The Doosra

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The Doosra

The Doosra

Creator: BBC Radio 5 Live

Isa Guha and Aatif Nawaz talk cricket with a British-Asian spin.The former England bowler and the Pakistan comedian join forces to take an alternative view on the cricketing issues of the week. They will be joined by guests representing different South Asian communities unified by a love of the game...

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37 episodes
TMS does the IPL: Ben Stokes Special

TMS does the IPL: Ben Stokes Special

England all-rounder Ben Stokes scored a brilliant unbeaten 100 to keep the qualification hopes of Rajasthan Royals alive. In an exclusive interview St...

2020-10-25 19:29:00 1309
TMS does the IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad special with Rashid Khan and Jonny Bairstow

TMS does the IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad special with Rashid Khan and Jonny Bairstow

Aatif Nawaz & Daniel Norcross reflect on an extraordinary few days at the IPL with ties, super overs and amazing performances. We also focus on Sunris...

2020-10-19 05:11:00 2911
TMS does the IPL: Kings XI special, including Pooran on THAT save

TMS does the IPL: Kings XI special, including Pooran on THAT save

Nicholas Pooran joins Aatif Nawaz and Daniel Norcross to talk through his incredible gravity-defying save over the boundary, as well as what life is l...

2020-10-05 22:25:00 2525
An IPL special with Jos Buttler and Robin Uthappa

An IPL special with Jos Buttler and Robin Uthappa

England World Cup winner Jos Buttler and IPL stalwart Robin Uthappa chat to the team, and we reveal your greatest IPL XI.

2020-05-21 15:45:00 2809
The Doosra: Shahid Afridi and Smriti Mandhana

The Doosra: Shahid Afridi and Smriti Mandhana

Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi tells us he could be playing until he's 50, whilst India Women's opener Smriti Mandhana talks about being...

2020-05-14 16:00:00 2535
The Doosra: Moeen Ali special

The Doosra: Moeen Ali special

England World Cup winner Moeen Ali joins Isa Guha, Ankur Desai and Aatif Nawaz for a fascinating chat on how he's coping with lockdown - and why he ca...

2020-05-07 16:00:00 2586
The Doosra: Yuvraj Singh

The Doosra: Yuvraj Singh

India cricket legend Yuvraj Singh gives an exclusive interview to The Doosra. He tells the team about lockdown life in Delhi and his memories of his r...

2020-04-23 16:00:00 2874
The Doosra: Mohammad Amir and Liam Livingstone

The Doosra: Mohammad Amir and Liam Livingstone

Isa Guha, Ankur Desai and Aatif Nawaz launch a new series. Special guest Mohammad Amir joins the podcast to discuss the Coronavirus crisis and its imp...

2020-04-16 15:45:00 2627
India suffer knockout blow

India suffer knockout blow

Isa, Ankur and Aatif record a special edition of the Doosra just minutes after India's semi-final exit from the Cricket World Cup at the hands of New...

2019-07-10 06:25:00 1463
World Cup conspiracy theories, controversial kits, and Take That

World Cup conspiracy theories, controversial kits, and Take That

Ankur, Isa and Aatif reflect on the latest stories from the World Cup including the clutch of South Asian sides supporting India for the first time in...

2019-07-01 09:01:00 2502
Doosra – Malinga Magic, Afghan anguish, Shami shines & Pakistan promise.

Doosra – Malinga Magic, Afghan anguish, Shami shines & Pakistan promise.

Isa and Ankur managed to prise Aatif away from Pakistani selfie hunters at Lord’s to discuss how the South Asian sides have performed at the mid-way p...

2019-06-23 14:39:00 2256
India v Pakistan reaction and Bollywood star Ranveer Singh consoles Aatif

India v Pakistan reaction and Bollywood star Ranveer Singh consoles Aatif

Isa, Aatif and Ankur invade the outfield at Old Trafford and camp outside the Indian team dressing room to discuss the World Cup mega fixture where In...

2019-06-17 00:46:00 1372
Indian all-time greatest XI

Indian all-time greatest XI

They have won it twice and have a rich heritage in 50-over cricket, so would make up your best ever Indian One Day eleven?
Who leads the attack...

2019-06-14 16:00:00 1678
Pakistan all-time greatest XI

Pakistan all-time greatest XI

They won it back in 1992 and could end up top of the perch - but who would you have in a best ever Pakistan One Day eleven? Who opens the batting and...

2019-06-14 16:00:00 1603
India vs Pakistan preview

India vs Pakistan preview

The Doosra team look ahead to the most watched and anticipated fixture in world sport - India versus Pakistan. Does the fact that Pakistan have never...

2019-06-14 01:04:00 1813
World Cup Preview pt. 2 – Lanka, Bangla and Afghan

World Cup Preview pt. 2 – Lanka, Bangla and Afghan

Isa, Ankur and Aatif preview the hopes of Sri Lanka with Lankan Cricket blogger Mark Machado who pours cold water on the hopes of his beloved team. Ba...

2019-05-26 07:01:00 2488
Pakistan and Indian tournament preview and retro kits

Pakistan and Indian tournament preview and retro kits

Isa, Aatif and Ankur preview the World Cup chances of two South Asian powerhouses – Pakistan and India. Can the team in green add to their sole triump...

2019-05-24 08:31:00 2507
Frank leads Lankans to history thanks to Perera, the story behind his cockney name and the Countdown to the World Cup is on….

Frank leads Lankans to history thanks to Perera, the story behind his cockney name and the Countdown to the World Cup is on….

With Aatif gallivanting in Istanbul….Isa and Ankur return with guest and Sri Lankan Cricket nut, Mark Machado, to discuss the historic win led by Fran...

2019-02-21 19:41:00 2341
Doosra special with Pakistan’s new Director of Cricket Wasim Khan

Doosra special with Pakistan’s new Director of Cricket Wasim Khan

Aatif, Ankur and Isa welcome Wasim Khan for a special edition of the Doosra. The British born Pakistani is taking up one of the highest profile roles...

2018-12-13 07:38:00 2997
Sri Lankan politics enters the cricket field, Yasir Shah puts NZ in a spin and Isa does Bollywood dancing

Sri Lankan politics enters the cricket field, Yasir Shah puts NZ in a spin and Isa does Bollywood dancing

Before Isa jets off to Oz for the Australia and India Tests, Ankur and Aatif ask her if India can finally win Down Under? The team discuss Sri Lanka’s...

2018-11-26 21:06:00 2928
Women’s World T20 special

Women’s World T20 special

Isa, Ankur and Aatif focus on the Women’s World T20 taking place in the Caribbean and the evolution of the tournament since its inception almost a dec...

2018-11-17 21:31:00 3003
Edible biscuit trophies, Indians going bananas over bananas

Edible biscuit trophies, Indians going bananas over bananas

Aatif, Ankur try to get a hold of Isa who is in Australia, while they locate her they will bring you chat about the cricket trophy which was basically...

2018-11-01 05:49:00 2536
Aatif’s Bday Blues – blame Pakistan, India dominate the Windies and Steve Elworthy relives South Africa’s epic fail

Aatif’s Bday Blues – blame Pakistan, India dominate the Windies and Steve Elworthy relives South Africa’s epic fail

Isa and Ankur celebrate Aatif’s birthday who suffered with the blues after Pakistan snatched a draw from the jaws of victory. The team reflect on the...

2018-10-14 03:25:00 2969
Prithvi the Pupil – hear from the young prodigy’s teacher in Manchester – and – why do Bangladesh lose finals?

Prithvi the Pupil – hear from the young prodigy’s teacher in Manchester – and – why do Bangladesh lose finals?

Isa, Aatif and Ankur speak to the teacher who brought Prithvi Shaw to Lancashire, after the teenager breaks records for India they also speak to Rohan...

2018-10-04 18:23:00 2868
Isa’s Wedding episode – plus some Asia Cup and favourite Cricket books chat

Isa’s Wedding episode – plus some Asia Cup and favourite Cricket books chat

Isa re-joins Ankur and Aatif after her wedding festivities and tells us which players had to be dragged off the dancefloor and which players were secr...

2018-09-27 23:29:00 3189
Well played England, India – time for a change? Indian wedding shopping and Bollywood Cricket movies return!

Well played England, India – time for a change? Indian wedding shopping and Bollywood Cricket movies return!

Aatif, Ankur and Isa (out wedding shopping) chime about England’s Series success and what went wrong for India as well as the possible changes ahead o...

2018-09-05 23:39:00 2347
India head to the Coast with a pep in their step, and the Indian wunderkind Prithvi Shaw

India head to the Coast with a pep in their step, and the Indian wunderkind Prithvi Shaw

Isa and Ankur welcome Aatif back from his stint in Edinburgh and the trophies and tomatoes he received on stage. The team talk about India’s new found...

2018-08-29 01:05:00 3106
Pick Pant says Indian legend Vengsarkar

Pick Pant says Indian legend Vengsarkar

Legendary Indian batsman Dilip Vengsarkar joins Aatif, Ankur and Isa to discuss the Lord’s defeat and explain why exciting youngster Rishabh Pant shou...

2018-08-15 01:39:00 2687
India need to bounce back, Harsha Bhogle and yo-yo Bangladesh

India need to bounce back, Harsha Bhogle and yo-yo Bangladesh

Isa, Aatif (at the Edinburgh Fringe – go see his show) and Ankur pick the bones out of Edgbaston and ask if India can bounce back at Lord's? Harsha Bh...

2018-08-07 20:42:00 2491
The Preview Pod: India can win Test series in England…..so says Rahul Dravid!

The Preview Pod: India can win Test series in England…..so says Rahul Dravid!

Isa, Aatif and Ankur preview the much anticipated Series between England and the number one ranked side in Test cricket…..India. They pick through the...

2018-07-30 04:16:00 2035
Does Dravid dabble with Social Media? AND….Pakistan, the best limited overs side in the world?

Does Dravid dabble with Social Media? AND….Pakistan, the best limited overs side in the world?

Aatif, Ankur and Isa discuss England’s one day Series win over India and ask if Pakistan are better than both those sides? The team speak to Indian le...

2018-07-23 00:57:00 2115
Kuldep Yadav love fest, who fails the Tebbit Test and India topple England in T20’s – how about 50 overs?

Kuldep Yadav love fest, who fails the Tebbit Test and India topple England in T20’s – how about 50 overs?

Isa, Aatif and Ankur discuss their love for left arm wrist spin after glancing at Kuldeep Yadav’s exploits in the T20 series. The team discuss the rec...

2018-07-12 02:35:00 2591
Aatif hangs with the rich folk, Global T20 leagues and can football ever usurp cricket in India?

Aatif hangs with the rich folk, Global T20 leagues and can football ever usurp cricket in India?

Isa, Ankur and Aatif talk about the latest T20 league featuring Steve Smith and David Warner over in Canada as well as the new World Test Championship...

2018-07-05 06:59:00 2071
Can Kohli and Co conquer England.....and Aatif tells Gilly about breaking one of his batting records...

Can Kohli and Co conquer England.....and Aatif tells Gilly about breaking one of his batting records...

Isa, Ankur and Aatif speak to Adam Gilchrist about his passion for the sub-continent and his love for Lebron James and Cristiano Ronaldo, and Aatif te...

2018-06-29 22:24:00 2923
What happened to Pakistan? Cricket Love Island and the son of a God

What happened to Pakistan? Cricket Love Island and the son of a God

World Cup winner Isa Guha, comedian and Pakistan fanatic Aatif Nawaz and Asian Network’s Ankur Desai are joined by Roushan Alam of the Bangla Cricket...

2018-06-07 20:48:00 2850
Pakistan, Alton Towers and 'no Kohli, no party'

Pakistan, Alton Towers and 'no Kohli, no party'

Welcome along to Episode two of the Doosra with our team of World Cup winner Isa Guha, comedian and Pakistan fanatic Aatif Nawaz and Ankur Desai from...

2018-05-31 00:29:00 2828
Episode 0: Pilot

Episode 0: Pilot

Hello. We’ll soon be launching a new cricket podcast called “The Doosra” and we’re very excited about it. Our team of World Cup winner Isa Guha, comed...

2018-05-24 00:00:00 1733
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