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Cricketer's Playbook: Boland v Hazlewood, Sir Donald Bradman in modern era
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Australia v India is squared up with the hosts dominating in Adelaide, Scott Boland stakes his case as pressure hits Rohit Sharma, what would Sir Donald Bradman average in the modern era and our World Team of the Week is announced.
The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they recap the key talking points from the Australia v India Test, including a return to form for under pressure Australian batters.
They debate what Don Bradman would average in the modern era and also whether Harry Brook is the best player in world cricket on form.
They also partake in Rando's cricket trivia and track all the major tournament's in world cricket to announce their World Team of the Week.
03:30 The appeal: Rush Hazlewood or stick with Boland?
10:00 Australia v India: Pressure mounts on Rohit Sharma
15:40 Root on Brook: Is Englishman the best player in world cricket?
19:00 Sheffield Shield run out: Ranking cricket's biggest brain fades
25:30 What would Sir Donald Bradman average in modern era
30:10 Rando's cricket trivia: Adelaide Oval masters
33:30 World team of the week voting
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