When the league began in 2008, the presence of a galaxy of foreign stars turned heads. But despite their massive influence and success, the board has stuck to the four foreigners in an XI rule. While some foreign players have used the league as a launchpad for their careers, some big names have flopped as well.

Watch Cyrus discuss a bevy of foreign stars in the IPL with Ayaz Memon on this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank. Do tell us in the comments if we have missed some big names.

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While Pakistan’s first ICC tournament as hosts after 29 years winds up, we rewind to 1996 to the iconic Wills World Cup hosted by three subcontinent countries when Sri Lanka rewrote the ODI batting blueprint to stun the world under their talismanic skipper Arjuna Ranatunga.

Cyrus and World Cup specialist Ayaz Memon talk about al the World Cup heist as big as India’s ‘83 triumph, on this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank.

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From waiting hours to load a single webpage to streaming movies in 4K, India has come a long way. In this special episode of A Century of Stories: India, Kunal Vijaykar sits down with comedian Kumar Varun and journalist Aastha Atray Banan to unpack the cultural evolution of India over the last 25 years.

This is not just nostalgia—it’s a deep dive into how India changed, adapted, and thrived in the digital age.
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A few months after reaching 500 Test wickets, Ravichandran Ashwin surprised many by announcing his retirement from international cricket. But his greatness was duly recognised recently as he was conferred with the Padma Shri honour by the Govt. of India soon after his retirement. Watch R. Sridhar, India’s fielding coach for 7 years, talk about the man Ravi Shastri dubbed as the ‘Ash-tronaut’ on this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank.

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Indian cuisine has taken over the world, from bustling street food stalls to Michelin-starred restaurants. But how did our beloved flavours travel beyond borders? In this episode of A Century of Stories: India, Kunal Vijayakar explores the global rise of Indian food through the journeys of chefs like Vikas Khanna, Vineet Bhatia, and Garima Arora. From different parts of India to New York, London, and Bangkok, discover how they’ve redefined Indian cuisine on the world stage. 🇮🇳🍽️✨

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Eight years after it was last held, the Champions Trophy makes a comeback with its latest edition to be hosted in Pakistan and the UAE. Join Cyrus and Ayaz Memon as they refresh some memories from a tournament that has often been called the Mini World Cup on this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank.

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Discover the groundbreaking story and sounds of Charanjit Singh, the unsung pioneer of acid house! Decades before the genre took off, this Indian musician fused classical ragas with futuristic synths on his 1982 album Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat. Using just the Roland TB-303 and TR-808, Singh unknowingly predated the acid house movement by years. Was he ahead of his time or simply following his own musical instincts?

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With Jasprit Bumrah sweeping the ICC awards after a terrific 2024, it was only fair that we discuss the pacer at length with a man who worked very closely with him and saw him develop into a world class talent. Watch Cyrus ask India’s ex-fielding coach R. Sridhar everything that you want to know about the man the country has been calling a ‘national treasure’ on this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank.

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