In this episode of the show, Binksy and Baldy look back at 2 epic test matches.

Starting at The Gabba we discuss Shamar Joseph’s heroics in an historic win for the West Indies, which brought both Baldy and Brian Lara to tears but for different reasons.

We then crossover to Hyderabad to review an amazing 1st test between India and England, which saw England’s debut spinner Tom Hartley go from zero to hero with his 1st ball disappearing for 6 off the bat of Yashasvi Jaiswal but his final ball winning the game and seeing him finish with figures of 7-62.

We also discuss selection permutations for the 2nd Test. Who will replace KL Rahul and Ravi Jadeja and will England hand a debut to Shoaib Bashir to replace the injured Jack Leach? Will we also see a return for Jimmy Anderson and when will Virat Kohli be back?

Finally, in true Top Order Podcast fashion, we make our predictions for the 2nd Test, which will be out of date at the hint of a tweaked hamstring.

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0:00 Intro

5:14 How big is the hole that David Warner leaves?

10:30 Introducing Shamar Joseph

17:07 Are Aussie carrying Cam Green?

21:00 India V England

24:00 Were Abu Dhabi preparations vindicated?

29:25 Should India have batted England out of the game in 1st Innings?

30:52 Tom, Jack, Joe and Rehan, England's spin quartet

39:20 India changes for 2nd test?

43:40 England changes for 2nd test?

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