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Express Sports

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Indian Hockey
Rohan Bopanna
Badminton
Paris Olympics
Virat Kohli
Hockey India
R Ashwin
D Gukesh
Indian Express
Hardik Pandya
Magnus Carlsen
Rohit Sharma
IPL
Ranji Trophy
Tennis
Janneke Schopman
Indian Chess
Candidates Tournament
World Chess Championship
BCCI

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.

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Recently, some of the top Indian footballers made a heartfelt appeal to solve the crisis engulfing the domestic game. There are no broadcasters and no investors willing to put their money in Indian football - and now, the players are staring at a pay... more

As the year comes to a close, we wrap up 2025 with a special year-ender episode. In this edition, we speak to journalists and editors from The Indian Express newsroom, not from the sports desk, about the sporting moments that stayed with them this ye... more

This week, Amit and Mihir are joined by a special guest, Michael Payne. Widely credited as the architect of the modern sports marketing model, Payne offers a ring-side view into some of the biggest Olympic deals and explains how the mega-event was tr... more

This week on the show, host Mihir Vasavda speaks to The Indian Express’ Lalith Kalidas about his investigation into how Puducherry has become a backdoor into Indian cricket’s elite leagues. They discuss how fake addresses, eligibility papers, and a p... more

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Michael Payne
Former IOC Marketing Director and author
Episode: How Olympics turned into a billion-dollar behemoth & India's pitch
Laxmipati Balaji
Former Indian cricketer, commentator, and coach
Episode: L Balaji on India's Test cricket crisis
Ananya Upendran
Former Indian cricketer, now the program lead at Go Sports Foundation
Go Sports Foundation
Episode: Sidelines to spotlight: Tracing the journey of women's cricket with Ananya Upendran
Sandip G
Episode: Game Time: The Jasprit Bumrah question and India's bowling depth
Deepali Deshpande
Former Indian shooter and coach of the Indian shooting team, an expert in the field.
Indian Shooting Team
Episode: Game Time: National coach Deepali Deshpande decodes what shooting's new rules mean for Indians
Sjoerd Marijne
Former coach of the Indian women's hockey team
Episode: Game Time Special: Former coach Sjoerd Marijne on Indian Women's Hockey
Amit Kamath
Chess analyst who provides insights on Magnus Carlsen's behavior and mindset.
Episode: Game Time: Decoding the Magnus mindset, and the slam heard around the world
Sriram Veera
Sports journalist providing insights from Brisbane
Indian Express
Episode: BGT Special: Bumrah or bust again as Rohit's men struggle in Brisbane
Lalith Kalidas
Cricket analyst and guest debut on the podcast
Episode: Game Time: The significance of Sanju Samson's consecutive T20I tons

Hosts

Amit Kamath
Host of Game Time Podcast, discussing significant sports events and analysis.
Mihir Vasavda
Host of Express Sports Podcast and experienced sports journalist, providing insights and analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Fun podcast!

    Loved the discussion...very informative and funny! Good for sports fans.

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How Olympics turned into a billion-dollar behemoth & India's pitch
Q: What's the truth about sports business that might surprise people?
Michael stresses that the goal is ultimately ensuring the success of sport and creating great experiences for fans around the world.
How Olympics turned into a billion-dollar behemoth & India's pitch
Q: How hard was it to recollect the time, the place, the location, the people, the conversations from your early experiences?
Michael anecdotes that revisiting those memories came surprisingly easily, even without keeping a diary, as memories flowed back when he focused on specific moments.
Sidelines to spotlight: Tracing the journey of women's cricket with Ananya Upendran
Q: How do you view the journey of women's cricket from the 2013 World Cup to now?
It's been fascinating to see women's cricket transition from a sideshow to a celebrated sport, thanks to the performances and stories told by passionate people.
Shubman Gill takes charge, Rohit and Kohli under spotlight
Q: What is the message sent to Rohit about his non-retention as captain?
The selectors are taking a proactive approach to future planning with the World Cup in mind, recognizing that Rohit will not be around indefinitely and needs to be evaluated consistently.
Women’s World Cup in India: Is it Harmanpreet Kaur & Co’s chance to shine finally?
Q: What impact has the Women's Premier League (WPL) had on Indian cricketers?
The WPL has provided exposure to young cricketers and has helped them realize they can compete with the best globally.

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What is Express Sports about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content primarily revolves around Indian sports, with a significant focus on cricket, reflecting the passionate culture surrounding this sport in the country. Episodes cover recent incidents and analyses, highlighting personal stories of athletes, historical contexts, and the implications of major sporting events. Uniquely, the discussions not only delve into performance metrics and technical aspects of sports but also consider broader issues like doping, mental health, and the socio-political tensions entwined with sports, particularly in the context of India-Pakistan cricket rivalry. These elements likely add to the rich narrative of the sports landscape, making it appealing for listeners who appreciate both the emotional and analytical d... more

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Express Sports launched 7 years ago and published 445 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Michael Payne
2. Laxmipati Balaji
3. Ananya Upendran
4. Sandip G
5. Deepali Deshpande
6. Sjoerd Marijne
7. Amit Kamath
8. Sriram Veera

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