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Based on their form in the last couple of years in the format, India go in to the upcoming T20 World Cup as overwhelming favourites. But does form mean anything in a big tournament? Who are the other contenders? Can Pakistan and Sri Lanka cause upsets given familiar conditions? Also discussed is the absence of an India-Pakistan encounter and possible changes to the tournament's format. Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments.Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International MatchesSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/espncricinfoGet more cricket updates at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Cricinfohttps://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfohttps://www.instagram.com/espncricinfo/Download Android and iOS Apps for more cricket news & updates:Android: https://bit.ly/2vFVfzXiOS: https://apple.co/2vGj8rg

India lost the three-match ODI series in spite of Kohli’s masterful century in the third ODI. Where did it go wrong for India? Was it just that an inexperienced New Zealand side were better over the three games or do India have some questions to be answered? The discussion extends to Kuldeep Yadav’s place in the format, and whether Varun Chakravarthy might dislodge him. The crew discuss the Rohit Sharma conundrum and India’s spin-allrounder options. Also discussed is Harshit Rana’s sparkling form and how he’s proving his doubters wrong.  What are your thoughts on India’s bilateral series defeat to NZ? Share your opinions and insights in the comments below  Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments.Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International MatchesSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/espncricinfoGet more cricket updates at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Cricinfohttps://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfohttps://www.instagram.com/espncricinfo/Download Android and iOS Apps for more cricket news & updates:Android: https://bit.ly/2vFVfzXiOS: https://apple.co/2vGj8rg

The cricketing world is buzzing with controversy! India's T20 World Cup squad announcement has sparked heated debates, particularly around the surprising exclusion of Shubman Gill and the pivotal selections of Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh. Tune into 'Rock and Roll It' as we dissect every angle of this major team shake-up! Join us as we navigate the storm surrounding India's T20 World Cup squad. The biggest talking point? The shock decision to drop vice-captain Shubman Gill. We scrutinize the rationale behind this move, considering Gill's recent form post-injury, the challenging and varied pitch conditions, and the potential impact on team morale. Was it truly about current performance, or were other factors at play? The discussion extends to the strategic thinking behind bringing in Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh. We explore whether the team was solely focused on finding a like-for-like wicketkeeper replacement for potential injuries, or if underlying influences such as recent domestic performances (Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy) or public sentiment swayed the selectors. The hosts raise concerns about the perceived "recency bias" in selection, comparing Kishan's inclusion – despite limited recent international appearances – to the continued presence of players like Suryakumar Yadav, who some argue are currently out of form. The debate also highlights the potential for an excessive number of left-handers in the top order and the unsettling message this sends to players regarding job security, drawing parallels to past cricketing controversies. Shifting gears, we commend India's formidable bowling unit, with bowlers like Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Varun Chakravarthy showcasing exceptional form. Hardik Pandya's aggressive batting contributions also come under the spotlight for their significant impact. Finally, we briefly touch upon South Africa's preparations for the World Cup, assessing their team selection strategies and overall prospects. What are your thoughts on India's T20 World Cup squad? Do you agree with the selections, or do you believe crucial mistakes were made? Share your opinions and insights in the comments below! #T20WorldCup #TeamIndia #ShubmanGill #IshanKishan #RinkuSingh #CricketNews #IndvsSA #CricketAnalysis #WorldCupSquad #RockAndRollIt

Dustin Silgardo, Sid Monga and Yash Jha look back at India's 2-1 ODI series win against South Africa. The dissect Kohli's new approach, Rohit's continued excellence in the format, India's allrounder conundrum and their pace bowling stocks. Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments.Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International MatchesSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/espncricinfoGet more cricket updates at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Cricinfohttps://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfohttps://www.instagram.com/espncricinfo/Download Android and iOS Apps for more cricket news & updates:Android: https://bit.ly/2vFVfzXiOS: https://apple.co/2vGj8rg

Dustin Silgardo, Sid Monga and Karthik Krishnaswamy look back at India's 2-0 series defeat against South Africa, pondering whether this is their lowest ebb in Tests in over a decade. The crew deliberate on whether India’s batters have a skill issue and whether they’ve got their selection right recently. Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments.Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International MatchesSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/espncricinfoGet more cricket updates at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Cricinfohttps://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfohttps://www.instagram.com/espncricinfo/Download Android and iOS Apps for more cricket news & updates:Android: https://bit.ly/2vFVfzXiOS: https://apple.co/2vGj8rg

Dustin Silgardo, Sid Monga and Karthik Krishnaswamy look back at India's defeat at Eden Gardens against South Africa. The crew deliberate the pitches that have led Gambhir having a forgettable record at home in Tests as India coach. Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments.Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International MatchesSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/espncricinfoGet more cricket updates at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Cricinfohttps://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfohttps://www.instagram.com/espncricinfo/Download Android and iOS Apps for more cricket news & updates:Android: https://bit.ly/2vFVfzXiOS: https://apple.co/2vGj8rg

Why has Mohammed Shami—one of India’s top fast bowlers—been sidelined? Join Dustin Silgardo, Sidharth Monga, and Karthik Krishnaswamy as they dive deep into Shami’s legendary career, the controversies around his selection, and what makes him unique in Indian cricket. Hear untold stories from his journey, data-driven analysis, and the inside track on Indian fast bowling–with banter and perspective you won’t find anywhere else. Don’t miss out on this cricket podcast episode that’s part history, part fierce debate, and pure #CricketNerd delight! #MohammedShami #IndianCricket #CricketPodcast #RockAndRollIt #SidharthMonga #KarthikKrishnaswamy #DustinSilgardo #CricketAnalysis #FastBowling #CricketStories #PodcastIndia #TestCricket

The crew get together to share their joy at watching Rohit and Kohli at their best in Sydney and the emergence of Harshit Rana and Washington Sundar as all-round options. Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments.Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International MatchesSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/espncricinfoGet more cricket updates at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Cricinfohttps://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfohttps://www.instagram.com/espncricinfo/Download Android and iOS Apps for more cricket news & updates:Android: https://bit.ly/2vFVfzXiOS: https://apple.co/2vGj8rg

The crew get together to discuss Gambhir's time so far as India head coach and whether he needs to manage his bowlers' workload better. Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments.Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International MatchesSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/espncricinfoGet more cricket updates at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Cricinfohttps://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfohttps://www.instagram.com/espncricinfo/Download Android and iOS Apps for more cricket news & updates:Android: https://bit.ly/2vFVfzXiOS: https://apple.co/2vGj8rg

As Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain, it brings an end to the 'Rohit Sharma era' of India cricket where he lead the team to the 2023 World Cup final, 2024 T20 World Cup title and 2025 ICC Champions trophy title. The crew get together to discuss his legacy as one of the most successful white-ball captains not only for India, but around the world as well and what the future holds for one of ODI cricket's modern-day greats. Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments.Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International MatchesSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/espncricinfoGet more cricket updates at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Cricinfohttps://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfohttps://www.instagram.com/espncricinfo/Download Android and iOS Apps for more cricket news & updates:Android: https://bit.ly/2vFVfzXiOS: https://apple.co/2vGj8rg

Shashank Kishore and Danyal Rasool join Dustin Silgardo to look back on an eventful three weeks of the 2025 Asia Cup. Though the cricket right through the tournament wasn't as exciting, the drama came from a lot of post-match and off-field antics. To top it all, we got an India-Pakistan final for the first time in the tournament which, to be fair, turned out to be highly exciting. So re-live this memorable tournament with Dustin, Shashank and Danyal. Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments.Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International MatchesSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/espncricinfoGet more cricket updates at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Cricinfohttps://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfohttps://www.instagram.com/espncricinfo/Download Android and iOS Apps for more cricket news & updates:Android: https://bit.ly/2vFVfzXiOS: https://apple.co/2vGj8rg

With the Asia Cup underway and certainly not showcasing the level of cricket seen few years ago, the Rock and Roll it crew could not help but go down memory lane looking back at some of the better times for Asian cricket and the tournament. Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments.Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International MatchesSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/espncricinfoGet more cricket updates at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Cricinfohttps://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfohttps://www.instagram.com/espncricinfo/Download Android and iOS Apps for more cricket news & updates:Android: https://bit.ly/2vFVfzXiOS: https://apple.co/2vGj8rg

Cheteshwar Pujara joins the crew to talk everything from his famous six off Lyon, his batting process to his unwavering commitment to Test cricket. Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International MatchesSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/espncricinfoGet more cricket updates at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Cricinfohttps://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfohttps://www.instagram.com/espncricinfo/Download Android and iOS Apps for more cricket news & updates:Android: https://bit.ly/2vFVfzXiOS: https://apple.co/2vGj8rg

For a long time India were seemingly lagging behind in how they would play T20 cricket. But over the last 18 months or so, they have shown the way with a change of personnel and approach that they can go all out while batting first and it is paying off for the team as the results have shown. This podcast will help you understand how their T20 batting has evolved over the years, a look at the recently announced T20 squad and what can we expect going forward. Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International MatchesSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/espncricinfoGet more cricket updates at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Cricinfohttps://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfohttps://www.instagram.com/espncricinfo/Download Android and iOS Apps for more cricket news & updates:Android: https://bit.ly/2vFVfzXiOS: https://apple.co/2vGj8rg

Jasprit Bumrah is an invaluable asset. So are fast bowlers as a breed. How can India manage their workload in the best way possible to ensure they play the most of all major cricket leading up to the 2027 ODI World Cup? The podcast covers all the possible ways in which BCCI can look to handle their treasured pacers better with the upcoming Asia Cup, the home season and the T20 World Cup and IPL to follow in the first half of next year. Find out what Sidharth Monga, Karthik Krishnaswamy and Dustin Silgardo have in store for you in the latest episode of Rock and Roll it. 🏏 Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments.Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International MatchesSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/espncricinfoGet more cricket updates at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Cricinfohttps://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfohttps://www.instagram.com/espncricinfo/Download Android and iOS Apps for more cricket news & updates:Android: https://bit.ly/2vFVfzXiOS: https://apple.co/2vGj8rg