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From book cricket to stick cricket to cheat mode, the scoring rates in IPL 2024 continue to soar out of the realms of anything we could have imagined. Max, VaMu and PDP come together in Episode 121 to explain how we are reacting to this nose-bleed inducing run-flation, and also 'why' we are reacting this way. This is a rare, reflective episode of Bits and Pieces, and aptly, we kick it off with Srinath Sripath mimicking Harsha Bhogle in a rare moment of frank self-reflection. Find us on Twitter: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci 3. PDP: https://twitter.com/prashantdptweet 4. VaMu: https://twitter.com/varunmurali43

Kookaburras in England, Kiwis in Pakistan ... and Ducks in India. As the IPL moves into mid-season madness, our knowledgeable friends assemble to kill many birds with one stone. We ruminate on Travis Head's special liking for opponents in shades of blue, the strange week in the life of Rishabh Pant, Jos Buttler's remarkable 100 v KKR, and a deep-dive into the unforgettable game between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings which, strangely, we all have forgotten. Will Ajit Agarkar follow the policy of Last In First Out (LIFO) when he picks India's squad for the T20 World Cup? Is Abdul Samad actually the Chennai martial arts mischief-maker Shihan Hussaini? Why bowlers? Answers to these vexing questions here. We are on X: 1. Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci 2. Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos 3. VaMu: https://twitter.com/varunmurali43 4. Iman: https://twitter.com/imanpande 5. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins

The answer is no, of course, but why let that come in the way of a buzzword filled headline for your podcast episode! But no, seriously, in Episode 119, we come together and wonder if Bumrah is tough to play because of his PM-like tendencies. We also wonder whether India's T20 World Cup selections will be impacted by the national general election vote-bank politics. Iman is busy simping for Gill, while Tony as expected continues pimping for Sanju. In the company of Bro Tareque who repeats several questions that were answered in last week's episode which he clearly hasn't listened to, and Nitin who even more clearly hasn't been watching the IPL, Australian Adonis Adi tries to bring some cogency to proceedings. Oh, and please don't miss the voice of Kapil Dev on the matter of Hardik Pandya v Rohit... So what if the said voice came from the throat of Prashant DP. This podcast has never featured Subramaniam Badrinath. Until now. Follow us on Twitter: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. Iman: Nitin: https://twitter.com/imanpande 3. Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony 4. Bro T: https://twitter.com/tarequelaskar 5. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins 6. Adi: https://twitter.com/adi1112

It's IPL season, so naturally Max, PGK, Varun, and Tony want to start the episode with the team selection for the T20 World Cup. Which Mahabharats characters will make the plane to North America? Also feat: the comedy in Bangladesh and Shreyas Iyer's investment. And finally, some IPL action. Show notes: Tony's piece on Sanju which led to them meeting: https://whereisbillwatterson.substack.com/p/the-confounding-clarity-of-sanju RCB's Contributions to cricket : https://twitter.com/CSKian716/status/1776659162220650949 Murali Kartik's tongue twists: https://twitter.com/elitecynic/status/1727730120020959435 Write to us: Bits and Pieces on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay Varun: https://twitter.com/varunmurali43 Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony

Kaustubh Kumar returns to the pod after nearly a year and says "nothing has changed". The same folk are doubing down on the same views on most things. The episode, which is hosted by doubler-PDP features other regular "downers" VaMu, Sadagopan Murali and MohanK. They talk about the IPL, Kohli's "mediocrity", the Nagin Derby and captaincy problems that have spilled over from the IPL to Pakistan cricket! Tune in... Catch us on social media: 1. PDP: https://twitter.com/prashantdptweet 2. VaMu: https://twitter.com/varunmurali43 3. Kaus: sorry, not on twitter 4. MohanK: https://twitter.com/mohank 5. Murali: https://twitter.com/muralisatagopun 7. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket SHOW NOTES: 1. KL Rahul impact subbed out: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2024-lsg-expose-ipl-playing-conditions-loophole-with-tricky-kl-rahul-naveen-ul-haq-impact-player-sub-in-pbks-match-101711868790461.html 2. Karthik Krishnaswamy on Mayank Yadav, the latest fast bowling IPL sensation... err... of this season: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/lsg-vs-pbks-can-we-have-more-of-mayank-yadav-the-exceptionally-quick-seamer-please-1427144 3. Did Pathirana do pranam/namaskaram to Thala Dhoni before bowling? https://www.news18.com/viral/did-pathirana-take-ms-dhonis-blessings-during-ipl-match-cricket-fans-video-is-viral-8830901.html 4. Bangladesh review, the worst ever? Not quite: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/worst-review-ever-bangladesh-turn-repeat-offenders-as-dreadful-drs-vs-sl-brings-memory-of-bizarre-virat-kohli-incident-101711795088671.html 5. How funny is this dropped catch by Bangladesh in the slips, where two of three fielders involved are wearing a helmet: https://www.theroar.com.au/cricket/video/watch-pure-comedy-as-three-bangladesh-slip-fielders-drop-the-same-catch-in-relay-chaos-1341820/ 6. More than half the Bangladesh team chase this ball to the boundary: https://wisden.com/bangladesh-v-sri-lanka-2024/watch-entire-bangladesh-slip-cordon-chases-ball-to-boundary-in-sri-lanka-test

Two bouncers per over, TV umpires sitting with directors, bright AF stumps, and some ridiculous cricket. As the IPL clown car drives past the first round of matches, you see the bits and pieces gang waving out of it. Join Nitin, Srinath, Chops, Varun Venkatesh, and newest panelist - ex Cricinfo guy, and current writer of shows such as Family Guy, Farzi, Guns and Gulabs and more - Suman K, as they potter around pointlessly while laughing way too much.

After 16 years, Royal Challengers Bangalore are champions. We lived to witness this fine day. Whodathunk! Nitin, Max, VaMu and Brother T assemble soon after RCB's victory, to review a memorable second installment of the Women's Premier League. And with one week to go for the IPL, we wonder if the RCB boys will follow suit. Also in this episode - Rachana Ramchand, who recently completed a two-week stint coaching rural school children in Nepal as part of the Cricket Without Boundaries initiative, narrates her heart-warming reflections via several stories of joy and hope. Show notes: 1. Cricket Without Boundaries - a blog capturing the journey of the Nepal coaching stint: https://cwbblogs.com/nepal24/ 2. Rachana's own post in the blog: https://cwbblogs.com/nepal24/2024/03/03/week-1-team-reflections/ 3. Rachana's post on LinkedIn, with her reflections: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rachanaramchand_cricketwithoutboundaries-sportsfordevelopment-activity-7175543993676517376-78Xz 4. You too can support CWB. Check it out! https://www.cricketwithoutboundaries.com/ Catch us on social media: 1. Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci 2. Bro T: https://twitter.com/tarequelaskar 3. VaMu: https://twitter.com/varunmurali43 4. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins 5. Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony 6. Rachana: https://twitter.com/thethingygirl 7. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket Find us wherever you listen to or watch stuff: https://linktr.ee/bitsnpieces

On the wonderful occasion of R Ashwin's 100th test, the gang get together to finally deliver the long promised Cage Match. Join Tony, PGK, Srinath, Hank, and Chops as we talk about what we talk about when we talk about Ashwin talking about us talking about him. And also, a round up of the India England series, and the WTC standings. This episode also features two Ash na tribute songs by the incredible Prashant DP, and the always heavylifting Hank. Follow us: Bits and Pieces on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath Mohan K: https://twitter.com/mohank Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos

This week, Bits and Pieces goes deep into contract law and HR practices, and quite fittingly, we do this without the lawyer or the HR professional in our gang joining the pod. Our group randomly sympathises with Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer, randomly ridicules the Dharamsala 100th Test darlings Ashwin and Bairstow. And somehow foretells Shardul Bedex Thakur's incredible Ranji semifinal performance. Murali's Bedex rap and PDP's David Attenborough impression of the Bairstow Migration are worth the entry price for this episode, which by the way is 0. Come for the bantz, stay for the hot-takes, and give us 5 stars, or else we'll terminate your contracts. Thank you. We are on Twitter: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. Hank: https://twitter.com/mohank 3. Sandy: https://twitter.com/sandeeplanjewar 4. Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci 5. SpamMo: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148 6. Adi: https://twitter.com/adi1112 Show notes: 1. The Bairstow Migration Ft. David PDP Attenborough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1PHtndb5jE 2. What’s happened at the central contracts: https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/129667/shreyas-iyer-ishan-kishan-excluded-from-bcci-central-contracts 3. That Kane Williamson run-out: https://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1763423873838490032 4. McGrath spotted Wagenaar/Wagner/WagonR before the world did: https://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1224640238355566595 5. The PE teacher from Wayanad who’s changing WPL: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/wpl-2024-sajana-minnu-mani-asha-sobhana-wayanad-cricket-elsamma-baby-mumbai-indians-delhi-capitals-news/article67890682.ece

Following India's stirring 3-1 series win over England in Ranchi, the gang assembles for take 112 of trying to explain Bazball. And we have two equally reliable takes on this pod - one delivered by Swami Nithyananda (voice acted by Mimicry Marauder Prashant DP), and one from our own Night-hawk Iman Pande, who joins the panel from under a blanket in a hotel bedroom in Bellandur to decode Bazball through Product Management analogies. Stay tuned for our usual Ash-Bash segment, a detailed breakdown of Hanuma-gate, and the Mumbai Indians Imbroglio, and a rip-roaring quiz on T20 franchise names. Follow us on Twitter: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos 3. Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony 4. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins 5. Murali: https://twitter.com/muralisatagopun 6. Iman: https://twitter.com/imanpande 7. Prashant DP: https://twitter.com/prashantdptweet Shownotes: 1. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO LEFTOVER LASAGNE!!! https://linktr.ee/leftoverlasagne 2. Who was MS Dhoni's first Test wicket? https://www.iplt20.com/video/88781/m2-rps-vs-mi-player-mic-d-up-manoj-tiwary

Moments after India's remarkable win at Rajkot, the crew assembles with boundless joy and schadenfreude, in fond remembrance of Bazball, whose Ashes will be carried in an urn in the back pocket of Jonny Bairstow for the rest of his playing days. Bits and Pieces celebrates the arrival of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan, the latest recruits from the (Navi) Mumbai school of batting. But what's a BnP episode that doesn't make random detours? We end the episode by talking about Sourav Ganguly's role in the birth of Bazball, and the difference between KKR and CKR (Calcutta Knight Riders). Please enjoy all our usual segments - The R Ashwin troll section, the Srinath Sripath imitation of Harsha Bhogle corner, and the prediction of the next XI because why not cul-de-sac. We are on Twitter: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay 3. Iman: https://twitter.com/imanpande 4. Krt: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr 5. Hank: https://twitter.com/mohank Shownotes: 1. England expects that every man will do his duty: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England_expects_that_every_man_will_do_his_duty 2. A banger of a tweet that exemplifies England's shock and awe over the fact that the rest of the world has thrived since Empire: https://x.com/pjux/status/644971803354513408?s=20

Is Shreyas Iyer injured? Is he dropped? Is he rested? Is he acting? Is Kaviya Maran the greatest T20 franchise owner in history? Who is Ollie Robinson? Why does he have a podcast that's rated so poorly that it resembles a puff-of-dustbowl pitch? Why is Rehan Ahmed allowed near a microphone? Does Quentin Tarantino own a T20 side called the Deadly Vipers? Is Chattisgarh a Ranji team? Are Vijaykanth Viyaskanth and Vyshak Vijay Kumar the same person? Is there a Potchefstroom franchise in the SA20? Tune in for all these questions in Episode 110, and let us know the answers. You can tweet us: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci 3. Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos 4. VaMu: https://twitter.com/varunmurali43 5. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins

Tony, Bisi, Nitin and SpamMo come together to review India's hard-fought win to draw level in Vizag, on the back of Jaiswal's fine 200 and Jasprit Bumrah's ascension to immortality. The gang spends a lot of time discussing Bairstow's face, Stokes' dreams, Shoaib Bashir's luggage, Ashwin's totem, Root's form and India's selection troubles. Also, a recurring segment in the podcast now - Srinath Sripath's impressions of Harsha Bhogle. And to this, we add a new doozie: Prashant DP's reimagination of Tamil cinema's immortal 'other banana conundrum', except it features Geoffrey Boycott and Ian Botham. You read that right. We are on Twitter: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins 3. SpamMo: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148 4. Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony 5. Bisi: https://twitter.com/bisibelebhaat

What a start to a summer of grief, and the Shamar of joy... Bisi, Sandy, Srinath, Murali and Chops get together on the day of Bazball's first win on Indian shores and a Windies' win for the ages at the Gabba to cry, feel angry, smile, guffaw, break heads and crack jokes while constantly pointing and laughing at Ashwin's fielding, and AB de Villiers' ridiculous new ideas to 'improve' the game. And - a bonus epicmax clip of Srinath Sripath pulling off the most audacious Harsha Bhogle impression ever. Come troll us on Twitter: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos 3. Bisi: https://twitter.com/bisibelebhaat 4. Srinath: https://twitter.com/srinathsripath 5. Murali: https://twitter.com/muralisatagopun 6. Sandy: https://twitter.com/sandeeplanjewar Shownotes: 1. The great BC Lara can't hold back his tears after a miraculous win at the Gabba for the Windies: https://twitter.com/MarkHoward03/status/1751507132372111479?t=k47FSoyKcBrxIzrMdNxVWg&s=19 2. Neither can the fantastic CL Hooper: https://twitter.com/BenCameron23/status/1751506262393782634?t=9mgkP7TadjvkLyGQ_BK01Q&s=19 3. A truly out-of-their-minds discussion between Kevin "Switch Hit" Pietersen and AB De "360" Villiers: https://twitter.com/KP24/status/1748803502195806235?t=ETj-jNwhx6zD0vNNM-tCDQ&s=19 4. How's that for a first Test wicket celebration from the wonderful Kevin Sinclair?: https://twitter.com/7Cricket/status/1750825771151614034?t=0ZaGoHEUOiBtqoGoWKA10w&s=19 5. How's that for a player review for the LED bails! Well played, Hodge! https://twitter.com/FoxCricket/status/1751205776696524883?t=JBO8UqZ3_jDWMHfRK4-SmA&s=03

In Episode 107, Bits and Pieces continues its Pulitzer-worthy investigation into the state of cricket pitch manufacturing, outfield preparation and stands manufacturing as the American venues for the 2024 T20 World Cup get into a race against time, logic and sense to be ready in time for the ICC's big event. Also, an in-depth look into various Indian squads for various formats of cricket, some of which have been announced and some of which haven't (to be clear, we are referring to the squads here, and not formats of the game). In addition to compelling conversations on Bazball's impending India debut and West Indies' troubles in Australia, we also ask the most important question in cricket: Is it time Harsha Bhogle stopped tweeting? Bits and Pieces is anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts. Do help your friends discover us from https://linktr.ee/bitsnpieces Is there a series from 2029 or later for which you'd like us to predict India's playing XI? Write to us at: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay 3. SpamMo: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148 4. Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos 5. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins Shownotes: 1. When Bill Brown was worried about Kardar Mankading him: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-england-1948-61329/oxford-university-vs-australians-352987/full-scorecard 2. Sky Cricket interviews Johnny Grave, CEO of Windies Cricket: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/west-indies-cricket--58370831 3. The anatomy of an American disaster loading at the upcoming T20 World Cup: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/never-done-before-adelaide-oval-s-key-role-in-new-york-s-t20-world-cup-pitches-1417224

In Episode 107, Bits and Pieces continues its Pulitzer-worthy investigation into the state of cricket pitch manufacturing, outfield preparation and stands manufacturing as the American venues for the 2024 T20 World Cup get into a race against time, logic and sense to be ready in time for the ICC's big event. Also, an in-depth look into various Indian squads for various formats of cricket, some of which have been announced and some of which haven't (to be clear, we are referring to the squads here, and not formats of the game). In addition to compelling conversations on Bazball's impending India debut and West Indies' troubles in Australia, we also ask the most important question in cricket: Is it time Harsha Bhogle stopped tweeting? Bits and Pieces is anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts. Do help your friends discover us from https://linktr.ee/bitsnpieces Is there a series from 2029 or later for which you'd like us to predict India's playing XI? Write to us at: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. PGK: https://twitter.com/peegeekay 3. SpamMo: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148 4. Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos 5. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins Shownotes: 1. When Bill Brown was worried about Kardar Mankading him: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-england-1948-61329/oxford-university-vs-australians-352987/full-scorecard 2. Sky Cricket interviews Johnny Grave, CEO of Windies Cricket: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/west-indies-cricket--58370831 3. The anatomy of an American disaster loading at the upcoming T20 World Cup: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/never-done-before-adelaide-oval-s-key-role-in-new-york-s-t20-world-cup-pitches-1417224

At one point Tony says "We've been talking for 20m and only Rachna has made any sense" (edited out). At another point Tony whines on like a pork "chop" about Sanju Samson not making the "cut" (edited out). And for some part of the pod Tony self edits himself out of the pod on account of a power-cut. In between all of this, Chops, Bisi, Rachna, VaMu, SandyG and Tony talk about "cricket without borders", fielding in the IPL, over-reliance on data, selection methods, the Afghanistan ODIs, the upcoming India-England series and much more.... Tune in for an hour and a quarter of "from the sublime to the ridiculous". Share. Subscribe. Leave us some feedback... LINKS: Have you subscribed to our Youtube channel, dear current listener and potential viewer? Here is the link... Go watch/hear us there (too): ⁠https://youtube.com/@bitsandpiecesthefriendlies7100⁠ Bits and Pieces on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony VaMu (Varun) : https://twitter.com/varunmurali43 SandyJi: https://twitter.com/sandeeplanjewar Rachana: https://twitter.com/thethingygirl Bisi: https://twitter.com/bisibelebhaat SHOW NOTES: 1. The IPL in Jan is flying high even before the IPL has begun - https://x.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1746482773916033474 2. Chappelli thatha doesn't like any of his time wasted when he's watching a Test - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/why-aren-t-we-making-a-bigger-deal-of-the-slow-pace-of-play-in-test-cricket-1416516 3. Johnson and Kelly, and Faf du Plessis bringing up some outrageous catches to start off 2024 - https://x.com/robelinda2/status/1746102830258414042?t=0s4MadG6g_fmP2t9Mdyeng&s=09 and https://x.com/SA20_League/status/1746170663667188205?t=MJf4LOnzsHqwY6ttvL9ncw&s=09 4. Jemi Rodrigues on the bane right now that is India W fielding and catching - https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricket-videos/rodrigues-our-fielding-hasn-t-been-up-to-standard-1415270 5. Contribute to Rachana's very promising attempt to spread cricket and life lessons in rural Nepal - https://www.justgiving.com/page/rachana-ramchand-cwb-nepal and read more about Cricket Without Boundaries here - https://www.cricketwithoutboundaries.com 6. Weirdest coin toss ever! EVER! https://twitter.com/FanCode/status/1745323088613630133

It's year 3 of Bits and Pieces, and on episode 105 Tony, PGK, Mohan, Murali, Tareque and surprise guest Iman talk about how the balance of the universe is maintained, about the primacy of Presidents and Secretaries, of the team that turned up for Bihar, and why England is correct in bringing a Chef to India. Join the gang for the sublime and the ridiculous. And tell a friend. Follow us: Bits and Pieces on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony Mohan: https://twitter.com/mohank Praveen: https://twitter.com/peegeekay Murali: https://twitter.com/muralisatagopun Tareque: https://twitter.com/tarequelaskar Iman: https://twitter.com/imanpande

As 2023 winds down, catch the gang in a mood that is equal parts dark and humorous. There's a bit of looking back with dollops of recency bias thrown in and there's a bit of looking forward with pessimism and optimism jostling with each other for screentime in a set of moving pictures called imagined reality. Time is a circle, they say and the circle of Centurion has made us none the wiser. Oh, and don't miss the many in-jokes that all of you are in on, dear listeners and the needles that are ready to pierce your bananas. Here's to bits and pieces of everything that's good sprinkled across 2024 for all of us and Sanju Samson! Find us on Elon's servers: Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony Sameer: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148 Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci Iman: https://twitter.com/imanpande Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins Adi: https://twitter.com/adi1112 Show Notes: Notytony's quest for Bill Watterson throughout the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup: https://whereisbillwatterson.substack.com/p/one-day-stand https://whereisbillwatterson.substack.com/p/tantalus-finalus https://whereisbillwatterson.substack.com/p/peace-plus-the-hooting CSA decides to send SA C team to NZ for Men's Tests: https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3842534 Looks like the Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is all set to outdo the Men's ODI World Cup 2023 but in not such a good way: https://twitter.com/PeterDellaPenna/status/1741435794290520356?t=okrQjzzV3WtsJ5jyerKvXA&s=19 Have you subscribed to our Youtube channel yet, dear current listener and potential viewer?: https://www.youtube.com/@bitsandpiecesthefriendlies7100

It's been a glorious week, one in which Sanju Samson has scored a scintillating century to win India an ODI series in South Africa. So, Max, Varun, and Tareque get together to discuss everything else. From Punjab Paddlers' Shashank redemption, to Hyderabad's Hyper bids, we've got you covered. Join us this holiday season for all the action from the world of cricket, and a deconstruction of the IPL auctions and teams, that's as long and entertaining as the IPL itself. Follow us on Twitter Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket Max: https://twitter.com/maxdavinci Varun: https://twitter.com/varunmurali43 Tareque: https://twitter.com/tarequelaskar