Cricket conversations
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast we discuss recent controversies around umpiring and the seemingly gradual erosion of umpires’ authority. Was Dhoni justified in walking onto the field and arguing with the umpires? Is there data to prove that umpiring standards in this IPL has been worse than
Karthik Lakshmanan, at Cricketnext.com, gets the views of two Indian umpires on the Malinga no-ball and the broader issue of umpiring standards in Indian domestic cricket: If this (the Malinga no-ball) had happened in the first, second or third overs of the game, I can tell you 100% surely that
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by podcaster and blogger Subash Jayaraman, as well as Kartikeya Date, a contributor for ESPNcricinfo, The Hindu and other publications. We talk about Andre Russell’s 13-ball 48 for Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bangalore, and
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast, we are delighted to be joined by ESPNcricinfo’s Sri Lanka correspondent Andrew Fidel Fernando. We talk about Fidel’s experiences of covering Sri Lankan cricket and discuss the various aspects of putting together a piece on deadline. Fidel talks about what was going
To Mankad or not to Ian Chappell bats for the bowlers’ cause at ESPNcricinfo: In most mankad situations the batsman is trying to take advantage – cheating, if you will – and yet the bowler, who is abiding by the law, is vilified. For any batsman who gains a start
In Part 2 of our fun preview we discuss: Rajasthan Royals’ lack of spin options, Royal Challenger Bangalore’s propensity for comedy, Mumbai Indians’ ability to win tournaments every alternative year, and Sunrisers Hyderabad’s terrific balance. We’re delighted to be joined by Arnab Ray (@greatbong) with his insights and humor. Other
The IPL is here! And in Part 1 of our fun preview we discuss: Chennai Super Kings’ chances to win another title with a team of golden oldies, Delhi Capitals’ chances of winning their first IPL with a new team name, Kings XI Punjab’s bizarre team combination, and Kolkata Knight
Bangladesh’s tour to New Zealand was cut short after the ghastly shooting in a mosque in Christchurch. The team had reached the mosque for their Friday prayers… until they realised something had gone horribly wrong. A shaken Tamim Iqbal provides a harrowing account of what the team witnessed: You know,
Charles Davis, at his sportstats blog, indulges in the priceless act of re-scoring Victor Trumper’s legendary 335 at the Redfern oval into a ball-by-ball form. The most famous shot of the innings was said to break a window in the John Hunter and Sons boot factory on Chalmers Street (formerly
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast, we are delighted to be joined by BBC Test Match Special commentator Daniel Norcross and Kartikeya Date, an essayist for ESPNcricinfo and other publications. We talk about the different ways in which we consume cricket and how our experiences have changed over
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