The Cricket Podcast

England v India has wrapped up as a 2-1 India win, or a 2-2 draw, or it hasn't wrapped up yet and they will play the final Test next year. The boys discuss this, revisit their (reasonably accurate) predictions, and talk about the deciding factors that lead to India's success. Lots of praise for Rohit Sharma, even more for Jasprit Bumrah, and an acknowledgement that Ollie Robinson did a good job. The boys also pick their combined XI from the series, does Bairstow make the cut? In part 2 (36.35) they move on to the T20 World Cup squads. Having already covered England and India it is time to chat about the other teams playing at the tournament. Who has god a decent chance? Who has blown their selection? And should Afghanistan be allowed to play? Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1nj... Our website: www.thecricketpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England's final Test of the summer against India has been cancelled. The teams were scheduled to face off in a fifth Test, with England having the chance of levelling the series, and India shooting for a 3-1 win. Unfortunately a COVID outbreak among the Indian coaching and support staff meant that the players were unwilling to play.  Jack Hope and Nakul Pande discuss the fallout from this. Is anyone at fault? Will the match be replayed? Was it the fault of the IPL? In among that carnage Yorkshire also chose to release their findings from their enquiry into racism at the club. Nakul explains that situaiton and what the potential implications are for those involved. England have named their squad for the 2021 T20 World Cup, in the UAE in October. There were few surprises, although they have decided to go with only one specialist spinner. Wood, Woakes, Curran or Willey will need to cover two of the seam bowling positions. And there will be questions about their best batting order? Will England regret not picking another spinner? Do they have other weaknesses? Is this a good squad? Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1nj... Our website: www.thecricketpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England v India reaches its conclusion with England battling for a respectful draw and Virat Kohli has the opportunity to score the first goal in his potential captain's hat-trick of an overseas series win over England, RCB's IPL crown and India's world cup win.  We preview the final test at Old Trafford, asking if both teams finally decide to play two spinners (come on Virat, play Ashwin!), if Jonny Bairstow is more important to England than the Pope, will Joe Root continue to run Robinson and Anderson into the ground? We also wonder if this is the end of the line for Rahane and its the beginning of the Jadeja, Pant, Ashwin and Thakur middle-order extravaganza.  India have named their T20 World Cup squad which includes big news. KL Rahul the ball eater is in, Kohli is captain and Ashwin is back after a 4 year absence. Check out our reaction to it now! Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1nj... Our website: www.thecricketpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Ross dissect a thrilling day's cricket as Jadeja's spin, Bumrah's swing and Thakur's magic saw India to a very impressive win. The day started with all results on the table, but by tea there was only one outcome possible after India's bowlers put on a masterclass - while England's batsmen put on their on show of how not to save a test match. What's wrong with England? What was the defining moment in the match? And does Thakur make things happen?   Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod  Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1nj... Our website: www.thecricketpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join our live reaction to England v India, Day 4, from the fourth Test at The Oval. The Cricket Podcast get together to cover all of the action, answer all of your questions and generally have a grand old time.  England started the morning well, picking up 3 Indian wickets and keeping it tight. Kohli failed to reach his century again. Rahane looked cooked, in possibly his final Test. Before Pant and Thakur guided India to lunch. After lunch they pressed on, and by the time England had bowled out India (post-tea) India had a lead of 368.  England looked in trouble, but Hameed and Burns guided England through a tricky session, setting up a thrilling final day! Are India on top? Will we reach day 5? Rahane's last Test? Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1njF-8tUuQVbTZVyUaoBcQ/join Our website: www.thecricketpod.com #ENGvIND Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join our live reaction to England v India, Day 2, from the fourth Test at The Oval. The Cricket Podcast get together to cover all of the action, answer all of your questions and generally have a grand old time.  Englan started the morning badly as Umesh Yadav continues his good form, knocking over Malan and Overton within the first hour. From there Ollie Pope lead the fightback scoring a brilliant 81. However, there was a final twist in the tale, as the Indian openers, KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma guidede India safely to the end of the day.  Are India on top? Will we reach day 4? Kohli ton? Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1njF-8tUuQVbTZVyUaoBcQ/join Our website: www.thecricketpod.com #ENGvIND Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join our live reaction to England v India, Day ,  from the fourth Test at The Oval. The Cricket Podcast get together to cover all of the action, answer all of your questions and generally have a grand old time.  Joined by DJ from Edges and Sledges, to provide an Indian angle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuz5pvzBvyvefMt1r0oDDQ Englan started the morning well, after putting India in to bat Can India get back in the game? Where is Ashwin? Why are England good now? Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1njF-8tUuQVbTZVyUaoBcQ/join Our website: www.thecricketpod.com #ENGvIND Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England v India rumbles on, with the teams heading to the Oval for the fourth Test of the series. After being bowled out for 78 questions are being asked about this India side, whilst just a week ago everyone was predicting 4-0. Do they have the mentality to bounce back and take an unassaiblable lead this week? England meanwhile are boyant! However, they will need to make changes as Jos Buttler drops out of the side for the birth of his child. Will he play Tests again, and is Bairstow really the best option? Bowling wise they have the choice between rotating or sticking wth the same side. If they do make a change, who will come in? The IPL restarts in under a months time. Ahead of that the teams have released their replacement players lists. Dan Weston joins the podcast to talk about the winners and losers. Who has improved their side, and which players wouldn't even have got a job in the Blast? Adil Rashid gets a job for Punjab Kings. RCB make some great moves and snatch up Hasaranga. And KKR do a KKR and pick Southee.  We rank each team out of 10 and give our views on it all! Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1nj... Our website: www.thecricketpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join our live recap of England v India, Day 4, from the Third Test at Headingley. The Cricket Podcast get together to cover all of the action, answer all of your questions and generally have a grand old time.  England wrapped the Test up in stunning style. Taking 8 wickets before lunch, with Ollie Robinson running wild.  What went wrong for India? How good is Robinson? What next? Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1njF-8tUuQVbTZVyUaoBcQ/join Our website: www.thecricketpod.com #ENGvIND Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join our live recap of England v India, Day 3, from the Third Test at Headingley. The Cricket Podcast get together to cover all of the action, answer all of your questions and generally have a grand old time. For this episode we are joined by Dan Weston. Pujara and Rohit Sharma lead a fight back for India across the afternoon session, before Kohli came to the crease looking in good form.  Have India salvaged some pride? Can they pull off a miracle? Do England need a plan B? Our Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecricketpod Our sponsor: https://woodstockcricket.co.uk/ Our channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1njF-8tUuQVbTZVyUaoBcQ/join Our website: www.thecricketpod.com #ENGvIND Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices