81 All Out

In the latest episode of the podcast we chat with journalist Annesha Ghosh about the Indian Women cricket team - their journey in 2022 and how much there is to look forward to in 2023. Support 81allout on Ko-Fi Talking Points: 2022: a momentous year for Indian women's cricket both on and off the field Mithali Raj: colossus nonpareil Jhulan Goswami: a torchbearer who inspired a generation The physiological challenges for a woman to bowl fast How Kolkata toasted Jhulan during her last match The lack of transparency with the Indian selectors Shikha Pandey's comeback - and her ingenious practice videos India's march to Commonwealth Games final - and the eventual heartbreak The sizzling Harmanpreet-Jemima partnership at the final How does any team beat Australia? What is the secret sauce The allround options in the Indian lower order Deepti Sharma's running out Charlie Dean at the non-striker's end The incredible potential of the women's IPL The BCCI's historical apathy towards women's c