If you’re a Sports fan who loves staying updated, entertained, and informed beyond just match scores, sports podcasts are the perfect solution. 

In 2025, podcasts have become a go-to format for fans seeking in-depth analysis, expert opinions, player interviews, and fun banter, all while multitasking. Whether you’re commuting, working out, or relaxing, there’s a cricket podcast out there tailored to your interests. From tactical breakdowns to nostalgic reflections and everything in between, these shows cover it all. 

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Here's top 10 sports podcasts you should tune into for a richer, more engaging sports experience.

10 Best Sports Podcasts

10. Around the Wicket

Around the Wicket is a multi-platform extension of ESPNCricinfo in the Australian and New Zealand markets and serves cricket fans with absorbing insights and analysis from some of the biggest names to have played the game.

Hosted by accomplished sports journalist Neroli Meadows, Around The Wicket breaks down the big matches and hot topics of the Australian summer of cricket, with a rotating cast of cricketing legends.

9. Kabaddi Adda

Kabaddi Adda is a premier platform that serves as a hub for kabaddi enthusiasts, providing the latest news, insights, and engaging content related to the sport. With a mission to promote and celebrate kabaddi, Kabaddi Adda offers a diverse range of content, including interviews, match analyses, and exclusive features that cater to the ever-growing community of kabaddi fans. 

8. Hitman Jatin Sapru Podcast

This podcast is hosted by popular sport commentator and presenter, Jatin Sapru. The podcast features insightful interviews of Indian cricketers and sports figures.

7. In The Zone – A Zee5 Sports Podcast

'In the Zone' is an audio show hosted by India's First Individual Gold Medalist, Abhinav Bindra, that traverses through the journey of athletes, their discipline, routine, and commitment that gets them in the zone.

6. The Ranveer Show (Sports Episodes)

Ranveer Allahbadia aka BeerBiceps brings 'The Ranveer Show'. Every episode has been designed to bring some kind of value add. Whether it's sports, health, career guidance, lifestyle advice or just plain old inspiration, each episode will charge you up in some way.

The show deep dives into some of the world's most intelligent, most successful minds in order to mine out the diamonds they've created over the course of their lives. Bollywood stars, athletes, entrepreneurs and all kinds of motivational human beings - featured on this podcast.

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5. 22 Yarns

This podcast is hosted by Gaurav Kapur. The podcast throws an overview about recent highlights from the world of cricket. The host and the guest discuss about the games and share their opinions, insights and stories about the game.

4. Khel Now India

Khel Now represents a podcast named 'Beyond the Scores' where they speak to the movers and shakers and the newsmakers of sports from India and around the world. This is the place to find candid conversations and passionate debates, with your favorite athletes, coaches, and other professionals who make the sports world tick.

The audio versions of this podcast are available on Jio Saavn, Gaana and video versions are available on their Youtube channel Khel Now TV.

3. No Balls: The Cricket Podcast

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast is hosted by cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley. The podcast provides a player’s perspective on the game, behind-the-scenes look at the lives of professional cricketers, along with expert commentary on the sport. Available on BBC Sounds, the show mixes cricket discussions with personal insights.

2. The Indian Football Podcast

The Indian Football Portal takes pride in delivering top quality content to the football fraternity through interview with some of football's biggest names, both in India and around the world. The show has interviewed the likes of Bhaichung Bhutia (former India captain), Stephen Constantine (former India coach), Ramon Calderon (former Real Madrid president), Gouramangi Singh (former India defender), Thomas Gronnemark (renowned throw-in expert), Luca Caioli (famous football author), Huw Jennings (Fulham Academy Director) and Mauro Martins (former ISL fitness coach).

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1. The Edges & Sledges

The Edges & Sledges cricket podcast is hosted by Ashwin Garg and Varun Garg which focuses on Indian cricket, making it a must-listen for fans of the Indian cricket team. Available on Spotify and YouTube, the podcast covers Indian domestic and international cricket, including team analysis, player performance, and match breakdowns.

The world of Test cricket rankings has recently witnessed a drastic shift. As per the ICC's latest Test player rankings update on July 6, 2025, a fresh wave of change is brought out to us, along with new names at the top.

The biggest headline undoubtedly belongs to England's fiery batter, Harry Brook, who has roared up to claim his place as the new No. 1 test batter, overtaking his teammate, Joe Root.

This is closely linked with the ongoing test series between India and England, which is nothing short of a run-scoring carnival. Nearly 1,700 runs were scored in the 2nd test at Edgbaston, which resulted in batters from both sides making big moves in the rankings.

Adding to the excitement, there's the sensational Indian star Shubman Gill, who has made a historic Top 10 debut, following his record-breaking, consistent performances.

From the gains of Wiaan Mulder and Akash Deep to NK Reddy's fall from batters and all-rounders' ranking, check out who is on fire in the longest format of the game right now.

ICC Test player rankings update: Top 10 Batters

Here's the latest ICC Test player rankings update on Men's Test Batting, featuring new no. 1 and Shubman Gill's historic debut.

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Ranking rises and falls: A closer look at the gains and setbacks

After the updated ICC rankings have been released, we have seen many ups and downs in the numbers, based on the recent test performances. Let's take a closer look at them:

Harry Brook overtakes Joe Root to claim No. 1 spot (+1)

Harry Brook's performance in the 2nd test against India at Edgbaston, scoring 158 and 23, was enough to give him a boost in the rankings. He climbed from the second spot to the top (no. 1), overtaking his teammate, Joe Root.

This boost gave us a new ICC No. 1 test batter.

Wiaan Mulder's 367* earns him a massive rise (+34)

South Africa's Wiaan Mulder has made a monumental leap in the ICC test player rankings, climbing to No. 22 after his phenomenal 367* against Zimbabwe in the 2nd test at Bulawayo. Captaining for the first time, Mulder struck 49 fours and 4 sixes during his remarkable knock.

He made a decision to declare the innings and opt not to chase Brian Lara's 400*, out of respect for the legend, as well as to prioritise team victory.

Shubman Gill's historic Top 10 debut (+15)

Shubman Gill delivered a record-breaking performance at Edgbaston, scoring 269 in the first innings and following it up with 161 runs in the next one. He not only secured India's first test victory at the venue but also made a historic Top 10 debut in the ICC test player rankings.

Gill's batting has given him a 15-place push, into the 6th position.

Jamie Smith's fixates in the 10th spot (+16)

England's wicket-keeper batter, Jamie Smith, got a 16-place raise after his 184 and 88 scores at Edgbaston. His dedication to stand up for his team and deliver consistently has earned him the 10th spot.

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Nitish Kumar Reddy down to no. 75 (-11)

In the latest ICC test player rankings update, India's Nitish Kumar Reddy was seen having a hard to with the bat, unable to contribute much for the team. He got dismissed for just 1 run in both innings at the Edgbaston test, resulting in an 11-place downgrade in the rankings.

ICC Test player rankings update: Top 10 Bowlers 

Here's the latest ICC Test player rankings update on Men's Test Bowling:

Ranking rises and falls: A closer look at the gains and setbacks

Take a look at the ups and downs in the rankings of individual players that are worth noting:

Akash Deep jumps to 45th in the World (+39)

The rising Indian fast bowler, Akash Deep has earned the no. 45 spot (gaining a 39-place push), following his 10-wicket haul against England at Edgbaston. He finished with figures of 10/187, and made history by becoming the only second non-english fast bowler to get ten wickets at this venue.

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South Africa's Codi Yusuf climbs to No. 55 (+32)

Following the performance of the South African pacer Codi Yusuf against Zimbabwe, he gained 32 places up in the latest ICC test player rankings update.

Yusuf has consistently proved to be a wicket-taking option for the team, grabbing 10 wickets across the 2 test matches.

Prasidh Krishna's fall to No. 82 (-13)

The lastest ICC test player rankings update also saw a 13-place downgrade for the India's Prasidh Krishna. He struggled to be economical in the English conditions, giving out too much during his spells, resulting in this fall.

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ICC Test player rankings update: Top 10 All-rounders

Here's the latest ICC Test player rankings update on Men's Test All-rounders:

The Lord's Cricket Ground, with its iconic pavilion an rich history, has witnessed countless thrilling battles. For Indian batters, playing at this venue has been both challenging and rewarding. 

We are about to take a look at the list of most test runs scored by Indian batters at Lord's. It took immense patience, dedication, and skill to face best bowlers around the world and score consistently. 

Get ready to find how some legacies are unmatched till date.

1. Dilip Vengsarkar | 508 runs

Dilip Vengsarkar stands at the top with 508 runs in 8 innings. It's been 35 years since his last appearance at Lord's, yet no Indian batter could come close to his remarkable numbers.

He was known for his elegant style and solid technique, which suited the English conditions. His 157 runs knock in the 1982 test was a monumental effort, which showed a glimpse of potential against a strong bowling attack.

Despite not being his highest, the unbeaten 126 against England in the 1986 Lord's test was the most memorable knock. It contributed to India's first-ever victory at the venue and broke a years-long curse.

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Vengsarkar's stats at Lord's:

2. Rahul Dravid | 354 runs

The 'Wall' of test cricket, Rahul Dravid, holds the 2nd spot with 354 runs in 7 innings. He specialised in soaking up pressure and batting for longer periods with e disciplined approach.

He scored two half-centuries and an unbeaten 103* in the drawn test of 2011. Having multiple test batting records to his name, Dravid proves his enduring class by making it to the top in here as well. 

Dravid stats at Lord's:

3. Sunil Gavaskar | 340 runs

One of India's greatest openers, Sunil Gavaskar, amassed 340 runs across 10 innings to earn his deserved spot in the top 3. He consistently helped the team to have a good start, laying the foundation of big totals.

While Gavaskar didn't register a century at Lord's, his highest score of 59 runs, made in 1979, was part of a solid partnership for India's chase in a high-scoring draw.

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Gavaskar stats at Lord's:

4. Vinoo Mankad | 333 runs

Vinoo Mankad, a brilliant all-rounder, features impressively high on this list despite playing only 4 innings. He scored 333 runs and also holds the record for highest individual score by an Indian batter at Lord's, for his 184 runs in 1952.

Mankad's limited appearances at this venue were nothing short of legendary. He also equally contributed with the ball, displaying commendable all-around efforts.

Mankad stats at Lord's:

5. Gundappa Viswanath | 272 runs

Known for wristy elegance, Gundappa Viswanath holds the 5th spot on this list for most test runs scored by Indian batters at Lord's. He scored 272 runs in 8 innings with his unique style.

Viswanath's century of 113 in the 1979 Test against England was a masterclass. It was a significant innings, particularly as it came in a match where India were chasing a massive target and ultimately secured a famous draw.

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Viswanath stats at Lord's:

Most test runs scored by Indian batters at Lord's (Top 10)

Wiaan Mulder, captaining South Africa for the first time in only his 21st Test, posted the fifth-highest individual Test score by blasting an unbeaten 367 off 334 balls in Bulawayo against Zimbabwe. But Mulder, only 33 runs away from Brian Lara's 21-year world-record score of 400*.

Along the way, Mulder also became the 29th Test cricketer and only the second South African - after Hashim Amla (311 not out) in 2012 - to score a triple-century.

Let's take a look at the Test record of highest individual score by any batter in an innings in Test.

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Test Record | Highest individual score by any batter

5. Wiaan Mulder | 367* vs Zimbabwe (2025)

Standing in as captain in the second Test against Zimbabwe, Wiaan Mulder ended the first day on 264. On the second day, he quickly became the first South African captain and second player after Hashim Amla to record a Test triple ton, reaching there with a flick to deep square leg. Mulder raced to 367* at lunch on day two but declared soon after. He faced 334 balls and smashed 49 fours and four sixes in his innings.

Mulder had every chance to overhaul Lara's record of 400 but chose not to go for it. But he did break a number of records on his way to an unbeaten 367.

4. Mahela Jayawardene | 374 vs South Africa (2006)

In 2006, the then-Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene came mighty close to overhauling the Test record for the highest score. South Africa batted first in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo and were skittled for 169. Sri Lanka slipped to 14 for 2 inside four overs, but then Kumar Sangakkara and Jayawardene took the field.

The duo added a world-record 624 runs for the third wicket. Sangakkara's innings ended on 287 on the third day but Jayawardene became just the second Sri Lanka batter to record a triple century. He reached there with a drive through covers off 491 balls. He fell on 374 to Andre Nel. Jayawardene faced 572 balls and hit 43 fours and a six during his innings.

3. Brian Lara | 375 vs England (1994)

In 1994, it was 25-year-old Brian Lara who etched his name in the record books by breaking Sir Garfield Sobers' long-standing Test record. Having already taken a 3-1 lead in the five-match series, West Indies went into the fifth Test against England brimming with confidence.

The hosts slipped to 12 for 2 inside but then Lara owned the stage. He reached his century on day one before tripling it by the end of day two. On day three, he overhauled Sobers' 365* with a pull off fast bowler Chris Lewis. Lara finally fell for 375 off 538 balls, smashing 45 fours during his knock.

2. Matthew Hayden | 380 vs Zimbabwe (2003)

Zimbabwe had a bowl in the first Test against Australia at the WACA, in Perth, a decision they would later regret. Matthew Hayden opened the innings and for the next 146-odd overs, he sent the Zimbabwe bowlers to all corners of the WACA.

Hayden became only the fourth Australia batter to reach a triple century in Test cricket when he pushed Heath Streak to mid-off, reaching the mark in 362 balls on the second day. It didn't take him long to overhaul Lara's record for the highest Test score by pushing Ray Price to long-on as the whole of WACA was on its feet. Hayden failed to reach the 400 mark though falling on 380, his innings consisting of 38 fours and 11 sixes.

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1. Brian Lara | 400* vs England (2004)

Brian Lara had done it once and held the record for more than nine years before Matthew Hayden broke it. So, he decided to do it again, both times against England, both times in Antigua. 

Lara reached his century off 131 balls, his double ton off 260 and then his triple century in 404 balls. And then on the third morning, six months after losing his record for the highest Test score, Lara reclaimed it with a fine sweep off spinner Gareth Batty, going past Hayden's 380. 

It didn't take him long to become the first and so far, the only batter in Test history to reach 400 test runs. He finished unbeaten on 400 off 582 balls, his innings laced with 43 fours and four sixes as West Indies declared.

A day before the third match of the ENG vs IND Test series, the England cricket team unveiled its playing XI for the historic match to be held at Lord's.

After the crushing defeat in the Edgbaston Test against Team India, the England cricket team is looking quite restless and troubled. After such a bad defeat at home, Ben Stokes' team is hoping to take the lead in the series again.

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Archer made a comeback after 4 years

For this, captain Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum have made a big decision. England has announced the playing XI for the ENG vs IND third match of the Test series starting on Thursday, July 10 at Lord's, and one change has been made in it. After a gap of 4 years, star fast bowler Jofra Archer returned to the Test playing 11.

After the defeat in the Edgbaston Test, it was believed that there would be a change in the playing XI, but there was curiosity about which player would return. Apart from Archer, England also had the option of Gus Atkinson. While Archer was returning to Test cricket after a long time, Atkinson was injured in the month of May and was recalled to the squad only for the Lord's Test.

The pair of Stokes and McCullum decided to give preference to Archer's fast speed and ability to get bounce for this test. With this, Archer is making a comeback in Test cricket after about 4 years and 5 months. Coincidentally, his last Test match was also against Team India, when he was part of the Ahmedabad Test in February 2021.

Tongue out of the Playing XI

The surprising thing is that the bowler in whose place Archer was selected in the playing XI has taken the most wickets in the ENG vs IND series so far. The English team has decided to exclude young pacer Josh Tongue from the Lord's Test.

Tongue has taken the most wickets in this series so far, 11. However, one reason for this is his lack of control over line length, due to which he was proving to be quite expensive.

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ENG vs IND 3rd Test at Lord's: England Playing XI 

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir.

India beat hosts England by 336 runs in the second Test to level the five-match Test series 1-1. When news emerged that Jasprit Bumrah will not be playing the second Test at Edgbaston, team India were written off completely, with pretty much everyone expecting England to maul them and go 2-0 up. However, in a twist that no one saw coming, it was India who ended up obliterating the hosts, hammering them on the back of an extraordinary performance.

As the Men in Blue moves to the hallowed turf of Lord’s for the third Test starting July 10, let's take a look at the most test wickets taken by Indian bowlers at Lord's.

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Most Test Wickets Taken by Indian Bowlers at Lord's

1. Bishan Singh Bedi | 17 Wickets

Former left-arm orthodox, Bishan Singh Bedi sits at the top of the list of most test wickets taken by Indian bowlers at Lord's with 17 wickets in only 4 Tests at Lord’s. Bishan Singh Bedi represented cricket from 1966 to 1979 and was part of India’s popular spin-quartet.

Bishan Singh played 67 Tests for the Indian team and took 266 wickets at an average of 28.71. He played his last Test against England in 1979. He finished with three wickets in that match.

2. Kapil Dev | 17 Wickets

The veteran cricketer, Kapil Dev doesn’t need any introduction. The World Cup-winning Indian skipper is counted amongst the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game. He was the country’s lead fast bowler during the late 90s.

Kapil Dev was successful not only in the sub-continent but also in SENA countries. He has an exceptional record at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

In just 4 Tests, Kapil Dev managed to claim 17 wickets and thus is the joint highest Indian wicket-taker at Lord’s. Overall, Kapil has 434 wickets in 131 Tests to his name, including 23 five-wicket hauls.

3. Ishant Sharma | 17 Wickets

At number three is Ishant Sharma, who is also the joint highest Indian wicket-taker at Lord’s. The 36-year old seamer has a pretty good record at Lord’s. He has 17 wickets to his name at Lord's. He had a memorable 7/74 at Lord's in 2014 which helped India to win a Test match at Lords' cricket ground for the first time since 1986.

Ishant Sharma played 105 Tests for the Indian team and took 311 wickets at an average of 32.40, including 11 five-wicket hauls.

4. Anil Kumble | 12 Wickets

India’s greatest spinner in the history of the game, Anil Kumble has the fourth most number of Test wickets by any Indian bowler at Lord’s. Given the fact that the spinners don’t usually get a lot of assistance from the English surfaces and still getting the fourth-most number of wickets is itself a big feat.

Anil Kumble has 12 wickets at Lord’s Cricket Ground. In his Test Cricket career, he has picked 619 wickets in 132 Tests, including 8 ten-wicket hauls. He is currently the highest wicket-taker for the national team in Test cricket.

5. Zaheer Khan | 11 Wickets

Hailed as arguably the best left-arm seamers that the nation has ever produced, Zaheer Khan has a great record to his name at Lord’s cricket ground. On swinging conditions in England, the Indian seamer would make batsmen’s life tougher by swinging the ball both ways. Besides, he was a master at reverse swing.

During his career, he played 13 Tests against England and picked 43 wickets at an average of 29.02. Of those 43, 11 wickets came at Lord’s cricket ground. Overall Zaheer Khan played 92 Tests in his international circuit and claimed 311 wickets at an average of 32.95.

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