It’s Bumrah’s world: Australia v India, 1st Test review

It’s Bumrah’s world: Australia v India, 1st Test reviewIt’s Bumrah’s world: Australia v India, 1st Test review

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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


Five Tests, so many possibilities: Australia v India series preview

Five Tests, so many possibilities: Australia v India series previewFive Tests, so many possibilities: Australia v India series preview

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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


New Zealand script glorious win: India v New Zealand, 1st Test review

New Zealand script glorious win: India v New Zealand, 1st Test reviewNew Zealand script glorious win: India v New Zealand, 1st Test review

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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


New Zealand v an unstoppable force: India v New Zealand series review

New Zealand v an unstoppable force: India v New Zealand series previewNew Zealand v an unstoppable force: India v New Zealand series preview

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We preview the upcoming three Test series between India and New Zealand – and also discuss England’s win over Pakistan in the Test in Multan. Talking Points: The India-New Zealand rivalry down the years New Zealand in transition – after the retirements of Boult and Wagner Rachin Ravindra’s terrific 92


A transcendent win: India v Bangladesh, 2nd Test review

A transcendent win: India v Bangladesh, 2nd Test reviewA transcendent win: India v Bangladesh, 2nd Test review

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We review India’s magnificent win over Bangladesh in the second Test in Kanpur. Talking Points: India doing both the expected and unexpected at the same time India’s great bowling attack and the art of picking 20 wickets Jasprit Bumrah – in a rarefied space of fast bowling Jadeja’s speeds v


Ashwin and Jadeja add to their legend: India v Bangladesh 1st Test review

Ashwin and Jadeja add to their legend: India v Bangladesh 1st Test reviewAshwin and Jadeja add to their legend: India v Bangladesh 1st Test review

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We review India’s 280-run win over Bangladesh in the first Test in Chennai. Talking Points: Bangladesh complete… then lose by 280 runs Bangladesh’s impressive trio of pacers The sessions that Bangladesh won – before the ball got older and runs flowed The sweep v drive ratio: and why Bangladesh chose


Can Bangladesh extend dream run? – India v Bangladesh Test series preview

Can Bangladesh extend dream run? – India v Bangladesh Test series previewCan Bangladesh extend dream run? – India v Bangladesh Test series preview

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 We chat with ESPNcricinfo’s Bangladesh correspondent Mohammad Isam about Bangladesh’s historic series win in Pakistan and their chances in the upcoming two-Test series in India. Talking Points: Bangladesh’s dream-like comeback wins in the two Tests in Rawalpindi A bowling attack with tremendous variety – world-class spin and promising pace


‘Bumrah is a freak. He can walk in and bowl fast’ – Paras Mhambrey interview

‘Bumrah is a freak. He can walk in and bowl fast’ – Paras Mhambrey interview‘Bumrah is a freak. He can walk in and bowl fast’ – Paras Mhambrey interview

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 In the latest episode we chat with Paras Mhambrey on his recent stint as the bowling coach of the Indian team. We discuss India’s varied bowling attack and how he managed the transition from one set of fast bowlers to the next. Participants: Paras Mhambrey Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) *