In this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham talk about the India vs New Zealand test series, the IPL retention list and the possibility of Novak Djokovic skipping the Australian Open.

They also discuss the title race between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, Lionel Messi winning his 7th Ballon d'Or and more.

Tune in!

Timecodes

00:00 - Introduction

01:55 - India vs New Zealand Test and IPL retention List

09:44 - Defending champ Djokovic may miss Australian Open due to vaccination mandate

13:43 - Formula 1 and the demise of Sir Francis Owen Garbett Williams CBE

23:41 - EPL

29:49 - Ballon d'Or winners

37:28 - Recommendations

Recommendations

Aniketh

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Gowtham

War minus the shooting: A journey through South Asia during the 1996 Cricket World Cup

Produced by Jude Weston and Brien Benny, edited by Umrav.