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by Hassan Ali, Sharankumar, Roopesh A.
Cricket beyond the scorecard. Cricktake dives into the stories, histories, and legacies that shaped the sport.
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- Sep 26, 202652 min
US Army Vet Breaks Down Cricket’s Military Bootcamps | Australian Outback, Kakul & More
Does military-style boot camp training actually benefit elite sports teams, or does it do more harm than good?In this episode of Cricktake, we sit down with former US Army Captain Michael Morford to explore the intersection of cricket and military science. We break down iconic historical examples - from Australia’s 2006 Outback boot camp preceding their 5-0 Ashes victory, to Pakistan’s 2016 Kakul military training camp under Misbah-ul-Haq and their subsequent 2024 campaign. We cover military psychology, shared trauma, leadership, and why treating professional athletes like army recruits often backfires.Michael Morford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwmorford/00:00 - Introduction & Historical Camps01:47 - Guest Intro: US Army Captain Michael Morford06:00 - What Basic Training Really Teaches11:53 - Australia’s 2006 Outback Camp13:16 - Does Boot Camp Improve On-Field Performance?18:11 - Shared Trauma & Building Team Cohesion22:08 - Military Leadership vs. Athletic Performance27:03 - Applying "Terrain Walks" to Cricket Strategy31:01 - Better Alternatives to Brutal Army Camps35:48 - Designing the Ideal Army Camp for Athletes🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.#cricketmindset #militarytraining #usarmy #pakistancricket #australiancricket
- Sep 9, 20261h 3m
Cricket Widow | Sanaa Hazratjee | Shayan Jahangir’s Wife on USA Cricket
Sanaa Hazratjee joins Cricktake to pull back the curtain on the sacrifices behind professional cricket. While USA national team batter Shayan Jahangir spends 40 to 45 weeks a year competing across the globe, Sanaa anchors the home front - raising their daughter Dahlia, advancing her career as a family law paralegal, and navigating life as an associate "cricket widow". From $200 weekend games and managing fast-food stores to surreal tournament awards, 10-hour home visits, viral World Cup backlash, and franchise league realities, this conversation explores the resilience required to support an international athlete while protecting your own identity.00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Who is Sanaa? 06:26 - Meeting Shayan 12:20 - Early Associate Grind 24:11 - The "Cricket Widow" 29:08 - Solo Parenting & Dahlia 38:59 - De Facto Coach & Franchise Life 48:27 - Viral Backlash & Trolling 53:41 - Advice for Athletes' Spouses🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.#usacricket #ShayanJahangir #cricketpodcast #seattleorcas #minewyork #hyderabadkingsmen #mlc #CricketWidow #psl #cricktake
- Aug 31, 202639 min
Cricket x Analytics: How Data is Changing Cricket Tactics & Captaincy ft. Soumajit Chail
Can data models predict the World Test Championship, and will algorithms eventually replace on-field captaincy instinct? In Part 2 of our deep dive on Cricktake, data analyst and entrepreneur Soumajit Chail shares break down of his real-world cricket analytics projects - from building WTC dynamic race bar charts and simulation models to optimizing IPL match scheduling and broadcast revenue using Excel solvers. We also debate the clash between data-informed and data-driven captaincy, the commercial reality of league cricket, and why too much data can lead to dangerous "analysis paralysis" for international players under extreme pressure. Special Guest:Soumajit Chail – Data Analyst & EntrepreneurLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumajitchail/WTC Simulation & Race Bar Chart: https://lnkd.in/p/g2naTQ7ahttps://lnkd.in/dpCzCafPIPL Schedule Optimization Model: https://lnkd.in/p/gwAS7ExRhttps://lnkd.in/g5WuvBsXWatch Part 1 (The Roadmap & Fundamentals): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGxUjF92YR4&t=1s00:00 - Introduction & Recap00:57 - WTC Simulation & Race Bar Chart06:17 - IPL Schedule Optimization Model10:21 - Travel Fatigue & Multimodal Modeling14:22 - League Cricket & Sports Economics18:57 - Data-Informed vs Data-Driven Captains22:16 - Will AI Replace Cricket Captains?30:34 - Analysis Paralysis & Player Psychology38:17 - Outro & Final Thoughts 🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.#cricketanalytics #sportsanalytics #wtc #ipl #dataanalytics #cricktake #machinelearning #cricketpodcast #cricktake
- Aug 20, 202638 min
Cricket x Analytics: What It Is & How to Build a Career in It ft. Soumajit Chail
How do IPL teams like RCB leverage data to win titles, and what does it actually take to break into sports analytics? In Part 1 of this deep dive on Cricktake, we sit down with data analyst and entrepreneur Soumajit Chail to demystify the world of cricket analytics - from the four core branches of analytics to how artificial neural networks simulate on-field player matchups. We break down real-world bowling tactics against AB de Villiers, the technical stack you need (Python, SQL, Power BI, SPSS), and an actionable step-by-step roadmap to land analyst roles in IPL franchises, tech providers, and global media houses. Special Guest:Soumajit Chail – Data Analyst & EntrepreneurLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumajitchail/ Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:38 - Meet Soumajit Chail03:57 - What is Sports Analytics?06:16 - The 4 Analytics Branches13:35 - Neural Networks in Cricket21:20 - Career Roadmap & Portfolio25:37 - How to Land an Analyst Role32:51 - Tech Stack & Must-Learn Tools37:41 - Outro & Part 2 Preview 🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.#cricketanalytics #sportsanalytics #ipl #dataanalytics #cricktake #python #machinelearning #careerinsports
- Aug 5, 202635 min
Shreyas Iyer is 0-6 😬 Was He Ever Ready to Captain India? ft. @abubakartararofficial | 2🇵🇰 & 2🇮🇳
Shreyas Iyer started his T20I captaincy stint for India with a brutal 0-6 streak. In this episode of CrickTake, our cross-border panel of 2 Pakistani and 2 Indian cricket analysts sit down to break down what went wrong, whether Shreyas was ever truly ready for the captaincy role, and where Indian cricket goes from here.From heavy reliance on Jasprit Bumrah to questionable selection calls like resting Sanju Samson, we dissect the internal challenges facing Team India, the dynamic between the head coach and the captain, and what the future holds for Shreyas' leadership.Special Guest:Abu Bakar from Cricwick - Host & Creator joining us for a deep dive into Pakistan cricket!🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.#indiancricket #t20icaptain #gautamgambhir #sarpanchsaab #rohitsharma
- Jul 26, 202639 min
Babar is Captain Again 😳 “No Other Name Came Up” | 2🇵🇰's & 2🇮🇳's react
Babar Azam’s Test captaincy reappointment has triggered intense debate across the cricket world! Is PCB running out of options, or is Babar genuinely the best leader to take Pakistan Test cricket forward?In this episode of Cricktake, our 4-panel debate featuring 2 Indian and 2 Pakistani voices dives deep into the leadership vacuum, squad dynamics, and what this decision means for the Pakistan National Cricket Team ahead of the Test series.Special Guest:Abu Bakar from Cricwick - Host & Creator joining us for a deep dive into Pakistan cricket!🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.#babarazamcaptain #pakistancricket #pakvswi #pakvseng #worldtestchampionship #Cricktake
- Jul 20, 202641 min
Banned From World Cricket. Banned Its Own People. | Zimbabwe Part 1
Zimbabwean cricket isn’t just a story of the 1990s triumphs, it is a machine forged in a deep, hidden history of colonial and minority struggles.In this episode of Cricktake, we breaCricktakee unknown stories that defined the early game - the shadow leagues, the forgotten legends, and the structural blueprints that set the stage for independent Zimbabwe's rise.00:00 - Introduction: The Colonial Era02:03 - The Currie Cup Furnace03:34 - Shadow Minority Leagues05:20 - Duncan Fletcher’s Blueprints06:37 - Football & Athletics Ecosystems09:24 - The Indian Diaspora Influx13:48 - The Oriental Cricket Club15:45 - Segregated Club Realities20:15 - The Ramabhai Trophy23:16 - The 1959 Sunrise Club Split28:17 - UDI & Global Isolation35:06 - Systemic Facility Divides37:21 - Lancaster House & Mugabe39:06 - ICC Membership & Outro🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.#ZimbabweCricket #CricketHistory #Cricktake
- Jul 11, 202634 min
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Underdog Stories
The 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup gave us a few stories that we believe defined the tournament.In this episode of Cricktake, we break down the underdog stories that stood out - the performances, the turning points, and the players who made this tournament unforgettable.00:00 - Introduction: The Unsung Stories of the World Cup01:54 - Caroline de Lange: The Doctor Who Chased a Dream07:01 - Orla Prendergast & Ireland's Historic 21-Match Streak-Breaker10:32 - Shreyanka Patil: Injury, Resilience, & Breaking Mental Health Taboos16:34 - Juairiya Ferdous: Bangladesh's Multi-Sport Gold Medalist Prodigy19:18 - Darcey Carter: The 19-Year-Old Chasing Down the World's Best22:21 - Nilakshi De Silva: Leading from the Front & middle-order Rescues27:26 - Bonus Story: Sophie Molineux's Journey From Dark Rehab to World Cup Glory29:21 - Fatima Sana: True Strength & Pure Passion33:14 - Final Thoughts: How the ICC Must Market the Women's Game Better🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.#womenst20worldcup2026 #cricketpodcast #underdogstories #Cricktake #womenincricket
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