Cricket conversations
In our latest episode we chat with ESPNcricinfo’s Sri Lanka correspondent – and one of the finest cricket writers in the world – Andrew Fidel Fernando. Highlights: A brief review of the recent Sri Lanka v New Zealand Test series Three great Test innings in the last five years –
In our latest episode we are pleased to put out a random podcast on random cricketing memories. Highlights: When Gavaskar and Dravid sported moustaches When Nayan Mongia wore a yellow helmet When Phil Tufnell went after Richard Blakey When Tim Zoehrer showed his backside When Tony Greig and Harsha
We review India’s thumping win against West Indies in the recently concluded two-Test series. Talking Points: Ajinkya Rahane and Hanuma Vihari bolstering the Indian middle order. India’s superlative bowling performance in the two Tests Shannon Gabriel’s under-par performance Jasprit Bumrah’s magic balls The decision to pick Jadeja over Ashwin The
In this episode of the 81allout podcast, we dive headfirst into the banal talking points that dominate our sports related conversations, how they propagate, and the deleterious impact these narratives can have on the popular discourse. We also discuss the need for data transparency and how to use the
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Trinidad-based writer, editor, and historian Vaneisa Baksh. We talk to Vaneisa about her experiences of writing about cricket in the Caribbean, the rampant sexism she had to battle early in her career, her research on
We preview the upcoming Test series on India’s tour of West Indies which marks the debut for both teams in the newly conceptualized World Test Championship Talking Points: We meditate on the point and pointlessness of the World Test Championship. Talk (a lot) about the impact of Dukes ball on
In the latest 81allout podcast we look back at India’s tour of West Indies in 1996-97. A mostly soporific series came to life for four days in Barbados, and handed the ’90s generation of Indian cricket fans a heartbreak of such epic proportions that many have still not stopped thinking
In the latest edition of the 81allout podcast we discuss the application of Law 19.8 at the World Cup final at Lord’s. We go on to debate the distinction between cricket laws and societal laws; the idea of “spirit of cricket” and its relationship to the laws of the game; and the authority
We review the World Cup final from the English perspective: the impact of such a monumental win on cricket in England, the role of Free-to-Air TV, the significance of Jofra Archer bowling the Super Over, and New Zealand’s misfortune of not winning the game even though the scores were level
We review England’s tie against New Zealand at the World Cup final at Lord’s. We review the tie in the Super over. We also review the bizarre rule that handed England the trophy. Talking points: England’s lucky breaks, Williamson’s choice of Boult for the 50th over, and all the
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