37 episodes

Isa Guha and Aatif Nawaz talk cricket with a British-Asian spin.
The former England bowler and the Pakistan comedian join forces to take an alternative view on the cricketing issues of the week.
They will be joined by guests representing different South Asian communities unified by a love of the game.

The Doosra BBC Radio 5 Live

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    • 4.9 • 7 Ratings

Isa Guha and Aatif Nawaz talk cricket with a British-Asian spin.
The former England bowler and the Pakistan comedian join forces to take an alternative view on the cricketing issues of the week.
They will be joined by guests representing different South Asian communities unified by a love of the game.

    TMS does the IPL: Ben Stokes Special

    TMS does the IPL: Ben Stokes Special

    England all-rounder Ben Stokes scored a brilliant unbeaten 100 to keep the qualification hopes of Rajasthan Royals alive. In an exclusive interview Stokes speaks to Isa Guha about opening the batting, his rollercoaster three years and why he wouldn’t wish quarantine on his greatest enemy, even Marlon Samuels.

    • 21 min
    TMS does the IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad special with Rashid Khan and Jonny Bairstow

    TMS does the IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad special with Rashid Khan and Jonny Bairstow

    Aatif Nawaz & Daniel Norcross reflect on an extraordinary few days at the IPL with ties, super overs and amazing performances. We also focus on Sunrisers Hyderabad as we’re joined by superstar Afghan spinner Rashid Khan and Jonny Bairstow reveals the secret of his opening partnership with Ashes rival David Warner.

    • 48 min
    TMS does the IPL: Kings XI special, including Pooran on THAT save

    TMS does the IPL: Kings XI special, including Pooran on THAT save

    Nicholas Pooran joins Aatif Nawaz and Daniel Norcross to talk through his incredible gravity-defying save over the boundary, as well as what life is like in the IPL bubble.
    Plus Sheldon Cottrell tells us why a friend’s Covid diagnosis made him take the virus so seriously, and Mandeep Singh explains the Punjabi spirit behind the team.

    • 42 min
    An IPL special with Jos Buttler and Robin Uthappa

    An IPL special with Jos Buttler and Robin Uthappa

    England World Cup winner Jos Buttler and IPL stalwart Robin Uthappa chat to the team, and we reveal your greatest IPL XI.

    • 46 min
    The Doosra: Shahid Afridi and Smriti Mandhana

    The Doosra: Shahid Afridi and Smriti Mandhana

    Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi tells us he could be playing until he's 50, whilst India Women's opener Smriti Mandhana talks about being one of the world's best.

    • 42 min
    The Doosra: Moeen Ali special

    The Doosra: Moeen Ali special

    England World Cup winner Moeen Ali joins Isa Guha, Ankur Desai and Aatif Nawaz for a fascinating chat on how he's coping with lockdown - and why he can't listen to Oasis!

    • 43 min

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