Dale Steyn and Shane Bond on what makes elite fast bowlers stand out, what goes into their prep and how they read the game differently

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Another ICC tournament, and it's another deep run for New Zealand. What is it about the team and the culture around it that allows them to consistently compete at the highest level?

With the Champions Trophy final coming up, Tim Southee joins Yash Jha on the Stump Mic podcast to share his thoughts on the New Zealand way, which makes them ever-present contenders on the biggest cricketing stage.

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Is this Bangladesh's greatest-ever Test triumph? Why is the PCB holding a limited-overs domestic tournament in the middle of a red-ball season? Is there enough time for Pakistan to recover before BazBall™ turns up at home once again?

Osman Samiuddin and Danyal Rasool join Kaustubh Kumar to discuss the repercussions of Bangladesh's stunning 2-0 sweep in Rawalpindi, including a look at Babar Azam's form, Shan Masood's captaincy, and PCB's various chairpersons in charge.

Further reading:

Dysfunctional system leaves Pakistan stuck in Test-match mire - Danyal Rasool

Bangladesh's small wonders conjure a Rawalpindi miracle - Mohammad Isam

Hasan Mahmud burns brightest on a historic day for Bangladesh's quicks - Mohammad Isam

Misbah joins as one of five PCB mentors 'to reduce the gap between domestic and international cricket'

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In the past month, Sri Lanka have beaten India to win their first-ever women's Asia Cup title after an incredible final. At the same time, their men's team have been whitewashed 3-0 in T20Is, while dominating the ODIs 2-0.

What does all of this mean for Sri Lankan cricket? How high will Pathum Nissanka's star rise? How did Rohit Sharma find a way to score all those runs? And does Gautam Gambhir need to worry about his ODI squad?

Kaustubh Kumar is joined by Andrew Fidel Fernando to discuss the last 40 days of cricket between Sri Lanka and India, as they attempt to find all the answers.

Further reading:

'The emotional rollercoaster that is Sri Lanka cricket' by Madushka Balasuriya

'Is this for real? Sri Lanka's rare glory leaves India shaken' by Andrew Fidel Fernando

'Big-innings accumulator to powerplay aggressor: Rohit finds ways to be extraordinary' by Andrew Fidel Fernando and Shiva Jayaraman

'What India can learn from their series loss in Sri Lanka' by Sidharth Monga

'Vandersay brings the vibes back for Sri Lanka' by Andrew Fidel Fernando

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Between Texas, Florida and New York, how did USA react to the men's T20 World Cup? What was the vibe like for India vs Pakistan in Nassau County (compared to the MCG)? Who is really the audience for cricket in America?

Sid Monga, who is traveling to cover the tournament in the US and the West Indies, joins Kaustubh Kumar to answer these questions and more.

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How do New Zealand consistently make it to the knockout stage of an ICC event? Did Angelo Mathews really take too long to get to the crease against Bangladesh? Can England really do another 'reset' of their 2015 reset?

Kaustubh Kumar is joined by Andrew Fidel Fernando and Andrew Miller, as they answer these questions and everything in between in their review of the group stage of the 2023 men's ODI World Cup.

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Was Virat Kohli's record-equaling century inevitable? How important is Rohit Sharma's approach in the first powerplay? Can India win it all without dropping a single game? 

Kaustubh Kumar is joined by Karthik Iyer and S Sudarshanan to discuss India's World Cup campaign so far, after they beat South Africa emphatically at Eden Gardens.

Show notes

Problem of plenty: Selecting India's ODI squad - Stump Mic podcast from December 2022

Kohli vs Tendulkar: A comparison of their 49 ODI hundreds - Sampath Bandarupalli

Kohli soaks up the spotlight so that his Indias can celebrate and shine - Sidharth Monga 

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How can fishing teach you about waiting for a catch at slips? Was it difficult to choose between cricket and skateboarding? What music does a fast bowler listen to?

Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn joins Kaustubh Kumar and Karthik Iyer to discuss everything from his acting with Adam Sandler in Hollywood and his travels around the world to that iconic Grant Elliott photograph from the 2015 World Cup semi-final.

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New Zealand shocking England, a run-fest in Delhi and a KL Rahul - Virat Kohli masterclass in Chennai. Kaustubh Kumar, Karthik Iyer and S Sudarshanan review the first round of matches at the 2023 men's ODI World Cup so far.

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Is this the last time ODI cricket will be relevant to all of us? How do the buzz and build-up of this World Cup compare to previous editions? How do some of the top teams stand right now? And will we see a run-out at the non-striker's end?

Kaustubh Kumar is joined by Andrew Miller, Vishal Dikshit and Andrew Fidel Fernando to preview the atmosphere leading into one of the biggest calendar events of the year: the men's ODI World Cup.

Further reading:

Mark Nicholas: ODI cricket should only be played at World Cups

Will this be the last World Cup that is this big a deal? - Osman Samiuddin

Spunky Sri Lanka out to prove heydays are not behind them - Andrew Fidel Fernando

Defending champions England seek World Cup encore despite ageing stars - Matt Roller

Right-hand batting heavy India strong favourites yet again - Sidharth Monga

Light on spin, heavy on confidence - Australia enter familiar territory - Andrew McGlashan

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