For our series premiere, we take a look at England's track record against playing spin in India and the approach that could bring about improved results for them in the upcoming test series against India. We also hear from English cricket blogger James Marsh about his thoughts on the England squad for the first two tests against India, and we take a look back at some of the more memorable moments in past India vs England encounters.

Links:
1. Dravid's letter to Kevin Pietersen
2. James Marsh: Twitter Substack
3. Article on Justin Langer
4. Shubman Gill's father reacts to his son's valiant 91 at the Gabba
5. YouTube links for incidents referred to in Blast from the Past
6. Statistics discussed in the episode

Cover art by @RanjithaS

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