Nakul Pande
@nakulmpande.bsky.social
Sports broadcaster and journalist. Views and hair my own. He/him 🏳️🌈
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February 11, 2026 at 9:13 AM
The India history keeps coming with Team USA. Harmeet Singh shone in the 2012 U19 World Cup (wickets in the quarters and semis, ran out Travis Head in the final), but he and Saurabh Netravalkar both played for India at the one before that in 2010.
#T20WorldCup
#T20WorldCup
February 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The India history keeps coming with Team USA. Harmeet Singh shone in the 2012 U19 World Cup (wickets in the quarters and semis, ran out Travis Head in the final), but he and Saurabh Netravalkar both played for India at the one before that in 2010.
#T20WorldCup
#T20WorldCup
For all the West Indies had done in the #T20WorldCup, they’d never taken a hat-trick - now they have!
Romario Shepherd joins Brett Lee, Ekta Bisht, Anya Shrubsole, Curtis Campher, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kagiso Rabada, Karthik Meiyappan, Josh Little, Pat Cummins (twice) & Chris Jordan on the list.
Romario Shepherd joins Brett Lee, Ekta Bisht, Anya Shrubsole, Curtis Campher, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kagiso Rabada, Karthik Meiyappan, Josh Little, Pat Cummins (twice) & Chris Jordan on the list.
February 7, 2026 at 12:58 PM
For all the West Indies had done in the #T20WorldCup, they’d never taken a hat-trick - now they have!
Romario Shepherd joins Brett Lee, Ekta Bisht, Anya Shrubsole, Curtis Campher, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kagiso Rabada, Karthik Meiyappan, Josh Little, Pat Cummins (twice) & Chris Jordan on the list.
Romario Shepherd joins Brett Lee, Ekta Bisht, Anya Shrubsole, Curtis Campher, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kagiso Rabada, Karthik Meiyappan, Josh Little, Pat Cummins (twice) & Chris Jordan on the list.
Oliver Davidson’s last bowl in a ‘live’ game was in a club game for Carlton in Edinburgh. That was in August - now he’s bowled his first over for his country, in a #T20WorldCup, at Eden Gardens.
Despite its best efforts to get in its own way, cricket can be great.
#SCOvWI🏏🏴🌴
Despite its best efforts to get in its own way, cricket can be great.
#SCOvWI🏏🏴🌴
February 7, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Oliver Davidson’s last bowl in a ‘live’ game was in a club game for Carlton in Edinburgh. That was in August - now he’s bowled his first over for his country, in a #T20WorldCup, at Eden Gardens.
Despite its best efforts to get in its own way, cricket can be great.
#SCOvWI🏏🏴🌴
Despite its best efforts to get in its own way, cricket can be great.
#SCOvWI🏏🏴🌴
Bloody hell, the Scots have been busy!
#T20WorldCup
#T20WorldCup
February 7, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Bloody hell, the Scots have been busy!
#T20WorldCup
#T20WorldCup
Given everything that’s happened with Yorkshire, and given everything Moeen is and represents…I’m not sure how to feel about this.
Yorkshire CCC is delighted to announce the signing of iconic all-rounder Moeen Ali ✍️
The double World Cup winner will join the Club for this season's Vitality Blast, with an option to extend for 2027 💙
Read more 👉 yorkshireccc.com/news/moeen-a...
The double World Cup winner will join the Club for this season's Vitality Blast, with an option to extend for 2027 💙
Read more 👉 yorkshireccc.com/news/moeen-a...
January 28, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Given everything that’s happened with Yorkshire, and given everything Moeen is and represents…I’m not sure how to feel about this.
One thing there’s no doubt on is Bangladesh’s fans make every tournament a brighter & more engaging spectacle, and they’ll be missed. Wonder who they’ll adopt for this one?
Gotta be weird for Scotland too, getting Denmark 92-d in at the shortest possible notice.
#T20WorldCup
Gotta be weird for Scotland too, getting Denmark 92-d in at the shortest possible notice.
#T20WorldCup
January 24, 2026 at 11:40 AM
One thing there’s no doubt on is Bangladesh’s fans make every tournament a brighter & more engaging spectacle, and they’ll be missed. Wonder who they’ll adopt for this one?
Gotta be weird for Scotland too, getting Denmark 92-d in at the shortest possible notice.
#T20WorldCup
Gotta be weird for Scotland too, getting Denmark 92-d in at the shortest possible notice.
#T20WorldCup
www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-re...
So it’s done. It’s quite something that the Bangladesh government wouldn’t permit the BCB to back down even with a #T20WorldCup spot at stake.
The ICC talk about not wanting to set a precedent or undermine their neutrality, but…that ship’s sailed, no?
So it’s done. It’s quite something that the Bangladesh government wouldn’t permit the BCB to back down even with a #T20WorldCup spot at stake.
The ICC talk about not wanting to set a precedent or undermine their neutrality, but…that ship’s sailed, no?
ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland at T20 World Cup due to BCB refusal to play in India
Decision comes after Bangladesh refused to change its stance following ICC board meeting
www.espncricinfo.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:22 AM
www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-re...
So it’s done. It’s quite something that the Bangladesh government wouldn’t permit the BCB to back down even with a #T20WorldCup spot at stake.
The ICC talk about not wanting to set a precedent or undermine their neutrality, but…that ship’s sailed, no?
So it’s done. It’s quite something that the Bangladesh government wouldn’t permit the BCB to back down even with a #T20WorldCup spot at stake.
The ICC talk about not wanting to set a precedent or undermine their neutrality, but…that ship’s sailed, no?
3 tons & 6 fifties in his last 20 ODI innings. Through the 2023 Asia Cup to the start of the World Cup, he scored 100 & two 90s in just over a month.
He's also scored 3 consecutive ducks and 3 ducks in 5, in 2 separate blocks, 5 years apart. The baffling career of Kusal Mendis.
He's also scored 3 consecutive ducks and 3 ducks in 5, in 2 separate blocks, 5 years apart. The baffling career of Kusal Mendis.
January 22, 2026 at 12:25 PM
3 tons & 6 fifties in his last 20 ODI innings. Through the 2023 Asia Cup to the start of the World Cup, he scored 100 & two 90s in just over a month.
He's also scored 3 consecutive ducks and 3 ducks in 5, in 2 separate blocks, 5 years apart. The baffling career of Kusal Mendis.
He's also scored 3 consecutive ducks and 3 ducks in 5, in 2 separate blocks, 5 years apart. The baffling career of Kusal Mendis.
Meanwhile, the ICC press release ignores all of this reality and says that the tournament ‘will proceed as scheduled with Bangladesh’s matches to be played in India.’
There’s no mention of the possible expulsion of Bangladesh or their replacement by Scotland.
#T20WorldCup
There’s no mention of the possible expulsion of Bangladesh or their replacement by Scotland.
#T20WorldCup
www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to...
Don’t ever tell me that sport isn’t political. That isn’t a comment on the rights and wrongs of Bangladesh’s situation, which is complex to say the least - it’s an acknowledgement of reality.
#T20WorldCup
Don’t ever tell me that sport isn’t political. That isn’t a comment on the rights and wrongs of Bangladesh’s situation, which is complex to say the least - it’s an acknowledgement of reality.
#T20WorldCup
ICC to replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup if they don't travel to India
BCB has been given one more day to change its stance on the issue
www.espncricinfo.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Meanwhile, the ICC press release ignores all of this reality and says that the tournament ‘will proceed as scheduled with Bangladesh’s matches to be played in India.’
There’s no mention of the possible expulsion of Bangladesh or their replacement by Scotland.
#T20WorldCup
There’s no mention of the possible expulsion of Bangladesh or their replacement by Scotland.
#T20WorldCup
www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to...
Don’t ever tell me that sport isn’t political. That isn’t a comment on the rights and wrongs of Bangladesh’s situation, which is complex to say the least - it’s an acknowledgement of reality.
#T20WorldCup
Don’t ever tell me that sport isn’t political. That isn’t a comment on the rights and wrongs of Bangladesh’s situation, which is complex to say the least - it’s an acknowledgement of reality.
#T20WorldCup
ICC to replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup if they don't travel to India
BCB has been given one more day to change its stance on the issue
www.espncricinfo.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:04 PM
www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-to...
Don’t ever tell me that sport isn’t political. That isn’t a comment on the rights and wrongs of Bangladesh’s situation, which is complex to say the least - it’s an acknowledgement of reality.
#T20WorldCup
Don’t ever tell me that sport isn’t political. That isn’t a comment on the rights and wrongs of Bangladesh’s situation, which is complex to say the least - it’s an acknowledgement of reality.
#T20WorldCup
Not content with an entirely legitimate battle against the BCCI a few weeks out from the #T20WorldCup, Bangladesh cricket has opened up a new front - against itself. Popcorn at the ready, folks!
www.espncricinfo.com/live-blog/li...
www.espncricinfo.com/live-blog/li...
Live updates - Players boycott matches as crisis in Bangladesh cricket deepens
Things are simmering in Bangladesh cricket. This is the place to get all the details as they happen
www.espncricinfo.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Not content with an entirely legitimate battle against the BCCI a few weeks out from the #T20WorldCup, Bangladesh cricket has opened up a new front - against itself. Popcorn at the ready, folks!
www.espncricinfo.com/live-blog/li...
www.espncricinfo.com/live-blog/li...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
This now happens almost every time a player of Pakistani descent, whoever they’re playing for, comes to India. World Cup or bilateral series, it doesn’t seem to matter. It shouldn’t be like this.
This now happens almost every time a player of Pakistani descent, whoever they’re playing for, comes to India. World Cup or bilateral series, it doesn’t seem to matter. It shouldn’t be like this.
England’s T20 World Cup plans hit by Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed visa delays
England have had a setback in their preparations for the T20 World Cup next month with the Indian government yet to issue visas to the spinners Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:19 PM
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
This now happens almost every time a player of Pakistani descent, whoever they’re playing for, comes to India. World Cup or bilateral series, it doesn’t seem to matter. It shouldn’t be like this.
This now happens almost every time a player of Pakistani descent, whoever they’re playing for, comes to India. World Cup or bilateral series, it doesn’t seem to matter. It shouldn’t be like this.
Reposted by Nakul Pande
Arsenal fans show their support for Kyra Cooney-Cross’ mum Jess ahead of their game against Manchester United ❤️
@boodlepim.bsky.social 📹
@boodlepim.bsky.social 📹
January 10, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Arsenal fans show their support for Kyra Cooney-Cross’ mum Jess ahead of their game against Manchester United ❤️
@boodlepim.bsky.social 📹
@boodlepim.bsky.social 📹
Expecting a warm reception at the Emirates for Renee Slegers given her new contract, and maybe an even bigger one for Smilla Holmberg if she gets on. There’s going to be a desire to show she really is welcome after the disgusting comments left on her signing video, a ‘not in our name’
spirit.
#WSL
spirit.
#WSL
January 10, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Expecting a warm reception at the Emirates for Renee Slegers given her new contract, and maybe an even bigger one for Smilla Holmberg if she gets on. There’s going to be a desire to show she really is welcome after the disgusting comments left on her signing video, a ‘not in our name’
spirit.
#WSL
spirit.
#WSL
Reposted by Nakul Pande
Former Nadeshiko Japan midfielder Marumi Yamazaki, who retired in 2023 after a career spent mostly in the Nadeshiko League with Urawa, Niigata, Nagano and Chiba (along with a short WEL stint at Omiya) has come out as a trans man and announced his marriage.
h/t @rbyryo.bsky.social
h/t @rbyryo.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Former Nadeshiko Japan midfielder Marumi Yamazaki, who retired in 2023 after a career spent mostly in the Nadeshiko League with Urawa, Niigata, Nagano and Chiba (along with a short WEL stint at Omiya) has come out as a trans man and announced his marriage.
h/t @rbyryo.bsky.social
h/t @rbyryo.bsky.social
The longest Test innings where @acscricket.bsky.social know for certain balls faced is Len Hutton’s then-world record 364 at the Oval in the 1938 Ashes. He faced 847 balls.
The entire Boxing Day Test lasted 853 balls.
#StatWatch
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
The entire Boxing Day Test lasted 853 balls.
#StatWatch
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
December 27, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The longest Test innings where @acscricket.bsky.social know for certain balls faced is Len Hutton’s then-world record 364 at the Oval in the 1938 Ashes. He faced 847 balls.
The entire Boxing Day Test lasted 853 balls.
#StatWatch
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
The entire Boxing Day Test lasted 853 balls.
#StatWatch
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
www.espncricinfo.com/story/ashes-...
It’s not even a question, we know exactly how pitches this lively are treated in other parts of the world. Stokes is right to call it out, and especially given he’s on the winning side so there’s no question of sour grapes.
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
It’s not even a question, we know exactly how pitches this lively are treated in other parts of the world. Stokes is right to call it out, and especially given he’s on the winning side so there’s no question of sour grapes.
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
MCG pitch would unleash 'hell' elsewhere in the world - Ben Stokes
England captain says his feedback to match referee "won't be the best" after tourists seal victory in two days
www.espncricinfo.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:08 AM
www.espncricinfo.com/story/ashes-...
It’s not even a question, we know exactly how pitches this lively are treated in other parts of the world. Stokes is right to call it out, and especially given he’s on the winning side so there’s no question of sour grapes.
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
It’s not even a question, we know exactly how pitches this lively are treated in other parts of the world. Stokes is right to call it out, and especially given he’s on the winning side so there’s no question of sour grapes.
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
Why is Jacob Bethell wearing his budgy smugglers OVER his under armour, like Superman going to a yoga class?
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
December 26, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Why is Jacob Bethell wearing his budgy smugglers OVER his under armour, like Superman going to a yoga class?
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
Did Steve Smith just…miss a straight ball?
Tongue, by the way, seems to like bowling at Smith. He’s got him out 3 times in 3 Test innings, at an average of 11.7 - no bowler who’s bowled as many balls at him has a better average.
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
Tongue, by the way, seems to like bowling at Smith. He’s got him out 3 times in 3 Test innings, at an average of 11.7 - no bowler who’s bowled as many balls at him has a better average.
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
December 26, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Did Steve Smith just…miss a straight ball?
Tongue, by the way, seems to like bowling at Smith. He’s got him out 3 times in 3 Test innings, at an average of 11.7 - no bowler who’s bowled as many balls at him has a better average.
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
Tongue, by the way, seems to like bowling at Smith. He’s got him out 3 times in 3 Test innings, at an average of 11.7 - no bowler who’s bowled as many balls at him has a better average.
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
It is absolutely baffling that Brydon Carse is the second highest-wicket taker in the series. Other than the first innings at Perth, it’s hard to remember him bowling a single good spell.
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
December 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
It is absolutely baffling that Brydon Carse is the second highest-wicket taker in the series. Other than the first innings at Perth, it’s hard to remember him bowling a single good spell.
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
Ollie Pope’s position was untenable, but batting 3 and taking no form into the Boxing Day Test at 3-0 down is a tough gig for Jacob Bethell.
With Jofra Archer now injured, the pace attack now looks…it’s too quick to be popgun, but it doesn’t scream reliable or consistent.
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
With Jofra Archer now injured, the pace attack now looks…it’s too quick to be popgun, but it doesn’t scream reliable or consistent.
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
December 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Ollie Pope’s position was untenable, but batting 3 and taking no form into the Boxing Day Test at 3-0 down is a tough gig for Jacob Bethell.
With Jofra Archer now injured, the pace attack now looks…it’s too quick to be popgun, but it doesn’t scream reliable or consistent.
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
With Jofra Archer now injured, the pace attack now looks…it’s too quick to be popgun, but it doesn’t scream reliable or consistent.
#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴
#MensAshes
Reposted by Nakul Pande
I'm old enough to remember when the Post launched its first podcast, which was just a person — an actual human, not a bot — reading one of the stories in that day's paper. That person was me.
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Questions of accuracy arise as Washington Post uses AI to create personalized podcasts
The Post calls the podcast an "AI-powered tool" that turns its articles into an audio news digest.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I'm old enough to remember when the Post launched its first podcast, which was just a person — an actual human, not a bot — reading one of the stories in that day's paper. That person was me.
www.npr.org/2025/12/13/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/13/n...