ONLY True Cricket Fans Will Relate! Tanay Tiwari & Varun Duggi Relive Iconic Moments

Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala

In this episode of Take A Pause, I sit with Tanay Tiwari, presenter and commentator, cricket content creator to explore the highs and heartbreaks of Indian cricket. We discussed why cricket feels like therapy, the narrative of players’ journeys, and how these stories deeply resonate with fans.

We also discussed cricket icons like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Surya Kumar Yadav and others as this episode captures the essence of being a true sports fan. Tanay shared untold stories, Virat Kohli’s warrior mentality, Surya Kumar Yadav’s game-changing catch, and the real emotions behind India’s biggest cricketing moments.

We also discussed the impact of sports on daily life, leadership and never giving up. Tune in for a candid chat that goes beyond the pitch and straight dives into the heart of cricket fandom.

00:00 – Introduction

01:59 – How cricket shaped my life

11:29 – Virat Kohli is just built different!

17:18 – Test matches that made history!

19:22 – KL Rahul – the most UNDERRATED player?

23:18 – MS Dhoni never followed the rules!

28:40 – Surya Kumar Yadav’s road to greatness!

32:39 – The rise of Rohit Sharma – leader or legend?

38:18 – Meet the future of Indian cricket!

41:17 – Ashwin – The mad scientist of cricket!

44:32 – Bumrah’s bowling is NOT normal!

47:40 – Sourav Ganguly – The man who changed Indian cricket!

50:22 – Virat Kohli’s obsession with winning!

55:43 – Why sports storytelling gives us goosebumps!

58:52 – "If I could tell my younger self one thing…"