Speed + angle + accuracy: a lookback at some modern fast bowling spells
Can a bowler find a way to exploit a batter's anatomy and his movements? England did it to Bradman and Co. in the Bodyline series in 1932-33 but modern bowlers have tried a variation of this strategy too and turned in unforgettable spells.
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Talking Points:
The essence of Bodyline
Wahab Riaz v Watson in Adelaide, 2015
The left-armer's unusual advantage when cramping the right-handers
Mitchell Johnson's spell from hell at the Gabba in 2013
Why it is relatively easy for a batter to leave some short balls compared to others
Tendulkar v red hot Australian pace in Ahmedabad in 2011
Allan Donald v Mike Atherton, Trent Bridge, 1998
The disadvantage of the back-and-across movement for right-hand batters
Wasim Akram v Rahul Dravid, Chennai, 1999
Fearless: Mohinder Amarnath memoir - Amazon
Participants:
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Prashant DP (@prashantdptweet) | Medium
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Wahab Riaz spell v Watson - YouTube
Mohammad Amir to Watson - YouTube
Mitchell Johnson at the Gabba, 2013 - YouTube
How the summer of Johnson changed cricket - ESPNcricinfo
Allan Donald v Mike Atherton, Trent Bridge, 1998 - YouTube
Allan Donald fast bowling masterclass - YouTube
Wasim Akram v Dravid, Chennai, 1999 - YouTube
India. Pakistan. Chennai. 1999 - Siddhartha Vaidyanathan - ESPNcricinfo
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1:03:52
Australia's triumph, India's muddle: Australia v India, 5th Test review
We review the fifth Test between Australia and India in Sydney where Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a thrilling three-day win.
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Talking Points:
Australia's superior bowling depth wins the day
The remarkable Mr Boland
India's muddled approach to this series: neither batting heavy nor bowling heavy
Why didn't India trust their fast bowlers enough to play 4 each Test?
The futility of picking two spinners in these conditions
Jasprit Bumrah's steep workload; Siraj's tireless spells
Are Rohit and Kohli both in decline or is there a way back for them?
A series full of electric bowling
Rishabh Pant's mad max half-century
Prasidh Krishna's promise of steepling bounce
The end of an era of magnificent India-Australia series
Participants:
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Mahesh (@cornerd)
Ashoka
Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview) | Substack| ESPNcricinfo
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Australia Regain The Border-Gavaskar Trophy After A Decade - Kartikeya Date - Cricketingview substack
India’s BGT report card - Sriram Veera - Indian Express
Australia’s bowlers batter India to keep home fires burning for World Championship tilt - Geoff Lemon - Guardian
India dismantle England in lop-sided finale: India v England, 5th Test review - 81allout podcast archive
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1:11:43
Australia too good in Melbourne special: Australia v India, 4th Test review
We review the fourth Test between Australia and India at Melbourne. Australia went 2-1 ahead after a special win.
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Talking Points:
A series where the first 40 overs is vastly different to the second 40
Why are India hesitant to play a fourth fast bowler?
India's issue with four tailenders - and Australia's advantage in the lower order
The Sam Konstas decision - and the hat tip to Bumrah
Nathan Lyon's first-innings v second-innings effectiveness in Australia
Jasprit Bumrah's mastery over the new and old ball
Siraj and Akash Deep: impressive yet unlucky
Rohit Sharma's struggles over his last 6 Tests
Participants:
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Ashoka
Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview) | Substack| ESPNcricinfo
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Australia 2-1 Up As India's Hedge Fails - Kartikeya Date - Cricketingview substack
Sam Konstas makes debut to remember - Geoff Lemon - Guardian
Rohit on Bumrah's bowling workloads: 'We've been very careful' - Alagappan Muthu - ESPNcricinfo
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s father: ‘No one used to know my name outside my town, but now in Australia people are asking selfies’ - Sriram Veera - Indian Express
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1:05:21
Rain saves India, Ashwin bids goodbye: Australia v India, 3rd Test review
We review the the third Test between Australia and India at Brisbane. Australia piled on 445 but rain helped India keep the series at 1-1.
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Talking Points:
India's decision to persist with four bowlers an an allrounder
The need for insurance in the lower order against Australia's attack
Akash Deep's incisive spells with little reward
India's multipronged. issues with their transition
Rohit and Kohli: poor form or slowing reflexes. Or mostly bad luck?
Pat Cummins: the master of seam and length
Jasprit Bumrah's ability to create jeopardy at will
R Ashwin's decision to retire midway through the series
Ashwin's astonishing strike rate and the legacy he leaves behind
Participants:
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Ashoka
Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview) | Substack| ESPNcricinfo
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Ashwin :the great problem-solver who played cricket for cricket's sake - Sidharth Monga - ESPNcricinfo
Ashwin retires - Kartikeya Date - Cricketingview Substack
The Encyclopedist - Gideon Haigh - Cricket et al. (subscription)
How Ashwin remained a committed cricketer and a team man till his sudden and surprising exit - Sriram Veera - Indian Express
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Starc and Co. deliver pink ball masterclass: Australia v India, 2nd Test review
We review the the second Test between Australia and India at Adelaide. Australia drew level with a handsome 10-wicket win.
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Talking Points:
Mitchell Starc: the pink ball master
Australia's bowling depth to the fore in day-night Test
India's selection hedges come back to bite them
Is it time to go back to picking five specialist bowlers?
Travis Head: a right royal headache for India
Australia thrive on a pitch with true bounce
Has the Harshit Rana experiment run its course?
The Nitish Reddy puzzle: he is offering lower-order runs with the bat but little with the ball
Ashwin's fine spell on a pitch that offered nothing for him
Pat Cummins' deadly bouncers
Participants:
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd)
Ashoka
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Cricket Beyond the Bazaar by Mike Coward
The Summer Game by Gideon Haigh
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Related:
Australia square the series - Kartikeya Date - Cricketing View substack
Sanjay Manjrekar: Kohli has 'serious technical issue' that he can't find solution to - ESPNcricinfo
Travis Head brings the South Australia feelgood factor to make India suffer - Geoff Lemon - Guardian
Give it up for 2024: Test cricket has had few better years - Sidharth Monga - ESPNcricinfo
81allout podcast archives from the 2020-21 series: Preview | Adelaide | Melbourne | Sydney | Brisbane | Interview with journalist Bharat Sundaresan
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