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This week on the show, hosts Mihir Vasavda, Amit Kamath, and Vinayakk Mohanarangan are joined by Venkata Krishna B to discuss India’s shocking whitewash at home against New Zealand, marking a historic low for the team. They dissect the series, debating whether it was worse to bat first on a challenging pitch or to face a formidable New Zealand side underestimated by India.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

India’s medal haul at the 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG) is set to be harder to replicate in 2026, as six of the 12 medal winning sports from last time—responsible for 37 of India’s 61 medals—won’t be part of the lineup. Scheduled in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, the 2026 Games will exclude badminton, cricket, hockey, squash, table tennis, and wrestling. Previously, shooting and archery, both strongholds for India, were also left out of the 2022 Birmingham Games.But does India really care about the CWG? Should the government start prioritizing other international competitions instead? This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath examine the Games' relevance and their significance for Indian athletes.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This week, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Vinayakk Mohanarangan reflect on a challenging week for Indian cricket, with both the women's and men's teams facing disappointing outcomes. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur had called this one of the best teams India had ever sent to a World Cup, making their group stage exit especially disheartening. Meanwhile, the men's team's poor performance at home, where they were bowled out for just 46 runs against New Zealand, further compounded the disappointment. Tune in as they discuss where India fell short and explore the implications these setbacks could have for the future of Indian cricket.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Vinayakk Mohanarangan are joined by The Indian Express' Namit Kumar to look back at the most iconic moments of Rafael Nadal's career. From his rivalries with Federer and Djokovic to the comebacks that define his legacy, they explore what made him stand apart. Tune in as they share the emotional moments that left a lasting impact on Nadal's journey to greatness.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Vinayakk Mohanarangan are joined by The Indian Express' Pratyush Raj to recap the India vs Bangladesh Test series, discussing everything that went right and wrong—both on and off the field.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

With India’s chess masters making history by winning gold medals in both the men’s and women’s team competitions at the 45th International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad, this week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda, Amit Kamath, and Vinayakk Mohanarangan trace their journey to the top and discuss why it took India so long to achieve this milestone.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Earlier this month, Vinesh Phogat joined the Congress party and is contesting the Haryana elections from Julana constituency, shortly after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 50-kg gold medal bout for being 100 grams overweight. Phogat, a key figure in protests against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexually harassing female wrestlers, is now campaigning in Julana with days left before the elections.Indian Express’ Nihal Koshie, who spent a day with her on the trail, shares insights on her smooth transition from wrestling to politics on this week’s Game Time with hosts Mihir Vasavda and Vinayakk Mohanarangan.Produced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

After the Paris Olympics, where he missed defending his gold and settled for silver, Neeraj Chopra opened up about his groin injury and how it impacts his performance. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss how this injury could affect his future and his pursuit of the 90-meter mark.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This week, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Vinayakk Mohanarangan dive into India’s performance at the 2024 Paralympics, highlighting the key medal winners and the most memorable moments.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

With the Paralympics currently underway, hosts Mihir Vasavda, Amit Kamath, and Vinayakk Mohanarangan discuss India's medal winners so far and how the media should be covering the event.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda, Amit Kamath, and Vinayakk Mohanarangan dissect India’s hockey performance in Paris and discuss what the bronze medal win means for the team’s future.Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat returned home this week to an unexpected hero’s welcome despite her Olympic heartbreak. After staying in Paris to appeal her disqualification from the 50-kg gold-medal bout due to being 100g overweight, her appeal was dismissed, leaving her visibly disheartened. Yet, her homecoming was marked by celebration. This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath breakdown the entire saga.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Mihir Vasavda, The Indian Express' man in Paris covering the Olympics, joins Amit Kamath and Vinayakk Mohanarangan for this episode to put into context India's six Paris 2024 medals (with one medal in limbo due to Vinesh Phogat's case being heard at international court).Hosted by Amit Kamath and Vinayakk MohanaranganProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

In this episode, co-host Vinayakk Mohanarangan is joined by Indian Express' Shivani Naik to talk about India's most promising athletes who fell short at Paris 2024. They explore the reasons behind the unexpected outcomes, analyse key performances, and reflect on what went wrong for the top medal contenders.Hosted by Amit Kamath and Vinayakk MohanaranganProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

On the day Neeraj Chopra became India's greatest living Olympian, Neeraj Chopra also showed that he is human after allHosted by Amit Kamath and Vinayakk MohanaranganProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar