All rounder Shivam Dube shines as India wins Afghanistan T20 series

The Edges & Sledges Cricket Podcast

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