Cricket conversations
We review the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi – where India sealed a series with a magnificent five-wicket win. Talking Points: The third-innings bowling that capped another brilliant third-day fightback India’s forced accelerated transition – with a team full of youngsters Dhruv Jurel’s expert batting with
We review the first Test between India and England in Hyderabad – where India lost a Test match at home after gaining a first-innings lead of 190. Talking Points: One of England’s greatest wins Ollie Pope’s freakish 196 India’s approach to facing left-arm spin Why England choose to sweep and
In the latest episode of the podcast we discuss the recent fourth-innings run-chases in Tests around the world. Since the start of 2021, there have been 58 instances of teams batting in the fourth innings – of which 27 have ended in victories. England, West Indies, India, and Pakistan have
We review the England-India Test at Edgbaston, which see-sawed till day four – before England defied the odds. Note: Readers in India can now buy Mike Marqusee’s classic cricket book War Minus The Shooting on Flipkart and Amazon. Readers outside India, can buy the book on Amazon. Talking Points: A
We discuss the fourth Test between India and England in Ahmedabad. Talking Points: India’s terrific achievement across eight Tests A triumph of depth for the Indian team Axar’s 27 wickets and his perfect debut series Why Ashwin’s value to the side is double that of their best batsman Mohammad Siraj
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