# Strategic Timeout:  Malan & Faraaz talk IPL, ball tampering, and captaincy pressure

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Podcast: [Test Match Special](https://stenobird.com/podcast/test-match-special-470353)
Published: 2026-04-08T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Strategic Timeout is available to WATCH, in full, on the BBC Sport Youtube channel and on BBC iPlayer. Amber Sandhu, Faraaz Noor and former England international Dawid Malan break down the biggest IPL 2026 talking points. From captaincy debates and pressure moments to high-scoring games and standout performances, the panel explore what’s shaping the tournament so far. With insight from Malan’s IPL experience, the episode dives into the role of captains in T20 cricket, the value of all-rounders in the modern game and whether experience is becoming more important than ever. Plus, the team discuss the Impact Player rule and a wider ball tampering controversy.

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