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Manuka Oval’s Test debut
In the first episode of the 81allout podcast, we talk to Vijay Arumugam, a cricket fan based in Sydney, and discuss the first-ever Test match at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. Vijay and a group of...
View ArticleThe 2018-2019 Ranji Season
In the second episode of the 81allout podcast, we chat with Saurabh Somani, Assistant Editor at ESPNcricinfo, on the recently concluded season of Ranji Trophy. We discuss the unprecedented scale of...
View ArticleWhat we talk about when we talk about cricket
In this episode of the 81allout podcast, we are delighted to be joined by BBC Test Match Special commentator Daniel Norcross and Kartikeya Date, an essayist for ESPNcricinfo and other publications. We...
View ArticleIPL 2019 Preview (Part 1) - Delhi's big chance?
The IPL is here! And in Part 1 of our fun preview we discuss: Chennai Super Kings' chances to win another title with a team of golden oldies, Delhi Capitals' chances of winning their first IPL with a...
View ArticleIPL 2019 Preview (Part 2) – Can RCB shock the world?
In Part 2 of our fun preview we discuss: Rajasthan Royals' lack of spin options, Royal Challenger Bangalore's propensity for comedy, Mumbai Indians' ability to win tournaments every alternative year,...
View ArticleWriter Series: Interview with Andrew Fidel Fernando
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast, we are delighted to be joined by ESPNcricinfo's Sri Lanka correspondent Andrew Fidel Fernando. We talk about Fidel's experiences of covering Sri Lankan...
View ArticleWhat’s the deal with T20 batting?
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by podcaster and blogger Subash Jayaraman, as well as Kartikeya Date, a contributor for ESPNcricinfo, The Hindu and other...
View ArticleDo we judge umpires on ridiculously high standards?
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast we discuss recent controversies around umpiring and the seemingly gradual erosion of umpires' authority. Was Dhoni justified in walking onto the field and...
View ArticleWriter Series: Interview with Mohammad Isam
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast, we are delighted to be joined by ESPNcricinfo’s Bangladesh correspondent Mohammad Isam. Isam opens up about the terrorist attack in Christchurch, and how...
View ArticleThe World Cup that changed (almost) everything - the 1992 World Cup
In the latest 81allout podcast we rewind to one of the mostly fondly remembered World Cups – from 1992. Why is this such a beloved tournament? Has there been a better collection of cricket jerseys at...
View ArticleAn Asian coup, an Australian heist – the 1987 World Cup
In the latest 81allout podcast we rewind to the World Cup in 1987 – when Australia pulled off a sensational triumph. We talk about Allan Lamb taking on Courtney Walsh in Gujranwala, Gavaskar scorching...
View Article'You little beauty' – the 1996 World Cup
In the latest 81allout podcast we rewind to the World Cup in 1996 – when Sri Lanka refused to be beaten. We remember Brian Lara's exquisite strokeplay, Aravinda de Silva's mastery, Tendulkar's magic...
View Article2003: The Bowlers' World Cup
In the latest 81allout podcast we look back at the 2003 World Cup where Australia put on a stellar show overcoming all the obstacles thrown at them to win back to back World Cups. We talk about South...
View Article1999: The World Cup that was dropped
In the latest 81allout podcast we look back at the World Cup in 1999 when Australia came back from the dead to win the tournament. We talk (a lot) about the most dramatic ODI match of all time, India's...
View ArticleFavourites England just got favouriter
We review the opening match of the World Cup between England and South Africa at The Oval. Talking points: England's scary batting depth, South Africa's tame run-chase, and the value that Joffra Archer...
View ArticleWriter Series: Interview with Rob Smyth
In the latest episode of the 81allout podcast we are delighted to be joined by ace sports writer Rob Smyth, who has written for the Guardian, Wisden, ESPNcricinfo and a variety of other publications....
View ArticleWhen data stops working with Pakistan
We review Pakistan's win against England in the World Cup match at Trent Bridge. Talking points: The cosmic (as well as probabilistic) reasons for Pakistan's unpredictability, the reasons why Pakistan...
View ArticleIndia bring their Test game to the World Cup
We review India's win over South Africa in the World Cup match at Southampton. Talking points: Jasprit Bumrah's Test-match-style opening spell, KulCha's delightful drift, turn and dip, and Rohit...
View ArticlePowerhouse v Superculture: India v Australia in World Cups
In the latest 81allout podcast we look back at the India-Australia rivalry in World Cups, from 1983 to 2015. We chart the rise of this rivalry from its modest beginnings and talk about how the...
View ArticleClinical India thrive in a sea of blue
We review India's win over Australia in the World Cup match at The Oval. Talking points: India's clinical batting performance, David Warner's go-slow, and Kohli's gracious gesture. Participants: Subash...
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