81 All Out - A Cricket Podcast

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Talking cricket with Siddhartha Vaidyanathan

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June 23, 2022Radio commentary lets you dream about the game - Joseph 'Reds' Perreira
In the latest episode of the podcast we chat with one of the most prolific radio broadcasters: Joseph 'Reds' Perreira. In a career spanning over 50 years, Reds has commentated on 152 Tests and close to 500 other matches - including ODIs, first-class, and List A games.
Note: Readers in India can now buy Mike Marqusee's classic cricket book War Minus The Shooting on Flipkart and Amazon. Readers outside India, can buy the book on Amazon.
Talking Points:
Overcoming a stammer by imitating radio commentary

Traveling the Caribbean to watch live sport in the 1950s

A memorable commentary debut in 1971 - when India toured the Caribbean

The thriller at Edgbaston - calling West Indies v Pakistan in the 1975 World Cup

The honour of being at Lord's in 1975 - watching West Indies lift the trophy

Life as a freelancer in Australia in 1975-76

The day Roy Fredericks ruled

The World Series Cricket game in Sydney - when Kerry Packer made his point

Breaking the story of the West Indies' "rebel" tour to South Africa

The 1983 World Cup - and the inexplicable loss in the final

Lara's debut, West Indies' 1-run win, and South Africa's collapse in Barbados

The 2007 World Cup - and how it could have been so much better
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Participants:
Joseph 'Reds' Perreira
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
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Related:
Living My Dreams - Joseph 'Reds' Perreira - Amazon
Reds hits rewind - Sriram Veera - ESPNcricinfo
Gavaskar Calypso - Lord Relator - YouTube
How we won the World Cup - Clive Lloyd interview - ESPNcricinfo
Roberts and Murray stand tall - Fazeer Mohammed - ESPNcricinfo
'Quicker you bowled, harder he hit' - Ian Chappell on Roy Fredericks' 169 at Perth - ESPNcricinfo
'Cricket is about scoring runs' - Jeff Dujon interview - Siddhartha Vaidyanathan - ESPNcricinfo
Legends of TMS - Tony Cozier - YouTube
Why India's win against West Indies in Berbice remains special - Nimish Dubey - Indian Express
Reds Perreira's notes from the Perth Test of 1975 - when Roy Fredericks scored 169 off 145 balls
...more
1h 47min
June 10, 2022'What a bowler thinks and what he actually does are different things' - Bharat Arun
We speak to the former India allrounder and, until recently, the national team's bowling coach - Bharat Arun.
Arun gives us a lesson in the craft of bowling, guiding us through what a coach looks for and how he suggests minor adjustments. He assesses Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj, R Ashwin, and Axar Patel and explains their strengths and evolution.
Note: War Minus The Shooting by Mike Marqusee, recently republished by 81allout, is now available on Amazon.com, Amazon.in, Flipkart
Talking Points:
Arun's introduction to the game and the allure of quick bowling

The myths surrounding fast bowling and training in the 1980s

The reason many Indian bowlers weren't able to build on their early successes

The early Bumrah - and what Arun thought of his action and technique

R Ashwin's willingness to move out of his comfort zone

The changes a bowler can look to make - in the run-up and load-up

Mohammad Siraj's control in spite of his relentless aggression

Managing a bowler's workload - and finding the optimal number of overs to train

Bhuvaneshwar Kumar working on his fitness and adding pace to his swing

Assessing India's losses in South Africa in 2018 and New Zealand in 2020

India's magnificent tour to West Indies in 2019 - when Sir Viv was wowed

The Lord's Test of 2021 - when England were undone in less than 52 overs

Axar's unique angle of delivery - and his ability to bowl straight on a turner
Participants:
Bharat Arun
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Related:
'I cannot tell a bowler what to do or not do. I need to help them understand their own rhythm' - Bharat Arun interview - Karthik Krishnaswamy - The Cricket Monthly
Bharat Arun on India's pace revolution, the next Test captain, and the importance of Ashwin - Ayan Acharya - Sportstar
The paaji effect - R Ashwin interviews Bharat Arun - YouTube
Bharat Arun's report card on Shami, Bumrah, Ashwin, Bhuvi, Jadeja - Sriram Veera - Indian Express
Chennai Super King - R Ashwin profile - Karthik Krishnaswamy - The Cricket Monthly
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59min
June 01, 2022From Trumper to Tendulkar: a lifetime of cricket fandom
In this episode, we talk to S Giridhar and VJ Raghunath, authors of the book Mid-wicket Tales: From Trumper to Tendulkar.
Giri and Raghu take us through their lifelong journey as cricket fans - and help us understand the magic and aura that surrounded some of the greats from the past. Memories, anecdotes, technique, literature: the stories never stop.
Talking Points:
Learning about the game through books, radio commentary and at stadiums

The singular Mr Venkataraghavan - a breed apart in Tamil Nadu cricket

The joy of watching close-in catchers as India's great spin quartet spun a web

Why Neil Harvey is so revered among old-timers in Madras

Gundappa Viswanath - batting side-on, oozing class against the greatest attacks

Bedi's poetry, Chandra's electricity, Prasanna's flight

The extraordinary Kapil Dev and his ability to rotate strike at will

The great slip catchers - and Azhar pouching them without a sound

An all-time XI from the guests' experience of following the game
Participants:
S Giridhar (@MidWicketTales)
VJ Raghunath
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd)
Related:
Mid-Wicket Tales: From Trumper to Tendulkar - S Giridhar and VJ Raghunath - Amazon.com
From Mumbai to Durban - India's Greatest Tests - S Giridhar and VJ Raghunath - Amazon.com
Wrist Assured: an autobiography - S Giridhar on G Viswanath's autobiography - Hindu BusinessLine
They too played for India - S Giridhar - ESPNcricinfo
The kinship of cricket lovers - S Giridhar - Hindu BusinessLine
Unexpected beauty - Suresh Menon on TE Srinivasan - ESPNcricinfo
The art of Bedi - Suresh Menon on the 81allout podcast
The greatest slip catcher - Ian Chappell on Bob Simpson - ESPNcricinfo
...more
1h 38min
May 13, 2022'For cricketers in Brazil, it is so much more than a game'
In the latest episode of the podcast we chat with Roberta Moretti Avery, the captain of the Brazilian women's cricket team.
Roberta talks about how she stumbled upon cricket and describes the growing popularity of the game in Brazil - especially among women.
Note: Readers in India can now buy Mike Marqusee's classic cricket book War Minus The Shooting on Flipkart and Amazon. Readers outside India, can buy the book on Amazon.
Talking Points:
Roberta's transition from golf to cricket, and the freedom of the 360-degree swing

The Brazilian version of street-cricket called Taco

Setting up pathways for young girls to progress through the system

The challenge of explaining the complexity of cricket to those new to the game

Changing the grammar of cricket with a mix of English and Portuguese

The exposure one gains from tournaments like the Fairbreak Invitational

Supporting women cricketers in their late 20s and early 30s

A five-year vision for Brazil cricket
Participants:
Roberta Moretti Avery (@MorettiAvery)
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
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Related:
The Brazlian city with more cricketers than footballers - Melinda Farrell - Sporting News
Why cricket is gaining popularity in Brazil - The Economist
How cricket is gaining new ground in Brazil - Shashank Kishore - ESPNcricinfo
Matt Featherstone on cricket in Brazil - ICC
Cricket growing in popularity in Brazil - CGTN America
Cricket Female Initiative of the Year - ICC
Brazil v Canada, 2021 - @CricketBadge - Twitter
Cricket's Fair Break - Jarrod Kimber - YouTube
...more
52min
April 29, 2022‘A TV producer needs to catch the pulse of where the game is going’ - Ajesh Ramachandran interview
In the latest episode of the podcast we chat with Ajesh Ramachandran, the Executive Producer at the ICC and their Broadcast and Content Lead. Ajesh takes us through the typical day in the life of a TV producer, and goes on to explain the intricacies of a live cricket broadcast.
Note: Readers in India can now buy Mike Marqusee's classic cricket book War Minus The Shooting on Flipkart and Amazon. Readers outside India, can buy the book on Amazon.
Talking Points:
The responsibilities of an executive producer before an ICC event

Hiring the crew and inspecting the venues for suitability of broadcast

The broad vision for the broadcast - melding journalism and entertainment

Rostering the commentary queue on match eve

The importance of time-management during pre-match routines

The producer-director chemistry - and how that often shapes the coverage

Understanding the rhythm of the contest to guide the storytelling

Briefing the commentators about the context and gravitas of the tournament

Being in the commentators' ear through the match and balancing various voices

Memorable moments from a 20-year career in broadcasting
Participants:
Ajesh Ramachandran (@Edged_and_taken)
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
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Related:
These pictures brought to you by - Nagraj Gollapudi - ESPNcricinfo
ICC looks to entice a new generation of viewer - Will Strauss - SVG Europe
Remember the game - Siddhartha Vaidyanathan - The Cricket Monthly
'I really get annoyed with one-sided cricket' - Ian Chappell interview by Siddhartha Vaidyanathan - ESPNcricinfo
Pitch perfect - Harsha Bhogle interview by Arun Venugopal - The Hindu
Mohammad Rizwan match v nets - ICC
Wahab Riaz spell to Shane Watson in Adelaide in 2015 - ICC
World Cup final Super Over at Lord's in 2019 - ICC
What do broadcasters have to do with ball tampering - Sidharth Monga - ESPNcricinfo
...more
1h 34min
April 14, 2022'This is the country of hospitality' - Australia tour to Pakistan review
In the latest episode of the podcast we chat with cricket journalists Adam Collins and Bharat Sundaresan about their unforgettable trip - covering Australia's first tour to Pakistan in 24 years.
Note: Readers in India can now buy Mike Marqusee's classic cricket book War Minus The Shooting on Flipkart and Amazon. Readers outside India, can buy the book on Amazon.
Talking Points:
The uncertainty over Australia's tour to Pakistan in the build-up

The historic first day at Rawalpindi - despite the flatness of the pitch

The Shane Warne jolt at the end of day one of the first Test

Abdullah Shafique's ability to shift gears against a quality attack

The Karachi Test - and Cummins and Starc paying homage to the two Ws

Khawaja resists, Babar enthralls, Rizwan adds the cherry to the cake

The grandeur of Lahore - and memories of the terrorist attack in 2009

Umpire Ahsan Raza's poetic moment

Is there anything Cummins can't do?
Participants:
Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07); Adam Collins (@collinsadam); Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee); Ashoka (@ABVan)
Related:
So far yet so near - under Shafiq's watch rises Abdullah - Bharat Sundaresan - Cricbuzz
The last night in Pakistan - Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon - The Final Word podcast
Ahsan Raza’s dream return to Lahore 13 years after bloody attack - Nic Savage - News.com.au
The menace and unfairness of Pat Cummins - Osman Samiuddin - ESPNcricinfo
Shaheen, Naseem and a partnership of devastation - Bharat Sundaresan - Cricbuzz
The final frontier - Adam Collins, Dan Brettig and Shannon Gill - The Greatest Season That Was Presents podcast
Shane Warne - magical, tireless, immortal - 81allout podcast
...more
1h 41min
March 30, 2022The promise of 83... and the eventual disappointment
In the latest episode of the podcast, we discuss the recent Bollywood movie 83 - which retells the story of India's miraculous victory in the 1983 World Cup.
Note: Readers in India can now buy Mike Marqusee's classic cricket book War Minus The Shooting on Flipkart and Amazon. Readers outside India, can buy the book on Amazon.
Talking Points:
A missed opportunity to recreate the cricketing miracle that was 1983

The conspicuous absence of India's victory over West Indies at Berbice

The complete erasure of Mohinder Amarnath's golden season

Ranveer Singh and Jiiva - and their game attempt to approximate Kapil Dev and Krishnamachari Srikkanth

The film not setting the context for the 1983 World Cup

The lack of a genuine bad guy - which makes the movie search for antagonists

The factual inaccuracies in the movie - including a big faux pas in the final scene

The movie explaining scenes way more than showing them through storytelling

The cinematographic techniques - long-shots combined with close-ups and highlight reels

The nationalistic tone that runs through the movie

The Malayalam movie 1983, which takes a completely different approach to recreating the miracle of 1983

The Indian cricket ecosystem's inability to create cultural value and works of art
Participants:
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Aditya Shrikrishna (@gradwolf)
Anantha (@anantha)
Related:
With Obvious Storytelling, '83' Is an Opportunity Lost to Show Underdog India’s Famous WC Victory - Tanul Thakur - The Wire
83 Loses Itself In The Excesses Of Euphoria - Rahul Desai - Film Companion
...more
58min
March 18, 2022India too good for Sri Lanka, by day and by night: Series review
We review the two-Test series between India and Sri Lanka - which India won 2-0 in emphatic fashion.
Note: Readers in India can now buy Mike Marqusee's classic cricket book War Minus The Shooting on Flipkart and Amazon. Readers outside India, can buy the book on Amazon.
Click here to support 81allout on Kofi
Talking Points:
India's invincibility at home - across conditions against all opposition

The relentless pressure that opposition batsmen are up against

Jasprit Bumrah and a series for the gods

Ravindra Jadeja's evolution as a Test batsman

Sri Lanka's spinners unable to sustain the pressure

Pathum Nissanka's impressive resistance in Mohali

Shreyas Iyer's assault in Bangalore - and his six-hitting prowess

Rishabh Pant's talent to straddle the edges of possibility

Dimuth Karunaratne's masterful sign off
Participants:
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview)
Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd)
Ashoka (@ABVan)
Related:
Dimuth Karunaratne, a mortal treading into the galaxy of the divine - Fidel Fernando - ESPNcricinfo

Where was the planning, Sri Lanka? - Fidel Fernando - ESPNcricinfo

Bumrah's numbers capture a befitting story - Sandip G - Indian Express

Ravindra Jadeja - the sting in India's tail - Shiva Jayaraman - ESPNcricinfo
...more
1h 12min
March 07, 2022Shane Warne: magical, tireless, immortal
The world of cricket has been shaken by the untimely death of Shane Warne. We felt the need to dedicate an entire episode to this news, and share our fond memories of this singular cricketer.
Note: War Minus The Shooting by Mike Marqusee, recently republished by 81allout, is now available on Amazon.com, Amazon.in, Flipkart
Click here to support 81allout on Kofi
Talking Points:
What Warne meant to the 1990s generation of cricket fans

The seismic effect that follows the death of a widely loved artist

Warne against India - stereotypes v reality

The quality of Warne's stock ball - and his masterful control

Warne's range of speeds, his dip, and the lethal flipper

Warne v Tendulkar, Lara, Laxman

How world cricket may have looked had Warne played for England

Warne the one-day bowler - and the magic from the World Cups

Warne in Cape Town in 2002 - the tireless match-winner

Appreciating Warne through thoughtfully curated and compiled videos
Participants:
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd)
Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview)
Ashoka (@ABVan)
Related:
On Warne - Gideon Haigh - Amazon
'He made you believe the impossible' - Gideon Haigh on Shane Warne - 81allout
Goodbye Warne - Siddhartha Vaidyanathan - 81allout
Shane Keith Warne - A Cricketing View
Warne predicts McCullum's downfall - YouTube
Warne's hum set up him to be the greatest of all - Daniel Brettig - The Age
Memories of a charismatic genius - Richard Calland - Mail & Guardian
...more
1h 32min
February 20, 2022Ian Chappell unplugged
We speak to the legendary Australian captain Ian Chappell on a book he published in 1992 - Chappelli: The Cutting Edge.
Chappell offers his thoughts on captaincy, coaching, cricket administration and the muddled approach of those running the game today. Having followed the game for over seven decades - and read avidly about its evolution – he offers both critique and perspective while burnishing his arguments with insightful (and often hilarious) anecdotes.
Note: War Minus The Shooting by Mike Marqusee, recently republished by 81allout, is now available on Amazon.com, Amazon.in, Flipkart
Click here to support 81allout on Kofi
Talking Points:
Test cricket's parlous future both in the 1990s as well as the present

Evaluating a captain and the difficulty of explaining good captaincy

Captaincy as amateur psychology - and the time-consuming nature of it

Getting the best out of his fast bowlers, especially Dennis Lillee

The challenge, and satisfaction, in captaining match-winners like Doug Walters

Why the best coaches should be working with players at a formative stage

How senior players are often better coaches than the appointed coach

Chappell's relationship with Richie Benaud - as mentor and friend

The thrill of the hook, and how modern techniques are not favorable to the shot

The age-old problem of over-rates

Sir Garry Sobers: genius nonpareil
Participants:
Ian Chappell
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd)
Related:
Books by Ian Chappell - Amazon
Ian Chappell column on ESPNcricinfo
'Captaincy is not a 9 to 6 job' - Ian Chappell interview - Sportstar archive
Why Bruce Laird's World Series knocks were as good as Test hundreds - Ian Chappell - The Cricket Monthly
The science of deception - Ian Chappell and Erapalli Prasanna on the thrill and skill of spin bowling - The Cricket Monthly
'Early in life I worked out that being yourself is the easiest thing' - Ian Chappell on the transition to commentary - The Cricket Monthly
'I get really annoyed with one-sided cricket' - Ian Chappell on 30 years of broadcasting - ESPNcricinfo
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1h 24min

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