A win for the ages: India v England, 4th Test review 81 All Out - A Cricket Podcast

We review the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi – where India sealed a series with a magnificent five-wicket win. 

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Talking Points:


The third-innings bowling that capped another brilliant third-day fightback
India's forced accelerated transition - with a team full of youngsters
Dhruv Jurel's expert batting with the tail
Ashwin, Jadeja, Kuldeep - an undecipherable trio 
Bazball sucking all the oxygen out of the England media
Did England miss a trick by not bowling Anderson and Robinson enough?
How England's statements often ran opposite to their actions
Could England have done better in India if they shelved Bazball?
Akash Deep's dream first spell

Participants:

Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)

Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd)

Ashoka (@ABVan)

Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview) | Substack | ESPNcricinfo page

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