The Last Wicket

The Battle for Cricket's Calendar in the Brave New World

·1 hr 15 min·5 clips
The podcast debates whether cricket should prioritize growing new audiences or catering to its existing fanbase.
The hosts and guest Aryan Surana analyze the structural challenges facing international cricket, including the crowded calendar, the dominance of franchise leagues like the IPL, and the struggle to grow the game in associate nations. They debate solutions while critiquing trends like the impact player rule and scheduling priorities.

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A grounded cricket discussion about scheduling, support, and minimum wages.

The episode stays close to cricket's crowded calendar, then opens into the practical problem of how smaller boards stay afloat. With Aryan Surana in the mix, the talk turns from general concern to examples that feel concrete, especially around the FTP, Afghanistan's heavier run…

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When the calendar feels too crowded, this gives you the clearest cricket argument for making space.

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