Direct Hit Esplicito

di Saumya Mehta

A platform to spark conversation about various issues surrounding the world of cricket and celebrating our love for the game of cricket, “Direct Hit” is a video podcast hosted and produced by Saumya Mehta, an undergraduate student at Tufts University in Greater Boston. In each episode, he sits down with some of his friends and fellow cricket enthusiasts to get to the bottom of the recent developments in the cricketing world, s ...   ...  Leggi dettagli

Episodi del podcast

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  • Episode 18: Our Favorite Experiences as Cricket Fans (Part II)

    Episode 18: Our Favorite Experiences as Cricket Fans (Part II)

    In this episode, we continue to reminisce our most memorable moments and experiences as fans of cricket, spanning topics such as our encounters with cricketers in person, the impact that commentators can have on a viewer's experience, and of course, play some trivia! We will be back with a brand new episode in only a couple of days. Until then, happy streaming!

  • Episode 17: Our Favorite Experiences as Cricket Fans (Part I)

    Episode 17: Our Favorite Experiences as Cricket Fans (Part I)

    After 5 long months and revamped roster, and just as much passion and excitement as ever, we are back! In this episode, we are joined by dear friend, fellow cricket enthusiast, and perhaps the most well-traveled cricket fan we know- Anika Agarwal. She was in the audience at almost every major cricketing event of the last decade (name it, and she was there!), and so it was only fair that her debut on the podcast be a recollection of our most memorable and cherished experiences as cricket fans. And what a wonderful and wholesome session of reminiscence it was! We will be back with Part II of this discussion in a couple of days. Until then, happy streaming :)

  • Episode 16: Stories of our Favorite Cricketers (Part II)

    Episode 16: Stories of our Favorite Cricketers (Part II)

    Four months after this episode was shot and three months after its first part was released, we finally found internet connection that was secure and consistent enough for us to be able to share with you all part 2 of our discussion on stories of our favorite cricketers. In this episode, Uzair reveals little-known details about Shadab Khan's improbable rise as a professional cricketer at the age of 16 while the rest of us sit back in awe of the achievements of the promising youngster. With the end of an excruciating semester in sight, we will be back with a new set of episodes in only a few days. Until then, happy streaming!

  • Episode 15: Stories of our Favorite Cricketers (Part I)

    Episode 15: Stories of our Favorite Cricketers (Part I)

    This week, we celebrate our 15th episode! And what better way to do it than by reliving our fondest memories of our favorite cricketers...? Join us as we discuss some awe-inspiring, humorous, and delightful stories. We shall see you soon with Part II of this discussion. Happy streaming!

  • Episode 14: A Tribute to Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni

    Episode 14: A Tribute to Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni

    If Kapil Dev brought cricket to the homes of a million Indians and Sourav Ganguly put India's affinity for the sport on the world map, there was a man who ensured that it retains its position on the map by bringing glory to Indian cricket. In this episode, the boys discuss the retirement of the man who made India believe... MS Dhoni. And of course, with Thala comes Chinna Thala Suresh Raina, who followed suit and announced his retirement in concurrence. Two of the most valuable cricketers that India has ever seen retiring was sure to evoke a lot of emotions in us, and that is what made this episode extra special. Happy streaming!