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Sir James Anderson: Lancashire release legendary bowler
Is this the end of a glittering career? James Anderson was released by his County side Lancashire and expressed his sadness at the decision. In the same week…
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Does the nationality of an international cricket coach matter?
New Zealand’s Stephen Fleming has suggested England should be led by an English coach. He is due to take charge of his first Test series in South Africa in…
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How do you solve Test cricket’s bad light problem?
The first Test between South Africa and Australia was overshadowed by bad light in Durban. Australia won by 214 runs, but the game lost more than 60 overs due…
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Harmanpreet Kaur: What legacy does India's trailblazing captain leave?
It's a new era for India with Smriti Mandhana replacing Harmanpreet Kaur as captain. Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss Harmanpreet’s legacy…
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What's next for West Indies cricket?
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta discuss what the future could hold for West Indies cricket after the board announced a series of cost-cutting…
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World Cup and Ashes winner Mark Wood retires from England duty
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma look back at Mark Wood’s England career and discuss the toll fast bowling can take on the body. The World Cup and…
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Steve Smith: What does the Australian's international cricket future hold?
Will Steve Smith feature in the 2027 Ashes? The Aussie legend has hinted that he might not play in the next Ashes series because he’s "in kind of a…
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Is Smriti Mandhana the greatest women’s batter of all time?
India’s Smriti Mandhana continues to rewrite the record books. She’s now the all-time leading run-scorer in women’s international cricket and holds the record…
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Mushtaq Ahmed on Pakistan’s problems and history for Bangladesh
Former Pakistan leg-spinner and current Bangladesh spin coach, Mushtaq Ahmed, tells Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta that he’d love to work with…
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Cricket's latest rivalry: Vicars v Imams
Cricket isn't short of big rivalries. We can now add another one to the list - Vicars versus Imams! We hear from players from both teams about the mini series…
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Can Bangladesh do the unthinkable?
Bangladesh stunned Australia by nine wickets in the first Test at Darwin, a result few saw coming. Nikesh Rughani, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss whether…
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Should the ICC make the Cricket World Cup bigger?
Scotland and Netherlands say the ICC’s plans to shrink the men’s 2027 Cricket World Cup to 12 teams will make it harder for associate nations to qualify…
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Smriti Mandhana on India’s winning culture
Smriti Mandhana joins Stumped to discuss India's strong dressing room culture and the supportive environment that has helped shape the team's success. The…
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New era for England as Stephen Fleming appointed Test coach
Eleanor Oldroyd, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma react to the news that England have appointed Stephen Fleming as their new Test coach with Joe Root returning as…
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Sir Garfield Sobers stands alongside Pele, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods
West Indies fast bowling legend Ian Bishop tells Stumped that Sir Garfield Sobers transcended the game and stands alongside sporting icons like Pele, Michael…
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Christian Fuchs: From Premier League winner to hitting sixes
Premier League winner Christian Fuchs tells Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma about his new love for cricket, hitting sixes into the river Derwent…
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to make India history
Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has set another record by becoming the youngest ever player to play for India. He was just 15 years and 99 days old when he took…
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Ben Stokes retires: What next for England?
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss what’s next for England’s Test team following Ben Stokes shock retirement. Who will take the armband, how…
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R Ashwin on life in Major League Cricket and India's teenage star Sooryavanshi
India legend Ravichandran Ashwin tells Stumped about his life in the US playing franchise cricket for the San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket. He…
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Bangladesh make history with first ever ODI series win against Australia
Bangladesh created history by securing their first-ever ODI series victory over Australia, winning the recent three-match contest 2-1. The reigning world…
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Will Ben Stokes captain England again after being replaced by Joe Root?
Eleanor Oldroyd, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss what’s next for Ben Stokes and England? Joe Root has replaced Ben Stokes as interim captain for the…
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Are Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru building an IPL dynasty?
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss whether Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are building an IPL dynasty after securing…
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Afghanistan Women’s Refugee Team: What’s next?
The Afghanistan Women’s Refugee team are heading to England for a development tour during the Women’s World Cup. The England and Wales cricket board Deputy CEO…
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Should India’s Virat Kohli have to prove his worth ahead of the World Cup?
Has Virat Kohli earned the right to decide when he calls time on his international career? Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss whether the…
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Should the Big Bash League follow The Hundred and allow IPL investment?
On Stumped this week with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma we discuss if IPL investment could be coming to the Big Bash League? It’s an issue that…
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Suzie Bates: The New Zealand great on her final T20 World Cup and retirement
New Zealand’s Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after this summer’s Women's T20 World Cup. It marks the end of an illustrious 20-year career…
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What impact could England teen Tilly Corteen-Coleman make at T20 World Cup?
The Women’s T20 World Cup starts in June and England have included uncapped 18-year-old left arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman in their squad. The teenager…
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Could Test cricket become a squad game?
Just weeks after they were brought in, the new rules allowing replacement players in England's County Championship could be changed at the end of the first…
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Praful Hinge: Has the IPL discovered a new star?
Praful Hinge made history on his debut by taking three wickets in his very first over. The seamers’ haul included dismissing teenage sensation Vaibhav…
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South Africa's Wiaan Mulder on life at Essex, Lara's record and the impact player rule
Essex and South Africa all-rounder Wiaan Mulder talks about his life in the County Championship and shares his thoughts on the impact player rule in the Indian…
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The teen sensation hitting the IPL for six
Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, continues to make a name for himself after hitting a 15-ball half century against the Chennai…
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IPL 2026: Can Virat Kohli lead RCB to back-to-back titles?
The IPL returns for its 19th edition and Royal Challengers Bengaluru start as the defending champions for the first time in their history. Former IPL player…
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Gary Kirsten on India, Pakistan and his hopes for Sri Lanka
Gary Kirsten has been officially appointed head coach of Sri Lanka's men's national side. He aims to build a winning culture in the build up to the 2027 ODI…
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Men’s T20 World Cup Final: India demolish New Zealand to retain title
On this week's Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Sunil Gupta; after India's men's side banished the ghosts of 2023 and defended their T20 World…
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Haris Rauf leads Pakistan players on final Hundred auction list
The list of players for the Hundred auction, the England and Wales' franchise cricket competition has been confirmed. It features 16 players from Pakistan, 14…
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Georgia Voll on Healy, Australia v India rivalry & coffee
Australia great Alyssa Healy is playing in her final series before retirement as the blockbuster multi format series between Australia and India continues. One…
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T20 World Cup: When giants collide and associates make history
On this week’s Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Shara, we assess the opening stages of the T20 World Cup, as the competition heads towards…
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Countdown to India v Pakistan
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta all build up to the biggest and most lucrative match in cricket. Pakistan against India at the T20 World Cup will…
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Pakistan to play at T20 World Cup - but refuse to face India
With the T20 World Cup starting on Saturday 7th February, Pakistan will take part but have refused to play against tournament co-hosts India. We hear from…
StumpedMen's T20 World Cup: Bangladesh replaced by Scotland
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta are joined by Bangladesh cricket journalist Tawhid Qureshi who reflects on The Tigers decision to withdraw from…
StumpedSteve Waugh on investing in a new European T20 Premier League
A new European T20 League has been launched which will be owned by some of the sport's biggest stars. Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Charu Sharma are…
StumpedAlyssa Healy to retire: Elyse Villani on her Australia teammates legacy
Nikesh Rughani, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta reflect on the career of Australia great Alyssa Healy after she announced that she will retire from all formats of…
StumpedThe Ashes: Matthew Hayden on what's next for England and Australia?
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma are joined by former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden for our post-Ashes debrief. He tells us if Travis Head…
StumpedThe Ashes: The epic 125-day journey from England to Australia
Back in September we spoke to 18-year-old Tommy Lamb who was travelling from England to Australia to watch the Ashes without using an aeroplane. He has made it…
StumpedThe Best of Stumped in 2025
We look back at the best of Stumped in 2025 which gives you a chance to listen to some of the standout moments from the last twelve months, including our trip…
StumpedIPL auction, WBBL review and Ashes controversy
Millions of dollars have been spent as the IPL 2026 mini auction was completed. It was the uncapped Indian players who stole the spotlight with franchises…
StumpedAshes 2025: Matt Prior on Wood, wicketkeeping and winning down under
It is all about the Ashes as Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Charu Sharma assess where it went wrong for England in the second Test match at Brisbane and…
StumpedAshes 2025: What makes the pink ball special?
With the ongoing day-night Test match between Australia and England, Nikesh Rughani, Clint Wheeldon and Charu Sharma debate the success of the format and ask…
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Ashes 2025: Gillespie on Bazball, bowling and Brisbane
After the first two-day Ashes Test match since 1921 and an Australian victory to leave the hosts 1-0 up in the series, Alison Mitchell, Corbin Middlemas and…
StumpedSouth Africa win first Test in India for 15 years
We celebrate South Africa’s first Test win in India for 15 years, and Charu Sharma tells us what India will look to do differently to ensure they do not lose…
StumpedEngland Ashes winner Steven Finn on the secret to winning the urn in Australia
With just one week to go until the Ashes in Australia begins, we hear from England captain Ben Stokes and debate how both teams are shaping up and which team…
StumpedIndia win their first Women's Cricket World Cup
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma are celebrating India women’s first ever World Cup victory! Former India women’s captain Anjum Chopra tells us…
StumpedNew Zealand captain Sophie Devine on incredible ODI career
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma are joined by New Zealand captain Sophie Devine who has just retired from ODI’s following the White Ferns exit…
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Climate change: Is cricket facing its ‘ultimate test’?
On this week's Stumped, with Alison Mitchell, Matt Clinch and Charu Sharma, we take a closer look at how climate change affects cricket. England batter Maia…
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Harmanpreet Kaur: How was India's captain discovered?
On this week's Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta, we hear more about how India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur began her cricketing journey…
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How did Sachin Tendulkar's intervention help India captain Harmanpreet Kaur?
With the Women's World Cup underway, Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Prakash Wakankar take stock of the opening week of the tournament. We speak to former…
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BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and the Women’s World Cup
Alison Mitchell is in Guwahati and Mumbai to sample the sights and sounds as the long-awaited Women's World Cup gets underway. Joining Alison are the ABC's…
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Ashes fever builds as Asia Cup tensions bubble over
There are tales of two rivalries on this week's Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Charu Sharma: As England coach Brendon McCullum names his 16-man…
StumpedIndia v Pakistan: The row rumbles on
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma react to the fallout following India's seven wicket over Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Our build-up to the ODI…
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India and Pakistan prepare for Asia Cup clash
After months of uncertainty, the Asia Cup got under way this week in the United Arab Emirates, having been in doubt following cross-border tensions between…