21 APR 2024 · This week on the podcast, host Mihir Vasavda is joined by Indian Express’ Venkata Krishna B to discuss everything IPL, from people criticizing Virat Kohli’s strike rate, Hardik Pandya facing constant criticism, to ticket prices skyrocketing (to as high as over Rs 52,000). Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

14 APR 2024 · With nearly 100 days left until the Paris 2024 Olympics, is India ready? Will Neeraj Chopra finally throw beyond 90m? Will Saikhom Mirabai Chanu lift over 200kgs? And will Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty be able to win a medal for us? This week on Game Time, host Mihir Vasavda is joined by Indian Express' Vinayakk Mohanarangan to take stock of India's Olympic contingent. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

7 APR 2024 · Why doesn't MS Dhoni own the helicopter shot? Why is sports betting illegal in India? And why isn't the garbage cleared after an IPL match? These are just some of the curious questions that lawyer Nandan Kamath examines in his book ‘Boundary Lab’. It is the answers to these questions that end up revealing a lot about the way we view and organize the world around us. This week on Game Time, Kamath is joined by hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath to discuss the book and some of these fascinating topics. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

31 MAR 2024 · After switching from the Gujarat Titans to the Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya faced relentless booing during his team's initial match in Ahmedabad, supposedly due to feelings of betrayal from Gujarat. This hostile reception continued during the subsequent game in Hyderabad as well. As he prepares for his first match at home this Monday, it remains uncertain whether Pandya will encounter the same level of disapproval at Wankhede Stadium as he did in Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Indian Express’ Devendra Pandey and Venkata Krishna B to discuss the reasons behind this trolling and what it says about the current fan culture. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

24 MAR 2024 · Since its establishment in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has emerged as the foremost T20 cricket tournament globally, gradually overshadowing longer domestic competitions. Last month, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the wealthiest cricket board worldwide, addressed this issue by warning players against favoring IPL over domestic cricket. As a deterrent, two young players, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, were excluded from their list of central contracts for missing Ranji Trophy matches this season. A recent analysis by the Indian Express highlights the extent of this problem: out of the 165 Indian cricketers enlisted for IPL 2024, 56 didn't participate in any Ranji matches, with an additional 25 featuring in just one game. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Indian Express’ Pratyush Raj to discuss this issue and how it is affecting the sport.  Produced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

17 MAR 2024 · With the Paris Olympics just five months away, Satwik-Chirag, along with javelin champion Neeraj Chopra and boxing talent Nikhat Zareen, have sparked discussions regarding the possibility of them winning a gold at the tournament. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Indian Express' Shivani Naik to discuss the challenges ahead for the badminton duo and the current status of Indian badminton. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawa

10 MAR 2024 · Last week, after recently achieving his 500th test wicket, R Ashwin became only the 14th Indian to feature in 100 Test matches. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath are joined by Venkata Krishna B to trace his journey thus far. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

3 MAR 2024 · In less than a week, Indian hockey witnessed the departure of two key figures. First, the women’s coach Janneke Schopman resigned, stating that it was ‘very difficult’ to deal with individuals in Hockey India. Then, on Tuesday, the body’s CEO Elena Norman also resigned, citing incidents of factionalism and challenging working conditions. In this episode, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss the issues plaguing Indian hockey and how worried we should be about it. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

25 FEB 2024 · Last week, India clinched the Badminton Asia Team Championships title for the first time, whether in the men's or women's category. This achievement holds particular significance as prior to this win, India had not advanced beyond the quarterfinal stage. What makes this victory even more noteworthy is that it was spearheaded by three youngsters under the age of 21. To decipher the significance of this title, Shivani Naik and Vinayakk Mohanarangan from the Indian Express join host Amit Kamath. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

18 FEB 2024 · Last month, Rohan Bopanna became World No. 1 in the ATP men's doubles rankings with victory alongside his Australian partner Matthew Ebden at the Australian Open, becoming the oldest player to do so at 43. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath track Bopanna's remarkable career, and the lessons we can learn from it Produced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar