Express Sports
Sports
About
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.
Episodes
- IPL: Why BCCI is worried about unauthorised people entering dugouts
Host Mihir Vasavda and cricket expert Venkata Krishna B discuss the BCCI's concerns over unauthorised people in IPL dugouts. Venkata clarifies the protocols, violations, and the reasons behind the board's alarm.
- Tall expectations: The rise of India's badminton star Ayush Shetty
This episode of Express Sports features Shivani Naik discussing the rise of Indian badminton player Ayush Shetty. She analyzes his playing style and potential impact on Indian badminton.
- Does Carlsen have a beef with Gukesh?
This episode features hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discussing Magnus Carlsen’s critical remarks regarding Gukesh’s understanding of chess. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Gukesh and Sindarov, who are set to compete for…
- What Vaishali’s Candidates win means for Indian women in chess
This episode of Express Sports explores R. Vaishali's journey to becoming a World Championship challenger from India. It examines the impact of her success on Indian women in chess.
- The rise and rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
This episode of Express Sports focuses on the rise of teenage IPL star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The hosts analyze his early career, technique, mindset, and the importance of nurturing young talent.
- Italy misses FIFA World Cup again: A dynasty in decline
This episode of Express Sports features Vinayakk, Mihir, and Shashank Nair discussing Italy's FIFA World Cup qualification failure and the decline of sports dynasties. They also address World Cup prices and anticipated storylines for the 4…
- What did discrimination cost Laxman Sivaramakrishnan?
This episode of Express Sports explores Laxman Sivaramakrishnan’s cricketing career. It discusses his early promise, his journey, and experiences with discrimination. Venkata Krishna B joins Vinayakk Mohanarangan to discuss his story.
- A year of painful transition for Indian hockey
Hosts Vinayakk and Mihir are joined by Siddharth Pandey to discuss the Indian hockey teams. They analyze the men's team's recent losses and the women's team's rebuilding phase.
- Lakshya Sen's All England run decoded
The Indian Express’ badminton expert, Shivani Naik, joins hosts Vinayakk and Amit to discuss Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen's performance, reaching the final of the All England tournament.
- T20 World Cup: India lift trophy again, strengthen global hold
India won the T20 World Cup, defeating New Zealand. This episode of Express Sports discusses how India achieved this victory and the implications for Indian cricket.
- T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson, from sidelines to limelight
Amit and Mihir are joined by cricket expert Venkata Krishna B to discuss India's path to the T20 World Cup semifinal. They review Sanju Samson's knock against the West Indies, analyze Jasprit Bumrah, and preview the semifinals.
- Underdog stories: Emerging nations put the world in World Cup
This episode of Express Sports features Amit, Vinayakk, and Mihir discussing underdog stories from the T20 World Cup, highlighting teams like Zimbabwe and the enthusiasm of Nepal fans. They also preview the upcoming Super 8s stage of the t…
- India-Pakistan remains a overhyped rivalry
This episode of Express Sports features Vinayakk and Amit discussing the India vs Pakistan cricket match in Colombo. Venkata Krishna, who attended the game, provides additional insights.
- T20 World Cup: Are we experiencing big-tournament fatigue?
The Express Sports team previews the T20 World Cup. They discuss tournament fatigue, India's batting lineup, and other storylines, including a Pakistani spinner.
- How toxic air is impacting India's athletes
This episode of Express Sports, with hosts Amit and Mihir, discusses how toxic air and searing summers in the National Capital Region are impacting Indian athletes and their training. The discussion highlights the concerns of international…
- Bangladesh thrown out of ICC World T20
Hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss Bangladesh's withdrawal from the T20 World Cup, exploring the reasons behind the decision and its potential effects on cricketing relations between the involved nations.
- S*it hits the roof at India Open badminton
This episode of Express Sports features hosts Vinayakk and Mihir discussing the off-court incidents and India's performance at the India Open badminton tournament.
- Inside the Indian football turmoil
This episode of Express Sports discusses the crisis in Indian football, where players are facing pay cuts due to a lack of broadcasters and investors. Vinayakk, Mihir, and Shashank Nair explore the reasons behind the sport's struggles.
- The Indian Express newsroom's top sporting moments of 2025
This episode features journalists and editors from The Indian Express newsroom sharing their most memorable sporting moments of 2025, including iconic wins, unforgettable matches, and personal favorites that sparked joy, debate, or disbeli…
- How Olympics turned into a billion-dollar behemoth & India's pitch
This episode features Michael Payne, former marketing director of the International Olympic Committee, discussing the commercialization of the Olympics. He also provides insights on India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics.
- How Puducherry became a shortcut to Indian cricket’s big leagues
Host Mihir Vasavda speaks to Lalith Kalidas about his investigation into how Puducherry has become a pathway to Indian cricket's elite leagues. They discuss how players bypass residency rules through fraudulent means and the factors that a…
- How an Indian athlete landed in Kenyan jail
This episode of Express Sports discusses Indian long-distance runner Aman Malik, who was sentenced to three years in jail in Kenya due to a doping scandal. The hosts and Nihal Koshie explore Malik's journey and the broader issue of perform…
- L Balaji on India's Test cricket crisis
Former Indian cricketer L. Balaji analyzes India's 2-0 Test series loss to South Africa. He discusses the pace-bowling department's challenges and offers perspectives on the team's performance with Mihir Vasavda and Venkata Krishna B.
- What happened to Indian stars at Chess World Cup
This episode of Express Sports discusses the performance of Indian chess players Gukesh, Pragg, and Arjun Erigaisi at the FIDE World Cup in Goa, where they did not reach the semi-finals.
- Sidelines to spotlight: Tracing the journey of women's cricket with Ananya Upendran
Ananya Upendran, former Hyderabad and India A player, and Program Lead at GoSports Foundation for the Equal Hue program, joins Vinayakk and Mihir to discuss the journey of Indian women's cricket.
- Sacrifices, trials and tribulations behind India's Cricket World Cup triumph
In this episode, hosts Vinayakk Mohanarangan and Mihir Vasavda discuss the Indian women's cricket team's Cricket World Cup triumph. They cover the team's campaign, the players' journeys, and the potential impact on women's cricket in India.
- A chess star’s death lands former world champion in trouble
This episode of Express Sports discusses the death of chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, the controversy involving Vladimir Kramnik, and the broader issue of cheating in chess. Hosts Mihir Vasavda, Amit Kamath, and Mayank Chaudhary explo…
- Shubman Gill takes charge, Rohit and Kohli under spotlight
This episode of Express Sports features a discussion between Venkata Krishna B and Amit Kamath about Shubman Gill's captaincy. They also talk about the future careers of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
- India vs Pak farce: Handshakes, crashing jets, and a missing trophy
This episode of Game Time features hosts Amit Kamath, Vinayakk Mohanarangan, and Mihir Vasavda discussing the breakdown of cricketing relations between India and Pakistan, including player actions and the Asian Cricket Council chairman. Th…
- Women’s World Cup in India: Is it Harmanpreet Kaur & Co’s chance to shine finally?
This episode of Express Sports discusses the ICC Women's World Cup in India. Amit Kamath, Vinayakk Mohanarangan, and Venkata Krishna B analyze the tournament and the Indian team's chances.
- Neeraj Chopra's 7-yr podium streak ends, what next for India's javelin ace?
This episode of Express Sports discusses Neeraj Chopra's eighth-place finish at the Athletics World Championships, analyzing reasons for his performance and potential for recovery. It also covers Sachin Yadav's fourth-place finish.
- India vs Pakistan, sport vs sentiment
Hosts Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavada are joined by Sandip G to discuss the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match, including the debate over sporting ties and the pre-match atmosphere in Dubai. India is favored to win the match.
- Four years after Olympic gold, Neeraj Chopra returns to Tokyo
This episode of Express Sports focuses on Neeraj Chopra's return to Tokyo for the World Athletics Championships, four years after his Olympic gold. It covers his journey, the challenges he faced, and the impact of his win on javelin in Ind…
- Satwik-Chirag overcome personal setbacks for World Championship medal, Sindhu surprises
This episode of Express Sports reviews the Badminton World Championships. Hosts Vinayakk Mohanarangan, Shivani Naik, and Mihir Vasavda discuss medal winners, individual performances, and overall results.
- Game Time: How China’s taste for pork sparked a shuttlecock crisis in India
This episode discusses how China’s demand for pork has led to a shuttlecock crisis in India, affecting badminton academies. The conversation includes an appeal for Indians to consume more duck meat.
- Game Time: The Jasprit Bumrah question and India's bowling depth
This episode of Game Time features hosts Amit Kamath, Mihir Vasavda, and Vinayakk Mohanarangan joined by Sandip G to discuss Jasprit Bumrah's tour availability and India's pace bowling talent pool.
- Game Time: Experiencing the India-England series from the press box
Sandeep Dwivedi, sports editor for The Indian Express, talks about his experiences covering the India-England series, also known as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, from the press box within five different stadiums in England.
- Game Time: Why Divya Deshmukh's win is a big deal for Indian chess
This episode of Game Time explores Divya Deshmukh's recent victory in chess and its significance for Indian women's chess. The hosts discuss the evolving landscape of the sport and a potential shift in dominance from Chinese players to Ind…
- Game Time: Rishabh Pant's injury and the substitute question in cricket
Vinayakk and Mihir are joined by Venkata Krishna B to discuss Rishabh Pant’s performance in the fourth Test against England. They also consider whether cricket should adopt more flexible substitution rules.
- Game Time: National coach Deepali Deshpande decodes what shooting's new rules mean for Indians
In this episode, Deepali Deshpande, national coach and former Indian shooter, discusses the International Shooting Sport Federation's (ISSF) new rules for 2026 and their implications for the future of rifle shooting in India. She joins hos…
- Game Time: India's batting collapses and sturdy bowling
This episode features hosts Vinayakk, Amit, and Mihir discussing India's batting collapses and the performance of Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj during the first three Tests of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
- Game Time Special: Former coach Sjoerd Marijne on Indian Women's Hockey
In this episode, former Indian women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne joins hosts Amit Kamath, Vinayakk Mohanarangan, and Mihir Vasavda. He discusses the team's recent performance, insights from other nations, and potential strategies for the…
- Talking track: Neeraj Chopra, Gout Gout, and Faith Kipyegon
Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss various athletics topics. They cover Neeraj Chopra's NC Classic, sprinter Gout Gout, and Faith Kipyegon's attempt to run a mile in under 4 minutes.
- Game India: Indian Test cricket's Shubman Gill era begins
This episode of Express Sports features hosts Amit Kamath, Vinayakk Mohanarangan, and Mihir Vasavda. They discuss the start of the five-Test series between India and England and the beginning of a new era in Indian Test cricket.
- Game Time: How serious is Indian badminton’s current slump?
This episode of Game Time from Express Sports explores the current slump in Indian badminton. The hosts and their guest discuss the performance of singles players, the potential in doubles, and the need for patience during this transition.
- Game Time: Decoding the Magnus mindset, and the slam heard around the world
This episode of Game Time features hosts Mihir Vasavada and Amit Kamath. They discuss Magnus Carlsen's reaction to his loss against D. Gukesh at the Norway Chess Championship.
- Game Time: How Madhya Pradesh became India's cricket central
This episode of Express Sports, with hosts Vinayak Mohanarangan and Mihir Vasavda, discusses Madhya Pradesh's rise as a cricket hub. Featuring Sandip G, the conversation explores how the state has produced players for the IPL and shares in…
- Game Time: Shubman Gill era dawns on Indian Test team
This episode of Express Sports discusses the transition of the Indian Test team into a new era with Shubman Gill as captain and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Experts Mihir Vasavda,…
- Game Time: What breaching 90ms means for Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra achieved a 90.23m throw at the Doha Diamond League, marking a personal best and entry into the 90m club. This episode explores the significance of this milestone for Chopra and the sport of javelin.
- Game Time: When will the suspended IPL resume?
This episode of Express Sports discusses the suspension of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) due to India-Pakistan tensions. It covers the BCCI's decision to put the IPL on hold and their plans to extend the tournamen…