ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 Podcast series

[Anguillan newsboy]

Ayaz Memon has covered cricket for 30 years. He is easily India's most respected writer on the subject and one of television's most familiar faces.

In this weekly Podcast series, which will continue through the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, Ayaz will talk about the teams and their preparations and, from March, tell us how it's all unfolding directly from the West Indies.

Ayaz's Podcasts will be uploaded Tuesdays at 7 am GMT.


March 06, 2007: All set for the battle to begin

The practice matches are under way and all the top teams, including India, would have an idea as to where they stand. Let the battle begin. The world is watching.

[Anguillan newsboy]

February 28, 2007: New Zealand can be the dark horse

Both of them bat and bowl aggressively – and have superb fielders. On their day – and they have many good days – they can knock out the best.

[Anguillan newsboy]

February 21, 2007: Australia tumbles, and that's great

Australia lost twice to England and again, twice to the Kiwis. They have also lost their number one status in ODIs to South Africa. India's finest cricket writer and expert commentator Ayaz Memon talks about the effects of Australia's downfall in the ICC World Cup 2007.

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February 13, 2007: Time for Sehwag and Pathan to get counted

Now that Virender Sehwag and Irfan Pathan have found a place in the Indian ICC CWC squad, they should stand up and deliver. Ayaz Memon says that both Sehwag and Pathan are match winners and if they can come good, India have a great chance in the tournament.

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February 06, 2007: The Aussie juggernaut rolls on

The Australian team is in magnificent form at the moment and it is going past its opponents with ease. Ayaz Memon says the Aussies are looking good to win the ICC Cricket World Cup thrice in a row. In this podcast, Memon talks about the superb set-up which is responsible for the Australian dominance.

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January 30, 2007: Sourav Ganguly has come back strongly

A rejuvenated Sourav Ganguly is great news for Indian cricket, while Sachin Tendulkar remains India's most versatile batsman even today.Ayaz Memon, India's leading cricket writer and commentator, feels that if the team can get its balance right, India can go all the way in the ICC World Cup 2007.