Ben Stokes

England all-rounder Ben Stokes scored a brilliant unbeaten 100 to keep the qualification hopes of Rajasthan Royals alive. In an exclusive interview Stokes speaks to Isa Guha about opening the batting, his rollercoaster three years and why he wouldn’t wish quarantine on his greatest enemy, even Marlon Samuels.

TMS does the IPL: Ben Stokes Special

Rashid Khan

Jonny Bairstow

Aatif Nawaz &amp; Daniel Norcross reflect on an extraordinary few days at the IPL with ties, super overs and amazing performances. We also focus on Sunrisers Hyderabad as we’re joined by superstar Afghan spinner Rashid Khan and Jonny Bairstow reveals the secret of his opening partnership with Ashes rival David Warner.

TMS does the IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad special with Rashid Khan and Jonny Bairstow

Nicholas Pooran joins Aatif Nawaz and Daniel Norcross to talk through his incredible gravity-defying save over the boundary, as well as what life is like in the IPL bubble. Plus Sheldon Cottrell tells us why a friend’s Covid diagnosis made him take the virus so seriously, and Mandeep Singh explains the Punjabi spirit behind the team.

Nicholas Pooran joins Aatif Nawaz and Daniel Norcross to talk through his incredible gravity-defying save over the boundary, as well as what life is like in the IPL bubble. Plus Sheldon Cottrell tells us why a friend’s Covid diagnosis made him take the virus so seriously, and Mandeep Singh explains the Punjabi spirit behind the team.

TMS does the IPL: Kings XI special, including Pooran on THAT save

Jos Buttler

Robin Uthappa

England World Cup winner Jos Buttler and IPL stalwart Robin Uthappa chat to the team, and we reveal your greatest IPL XI.

An IPL special with Jos Buttler and Robin Uthappa

Shahid Afridi

Smriti Mandhana

Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi tells us he could be playing until he's 50, whilst India Women's opener Smriti Mandhana talks about being one of the world's best.

The Doosra: Shahid Afridi and Smriti Mandhana

Moeen Ali

England World Cup winner Moeen Ali joins Isa Guha, Ankur Desai and Aatif Nawaz for a fascinating chat on how he's coping with lockdown - and why he can't listen to Oasis!

The Doosra: Moeen Ali special

Yuvraj Singh

India cricket legend Yuvraj Singh gives an exclusive interview to The Doosra. He tells the team about lockdown life in Delhi and his memories of his remarkable career.

The Doosra: Yuvraj Singh

Mohammad Amir

Isa Guha, Ankur Desai and Aatif Nawaz launch a new series. Special guest Mohammad Amir joins the podcast to discuss the Coronavirus crisis and its impact on cricket.

The Doosra: Mohammad Amir and Liam Livingstone

Isa, Ankur and Aatif record a special edition of the Doosra just minutes after India's semi-final exit from the Cricket World Cup at the hands of New Zealand.The team discuss the dramatic pendulum swing of the final couple of hours as well as who stood out for the Indians during the tournament and where and why it went wrong for the favourites. The team also ponder if this will be MS Dhoni's final appearance in an India shirt and the legacy of the South Asian fans at the tournament.

Isa, Ankur and Aatif record a special edition of the Doosra just minutes after India's semi-final exit from the Cricket World Cup at the hands of New Zealand. The team discuss the dramatic pendulum swing of the final couple of hours as well as who stood out for the Indians during the tournament and where and why it went wrong for the favourites. The team also ponder if this will be MS Dhoni's final appearance in an India shirt and the legacy of the South Asian fans at the tournament.

India suffer knockout blow

Ankur, Isa and Aatif reflect on the latest stories from the World Cup including the clutch of South Asian sides supporting India for the first time in history, as well as the hoo-ha around their new away kit. Isa tells us how Take That played a key role in the mood of their world cup winning dressing room and the boys try to get her to belt out some notes. One year on from the launch of the ECB’s South Asian Action plan – we check out their first ever Urban Cricket Centre aimed at boosting South Asian participation in cricket.

Ankur, Isa and Aatif reflect on the latest stories from the World Cup including the clutch of South Asian sides supporting India for the first time in history, as well as the hoo-ha around their new away kit. Isa tells us how Take That played a key role in the mood of their world cup winning dressing room and the boys try to get her to belt out some notes. One year on from the launch of the ECB’s South Asian Action plan – we check out their first ever Urban Cricket Centre aimed at boosting South Asian participation in cricket.

World Cup conspiracy theories, controversial kits, and Take That

Isa Guha and Aatif Nawaz talk cricket with a British-Asian spin.The former England bowler and the Pakistan comedian join forces to take an alternative view on the cricketing issues of the week. They will be joined by guests representing different South Asian communities unified by a love of the game.

I’m the biggest fan of the Doosra. Love Isa, Aatif, and Ankur so much

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Isa Guha and Aatif Nawaz talk cricket with a British-Asian spin. The former England bowler and the Pakistan comedian join forces to take an alternative view on the cricketing issues of the week. They will be joined by guests representing different South Asian communities unified by a love of the game.

The Doosra

Isa, Aatif and Ankur preview the World Cup chances of two South Asian powerhouses – Pakistan and India. Can the team in green add to their sole triumph which was way back in 1992? Why is Wahab Riaz back and how far can they go? The team wonder if King Kohli can replicate the heroes from yesteryear when India won the cup in England back in 1983. Ankur and Isa bump into the skipper of that side – Kapil Dev – to ask the man himself as well as the likes of World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh and a Bollywood star….

Isa, Aatif and Ankur preview the World Cup chances of two South Asian powerhouses – Pakistan and India. Can the team in green add to their sole triumph which was way back in 1992? Why is Wahab Riaz back and how far can they go? The team wonder if King Kohli can replicate the heroes from yesteryear when India won the cup in England back in 1983. Ankur and Isa bump into the skipper of that side – Kapil Dev – to ask the man himself as well as the likes of World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh and a Bollywood star….

Pakistan and Indian tournament preview and retro kits

The Doosra team look ahead to the most watched and anticipated fixture in world sport - India versus Pakistan. Does the fact that Pakistan have never beaten India in a 50 over World Cup game have any bearing and which key match ups will be the deciding factors in this massive game. Ankur and Aatif also sit down with BBC Get Inspired journalist Kal Sajad - as they discuss how big the rivalry is for British Asians and what they remember of key matches which have gone by over the years.

India vs Pakistan preview

Harsha Bhogle

Isa, Aatif (at the Edinburgh Fringe – go see his show) and Ankur pick the bones out of Edgbaston and ask if India can bounce back at Lord's? Harsha Bhogle tells us how the tourists can get back into the series as well as teaching Ankur about the roots of his name! Asian Network presenter Qasa Alom shares his love of Bangladesh cricket and why the Tigers are such a yo-yo side. The Lords Taverners tell the team about the Wicketz programme which is breaking boundaries in deprived and diverse communities thanks to the game of cricket.

India need to bounce back, Harsha Bhogle and yo-yo Bangladesh

Bollywood Cricket

Aatif, Ankur and Isa (out wedding shopping) chime about England’s Series success and what went wrong for India as well as the possible changes ahead of the Oval. Isa tells us how her wedding prep is going and discusses the wedding wonder that is Ealing Road in Wembley. They also chat about Virat Kohli and his reticence towards the 100 ball – how do we get the Indians on board? The team also take recommendations from you about the best Bollywood movies featuring Cricket.

Well played England, India – time for a change? Indian wedding shopping and Bollywood Cricket movies return!

Prithvi Shaw

Isa and Ankur welcome Aatif back from his stint in Edinburgh and the trophies and tomatoes he received on stage. The team talk about India’s new found confidence heading into the 4th Test at Southampton. There is an exclusive interview with the 18 year old Prithvi Shaw – tipped to be the heir to Tendulkar – he is in the squad for the final two Test and tells us how he copes with huge expectation and his experience of playing Cricket in England. And – we hear from listeners and their favourite Cricketing Bollywood movie reviews.

India head to the Coast with a pep in their step, and the Indian wunderkind Prithvi Shaw

With Aatif gallivanting in Istanbul….Isa and Ankur return with guest and Sri Lankan Cricket nut, Mark Machado, to discuss the historic win led by Frank Karunaratne against South Africa thanks to a superb knock from Kusal Perera. Mark fills us in on why Lankan players have such cockney-sounding first names and how the unlikely win could be the catalyst the Island needs to return to winning ways. It’s also less than 100 days to go to the World Cup – Ankur headed down to his old high school where the World Cup trophy and former England pace ace Devon Malcolm engaged with young South Asian kids who will get the chance to be involved in the showpiece event this summer.

Frank leads Lankans to history thanks to Perera, the story behind his cockney name and the Countdown to the World Cup is on….

Isa, Ankur and Aatif focus on the Women’s World T20 taking place in the Caribbean and the evolution of the tournament since its inception almost a decade ago. The team discuss who they think will make it to the final and are joined from the West Indies by former England captain Charlotte Edwards who weighs in on the controversy around the standard of umpiring so far during the competition.

Women’s World T20 special

Isa and Ankur managed to prise Aatif away from Pakistani selfie hunters at Lord’s to discuss how the South Asian sides have performed at the mid-way point of the tournament. They give their verdicts on the teams and praise Sri Lanka who caused the biggest shock of the competition so far after their win over hosts England. The team ask if the tournament finally got the spark it needed, after Afghanistan almost upstaged the Lankans performance, when they took the Indians down to the wire. After a video showed Sarfaraz Ahmed copping abuse in front of his family – the team talk social media and the abuse players cop during a tournament when results unravel.

Isa and Ankur managed to prise Aatif away from Pakistani selfie hunters at Lord’s to discuss how the South Asian sides have performed at the mid-way point of the tournament. They give their verdicts on the teams and praise Sri Lanka who caused the biggest shock of the competition so far after their win over hosts England. The team ask if the tournament finally got the spark it needed, after Afghanistan almost upstaged the Lankans performance, when they took the Indians down to the wire. After a video showed Sarfaraz Ahmed copping abuse in front of his family – the team talk social media and the abuse players cop during a tournament when results unravel.

Doosra – Malinga Magic, Afghan anguish, Shami shines & Pakistan promise.

Isa, Aatif and Ankur invade the outfield at Old Trafford and camp outside the Indian team dressing room to discuss the World Cup mega fixture where India defeated Pakistan for the 7th time out of 7 fixtures at the tournament. Aatif is consoled after the game by Bollywood megastar Ranveer Singh, and Ankur finds out from KL Rahul what tattoo he has on his right leg. The team are also joined by the members of the Indian and Pakistan fan Army’s as they come together to celebrate a wonderful occasion where British Asians came together and lit up the World Cup to create a carnival atmosphere in Manchester.

Isa, Aatif and Ankur invade the outfield at Old Trafford and camp outside the Indian team dressing room to discuss the World Cup mega fixture where India defeated Pakistan for the 7th time out of 7 fixtures at the tournament. Aatif is consoled after the game by Bollywood megastar Ranveer Singh, and Ankur finds out from KL Rahul what tattoo he has on his right leg. The team are also joined by the members of the Indian and Pakistan fan Army’s as they come together to celebrate a wonderful occasion where British Asians came together and lit up the World Cup to create a carnival atmosphere in Manchester.

India v Pakistan reaction and Bollywood star Ranveer Singh consoles Aatif

Isa re-joins Ankur and Aatif after her wedding festivities and tells us which players had to be dragged off the dancefloor and which players were secretly watching Cricket instead of the speeches.  There is some Asia Cup chat as the Sri Lankan’s continue to create their own soap opera, and after the release of Moeen Ali’s autobiography – the team discuss their favourite Cricket books. There is a look back to the ECB’s T20 City Cup which helps identify the talented young cricketers aged 16-21, who are still hoping to find a path to fulfilling their dreams of becoming a professional cricketer.

Isa re-joins Ankur and Aatif after her wedding festivities and tells us which players had to be dragged off the dancefloor and which players were secretly watching Cricket instead of the speeches. There is some Asia Cup chat as the Sri Lankan’s continue to create their own soap opera, and after the release of Moeen Ali’s autobiography – the team discuss their favourite Cricket books. There is a look back to the ECB’s T20 City Cup which helps identify the talented young cricketers aged 16-21, who are still hoping to find a path to fulfilling their dreams of becoming a professional cricketer.

Isa’s Wedding episode – plus some Asia Cup and favourite Cricket books chat

Wasim Khan

Aatif, Ankur and Isa welcome Wasim Khan for a special edition of the Doosra. The British born Pakistani is taking up one of the highest profile roles in world cricket after spending many years involved in English Cricket. He talks about the changes he wants to make, his ambitions to bring the likes of England and India to tour Pakistan, and the chats he is planning with new Prime Minister and former world cup winning captain Imran Khan. The former Leicestershire Chief Executive also talks about how close he came to succeeding Andrew Strauss as England’s Director of Cricket.The team also look ahead to India’s pursuit of history ahead of the Second Test in Perth after winning the opening game in Adelaide. Aatif dwells on Pakistan’s tantalising Series defeat to New Zealand, but is excited at the new direction Wasim Khan will take them towards.

Aatif, Ankur and Isa welcome Wasim Khan for a special edition of the Doosra. The British born Pakistani is taking up one of the highest profile roles in world cricket after spending many years involved in English Cricket. He talks about the changes he wants to make, his ambitions to bring the likes of England and India to tour Pakistan, and the chats he is planning with new Prime Minister and former world cup winning captain Imran Khan. The former Leicestershire Chief Executive also talks about how close he came to succeeding Andrew Strauss as England’s Director of Cricket. The team also look ahead to India’s pursuit of history ahead of the Second Test in Perth after winning the opening game in Adelaide. Aatif dwells on Pakistan’s tantalising Series defeat to New Zealand, but is excited at the new direction Wasim Khan will take them towards.

Doosra special with Pakistan’s new Director of Cricket Wasim Khan

World Cup winner Isa Guha, comedian and Pakistan fanatic Aatif Nawaz and Asian Network’s Ankur Desai are joined by Roushan Alam of the Bangla Cricket Podcast to discuss Pakistan’s crumbling at the hands of England in Leeds whilst also taking a look at Bangladesh who were humbled in their T20 series against Afghanistan. They also talk about the pressures of a famous name in Cricket as Arjun Tendulkar is selected for the India Under 19’s whilst also asking why Virat Kohli is the only Cricketer in Sport’s Forbes rich list – and why women are still far too under-represented. AND – Love Island – which players would you like to see coupled up on a Cricket version of the show.

World Cup winner Isa Guha, comedian and Pakistan fanatic Aatif Nawaz and Asian Network’s Ankur Desai are joined by Roushan Alam of the Bangla Cricket Podcast to discuss Pakistan’s crumbling at the hands of England in Leeds whilst also taking a look at Bangladesh who were humbled in their T20 series against Afghanistan. They also talk about the pressures of a famous name in Cricket as Arjun Tendulkar is selected for the India Under 19’s whilst also asking why Virat Kohli is the only Cricketer in Sport’s Forbes rich list – and why women are still far too under-represented. AND – Love Island – which players would you like to see coupled up on a Cricket version of the show.

What happened to Pakistan? Cricket Love Island and the son of a God

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