This Week in Cricket #76 - When a draw feels like a win: Black Caps v India first Test

This week's show is dominated by our reaction to the Black Caps' gritty draw against India in the first Test at Kanpur.

The Kiwis among us are celebrating a job well done, but do the neutrals think the #1 ranked Test side should be happy with a draw? As the conversation continues, we break down the key performances and talking points from a fascinating match, including:

  • The final few nervy moments

  • Was this a missed opportunity for NZ?

  • Umpiring and the DRS clock

  • Ravichandran Ashwin's follow-through

  • Contrasting spin attacks

  • Brilliant debuts from Shreyas Iyer and Rachin Ravindra

  • Selection headaches for both sides

And plenty more before quickly touching on the Covid situation in South Africa, some highlights from the New Zealand domestic scene and a new role for Baldy as the group's head of talent identification.

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