Willow Talk Cricket Podcast

Joining you on this episode of Willow Talk is Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and Alyssa Healy to discuss Australia's slender 295-run loss in Perth against India, the intent of the Aussie batters, the use of a nightwatchman, just how good is Jasprit Bumrah, if Virat Kohli is out of his form slump and what changes could be made to both sides for the Adelaide Test. Then you'll hear from former Australia fast bowler and Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie talk about what's actually happening with his coaching role, thoughts on the first Test in Perth, how to beat England/Bazball, and his batting exploits with Glenn McGrath. Finally, Ads, Hadds and Heals go over a list of sundries featuring WBBL finals, IPL auction results, England v New Zealand and Warney Monopoly. Oh, and our trucker hats have arrived from the good folk at Swivs Locker! Check out Swivs Locker here for customised uniforms, headwear and merchandise. Send your cricket club cap to Producer Sam at the following address: Sam Ferris50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India wrapped up the first Test at Optus Stadium in the final session on day four to secure a 295-run win and a 1-0 series lead. Travis Head (89) and Mitch Marsh (47) defied India on Monday but a target of 534 was far too great as India's bowling attack - led by player of the match and captain Jasprit Bumrah - dismissed the hosts for 238. Brad Haddin and Izzy Westbury break it all down for you with questions from the Secret Cricket Club.  Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India started the day 0-172 with a lead of 218. Yashavsi Jaiswal scored his 4th Test hundred and made it a biggy - 161 and couldn’t believe it when he hit a long hop to Steve Smith at backward point. Australia fought back taking 3 for 8, but then it was all Virat Kohli, who broke his century drought with Test ton number 30. India declared on 6 for 487, setting Australia 534 runs to win. Australia lost three before stumps: Nathan McSweeny for a duck, nightwatchman Pat Cummins and Marnus Labuschagne shouldering arms to be 3-12, still 522 run away from victory. Izzy Westbury and Brad Haddin recap the action with a cameo from Tubby Taylor!  Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seventeen wickets fell on day one at Optus Stadium but just the three batters were dismissed on day two - all three Australian for 37 runs as the hosts were bowled out for 104 to concede a 46-run first-innings advantage. After lunch it was all India with Yashasvi Jaiswal (90no) and KL Rahul (62no) driving the visitors to 0-172, a lead of 218 and a commanding position to take the first Test of the summer. Brad Haddin and Izzy Westbury join you to recap all the action, look ahead to day three and answer questions from the Secret Cricket Club. Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.