Swept away in a session: India v Australia, 2nd Test review

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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


If Jadeja doesn’t get you, Ashwin must: India v Australia, 1st Test review

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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


India overcome Bangladesh’s stern spin challenge: Test series review

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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


England too good in tournament of upsets: T20 World Cup review

England too good in a tournament of upsets: T20 World Cup reviewEngland too good in a tournament of upsets: T20 World Cup review

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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


‘In some ways, a TV director plays God’ – Hemant Buch

‘In some ways, a TV director plays God’ – Hemant Buch‘In some ways, a TV director plays God’ – Hemant Buch

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In the latest episode of the podcast we chat with Hemant Buch, who is a broadcast consultant with over 25 years’ experience as an executive producer, director, and producer. Hemant guides us through the responsibilities of a live TV broadcast director. He also talks about his recent assignment in Sri


‘This is the country of hospitality’ – Australia tour to Pakistan review

‘This is the country of hospitality’ – Australia tour to Pakistan review‘This is the country of hospitality’ – Australia tour to Pakistan review

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In the latest episode of the podcast we chat with cricket journalists Adam Collins and Bharat Sundaresan about their unforgettable trip – covering Australia’s first tour to Pakistan in 24 years. Note: Readers in India can now buy Mike Marqusee’s classic cricket book War Minus The Shooting on Flipkart and


India too good for Sri Lanka – by day and by night

India too good for Sri Lanka – by day and by nightIndia too good for Sri Lanka – by day and by night

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We review the two-Test series between India and Sri Lanka – which India won 2-0 in emphatic fashion. Note: Readers in India can now buy Mike Marqusee’s classic cricket book War Minus The Shooting on Flipkart and Amazon. Readers outside India, can buy the book on Amazon. Talking Points: India’s