81 All Out

We discuss the third Test between India and England in Chennai Talking Points: Where did this pitch stand in the Premadasa-Sabina scale? The importance of consistent bounce in the ICC evaluation system England's misreading of the pitch and the selection of one specialist spinner Don't India have enough of an all-round bowling strength to not rely on turners? Rohit Sharma's ability to adjust to all formats The technique of playing spin - and what made Root, Foakes, Rohit and Kohli stand out Ashwin's off-break that looks like a straighter one - thanks to the remarkable drift Axar Patel's surreal start to his Test career Axar's ability to adapt his game to the conditions Memories of the Mumbai Test in 2004 - when Murali Kartik won India a low-scoring thriller The high-quality umpiring in the Test - and the performative challenge for third umpires The Joe Root DRS reversal - and what it captured about umpires' call Click here to support 81allout on Ko-Fi Participants: Kartikeya Date (@cricketing