Verbal Slogs

Episode 22: Cricket in America

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:51:00 +0000

Description: In the latest episode, Michael and I are joined by American cricket journalist, Peter Della Penna and we talk about cricket in America, the challenges faced by an associate nation, USACA's administration of the game and plenty more. In Stats Class, Michael talks about the significance of the magic number 40 has in T20s and looks at some very interesting numbers on how that number influences a win.

Panelists - Peter Della Penna, Michael Wagener and Christopher David

Episode 21: Not one big happy family!

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 13:02:00 +0000

Description: In the latest episode, Michael and I are joined by SportPulse cricket columnist, Jack Marshall and we talk about the feud between KP and the ECB. We also look at the Headingley tests, and Jack gives us his insight of the contest between the world's two best test teams. In Stats Class, Michael has a special guest - Tim Randle and they look at some very interesting numbers regarding five wicket hauls in test cricket.

Panelists - Jack Marshall, Michael Wagener, Tim Randle and Christopher David

Episode 20 - Cricket from the Caribbeans, Spain and India.

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:47:00 +0000

Description: In the latest episode of Verbal Slogs, there's plenty of cricket from all corners of the world. Co-host Michael joins the discussion from the Caribbeans and we converse about New Zealand's tour of the Windies. Special guest and Manchester lad,Jack Marshall (cricket columnist for Sportpulse) previews the big marquee series - England versus South Africa from the canary islands in Spain. We also pay homage to perhaps the greatest wicket keeper of our generation - Mark Boucher. In stats class, as usual Michael has some very interesting stats and this time he looks at a cricketing stereotype regarding fielding and shows that India are actually better fielders than Australia.

Panelists - Jack Marshall, Michael Wagener, and Christopher David

Episode 18 - The IPL, Coach hunt and the Victory Calypso

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:48:00 +0000

Description: In the latest episode of Verbal Slogs, Michael and I converse about the ongoing Indian Premier League and also about New Zealand cricket's hunt for a new coach to replace John Wright. Michael in his stats class presents something very unique about spinning bowling in West Indies cricket history and it's reemergence now.

Panelists - Michael Wagener, and Christopher David

Episode 17 - Conversations on Cricket

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:58:00 +0000

Description: In the latest episode of Verbal Slogs, Michael and I converse about the recently concluded Sri Lanka versus England test series that ended with the honours being shared and also the first test match of the Frank Worrell Trophy between West Indies and Australia. KP's switch hit, and the club versus country debate is covered in our discussion. Michael as usual presnts some numbers in Stats Class and this time he takes a look at whether teams have won matches batting first or second in T20 cricket.

Episode 16 - IPL 2012 Preview

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:25:00 +0000

Description: In this episode the lovely Shireen Dastagir (Former commentator at Pitch Invasion, and ex-podcaster for the Royal Challengers Bangalore) joins us as we take a look at the cricket carnival called Indian Premier League. We talk about the players whom we think are the ones to watch out for and also discuss the team's chances. We also give our verdicts on which four teams we think will make it to the top 4. Also Michael in his 'Stats Class' provides us with some very interesting numbers on batsmen who contribute in their team's victory with scores of 75 plus.

Panelists - Shireen Dastagir, Michael Wagener, and Christopher David

Episode 15 - Dravid's Retirement and Why Chris Martin should become a Batting Coach

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:55:00 +0000

Recorded on 16th March 2012; Duration 29 minutes.

Description: In this episode, Michael and I take a look at all the cricket that happened since our previous recording and also the cricket going on right now. We review the Commonweath Bank Triseries, and the South Africa versus New Zealand series and pay homage to Rahul Dravid. Michael comes up with a bizarre suggestion during his stats class saying Chris Martin should become a batting coach and as usual backs it up with some very interesting stats.

Panelists - Michael Wagener, and Christopher David

Episode 14 - The First Episode of 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:19:00 +0000

Recorded on 31st January 2012; Duration 33 minutes.

Description: In the first episode of the new year, Michael and I take a look at all the cricket that happened in the past month and also the cricket going on right now. We review India's horror test series and Sri Lanka's tour of South Africa. Also we talk on the Zimbabwe - New Zealand series and our surprise about England's performance against Pakistan. Michael as usual presents us some interesting stats in his stats class.

Panelists - Michael Wagener, and Christopher David

Episode 13 - The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:31:00 +0000

Description: The special year end episode of Verbal Slogs where a panel known as the League of Extraodinary Gentlemen consisting of 'Aussie' Ian Reid (The Baggy Green Blog), Jenin Devadass (an Indian cricket fan stuck in Japan), Shashank Kishore (an ESPN-Star correspondent), Michael Wagener (Statistics teacher and co-host) and Christopher David (host) look back at the cricket in the year 2011 and also talk about things to look forward in the upcoming year. This is one special episode you just don't want to miss.

Episode 12 - The Border - Gavaskar Series Preview

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:36:00 +0000

Description: In this episode, Ian Reid of The Baggy Green Blog joins Michael and me to preview the Border - Gavaskar series between India and Australia and also review the recently concluded test series between Australia and New Zealand. As usual in stats class, Michael presents some very interesting figures.

Panelists - Ian Reid, Michael Wagener, and Christopher David

Episode 11 - A Long Discussion

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:49:00 +0000

Description: In this episode Michael and I have a long discussion on the spot-fixing scandal and how the ICC can fight the menace. We also talk about the tragic loss of Peter Roebuck and discuss about Ponting's future in the Australian team. We also look forward to Tendulkar's elusive 100th century and Michael does a little rant about Mickey Arthur being appointed as the next coach of the Australian team. Stats class as usual comes up with some very interesting stats and figures in cricket.

Panelists - Michael Wagener, and Christopher David

Episode 10 - India, England and the CLT20

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:39:00 +0000

Description: In this episode David Siddall of World Cricket Watch joins Michael and me where we look at the ongoing India vs. England ODI series and give our predictions on that. We also talk on the recently concluded CLT20 and discuss on the KP saga, and India's spin worries with Harbhajan. Michael as usual presents us with some very interesting stats in his 'Statics Class' segment.

Panelists - David Sidall, Michael Wagener, and Christopher David

Episode 9 - CLT20, India's Uneventful Tour and Shakib

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:33:00 +0000

Description: In this episode Michael as usual presents us some very unique stats in Statistic Class where we look at the CLT20 so far and also at Shakib Al Hasan - who was recently sacked as captain of the Bangladesh team. Then we discuss in the main part of the pod, on India's ill fated English tour and Michael shares his grievances with the Auckland Aces team as they crash out of the CLT20.

Panelists - Michael Wagener, and Christopher David

Episode 8 - Discussions on England & Australia

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:26:00 +0000

In this episode Michael as usual presents us some very unique stats in Statistic Class and after that we discuss the recently concluded India versus England test series and the road ahead for England. We also look at the various changes in the Australian cricket administration with the Argus' report and finally end the episode by discussing on Pakistan's latest search for a new coach.

Panelists - Michael Wagener, and Christopher David

Episode 7 - Discussions on test cricket from an Anglo-Indo-Kiwi perspective

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:43:00 +0000

In the seventh episode of Verbal Slogs, Michael Wagener presents some interesting test stats in his 'Stats Class' as David Siddall a writer at World Cricket Watch and host of the One Hand One Bounce Podcast joins us in the discussion as we talk about the England versus India test series and see who really is the number one test team in the world.

Panelists - Michael Wagener, David Siddall and Christopher David

Episode 6 - A few changes

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:49:00 +0000

In this episode, the Verbal Slogs podcast undergoes a couple of changes as Michael Wagener joins me as the co - host of the podcast. Michael discusses about two players who have been having it against their cricket boards in his newly christened segment called Statistic Class. In the discussion we discuss about the various decisions made by the ICC in the annual meet, the West Indies - India test series and the England - Sri Lanka ODI series. Also we look at Kumar Sangakara and his spirit of cricket lecture.

Panelists - Michael Wagener and Christopher David

Episode 5 - Technology and Changes within New Zealand

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:52:00 +0000

In this episode, Michael Wagener and I look at the Simon Katich axing and Michael presents some stats on just how succesful he has been for Australia. We also look at the DRS debate and the BCCI stance against it and discuss the various changes in New Zealand Cricket. Also on the show is why we feel Ross Taylor is the man for the job and previews for the India - West Indies tests and Sri Lanka - England ODI series.

Panelists - Michael Wagener and Christopher David

Episode 4 - Stats, IPL and the PCB Crisis

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:18:00 +0000

In this episode, Michael Wagener joins me from New Zealand to talk about some pretty interesting statistics. Also Karthik Kannan joins the discussion on the IPL - where we look at some star players and the teams, the crisis in Pakistan, and the India's tour of West Indies and Sri Lanka's tour of England. Also we discuss breifly about South Africa's new coaches and captain.

Panelists - Michael Wagener, Karthik Kannan, and Christopher David

Episode 3 - A Look into Cricket's Future

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Fri, 20 May 2011 15:59:00 +0000

In this edition, I am joined by Karthik Kannan, a freelance cricket journalist from Chennai. In this episode we discuss the International Cricket Committee’s recommendations, the use of technology such as the DRS in cricket. We also take a look at India’s next few years with a new coach in Duncan Fletcher and the years after the retirement of greats such as Dravid, Laxman, and Tendulkar. A little dab of the IPL is also present in it.

Panelists - Christopher Poshin David and Karthik Kannan.

Episode 2 - The IPL Affair

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:08:00 +0000

In the second episode I am joined by Aneesh Surender and Radio Sandeep. Both of them are very much an integral part of the IPL and know it's workings inside out. In this episode we talk about the mixed IPL teams and whether the franchisees forgot about the 'loyalty factor'. Also we discuss whether there is too much cricket, and if it's possible to have a separate window for the IPL in the international calender. Also the club versus country debate rages and finally we give our predictions for the playoffs.

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Panelists - Christopher Poshin David, Aneesh Surender and Sandeep Sathyanarayan.

Episode 1 - The Debut

noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:17:00 +0000

In the very first episode, I am joined by Deepak Balamurali from Chennai (he blogged some guest posts on Poshin's World). In this episode, we discuss about the ICC's decision to cut the associate nations from the next two World Cups, and how IPL season 4 is coping up in regards with viewer-ship, fan interest, and quality of cricket wise compared to the previous edition of the IPL. And finally we give our verdicts for the IPL teams that we believe will make it to the playoffs.

Panelists - Christopher Poshin David and Deepak Balamurali.