Episode 8: The Origins of the 1996 Cricket World Cup
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In this special two-episode thriller and in celebration of the upcoming world cup, we take a look back at the 1996 sub-continental cricket world cup.
In this episode, Virosh Poologasundram and I closely examine the build-up and context leading up to the tournament and the rise and fall of various great cricketing nations. We pay special attention to the Sri-Lankan and Australian teams and the controversy that surrounded their prior test series and world cup fixtures.
This is a must-listen episode for all fans of sport.
Timestamps
[2:52] - Guest Introduction including who's the GOAT
[7:24] - Premadasa Stadium?
[15:50] - 1996 Context (world and cricket)
[34:22] - Examining Civil unrest issues
[42:23] - Hot Seat
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