81 All Out - A Cricket Podcast

Feb 01 2025 211 ep. 75 mins 214

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Talking cricket with Siddhartha Vaidyanathan Support 81allout: http://ko-fi.com/81allout

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Speed + angle + accuracy: a lookback at some modern fast bowling spells

Feb 01 2025 63 mins

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. Support 81allout on Ko-Fi Talking Points: The essence of Bodyline Wahab Riaz v Watson in Adelaide, 2015 The left-armer's unusual advantage

Australia's triumph, India's muddle: Australia v India, 5th Test review

Jan 05 2025 71 mins

We review the fifth Test between Australia and India in Sydney where Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a thrilling three-day win. Support 81allout on Ko-Fi 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 fas

Australia too good in Melbourne special: Australia v India, 4th Test review

Jan 01 2025 65 mins

We review the fourth Test between Australia and India at Melbourne. Australia went 2-1 ahead after a special win. ⁠Support 81allout on Ko-Fi 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 Konst

Rain saves India, Ashwin bids goodbye: Australia v India, 3rd Test review

Dec 18 2024 56 mins

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. Support 81allout on Ko-Fi 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 multipron

Starc and Co. deliver pink ball masterclass: Australia v India, 2nd Test review

Dec 08 2024 66 mins

We review the the second Test between Australia and India at Adelaide. Australia drew level with a handsome 10-wicket win. Support 81allout on Ko-Fi 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:

It's Bumrah's world: Australia v India, 1st Test review

Nov 27 2024 83 mins

We review the the first Test between Australia and India at Perth - a remarkable game where the ball dominated the bat... until it did not. Support 81allout on Ko-Fi Talking Points: The significance (and surprise) of India's 295-run victory at Perth The toss advantage, and how India made the most of it Watching a game live at Perth - and how different it was Is a Test match i

Five Tests, so many possibilities: Australia v India series preview

Nov 17 2024 59 mins

We preview the upcoming five-Test series between Australia and India. Support 81allout on Ko-Fi Talking Points: The marketing of the India v Australia rivalry: and its evolution over the years The profusion of India-Australia cricket in the last 25 years - and the relative dearth in the 15 years prior The influence of Kerry Packer on modern cricket commentary The legends arou

A win to top all series wins: India v New Zealand, 3rd Test review

Nov 04 2024 67 mins

We review the third Test between India and New Zealand in Mumbai where Ajaz Patel bowled New Zealand to an incredible win. Support 81allout on Ko-Fi Talking Points: Is this the finest Test series win of all time? New Zealand overcome great odds in dream sequence The categories of outrage accompanying an Indian defeat The potency of left-arm spin in India Ajaz Patel's dream

New Zealand pull off the unthinkable: India v New Zealand, 2nd Test review

Oct 27 2024 64 mins

We review the second Test between India and New Zealand in Pune where Mitchell Santner bowled New Zealand to their greatest series victory. Support 81allout on Ko-fi Talking Points: New Zealand's finest hour: breaking India's 13 year home streak When India were dominated in typical Indian conditions Mitchell Santner's golden Test India's batters caught between defense and at

New Zealand script glorious win: India v New Zealand, 1st Test review

Oct 20 2024 68 mins

We review the first Test between India and New Zealand in Bangalore - a magnificent match that will be remembered for a long, long time. Support 81allout on Ko-Fi Talking Points: Pitch-perfect conditions for New Zealand's bowlers The sub-air effect: how Bangalore's drainage system played its part India misreading the pitch and choosing three spinners The decision to bat first