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In episode 154 of the 81allout podcast we review the third Test between India and Australia in Indore. On a challenging wicket in Indore – which was subsequently classed as ‘poor’ by the ICC match referee – Australia pulled off a terrific nine-wicket win. Talking Points: Did Australia do anything
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 the latest episode of the podcast we discuss the recently concluded T20 World Cup in Australia – where England were crowned champions. We focus on some of the themes of the tournament – upsets, teams assessing a variety of conditions, exploiting ground dimensions, and the overall calibre of strokeplay
We preview the three-Test series between South Africa and India – a golden chance for the Indian team to win their first Test series there. Note: Readers in India can now buy Mike Marqusee’s classic cricket book War Minus The Shooting at the Atta Galatta bookstore in Bangalore. They are
We review the Indian team over the last four years – the period since July 2017 when Ravi Shastri took over as head coach. Talking Points: The significance of being a very good team in a competitive era The bowling depth in this era world-wide – which is superior to
We review the fourth Test of the England v India series – which India won by 157 runs. Talking Points Two Oval triumphs – 50 years apart India once again leaving out Ashwin The decision to go with four fast bowlers on this surface Shardul the enigma How the quality
We review the third Test of the England v India series – which England won by an innings and 76 runs. Talking Points India’s choice of five bowlers – choosing competitiveness over respectability The first morning – when India were bowled out for 78 James Anderson and the mastery with
We review the second Test of the England v India series – with the focus on the dramatic final day. Talking Points The remarkable turnaround on the final day of the Lord’s Test How narratives around player behavior are often a TV creation Enhanced TV coverage offering us a perfect
We discuss the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand in Southampton. Talking Points: The WTC and the extra layer it has added to gauging a Test side The abundance of fast bowling riches around the world The quality – and variety – of bowling on display Kohli
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