward.Produced by Shasahnk Bhargava and Ichh
Talking track: Neeraj Chopra, Gout Gout, and Faith Kipyegon
This week, Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda talk all things athletics. First up, they look forward to Neeraj Chopra's NC Classic. They then discuss why the newest sprint sensation, Australia's Gout Gout, is compared to Usain Bolt and then debate if Faith Kipyegon's attempt to run a mile inside 4 minutes was just a Nike gimmick or meant something more.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by S
Game India: Indian Test cricket's Shubman Gill era begins
Hosts Amit Kamath, Vinayakk Mohanarangan, and Mihir Vasavda look ahead to the five-Test series between India and England, beginning today — a series that marks not just the start of a new season, but also the unmistakable sense of a new era unfolding.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Game Time: How serious is Indian badminton’s current slump?
In this week on Game Time, The Indian Express' Shivani Naik joins hosts Vinayakk Mohanarangan and Mihir Vasavda to make sense of the slump in Indian badminton, the form of singles stars including PV Sindhu, the hope in doubles, and why patience will be the key in this transition phase.Produced by Ichha Sharma and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Game Time: Decoding the Magnus mindset, and the slam heard around the world
This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavada and Amit Kamath discuss the one thing that the entire sporting world, not just the chess world, was talking about in the last few days, the famous Magnus Carlsen fist bump on the table and the pat on the back after losing to D. Gukesh at Norway Chess Championship.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Game Time: How Madhya Pradesh became India's cricket central
In this episode, hosts Vinayak Mohanarangan and Mihir Vasavda are joined by The Indian Express’s Sandip G for an in-depth discussion on the rise of Madhya Pradesh as a cricket hub. They explore how the state has produced nearly a dozen players who have featured for various teams in the ongoing IPL. Sandip shares stories and insights from his travels across the state, while Vinayak explores trends
Game Time: Shubman Gill era dawns on Indian Test team
With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s retirements, all eyes on India’s transition into a new era with Shubman Gill named as captain and Rishabh Pant his deputy ahead of a daunting tour of England for five Test matches. Mihir Vasavda, Venkata Krishna B and Vinayakk Mohanarangan discuss what’s ahead for the Indian men’s Test team.Produced by Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Game Time: What breaching 90ms means for Neeraj Chopra
On Friday at the Doha Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra finally achieved something he had long aimed for—a 90m-plus throw. His 90.23m effort not only marked a personal best but also made him the 25th man to enter the 90m club in javelin. In this episode of Game Time, Amit Kamath and Vinayakk Mohanarangan discuss what this long-awaited milestone means for Chopra and its significance in the sport.Produc
Game Time: When will the suspended IPL resume?
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) was abruptly suspended on Friday due to the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. However, with a ceasefire now in place, the BCCI is planning to extend the tournament until May 30 and will be releasing a revised schedule soon.In this episode, recorded on Saturday (May 10), host Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss what led the BCCI to
Game time: Vaibhav Suryavanshi and the promise, pitfalls of early success
This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss the electrifying rise of two teenage sensations, Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old Barcelona forward shining in the Champions League, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old batting prodigy from Bihar who's stormed into the IPL spotlight. As headlines hail them the next Messi and Tendulkar, we ask: is early success really a blessing
Game Time: To retire or not? For athletes, it’s rarely that simple
This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda, Amit Kamath, and Vinayakk Mohanarangan dive into one of the toughest moments in an athlete’s journey — retirement. They discuss why players often struggle to time their exit right, the emotional and financial challenges they face in life after sport, and how some find new purpose while others grapple with identity loss. Tune in for insights, anecdotes,
Game Time: Why Indian shooting hits the bullseye more often than not
In this episode of Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda, Amit Kamath, and Vinayakk Mohanarangan analyze how a tweak in gun laws, increased accessibility, and growing interest have made shooting in India arguably second only to cricket in terms of mass participation.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Game Time: An Olympic record, more women athletes than men set to compete at LA 2028
Amit, Vinayakk and Mihir dissect the changes to Los Angeles Olympics sports programme, how it impacts India's medal hopes, the landmark decision to allot more spots to women than men and recap the Badminton Asian Championship and Shooting World Cup.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Game Time: Chennai's MS Dhoni obsession
This week on Game Timer, hosts Mihir Vasavda, Amit Kamath, Vinayakk Mohanarangan, and Devendra Pandey discuss the cricketing logic of CSK persisting with Dhoni as well as the emotional connect the fans have developed with him. And they also touch upon the BCCI's decision to host a Test match in Delhi during peak pollution season.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Game Time: Home advantage in IPL - unfair or not?
In this episode of Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavada, Amit Vinayak and Vinayakk Mohanarangan discuss the first week of the IPL, where controversy brews over pitches, batting dominance, and the role of bowlers. From Ajinkya Rahane's pitch request at Eden Gardens to Kagiso Rabada’s candid take on the rising scores in the tournament, we explore the latest trends and debates around cricket’s most exciti
Game Time: IPL gets underway, will there be a first-time winner?
It’s summertime, and that can only mean one thing—the IPL is back! In this episode, hosts Mihir Vasavda, Vinayak Mohanarangan, and Venkat Krishna B. chat all things IPL, from Dhoni’s fitness and Chennai’s spin-heavy strategy to surprise captaincy calls at RCB and KKR. Will this be MS Dhoni’s final bow? Can Punjab Kings finally come of age? And what does ‘Project Bumrah’ mean for MI and Team India?
Game Time: Why is Sunil Chhetri's return a bad sign for Indian football?
Sunil Chhetri, one of the greatest footballers of his generation, had bid farewell to international football nine months ago. However, with India facing a do-or-die situation in the third round of the Asian Cup qualifiers, the former captain has made an unexpected return to the national team.This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss what Chhetri’s comeback means for India
India win Champions Trophy: Rohit, Virat's redemption song
In today’s episode, hosts Mihir Vasavada and Amit Kamath discuss India’s long-awaited victory in the ICC Champions Trophy and their first ICC tournament win since 2013. From Virat Kohli’s tournament performance, which could silence retirement talks for now, to Rohit Sharma’s match-winning knock. The hosts also discuss the standout performances, like KL Rahul’s solid innings and Varun Chakravarthy’
Champions Trophy Game Time: Pakistan’s mess, India’s exciting clash against NZ & more
This week on Game Time, our cricket correspondent Venkata Krishna B joins hosts Vinayakk Mohanarangan, and Amit Kamath to discuss the recent India-Pakistan match in the Champions Trophy, noting that while the rivalry was exciting, the match itself didn't live up to expectations. They also look forward to India’s upcoming match against New Zealand.Produced by Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh
Game Time: India in Champions Trophy and its hybrid model
This week on Game Time, our cricket correspondent Venkata Krishna B joins hosts Vinayakk Mohanarangan, and Amit Kamath to discuss the complexities of the Champions Trophy’s hybrid model and the challenge of balancing two vastly different playing conditions between Pakistan and Dubai, its impact on team strategies, and the road ahead for India and other teams.Produced by Ichha SharmaEdited and mixe
Game Time: Hockey India League, a hit or miss?
This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda, Vinayakk Mohanarangan, and Amit Kamath discuss the latest developments in Indian hockey. As the FIH Pro League begins in Bhubaneswar—also serving as a 2026 World Cup qualifier—India's men's and women's teams make their return to international competition, each with their own distinct goals.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Game Time: India's soaring sporting ambitions
This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss Indians and people of Indian origin investing in franchises of The Hundred, a British cricket league. They then talk about India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, two decades after the controversial 2010 edition.Produced by Ichha Sharma and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Game Time: What's next for Indian badminton as stars regroup?
From the doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand to potential future stars like Anupama Upadhyay and Rakshitha Ramraj, The Indian Express' Shivani Naik joins host Mihir Vasavda, Amit Kamath, and Vinayakk Mohanarangan to discuss the current state of Indian badminton. In light of recent tournaments and the upcoming Olympic cycle, she reviews the sport’s highs and lows, offering insights i
Game Time: On the road with the Indian cricket team
Returning from Australia after covering the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Indian Express chief cricket writer Sri Veera joins hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath to share ground-level stories, behind-the-scenes reporting challenges, and unique insights into covering an international cricket series.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Game Time: How Magnus Carlsen's jeans almost split world of chess
Gukesh is the world champion, and another Indian could challenge for the title in 2026. Magnus Carlsen is no longer interested in competing for the World Chess Championship. There is also the prospect of a breakaway league looming. What does this mean for chess? Hosts Vinayakk Mohanarangan and Amit Kamath discuss it in this episode of Game Time.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Sure
BGT Special: As India lose series, a look at the good, bad and ugly
India lost their grip on the Border Gavaskar Trophy as they lost the Sydney Test. The Indian Express’ Vinayakk Mohanarangan and Mihir Vasavda recap a disappointing outcome with Sriram Veera joining from Sydney.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
BGT Special: Pant, Bumrah, Kohli, Rohit... so much to talk about!
A whopping FIFTEEN wickets fell on Day 2 of the Sydney Test. The Indian Express’ Vinayakk Mohanarangan, Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda recap the day's action with Sriram Veera joining from Sydney.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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