Cricket conversations
We review the India v Australia match in Chennai – a tense contest that India won by six wickets. Talking points: India’s threat with their seamers as well as spinners How this World Cup is rewarding Test-quality spinners Australia’s lack of depth in the spin department Pat Cummins’ problem at
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The crew chats about the idea of selecting a cricket team, and debates how one can have a meaningful conversation about an inherently unfair process. Should selectors be more transparent about the reasoning behind their choices? Is there a process by which we can judge a good selection? And how
We review the first Test between West Indies and India at Dominica – which saw a dominant Indian side complete a big win. The conditions were perfectly suited to India’s spinners – and gave Ashwin the chance to show his range. Talking Points: A ‘perfect storm’ for West Indies on
We review the World Test Championship final between Australia and India at The Oval – which ended with a 209-run win and the Test mace for Australia. It was India’s second consecutive loss in the WTC final – and offered hints that a terrific side is likely past its peak.
In episode 155 of the 81allout podcast we review the fourth and final Test between India and Australia in Ahmedabad. The two teams played out a high-scoring draw, which ensured India won their fourth consecutive series against Australia and set up a Test between the same two teams in the
In episode 152 of the 81allout podcast we review the second Test between India and Australia in Delhi. The match see-sawed for two days until Australia collapsed on the third morning – and India sealed a six-wicket win. Talking Points: Australia’s tactic to sweep against spinners on a pitch keeping
In episode 151 of the 81allout podcast we review the first Test between India and Australia in Nagpur. India outclassed Australia in all departments and their superior depth in both batting and bowling propelled them to an innings victory. Talking Points: Rohit Sharma’s exceptional ability to suss up the conditions
In episode 150 of the 81allout podcast we preview India’s upcoming Test series against Australia – the latest chapter in a storied rivalry. Australia sure have the team to pull off a series win but the panel agrees that they will still need to be at their best to hand
In the latest episode of the podcast we discuss India’s 2-0 win in the Test series in Bangladesh. Talking Points: India’s close escape in the second Test in Mirpur Are Kohli and Rahul going through a bad patch or are they on the wane? Batting against spin with the new
We speak to the former India allrounder and, until recently, the national team’s bowling coach – Bharat Arun. Arun gives us a lesson in the craft of bowling, guiding us through what a coach looks for and how he suggests minor adjustments. He assesses Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj,
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