In this episode of "The Century of Cricket" podcast, host Cyrus Broacha delves into the heartwarming and challenging world of, cricketing father-son duos in India. Cricket, often regarded as a religion in India, has seen many sons following in their father's illustrious footsteps, bringing their own flair to the game and creating unforgettable legacies.

From the Nawabs of Pataudi to the Amarnath family, we explore stories of dedication, pressure, and triumph. Learn about:

• Iftikhar Ali Khan and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, the first father-son duo to play Test cricket for India.
• The incredible journey of Vijay and Sanjay Manjrekar, the only father-son duo in Indian cricket to score over 1000 Test runs each.
• The inspiring legacy of Lala Amarnath and his sons Mohinder and Surinder Amarnath, who brought glory to Indian cricket across generations.

Join us for an engaging episode filled with fascinating anecdotes, historical insights, and a special story about Cyrus's own experience watching cricket with his father.

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IPL’s journey from idea to sporting giant is fascinating. This episode with Cyrus Broacha dives deep into the league's roots in the 1990s, exploring the initial concept, the BCCI's hesitation, and the rise of T20 cricket. We'll hear how Lalit Modi, Piyush Pandey, and others navigated the system, adapted the concept, and finally launched the IPL in 2007.

Keep watching to hear more about -

The original 50 over domestic league.

The short-lived "rebel league," the ICL.

How the IPL became a cultural and commercial juggernaut valued at $10 billion.

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In this episode Cyrus Broacha breaks down the reasoning and history behind the controversial ‘Impact Player Rule’ in the IPL. Why do stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Axar Patel object to it? And does the rule hamper or elevate the overall standard of the game? Tune in to find out.

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