The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy heads to Manchester for what could be a series-defining clash at Old Trafford. In this episode, we break down the key battles, pitch conditions, and team dynamics ahead of the final Test between India and England.

We spotlight players to watch, from Joe Root’s consistency to Jasprit Bumrah’s firepower, and debate who needs to step up or make a comeback. Can Jaiswal regain form? Should England give Bethell a go? And how will both teams handle the pressure of this historic ground?

Join us as we preview the big one, where reputations are made, and legacies could be rewritten.

The showdown between South Africa and Australia for the title of World Test Champions has not at all been a one-sided affair. WIth both sides going in with everything on the line, every tactic and strategy will matter. Who gets a spot in the XI? What will be each team's approach? With the Sachin-Anderson series on the horizon, Test cricket is undoubtedly the gift that keeps on giving, reminding us why it is the purest form of the game. Tune in to this episode to hear us cover both the WTC Final as well as the upcoming India-England test series.

IPL 2025 has been producing some of the finest matches anyone can wish to see in cricket. From high-scoring chases to low-scoring thrillers, and even a super over, we have seen so much. New players emerge as some older ones remind us why they're still in the league. How is the tournament looking after the first half, and what can we expect going forward? How does this tie in to the upcoming T20 World Cup? We answer this and so much more on this episode of Two Slips and a Gully.

Champions Trophy 2025 has brought life to ODI cricket after nearly a year. India dominated the group stage and after some competitive cricket, won the final. What did each team do well in the tournament, and what can we expect from them going forward. Additionally, how will the ICC's potential two-tier system factor into this and the quality of cricket played going forward? We cover these topics and more on this episode of Two Slips and a Gully.

At a time when it seemed as if there were nothing but T20s and Tests, the ODI format has finally made a resurgence. With a multitude of ODI series coming up, we didn't hesitate to take this chance to give our thoughts on these upcoming series. We cover the India-England bilateral, Pakistan Tri-Series, Champions Trophy and more on this episode of Two Slips and a Gully.

In our previous episode, we discussed the reasons behind India's embarrassing BGT series loss. However, it's also time to look to the future, not just in tests, but in ICC tournaments. The Champions Trophy is coming up soon, and India will be looking to restore some confidence in their side by getting their hands on another ICC trophy. What needs to change for that to happen? Who is most likely to be selected for India's Champions Trophy? We answer these questions and much more on this episode of Two Slips and a Gully as we seek to figure out: can India win this Champions Trophy, a much needed resurgence in form?

As Australia win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1, India are now knocked out of the race to the WTC Final. This came as a surprise to many, as India had been dominating this cycle of the WTC until now. But had they really always been on top, or were they getting by because of some amazing individual performances? In this episode of Two Slips and a Gully, we analyze the BGT series loss while also addressing the bigger problems plaguing the Indian test team for the last few years in hopes of understanding what the Indian Cricket Team should look to change.

India had just been whitewashed in home conditions by New Zealand, losing all three games. So as the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2025 drew closer and closer, it would seem that India had no chance and would lose yet another test series, making their chances of qualifying for the WTC Final even slimmer. Worse yet, their captain was not going to be playing the first match, and several players had injury scares. Despite this, India somehow pulled off an incredible win at Perth, dominating Australia in their own backyard. What did India do right, and how can they make sure their success continues? We cover these questions and much more on this episode of Two Slips and a Gully.

This auction has certainly turned the competition on its head! With the players we love shifting teams left and right, the IPL Mega Auction 2025 has most certainly spiced up the upcoming tournament. This episode covers the auction in great detail, from the expensive buys, to the unmentioned steals, and everything in between. Tune in to hear more from Two Slips and a Gully!

As the race for the World Test Championship Final continues, the competition has only gotten more tight. With virtually every team vying for a spot in the WTC Final, eager to win the Test Mace, the stakes have never been higher. This episode builds on our last one as we delve further into just how competitive the race to the World Test Championship Final is.