In this episode of The Reverse Sweep Show, we discuss the thrilling journey of the Indian women's cricket team to the World Cup final, highlighting key performances and challenges faced along the way. We also analyze South Africa's unexpected success in the tournament and preview the upcoming final, focusing on crucial player matchups and strategies for both teams. The conversation emphasizes the significance of this final, as it promises to crown a new champion in women's cricket.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Women's World Cup Final05:35 India's Journey to the Final10:48 South Africa's Path to the Final16:15 Key Player Matchups21:16 Predictions and Path to Victory#cricketpodcast #podcast #womensworldcup #womenscricketworldcup #womenscricket #smritimandhana #jemimahrodrigues #indvssouthafrica
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SummaryThis conversation delves into two significant World Cup finals involving the Indian cricket team: the 2003 final against Australia and the 2023 final against the same opponent. The speakers reflect on the emotional pain of the 2003 loss, analyzing key moments and decisions, while contrasting it with the high expectations and eventual disappointment of the 2023 final. They discuss the impact of player performances, strategic decisions, and the overarching narrative of hope and despair in Indian cricket history.Timestamps00:00 The 2003 World Cup Final: A Painful Memory05:11 The 2023 World Cup Final: A Missed Opportunity#cricketpodcast #indiancricket #sachin #kohli #cummins #odicricket #odiworldcup
In this episode of The Reverse Sweep Show, the hosts delve into the rich history of cricket, focusing on the intense rivalry between India and Australia. They discuss memorable matches from various eras, including the Women's World Cup, the 2007 CB Series, the iconic Desert Storm innings by Sachin Tendulkar, and significant World Cup encounters. The conversation highlights the evolution of cricket and the impact of key players, while also reflecting on the current state of the game and the future of Indian cricket.
In this episode of The Reverse Sweep Show, we review the thrilling Asia Cup final and discuss the current cricket landscape, including the India vs West Indies test series. We engage in a fun and strategic draft to create an all-time XI from both teams, analyzing player strengths and historical performances. The conversation also touches on captaincy choices, coaching decisions, and the players that didn't make the final cut, culminating in a lively discussion about the best cricketers from both nations.Chapters00:00 Asia Cup Triumph and Current Cricket Landscape02:37 India vs West Indies: A Historical Rivalry05:44 Drafting the Ultimate Combined XI08:21 Strategizing Player Picks and Team Composition11:15 Analyzing Player Records and Impact14:07 Finalizing the All-Time XI and Team Dynamics28:52 The Great Spin Bowlers of India30:18 Strengthening the Batting Lineup31:17 Choosing the Wicketkeeper32:33 Final Selections and Team Composition35:22 Selecting Openers and 12th Man36:57 Finalizing the Team's Strategy39:27 Leadership and Coaching Decisions41:34 Unpicked Players and Final Thoughts
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In this episode of The Reverse Sweep Show, we welcome Tina Gough, a prominent cricketer from the German women's national team. We discuss Tina's journey in cricket, the growth of the sport in Germany, her influences, and the upcoming Women's World Cup. The conversation covers the challenges faced by associate nations, key storylines in the World Cup, and emerging talents to watch. Tina shares her insights on the future of women's cricket and the importance of more matches for associate nations. The episode concludes with a fun quickfire round and predictions for the World Cup.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Tina Gough and Women's Cricket00:58 Tina's Journey in Cricket03:01 Challenges of Cricket in Germany05:02 Influences and Idols in Cricket05:47 Comparing County and National Cricket Experiences08:47 The Future of Women's Cricket Formats10:30 Anticipation for the Women's World Cup11:43 Key Storylines in the Upcoming World Cup15:21 Potential Underdogs in the Tournament22:58 Future of Associate Nations in Cricket26:27 Quickfire Segment with Tina GoughYou can follow us on Instagram, Twitter and write to us thereversesweepshow@gmail.com#cricketpodcast #indiancricket #womenscricket #worldcup #womenscricketworldcup
In this super fun guest episode of The Reverse Sweep Show, hosts SS and AB are joined by Karthik, known as cricket.scarface on Instagram to discuss the Asia Cup and share iconic stories from its history. We delve into memorable moments, including Kedar Jadhav's heroics in the 2018 final, Ajanta Mendis's spell in 2008, and Bangladesh's near-misses in 2010s. The conversation also touches on Afghanistan's recent performances and we take turns to do our hot takes and overall predictions for the current Asia Cup.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to CricketScarface01:17 Asia Cup Anticipation04:48 Iconic Stories from Asia Cup History09:06 Kedar Jadhav's Heroics12:00 Ajanta Mendis' Legendary Spell14:27 Bangladesh's Heartbreaks17:02 Afghanistan's Brain Fade Moment26:27 Hot Picks and PredictionsFollow us on Instagram. Reach out to us therevresesweepshow@gmail.com.#asiacup #indiancricket #cricketpodcast #mendis #msdhoni #viratkohli #rohitsharma #bumrah
In this episode of The Reverse Sweep Show, hosts SS and AB return from vacation to discuss the Asia Cup and engage in a fun draft exercise to create an all-time Asia T20I XI. They explore strategies for team selection, discuss player performances, and finalize their teams, including leadership choices. The conversation is filled with insights on cricketing principles and the significance of various players in T20I history.#asiacup #cricketpodcast #cricketteam #kohli #rohitsharma #sachintendulkar #jaspritbumrah #malinga #afridi #jadeja #axarpatel #hardikpandya #shubmangill #jaiswal Timestamps00:00:00 Introduction and Cricket Updates00:02:20 Drafting the All-Time Asia T20I XI00:04:55 First Picks and Strategies00:08:05 Building the Teams: Key Players00:11:13 Mid-Draft Analysis and Picks00:14:15 Finalizing the Teams00:16:39 Wrap-Up and Reflections00:22:35 Drafting the All-Time Asia XI00:28:00 Finalizing the Team Composition00:34:30 Leadership and Coaching Selections00:42:42 Conclusion and Team ComparisonFor more content updates, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Reach out to us on thereversesweepshow.com or email us on thereversesweepshow@gmail.com
Drafting the ultimate Dibbly Dobbly XI with the one and only Dibbly Dobbly Man himself, Abhishek! 🏏
We dive into a fun draft challenge where every player is a dibbly dobbly bowler — unpacking strategies, debating picks, and celebrating the quirks of white-ball cricket. Expect plenty of banter as we go back and forth on team balance, player qualities, and those “how did he even make the cut?” moments.
By the end, we’ve built a team that’s equal parts tactical and tongue-in-cheek — a tribute to the often underappreciated art of dibbly dobbly bowling in cricket history.
You can find Abhishek sharing more of his takes on Instagram as @the_Dibbly_Dobbly_Man.
In this episode of The Reverse Sweep Show, we delve into the rich history of Test cricket, focusing on the greatest rescue acts that have defined the sport.
We explore iconic moments, underrated performances, and forgotten classics, highlighting the resilience and skill of players who turned matches around against the odds. We choose on each in the 3 categories as well as do some honorable mentions.Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Cricketing Landscape
01:06 Exploring the Greatest Rescue Acts in Test Cricket
02:48 The Crowd Pleasers: Iconic Moments in Test History
09:15 Underrated Performances: Hidden Gems of Test Cricket
17:38 Forgotten Classics: Legendary Matches from the Past
24:30 Honorable Mentions and Closing Thoughts
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We delve into the thrilling Test series between India and England, highlighting key moments, player performances, and coaching decisions. Unpredictability of the series, the impact of tosses, and the standout contributions from players like Mohammed Siraj, Ben Stokes, and Ravindra Jadeja. We look back at our pre-series predictions and round up exploring the biggest what-ifs. Timestamps00:00:00 Series Overview and Predictions00:02:52 Key Storylines from the Series00:05:55 Player Performances and Grit00:11:24 The Rise of Shubman Gill00:14:03 All-Rounder Showdown: Stokes vs Jadeja00:17:06 Coaching Decisions and Team Management00:19:03 Mohammed Siraj's Journey00:22:02 The Impact of Key Moments00:25:45 What-If Scenarios and Hypotheticals#indiancricket #englandcricket #engvsind #indvseng #bumrah #mohammadsiraj #joeroot #benstokes #ravindrajadeja #shubmangill #testcricket #klrahul #rishabhpant
Bringing the fun episode drafting the finest all time Asia XI with Behram Qazi who you can catch often sharing his cricket thoughts and analysis over on @GoodAreasLive and @ProSports4K .
We engage in lively conversation covering drafting strategies, player legacies, and the importance of balance in team selection.
We explore the impact of each player's career and their contributions to cricket, culminating in a comprehensive team composition that reflects the rich history of Asian cricket. We also pick the unpicked XI :)
You can find Behram over on Twitter and Instagram as deafmango
Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Drafting Exercise
03:12 Drafting Principles and Strategies
06:13 First Picks: Imran Khan and Sachin Tendulkar
09:10 Building a Balanced Team
12:03 The Importance of All-Rounders
15:14 Modern Greats: Bumrah and Sehwag
18:14 Legendary Sri Lankans: Sangakkara and Jayasuriya
25:42 Rishabh Pant: The Misunderstood Cricketer2
8:41 Shakib Al Hasan: The Versatile All-Rounder
30:58 Shoaib Akhtar: The Fastest Bowler
32:41 Kapil Dev: The Workhorse of the Bowling Attack
34:14 Javed Miandad: The Street Smart Batter
38:32 Rahul Dravid: The Wall of Indian Cricket
40:42 Ravichandran Ashwin: The Crafty Spinner
44:14 Yashasvi Jaiswal: The Next Big Thing
49:52 Analyzing Keeper Choices: Dhoni vs. Rizwan
50:17 Selecting the 12th Man: Seamers and Strategy
52:05 Bowling Options: Vass, Shaheen, and the New Ball
53:03 The Spin Dilemma: Wrist Spinners vs. Off Spinners
54:03 The Case for Mohammed Asif: A Unique Pick
56:35 Unpicked XI: Drafting the Best of the Rest
01:00:25 Leadership Choices: Captains and Coaches
01:04:48 Final Thoughts: Team Assessments and Viewer Engagement
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Sneak peek into the fun episode drafting the finest all time Asia XI with Behram Qazi who you can catch often sharing his cricket thoughts and analysis over on@GoodAreasLive and @ProSports4K
#cricketpodcast #cricketteam #cricketpakistan #indiancricket #srilankacricket #bumrah #wasimakram #kohli #sachin
In this episode of The Reverse Sweep Show, hosts AB and SS sit down with Thanja — aka the Cape Town Cricket Queen — for an unfiltered chat on all things cricket.
From Thanja’s earliest memories of the sport to deep dives into the India-England Test series, standout performances, and predictions for the Ashes — this one has it all. We also discuss South Africa’s cricketing future, the WTC cycle, and the growing influence of the SA20 league.
Other highlights include:
Outlook for South Africa vs India Test series
Spin challenges and short-series formats
Emotional highs from South Africa’s recent ICC win
A rapid-fire round with Tanya’s personal cricket picks
Don’t miss this fun, insightful, and no-holds-barred conversation on the game.
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Exciting teaser of our special guest episode as we sit down for an unfiltered cricket chat with the charismatic Thanja, more popularly known as @CricketQueenT Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with personal stories and cricketing insights. We talk about #engvsind , #southafricacricket and much more. Stay tuned for the full episode! #CricketQueen #PodcastTeaser #TheReverseSweepShowYou can find Thanja on YouTube - @CricketQueenT as well as Instagram @cape_town_cricket_queen
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In this episode of The Reverse Sweep Show, we discuss the concept of 'golden generations' in cricket, exploring various teams that have had significant impacts on the sport. We delve into the golden generations of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and England, analyzing their successes and failures. The conversation also touches on the current Australian team and the rising potential of Afghanistan in international cricket.#cricket #goldengeneration #pakistancricket #imrankhan #sangakara #muralitharan #srilankacricket #WestIndiescricket #t20cricket #crickethistory #kohli #gayle #pollard
This conversation explores the journey of the England cricket team, focusing on their transformation from a struggling side to a dominant force in white ball cricket. It delves into the key moments, strategies, and leadership changes that led to their success, particularly highlighting the 2019 World Cup victory. The discussion also addresses the challenges faced by the team in maintaining excellence and the impact of franchise cricket on player development. Additionally, hypothetical scenarios are examined to understand the potential outcomes had certain decisions been made differently.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:07 The Rise and Fall of England's White Ball Cricket
03:03 The Hero's Journey: England's Cricket Transformation
10:51 Key Moments in England's Cricket Revolution
13:07 The 2019 World Cup: A Historic Triumph
19:38 The Decline: Challenges Facing England's Cricket
23:45 Hypotheticals: What If Scenarios in English Cricket
In this quick-fire segment, we build our ultimate Kryptonite XI — players who consistently brought their A-game against cricket's most dominant dynasties. From Tendulkar torching Australia to Travis Head silencing India, this team is built on moments that shook the giants.
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In this episode of The Reverse Sweep Show, we delve into a hypothetical XI composed of players who excelled against cricketing dynasties, exploring the significance of individual performances against dominant teams.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Match Context
01:08 Hypothetical XI Against Cricket Dynasties
03:26 Openers: Key Players Against Dynasties
06:15 Middle Order: The Heart of the Team
11:20 All-Rounders and Wicketkeepers
14:31 Bowling Lineup: The Attackers
21:16 Captaincy and Team Composition
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India had the fire, but New Zealand had the final word. The ultimate anti-dynasty story 🔁
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They weren’t dynasties. They didn’t win five trophies in a row. But when it mattered most, they broke streaks, ended dominance, and halted momentum. In this episode of The Reverse Sweep Show, we dive into the world of anti-dynasties—those gritty teams that brought down the giants of world cricket.
From Imran Khan’s Pakistan halting West Indies’ fearsome reign, to VVS Laxman’s legendary innings toppling the unbeatable Aussies, to New Zealand’s quiet and surgical takedown of India’s Test surge under Kohli & Shastri. These weren’t just upsets—they were turning points in cricket history.
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