Cricket conversations
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
We review New Zealand’s win over India in the first World Cup semi-final at Old Trafford. Talking points: Jadeja’s blinder, Dhoni’s elimination of risk, and New Zealand winning a game of inches. * Participants: Mithun Subramanian (@smithun0) Subash Jayaraman (@cricketcouch) Ashoka (@ABVan) Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) * (Lead pic from here)
By Aftab Khanna One of the most endearing images of this World Cup came in the India vs Bangladesh match on July 2nd when television cameras captured an elderly lady passionately blowing a vuvuzela after an Indian batsman had hit a boundary. The television producers were quick to spot the
The league stage of the World Cup is over. Ahead of the knockouts, we take a look at the teams that fell short (including some who were oh so short). Many thanks to Peter Della Penna, a cricket journalist at ESPN and ESPNcricinfo, for joining us. Peter has been
We review India’s win over Sri Lanka in the World Cup match at Headingley. Talking points: The Rohit Sharma juggernaut rolls on; the great Malinga bids adieu; and India are left with some happy headaches ahead of their semi-final at Old Trafford. * Participants: Subash Jayaraman (@cricketcouch) Ashoka (@ABVan) Max
We speak to three fans who have attended games during the ongoing World Cup, and chat about their in-ground experiences. Highlights: The lack of World Cup buzz in England, the easy accessibility to the stadiums, and the overwhelming support for India. * Participants: Minal (@granger_gab) Brinda (@itsbrinda) Jayakanthan (@jaiunni) Siddhartha
We review India’s win over Bangladesh in the World Cup match at Edgbaston. Talking points: Rohit continues to make most of his luck, Shakib continues to own the World Cup, and Pandya emerges as a genuine fifth bowler Participants: Mohammad Isam (@isam84) Subash Jayaraman (@cricketcouch) Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) *
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