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Feb 2025
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Jatin Sapru On Indian Cricket’s Future, ...

Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro (02:30) - Kashmiri roots & cricket dreams(05:30) - Delhi, cricket & journalism(10:22) - Landing the dream job(15:09) - Non-cricketer in commentary(19:29) - Family expectations(22:53) - Ever felt undermined?(26:29) - Life’s turning point(32:02) - Careers I’ve explored(33:37) - Hardik Pandya booing(46:28) - Hardik as captain(48:56) - Rohit Sharma’s leadership(51:29) - Virat Kohli’s mindset(58:57) - What makes a great player?(1:06:35) - Jasprit Bumrah’s impact(1:10:07) - Dream mentor pairs(1:15:19) - India’s 2027 captain?(1:17:26) - Will Dhoni commentate?(1:22:04) - Sachin: The GOAT(1:25:30) - How cricket shows are made(1:33:28) - BTS (1:33:57) - Outro


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In today’s episode, we have Jatin Sapru, one of India’s most popular sports commentators, who shares his journey from being a kid in Srinagar who loved cricket to becoming the voice of the game.Jatin talks about how he initially wanted to pursue political journalism but found his way into sports broadcasting despite not having a cricketing background. He reveals how he cracked the industry, why he chose the hashtag #ThatCricketGuy, and how his first-ever interview with Sanath Jayasuriya shaped his career.We also discuss the mindset of cricketers on the field, Hardik Pandya’s treatment by the media, and whether he could be India’s full-time captain. Jatin shares his thoughts on Rohit Sharma’s leadership, Virat Kohli’s intense training, and why Jasprit Bumrah is one of India’s smartest bowlers.Towards the end, we dive into the future of Indian cricket, potential commentators after retirement, and what makes Sachin Tendulkar the ‘God of Cricket.’ If you love behind-the-scenes cricket stories and expert insights, this is an episode you can’t miss!Subscribe to our channel for more such conversations!Follow Jatin Sapru On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jatin_sapru/?hl=enYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@JatinSapruOfficial

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