
Close of Play with Sanjay Murthy is your inside look at the world of cricket — in just 15 to 20 minutes. Each episode brings you candid, insightful conversations with players, broadcasters, and the people who make the game tick. Real stories, fresh perspectives, and a love of cricket at every turn.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 27 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CricketSports | |||

England lost control again on Day Three in Sydney — and it wasn’t just with the ball.
Despite moments of resistance, Australia piled on the pressure through clarity, discipline, and relentless execution, while England continued to look uncertain in ... more
England were taught another hard lesson on Day Two of the fifth Ashes Test.
Despite moments of resistance, Australia once again controlled the tempo of the game, exposing the same tactical and technical flaws that have defined England’s tour so far.... more
Are fans being short-changed by modern Test cricket?
On Day One of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, more than 45 overs were lost despite clear skies — reigniting anger among supporters who paid, travelled, and waited to watch Test cricket unfold. In ... more
Does the modern game of cricket still need the West Indies?
Once the most feared force in world cricket, West Indies now sit on the margins of the Test game — and this episode asks the uncomfortable question many fans are thinking but rarely say out... more
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