ESPNCricinfo's acclaimed reporter George Dobell joins sports journalist and broadcaster Chetan Narula, and former Indian cricketer Deep Dasgupta, in this latest episode of the cricket podcast, HotSpot. 



The trio take a look at the only topic that matters - live international cricket returns on July 8 with the first Test between England and West Indies at Southampton. 



George Dobell gives a lowdown on how badly the English and Wales Cricket Board were hit by the Covid-19 crisis and how the West Indies' tour of England came about to save the day. 



Also, on this episode of the HotSpot podcast:



-- Dobell talks about what loss of cricket means for the English summer. 



-- Preparations (or lack of) for both England and West Indies. 



-- Ben Stokes for England's captaincy? Should Joe Root make way and play as batsman alone? 



-- Lack of saliva, but sweat allowed to shine the ball. Deep Dasgupta wonders if sanitizer can be used on the ball. 



-- Battle of two pace attacks? Can West Indies shock England? 



And, much more... tune in! 



Season 2, Episode 3 - England vs West Indies Test series preview: International Cricket Returns!



Follow our panelists on Twitter: @chetannarula, @DeepDasgupta7 and @GeorgeDobell1

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