From Stools to LED Stumps

Join Cyrus Broacha in this fascinating episode of "The Century of Cricket" podcast, where we explore the evolution of one of cricket's most crucial elements: the stumps. From the humble makeshift wickets of galli cricket to the high-tech LED stumps we see today, discover the journey of innovation i…

From Dream to Billion Dollar Reality: The Untold Story of the IPL's Birth

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, ad…

Why do these Cricketers hate the Impact Player Rule?

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. #C…

Top 3 IPL BREAKOUT Stars

On this episode of ‘A Century of Cricket’ host Cyrus Broacha takes a look at players who made such a dazzling impression with their IPL performances that they eventually got a call up from the selectors of their national team to represent their country, From Aussie orange cap winner Shaun Marsh, t…

How Chennai Fell in Love with M.S. Dhoni

MS Dhoni, the flamboyant wicketkeeper batsman from Ranchi led India to many a historic win and etched his name into the history books as one of the absolute best, but the love and adulation he receives from Chennai as a member of the Chennai Super Kings is perhaps unparalleled. How did this unique …

IPL 2009: South Africa Hosts!

Dive into the captivating narrative of IPL's extraordinary journey with the inimitable Cyrus Broacha on the IDFC FIRST Bank Century of Cricket podcast! After a stellar debut season in 2008, things were all set for a blockbuster follow up IPL season in 2009. But the looming general elections in In…

Story behind IPL’s Exponential Growth ft. Cyrus Broacha

Dive into the captivating narrative of IPL's extraordinary journey with the inimitable Cyrus Broacha on the first episode of IDFC FIRST Bank Century of Cricket podcast! From its inception in 2008 to becoming a global sporting phenomenon, explore the factors driving IPL's exponential growth. Tune in…

Welcome to 'A Century of Cricket'

Step up to the crease and join comedian and podcaster Cyrus Broacha as he spins tales of cricketing marvels on the 'Century of Cricket' podcast, presented by IDFC First Bank. From unheard folklore to historical legends and rebellious antics, get ready for a boundary-smashing journey through the evo…