The Doosra
BBC Radio 5 Live
Isa Guha and Aatif Nawaz talk cricket with a British-Asian spin.
The former England bowler and the Pakistan comedian join forces to take an alternative view on the cricketing issues of the week.
They will be joined by guests representing different South Asian communities unified by a love of the game.
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Top 10 The Doosra Episodes
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10/19/20 • 48 min
Aatif Nawaz & Daniel Norcross reflect on an extraordinary few days at the IPL with ties, super overs and amazing performances. We also focus on Sunrisers Hyderabad as we’re joined by superstar Afghan spinner Rashid Khan and Jonny Bairstow reveals the secret of his opening partnership with Ashes rival David Warner.
10/06/20 • 42 min
Nicholas Pooran joins Aatif Nawaz and Daniel Norcross to talk through his incredible gravity-defying save over the boundary, as well as what life is like in the IPL bubble.
Plus Sheldon Cottrell tells us why a friend’s Covid diagnosis made him take the virus so seriously, and Mandeep Singh explains the Punjabi spirit behind the team.
05/22/20 • 46 min
England World Cup winner Jos Buttler and IPL stalwart Robin Uthappa chat to the team, and we reveal your greatest IPL XI.
05/15/20 • 42 min
Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi tells us he could be playing until he's 50, whilst India Women's opener Smriti Mandhana talks about being one of the world's best.
The Doosra: Moeen Ali special
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05/08/20 • 43 min
England World Cup winner Moeen Ali joins Isa Guha, Ankur Desai and Aatif Nawaz for a fascinating chat on how he's coping with lockdown - and why he can't listen to Oasis!
The Doosra: Yuvraj Singh
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04/24/20 • 47 min
India cricket legend Yuvraj Singh gives an exclusive interview to The Doosra. He tells the team about lockdown life in Delhi and his memories of his remarkable career.
04/17/20 • 43 min
Isa Guha, Ankur Desai and Aatif Nawaz launch a new series. Special guest Mohammad Amir joins the podcast to discuss the Coronavirus crisis and its impact on cricket.
India suffer knockout blow
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07/10/19 • 24 min
Isa, Ankur and Aatif record a special edition of the Doosra just minutes after India's semi-final exit from the Cricket World Cup at the hands of New Zealand.
The team discuss the dramatic pendulum swing of the final couple of hours as well as who stood out for the Indians during the tournament and where and why it went wrong for the favourites. The team also ponder if this will be MS Dhoni's final appearance in an India shirt and the legacy of the South Asian fans at the tournament.
07/01/19 • 41 min
Ankur, Isa and Aatif reflect on the latest stories from the World Cup including the clutch of South Asian sides supporting India for the first time in history, as well as the hoo-ha around their new away kit. Isa tells us how Take That played a key role in the mood of their world cup winning dressing room and the boys try to get her to belt out some notes.
One year on from the launch of the ECB’s South Asian Action plan – we check out their first ever Urban Cricket Centre aimed at boosting South Asian participation in cricket.
TMS does the IPL: Ben Stokes Special
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10/26/20 • 21 min
England all-rounder Ben Stokes scored a brilliant unbeaten 100 to keep the qualification hopes of Rajasthan Royals alive. In an exclusive interview Stokes speaks to Isa Guha about opening the batting, his rollercoaster three years and why he wouldn’t wish quarantine on his greatest enemy, even Marlon Samuels.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Doosra have?
The Doosra currently has 37 episodes available.
What topics does The Doosra cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Sports.
What is the most popular episode on The Doosra?
The episode title 'TMS does the IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad special with Rashid Khan and Jonny Bairstow' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Doosra?
The average episode length on The Doosra is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Doosra released?
Episodes of The Doosra are typically released every 8 days, 16 hours.
When was the first episode of The Doosra?
The first episode of The Doosra was released on May 24, 2018.
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