Stumped

The incredible rebirth of Sri Lankan cricket.

Embarrassed by England and thrashed in Australia, how did Sri Lanka become the first Asian team to win a Test series in South Africa? Former all-rounder Russel Arnold has his say.

Plus what's happened to the England women's team? World champions in 2017 - and yet struggling to qualify automatically for the defence of their crown in 2021.

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With fewer than 100 days to go until the Cricket World Cup, we'll hear from the great West Indies captain Clive Lloyd, who lifted the inaugural trophy in 1975. He is unhappy that the tournament has not developed into a truly global event.

Plus, former England captain Nasser Hussain tells us why he thinks the hosts and favourites can finally win the World Cup at the 12th time of asking.

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This week, West Indies bowler Shannon Gabriel was banned for four ODIs after comments made to Joe Root. The panel discuss the incident which overshadowed England's victory in St Lucia.

From Aussie Rules football to international cricket - hear from Australian rising star Jhye Richardson.

And there are ten overseas star players that play in both the Women's Big Bash League and the Kia Super League. Even though Rachel Priest plays cricket all over the world, she doesn't represent her nation anymore. She joins us on the programme to explain why.

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West Indies are back - but for how long? Does the trouncing of England truly herald a second coming for the former giants of the game?

Plus former Australia opener Chris Rogers weighs up the strengths and weaknesses of England and Australia six months before the Ashes.

And the great Antarctic cricket bat mystery.

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As Australia host Sri Lanka in Canberra, we ask why it's taken so long for the capital city of a cricket-mad nation to stage a Test match.

Plus David Capel recalls England's landmark victory over the West Indies in Jamaica in 1990.

And the All Blacks take on the Black Caps in New Zealand.

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English cricketer Billy Cookson on the car crash in Australia that almost cost him his life and his long journey to recovery in a hospital thousands of miles from home.

Plus, news and views from the Gabba in Brisbane where a new-look Australia are taking on Sri Lanka.

And as Joe Root leads England in the West Indies, his predecessor Alastair Cook speaks about his development as a Test captain.

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South Africa's AB de Villiers explains why he thinks playing in Pakistan is worth the risk - and leaves the door slightly ajar for a World Cup return.

Plus, three former Pakistan captains give their views on the team's recent slump.

And has India's MS Dhoni saved his World Cup place?

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As India complete the first ever Test series victory in Australia, Alison Mitchell speaks to former India batsman Aakash Chopra and Jim Maxwell runs the rule over the new faces in Australia's squad to play Sri Lanka.

Plus West Indies interim coach Richard Pybus speaks to Stumped reporter Sam Sheringham about the size of his task as the Windies prepare to host England.

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Ailson Mitchell and Jim Maxwell are at the Sydney Cricket Ground as India take on Australia in the final Test.

We speak to a relieved Dale Steyn after the South Africa fast bowler ended his three-and-a-half year wait to become his country's record Test wicket-taker.

And we'll be joined by Smriti Mandhana, the Indian batting star and recently crowned women's cricketer of the year.

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Cricket's newest Test nations face an exciting 2019 after their historic debuts.

We'll tell the stories behind Ireland and Afghanistan's journeys to Test cricket.

Plus former Ireland international Niall O'Brien and Afghan journalist Emal Pasarly on the next steps in cricket for their respective countries.

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