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Episode 8: The Origins of the 1996 Cricket World Cup
Episode 8: The Origins of the 1996 Cricket World Cup
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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Oct 5, 2023
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Podcast episode
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In this special two-episode thriller and in celebration of the upcoming world cup, we take a look back at the 1996 sub-continental cricket world cup. In this episode, Virosh Poologasundram and I closely examine the build-up and context leading up to the tournament and the rise and fall of various great cricketing nations. We pay special attention to the Sri-Lankan and Australian teams and the controversy that surrounded their prior test series and world cup fixtures. This is a must-listen episode for all fans of sport. Timestamps[2:52] - Guest Introduction including who's the GOAT[7:24] - Premadasa Stadium?[15:50] - 1996 Context (world and cricket)[34:22] - Examining Civil unrest issues [42:23] - Hot Seat
Released:
Oct 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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