Bazball is very entertaining. There's a new entertainer every 10 balls! India Team blasted 72 sixes vs England 29 sixes. It is fair to say that India found a way to outwit Bazball by tactical defence and tactical aggression. There was a lot of learnings for young guns and sure the Indian team will build on top of it. Can not wait for them visiting SENA.

Word in the street is that the entire England team has gone home but Duckett has stayed back & is still morally ready to chase down 600 in the 4th innings...

The series is not over, till Athers and Nas conclude the proceedings. Had been waiting for it since end of Day 3.

Why does India's win always have the tag 'in their conditions' attached? They won twice in Australia, drew in England, SA. They are a mighty fine team in any conditions

Losing by 434 runs is not called arm wrestling - indian second innings was declared at 4 down, not allout.

OMG!! Such a unbiased vodcast. Brillant analysis, they praised India....critized England as it should be because they lost so badly. Hats off to you guys

20:00 lightbulb 💡 moment from Nas !! 3-1 loss under captain Root was dire, 4-1 loss under Ben n Baz but the team only needs minor refinements 🤔

Old message from the Beatles to the England team: Slow down, you are moving way too fast.

I don't think that there can be anyone better than Michael Atherton as a commentator or as an analyst.He is just too good.

Nasser Hussain is a fair and neutral analyst. He is always on point.

We’ll probably never see another seamer get 700 wickets…Jimmy is unique

India pretty good at home 😊 Meanwhile India at overseas - 2 series won vs Australia, 2-2 vs England if thier is no rain in one of test IND definitely won the series, Draw series in South Africa but but india pretty good at home 😅 No one is talking about in English media India also Fvrt when they tour SENA .

I wish you guys would do this podcast for the India vs Australia series later this year!! Absolutely love the depth of the analysis and assessment !! More power to both of you !!

Nasser and Athers🙏...they could be reading the weather report... I 'd still be watching...love listening to them❤😊

Can listen these two for hours

9:03 Pleasure listening to you gentlemen..fair unbiased observation were your trademark.. eagerly waiting for your next session 👍👍👍

That was brilliant, as usual. Thank you, Nas & Athers, for this treat through the series. Much appreciated.

40 minutes of consolation

Good to see such acceptance towards the defeat and the grace with which they have accepted & dissected this series.

When series started my prediction is 4-1 and it's right 😮😮😮

Such intelligent, smart and unbiased analysis!

Ashwin just released his KZfaq video and he said this amazing thing there "Bazball isn't just aggressive playing, it's defenseless cricket ".... can't agree more👌🏻😌

Ather &Nass both very good gentleman and also true spoke person......let's continue

Will sorely miss these two English greats. A treat to listen to them. ❤❤

Nothing is more fun than listening to two best friends talking to each other about what they love!

The series win added to captain Rohit Sharma's sublime record as Test skipper; he has yet to concede a series defeat, winning in five of the seven series where he has captained the side since taking over the leadership role over two years ago. The series against England presented a difficult challenge for Rohit, as he was left with an inexperienced squad - particularly among batters - for a majority of the games. With no Virat Kohli throughout the whole series and KL Rahul ruled out after the first match due to injury, Rohit had to rely on his young brigade while ensuring his own performances remained consistent. Rahul Dravid spoke in detail about Rohit Sharma's contributions with the bat after the 4-1 series win against England. India registered a sensational innings-and-64-run win over England in the fifth and final Test of the series in Dharamsala, clinching a 4-1 victory. The side outclassed England on the third day of the Test yet again, bundling the visitors out for just 195 after putting 479 on the board in the first innings. While the Indian captain did make a slow start with the bat, he eventually played a crucial role in the side's series win, scoring two important centuries. Rohit ended with 400 runs in five Tests. India's head coach, Rahul Dravid, praised Rohit's significant contribution throughout the series, highlighting a particular innings that exemplified the team's dependence on their captain. “It has been a pleasure watching him bat since I saw him as an 18-year-old. It is always pleasing to the eye. But I think he has added a lot of steel and grit to that. Sometimes, we forget that a little bit. Look at his numbers. He was shy enough not to mention the critical situation where he won the toss in Rajkot, and we were 3 down in the first hour. You need somebody to step up and get a hundred, and the captain does that for you,” Dravid said. India were left reeling at 33/3 in the first innings of the Rajkot Test; Rohit then partnered Ravindra Jadeja and scored a prolific 133 off 196 deliveries, adding 204 runs for the fourth wicket to bail the side out of trouble. “Second innings in Ranchi, you needed a start to chase 192. Both the openers gave us that. He has been terrific to watch; it is not easy to start as a middle-order player and then open. To do that consistently when we needed it, especially in the last three games, is a credit to him in spite of other things happening around him,” said Dravid further.

So fascinating to listen to these two veterans for their balanced views and comprehensive analysis. Thank you. Please make us happy like this in days to come.

00:38 "Things turn against you" .... 😂😂😂

It's so nice to see these guys talk..really missed their commentary

You guys are the best . Love listening to your views .

If we look at this series only then the Eng team played better than last time but lost by same margin so a bit of improvement. If we look at the last two years then tremendous improvement as the Eng team has either beaten or drawn. So all in all a definite improvement!!

There's such a lovely informal warmth to these Athers and Nas podcasts. I could listen to them talk for hours -superb intelligent analysis. Fair but constructive criticisms, never sensationalised, and great friendly banter. It's got such a great unpolished vibe (in the best way) of two blokes having a chat about cricket, with no frills - please keep these Vodcast chats going Sky Sports. Please don't put them in a studio with a bunch of video replays and analysis...keep it to these two in their studies at home. It's brilliant like this.

Thank you Nasser & Michael for wonderful insight talk over the last 5 tests. Enjoyed watching and listening to you both 👍

Honest people with honest opinion... I just love their podcasts... Nasser & Atherton way to go....

All through this 5-match series I really enjoyed watching/listening to thsse podcasts. Athers and Nass's discussions on thsse podcasts were very mature, and of high quality. Thank you guys.

It is so pleasant to listen to both of you. Great analysis and discussion.

Congratulations to Andersen on his achievements. It's really commendable for a quick bowler to reach those heights in tests unfortunately if one has to be critical of him it's going to be that he mastered Dukes & SG balls but couldn't do that with kookaburra red ball much 🙏

Loved this whole podcast series, I was waiting impatiently since yesterday for this podcast. You guys have been legendary.

I like Mike and Hussain conversation. Always talk positive side of the personality and game 🇮🇳

I think it’s probably for the best that we’ve got a bit of a break until the next series. Time for Stokes and Baz to walk away and have a think. At the end of the day, sides don’t win in India, and the overall series result is not a surprise. But England were very poor for large moments of the series. The most frustrating thing is we were genuinely in some of those early games, but you don’t win in India unless you score big first innings runs, and the experienced middle order have let us down for most of this series. We’ll definitely welcome Harry Brook back in the summer!

You two make a great pair of analysts. Those who have played and captained make great analysts.

Spot on. People mistake Dravid to be a smooth operator. But Nas rightly used the word Ruthless. Infact, many years back, I think it was Ponting(not sure.Could be a Pak cricketer) who observed that dada brought the fire across.But prior to him, it was Dravid who brought that fight in the team very quietly.

Best Cricket Analysis, Best Cricketing Brain discussing about Test Cricket 🙏 It's an Privileged to listening the discussion between two Best Cricket Analyst 🙏

Amazing camaraderie and lovely show....we should have more such shows...no unnecessary criticism...just factual discussion and treating cricket like a game and cricketers as humans who can falter. That's all audiences need . All the best

I was waiting yr postcast.very good discussion regarding eng vrs india series.

NH gives much pleasure when he analyses and opines. Truly a cricket statesman!

Fabulous conversation!

I was eagerly waiting for this episode. I love listening to Mr. Michael Artherton, his commentary and cricket knowledge is second to none. Has to be one of my favourite commentators. Wishing you the very best!

Thanks Arthers and Nas for adding brilliant analysis to a brilliant series.

Nice and organized podcast, fascinating to listen. Waiting for more

Two of my most favourite commentators.

Good review and straight with facts. That's why I like these two and watch all their cricket analyses. ❤❤

Very good ,impartial, objective analysis by nasser hussain and michael artherton, 👌 well done.

Very good indeed, excellent analysis and presentation.

Superb podcast as always. Could listen to these 2 for hours.

As ever, this is my most favourite podcast. So much detailed conversation and funny banter between Nasser and Atherton

Looks like i have waited for ages for this vlog

Enjoyed your coverage guys 👍

Nice balanced discussion.. Good on the veterans..

To be honest egland were lucky to win the first game. Score line is closest to 5-0 indias favour than anything other than what it already is

These podcasts have been so good, genuine unbiased analysis - will miss this…

Thank you for this excellent conversation

I could listen to these two talking about cricket for days

GOAT duo - Athers and Nas ! Nobody and I repeat nobody can provide cricket insights the way these two legends can. Perhaps the only other former cricketer who came close to this kind of excellence was Ian Chappell. Salute these 2 champions of cricket analysis and commentary!

Great discussion

Absolutely loved it to hear your views on the game your analysis which were very fair It's always pleasant listening to you guys See you guys again 😊😊 Cheers 🥂🥂

It’s a pleasure to listen to your cricket smart podcast take a bow Athers and Nass

Thank you guys! You are THE best when it comes to podcasts!

You two are the best .... God Bless .

David Gower & Bumbles opinion is missing! Still excellent though! In all honesty, fantastic cricket!

I have been searching for this podcast for the last 2 days!!

In a contest between Bazball or whatever versus Skill, Skill would always win!! Pak werent skillfull so Eng hammered them! Had India not been this skillful they might have lost too but they are a mighty skillful team and that shows in the result!

I think it’s pretty simple as under Root we just have too many batsmen that average in the low 30s. Crawley, Pope, Bairstow Stokes Foakes are just not consistent enough. I would bring in Jennings and Compton at the top with a middle order of Duckett Root Brookes and Stokes. I would stick with Foakes as I think it’s tough to judge his batting when he’s always batting with the tail. I would move away from Anderson purely because we need bowlers that can bat a bit. Robinson Woakes Wood and Hartley maybe that all bat

It is always worth listening the analysis from you both the greats of the game.😊👍

Always a pleasure listening to you two gentlemen.🙂

Nasser: pope of cricket. We love you nasser❤❤❤.

I followed this podcast throughout the series and will admit, it's been on highest quality. No nonsense talks, completely unbiased, the way they order the topics to be discussed and deliver such high quality content. Remarkable!

Fantastic discussion...I think I missed my chance to meet you n Barmy Army in Dharmashala Mikey. Have a safe journey home. Regards.

England played very well, the result does not reflect but overall I loved the attitude of England compared to other touring teams. They never understood bazball in Indian condition, they went all out but proper bazz ball was played by India. On Indian pitchis you need to wait till afternoon n then start playing strokes once bowlers are but tierd but any ways ..very good series to watch...thank you England for entertaining us.

Drop Anderson, if you want progress.

It was Axar Patel who dropped Pope in the 1st test otherwise the result would have been 5-0 😉

Nice post series analysis.

The series got officially over today post this analysis by Nas & Athers🙌

Jimmy Anderson Congratulations 💐🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Now I am at peace !!. Have been waiting for this podcast since the test ended.

Thanks lads, great content. Do the same for the Oz v India series please.

I wait for your analysis... so nice and neutral, Nas can sometimes get excited...but i have always enjoyed this

Can't get over Pitch pitch pitch

Could listen to them whole day😅

Waiting eagerly for this😅

hearing these two is solace

The proverbial Bazball - a neologism coined by ESPNCricinfo journalist Andrew Miller to describe the new brand of Test cricket England have adopted under the current regime - spectacularly folded against a time-tested, seasoned, and uncomplicated method of winning Test matches. Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum was brought in to oversee this transition while the captaincy mantle was handed over to Ben Stokes. On a true surface, in conditions the England would take less adjusting to, and after losing the toss, it took India less than three days to bowl the opponents out twice and somewhere in the middle of it, break their spirit in the field too. Annihilation of Bazball - Rohit Sharma’s India Have Cut Through The Hollow and Empty Big TalkTalk. The magnificent Dhauladhar range of Dharamshala bore witness as England capitulated for the one final time at the hands of the Indian juggernaut last week. At the end of the fifth Test, England perhaps couldn’t have asked for the series to end any sooner. Their frailties stood exposed. For all the flamboyance and aggression it boasts of, their bazball batting remained painfully out of depth for the better part of the five Tests. The sheer inadequacy of their bowling resources to force a result in these conditions couldn’t have been made any clearer. Baz has never coached a Test side before landing the high-profile job at England. His coaching stints were limited to T20 franchises but perhaps that’s exactly what England were after - a change in optics. McCullum brought with him a personality that was easily identifiable to the narrative spin that England were looking for after a prolonged period of mediocrity. The inherent nature of Test cricket still requires a team to be abundantly resourceful to take 20 wickets. There’s no substitute to this. An overlooked aspect in England’s early success during the Bazball era was their bowling attack kept achieving this with remarkable consistency. Bazball won its validation among fans and media alike. The exuberance with the bat was only going to take them so far unless they built the bowling muscle to compete. And this is precisely where Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma’s India bled them dry. England’s bowlers on the other hand were no match for India on either front. Their seamers were old and fragile, while their rookie spinners - despite promise - were out of their element for the most part. That Bazball is a renaissance that will make Test matches entertaining, we must be reminded every time the camera pans on Stokes. Every time Stokes makes a bowling change, or opts for a funky-looking field, or prematurely declares an innings for no apparent gain, it must be acknowledged that it’s being done to safeguard the future of Test cricket. Smith, Kohli, Labuschagne, and Sharma are among the finest batters in the modern game and boast of an infinitely superior career to every current England batter bar Joe Root. But the four must still mend their ways and play a game that satisfies the idea the English have decided to rally behind. England players too actively do their bit in peddling puffery around the cult of Bazball. After Australia pulled an incredible heist at Edgbaston in the opening Ashes Test last year, McCullum practically implied it was in fact England’s fast-paced approach that left enough time for Australia to force a win. In McCullum’s heady imaginations, it felt like they’d won. India managed to very swiftly turn the tide in this series with a fairly young core of players despite losing the opening Test. England fans may just be as open to actual victories as the team thinks they are to moral ones. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂The excuses get better and better , England ’re just not good enough to beat top teams.

We've been here before about refining it but learning how to win a series incorporating BB still ongoing. On reflection lndian batsmen played the attack/defence decisions very well, learn from them. Bumrah and the fielders managed the briefly swinging SG ball better backed up by the spinners superior accuracy and skill. Not to say Hart, Bash and Rehan can't attain this given time and fortitude.

Brilliant as always these two are gems of cricket coverage

Ya,dis banter the way Naz and ather analysis each section after the series.i was waiting for the video Y so delay to upload?? maybe due to 4-1.

Super analysis always

in new zealand there are 2 tests total 21 tests in wtc for eng 5 ashes,5 vs ind,3 vs sl,3 vs wi,3 vs pak,2 vs nz

Really enjoyed watching this series, thanks to the England team for playing entertaining cricket really enjoyed watching the different twists and turns. Great result for India! PS keep this same side and leave the big names such as Kohli, Rahul out of the team going forward!!

At the end of the day, it was fantastic cricket!

Bcci should probably give royalties to these two gentlemen for giving us such in-depth post series analysis. Great content from Sky❤