The sun sets on a golden generation, and a new era dawns as England and India clash in the first-ever Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy. With the recent retirements of Indian giants Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the stage is set for fresh faces to write the next chapter of this storied rivalry.

In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional and strategic shift for Team India as they begin life without two of their greatest modern batters. Who steps up in their absence? Can Shubman Gill or Yashasvi Jaiswal seize the moment? Will England’s Bazball chaos meet its match in a new-look Indian side?

We also look at the symbolism behind naming the series after two legends — Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson — and how this marks a bold rebranding for the future of Test cricket.

Bold tactics, fresh leadership, and legacy on the line — this isn’t just a series, it’s a statement.

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In this gripping breakdown of the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s, we unpack South Africa’s remarkable victory over Australia. Aidan Markram delivered a masterclass with the bat, while Kagiso Rabada produced a fiery spell that dismantled the Aussies’ top order.Australia were in control early, but a shocking second-innings collapse turned the tide. We analyse the batting failures, point fingers at key underperformers, and ask tough questions about the futures of Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja ahead of the West Indies tour.It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s all in this week’s In The Cordon.

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🏆 World Test Championship Final Preview | Selection Dilemmas & Rabada Controversy!

The ultimate showdown is here! In this WTC Final preview, Callum dives deep into the biggest selection calls:

🔀 Konstas vs Labuschagne – form vs experience, who gets the nod?

🔥 Hazlewood vs Boland – the battle for the final seamer spot.

🚨 Kagiso Rabada’s shock cocaine ban – how is he still allowed to play?Plus, we break down match-ups, key players, and what each team must do to take home the Test crown.

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The highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy kicks off this weekend, with eight teams battling for glory across Pakistan and Dubai. India enter the tournament as favorites, with the advantage of playing all their matches in Dubai. Meanwhile, Australia faces a major setback due to injuries, and England arrive in poor form following a tough ODI series against India.

Can South Africa finally break their ICC trophy drought? Or will New Zealand or Afghanistan deliver a surprise performance?

Join Callum and Katrik as they break down every team, key matchups, and the biggest storylines ahead of the tournament.

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Nikhil Chaudhary is now a BBL champion with the Hobart Hurricanes , but his path to success was anything but easy.

Arriving in Australia in 2020, he found himself stuck due to unforeseen circumstances. Rather than letting setbacks define him, Nikhil turned adversity into opportunity.From working at Australia Post and a Mexican restaurant in Queensland to making waves in the Queensland Cricket T20 Max, his perseverance paid off when he earned a contract with the Hurricanes for BBL13.

Nikhil’s journey is a testament to hard work, resilience, and an unwavering passion for cricket. Following his Big Bash success, he has continued to make his mark in T20 and T10 leagues around the world.

This episode is made possible thanks to Macron Sports Hub Adelaide. We truly appreciate their continued support of the podcast! Thanks to Rory Noke and the team at PodBooth for filming and editing the episode. Special shoutout to Zac Piesse from Cricket Tasmania for arranging the interview.

🎧 Tune in to hear Nikhil’s remarkable story of grit, determination, and the pursuit of a dream!

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In the second Test at Galle, Australia secured a 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka with a commanding nine-wicket victory. Captain Steve Smith led the charge, scoring his second century of the series and surpassing Ricky Ponting's record for most Test catches by an Australian fielder. Alex Carey delivered a career-defining performance, amassing 156 runs in the first innings. Australia's spinners, Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon, were instrumental, collectively taking 30 wickets across the series.

Despite resistance from Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews and Kusal Mendis, Australia maintained control throughout. This series marked Australia's first Test series victory in Sri Lanka since 2011.

Callum and Kartik discuss all the major talking points and preview the World Test Championship final and briefly talk about the Champions Trophy.

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India won the T20 series against England 4-1 and there are a lot of positives for the Indian side who are young and full of excitement. Abhisek Sharma and Tilak Varma impressing with the bat. Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi performing well with the ball. Great to see Jofra Archer return and bowling over 150km/h and Phil Salt amongst the runs.

Callum and Kartik talk about all the key points from the series, especially the concession sub with Shivam Dube and Harshit Rana.

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Australia DOMINATE Sri Lanka in Galle! Khawaja, Smith & Inglis Shine | Kuhnemann’s Heroics

Australia have absolutely demolished Sri Lanka in Galle, sealing a commanding victory in the first Test! Centuries from Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, and Josh Inglis set the foundation, but the real headline? Matt Kuhnemann’s incredible performance—just weeks after breaking his thumb! 💥🏏

Callum and Kartik break down all the key moments, including:
✅ Steve Smith surpassing 10,000 Test runs—where does he rank among the greats?
✅ Did Cricket Australia miss a golden chance to play young gun Sam Konstas in subcontinental conditions?

Can Sri Lanka bounce back in the second Test and make this a real contest? 🤔 Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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