# Cricket: Test vs IPL & The Politics In Between | Rajdeep Sardesai & Nikhil Naz | Ep 3

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Published: 2026-04-16T11:35:57+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3600

## Resource

In the latest episode of Cricket Unfiltered, journalists and passionate cricket fans Rajdeep Sardesai and Nikhil Naz dive deep into cricket’s biggest debates—Test vs IPL, Chennai nostalgia, and the story behind the gate named after legendary cricketer Dilip Sardesai at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. They also unpack why the Kolkata Knight Riders seem to have lost the plot—and ask the big question: can sport ever truly stay apolitical? Plus, a proud moment as India features 4 cricketers in the latest Wisden list. Watch the full conversation on Cricket Unfiltered. Tune in! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

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