# Shreyas Replaces SKY? Dawood's Shadow on Cricket & Why Lalit Modi-Vijay Mallya Live Like Kings in London | Cricket Unfiltered | Ep 6

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Published: 2026-06-05T10:48:50+00:00
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Is Indian cricket on the verge of a major reset? And why do some of the biggest controversies from cricket's past refuse to go away? In this explosive conversation, veteran journalists and cricket enthusiasts Rajdeep Sardesai and Nikhil Naz debate whether Shreyas Iyer should replace Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20 captain and discuss what the ideal Indian T20 playing XI should look like going forward. The two also take on the hottest selection debate in Indian cricket: Is teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi truly ready for the international stage, or is India rushing its newest prodigy? But the conversation doesn't stop there. From the shadow cast by the underworld on cricket through the years and allegations of threats to players, to the enduring fascination surrounding Dawood Ibrahim, the discussion explores some of the sport's darkest chapters. The episode also examines why former IPL architect Lalit Modi and businessman Vijay Mallya continue to command attention from London, years after leaving India. How did they shape modern cricket? Why do their interviews still make headlines? And what do their stories say about power, money and influence in Indian sport? From captaincy battles and selection controversies to IPL politics and cricket's murky past, this is a conversation that spans the full spectrum of Indian cricket. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

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