A win to top all series wins: India v New Zealand, 3rd Test review

A win to top all series wins: India v New Zealand, 3rd Test reviewA win to top all series wins: India v New Zealand, 3rd Test review

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We review the third Test between India and New Zealand in Mumbai where Ajaz Patel bowled New Zealand to an incredible win. Talking Points: Is this the finest Test series win of all time? New Zealand overcome great odds in dream sequence The categories of outrage accompanying an Indian defeat


New Zealand pull off the unthinkable: India v New Zealand, 2nd Test review

New Zealand pull off the unthinkable: India v New Zealand, 2nd Test reviewNew Zealand pull off the unthinkable: India v New Zealand, 2nd Test review

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We review the second Test between India and New Zealand in Pune where Mitchell Santner bowled New Zealand to their greatest series victory. Talking Points: New Zealand’s finest hour: breaking India’s 13 year home streak When India were dominated in typical Indian conditions Mitchell Santner’s golden Test India’s batters caught


New Zealand script glorious win: India v New Zealand, 1st Test review

New Zealand script glorious win: India v New Zealand, 1st Test reviewNew Zealand script glorious win: India v New Zealand, 1st Test review

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We review the first Test between India and New Zealand in Bangalore – a magnificent match that will be remembered for a long, long time. Talking Points: Pitch-perfect conditions for New Zealand’s bowlers The sub-air effect: how Bangalore’s drainage system played its part India misreading the pitch and choosing three


New Zealand v an unstoppable force: India v New Zealand series review

New Zealand v an unstoppable force: India v New Zealand series reviewNew Zealand v an unstoppable force: India v New Zealand series review

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We preview the upcoming three Test series between India and New Zealand – and also discuss England’s win over Pakistan in the Test in Multan. Talking Points: The India-New Zealand rivalry down the years New Zealand in transition – after the retirements of Boult and Wagner Rachin Ravindra’s terrific 92


A transcendent win: India v Bangladesh, 2nd Test review

A transcendent win: India v Bangladesh, 2nd Test reviewA transcendent win: India v Bangladesh, 2nd Test review

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We review India’s magnificent win over Bangladesh in the second Test in Kanpur. Talking Points: India doing both the expected and unexpected at the same time India’s great bowling attack and the art of picking 20 wickets Jasprit Bumrah – in a rarefied space of fast bowling Jadeja’s speeds v


Ashwin and Jadeja add to their legend: India v Bangladesh 1st Test review

Ashwin and Jadeja add to their legend: India v Bangladesh 1st Test reviewAshwin and Jadeja add to their legend: India v Bangladesh 1st Test review

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We review India’s 280-run win over Bangladesh in the first Test in Chennai. Talking Points: Bangladesh complete… then lose by 280 runs Bangladesh’s impressive trio of pacers The sessions that Bangladesh won – before the ball got older and runs flowed The sweep v drive ratio: and why Bangladesh chose


‘Bumrah is a freak. He can walk in and bowl fast’ – Paras Mhambrey interview

‘Bumrah is a freak. He can walk in and bowl fast’ – Paras Mhambrey interview‘Bumrah is a freak. He can walk in and bowl fast’ – Paras Mhambrey interview

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In the latest episode we chat with Paras Mhambrey on his recent stint as the bowling coach of the Indian team. We discuss India’s varied bowling attack and how he managed the transition from one set of fast bowlers to the next. Participants: Paras Mhambrey Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) * ———————————————————————————————


India dismantle England in lop-sided finale: India v England, 5th Test review

India dismantle England in lop-sided finale: India v England, 5th Test reviewIndia dismantle England in lop-sided finale: India v England, 5th Test review

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We review the fifth Test between India and England in Dharamshala – where India stamped their authority with a win by an innings and 64 runs. Talking Points: A one-sided – and thoroughly expected – end to a Test series in India The Bazball delusion England’s inadequate bowling resources thoroughly


A win for the ages: India v England, 4th Test review

A win for the ages: India v England, 4th Test reviewA win for the ages: India v England, 4th Test review

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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


India hand England a right royal thumping: India v England, 3rd Test review

India hand England a right royal thumping: India v England, 3rd Test reviewIndia hand England a right royal thumping: India v England, 3rd Test review

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We review the third Test between India and England in Rajkot – where a terrific all-round performance helped India go 2-1 up. Talking Points: India’s magnificent bowling on Day 3 How the flat pitches in this series are neutralizing Bazball India’s spinners – turning the ball more with greater control