A Century of Cricket

A Century of Cricket

Step up to the crease and join comedian and podcaster Cyrus Broacha as he spins tales of cricketing marvels on the 'Century of Cricket' podcast, presented by IDFC First Bank. From unheard folklore to historical legends and rebellious antics, get ready for a boundary-smashing journey through the evolution of cricket like never before!

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July 21, 2024 5 mins

Join Cyrus Broacha in this fascinating episode of "The Century of Cricket" podcast, where we explore the evolution of one of cricket's most crucial elements: the stumps. From the humble makeshift wickets of galli cricket to the high-tech LED stumps we see today, discover the journey of innovation in cricket.

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  • The story of Lumpy Stevens and how his frustration led to the introduction of the...
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IPL’s journey from idea to sporting giant is fascinating. This episode with Cyrus Broacha dives deep into the league's roots in the 1990s, exploring the initial concept, the BCCI's hesitation, and the rise of T20 cricket. We'll hear how Lalit Modi, Piyush Pandey, and others navigated the system, adapted the concept, and finally launched the IPL in 2007.

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The original 50 over domestic league.

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In this episode Cyrus Broacha breaks down the reasoning and history behind the controversial ‘Impact Player Rule’ in the IPL. Why do stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Axar Patel object to it? And does the rule hamper or elevate the overall standard of the game? Tune in to find out.

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May 24, 2024 8 mins

On this episode of ‘A Century of Cricket’ host Cyrus Broacha takes a look at players who made such a dazzling impression with their IPL performances that they eventually got a call up from the selectors of their national team to represent their country,

From Aussie orange cap winner Shaun Marsh, to the fantastic Indian spinner R. Ashwin, to the unflappable Sunil Narine from the West Indies, dig into the why’s and how’s of th...

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MS Dhoni, the flamboyant wicketkeeper batsman from Ranchi led India to many a historic win and etched his name into the history books as one of the absolute best, but the love and adulation he receives from Chennai as a member of the Chennai Super Kings is perhaps unparalleled. How did this unique relationship between the fans and the icon come about? What’s the secret behind Dhoni pushing himself to the limit for an ardent Chennai...

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May 3, 2024 6 mins

Dive into the captivating narrative of IPL's extraordinary journey with the inimitable Cyrus Broacha on the IDFC FIRST Bank Century of Cricket podcast!

After a stellar debut season in 2008, things were all set for a blockbuster follow up IPL season in 2009. But the looming general elections in India put a spanner in the plans. Could the entire Indian Premier League be hosted outside of India? Which country? And how did one ...

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Dive into the captivating narrative of IPL's extraordinary journey with the inimitable Cyrus Broacha on the first episode of IDFC FIRST Bank Century of Cricket podcast! From its inception in 2008 to becoming a global sporting phenomenon, explore the factors driving IPL's exponential growth. Tune in now to uncover the untold story behind world’s most iconic sporting league. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more exclusi...

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April 3, 2024 30 secs

Step up to the crease and join comedian and podcaster Cyrus Broacha as he spins tales of cricketing marvels on the 'Century of Cricket' podcast, presented by IDFC First Bank. From unheard folklore to historical legends and rebellious antics, get ready for a boundary-smashing journey through the evolution of cricket like never before!

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