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On September 13 2020, at Santander Triathlon, Spanish triathlete Diego Mentrida gave up his podium finish to British rival James Teagle who made an error at a turn, meters from the finish line. In a moment of supreme sportsmanship that caught attention of the world, Diego stopped so James can cross the finish line first. In this special episode, listen to Diego Mentrida talk to host Prakash Wadhwa, about that moment, finding balance between winning and sportsmanship, and making an all important connection between sports and society.  

"I didn't want to be on the podium in that fashion, my position was behind him" - Diego

This story of grace and sportsmanship has a parallel to 2019 Cricket world cup final, meanwhile the organizers have awarded Diego with a honorary third position. 

What do tied super overs at IPL in presence of leaders Anil Kumble and Kumar Sangakara signify? Why is Zimbabwe coach Lalchand Rajput pulled away from Pakistan tour, shouldn't this be a question asked by the ICC? Does ICC exist in the power position that it should as a governing body? & a discussion on role of India in leading cricket.  Host Prakash Wadhwa is joined by Darshit Pandya (NZ), Sapan Dholakia (Ind), and Tyrelle Audain (Trinidad) in this freewheeling conversation. 

A world cup is postponed by ICC & IPL 2020 has a green signal. How important is this moment for the game and its power dynamics? Host Prakash Wadhwa along with Darshit Pandya and Sapan Dholakia discuss this moment and India's role in providing a balanced leadership.

What is one result in history that you would like to change? What is one memory you would like to erase? ICC asks for fan opinion but ignores the overwhelming emotion of fans on #CWC19 final. Clearly, it raises question of integrity, and leaves one wondering if there is a bigger story to the World Cup final? Catch Darshit Pandya in conversation with host Prakash Wadhwa. 

Does cricket need tie-breakers at all? Isn't tie a genuine result in the game of cricket? What can Tennis and Football tell cricket about tie-breakers? Join Aaron Kumar with host Prakash Wadhwa in this final part of a 3 part conversation on #CWC19 side stories including discussion on dead-ball rule, the role of MCC in the game, #KumarDharmasena part of MCC, & #SpiritOfCricket. 

What is MCC and its role in cricket? Umpire Kumar Dharmasena, part of MCC cricket committee, and spirit of cricket? In this part 2 of developing stories from World Cup final, join Aaron Kumar and host Prakash Wadhwa on fine balance of rules and spirit of cricket.