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'It takes time to understand what makes you tick' - Aakash Chopra unplugged
'It takes time to understand what makes you tick' - Aakash Chopra unplugged
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Length:
84 minutes
Released:
May 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, we chat with former India Test cricketer, columnist, author and commentator Aakash Chopra.
Aakash tells us about his initiation into the game – in the mid-1980s – and of learning the fundamentals from his legendary coach Tarak Sinha. He goes on to review his international stint and admits he hadn't fully understood his game until mid-way through his career.
Talking Points:
Memories of Sonnet Cricket Club
Thinking about the game from an early age
The pressure he was under on his Ranji Trophy debut
Cricket as a team game v cricket as an individual game
Playing for the team v playing to one's strengths
The gift (and curse) of Sachin Tendulkar
Writing his first book Beyond the Blues
The problem with being fully honest
Writing for happiness
Enjoying the game through the tough times
Finding empathy during the course of criticism
... and much more
Participants:
Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Ashoka (@ABVan)
Books by Aakash Chopra:
Beyond the Blues: A Cricket Season Like No Other - Aakash Chopra
Out of the Blue: Rajasthan's Road to the Ranji Trophy - Aakash Chopra
The Insider - Aakash Chopra
Related:
Aakash Chopra's ESPNcricinfo columns
Tarak Sinha's 40-year labor of love - Sharda Ugra
First time I was scared... - Aakash Chopra YouTube channel
Aakash tells us about his initiation into the game – in the mid-1980s – and of learning the fundamentals from his legendary coach Tarak Sinha. He goes on to review his international stint and admits he hadn't fully understood his game until mid-way through his career.
Talking Points:
Memories of Sonnet Cricket Club
Thinking about the game from an early age
The pressure he was under on his Ranji Trophy debut
Cricket as a team game v cricket as an individual game
Playing for the team v playing to one's strengths
The gift (and curse) of Sachin Tendulkar
Writing his first book Beyond the Blues
The problem with being fully honest
Writing for happiness
Enjoying the game through the tough times
Finding empathy during the course of criticism
... and much more
Participants:
Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Ashoka (@ABVan)
Books by Aakash Chopra:
Beyond the Blues: A Cricket Season Like No Other - Aakash Chopra
Out of the Blue: Rajasthan's Road to the Ranji Trophy - Aakash Chopra
The Insider - Aakash Chopra
Related:
Aakash Chopra's ESPNcricinfo columns
Tarak Sinha's 40-year labor of love - Sharda Ugra
First time I was scared... - Aakash Chopra YouTube channel
Released:
May 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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