81 All Out

In episode 151 of the 81allout podcast we review the first Test between India and Australia in Nagpur. India outclassed Australia in all departments and their superior depth in both batting and bowling propelled them to an innings victory. Support 81allout on Ko-Fi Talking Points: Rohit Sharma's exceptional ability to suss up the conditions and bat accordingly Ravindra Jadeja's mesmeric control on the first morning The outrage over the selective watering of the pitch Which team doesn't doctor its pitches to give the home side an advantage? The Smith-Labuschagne partnership on Day 1 Todd Murphy's impressive debut - speed, control, and accuracy The Pujara sweep - and how rare it was for him to get out that way Nathan Lyon's problem on slow Indian pitches The Jadeja ointment - and the connection with Sandpaper-gate Participants: Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd) Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview) Ashoka (ABVan) * Buy War Minus the Shooting by Mike Marqusee | Buy Crick