On the eve of the IPL Auction for 2023 season, BCCI announced that a new "Impact Player" rule will be enforced this IPL. We break down the rules, look how powerful it is, how teams can use it, and who are some prime contenders for each team to be called an "Impact Player" .

Then we switch gears and discuss the World Test Championship table. We look at some of the scenarios, both theoretical and practical which could happen to decide the finalist of the WTC final in 2023.  

IPL is not the only T20 league which is changing the rules, the recently launched SAT20 also tweaked a few rules. Some good, some not so good. We discuss.  

From a new T20 league to an old vanguard which is not doing so well. We look into the scheduling, the financials and other issues that the Big Bash League and Cricket Australia are facing as its popularity suffer year on year.  

About 4th Stump Podcast: IPL, BBL, WTC, Ashes, T20, ODIs, T20. If its Cricket, we will discuss it. 2 avid cricket fans, bored of discussing Cricket between themselves, bringing their thoughts, opinions, and armchair expertise to all of you.

In the finale of the IPL Auction 2023, we discuss the latest teams to join the IPL. 

Will Kane Williamson and Odeon Smith fill the glaring hole in GT's middle order? What Joshua Little and Shivam Mavi? Will Gujarat's weak middle order be enough to carry them to another title?  

And with 10 players bought in the auction what change will LSG bring in? KL, QDK and Nicholas or something else? 

All this and more in the latest episode of The Fourth Stump Podcast.  About 4th Stump Podcast: IPL, BBL, WTC, Ashes, T20, ODIs, T20. If its Cricket, we will discuss it. 2 avid cricket fans, bored of discussing Cricket between themselves, bringing their thoughts, opinions, and armchair expertise to all of you.

Where is Mayank's replacement? How will PK make space for Sikandar Raza? What are they gonna do with all the money Punjab Kings took back from the auction? 

On the other side is Rajasthan Royals. Is Jason Holder the steal pick of the year? What about Joe Root, Adam Zampa? Will they get a game? 

Plus, the YoYo test is back, as India prioritizes fitness once again in its build up for ODI World Cup 2023 and the T20 WC next year.  All this and more in the this episode of 4th Stump Podcast.  About 4th Stump Podcast: IPL, BBL, WTC, Ashes, T20, ODIs, T20. If its Cricket, we will discuss it. 2 avid cricket fans, bored of discussing Cricket between themselves, bringing their thoughts, opinions, and armchair expertise to all of you.

Is Ben Stokes a long term buy for CSK? How Does Rahane fit in with CSK's plan?   

Does DC have a back up for Pant? What about  Riley Rossuw?

With the recently concluded IPL Auction for the 2023 event, we look at the 2 teams who bid on a lot of players, but were beaten out by others. Delhi Capital and Chennai Super Kings may not have got the squad they wanted, but how will they fare this IPL?  

All this and more in the very first episode of 4th Stump Podcast.  About 4th Stump Podcast: IPL, BBL, WTC, Ashes, T20, ODIs, T20. If its Cricket, we will discuss it. 2 avid cricket fans, bored of discussing Cricket between themselves, bringing their thoughts, opinions, and armchair expertise to all of you.

India announced their ODI and T20 squad for the SL tour, kicking off their home season.

On the IPL front:

KKR had the smallest purse going into the auction, did they make good use of it?

Can Shakib and Litton mix well with Jagdeesan and Rusell?

What about their lateral transfers like Lokie Ferguson and Shardul Thakur?

Then there is RCB, the perennial under-achievers. Tight budget, issues with Maxwell, is Will Jacks the answer?

What about their fragile middle order? What's up with Reece Topley.

Who is going to be SRH's new captain? Is Harry Brooks worth all this money? What about their other picks? Do they have a winning squad this time?

What about MI? Is Cameroon Green a good bet? Will Jofra & Bumrah last the entire tournament? Will we see Arjun finally play a game for MI?

With the recently concluded IPL Auction for the 2023 event, we look at the 2 teams who have traditionally performed really well, but didn't do so well last time. 

Also have Indian batsmen forgotten to play spin? All this and more in the very first episode of 4th Stump Podcast.