CricVidya Cricket Analytics Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

March 13, 2021: We talk about the first T20 between India vs England and preview the 2nd T20 while discussing the following: Do Indians have the right intent but the wrong personnel? Did Virat do anything tactically wrong in the 1st T20? What changes should India make for the 2nd T20? Do England need to change anything at all?  Where do SKY & Ishan fit in? How do India give a chance to SKY given Iyer's performance?

We preview the T20 series between Ind and England starting on March 12. We discuss India's approach to batting in T20s and the fact that they are planning to change it.

Dec 26, 2020: We review the Day 1 of the India Australia Boxing Day test. We discuss days play, Siraj's Bowling, Rahane's captaincy, Mayank Agarwal and Shubhman Gill's batting.

We review India's performance in the 1st Test and do a detailed preview of the 2nd Test. WE cover the following topics: 

• 0:40  36 all out. Do India need to introspect or just move on? 
• 3:10 What can a coach tell their batsman before the second test? Ravi Shastri's motivational skills 
• 4:30 Discussing Team Changes: Shaw, Shami, Kohli 
• 6:25 Does it make sense to replace Vihari with Jadeja? 
• 7:28 Saha for Pant? Why suddenly the talks about Saha's age and end of career? 
• 12:00 Who should replace Shami? Siraj or Saini? 
• 13:35 Should India go with 2 spinners and 5 bowlers? 
• 17:00 Batting order 
• 21:55 Should Vihari be asked to open? 
• 23:08 Should Vihari be dropped? 
• 23:48 Fielding Standards? Reasons for low standards? Who to blame? 
• 31:03 Should Shaw go play domestic cricket? or benefit more from staying with the team? 
• 32:20 Will a County Stint for Shaw help? Also for all red ball specialist?  
• 34:55 Memories of MCG over the year? Evolution of the pitch? 
• 40:00 Ideal bowling combination? Is 3 seamers a good strategy?  
• 41:58 Spin Strategy? 
• 42:40 Factors contributing to MCG being a result oriented ground? 
• 44:50 Win the toss and bat first? 
• 45:40 What are India's chance if they get to bowl first? 
• 46:50 Recalling Indian victories at MCG in 1978 and 1981? 
• 49:50 Reason for spinners effectiveness in 70s & 80s? 
• 50:55 Bharath's Most memorable and exciting match at MCG?  
• 52:05 Which Indian Batsman is likely to succeed at MCG? 
• 53:14 Will Nathan Lyon be a threat at MCG?  
• 54:21 Should we expect to see high run rate? 
• 56:30 Who goes out if Warner is fit?  
• 1:00:59 Do warmer summer effect the pitch, strategy and conditions?

Dec 16, 2020: We discuss the history of Adelaide Oval, 

1. How the pitch has evolved over time? 
2. How does it change for pink ball test? 
3. Pink Ball and its intricacies for a spinner & pacers
4. Why is Nathen Lyon more successful that other spinners?
5. Bowling strategies while bowling first as well as in the third session
6. Memorable Games at Adelaide

Dec 14, 2020: We preview the first test (pink ball) with Bharath who is an editor with Cricbuzz.

Dec 13, 2020: We discuss India's performance in the practice game and what it means for the pink ball test and India's best XI.

Dec 13, 2020: We discuss India's performance in the practice game and what it means for the pink ball test and India's best XI.

Dec 11, 2020: We discuss the first day of the pink ball practice match, India's bowling lineup for the first test, openers/wicket keeper and increasing number of concussion cases.

Dec 11, 2020: We discuss the first day of the pink ball practice match, India's bowling lineup for the first test, openers/wicket keeper and increasing number of concussion cases.