Sony Sports Network Tuesday announced its latest initiative, Cricket Petta, a Tamil podcast dedicated to cricket fans, claimed to be the first by a sports broadcaster in India.
“Cricket Petta” – translating to Cricket Locality, aims to engage Tamil-speaking cricket enthusiasts by providing entertaining and insightful discussions on various aspects of the game with a local touch. Hosted by Tamil multi-sports commentator Arun Venugopal, the five-episode podcast offers its take on cricket’s rich legacy and beyond.
The first episode will be released on Wednesday, October 30, with new episodes airing every Wednesday until November 27. The podcast will be available on all leading podcast platforms.
The inaugural episode, titled “Is Ashwin the Greatest Player from Tamil Nadu to Represent India?”, features a lively discussion with former India Women’s coach as well as India and Tamil Nadu player WV Raman, alongside current Puducherry and Tamil Nadu cricketer Arun Karthik. They share anecdotes and insider stories from their time with Ashwin, offering fans rare glimpses into dressing room dynamics.
Each episode will spotlight expert discussions on trending cricket topics, bringing the sport’s greatest moments and personalities to life. For instance, L. Sivaramakrishnan will compare the captaincy styles of M.S. Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma in one episode. Another will feature R. Sridhar and Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan debating iconic cricket venues such as Eden Gardens versus Wankhede Stadium.
