US Cricket Now

Peter Della Penna and Aaman Patel discuss the thrilling conclusion of Major League Cricket 2025 as MI New York won by 5 runs in which Rushil Ugarkar stole the show holding his nerve in the final over. We hear from Rushil as well as a number of fans who share their thoughts on the future of US cricket, including potential developments for women's cricket in the country. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Major League Cricket 00:53 Rushil Ugarkar's Breakthrough Moment 06:46 Key Performances in the Finals 09:46 Player of the Tournament 12:36 Fan Engagement 18:49 Closing Thoughts and Season Wrap-Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MI New York are in the MLC final, but how did they get here after a rocky 3–7 start? Peter Della Penna and Aaman Patel analyse the epic comeback, heroics from Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard, and the surprising “secret weapon” that turned their season around.  Plus we preview the final of MI New York vs Washington Freedom and why rest might be a bigger problem than people think. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:41 MI New York's Journey to the Final 03:51 Key Players and Performance Analysis 09:00 Interview with Kieron Pollard 10:55 Looking Ahead to the Final  13:56 Interview with Ganesh Sanap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Della Penna and Aaman Patel are back to break down a thrilling MLC Eliminator! They recap MI New York’s dramatic two-wicket win, analyse the key tactical decisions, and we hear from Player of the Match, Trent Boult, after his heroic performance with both bat and ball. We also look ahead to the high-stakes El Clasico showdown between MI New York and TSK, and speak to Nivica Naveen, wife of Nosthush Kenjige, who shares what it’s like supporting from the stands and why she’s MI New York’s #1 fan! Chapters 00:00 Thrilling Eliminator 02:43 Player Performances and Key Moments 06:03 Chase Dynamics and Rain Impact 08:57 Strategic Decisions in the Final Overs 12:00 Interview with Trent Boult 14:00 Challenger Preview 17:03 Fan Interactions and Community Engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Della Penna & Aaman Patel discuss the rain affected match between the Washington Freedom and Texas Super Kings leading to the Freedom's automatic advancement to the championship final.  We also hear from Sanjay Govil, owner of the Washington Freedom, about the team's success and his plans to establish a venue in Washington, D.C.  We finally preview the upcoming eliminator match between the San Francisco Unicorns and MI New York, highlighting the impact of injuries on team dynamics and what the teams need to do to progress to Friday’s game. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Weather Woes 05:09 Sanjay Govil's Insights on Washington Freedom 13:41 The Eliminator Match Preview 19:41 Fan Engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Della Penna and Aaman Patel review this weekend’s matched in Major League Cricket, following LA Knight Riders' surprising victory over the San Francisco Unicorns where the Spice Man, Andre Fletcher, scored a brilliant 118! They also analyse the playoff implications of the Unicorns and MI New York and build a combined team of players who did not make the playoffs. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Reviewing the LA Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns 06:03 Playoff Implications and Team Performances 12:02 MI New York's Rise and Key Players 18:06 Drafting a Combined Team of Non-Playoff Players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices