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Perth, Pakistan and politics
A special report from the stands of the Rawalpindi stadium as the Pakistani public get to see their Test heroes on home soil for the first time in a decade…
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The understudy who stole the show
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne was a concussion substitute for Steve Smith at Lord's in August - now he's leading from the front with back to back Test…
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Root's captaincy, Kohli tactics and Ashes urn tour
Is it time for Joe Root to give up the England captaincy in a bid to regain his batting form? We'll reflect on a heavy defeat for England in New Zealand - and…
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Romanian internet star hits Australia
Reflections on the opening exchanges in the Test series in Australia and New Zealand. The Pakistan cricket chief Wasim Khan tells Alison Mitchell how he…
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Indian fairy tales, Barsby's battle and Nepal
Two record-breaking feats in India - and the return of Test cricket to Pakistan. Meet Jemma Barsby, a Women's Big Bash winner who plays elite cricket while…
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Sir Viv, smog and Saint Helena
West Indies great Sir Viv Richards gives his views on the battle between Test cricket and Twenty20 - and reveals the best three bowlers he ever faced. How the…
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Does Shakib deserve sympathy or scorn?
As protests break out in Bangladesh following Shakib Al Hasan's corruption ban, we'll ask whether the game should have any sympathy for the star all-rounder…
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Does English cricket need The Hundred?
British sporting history was made this week with the first ever draft held for the new 100 ball competition which will take place next year in the UK. Alison…
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World Twenty20: Can Singapore join the party?
Can Singapore continue their amazing rise by reaching the finals of the men's Twenty20 World Cup? Plus new regulations forcing Irish cricketers to decide…
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Silverwood on the Ashes, Brexit and karate
England's new head coach Chris Silverwood tells us his plan for winning back the Ashes in Australia - and how a black belt in karate has helped him develop the…
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Can anyone stop Australia's women?
After more record-breaking feats from Australia's women's team, we'll ask whether their domination is damaging the credibility of the women's game. Plus…
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England's new fast bowling hope
Meet Saqib Mahmood, the exciting young fast bowler England have picked to meet fire with fire in the next Ashes series. Plus, as confusion reigns in the Indian…
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A summer like no other
Reflections on a blockbuster summer of cricket in which England won the World Cup and Australia retained the Ashes. Should Steve Smith return to the Australia…
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The return of the urn
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta discuss Australia retaining the Ashes, Afghanistan's historic test match win over Bangladesh and the latest on the…
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Steve Smith: Eccentric but exceptional
On this week’s episode, Alison Mitchell is joined by Sunil Gupta and Jim Maxwell to look at how the Ashes series is panning out. As Steve Smith resumes his…
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Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss arguably one of the greatest days in Test match history. We hear from England bowler Chris Woakes who…
StumpedArcher, Biscay and Concussion
With Australia’s leading batsman Steve Smith missing the third Ashes Test because of a concussion we look at what can be done to make the sport safer and ask…
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Inclusion, Ashes & Amla
How will England fare in the second Ashes Test and could the ECB follow Cricket Australia's new policies for Transgender inclusion? Alison Mitchell and Jim…
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Can England bounce back at Lord's?
After a damaging defeat at Edgbaston, can England bounce back at Lord's or will Australia take another giant stride towards retaining the Ashes? Plus, imagine…
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Smith's redemption
As former Australia captain Steve Smith returns from his ball-tampering ban with an emotional century on the first day of the Ashes, we’ll look back on one of…
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When Lara ruled the cricket world
We turn the clock back 25 years to remember Brian Lara's incredible impact on English county cricket. Reaction to England's humiliation by Ireland at Lord's…
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The greatest game ever - but where next for cricket?
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma reflect on an incredible World Cup final and former England captain Alec Stewart talks about the work ahead in…
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England v New Zealand: The World Cup Final
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Bryan Waddle preview England v New Zealand in the World Cup final at Lord's as India and Australia bow out in the semi-finals.
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How England came back from the brink
England are into the semi-finals of the men's Cricket World Cup after resounding wins over India and New Zealand. We analyse how Eoin Morgan's team went from…
StumpedCurtly Ambrose World Cup audience special
Curtly Ambrose and Ebony Rainford-Brent join Alison Mitchell, Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell at a cricket club in Manchester to discuss the World Cup with a live…
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Can New Zealand go all the way?
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma are all together at Trent Bridge to discuss the Cricket World Cup so far. How will India cope without Shikhar…
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India v Pakistan: the biggest rivalry in sport?
Can a rare match between archrivals India and Pakistan breathe life into a rain-soaked World Cup? We're joined by Yuvraj Singh as the India World Cup winner…
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World Cup set for India-Australia showdown
From the shadows of London’s famous Oval cricket ground, the Stumped team look ahead to the biggest match of the men’s Cricket World Cup so far. Australia face…
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Stokes fires up England in their World Cup opener
After all the hype and build up, the cricket extravaganza is finally underway - the hosts England are strongly tipped to win the World Cup, Alison Mitchell…
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The Cricket World Cup Countdown
Stumped presenters Alison Mitchell, Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell count down their ten greatest ever matches from the Cricket World Cup. We hear some of the key…
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Can England live up to the World Cup hype?
We preview the 2019 men's Cricket World Cup as the 10 top one-day teams in the world compete to lift the trophy at Lord's on 14 July. We speak to former…
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South Africa's 1999 World Cup meltdown
Reaction to Mumbai Indians' fourth Indian Premier League title in seven years. Plus, Damien Fleming relives the final over of Australia's extraordinary…
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How O'Brien battered England in Bangalore
Our Cricket World Cup countdown continues with the day Irish eyes were smiling. We'll hear from Kevin O'Brien, whose record-breaking century shocked England in…
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When Sri Lanka stunned the cricket world
Does cricket have a problem with recreational drugs? We ask whether the extra money in the game is leading players astray. Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup hero…
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Is mixed-gender cricket a good idea?
How India's incredible victory over the mighty West Indies in the 1983 World Cup final ignited a nation's love affair with the game. Plus, is it a risky PR…
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Could Archer derail England's World Cup bid?
Could England's decision to fast-track Barbados-born bowler Jofra Archer into their World Cup plans hamper their bid to win the tournament for the first time?…
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Kapil Dev's World Cup innings for the ages
We revisit Kapil Dev's extraordinary 175 for India at the 1983 World Cup through the eyes of the man with the best seat in the house - Zimbabwe wicketkeeper…
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Australia's springboard to world domination
We look back at Australia's one-run victory over India in 1987 that provided a catalyst for their era of supremacy. And as another top South African turns his…
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The IPL 'Mankad' furore
To mankad or not to mankad? Why a controversial mode of dismissal named after an Indian player from the 1940s has rocked the cricket world this week. In our…
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Elliott recalls 2015 World Cup heroics
We're starting our countdown to the men's Cricket World Cup. We'll hear from Grant Elliott, who takes us into his mind in the moments before he hit the six…
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Australia's timely resurgence
After beating India 3-2, are Australia peaking in time for the men's World Cup? It's a big week for Irish cricket with their first overseas Test match and the…
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Chin Music to Cha-Cha-Cha
Former West Indies fast bowler Curtly Ambrose on his unlikely reinvention as a ballroom dancer in Australian TV show Dancing with the Stars. Plus, we meet the…
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Sri Lanka's history makers
The incredible rebirth of Sri Lankan cricket. Embarrassed by England and thrashed in Australia, how did Sri Lanka become the first Asian team to win a Test…
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Can England handle World Cup favourites tag?
With fewer than 100 days to go until the Cricket World Cup, we'll hear from the great West Indies captain Clive Lloyd, who lifted the inaugural trophy in 1975…
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Root's stance on homophobia
This week, West Indies bowler Shannon Gabriel was banned for four ODIs after comments made to Joe Root. The panel discuss the incident which overshadowed…
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Are West Indies back for good?
West Indies are back - but for how long? Does the trouncing of England truly herald a second coming for the former giants of the game? Plus former Australia…
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When England Stormed Sabina Park
As Australia host Sri Lanka in Canberra, we ask why it's taken so long for the capital city of a cricket-mad nation to stage a Test match. Plus David Capel…
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Strength and Survival: The Billy Cookson Story
English cricketer Billy Cookson on the car crash in Australia that almost cost him his life and his long journey to recovery in a hospital thousands of miles…
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An Audience With AB de Villiers
South Africa's AB de Villiers explains why he thinks playing in Pakistan is worth the risk - and leaves the door slightly ajar for a World Cup return. Plus…
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India's History-Makers
As India complete the first ever Test series victory in Australia, Alison Mitchell speaks to former India batsman Aakash Chopra and Jim Maxwell runs the rule…
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Is This the Best India Team to Tour Australia?
Ailson Mitchell and Jim Maxwell are at the Sydney Cricket Ground as India take on Australia in the final Test. We speak to a relieved Dale Steyn after the…
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What Next for Test Newcomers Afghanistan and Ireland?
Cricket's newest Test nations face an exciting 2019 after their historic debuts. We'll tell the stories behind Ireland and Afghanistan's journeys to Test…
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Tensions Flare in Perth
As Australia level the series with India in Perth, former Australia batsman Ed Cowan analyses the spat between captains Tim Paine and Virat Kohli. Plus Dwayne…
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One Test down, and it is advantage India Down Under. In a thrilling final day in Adelaide, India claimed victory - their first on Australian soil since 2008…
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Australia v India: the redemption Test?
This week’s episode comes from Adelaide as Australia take on India in their first home Test since their ball-tampering scandal in South Africa earlier this…
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Cricket Bids for Commonwealth Games Return
Australia women's captain Meg Lanning reflects on their dominant victory over England in the World Twenty20 final. Plus, as cricket makes a bid for inclusion…
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Patel's Dream Debut
Reaction to the opening exchanges between Australia and India as the Aussies name their squad for the first two Tests. Are safety concerns and lack of…
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What can Australia's men learn from the women?
Australia have their fourth World Twenty20 title in sight - we hear from Ellyse Perry on how the women's team have bypassed the fiasco involving the scathing…
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Can We Ever Prevent Spot-Fixing?
It's being called a global epidemic. More allegations of match-fixing at the highest level of cricket. But why aren't the players implicated by Al Jazeera…
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Shane Warne
In an in-depth interview first broadcast in 2018, Australian legend Shane Warne looks back at his cricketing career, from taking 708 wickets in 145 Tests for…