The latest SBS Cricket Podcast covers a dramatic fortnight in Test cricket, from Bangladesh’s historic win over Australia and Mitchell Starc’s 10-wicket haul to India’s strong start against Sri Lanka and England’s dominant victory over Pakistan. The episode also explores Pakistan’s ongoing struggles with batting, leadership and team mindset, along with the impact of T20 cricket on the traditional Test format.
The latest episode of the SBS Cricket Podcast, hosted by Vatsal Patel and Afnan Malik, looks at a dramatic fortnight in Test cricket, headlined by Bangladesh’s historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin. The discussion explores Bangladesh’s first Test win on Australian soil after a 23-year wait and Australia’s emphatic response in Mackay, where Mitchell Starc claimed 10 wickets as Bangladesh were bowled out for under 100 in both innings.
The episode also examines India’s Test series against Sri Lanka, including India’s strong performance in the opening Test and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s disciplinary incident following an on-field clash. The conversation also considers whether the influence of T20 cricket and changing batting approaches are affecting the traditional demands of Test cricket.
England’s dominant victory over Pakistan at Headingley is another major focus, with the discussion examining Pakistan’s batting struggles, lack of leadership, communication and pace bowling. The episode also looks at the team’s wider problems and whether Pakistan needs a significant change in mindset and approach to Test cricket.
