Cricket conversations
We review the first half of the World Cup and discuss some of the main themes from the last three weeks. Talking points: England making the tournament interesting; rain, rain and more rain; teams trying to bounce opponents out; too many captains deciding to field first; and the growing separation
We review India’s win over Pakistan in the World Cup match at Old Trafford. Talking points: Rohit’s majestic hundred, Pakistan’s strange tactics, and a most forgettable batting performance Participants: Ahmer Naqvi (@karachikhatmal) Subash Jayaraman (@cricketcouch) Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) Ashoka (@ABVan) * Related: India v Pakistan in World Cups * (Lead
In the latest 81allout podcast we look back at the India-Pakistan rivalry in World Cups, from 1992 to 2015. Highlights: Miandad v More in ’92, Jadeja v Waqar in ’96, cricket amid war in ’99, Tendulkar’s three shots in ’03, the greatest anti-climax in ’07, Mohammad Hafeez’ brain-fade in ’11
We review India’s win over Australia in the World Cup match at The Oval. Talking points: India’s clinical batting performance, David Warner’s go-slow and Kohli’s gracious gesture. Participants: Subash Jayaraman (@cricketcouch) Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) Ashoka (@ABVan) * Related: What we talk about when we talk about cricket * (Lead pic
In the latest 81allout podcast we look back at the India-Australia rivalry in World Cups, from 1983 to 2015. We chart the rise of this rivalry from its modest beginnings and talk about how the commercial rise of Indian cricket coincided with Australia’s purple patch. Highlights: The Indian team’s depth
We review India’s win over South Africa in the World Cup match at Southampton. Talking points: Jasprit Bumrah’s Test-match-style opening spell, KulCha’s delightful drift, turn and dip, and Rohit Sharma’s Nine-to-Five hundred Participants: Sriram Dayanand (@sdayanand) Subash Jayaraman (@cricketcouch) Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) (Lead pic from here)
We review Pakistan’s win against England in the World Cup match at Trent Bridge. Talking points: The cosmic (as well as probabilistic) reasons for Pakistan’s unpredictability, the reasons why Pakistan should not have won this match, and the end of England’s chasing streak at home. Participants: Ahmer Naqvi (@karachikhatmal) Subash
We review the opening match of the World Cup between England and South Africa at The Oval. Talking points: England’s scary batting depth, South Africa’s tame run-chase, and the value that Joffra Archer brings to a bowling attack. How does any team beat this England side? Can South Africa bounce
In Part 2 of our fun preview we discuss: Rajasthan Royals’ lack of spin options, Royal Challenger Bangalore’s propensity for comedy, Mumbai Indians’ ability to win tournaments every alternative year, and Sunrisers Hyderabad’s terrific balance. We’re delighted to be joined by Arnab Ray (@greatbong) with his insights and humor. Other
The IPL is here! And in Part 1 of our fun preview we discuss: Chennai Super Kings’ chances to win another title with a team of golden oldies, Delhi Capitals’ chances of winning their first IPL with a new team name, Kings XI Punjab’s bizarre team combination, and Kolkata Knight
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