Ep 7: A bowler's game (ft Ben & Sameer)

Uprooted Stumps Cricket Podcast

We discuss the third India-England test, and have to include the dreaded discussion on the pitch. There's lots more, from fans of both England and India, all on this episode. Can England bounce back? Plus, a quick look at the latest performances at the Vijay Hazare trophy. Show notes 00:01:22 Selections from India, select another batsman? 00:03:52 England's selection 00:04:37 England's batting collapses, a recurring theme? 00:07:37 Did England miss a trick in the 2nd innings? 00:09:02 What did the Johnny do? 00:13:27 Axar Patel and the arm ball magic 00:15:30 The reluctant segue, and the dreaded discussion on the pitch 00:16:15 The rule book 00:15:30 Is a pitch like this okay once in a while? 00:19:30 Sameer's view on seeing some talented batting on display? 00:21:30 Ben weighs in 00:23:20 Arjun tries to define a good pitch 00:25:00 Teams need to have the depth to adapt to pitches not the other way around? 00:26:30 Bad pitch because English players shouldn't have to play spin? 00:30:00 Chris Morley's quote on the pendulum of cricket and Sachin's quote on players and the state of play 00:31:15 The stats that back the angst of the Indian fan and players? 00:35:30 Ben asks should home advantage be a thing? when India are forced to play without their best bowlers (Ashwin and Jadeja) in England is that because the pitch is bad? 00:36:30 The redditor commenter that encapsulates the feeling, when India gets bowled out for 36 vs England getting bowled out 00:39:10 What if Root's gamble of playing seamers payed off? 00:39:51 Predictions for the next test 00:44:50 The world test championships and can we tweak some rules for the finals? 00:51:15 Domestic cricket in India round up the Vijay Hazare Trophy 00:57:20 Young English up and comers? 00:58:50 Alex Hales anyone?