Dean at Stumps

If you are fortunate enough to have the means of being able to listen to the BBC’s iconic radio commentary, you undoubtedly would have heard the voice of Simon Mann who is part of the TEST MATCH SPECIAL team. Dean and Simon talk Ashes cricket, and take the obligatory trip down memory lane as is the custom on this Podcast

In this podcast, Dean du Plessis catches up with South African broadcaster, mentalist, and magician Michael Abrahamson. Dean and Michael talk in depth about their love of Cricket as well as their broadcasting experiences. Michael also gives an in-depth explanation as to how he became a mentalist and magician and his ability to commentate effortlessly on a variety of sporting codes.

In this podcast, we take a trip around the world as we hear from former Zimbabwe test batsmen Tino Mawoyo who is currently in Bangladesh, as well as former island player Isobel Joyce who is covering the ongoing series between Ireland and Zimbabwe, and Neil Manthorp who is in Sri Lanka covering the series between Sri Lanka and South Africa

Meet Zimbabwe’s easygoing allrounder Ryan Burl who tells Dean du Plessis that his ambition is to Break in to the worlds top 10 ranked all-rounders in the shorter formats of the game. Ryan chats easily about his decision to take the plunge and ask his partner to marry him, his constant work behind the scenes to become a better leg spin bowler, his stint in the Bangladesh Premier League and his hunger for international cricket

A precocious young talent with a tremendous future. Wesley Madhevere talks about his up bringing, his mentors and his introduction to international cricket. We also hear from 2 of his mentors, childhood coach Malcolm Chikuwha and Zimbabwe’s batting coach Stuart Matsikenyeri who presented Wesley with his 1st international cap

Zimbabwe’s Regis Chakabva talks to Dean du Plessis about the current frustrations of Zimbabwe not finishing off the opposition, he also talks about his current batting form as well as his wicket-keeping. We also hear from Bangladesh commentator Shameem Chowdhury.

Zimbabwe’s former captain wicket-keeper batsman Andy Flower made history by becoming the first Zimbabwean cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Flower who played 63 tests and 231 ODIS for Zimbabwe was not only recognised for his almost super human efforts with the bat in a team which at best punched above their weight, but was also recognised as one of England’s most successful coaches as well.

From a very young age, Tatenda Taibu’s destiny was to lead. Small in stature, but with the heart of a lion, it came as no surprise when he became the vice captain at the age of 19 and then became Zimbabwe’s first black captain, as well as the youngest captain in the history of test cricket. However, his journey was a rollercoaster ride. Filled with joy, frustration and fear. (Please note that this is a recording from the archives, so some of his future plans like his roll as convened of selectors has come to an end.) A fascinating listen all the same.

A very quiet, thoughtful, and reserved man, and in his own right, a fine cricketer. Former captain Elton Chigumbura talks to Dean du Plessis about his recently launched academy and his playing years from 2004 to 2020

Meet Prosper Tsvanhu, a former lively left-arm seamer, and Godwin Mamhiyo, a former rite arm seamer. Both have first class experience, and both are passionate about cricket. Dean du Plessis Godwin and Prosper review the first test match which Pakistan won by an innings and 116 runs, and preview the second test