{"podcast":{"title":"The Last Wicket","slug":"the-last-wicket-2136337","podcast_index_feed_id":2136337,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/thelastwicket/","website_url":"https://thelastwicket.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/66460d61-d0bb-43e4-953e-ee21639ea24f/29324b36-1980-4aed-a375-65121a087e7a-58ce35fc1-11904655-1616551.jpg","author":"Cricket Guys","episode_count":100,"summary":"Two US-based cricket fans are joined every episode by some of the most knowledgeable people in the game, for wide ranging conversations on everything from analytics to cricket history and everything in between.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-last-wicket-2136337"},"episode":{"title":"2026 Men's T20 World Cup: Controversies and Expectations","slug":"2026-men-s-t20-world-cup-controversies-and-expectations","published_at":"2026-02-04T02:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-last-wicket-2136337/2026-men-s-t20-world-cup-controversies-and-expectations","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-last-wicket-2136337","url":"https://thelastwicket.captivate.fm/episode/2026-mens-t20-world-cup-controversies-and-expectations","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/72c02dcc-e289-499d-998d-5b80d86c1b06.mp3","summary":"A significant discussion unfolds regarding the imminent Cricket T20 World Cup, as Benny and Mayank delve into the intricacies and implications surrounding this prestigious tournament. With the tournament rapidly approaching, anticipation is palpable, but it is tempered by a backdrop of controversy, particularly concerning the withdrawal of teams and the ensuing political ramifications. The hosts engage in a thorough analysis of the current state of international cricket, highlighting the implications of Bangladesh's withdrawal and Pakistan's subsequent stance on their match against India. They explore the dynamics of team compositions, player performances, and the inherent pressures of competing in a World Cup hosted in India. As the conversation progresses, Benny and Mayank provide keen insights into the potential outcomes and key players to watch, culminating in a comprehensive forecast of the tournament's trajectory.","meta_description":"A significant discussion unfolds regarding the imminent Cricket T20 World Cup, as Benny and Mayank delve into the intricacies and implications surrounding…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4635,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-last-wicket-2136337/episodes/2026-men-s-t20-world-cup-controversies-and-expectations/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-last-wicket-2136337/2026-men-s-t20-world-cup-controversies-and-expectations.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}