The Last Wicket
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.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 63 minutes
- Episodes
- 104
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
The Legacy of Cheteshwar Pujara: A Cricketer's Journey
The international retirement of Cheteshwar Pujara marks a significant milestone in the landscape of Indian cricket, as he steps away from the sport after an illustrious career that has spanned over a…
Irresistible meets Immovable: England vs India Series Wrap-Up
The conclusion of the Test series between England and India has yielded a thrilling exchange of emotions for both teams and their supporters. Hosts Benny and Mayank provide their immediate reactions,…
Cricket and the Media: A Discourse on Coverage and Responsibility
The current landscape of cricket journalism and television coverage is characterized by a significant decline in quality and depth, as discussed in our latest podcast episode. We explore how the mono…
Battle of the Wickets: England's Resilience Against India's Young Brigade
The ongoing Test series between England and India has presented a riveting spectacle of cricketing prowess, with the series currently poised at 2-1 in favor of England. This episode features a compre…
Unraveling the World Test Championship: Insights with Ben Brettell
Hosts Benny and Mayank engage in an in-depth discourse regarding the World Test Championship (WTC), welcoming back special guest Ben Brettell to lend his insights. The episode's primary focus revolve…
Rohit Sharma: A Retrospective on a Career of Unfulfilled Potential
The retirement of Rohit Sharma from Test cricket marks a significant moment in the landscape of Indian cricket, followed by Virat Kohli's own retirement. In this discourse, we explore the implication…
From Dominance to Departure: Kohli's Impact on Test Cricket
Virat Kohli's recent retirement from Test cricket marks a significant turning point in Indian cricket, and we delve into the implications of his abrupt departure from the format. In this episode, we …
Analyzing the Surprises of IPL 2025: A Deep Dive with Mayank and Abhaye
Mayank and Abhaye engage in an insightful discourse concerning the recent developments within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. They delve into team performances, highlighting the surprising traj…
The IPL 2025 Landscape: Teams in Turmoil and Rising Stars
The latest discourse on the Indian Premier League 2025 unfolds with hosts Benny and Mayank as they delve into the unexpected developments of the tournament thus far. Central to our dialogue is the di…
Dhoni Rages Against The Dying Light - An IPL Roundup
The ongoing IPL season has elicited a fervent discourse among hosts Benny and Mayank, who engage with special guest Ben Brettell to delve into the intricacies of the tournament. A salient point of di…
Sixers and Spinners: IPL 2025's Round 1 Unwrapped
Hosts Benny and Mayank delve into the exhilarating realm of IPL 2025, encapsulating the fervor of cricket enthusiasts as we reflect upon the remarkable performances witnessed in the initial matches o…
Unraveling India's Triumph: A Deep Dive into the 2025 Champions Trophy
A comprehensive analysis of the recently concluded 2025 Champions Trophy reveals the remarkable journey of Team India, culminating in their triumphant victory under the astute leadership of Rohit Sha…
Cricket's Skill Revolution: Insights from Mayank and Arnav Jain
The conversation between host Mayank and guest Arnav Jain delves into the profound transformation of cricketing skills over the past two decades, illuminating how both batting and bowling techniques …
Unveiling the Champions Trophy: Insights from Cricket Expert Gaurav Tripathi
The Champions Trophy is upon us, and in this episode, we delve into the intricacies of this prestigious tournament with a keen focus on the dynamics of the competing teams.
Host Mayank engages in a s…
Bowled Over: Celebrating Ravichandran Ashwin's Legendary Career
Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement from international cricket marks the end of an era for Indian cricket, and this episode delves deep into his illustrious career. The hosts Benny and Mayank, along wit…
Gully Gully - Behind the Scenes of the 2023 World Cup: Aditya Iyer's Memorable Stories
This podcast episode features author Aditya Iyer discussing his book, "Gully Gully," which chronicles his experiences traveling across India during the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Iyer shares captivating…
Talking Cricket Analytics with Soham Sarkhel
CricViz senior broadcast analyst Soham Sarkhel joins The Last Wicket's Mayank to discuss his journey in cricket broadcasting, his roles with HawkEye and Cricviz, the evolution of technology within th…
Checking in on Pakistan Cricket with Assad
Special guest Assad (Assad (@CoverDriveCric) / X) is back on the Last Wicket to discuss the latest happenings in Pakistan cricket and what lies ahead. We talk about the constant upheavals, flailing p…
A Peek into the Indian Cricket Team's Engine - A Data Analyst's Story
Himanish is back to talk about his brief foray into working with Rahul Dravid and the Indian Men's Cricket team over a heady 23-month period.
Ashwin Has The Streets
The Last Wicket duo is joined by founding member of the pod - Himanish to discuss Indian spin legend Ravi Ashwin's book "I Have The Streets - A Kutty Cricket Story". We discuss what the book reveals …