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Can a bowler find a way to exploit a batter’s anatomy and his movements? England did it to Bradman and Co. in the Bodyline series in 1932-33 but modern bowlers have tried a variation of this strategy too and turned in unforgettable spells. Talking Points: The essence of Bodyline Wahab
We review the fifth Test between Australia and India in Sydney where Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a thrilling three-day win. Talking Points: Australia’s superior bowling depth wins the day The remarkable Mr Boland India’s muddled approach to this series: neither batting heavy nor bowling heavy Why didn’t India
We review the fourth Test between Australia and India at Melbourne. Australia went 2-1 ahead after a special win. Talking Points: A series where the first 40 overs is vastly different to the second 40 Why are India hesitant to play a fourth fast bowler? India’s issue with four tailenders
We review the the third Test between Australia and India at Brisbane. Australia piled on 445 but rain helped India keep the series at 1-1. Talking Points: India’s decision to persist with four bowlers an an allrounder The need for insurance in the lower order against Australia’s attack Akash Deep’s
We review the the second Test between Australia and India at Adelaide. Australia drew level with a handsome 10-wicket win. Talking Points: Mitchell Starc: the pink ball master Australia’s bowling depth to the fore in day-night Test India’s selection hedges come back to bite them Is it time to go
We review the the first Test between Australia and India at Perth – a remarkable game where the ball dominated the bat… until it did not. Talking Points: The significance (and surprise) of India’s 295-run victory at Perth The toss advantage, and how India made the most of it Watching
We preview the upcoming five-Test series between Australia and India. Talking Points: The marketing of the India v Australia rivalry: and its evolution over the years The profusion of India-Australia cricket in the last 25 years – and the relative dearth in the 15 years prior The influence of Kerry
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
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
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
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