Cricket with an Accent Podcast

Barry Richards and Garth Le Roux reflect on Packer cricket, Currie Cup among other things

South African legends Barry Richards and Garth Le Roux join the CWAA crew of Saqib Ali and Vijay Arumugam for a candid and wide-ranging conversation in the new episode of the podcast. From the disruptive era of World Series Cricket under Kerry Packer to reflections on Imran Khan, the discussion spans decades of cricketing history.

 

The duo shares rare insights into the Currie Cup, the evolution of bowling techniques like the wobble seam, and the untold stories behind some of the game’s most iconic moments. Packed with context, nostalgia, and firsthand anecdotes, this is a must-listen for any serious cricket fan.

Barry Richards Interview

South African batting maestro Barry Richards is the podcast guest for the latest episode at CWAA. He joins host Saqib Ali for a candid deep dive to relive some of his cricket and administrative days. Richards is considered one of the true batting giants of the game - his stints at Hampshire and South Australia are stuff of batting folklore. He also looks back at the only test series he played against the Bill Lawry led Australian side. We also discuss that Golden hour of the Durban test in the same series where he and Graeme Pollock put on a display for the ages among other things.

https://www.amazon.com/Sundial-Shade-Richards-Genius-Cricket-ebook/dp/B08HBJ534D

 

The Ashes or BGT - What makes a rivalry

In the latest episode host Saqib Ali is joined by familiar panelists of the podcast Vijay Arumugam, Deepak Rao and Kevin Framp to talk about the biggest test rivalry in men's cricket. On one hand is the Ashes with all its cultural and historical significance vs the BGT where the on field contest has featured the two best teams in the last few editions. The panel dissects both set of rivalries through the lens of competition, history, commercial contracts and fandom. It is a typical long format conversation the podcast has to offer!

Brew your flat white and get ready for the conversation.

The Many Shades of Nasser Hussain

Nasser Hussain has been a very prominent cricket personality for the last twenty years or more. He was born in Madras and moved to England at a young age with his parents. Since becoming an Essex man he has been in the public eye for almost thirty eight years.He went on to captain England for 45 test matches and remains one of the most feisty characters the game has seen. Sachin Tendulkar has hailed Huissin as the greatest captain he had played against. For a young fan Hussain is the face of the SKy cricket commentary and podcasts. We dedicate this episode to the man who has made a seamless transition from the pitch to the booth - where assured aggression has been gradually replaced by self deprecating humor.

And his autobiography is easily one of the better cricket books - we highly recommend it.

https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Fire-Autobiography-Nasser-Hussain/dp/0141003669

 

 

Joining host Saqib Ali is podcast resident guest Vijay Arumugam and podcast debutant Amit Sharma from Mumbai. Sharma has been a loyal supporter of the podcast and is a self acclaimed Hussain fan. We tried to offer a balanced conversation with praise and criticism through the lens of watching Hussain and also reading his autobiography. Its a long one so get comfortable and dive in!

Two Lifelong Fans Reminisce their Ashes Nostalgia

Two lifelong fans join the podcast to relive their Ashes nostalgia. Kevin Framp and Deepak Rao join host Saqib Ali to exchange their recollections of the storied rivalry, unsung heroes and favorite captains. The conversation also has a personal touch as both men have lived a significant amount of time in both England and Australia. 

 

It's a timeless trip down the nostalgic lane - a cricket romantic’s Ashes primer!

Pradeep Magazine on Cricket Reporting, Captaincy and Administration

Senior cricket journalist Pradeep Magazine is the podcast guest this week. He joins host Saqib Ali to explore the complexities of Indian captainship and its relationship with media and administration. The conversation uses the captaincy era of Sourav Ganguly - Rahul Dravid as the perfect backdrop to relive some of the age old topics. Brew a cup of coffee or chai and dive right in!

 

https://www.amazon.in/NOT-JUST-CRICKET-Pradeep-Magazine/dp/9354892116

 

Ravi Shastri - The Player, the Broadcaster and the Coach

In the new episode of the podcast host Saqib Ali is joined by resident guest Vijay Arumugam to talk about the cricketing journey of one Ravi Shastri. Shastri has been a fixture of the cricket imagination for Indian fans since he won the player of the series in the World Championship Cricket 1985. In this episode of the show the participants discuss the full evolution of Shastri in the public eye of fandom - this discussion ranges from his playing days to his days as a commentator and his successful stint as man manager of the Indian team. 

Retro Episode - Indian Tour of Australia (1991-92)

Those who watched Indian team's masterclass at Perth last week will reminisce with great pride in the future or in other words will have a rich nostalgia to look back. This was not always the case if you grew up idolizing the fortunes of the Indian cricket team in the early 90's. At the heels of this historic win three older fans relive the nostalgic significance of India's 1991-92 tour to Australia. The conversation includes many anecdotal recollections of a very impressionable tour for three fans.

Deepak Rao makes his podcast debut as he joins resident guest Vijay Arumugam and host Saqib Ali in a special trip down memory lane.