🏏 In this episode, join Deepanjan, Naman, and Swapneel as they discuss India's defeat in the first Test against England. First, the trio dives into the stellar performances of the Indian spinners in the first innings, creating moments of magic. Despite solid innings from Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Jadeja, all fell short of converting their 80-odd runs into a century, leaving questions lingering in the air. The hosts explore England's remarkable comeback in the 1st Test, overcoming a substantial 190-run lead. Pope's heroic 196 runs and Tom Hartley's stellar 7-wicket haul tilted the scales in favour of England, claiming a 1-0 lead in the 5-match series. As India faced batting woes in the 2nd innings, the hosts analyze the struggle of the top order and the resilient fight showcased by the lower order. A critical question arises: Is Rohit Sharma's captaincy too timid and defensive? Does he lack a plan B when faced with adversity? Shifting focus to the West Indies, the podcasters discuss their historic Test series draw against Australia. For the first time in 27 years, the West Indies secured a Test win against Australia in Australia. The debutant Shamar Joseph's heroic 7-wicket haul, even with an injured foot, etches his name in cricketing folklore. Tune in for an episode packed with insights, analysis, and raw cricketing emotions as Beyond The Wicket navigates through the triumphs and tribulations of the recent Test series battles. 🎙️🏏 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthewicket/message