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India took a 2-1 test series lead as the perfect team performance completed India’s largest-ever test win in terms of runs at Rajkot (434 runs was the margin). We talk Rohit and Jadeja’s hundreds from 33-3 in the first hour ⁠Sarfaraz’s debut and dimissal ⁠Ben Duckett’s 153 - ⁠Ashwin’s 500th wicket and prediction for day 3 Joe Root’s reverse against Bumrah was called by some as the “worst shot in test cricket history” ⁠Magnificent Siraj and Kuldeep to give India a 126-run lead in Ashwin’s absence Ben Duckett’s presser on day 3 we’ll chase anything Jaiswal’s second consecutive double hundred, Gill and Sarfaraz in the runs ⁠Jadeja’s five-for-fourth #IndvsEng test questions for both sides? - ⁠RIP #Bazball? 

In this episode, the hosts discuss India's victory in the second Test against England. They analyse the performance of both teams in the first and second innings of the #IndvEng Test in Vizag, highlighting key moments and standout players. The conversation also touches on the #Bazball belief of England's team in chasing a big total and the performance of Mukesh Kumar. Additionally, the hosts address the issue of wicket-keepers and the absence of Rishabh Pant in the team. The conversation covers the issue with Bharat as the wicket keeper, previews the third test in Rajkot, discusses potential changes for India, analyses England's potential lineup, and reflects on the series and looks ahead.

On this week's episode we discuss the first test match between India and England in Hyderabad and the second test at the Gabba between Australia and the West Indies. #IndvEng #AusvWI The show  includes updates on the two matches and performances by Ollie Pope, Tom Hartley, Shemar Joseph and everything #Bazball.  We then look ahead to the second test at Vishakhapatnam.

In this episode, the three hosts discuss the recent #IndvAfg T20 match between India and Afghanistan, which ended in a thrilling double super over. They also #preview the upcoming #IndvEng Test series between India and England. The episode concludes with a quiz on the past India vs England Test series in India. The hosts have a fun and competitive discussion while answering the quiz questions. After the break, Dhananjaya Chak and James Buttler from Cricket Badger Podcast preview the upcoming five-test England tour of India. They discuss challenges on Indian pitches, emphasize playing to England's strengths, and analyze the impact of leadership changes in the Indian team. The duo provides a comprehensive series review, predicting top scorers and wicket-takers, addressing potential controversies, and touching on issues like the England team's food and accommodation. They also explore series score predictions, umpiring controversies, and moral policing concerns, concluding with thoughts on the future of Test cricket and the need for greater support for the format.

Summary In this episode, Ashwin and DJ discuss the India vs Afghanistan T20 series and the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the team. They debate the decision to bat second and the future of Rohit and Kohli in T20 cricket. The first T20 match is reviewed, highlighting Shivam Dube's performance. The second T20 match is analyzed, focusing on Kohli's knock and the young players' contributions. The onus of stepping aside and the need for a reset in team selection are discussed, considering the upcoming T20 World Cup. The conversation covers final thoughts on Shivam Dubey, the test match squad for the first two test matches, the batting order and bowling combination, discussion on wicket-keeping and all-rounders, Kohli-Djokovic banter, and excitement for Test cricket and the upcoming T20 World Cup. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and New Year's greetings00:38 Recap of India vs Afghanistan T20 series04:07 Discussion on Rohit Sharma's decision to bat second07:13 Analysis of team selection and the return of Rohit and Kohli09:18 Debate on the future of Rohit and Kohli in T20 cricket14:24 Review of the first T20 match and Rohit's dismissal19:39 Summary of the first T20 match and Shivam Dube's performance23:31 Discussion on the second T20 match and Rohit's early dismissal25:14 Analysis of Kohli's knock and the performance of the young players29:10 Debate on the onus of stepping aside and the need for a reset32:39 Consideration of the upcoming T20 World Cup and the importance of selecting the right players32:54 Final thoughts on Shivam Dubey36:01 Test match squad for the first two test matches39:13 Batting order and bowling combination42:28 Discussion on wicket-keeping and all-rounders43:35 Kohli-Djokovic banter and other sports updates45:21 Excitement for Test cricket and upcoming T20 World Cup

Ashwin and Varun get together for the first Podcast episode of 2024 to review the South Africa vs. India Test Series the gave us the shortest ever test match (in terms of balls bowled)! They also talk about the squad just announced for India vs. Afghanistan's T20 series just a few months out from the T20 World Cup! #SAvInd #Cricket #IndvsAfg #t20worldcup

Ashwin and DJ get together to review the IPL 2024 auction and preview the upcoming #BoxingDayTest between South Africa and India! #SAvInd #ipl2024auction

It’s a full house as Ashwin, DJ and Varun round up the white ball leg of India’s tour of South Africa and preview the upcoming IPL 2024 mini auction #SAvInd #IPL2024Auction

Ashwin and DJ discuss:- #IndvAus T20 series win and prep for 2024 #T20WorldCup- India squad selected for South Africa tour - #IPL trade and retention drama

The three podcasters come together to discuss the #CWC23Final and another ICC trophy defeat for Team India. We discuss:- The Toss- The Team- The Batting- The Catch- Shami over Siraj with the new ball?- No DRS for Steve and Umpire's call for Marnus- Travis "India's aching" Head- End of the ODI road for #RohitSharma and #ViratKohli?- What next for Dravid?- With over a billion hearts breaking, how does Team India come back from this?

DJ and Ashwin get together to preview the India vs. Australia #CWC23 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday 19 November 2023. Can Team India find glory at home to wrap up this Men's ODI Cricket World Cup undefeated, or will Australia break a billion hearts to lift the trophy for a record sixth time? 

We talk the first semi final of #cwc23 as India beat New Zealand to enter the World Cup final. We'll talk tons by Kohli (record breaking 50th) and Shreyas Iyer and Mohammad Shami's 7 for 57.