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Episode 8: The Origins of the 1996 Cricket World Cup

Episode 8: The Origins of the 1996 Cricket World Cup

FromThe Dilip Ram Allrounder Podcast


Episode 8: The Origins of the 1996 Cricket World Cup

FromThe Dilip Ram Allrounder Podcast

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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Oct 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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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If you love sports. If you love reminiscing about famous sporting moments. Or If you love talking about memorable sporting events. Then this is the podcast for you. Here, we take a look back and revisit some of the greatest moments in sporting history and explore everything in between. We'll talk cricket, tennis, football, basketball, rugby, golf and lots more. We'll cover Border Gavaskar, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, the Bledisloe Cup, Wimbledon and much more. We won't just summarise the event. We'll revisit the time, the atmosphere, the highlights, the lowlights and most importantly, we'll have some laughs.