With India and Bangladesh set to face off in the 2 test series, Megha & Jarrod discuss the key match ups to watch out for. India are perched at the top of the WTC table while Bangladesh would be buoyant after their maiden series win in Pakistan. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtub…

On this day in 1969 spin wizard Shane Warne was born. In the latest cricket8 podcast, Megha & Jarrod reflect on Warne’s mind boggling numbers & his impact on the game! Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@G…

With India set to get involved in a gruelling test season, Megha & Jarrod zero in on the key players. How will the top stars fare? What to expect from the youngsters? Join the duo as they take up these topics. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKi…

Machel & Megha take up the key talking points ahead of India's Test season, that sees them taking on Bangladesh & New Zealand at home, before touring Australia for a 5 Test series. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.y…

Jarrod and Rob try to make sense of what happened with England, but mostly sound like Harry Brook moaning about how wide the Sri Lankans bowled to him. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive X: …

Jarrod and Rob talk about all the ins and outs of Brendon McCullum taking over all parts of the English game. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive X: https://x.com/ajarrodkimber -- Rob Barron …

With some of most marketable names in T20 cricket above the age of 30 - does T20 cricket have an identity crisis looming? Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive X: https://x.com/ajarrodkimber --…

A 6 wicket win in the 2nd and last Test ensures a maiden 2-0 whitewash for Bangladesh in Pakistan. The commanding victory came on the back on a 26-6 showing by the Pakistan pacers. Megha & Jarrod take up the major talking points from the game. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube:…

Root's commanding twin tons helped England thrash Sri Lanka by 190 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series. Despite having Bangladesh at 26-6, Pakistan allowed their opponents to claw their way back into the game. And are now staring down the barrel having already lost the first match of the 2 game series. Follow us On: Cricket8…

With England facing off SL and Pakistan set to take on Bangladesh, Rob and Megha take up the major talking points around the two games. Be it SL’s profligacy with the new ball or Pakistan’s dilemmas, we have it all covered for you. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www…

As Jay Shah takes over as the ICC Chairman, Megha & Rob get down to discuss what to expect from his tenure. The duo also dissect, SA's 0-3 whitewash at the hands of WI in the T20I series. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https:…

In the light of Josh Hull's surprising pick for England's test squad, Machel and Rob discuss if this is the way forward for international squads. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive X: https:…

Megha & Rob look back at a riveting week that saw Pakistan up against Bangladesh & England taking on Sri Lanka. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive X: https://x.com/ajarrodkimber -- Rob Barro…

With the race for a spot in the WTC finals heating up in what is set to be an extremely busy Test calendar, Megha and Rob discuss the main contenders for the coveted finalist slots. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.…

Following Matthew Mott's seemingly forced resignation a vacancy has been created in England cricket. Jarrod & Megha discuss about the potential candidates, while also dissecting why this role isn't as coveted as it was earlier. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.you…

With The Hundred ending in a somewhat unpopular note, Machel and Jarrod discuss the future of league cricket. Can these many leagues survive the test of time? Tune in for Machel's and Jarrod's take. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Yout…

With the 4th edition of the Hundred having come to a close, Rob & Megha discuss about the relevance of the tournament, while also touching upon South Africa's 1-0 win over the West Indies & Bangladesh's tour of Pakistan. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.co…

With Morne Morkle joining as Indian bowling coach, Jarrod and Megha discuss if India has assembled the best that it could as its backroom staff. They elaborate on what could be expected for each of their coaches. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jarro…

Jarrod and Rob look at what happens when a team decides to give a wicket away on purpose. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive X: https://x.com/ajarrodkimber -- Rob Barron X: https://x.com/Mon…

West Indies drew the first test vs South Africa - Rob & Machel look at whether the ingredients are there for West Indies to kick on in the future Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive X: https:…

With India's 0-2 loss to SL proving to be a wake up call, Rob & Megha look at the options at India's disposal while assessing what the team combination could be come the event in 2025. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://w…

India lost to Sri Lanka, but what did both teams learn. And looking back at the career of Graham Thorpe. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive X: https://x.com/ajarrodkimber -- Rob Barron X: ht…

Having registered convincing 3-0 win in the T20I series, India were favourites to seal the ODI series as well. However SL staged a fight to send India back winless from the ODI leg. Join Jarrod & Megha as they set out to explore the probable reasons for India's dismal show. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: ht…

After dismal show in the T20I series, SL showed impressive fight back in the first two ODIs to place itself in a position where it can now look at a series win against mighty India. What has gone wrong for India though? Join Rob & Megha as they discuss India's spin struggles in the series underway against Sri Lanka. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://…

Join Jarrod & Rob as they discuss can Dhoni reclaim is uncappedness, mega-auctions, mini-auctions, more auctions, more drafts, free agents and also Trott for England coach. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.c…

Join Jarrod & Megha as they discuss what the inclusion of cricket at the Olympics could mean for the wider cricket fraternity. They also explore the reasons that prompted the inclusion of the sport in the mega event! Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@J…

Machel and Jarrod weigh up the pros and cons of a big 3 test cricket super league. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive X: https://x.com/ajarrodkimber -- Rob Barron X: https://x.com/MonsieurJu…

Jarrod and Rob talk about the England coach bring fired. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive X: https://x.com/ajarrodkimber -- Rob Barron X: https://x.com/MonsieurJudge -- Megha Sinha Youtube…

Considered at one point the powerhouse of global cricket, Sri Lankan cricket has seen a steady decline in the last decade. In this podcast, Rob and Megha endeavour to explore the potential reasons! Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtu…

The IPL's phenomenal success has inspired a proliferation of T20 leagues globally, but have we reached a point of oversaturation? With multiple leagues sprouting up simultaneously, the cricket calendar has become increasingly congested, leading to concerns about player fatigue, scheduling conflicts, and a potential dilution of the format's appeal. …

WTC was introduced to impart more context to Test Cricket. Has it succeeded in its objective? What more can be done to improve it? Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive X: https://x.com/ajarrod…

With the squad for the T20I and ODI series against SL out, some surprises were in store for the fans. While it confirmed the appointment of Surya KUMAR Yadav as the skipper while also marking a comeback of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the ODIs. Here's what Jarrod and Megha have to say about it! Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Ja…

BCCI has grown to become a behemoth. The gap between the Indian board and the rest of the cricketing world is enormous. Machel and Megha explore what BCCI can do to help other cricketing boards. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube:…

Join Rob Barron and Megha Sinha as they look back on India's tour of Zimbabwe, the key answers emerging out and the questions that still require answering. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive…

Join Rob Barron and Jarrod Kimber as they discuss the legendary career of James Anderson and his recent retirement from cricket. From his unforgettable moments on the field to his impact on the sport, this episode delves deep into the legacy of one of cricket's greatest bowlers. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Websit…

With the appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the Head Coach of Indian Men's Cricket Team, Megha and Jarrod discuss what all he can potentially offer while also assessing what prompted BCCI to pursue Gambhir for the job. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@J…

Machel and Rob discuss the strength and weakness of the two West Indian represetative sides currently playing in England. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive X: https://x.com/ajarrodkimber --…

Rob and Megha dissect the first two matches of Zimbabwe vs India series. They also zero in on the gaps that India would look to plug going ahead! Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive X: https:…

With the India Zimbabwe series kicking off on the 6th of July, Rob and Megha discuss about the players at India's disposal in the format. Be it the gamut of options for the opening slot or the contenders for the finishing job, the podcast covers in detail what future India T20I 11s could look like! Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- J…

Jarrod and Megha talk about what the T20 World Cup wins means for India as the winning team gets grand reception in India. The podcast also elaborates on the point of difference between India and SA. And role of all rounders in winning global tournaments. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas…

We are on the eve of the return of test cricket. Machel and Rob talk everything England vs West Indies. Who has the upper hand? Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive X: https://x.com/ajarrodkim…

Rob and Megha reflect on India's T20 WC win. Zeroing in on Virat Kohli's innings, the two perspectives existing on it. And how the last 5 overs of SA's chase unfolded. The conversation the also veers towards England's squad selection for the Test series against West Indies! Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: ht…

Rob Barron and Jarrod Kimber talk about the final, both semi-finals, what next for England and the horrible Trinidad pitch. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive X: https://x.com/ajarrodkimber …

Delayed start and a rain interruption aside, the semi final between India and England saw its full quota of cricket. On being invited to bat first, India lost Kohli early. And Pant followed shortly. But Rohit Sharma and Surya Kumar Yadav steadied the ship. There were subsequent cameos from Hardik, Jadeja and Axar as India posted 171-7. In pursuit o…

After a dominant run in the group stage, West Indies failed to get going against England, setting an under par score that England comfortably chased down. Though they did manage a big win against USA that offered a boost to their NRR, in their do or die game against South Africa they couldn’t manage to capitalise on the openings they got. Meanwhile…

India kickstarted their Super 8 campaign with a comfortable 47 run win against Afghanistan. Winning the toss and opting to bat first, India were dealt early setback in the form of captain Rohit Sharma’s wicket. However, Kohli and Pant steadied the innings before SKY & Hardik stitched another crucial stand. In response, Afghanistan needed its opener…

The Super 8s have begun and South Africa are off to a winning start but are they any good? Meanwhile West Indies play England in what feels like the first real heavyweight clash of the tournament. Is International cricket better than franchise cricket? Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co…

The Group stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup saw some of the favourites such as Pakistan, New Zealand (and Sri Lanka) toppled with USA, Afghanistan (and Bangladesh) making it through to the Super 8 at their expense. In this podcast, we discuss what went wrong for the sides crashing out. While also reflecting on how USA has been embracing cricket? Foll…

Rob and Jarrod are joined by Kritika Naidu to discuss the Indian coaching position, but also the nature of cricket coaching and how teams should think about it. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodArea…

Rob and Jarrod are joined by Kritika Naidu on the even of India and Pakistan's clash to look at the themes of the World Cup so far. Follow us On: Cricket8: https://cricket8.com/ -- Jarrod Kimber: Website: https://www.goodareas.co Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodAreasLive X: https://x.com/ajarro…