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Express Sports is your one-stop shop for everything that is significant in sports. Tune in for freewheeling interviews of athletes and sharp analyses by our experienced sports reporters.
Express SportsExpress Sports is your one-stop shop for everything that is significant in sports. Tune in for freewheeling interviews of athletes and sharp analyses by our experienced sports reporters.
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192
March 12, 2022
Game Time: India’s Davis Cup prospects, and why grass mattersSubscriber Only
In this episode, hosts Gaurav Bhatt and Mihir Vasavda speak about the format change of the Davis Cup, how the material of the court affects the outcome of the match, and, as part of their...
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191
March 5, 2022
Game Time: Mapping Praggnanandhaa’s rise in Indian chessSubscriber Only
Discussing Praggnanandhaa's latest win against Magnus Carlsen, his achievements so far, and his future prospects in the world of chess.
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190
February 26, 2022
Game Time: Threats to Saha, and the sportsmen-journalist relationshipSubscriber Only
Hosts Gaurav Bhatt and Mihir Vasavda are joined by Indian Express’ Devendra Pandey to talk about the Wriddhiman Saha controversy, and the relationship between sportsmen and journalists.
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189
February 19, 2022
Game Time: The doping scandal of Kamila Valieva, the 15 years old skating starSubscriber Only
Discussing the controversy around the Olympic doping scandal of skating star Kamila Valieva, and the questions it has raised.
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188
February 12, 2022
Game Time: What the ODI format has meant for Indian cricketSubscriber Only
We take a look back at India’s ODI performances over the years, and discuss what the format has meant for Indian cricket.
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187
February 5, 2022
Game Time: The Tsitsipas ‘sting operation’ and illegal coaching in TennisSubscriber Only
Discussing the Tsitsipas-Medvedev 'sting operation' and what should be done about illegal coaching in Tennis.
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186
January 31, 2022
Express Delivery: Rafael Nadal’s 21st title & how he made history at Aus OpenSubscriber Only
Hosts Mihir Vasavda and Gaurav Bhatt discuss Rafael Nadal’s historic comeback win in the Australian Open final, the 21st Grand Slam title and what it means for his legacy, and why Melbourne Park was the...
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185
January 29, 2022
Game Time: Uncovering cricket with veteran journalist Pradeep MagazineSubscriber Only
Veteran journalist Pradeep Magazine talks about his book ‘Not Just Cricket’, Kohli’s captaincy, the insular nature of Cricket, his love for commentary, and facing off against Kapil Dev.
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184
January 22, 2022
Game Time: How the Djokovic saga played out in AustraliaSubscriber Only
Discussing how the Djokovic fiasco played out in Australia, what the local people felt about it, and whether the Tennis superstar was treated unfairly.
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183
January 15, 2022
Express Delivery: India’s Test series defeat in South AfricaSubscriber Only
Before Team India lost the series to South Africa on Day 4 of the Cape Town Test, they lost their heads on Day 3. Gaurav and Mihir discuss Virat Kohli and Co’s reaction to perceived...
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182
January 8, 2022
Game Time: How everything went wrong for Djokovic … againSubscriber Only
Why Novak Djokovic has been detained in Australia, and the 'medical exemption' that got him into trouble.
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181
January 1, 2022
Game Time: Kohli, Pujara, Rahane – India’s middle order crisisSubscriber Only
Host Mihir Vasavda is joined by Indian Express cricket writer Abhishek Purohit to discuss India's middle order crisis, and the possible reasons behind it.
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180
December 25, 2021
Game Time: The Indian Express sports team looks back at 2021Subscriber Only
In this year’s final episode of Game Time, the entire Indian Express sports team takes a look back at 2021, and share their favorite sports moments of the year.
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179
December 18, 2021
Game Time: The questions that Virat Kohli’s press conference has raisedSubscriber Only
The significance of Virat Kohli’s latest comments, the highlights of his stint as the captain, and what the BCCI didn’t expect.
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178
December 11, 2021
Game Time: Why replacing Kohli with Rohit Sharma was a bold but harsh moveSubscriber Only
This week on Game Time, discussing why BCCI replaced Virat Kohli with Rohit Sharma, and the changes that this might lead to.
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177
December 4, 2021
Game Time: Inside Haryana’s Little Finland of Javelin throwersSubscriber Only
A small nondescript village in Haryana that is training national medal winning Javelin throwers out of an abandoned chicken farm turned cow shed.
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176
November 27, 2021
Game Time: The Azeem Rafiq case, and the journalist who got him to open upSubscriber Only
Indian Express' Chief cricket writer Sriram Veera talks to George Dobell, the journalist who got the former cricketer Azeem Rafiq to open about the racism he faced at the Yorkshire county club.
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175
November 20, 2021
Game Time: Rafiq’s racism allegations, and Shuai’s sexual assault claimsSubscriber Only
Discussing the allegations of racism leveled by the former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq, and the disappearance of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai.
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174
November 13, 2021
Game Time: What Ravi Shastri has meant for India’s cricket teamSubscriber Only
Indian Express’ Chief cricket writer Sriram Veera talks about Ravi Shastri’s tenure as India’s head coach.
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173
November 6, 2021
World Cup Locker Room: After blitz vs Scotland, Indian hopes in Afghan handsSubscriber Only
Shamik Chakrabarty joins Gaurav Bhatt to discuss the scenarios, Scotland's feel-good story at this tournament and Afghanistan's chances against New Zealand.
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172
November 4, 2021
World Cup Locker Room: India hope against hope after win vs AfghanistanSubscriber Only
India opened their account at the ongoing T20 World Cup and, at least mathematically, kept themselves in contention with a 66-run win against Afghanistan. Shamik Chakrabarty joins hosts Gaurav Bhatt and Mihir Vasavda to discuss...
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171
November 1, 2021
World Cup Locker Room: End of the road for India after loss to New Zealand?Subscriber Only
Shamik Chakrabarty joins hosts Gaurav Bhatt and Mihir Vasavda to discuss the body language of Virat Kohli and Co, the selection and combination issues as well as the road ahead.
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170
October 30, 2021
Game Time: IPL goes global, de Kock’s stand, and Shami’s trollingSubscriber Only
Discussing the latest IPL auctions, why Quinton de Kock refused to take the knee, and the trolling against Mohammed Shami.
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169
October 25, 2021
World Cup Locker Room: How India’s heavy loss to Pakistan played out in DubaiSubscriber Only
Discussing Pakistan's 10-wicket win over India, Virat Kohli's innings, and the team combinations.
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168
October 23, 2021
Game Time: Why it’s okay to support the Pakistan cricket teamSubscriber Only
Everything you need to know before you watch the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match tomorrow.