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StumpedFrom farm to fours: Meet South Africa's rising star Annerie Dercksen
Our Women’s World Cup countdown continues, and this week we focus on South Africa. Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma are joined by all-rounder…
Stumped'Watch us Smile' Can New Zealand women win another World Cup?
Our Women’s ODI World Cup countdown continues and this week we are hearing from New Zealand Head Coach Ben Sawyer who tells us how their latest T20 World Cup…
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The T20 franchise race behind the IPL
Nikesh Rughani, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta discuss the race to be the second biggest franchise tournament behind the Indian Premier League. SA20 commissioner…
StumpedCharlotte Edwards: England head coach on World Cup hopes
Our build-up to the Women’s World Cup in India continues and this week we are focusing on England. We hear from Head Coach Charlotte Edwards who tells us if…
StumpedAlana King: The queen of spin on the Hundred and World Cup
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma reflect on the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and debate their standout moments. They discuss how Shubman Gill has…
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Is India's head coach Gautam Gambhir feeling the pressure?
Alison Mitchell, Sunil Gupta and Jim Maxwell discuss whether India head coach Gautam Gambhir is feeling the pressure. It's after he was seen arguing with the…
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Should the World Test Championship finals always be held in England?
***This episode contains references to suicide and depression. If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, you could speak to a health…
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How does West Indies cricket recover from Test humiliation?
On this week's Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma, West Indies slumped to an historic 27-all out against Australia - the lowest score…
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India's women make T20 history in England
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss whether India's women are now the side to beat after they win a T20 series on English soil for the first…
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Vernon Philander on Bumrah, Archer and the life of a fast bowler
This week Henry Moeran, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss the toll being a fast bowler takes on the body. We hear from former South Africa quick, Vernon…
StumpedEngland vs India: Where does the India Test team go from here?
On this week’s Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell & Charu Sharma, we hear from Indian Test Cricketer K S Bharat after India lose the opening Test of…
StumpedDe Villiers: South Africa's WTC victory 'stirred the emotions'
On this week’s Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell & Charu Sharma, we hear from South Africa great AB de Villiers about their World Test Championship…
StumpedTest cricket: Past, present and future
Alison Mitchell and Jim Maxwell are at Lord's for the World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa. They are joined by Charu Sharma in…
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IPL 2025: Has Virat Kohli completed cricket?
On this week’s Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell & Charu Sharma, the team ask whether Virat Kohli has finally completed cricket after getting his hands…
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Shubman Gill's India
This week we discuss how new India captain Shubman Gill may lead the side. A former member of India’s coaching set up, R Sridhar, is our guest. He explains how…
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England's 2025: A defining year for Bazball?
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma look ahead to a defining year for England's men's Test team with a home series against India and an away Ashes to…
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What is Virat Kohli’s legacy in Test cricket?
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharmu speak to former India Test opener, Abhinav Mukund, about Virat Kohli's impact on Test cricket following his shock…
StumpedWho should replace Rohit Sharma as India Men's Test Captain?
Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Charu Sharma debate who should replace Rohit Sharma as India Test captain? Sharma has announced his retirement from the…
StumpedCameron Bancroft open to Australia return
Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Charu Sharma hear from Australian international and Gloucestershire captain Cameron Bancroft who tells us he is still hoping…
StumpedWisden's top five and what next for West Indies women?
This episode contains references to suicide. If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, you could speak to a health professional, or an…
Stumped'Best possible news' for Afghanistan women and Tanzania make history
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma are joined by former Australia player turned commentator Mel Jones who has been integral in helping Afghanistan…
StumpedShould MS Dhoni retire from the IPL?
Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Sunil Gupta take stock of the Indian Premier League and discuss whether MS Dhoni should retire at the end of this season…
StumpedJake Lehmann: Following in his father's footsteps with South Australia
Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Sunil Gupta are joined on the show by Jake Lehmann who helped South Australia win their first Sheffield Shield title in 29…
StumpedPeter Siddle on his first-class career and the news that the Gabba is going
***This episode contains references to Postnatal depression. If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, you could speak to a health…
StumpedIPL preview, WPL review and how to fix your cricket bat
This week’s Stumped with Nikesh Rughani, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta is an Indian T20 franchise special. The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League starts…
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Can India's men dominate white ball cricket for a decade?
On this week's Stumped, Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Charu Sharmu discuss India’s dominance of the men’s white ball game - will it continue all the way…
StumpedAndy Flower on the key to coaching Kohli
Alison Mitchell, Charu Sharma and Brett Sprigg are joined by former Ashes winning head coach Andy Flower, who shares his thoughts on England’s Champions Trophy…
StumpedStumped: 500 not out!
This week is our 500th episode of Stumped. The show has been going for ten years, so Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma reflect on how the game has…
StumpedThe secret to Alana King's success
Eleanor Oldroyd, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss Pakistan's disappointing opening performance in the Champions Trophy and how that could impact their…
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Mumbai Indians: Jhulan Goswami and Charlotte Edwards on return of the WPL
Ahead of the third season of the Women's Premier League, Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell, and Charu Sharma hear from former England captain Charlotte Edwards and…
Stumped'How long will you ignore Afghanistan girls?'
Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Charu Sharma are joined by the captain of the Afghanistan women’s XI who played an exhibition match last week in Melbourne…
StumpedGeoff Allardice resigns: What next for the ICC?
Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Charu Sharma discuss what is next for the International Cricket Council after Geoff Allardice resigned as Chief Executive…
StumpedConrad: 'Australia will be foolhardy not to respect South Africa'
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma ask where it all went wrong for England after they lost the Women's Ashes. We ask if changes need to be made…
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Should teams boycott Afghanistan at the ICC Champions Trophy?
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma are joined by Zimbabwe’s first black cricketer, Henry Olonga, as we ask whether boycotts work in cricket? It’s in…
StumpedThe Women's Ashes: Do Australia and England have a point to prove?
Two-time Ashes winner Anya Shrubsole joins us to preview the Women’s Ashes. England will be looking to win the trophy for the first time in a decade on…
StumpedIndia under pressure heading into Border-Gavaskar trophy decider
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss the record breaking Test Match between Australia and India in Melbourne. The teams now play each other in…
StumpedThe best of Stumped in 2024
We look back at the best of Stumped in 2024, which gives you a chance to listen to some of the standout moments from the last twelve months including our trip…
StumpedBowling legends R Ashwin and Tim Southee retire from international cricket
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss two international retirements after both Tim Southee and Ravichandran Ashwin hung up their bowling boots…
StumpedEngland seal series and Border-Gavaskar Trophy perfectly poised
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta reflect on a series of firsts for the England men’s team in New Zealand. They have clinched their first away Test…
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Australia v India: Cricket’s biggest rivalry?
Australia versus India is a rivalry that has intensified over the years. As the two nations are currently involved in a five Test match series in the…
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IPL auction: Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Rishabh Pant make history
On this week’s Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma, the team speak to Rajasthan Royals CEO Jake Lush McCrum about the Royals signing…
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Australia's Nathan Lyon on facing India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and playing until he's 40
On this week’s Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Charu Sharma speak to Australian spinner Nathan Lyon as part of them previewing the…
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James Anderson on personal tragedy, Virat Kohli and the IPL auction
***This clip contains discussions and references to miscarriage. If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, you could speak to a health…
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How do India bounce back from historic Test series defeat?
On this week’s Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Charu Sharma and Brett Sprigg, former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim joins the team to discuss the fall-out from…
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Stumped meets Rachin Ravindra and Shan Masood
Two big names from two remarkable stories in Test cricket are on the programme. New Zealand’s men created history by securing their first ever Test series…
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A song of experience - New Zealand's World Cup winning formula
On this week's Stumped, Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Charu Sharma speak with World Cup winner Maddy Green, who celebrated her 32nd birthday on the day…
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Abtaha Maqsood on a first World Cup, Shane Warne and representation
As India and England fail to reach the last four of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the inquest into their exit begins. Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu…
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Will Bangladesh reap rewards despite not hosting ICC Women’s T20 World Cup?
Alison Mitchell is alongside Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell to discuss the effects on women’s cricket in Bangladesh, with the country not hosting the Women’s ICC…
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Jason Gillespie on putting faith in his Pakistan players
Alison Mitchell is alongside Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell to discuss Pakistan hosting England in a three-test series, which begins on 7 October. Alison speaks…
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Deandra Dottin on her West Indies comeback and T20 World Cup hopes
We are less than a week away from the start of the Women's T20 World Cup. Defending champions Australia are aiming to make it four wins in a row. West Indies…
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Johan Botha: The international captain turned ultramarathon running cricket coach
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma speak to the international captain turned Ultramarathon running cricket coach, Johan Botha, on his passion for…
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India’s Rishabh Pant returns to Test cricket two years on from his life threatening car accident
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss India’s men’s Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh and in particular the return of…
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Shahriar Nafees on Bangladesh’s ‘biggest’ achievement in Test cricket
Shahriar Nafees joins us following Bangladesh men’s historic Test-series win in Pakistan. The former Bangladesh opener, who is now Head of Operations at the…
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Jay Shah: A new era in world cricket at the ICC?
A new era in world cricket is imminent as Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council. He will be…
StumpedLeading the way for women in boardrooms
As the Women’s T20 World Cup has been moved from Bangladesh to the UAE, Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma ask if it will still generate the same…
StumpedBrazil captain Roberta Moretti Avery on her cricketing passions and mental health struggles
Nikesh Rughani, Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell look ahead to Sri Lanka’s three-match Test Series against England. England will be without talismanic captain Ben…
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Sri Lanka end 27 year wait for a ODI series victory over India
Sri Lanka are celebrating after victory over India in the third One Day International by 110 runs to clinch the One Day series 2-0. It's the first time since…
StumpedSri Lanka's momentous moment and Mexico bring cricket into prisons
Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Charu Sharma debate who will be the next coach of the England white ball team after Matthew Mott stepped down following two…
StumpedWest Indies CEO Johnny Grave on investment, the Shamar Joseph effect and pay parity
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta hear from West Indies Chief Executive Johnny Grave. He tells Alison about co-hosting the ICC Men's T20 World Cup…
StumpedCan The Hundred grow without IPL investment?
We hear from Venky Mysore who is the Managing Director of the Kolkata Knight Riders. He shares whether he would be interested in buying a stake in a Hundred…