Stumped

Stumped

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  • Kapil Dev on '83 and Kohli

    He led India to their first World Cup triumph in 1983 but what does Kapil Dev make of the current team and their captain Virat Kholi. Find out from the man himself.

    The story of that iconic world cup victory is being made into a film… it will be released in April.

    And how Rising Australian star Anika Learoyd is reconnecting with her indigenous roots by playing cricket.

    Picture - Kapil Dev (Credit - Getty Images)

    46 min
  • Sutherland: Australia's next Ellyse Perry?

    David Gower on England's series victory in South Africa, and whether more needs to be done to share the wealth in Test cricket.

    Plus, the Australian teenager being tipped for the very top - Annabel Sutherland tells us about her surprise call-up for the T20 World Cup.

    And there's more Super Over heartbreak for New Zealand, this time at the hands of India.

    Photo: Annabel Sutherland (Getty Images)

    44 min
  • England's Pope, Japan's rise and Lord's loosens the tie

    As Ollie Pope becomes England's youngest Test centurion for 14 years, we ask his mentor Alec Stewart when he first realised he had a special talent on his hands.

    Plus, cricket puts down roots in Japan. Coach Chris Thurgate's two sons are playing for the country in the Under-19s World Cup.

    And what does Jim Maxwell make of Lord's relaxing its famous dress code for The Hundred.

    Photo: Ollie Pope (Getty Images)

    46 min
  • Is spin bowling a dying art?

    With only three spinners in the top 20 of the world Test bowling rankings, we'll discuss why slow bowlers are struggling to make an impact in the company of former India spinner Maninder Singh.

    Plus - a groundbreaking move from Cricket Brazil. Find out why the South American champions are investing heavily in the women's game but not the men's.

    Photo: Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan (Getty Images)

    39 min
  • Does Test cricket need to change to survive?

    Shane Warne auctions his Baggy Green cap and Tim Paine visits firefighters as Australian cricket comes together to support the bush fire rescue appeal.

    As he prepares to lead Nigeria in their first ever global tournament, the country's under-19 captain Sylvester Okpe tells us how he stumbled upon the sport in a country addicted to football.

    And a debate on ICC proposals for four-day Test cricket.

    Photo: Ben Stokes (Getty Images)

    44 min
  • How will the Bushfires in Australia Impact the Cricket?

    As the Bushfires continue to devastate lives and towns throughout South Australia, we look at the impact and health implications it has on cricketers during the third Test between Australia and New Zealand which is being played in Sydney.

    Plus, is technology benefiting or spoiling the game? We speak to the DRS founder Ian Taylor after the Aussie captain Tim Paine publically questioned the method.

    Join Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma.

    Picture - Liam Hatcher of the NSW Blues stands in the outfield amid the smoke haze from bushfires during a Sheffield Shield cricket match at the SCG. (Credit: Reuters)

    36 min
  • Stumped: A look back at 2019

    Join Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma as they look back on a rollercoaster of a year of cricket in 2019.

    They will be with Curtly Ambrose on the dancefloor, who can forget Ben Stokes lighting up the World Cup and we hear how Jemma Barsby copes with playing elite cricket whilst dealing with multiple sclerosis.

    Photo: Eoin Morgan of England with Trophy during ICC Cricket World Cup Final between England and New Zealand on July 14, 2019

    36 min
  • Can Smith solve South Africa's problems?

    We throw the spotlight on the crisis in South African cricket.

    With the governing body and players' union at loggerheads - and so much talent and money deserting the sport - can the country remain a cricketing force?

    The appointment of former captain Graeme Smith as acting director of cricket has brought some stability - but the state of the sport in one of its proudest playing nations remains very fragile indeed.

    Plus, the 12-ball trial to earn yourself a life-changing contract in the Indian Premier League.

    And a new award in Australia to honour the country's indigenous trailblazers from the 1800s.

    Photo: Graeme Smith (Getty Images)

    31 min
  • 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.

    Plus, the pink ball lands in Perth as Australia take on New Zealand.

    And, as the UK elects a new government, why do politicians turn to cricketing metaphors to get their message across?

    Photo: Mohammad Abbas celebrates taking the wicket of Dinesh Chandimal. (Getty images)

    42 min
  • 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 hundreds.

    Plus, why do so many right-handed cricketers choose to bat left-handed? We speak to an expert on human movement who says a reversed stance could mean higher scores for batsmen at every level.

    Photo: Marnus Labuschagne (Getty Images)

    45 min

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The weekly cricket show from BBC Sport in association with ABC and Akashvani.

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