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The Last Wicket

Cricket Guys
Cricket
IPL 2025
Indian Premier League
India
Pakistan Cricket
Ravichandran Ashwin
Chennai Super Kings
Gujarat Titans
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Mumbai Indians
Delhi Capitals
Champions Trophy
Baba Azam
India National Cricket Team
The Last Dance
Indian Cricket
Madras Magic
Mohammed Siraj
Sai Sudarshan
MS Dhoni

Two US-based cricket fans are joined every episode by some of the most knowledgeable people in the game, for wide ranging conversations on everything from analytics to cricket history and everything in between.

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In this episode, Mayank engages in a profound dialogue with Abhijato Sensarma, an accomplished Cricinfo commentator and writer, as they delve into the intricacies of text commentary in cricket, particularly in the context of the Indian Premier League... more

The discourse in this episode delves into the intricate world of cricket betting, with particular emphasis on the insights from our esteemed guest, Ben Brettell. He elucidates the rational underpinnings of successful betting strategies, asserting tha... more

In this episode, we engage in a spirited IPL All-time XI Fantasy draft, featuring hosts Benny and Mayank, alongside distinguished cricket journalist Saurabh Somani. The focal point of our discussion is the intricate process of selecting an all-time I... more

In an enlightening conversation with Praatibh Surana, co-founder of the "Cricket by JB" YouTube channel, we delve into the intricacies of creating cricket content. Praatibh elucidates the pivotal role that passion and dedication play in the journey t... more

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Recent Guests

Saurabh Somani
Cricket journalist with Crick Buzz, Wisden India, Crick Infos; author
Crick Buzz, Wisden India, Crick Infos
Episode: Building an All-Time IPL XI: A Fantasy Draft Experience featuring Saurabh Somani
Praatibh Surana
Guest from Cricket by JB YouTube channel
Cricket by JB
Episode: The Art of Cricket Content: A Conversation with Praatibh Surana
Karthik Krishnaswamy
Cricket writer, ESPNcricinfo bylines
ESPNcricinfo
Episode: Reliving the Epic 2001 Kolkata Test: A Conversation with Karthik Krishnaswamy
Shubh Agarwal
Cricket writer for ESPNcricinfo, cricket.com, Circle of Cricket
Independent cricket journalism
Episode: Cricket Writing in the Digital Age: Insights from Shubh Agarwal
Edward Fitzgibbon
Cricket Strategist and Advisor
Independent cricket strategist; Substack Next Innings
Episode: Unlocking the Future of Cricket: A Conversation with Edward Fitzgibbon
Ben Brattle
Frequent returning guest on The Last Wicket
Episode: Decoding the Legacy of Cricket Coaches: A Comprehensive Discussion
Chris Britt-Searle
From The Next Test, a nonprofit focused on climate education and cricket
The Next Test
Episode: The Intersection of Cricket and Climate Change: A Discussion with Chris Britt-Searle
Sarthak Dev
Journalist covering the Women's World Cup
Lines on the Grass (Substack)
Episode: Analyzing the Ongoing Women's Cricket World Cup: Mayank and Sarthak's Perspective
Ben Brettell
A cricket writer and analyst, author of the substack CricInspo.
Episode: Dhoni Rages Against The Dying Light - An IPL Roundup

Hosts

Benny
Host of The Last Wicket
Mayank
Co-host of The Last Wicket

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • One of the better cricket pods!

    Benny and Mayank are knowledgeable hosts who don’t get in the way of their guests. This show has had amazing guests and episodes all along. Make it a habit cricket fans!

    Apple Podcasts
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    United States4 years ago

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There is a general consensus that the podcast features high-quality episodes with engaging guests, making it a must-listen for cricket fans.
Listeners appreciate the knowledgeable hosts who allow insightful discussions without overshadowing guests.

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Apple Podcasts
#182
United States/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#10
Saudi Arabia/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#34
Sweden/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#45
Ireland/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#139
India/Sports/Cricket

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Building an All-Time IPL XI: A Fantasy Draft Experience featuring Saurabh Somani
Q: What prompted you with the RCB book?
Saurabh explains that he and Shashank Kishore have been colleagues and friends for a long time, and the project grew from discussions about a book on RCB that could cover their title win after a long wait or the title defense; the book aims to capture the franchise's journey and behind-the-scenes changes including AB de Villiers' influence and backroom dynamics.
The Intricacies of Betting in Cricket: A Discussion with Ben Brettell
Q: What is the practical approach to getting started in cricket betting without risking too much?
Start small, don't bet money you can't afford to lose, and simulate bets over a couple of IPL seasons to test your strategy before using real money.
The Art of Cricket Content: A Conversation with Praatibh Surana
Q: What is your end goal and how do you envision monetization evolving beyond ad revenue?
Long-term goal is to scale beyond cricket into other domains under the Just Bhatia Media umbrella, with monetization expanding through brand partnerships, workshops, and analytics-driven services rather than relying solely on YouTube ads.
The Art of Cricket Content: A Conversation with Praatibh Surana
Q: How do you keep up with so much cricket across formats and leagues, and how do you decide what content to produce?
They track Indian cricket comprehensively, prioritize longer formats, and aim for evergreen topics while balancing timely content for present events to avoid rapid obsolescence.
The Art of Cricket Content: A Conversation with Praatibh Surana
Q: What advice would you give to people starting out today in cricket content creation?
Start with focusing on a niche, be consistent, be open to iteration, and prioritize evergreen content while using platform-specific formats to maximize reach rather than chasing quick virality.

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2. Praatibh Surana
3. Karthik Krishnaswamy
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