

A World Cup that had so much (and could have had so much more) - Rahul Bhattacharya interview
Nov 29, 2023
In this podcast, novelist and cricket writer Rahul Bhattacharya discusses various topics related to the World Cup. He talks about the differences between cricket writing and analysis, the influence of the BCCI on media narratives, the high ticket prices for the final, and the intense India-Pakistan rivalry. Other interesting topics include the unconventional playing style of a player, the press box experience, mixed sentiments towards the Indian cricket team, and the challenges faced by a cricket symbol from Bangladesh. The speakers also touch on harassment on social media and the desire of Indian fans to attend a cricket match in Africa.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Cricket Writing and Analysis
02:25 • 13min
Control of Narrative and Discontent of Fans
14:58 • 23min
Evolution of the India-Pakistan Rivalry
38:02 • 10min
Unconventional Cricket and Hallucinatory Play
47:34 • 27min
Press box experience and the influence of the host country
01:14:19 • 3min
Mixed Sentiments and Desires for Success in Indian Cricket
01:17:43 • 8min
The Triumphs and Trials of a Cricket Symbol
01:25:39 • 8min
Harassment and Fan Behavior on Social Media
01:33:15 • 10min