Cricket conversations
In this episode of the 81allout podcast, we dive headfirst into the banal talking points that dominate our sports related conversations, how they propagate, and the deleterious impact these narratives can have on the popular discourse. We also discuss the need for data transparency and how to use the
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Trinidad-based writer, editor, and historian Vaneisa Baksh. We talk to Vaneisa about her experiences of writing about cricket in the Caribbean, the rampant sexism she had to battle early in her career, her research on
In the latest edition of the 81allout podcast we discuss the application of Law 19.8 at the World Cup final at Lord’s. We go on to debate the distinction between cricket laws and societal laws; the idea of “spirit of cricket” and its relationship to the laws of the game; and the authority
We speak to three fans who have attended games during the ongoing World Cup, and chat about their in-ground experiences. Highlights: The lack of World Cup buzz in England, the easy accessibility to the stadiums, and the overwhelming support for India. * Participants: Minal (@granger_gab) Brinda (@itsbrinda) Jayakanthan (@jaiunni) Siddhartha
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast we are delighted to be joined by ace sports writer Rob Smyth, who has written for the Guardian, Wisden, ESPNcricinfo and a variety of other publications. Rob is one of the most prolific over-by-over and minute-by-minute commentators, and has written multiple books on
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast, we are delighted to be joined by ESPNcricinfo’s Bangladesh correspondent Mohammad Isam. Isam opens up about the terrorist attack in Christchurch, and how it has offered him a new perspective towards cricket. We go on to talk about Bangladesh’s squad for the
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast we discuss recent controversies around umpiring and the seemingly gradual erosion of umpires’ authority. Was Dhoni justified in walking onto the field and arguing with the umpires? Is there data to prove that umpiring standards in this IPL has been worse than
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by podcaster and blogger Subash Jayaraman, as well as Kartikeya Date, a contributor for ESPNcricinfo, The Hindu and other publications. We talk about Andre Russell’s 13-ball 48 for Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bangalore, and
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast, we are delighted to be joined by ESPNcricinfo’s Sri Lanka correspondent Andrew Fidel Fernando. We talk about Fidel’s experiences of covering Sri Lankan cricket and discuss the various aspects of putting together a piece on deadline. Fidel talks about what was going
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast, we are delighted to be joined by BBC Test Match Special commentator Daniel Norcross and Kartikeya Date, an essayist for ESPNcricinfo and other publications. We talk about the different ways in which we consume cricket and how our experiences have changed over
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