Episodes

  • Hot Takes - Big 3 parallels in BGT boys
    Nov 20 2024

    The big 3 in Tennis - Federer, Nadal and Djokovic are hallowed guys. With Rafa retiring this week, we bring you AB’s hot take on who are their BGT parallels. This is our tribute to Nadal and I am pretty sure he will tip his hat to AB’s pick.

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    7 mins
  • BGT Special : Battle of the best draft picks
    Nov 17 2024

    With the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy around the corner, we dive into one of cricket’s most intriguing debates: what would a combined India-Australia Test XI look like from the current squads? But here’s the twist—it’s a draft!

    • Hosts AB and SS go head-to-head, selecting players turn by turn from both squads, battling it out to create the ultimate powerhouse team.
    • Strategic picks, surprise selections, and some inevitable heartbreaks as top players go off the board.
    • Who wins the bragging rights for the better XI? Tune in to find out!

    We’d love to hear your take! Who would make your combined XI? Did we miss out on any key players? Drop us an email at thereversesweepshow@gmail.com or share your thoughts on our Instagram: @the_reverse_sweep_show

    Links

    • Kohli adelaide ton 2014
    • Head’s WTC innings vs India
    • Bumrah slower bowl to Marsh
    • Pant Gabba heroics

    Time stamps

    (0:00) Introduction

    (2:16) Today’s agenda

    (2:42) Rules of the game

    (4:59) Draft pick

    (34:37) Conclusion and review of the teams

    Social Media Handles

    • Suyash Sengar on X @jefedinho
    • Abhinav Bansal on Instagram @a_Bansal11
    • The reverse sweep show on Instagram @the_reverse_sweep_show
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    42 mins
  • Hot Takes - Showdown of the biggest Letdowns
    Nov 13 2024
    We play a rapid fire This or That game to zero in on the biggest letdown in Cricket. Links Kambli annihilating Warne - https://youtu.be/C_Y4A2g4I1c?si=pLN1qfj3AnER1XCb Theme Music Sensational by Ben Fox (Artlist)
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    4 mins
  • Cricketers on the Diamond, Sluggers on the Pitch
    Nov 11 2024

    Ever wondered what would happen if cricket stars swapped pitches for baseball diamonds? Or if baseball’s biggest sluggers took on the trickiest spin on a cricket field? In this episode, we dive into the ultimate sports crossover, imagining Virat Kohli as a home-run hero and Mike Trout facing off with Jasprit Bumrah’s yorkers. From batting stances and fielding finesse to fastballs and flat pitches, we break down how skills, strategies, and swagger would transfer across two iconic games. Tune in for a wild ride through this cricket-baseball fantasy matchup!

    Timestamps

    (0:00) Intro

    (2:49) Today’s agenda

    (3:23) Baseball basics

    (10:14) Stories of baseball’s influence on cricket

    (15:26) What if

    (37:33) Conclusion

    Links

    Baseball vs Cricket Explained

    Shohei Ohtani’s brilliance

    How Australian bowlares got inspiration from baseball pitchers

    Harry Brook trying out cricket

    Mike Young profile


    Social Media Handles

    • Suyash Sengar on X as @jefedinho
    • Abhinav Bansal on Instagram @a_Bansal11
    • The reverse sweep show on Instagram @the_reverse_sweep_show



    Anthem of a Quirky Hipster - Rex Banner

    Content owners: Artlist Ltd

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    43 mins
  • Hot Takes - Best among the worst
    Nov 6 2024

    Who is the best batter amongst the Indian pace bowlers?

    Links

    • Pat Cummins knock vs Pakistan (from 7’ mark)
    • Bumrah smacking the English
    • Evan Gulbis effect

    Social Media Handles

    • Suyash Sengar
      • On X as @jefedinho
    • Abhinav Bansal
      • On Instagram @a_Bansal11
    • The reverse sweep show
      • On Instagram @the_reverse_sweep_show

    Theme Music

    Sensational - Ben Fox

    Content owners: Artlist Ltd

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    4 mins
  • Dhoni or Miller? Steyn or Rabada? Rohit or De Kock?
    Nov 5 2024

    In the aftermath of India’s recent Test whitewash by New Zealand on home soil, we turn our focus to a much-anticipated T20I series between India and South Africa. Join us as we revisit some of the most thrilling India vs. South Africa T20 clashes of the past, celebrate standout performances, and debate which players have solidified their status as the best T20 stars for both teams. We’ll also be creating our hypothetical all-time XI—discover who makes the cut, and who just misses out!

    We’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes! Got a topic you'd like us to explore? Reach out to us at thereversweepshow@gmail.com – we’re excited to connect with fellow cricket fans!

    Timestamps

    (0:00) Intro

    (03:21) Today’s agenda

    (03:55) Ind vs SA in T20Is

    (09:28) Principles

    (15:12) Playing XI selection

    (40:02) What if discussion

    Links

    • First T20I for India
    • RP Singh spell in 2007 T20 WC
    • Raina 100 in Caribbean T20 WC
    • SKY blistering 100
    • Albie Morkel Monster Six and obliterating kohli
    • Steyn brilliant over in IPL to Rohit and DK
    • Kohli epic semis knock

    Social media handles

    • Suyash Sengar on X @jefedinho
    • Abhinav Bansal on Instagram @a_bansal11

    Theme Music

    Anthem of a Quirky Hipster - Rex Banner

    Content owners: Artlist Ltd

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    51 mins
  • Rains, Riots and 55 years of despair
    Oct 30 2024

    In this episode, we travel back in time to the gripping 1969 Test series between India and New Zealand—a rare instance where rain favoured India. We delve into New Zealand’s journey of almost a century as a Test nation before finally achieving a series win in India, and how an unexpected downpour in Hyderabad left them just shy of history in 1969.

    Join us as we explore what might have unfolded if that fateful cloudburst hadn’t intervened. How different could the legacies of Indian and New Zealand players have been? And how might this alternate outcome have reshaped the cricketing landscape for both nations? Tune in for a deep dive into one of the great 'what-ifs' in cricket!

    We’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes! Got a topic you'd like us to explore? Reach out to us at ⁠thereversesweepshow@gmail.com⁠ – we’re excited to hear from fellow cricket fans!

    Timestamps

    • Intro - 0:00
    • Today’s agenda - 03:31
    • Macro discussion - 05:09
    • New Zealand tour of India in 1969 - 10:23
    • What ifs - 19:12
    • Final thoughts - 39:20

    Links

    • 1st test of 1969 series video
    • 2nd test match report
    • 3rd test match report
    • Featured article on how spin wins in India

    Social media handles

    • Suyash Sengar on X as @jefedinho
    • Abhinav Bansal on Instagram as @a_bansal11

    Theme Music

    Anthem of a Quirky Hipster - Rex Banner

    Content owners: Artlist Ltd

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    43 mins
  • Can mutant kiwis fly in India?
    Oct 21 2024

    In this episode, we delve into the fascinating India vs New Zealand Test battles in Indian conditions over the years. Join us as we embark on a bold and imaginative mission to craft the ultimate New Zealand Test XI of the 21st century. Can this Kiwi team break the shackles and soar? Tune in as we debate player selections, strategies, and whether New Zealand’s best can challenge India on their home turf.

    We’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes! Got a topic you'd like us to explore? Reach out to us at ⁠thereversesweepshow@gmail.com⁠ – we’re excited to hear from fellow cricket fans!

    Timestamps

    • Small Talk 01:45
    • Today’s agenda 03:45
    • Our NZ in India memories 05:08
    • Challenge in India 11:25
    • Team Selection 14:53
    • Rounding Up 42:05

    Links

    • ⁠What makes India so good in Tests at home and Principles for competing in India⁠ (check timestamp from 06:18)
    • ⁠Mark Richardson funny sweeping with cramps⁠
    • ⁠Jesse Ryder 100 vs India⁠
    • ⁠Shane Bond spell⁠
    • ⁠Nathan Astle 4th innings ultrafast double ton ⁠
    • ⁠Chris Martin fiery spell vs India in Ahmedabad⁠

    Social media handles

    • Suyash Sengar
      • On X as @jefedinho
    • Abhinav Bansal
      • On Instagram @a_Bansal11

    Theme Music

    Anthem of a Quirky Hipster - Rex Banner

    Content owners: Artlist Ltd

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    46 mins