England seal series with record Lord's ODI total

In the latest episode of the TMS podcast, the hosts discuss England's victory over India in the final ODI, which clinched the series 2-1. England set a challenging target of 388 runs, bolstered by impressive innings from Ben Duckett, who scored a century, and crucial contributions from Jos Buttler and Sam Curran in the backend. Curran's four wickets played a pivotal role in restricting India's chase despite Rohit Sharma's commendable 138 runs.

The discussion explores India's recent struggles in ODI cricket, highlighted by a need to rethink selection and strategy after a disappointing month. The hosts express concern about India's bowling variety and fitness issues, particularly with key players like Jasprit Bumrah missing crucial matches.

The podcast shifts focus to England's progress under Brendan McCullum, highlighting their spirited comeback in the series after losing the first match. There is optimism about their performance and potential, alongside discussions around the coaching dynamics in the England setup and how it affects decision-making ahead of a busy cricket calendar, including the World Cup.