About this episode
Summary In this episode, Ashwin and DJ discuss the India vs Afghanistan T20 series and the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the team. They debate the decision to bat second and the future of Rohit and Kohli in T20 cricket. The first T20 match is reviewed, highlighting Shivam Dube's performance. The second T20 match is analyzed, focusing on Kohli's knock and the young players' contributions. The onus of stepping aside and the need for a reset in team selection are discussed, considering the upcoming T20 World Cup. The conversation covers final thoughts on Shivam Dubey, the test match squad for the first two test matches, the batting order and bowling combination, discussion on wicket-keeping and all-rounders, Kohli-Djokovic banter, and excitement for Test cricket and the upcoming T20 World Cup. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and New Year's greetings 00:38 Recap of India vs Afghanistan T20 series 04:07 Discussion on Rohit Sharma's decision to bat second 07:13 Analysis of team selection and the return of Rohit and Kohli 09:18 Debate on the future of Rohit and Kohli in T20 cricket 14:24 Review of the first T20 match and Rohit's dismissal 19:39 Summary of the first T20 match and Shivam Dube's performance 23:31 Discussion on the second T20 match and Rohit's early dismissal 25:14 Analysis of Kohli's knock and the performance of the young players 29:10 Debate on the onus of stepping aside and the need for a reset 32:39 Consideration of the upcoming T20 World Cup and the importance of selecting the right players 32:54 Final thoughts on Shivam Dubey 36:01 Test match squad for the first two test matches 39:13 Batting order and bowling combination 42:28 Discussion on wicket-keeping and all-rounders 43:35 Kohli-Djokovic banter and other sports updates 45:21 Excitement for Test cricket and upcoming T20 World Cup