Hi there! Welcome to Episode 201 (Part 1) of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. The thrilling IPL 2023 has come to a close, culminating in an extraordinary victory for MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings, who claimed their fifth championship title, equaling a remarkable record. The summit clash took place at the home ground of the defending champions, Gujarat Titans, where an exhilarating last-ball showdown unfolded. With nerves of steel, Ravindra Jadeja emerged as the hero, smashing two crucial boundaries to propel CSK to a narrow triumph over GT. Throughout the season, we were treated to an abundance of exhilarating highs and unforgettable moments. In this episode, let us delve deeper into the captivating journey of IPL 2023. On the podcast today, we have, Prasanna Balakrishnan, a passionate cricket fan from Chennai and now living in the United States, who also has a youtube channel by the name PBTalks which covers Cricket and football. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor and a lot of other platforms and spread the word. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and @neverontheback1 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, and terminology for more. ?