Thinking cricket is just about players on the field? You need to hear this first.In this fascinating and eye-opening conversation, Gaurav Sundararaman (Cricket Strategist, Performance Analyst, Auction Expert) reveals the real role of analytics in cricket and how it shapes strategies, auctions, and team selections at the highest level. From failing the CAT exam five times to becoming a chief guest at the same college where he once struggled, Gaurav’s journey is a masterclass in resilience.As a key part of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s core team (2023–2025), a consultant for West Indies’ 2016 T20 World Cup win, and the first-ever cricket speaker at MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, Gaurav shares the inside stories of cricketing decisions, team dynamics, and the future of sports analytics.This episode is a must-watch for every cricket fan, sports aspirant, and anyone who loves the game beyond just runs and wickets.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Introduction0:45 – Gaurav sir's journey4:12 – What does a performance analyst actually do? 5:50 – Salary6:25 – How to become sports analyst7:50 – How did he get into SRH10:00 – scouting players11:45 – Underrated scout13:30 – Present day underrated players14:09 – Mindset of players15:40 – Funny moments in the SRH dugout18:02 – Best cricketer in modern day18:28 – What makes a good team19:36 – Should Virat and Rohit play 2027 WC20:05 – Next FAB 4 20:35 – Cricketers whom you are close with22:02 – will Stubbs be good captain22:40 – Winning teams environment24:07 – SEC squad analysis25:16 – Asia cup Playing xi26:00 – Favorite memory as a analyst26:55 – Advise to future sports analysts27:45 – How to follow you28:06 – What's next for youFOLLOW OUR GUEST:► Gaurav’s LinkedIn:   / gauravsundararaman  ► Gaurav’s Twitter:   / gaurav_sundar  FOLLOW MANIFESTING PODCASTS:► Website (Learn about our Social Cause & Guests): https://manifest-podcasts-site.lovable…► Instagram:   / manifesting_podcasts  ► YouTube:    / @manifestingpodcasts  Disclaimer ⚠️: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers. Hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations, affiliates, or sponsors. All content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice.#asiacup2025#Cricket#CricketShorts#CricketHighlights#CricketMatch#LiveCricket#CricketLove#CricketFever#CricketFans#CricketLife#CricketVibes#CricketEdits#CricketPassion#CricketWorldCup#CricketReels#CricketGoals#CricketSkills#CricketShots#CricketTraining#CricketDream#CricketUpdates#CricketToday#CricketTrending#ViralCricket#IPL#IPL2025#WorldCup2025#T20WorldCup#ODICricket#TestCricket#CricketIndia#IndianCricket#TeamIndia#BCCI#ViratKohli#KingKohli#Virat#RohitSharma#Hitman#Rohit#MSDhoni#Dhoni#Thala#Mahi#SachinTendulkar#Sachin#GodOfCricket#ABdeVilliers#ABD#GlennMaxwell#HardikPandya#JaspritBumrah#ShubmanGill#Gill#KL Rahul #SuryakumarYadav#SKY#RishabhPant#Pant#YuvrajSingh#Yuvi#Sehwag#KapilDev#SteveSmith#DavidWarner#PatCummins#MitchellStarc#BenStokes#JoeRoot#JosButtler#KaneWilliamson#TrentBoult#TimSouthee#BabarAzam#ShaheenAfridi#MohammadRizwan#ShahidAfridi#LasithMalinga#SanathJayasuriya#KumarSangakkara#MahelaJayawardene#MuttiahMuralitharan#ChrisGayle#AndreRussell#SunilNarine#KieronPollard#BrianLara#JacquesKallis#RickyPonting#AdamGilchrist#ShaneWarne#BrettLee#WasimAkram#WaqarYounis#InzamamUlHaq#ShoaibAkhtar#RahulDravid#AnilKumble#GautamGambhir#MohammadShami#AxarPatel#RavindraJadeja#Ashwin#CricketLegends#CricketStars#CricketKing#CricketChampion#CricketBuzz#TrendingNow#SportsTrending#CricketEditsDaily#youtube#youtuber