While those playing only domestic cricket might not make astronomical sums of money, the BCCI ensures that they are well compensated in today’s time, claims Amrit Mathur. . @IVMPodcasts @AmritMathur1

Amrit Mathur talks about the three things that changed BCCI’s fortunes in the 90s and made them a force to reckon with in world cricket. . @IVMPodcasts @AmritMathur1

The rise of the BCCI in the 90s owed to a larger context of liberalization in the country which brought more market forces who saw the potential in cricket’s popularity and decided to leverage it. . @IVMPodcasts @AmritMathur1

Amrit Mathur looks back at the role that ex-BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya played in the 90s to not only help BCCI grow as an organization but also what he did for global cricket when he was at the helm of the ICC. . @IVMPodcasts @AmritMathur1

Amrit Mathur sheds light on what the BCCI did right in the ‘90s that led to the growth of their influence in the cricketing world. It was fitting that by the end of the decade, an Indian was heading cricket’s governing body. . @IVMPodcasts @AmritMathur1

Amrit Mathur explains how the popularity of the Indian team is not just a boon for the BCCI but also for other boards, who often bank on their popularity to ensure their financial health remains in the pink. . @IVMPodcasts @AmritMathur1

Due to cricket’s massive popularity in the country, which has grown multi-fold in the last few decades, India helps the world of cricket make a lot of money. However, the share they receive from the ICC is much smaller, believes Amrit Mathur. . @IVMPodcasts @AmritMathur1

Amrit Mathur explains the major shift that came in the ‘90s when BCCI went to court to ensure that they can sell television rights of matches played in India to the highest bidder. . @IVMPodcasts @AmritMathur1

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Ahead of the 17th edition of the tournament, Amrit Mathur picks his favorite Asia Cup memories from the first sixteen editions. . @IVMPodcasts @AmritMathur1

After having worked to deliver a successful 1996 World Cup in the subcontinent as a part of the PILCOM, Amrit Mathur had an interesting job offer come his way. . @IVMPodcasts @AmritMathur1

Amrit Mathur recalls a memorable spell by mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis in the Final of the 2008 Asia Cup and his subsequent demystification by dashing Indian opener Virender Sehwag. . @IVMPodcasts @AmritMathur1

While India and Pakistan have produced some memorable contests in the Asia Cup in the past, Amrit Mathur predicts a one-sided contest in the 2025 Asia Cup based on recent meetings between the two in multilateral tournaments. . @IVMPodcasts @AmritMathur1

Amrit Mathur explains how India refusing to play in the Asia Cup can hurt the country’s chances of hosting the Olympic Games in 2036. . @IVMPodcasts @AmritMathur1

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Having worn the hat of an administrator on multiple occasions, Amrit Mathur explains the role that India plays in an organization like the Asian Cricket Council. . @IVMPodcasts @AmritMathur1

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Having written a book with him, Sharda Ugra knows Yuvraj Singh well enough. Now, it’s time for her to pick her favorite memories of the man who gave a billion people hundreds of great memories. . @IVMPodcasts

Sharda Ugra recalls a massive Yuvraj knock that made it impossible for the selectors to overlook this youngster from Punjab. In a year’s time he was part of the national team. . @IVMPodcasts

2010 was a difficult year for Yuvraj Singh as his form had deserted him and he also lost his place in the side for a while. And on top of that there were injuries. But in all this he missed out on the signs of the deadly disease that was growing inside of him. . @IVMPodcasts