Episodes
On this week's podcast episode, DJ and Ashwin preview the upcoming Border Gavaskar trophy as Team India look for some positive results after a difficult 0-3 home test loss to New Zealand.  With Rohit Sharma missing out on the first test in Perth, can India pull off a miracle under Bumrah's captaincy, despite missing key players in the eleven like Shubman Gill and Mohammad Shami? #AusvInd #BGT #Cricket
Published 11/18/24
On this week’s episode we discuss the going #SAvInd T20 series and India’s preparations before the first #AusvInd test at Perth
Published 11/11/24
On this week's podcast episode, it is a full house as we talk about India's 0-3 home test series loss to New Zealand. This is the first time India has ever been clean swept in a home test series (of more than 2 tests). We will analyse what went wrong for Team India in a series which was to cement their position in the #WTCFinal and will look ahead to what changes are needed to get things back on track. We will try and answer the big question - is it all change for the test side and do we need...
Published 11/04/24
On this week’s episode we discuss the second #IndvNZ test at Pune, where New Zealand led by Mitchell Santner’s 13 wickets snapped India’s 12 year test series winning streak at home (India won an unprecedented 18 test series at home since 2012). We discuss the Washington Sundar selection, the Indian batting collapse, Rishabh Pant’s run out and India’s top order issues. We also discuss Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, Virat Kohli’s future and look ahead to the third test and beyond.
Published 10/28/24
On this week's episode, we talk about 46 all out, India's second innings recovery and collapse and then finally India's first test loss to New Zealand since 1988. We also talk Sarfaraz Khan's maiden test match hundred, Rishabh Pant's 99, his 107 metre six off Tim Southee, India's big collapse and New Zealand's canter home. Finally, we preview the second #INDVNZ test and congratulate the White Ferns on their #WWT20 victory.
Published 10/21/24
It’s a full house on the podcast this week as we discuss the #IndvBan T20 series which India has swept 3-0. We also discuss briefly #PakvEng and preview the upcoming #IndvNz test series.
Published 10/14/24
A quick episode to discuss the second #IndvBan test match at Kanpur where Rohit Sharma’s India broke team batting records and won the test within the two and a half days of play that was possible. We discuss how the #WTCFinal may have influenced India’s approach to the test and also discuss the latest #IPLAuction changes and retention rules.
Published 10/02/24
On this episode Ashwin and DJ talk all things #IndvBan at Chennai - top order fragility, another miraculous rescue act from Jadeja and Ashwin, brilliant Bumrah wickets, Gill and Pant hundreds, another Ashwin five-for and much more
Published 09/23/24
The Edges and Sledges crew is back after a short break as India's Men's side returns to playing international cricket! After a few weeks off, as Bangladesh's tour of India begins with 2 tests, Varun and Ashwin get together to preview the squad, their playing 11 predictions and impact of Duleep Trophy performances on the upcoming tests. #IndvBan #IndvsBan #IndvBD #IndvsBD
Published 09/16/24
It’s a full house as we analyse the recently concluded #SLvInd ODI series. India lost 0-2 to stumble to their first ODI series loss against Sri Lanka since 1997.
Published 08/12/24
This week we discuss India’s tour of Sri Lanka as India tie both the third T20I and the first ODI while a loss in the second ODI sees them facing a first ODI series loss against Sri Lanka since 1997. Can Rohit Sharma’s men prevent the #IndvSL series loss?
Published 08/05/24
In this episode, Ashwin and Varun discuss India's win in the the #SLvIND T20 series by winning the first 2 of the 3 games including a rain-shortened one. They talk about SKY's captaincy, Riyan Parag and Rishabh Pant's scratchy innings. They also cover the Sri Lanka Women's thrilling win over India as both undefeated teams made the finals of the Asia Cup, but India despite being 7 time Asia Cup winners, came up short in the finals this year.
Published 07/30/24
On the first episode after India’s T20 World Cup win, Ashwin and DJ discuss the #ZIMvIND series (briefly) and preview the #SLvIND T20 series (at length). We talk about SKY as captain instead of Hardik and some of the big names missing out.
Published 07/23/24
In this episode of the Edges and Sledges Cricket podcast, the hosts discuss India's victory in the #t20worldcup2024 . They reflect on the long wait for an ICC trophy win, the team's unbeaten run to the final, and the significance of this victory. They also analyse the team's performance, the impact of the conditions, and the contributions of individual players. The hosts discuss key moments in the final match and the importance of batting first. They highlight Axar Patel's crucial knock his...
Published 07/01/24
This week Ashwin and Varun react to #IndvAus and Afghanistan's dramatic victory of Bangladesh #afgvban to qualify for the Semi Finals of the #T20WorldCup2024 for the first time EVER. We discuss the other games of the week, all the big hits and misses , the highlights and a preview of the Semi Finals. #IndvPak #IndvsPak #IndvEng #Cricket
Published 06/26/24
This week Ashwin and DJ discuss India’s win over the USA and wrap all the other big news of the #T20WorldCup2024 league stage. India take on Afghanistan on Thursday plus a preview of the super eights and knock-out stages.
Published 06/17/24
This week Ashwin and DJ react #IndvPak and India's win over Pakistan at New York in the #T20WorldCup2024. We discuss the other games of the week, all the big hits and misses , the highlights and the upsets we didn't see coming (yes #USAvPAK). 
Published 06/10/24
Ashwin and Varun preview the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 being hosted in the USA and West Indies as it kicks off. Join them as they talk through predictions of which teams will make the Super 8 and Semi-Finals, as well as an in-depth review of Team India's Playing 11 for the first match against Ireland on June 5th.#T20WorldCup #INDvIRE #Cricket
Published 06/07/24
The Edges and Sledges Cricket Podcast discusses the conclusion of IPL 2024, highlighting the performance of teams and players. They also engage in a lighthearted discussion to create the 'Bakwaskar 11' - a comical selection of the worst-performing players in the tournament. The conversation covers the selection of players for a cricket team, the performance of individual players, and the potential future of certain players and coaches. It also delves into the fantasy league results and...
Published 05/28/24
This week Ashwin and Varun review the final week of the group stages of #IPL2024 that saw an incredible #RCBvsCSK game, the RCB team winning 6 in a row to qualify and the heartbreak of CSK and MS Dhoni getting eliminated from IPL 2024. The 4 playoff teams are now determined and in 1 week we will crown an IPL 2024 Champion!
Published 05/19/24
This week Ashwin and DJ review the seventh week of #IPL2024 that saw KKR officially qualified, Mumbai and Punjab officially eliminated, and 5 teams fighting for the remaining playoff spots as the IPL group stages come to a close.
Published 05/13/24
This week Ashwin and DJ review the sixth week of #IPL2024 and all the winners and losers of Team India’s 2024 World Cup squad. #T20WorldCup2024
Published 05/06/24
Ashwin and DJ discuss week five of #IPL2024 including the five centurions - Jaiswal, Stoinis, Ruturaj, Jonny Bairstow and Will Jacks . We discuss the record breaking chase by Punjab Kings, Kohli’s matchwinning/matchlosing fifties and India’s T20 selection, particularly around the wicket keeper.
Published 04/29/24
On this week’s episode Varun and DJ go through all the highs and lows of week four of #IPL2024.  From Rinku’s broken bat to RCB’s elimination, we cover all the big news of the week and also discuss our predictions for India’s 2024 T20 World Cup squad.
Published 04/23/24