We discuss the England cricket team's tour of India, celebrating Jimmy Anderson's 700 wickets milestone and paying tribute to cricket legends Charlie French and Duncan Fernley. The conversation covers England's performance in the rugby against Ireland, their enjoyment of the game, and shifts focus to an in-depth cricket chat. The hosts analyze individual performances of the England team throughout the India series, offering ratings and thoughts on each player. They touch upon potential future team selections, specifically the spinner's role, and briefly discuss Australia's test match against New Zealand. The episode wraps up with some banter about Australian cricketer Alex Carey and predictions gone wrong, emphasizing their engagement with the sports community and inviting listeners to share their thoughts. 01:29 Rugby Revelations: England vs. Ireland Match Analysis 04:57 Cricket Conversations: Jimmy Anderson's Milestone and the Art of Seam Bowling 12:04 Series Reflections: England's Performance and the Bazzball Debate 26:02 Player Ratings: Analyzing England's Squad Performance 36:01 Analyzing Ollie Pope's Performance and Future Prospects 36:34 Joe Root's Series Performance: A Deep Dive 38:42 Johnny Bairstow's Struggles and Expectations 42:55 Ben Stokes' Leadership and Performance Review 45:29 Ben Foakes: The Wicketkeeper's Series Analysis 49:53 Bowlers' Performance Roundup: From Rohan to Bashir 01:00:37 Closing Thoughts and Predictions for Future Matches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices