Dean at Stumps

Meet 19 year old Zimbabwean born Tawanda Muyeye. Tawanda a former Peter House school boy had the thrill of winning Wisden’s cricketer of the year when he scored a whopping 1112 runs at an average of 69.12 for his newly adopted school East Bourne college in Sussex. This award has previously been won by current England players Jonny Bairstow, and Jos Buttler. Contrary to reports, Young Tawanda is still leaving his options open as to which country he hopes to play for. At the moment, he is focusing on going to university, playing cricket, and taking each day as it comes. He still gets to enjoy many of Zimbabwe’s local serials, cordials, and favourite local food such as sadza, and oxtail.

Former England captain, now commentator Michael Vaughn gives Dean du Plessis wonderful insight as he talks about long term leadership off the field, and captaincy on the field. Vaughn believes that as a captain, one should manage the person and not the player. He also admits that batting first in all the tests in unusually dry English conditions played a part in England’s 2-1 series win in the Ashes of 2005. He and coach Duncan Fletcher had a two and a half year plan leading up to the momentous Ashes 2005 win.

He speaks as naturally as he played. Former South African captain Shaun Pollock talks to Dean du Plessis about growing up in a multi talented cricketing family. He talks about his faith in God, his playing days, and how he adapted from having no captaincy ambitions to liking the job as captain. He also tributes his wife Trisha for being a rock and for supporting him as a player and now commentator

In this podcast, Dean du Plessis caught up with both Alan and Mark Butcher. The father and son duo combined in a fantastic partnership, sharing anecdotes of their playing days which included a game against each other with Dad playing for Glamorgan, while Mark played for Surrey. Mark also talks about his battles against the Aussies in the Ashes, while Alan remembers his time as coaching of Zimbabwe.

This is the first episode of 2 broadcasters, colleagues and friends talking about the game they both love. In this episode Dean du Plessis and South African based cricket writer and commentator Neil Manthorp take you back to 1991 when South Africa were readmitted to the international sporting arena. They revisit South Africa’s hastily arranged tour to India, remember the 1992 World Cup, talk about reverse swing, polyester trousers and more.

If you’re a cricket lover with a good memory, this podcast is just for you. This is the first episode of a heart warming conversation between 2 broadcasters. Dean du Plessis and his mentor South African based cricket commentator and writer Neil Manthorp. Dean and Manners start off the conversation by taking the listener back to 1991 when South Africa had been readmitted to the international sport arena, and South Africa’s short tour to India, followed by their first appearance in the 1992 World Cup. They talk about reverse swing, polyester trousers and more.

The 3rd and final part with commentator and former seamer Mpumelelo Mbangwa. In this episode, Pommie gives his view on being neutral in the commentary box, his favourite games he has commentated on, including Zimbabwe’s famous win over Australia in the 2007 T20 World Cup, and the importance of the various 20-20 tournaments

In the second part of the Pommie Mbangwa interview, Pom tells Dean du Plessis how he assisted Andy Flower to his 4th test hundred against Sri Lanka in Colombo, and how the team very nearly walked off the field thanks to some appalling umpiring which cost Zimbabwe the test match. He talks about the good lunches at Eden park, and making it into the commentary box.

He was the epitome of line and length for Zimbabwe, and now a popular voice in the commentary box. This is the 1st of a 2 part interview Dean du Plessis had with television commentator and former seamer Mpumelelo Mbangwa who represented Zimbabwe from 1996 to 2002. He explains how he got his nickname, his love for the game as a teenager, and the euphoria he felt when he got his first test wicket

Eddo Brandes rose to fame as the world’s most famous chicken farmer when he helped dismantle England in an unlikely win in the 1992 World Cup. He also played a big part in Zimbabwe’s 3-0 win against the same opposition 5 years later