The Cricket Podcast

England were in a good position at the end of day two, however an almighty collapse has left them in danger of being crushed. India are now in charge of the Test and are building a lead in excess of 200. What happened to England? Has bazball failed them? Does Joe Root need a brain transplant?Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On day two of the Rajkot Test match Ashwin brought up his 500th Test wicket. An incredible achievement from Ashwin who confirms his status as one of the greatest spinners of all time. Ben Duckett lead England's fightback as he unleashed Bazball on the Indian bowlers, smashing 133 off just 118 balls.Earlier in the day India were able to go past 400, despite an early England fightback. Jurel on debut and Ashwin with the bat were the players to frustrate England before Mark Wood was able to wrap up the innings.Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On day one of the 3rd Test in Rajkot England are under pressure. This is thanks to a magnificent fightback from Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja.Later we saw Sarfaraz Khan's debut, which was long promised and lived up to expectations. Sarfaraz punished the tired England bowling in impressive fashion, before Jadeja ran him out.After India found themselves 33-3 the pair came together and scored big runs to put India on top against England and leave them with a good chance of winning the 3rd Test. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Jack Leach and Virat Kohli ruled out, the podcast discusses the selection challenges and team compositions for the upcoming India vs England test match. They also explore the debate between consistency and taking wickets, the role of spinners in cricket, and India's potential lineup. Plus, they discuss the challenges of managing talent and the selection headaches for India.

India picked up a win over England to level their Test series at 1-1. Set a mammoth total of 399 to win, England ended up falling 106 runs short. England were only able to bat 2 sessions on day four, with Jasprit Bumrah and Ashwin providing the main threats.This means the series will move on, all square at 1-1, but is there anything else we can learn about what might happen next?Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England bowled out India for 255, setting up a big chase to win on Day 4 of the 2nd Test. Will they be able to pull off another miracle v India?Earlier Shubman Gill racked up a ton, to put India in a great position. However a big collapse left them short of where India would have liked to be.Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England are in trouble in Vizag, as Jasprit Bumrah has left India in control. After a strong start from England, with James Anderson cleaning up the tail and Crawley scoring a quick 70, it looked as though England were going to have India in trouble. However a magic spell from Jasprit Bumrah, either side of tea, created a collapse and left England chasing the game on day two of the 2nd Test between England and India.Will Ben Stokes and the boys bounce back? Or can Rohit Sharma lead India to a win?Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yashasvi Jaiswal's wonderful century has helped India to dominate England on day one of the second Test match in Vizag. Although England were able to chip away with wickets, India will be very happy with their position at the end of day one. Will India be able to turn their domination into a win?VOTE FOR TCP: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-cricket-podcast/Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack and Ross talk about India v England, as the teams head to Vizag for the second Test. Will England be able to repeat the trick and win a second Test in the series?The teams will both change, as a result of injuries, so how do we think the two sides will shape up? Will India miss KL Rahul and Jadeja or will Jack Leach being injured damage England's chances more?There was talk that perhaps England will play an all-spin attack was that credible?All that and more, as the boys preview the second Test.VOTE FOR TCP: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-cricket-podcast/Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England are somehow back in the Test match after an amazing fightback lead by Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley. Ollie Pope scored 196 runs in one of the best innings by an English batter in years. Then Tom Hartley recovered from a thrashing in the first innings to leave the Indian team in disarray.Can England pull off a miracle comeback after four days of the first Test?VOTE FOR TCP: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-cricket-podcast/Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices