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The Inner Athlete

The Inner Athlete

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 Welcome to The Inner Athlete – Hosted by Samir Pai, this podcast is dedicated to exploring the world of sports, performance, and the mindset behind athletic success. What you'll find here: ⦁ Inspiring stories and trends from the world of sports ⦁ Deep dives into sports performance and training techniques ⦁ Insights from sports professionals and coaches on what it takes to succeed ⦁ Exploration of the business of sports: from team operations to event management ⦁ Mental toughness and motivation to elevate your game Tune in, get inspired, and unlock The Inner Athlete within you.The Inner Athlete
Episodes
  • Is India Officially One Sport Nation? | Roland Landers | EP 18 Samir Pai | The Inner Athlete

    Is India Officially One Sport Nation? | Roland Landers | EP 18 Samir Pai | The Inner Athlete
    Apr 24 2026

    Two IPL teams sold for record billions. Media rights facing a $1.75 billion loss. And the bold suggestion that BCCI should broadcast cricket itself.

    Roland Landers — one of India's most respected sports business minds — is back on Inner Athlete for the most comprehensive Indian sports business conversation we've had.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • League Politics & Controversy (Lalit Modi) | IPL roundabout with Ronny

    League Politics & Controversy (Lalit Modi) | IPL roundabout with Ronny
    Apr 22 2026

    Match fixing murmurs. Mumbai Indians in freefall. KKR almost out. And Lalit Modi making more sense than anyone in Indian cricket administration.

    Sameer Pai is back for another unfiltered IPL mid-season deep dive — and this one pulls absolutely no punches.
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    44 mins
  • The School That Made Mumbai Cricket Great | EP - 16 | Taus Rizvi | Samir Pai - The Inner Athlete

    The School That Made Mumbai Cricket Great | EP - 16 | Taus Rizvi | Samir Pai - The Inner Athlete
    Apr 17 2026

    Behind every great Indian cricketer is a story that starts on the Mumbai Maidan.

    Today on Inner Athlete, we sit down with Toz Rizvi — sports journalist, cricketer, Mumbai cricket chronicler and the man who covered every great batting record from the Mumbai school circuit. 23 years in sports journalism. A passionate voice for grassroot cricket like no other.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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