This week we discuss another magnificent comeback from Team India to win the #IndvEng test series 3-1. This is the 17th consecutive home series win for India, a record that stretches back to 2012 when India lost against Alastair Cook’s England. 

India v England Fourth Test Review: Dhruv Jurel leads epic comeback as India win series

India took a 2-1 test series lead as the perfect team performance completed India’s largest-ever test win in terms of runs at Rajkot (434 runs was the margin).
We talk

Rohit and Jadeja’s hundreds from 33-3 in the first hour
⁠Sarfaraz’s debut and dimissal
⁠Ben Duckett’s 153 - ⁠Ashwin’s 500th wicket and prediction for day 3
Joe Root’s reverse against Bumrah was called by some as the “worst shot in test cricket history”
⁠Magnificent Siraj and Kuldeep to give India a 126-run lead in Ashwin’s absence
Ben Duckett’s presser on day 3
we’ll chase anything
Jaiswal’s second consecutive double hundred, Gill and Sarfaraz in the runs
⁠Jadeja’s five-for-fourth #IndvsEng test questions for both sides? - ⁠RIP #Bazball? 

India v England Third Test Review: Bazball bust as India take 2-1 series lead

In this episode, the hosts discuss India's victory in the second Test against England. They analyse the performance of both teams in the first and second innings of the #IndvEng Test in Vizag, highlighting key moments and standout players. The conversation also touches on the #Bazball belief of England's team in chasing a big total and the performance of Mukesh Kumar. Additionally, the hosts address the issue of wicket-keepers and the absence of Rishabh Pant in the team. The conversation covers the issue with Bharat as the wicket keeper, previews the third test in Rajkot, discusses potential changes for India, analyses England's potential lineup, and reflects on the series and looks ahead.

India v England Second Test Review: Jaiswal, Bumrah give Bazball a reality check

On this week's episode we discuss the first test match between India and England in Hyderabad and the second test at the Gabba between Australia and the West Indies. #IndvEng #AusvWI
The show  includes updates on the two matches and performances by Ollie Pope, Tom Hartley, Shemar Joseph and everything #Bazball.  We then look ahead to the second test at Vishakhapatnam.

India v England First Test Review: Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley Script Bazball Miracle

In this episode, the three hosts discuss the recent #IndvAfg T20 match between India and Afghanistan, which ended in a thrilling double super over. They also #preview the upcoming #IndvEng Test series between India and England. The episode concludes with a quiz on the past India vs England Test series in India. The hosts have a fun and competitive discussion while answering the quiz questions.
After the break, Dhananjaya Chak and James Buttler from Cricket Badger Podcast preview the upcoming five-test England tour of India. They discuss challenges on Indian pitches, emphasize playing to England's strengths, and analyze the impact of leadership changes in the Indian team. The duo provides a comprehensive series review, predicting top scorers and wicket-takers, addressing potential controversies, and touching on issues like the England team's food and accommodation. They also explore series score predictions, umpiring controversies, and moral policing concerns, concluding with thoughts on the future of Test cricket and the need for greater support for the format.

India v England 2024 Test Series Preview

Summary
In this episode, Ashwin and DJ discuss the India vs Afghanistan T20 series and the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the team. They debate the decision to bat second and the future of Rohit and Kohli in T20 cricket. The first T20 match is reviewed, highlighting Shivam Dube's performance. The second T20 match is analyzed, focusing on Kohli's knock and the young players' contributions. The onus of stepping aside and the need for a reset in team selection are discussed, considering the upcoming T20 World Cup. The conversation covers final thoughts on Shivam Dubey, the test match squad for the first two test matches, the batting order and bowling combination, discussion on wicket-keeping and all-rounders, Kohli-Djokovic banter, and excitement for Test cricket and the upcoming T20 World Cup. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and New Year's greetings00:38 Recap of India vs Afghanistan T20 series04:07 Discussion on Rohit Sharma's decision to bat second07:13 Analysis of team selection and the return of Rohit and Kohli09:18 Debate on the future of Rohit and Kohli in T20 cricket14:24 Review of the first T20 match and Rohit's dismissal19:39 Summary of the first T20 match and Shivam Dube's performance23:31 Discussion on the second T20 match and Rohit's early dismissal25:14 Analysis of Kohli's knock and the performance of the young players29:10 Debate on the onus of stepping aside and the need for a reset32:39 Consideration of the upcoming T20 World Cup and the importance of selecting the right players32:54 Final thoughts on Shivam Dubey36:01 Test match squad for the first two test matches39:13 Batting order and bowling combination42:28 Discussion on wicket-keeping and all-rounders43:35 Kohli-Djokovic banter and other sports updates45:21 Excitement for Test cricket and upcoming T20 World Cup

All rounder Shivam Dube shines as India wins Afghanistan T20 series

Ashwin and Varun get together for the first Podcast episode of 2024 to review the South Africa vs. India Test Series the gave us the shortest ever test match (in terms of balls bowled)!
They also talk about the squad just announced for India vs. Afghanistan's T20 series just a few months out from the T20 World Cup! #SAvInd #Cricket #IndvsAfg #t20worldcup

South Africa v India: 1-1, the shortest test EVER, and India's T20 Squad

Ashwin and DJ get together to review the IPL 2024 auction and preview the upcoming #BoxingDayTest between South Africa and India! #SAvInd #ipl2024auction

South Africa v India: Boxing Day Test Preview

It’s a full house as Ashwin, DJ and Varun round up the white ball leg of India’s tour of South Africa and preview the upcoming IPL 2024 mini auction #SAvInd #IPL2024Auction

The Ultimate IPL 2024 Auction Preview

Ashwin and DJ discuss:- #IndvAus T20 series win and prep for 2024 #T20WorldCup- India squad selected for South Africa tour - #IPL trade and retention drama

T20 redemption against Australia for new-look Indian side

The three podcasters come together to discuss the #CWC23Final and another ICC trophy defeat for Team India. We discuss:- The Toss- The Team- The Batting- The Catch- Shami over Siraj with the new ball?- No DRS for Steve and Umpire's call for Marnus- Travis "India's aching" Head- End of the ODI road for #RohitSharma and #ViratKohli?- What next for Dravid?- With over a billion hearts breaking, how does Team India come back from this?

CWC23: India's dream run turns nightmare as Australia grab sixth ODI World Cup title

DJ and Ashwin get together to preview the India vs. Australia #CWC23 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday 19 November 2023. Can Team India find glory at home to wrap up this Men's ODI Cricket World Cup undefeated, or will Australia break a billion hearts to lift the trophy for a record sixth time? 

India v Australia: 2023 World Cup Final Preview

We talk the first semi final of #cwc23 as India beat New Zealand to enter the World Cup final. We'll talk tons by Kohli (record breaking 50th) and Shreyas Iyer and Mohammad Shami's 7 for 57.

CWC 23: India v New Zealand - Kohli, Shreyas, Shami put India into World Cup Final

We wrap the last week of #CWC23 and preview the semi finals. Semi Final 1 is a repeat of 2019 with India taking on New Zealand at the Wankhede stadium and Semi Final 2 is a repeat of the 1999, 2007 and 2015 semi finals with South Africa taking on Australia at Eden Gardens.

CWC23: India, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand in semi finals

DJ and Varun talk Virat Kohli's 49th century to equal Sachin Tendulkar's ODI record. We also talk #IndvSL and #IndvSA as India sit top of the #CWC23 table. India have qualified for the semis.
Sachin v Kohli stats https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/kohli-vs-tendulkar-a-comparison-of-their-49-odi-hundreds-1406023 

CWC23: King Kohli equals Sachin's ODI century tally

Ashwin is joined by special guest James Buttler of the Cricket Badger Podcast to discuss the 100-run victory for India in the #IndvEng World Cup game, to make it 6 games on the trot undefeated. India now sits at the top of the table while England is at the bottom.
They also discuss Pakistan's 2 losses, Australia's resurgence, and the fight for the top 4 as the semi-finals get close! #CWC23
Find James at: https://twitter.com/cricket_badgerJoin the Edges and Sledges Fantasy League: https://icc.dream11.com/season/contest/join/97EV0105@1 

CWC23: India crush England to stay undefeated, at the top of the World Cup table

DJ from Edges & Sledges and Stu from The Top Order Podcast get together to discuss the #IndvNZ #cwc23 game at Dharamsala. With both teams undefeated, match winning performances from Team India's Shami (5 wickets) and Kohli (95) overcame a spirited New Zealand performance led by Daryll Mitchell's 130 (127) to win by 4 wickets.
20 year wait stat: https://x.com/mohanstatsman/status/1716132646257094954?s=46&t=pgzzXnVqB1cLdWJQLrD42w
The Top Order Cricket Podcast: https://spotify.link/BYqGicvb7Db

CWC23: Shami and Kohli end India's 20 year wait to beat New Zealand in ICC event

DJ and Ashwin discuss the #IndvPak game, the 8-36 collapse, the drama around the Pakistan fans and journalists visas and Afghanistan's fantastic win against England. #EngvAfg #cwc23
Sambit Bal article on Pakistan fans: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-vs-pakistan-an-atmosphere-like-never-before-but-it-could-have-been-so-much-more-1403343 

CWC23: India dominate Pakistan to make it 8-0 in World Cups

DJ and Ashwin discuss #IndvAfg and India's win against Afghanistan in their second game of #cwc23. We talk Rohit Sharma's dazzling hundred to beat Sachin's six World Cup hundreds, Bumrah's 4 for and Kohli's clinical 50.

CWC23: Rohit smashes fastest World Cup century for India

DJ and Ashwin get together to discuss #IndvAus, which was India's first game of the #cwc23 campaign. We discuss the win, India's bowling performance, India's top order collapse to leave the chase in tatters at 2-3, THAT DROPPED CATCH by Mitch Marsh, the rescue act by Kohli and Rahul, and all the big hits and misses of the Cricket World Cup so far.

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