Edges & Sledges The 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 greetings00:38 Recap of India vs Afghanistan T20 series04:07 Discussion on Rohit Sharma's decision to bat second07:13 Analysis of team selection and the return of Rohi