We preview the upcoming five-Test series between Australia and India.

Talking Points:

The marketing of the India v Australia rivalry: and its evolution over the years
The profusion of India-Australia cricket in the last 25 years - and the relative dearth in the 15 years prior
The influence of Kerry Packer on modern cricket commentary
The legends around the Australian teams from the past: rugged, macho, sleek, hyper-efficient
The IPL effect: and how it is much harder to hype this current Australian team
The importance of Jasprit Bumrah through the five Tests
The potential XI for both sides for Perth: will India go with Reddy or Prasidh?
Australia's own ageing problem - and how it could soon catch up with them
A great chance for many young Indians to leave a mark on the series

Participants:

Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)

Ashoka

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Related:

The day Kerry Packer tore apart Nine anchor Mark Nicholas - Fox Sports
Why Australia vs India is Test cricket's premier rivalry - Sidharth Monga - ESPNcricinfo
81allout podcast archives from the 2020-21 series: Preview | Adelaide | Melbourne | Sydney | Brisbane | Interview with journalist Bharat Sundaresan