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45 matches in: Reviewing the group stage of the 2023 men's ODI World Cup

November 13, 2023 15:33 - 53 minutes

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.

Virat Kohli's 49th hundred and eight consecutive wins: Can India finish the World Cup unbeaten?

November 06, 2023 05:30 - 18 minutes

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 - Sa...

Acting, skateboarding and taking wickets: Punk-rock cricket with Dale Steyn

October 18, 2023 10:37 - 43 minutes

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.

KL Rahul and Kohli take India home: Reviewing World Cup 2023 so far

October 08, 2023 18:13 - 16 minutes

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.

Will the World Cup save ODIs? Previewing Cricket World Cup 2023

October 04, 2023 13:06 - 44 minutes

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 p...

Sensational Siraj sets up India's triumph: Looking back at the Asia Cup final

September 17, 2023 14:54 - 25 minutes

Just how good was Mohammed Siraj? What positives can India take from the Asia Cup? Are there any lessons for the upcoming World Cup for Pakistan and Sri Lanka? India stamped their authority in Colombo against Sri Lanka, winning their eighth men's Asia Cup title. Kaustubh Kumar, Karthik Iyer and Yash Jha discuss the final, the tournament and everything in between. Show notes Red-hot Siraj scorches Sri Lanka in lopsided Asia Cup final Clinical meets chaos as India and Sri Lanka prepare to put o...

KL's comeback, Kuldeep's return and Dunith's day: India's road to the Asia Cup final

September 13, 2023 04:39 - 20 minutes

Have all boxes been ticked for India or are there still a few questions left ahead of the Asia Cup finale? With India qualifying for the tournament's final, Kaustubh Kumar, Vishal Dikshit and Karthik Iyer discuss the two ODIs over three days against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Is SKY lucky to get picked? A look at India's CWC23 squad

September 05, 2023 13:41 - 45 minutes

The end of the first-round matches in the Asia Cup overlapped with India's World Cup squad announcement. Kaustubh Kumar, Vishal Dikshit and Raunak Kapoor make sense of it all. Show notes KL Rahul, Shardul Thakur in India's World Cup squad Rahul vs Kishan: Who will be India's first-choice keeper? - Shashank Kishore Why the Asia Cup is better than the World Cup - Sidharth Monga Ravi Shastri: This Indian team the best one since 2011 World Cup

Shaheen vs India's top order, Kishan's mission: who's happier from the washout?

September 02, 2023 18:26 - 14 minutes

After three matches in the Asia Cup with Pakistan through to the next round and Bangladesh in a must-win, Kaustubh Kumar, Vishal Dikshit and Karthik Iyer try to make sense of the early signs of the tournament.

Asia Cup preview: Is there a clear favourite?

August 29, 2023 14:43 - 46 minutes

From Pakistan and Sri Lanka splitting hosting duties to breaking down the six teams featuring in the competition, Kaustubh Kumar and Vishal Dikshit are joined by Danyal Rasool to preview the Asia Cup. Show notes: Asia Cup 2023 - Where, when, who, what, and everything else Polo-shaped Pakistan look to shake off ODI rust against Afghanistan - Danyal Rasool Twelve games, 11 miracles: how Nepal battled their way to the World Cup Qualifier - Shashank Kishore An Asia Cup XI featuring the best from ...

Dissecting India's Asia Cup squad: Rahul, Iyer, Tilak in and Chahal out

August 22, 2023 08:17 - 34 minutes

India picked their much-anticipated squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in a candid, 30-minute press conference with Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma. Why was Tilak Varma picked and Yuzvendra Chahal dropped? What did Rohit mean by "flexibility"? Who is the next 3D player? Nagraj Gollapudi joins Kaustubh Kumar and Vishal Dikshit to discuss the 17-player squad that, in all likelihood, will be used to pick the World Cup squad of 15. Show notes: Rahul, Shreyas and Tilak make it to India's Asia Cup squad...

Adding all the pieces: Picking India's Asia Cup and World Cup squads

August 03, 2023 08:53 - 34 minutes

With just two months to go for the men's ODI World Cup, and an Asia Cup campaign to prepare for along the way, who makes the final cut for India? Will Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul get fit in time? Who can replace them if they miss the deadline? What has the SKY experiment at No. 4 taught the team management? And who are India's seam-bowling options going forward? Comparing notes from a similar episode back in December 2022, Kaustubh Kumar, Vishal Dikshit and George Binoy regroup to take stock of...

Tamim's U-turn, West Indies' WCQ shocker and India's Test transition

July 17, 2023 10:10 - 1 hour

In the latest episode, Kaustubh Kumar and Vishal Dikshit are joined by Mohammad Isam and Firdose Moonda to look back at Tamim Iqbal's retirement, his unretirement, West Indies hitting new lows in Zimbabwe, and what lies ahead for India. Further reading: Time to temper expectations as India enter Test transition - Sid Monga How Tamim Iqbal's un-retirement unfolded - Mohammad Isam A Caribbean calamity - how West Indies botched their ODI World Cup chances - Firdose Moonda

Another Australia win, what next for India: Dissecting the WTC final with Sid Monga

June 15, 2023 12:11 - 47 minutes

Is a one-off Test enough to decide the winner of a WTC cycle? Did India really falter too much at The Oval? What has happened to the India A programme and how should the BCCI look at structuring Indian cricket going forward? It's not all doom and gloom, as Sid Monga joins Kaustubh Kumar and Vishal Dikshit to discuss the match, the reactions and the way forward after the WTC final.

A wish list for stadiums and India's new T20I XI: Reviewing IPL 2023 with Sid Monga

June 02, 2023 12:31 - 41 minutes

How can fan experiences be improved in India's stadiums? What has changed in cricket with the addition of the Impact Player rule? Which players should India field in their T20I XI based on the tournament? Sid Monga joins Vishal Dikshit and Kaustubh Kumar to discuss the broader talking points that have emerged from IPL 2023.

Kohli vs Gill, RCB missing out, and India's T20I bowling attack: Another IPL roundup ft. Sanjay Manjrekar

May 24, 2023 07:23 - 32 minutes

Is there such a thing as 'passing the baton' in Indian cricket? Why do RCB fall short every year and how do they fix once and for all? Which bowlers will lead India into the next T20 WC? Sanjay Manjrekar joins Vishal Dikshit and Kaustubh Kumar once again to review the final week of the tournament's league stage. The former cricketer also reveals his favourite moments from the commentary box this season!

Royals' rumble, Jofra's injury and the MI method: Ian Bishop discusses another IPL week

May 16, 2023 07:02 - 27 minutes

Is there a way we can understand Rajasthan Royals' bitter-sweet campaign so far? What does Jofra Archer's injury mean for his red-ball career? Who will win the NBA playoffs? Bish (Ian Bishop) and Vish (Vishal Dikshit) join Kaustubh Kumar to discuss another week of the IPL, as we enter the business end of the league stage of the tournament. Further notes: Samson: 'We go really hard in the powerplay, but today it didn't work' Timeline - Jofra Archer's injury-hit stint with MI franchises MS Dh...

Kohli vs Gambhir, KL Rahul's injury, Ishant Sharma's knuckle-ball: Dissecting another IPL week with Tom Moody

May 08, 2023 11:33 - 29 minutes

Did the Virat Kohli - Gautam Gambhir face-off go too far? Who should replace KL Rahul in India's World Test Championship final squad? Did Tom Moody actually wear a kilt in Scotland? The 2016 IPL title-winning coach and ODI World Cup winner joins Vishal Dikshit and Kaustubh Kumar to discuss another incredible week of the IPL. Show notes: Shastri on Kohli vs Gambhir: BCCI should get involved and nip it in the bud Aman, Ishant and the story of a Capital jailbreak - Shashank Kishore

Rahane reloaded: From IPL to WTC final ft. Deep Dasgupta

April 30, 2023 12:33 - 27 minutes

Midway through the IPL, Deep Dasgupta and S Sudarshanan return to Stump Mic along with Kaustubh Kumar to discuss the resurgence of Ajinkya Rahane, who has been selected back into India's Test squad for the WTC final in June.

More close finishes: Reviewing IPL's Week 3 with Amol Muzumdar

April 21, 2023 15:58 - 23 minutes

How can RCB build a fortress at home this year? Are Delhi Capitals just one win away from turning it around this season? Amol Muzumdar joins the Stump Mic crew to discuss this past week of the IPL. Show notes: A deep dive into Delhi Capitals' woeful start ft. Tom Moody: https://es.pn/41KPikb

From Rinku's fireworks to Dhoni's magic: Looking at IPL's week 2 with Deep Dasgupta

April 14, 2023 10:46 - 28 minutes

What's up with all the close finishes! Deep Dasgupta, S Sudarshanan and Kaustubh Kumar look back at the many successive days of final ball thrillers in the IPL

Reviewing the first week of IPL with Sanjay Manjrekar

April 07, 2023 09:41 - 31 minutes

The IPL feels as loud as it's ever been! Sanjay Manjrekar, Matt Roller, Vishal Dikshit and Kaustubh Kumar look back at the first week of the 2023 season, with focus on the impact of the new rules, and the impact of the numerous injuries

No dull cricket until the very end

March 17, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes

Andrew McGlashan, Karthik Krishnaswamy and Karthik Iyer look back at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which was won by India by a now familiar scoreline 2-1. They pick out the best and worst performers and performances, and also look ahead to the World Test Championship final - to be contested by these two sides

2004 or 2017: Reviewing the Indore Test

March 05, 2023 10:22 - 39 minutes

Pune 2017 or Mumbai 2004? Or maybe a hint of Bengaluru 2017? Andrew McGlashan, Karthik Krishnaswamy and Kaustubh Kumar discover that the Indore match had many similarities to past Tests, as they dissect the match in which Australia strike back to bring the series to 2-1 against India, with one match to go. Further reading: 'Axar Patel and the chicken-and-egg problem of being India's third spinner' - Karthik Krishnaswamy 'Adaptable Australia get their act together despite things around them fa...

Getting swept under: Reviewing the Delhi Test

February 25, 2023 14:20 - 42 minutes

Did Australia try to sweep too soon? Why is KL Rahul under the scanner? How could the Indore pitch turn out? Karthik Krishnaswamy and Alex Malcolm return to discuss everything to do with the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Further reading: 'India's cheat code: lower-order muscle' - Karthik Krishnaswamy: https://es.pn/3xkdcps 'Death by a thousand sweeps a window into Australia's soul' - Alex Malcolm: https://es.pn/3Sy2ztc 'The ladders have gone, only snakes lurk in Rahul's Test pat...

India strike first: Reviewing the Nagpur Test

February 13, 2023 12:22 - 37 minutes

Alex Malcolm and Karthik Krishnaswamy join Kaustubh Kumar to discuss the first Test in Nagpur of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Show notes: 'Ashwin's ability to reinvent himself sets him apart from Lyon' - Karthik Krishnaswamy: https://es.pn/3HT1Lds 'Head-less Australia's horses-for-courses approach backfires' - Alex Malcolm: https://es.pn/3RSU2R4 'The underappreciated genius of Ravindra Jadeja' - Karthik Krishnaswamy: https://es.pn/40GDJLg 'Watson on Australia's spin challenge: How to tackle A...

Bigger than the Ashes? Previewing the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy

February 07, 2023 12:39 - 1 hour

Is the rivalry between India and Australia truly bigger than the Ashes? With both squads battling injury woes, who will take home the Border-Gavaskar Trophy? Ian Chappell and Sanjay Manjrekar join Yash Jha in this preview of the 2023 India - Australia Test series. Further reading: 'Battles to watch: Lyon vs Pujara and Kohli, and Ashwin vs Warner and Smith' - S Rajesh: https://es.pn/3HYMCs9 'Watson on Australia's spin challenge: How to tackle Ashwin, Jadeja and Axar?' - Alex Malcolm: https://e...

India winning World Cups changes things

February 01, 2023 06:02 - 37 minutes

The path ahead for the women's game certainly looks brighter. Raunak Kapoor is joined by Lydia Greenway, Marina Iqbal, Valkerie Baynes and Sambit Bal to look at the possible impact of India's U19 T20 World Cup win on the sport - the increased interest, attention, cash, coverage and acknowledgement

Much ado about a dead ball

January 12, 2023 11:37 - 47 minutes

Running the non-striker out while he or she is backing up - it's in the laws, but is it a cheap dismissal or a wicket of skill? Andrew Fidel Fernando and Sidharth Monga join Karthik Iyer to discuss Rohit's withdrawal of Shami's appeal to run out Shanaka on 98. The Stump Mic crew discussing the history of the 'mankad', its main proponents, the debate that it generates and the 'morals' that come into play

A look ahead to the IPL mini-auction

December 20, 2022 10:44 - 53 minutes

The road to IPL 2023 begins as Nagraj Gollapudi and Raunak Kapoor join Karthik Iyer to make their auction predictions. Who will be the most expensive - Sam Curran or Stokes? What do teams need? Who are the uncapped Indians they are eyeing? Also, allrounders ftw!

Going around again, with Steve O'Keefe

December 11, 2022 09:54 - 45 minutes

Sydney Sixers' Steve O'Keefe joins Andrew McGlashan to discuss his motivation to keep playing, reflect on his T20 journey and discuss where the BBL stands. Further reading: "Power surge, clash with rival leagues and Warner's return - everything you need to know about BBL 2022-23" - Andrew McGlashan: https://es.pn/3iVmbtv

Problem of plenty: Selecting India's ODI squad

December 09, 2022 14:08 - 39 minutes

Which players would you bench? Who deserves a longer run? With barely a year to go, can India afford to experiment ahead of a marquee event at home? Kaustubh Kumar speaks with ESPNcricinfo's Vishal Dikshit and George Binoy, as the panel tries to narrow down a possible squad for India, with an eye on the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup. Further reading: "Is it time to start talking about Shikhar Dhawan's strike rate?" - Vishal Dikshit: https://es.pn/3XJo4JC "India's contenders for the 2023 ODI Worl...

From upsets to classics: Looking back at the T20 World Cup

November 17, 2022 04:56 - 1 hour

Associate upsets. Weather drama. Classics at the MCG. Parallels to 1992. This men's T20 World Cup had it all. Sidharth Monga, Andrew McGlashan, Alex Malcolm and Danyal Rasool look back at the tournament's highs and lows after England beat Pakistan at the MCG to win their second title.

'Can't get away from the 1992 parallels'

November 11, 2022 15:36 - 36 minutes

Do Pakistan trust the process or is it now Qudrat ka Nizam (Whatever will be, will be as nature wills it to be). Danyal Rasool and Matt Roller join Karthik to look ahead to a blockbuster - and hopefully rain-free - T20 World Cup final between Pakistan and England. Will be it Babar or Buttler lifting the trophy?

Meet 'Sultan' Wasim Akram

November 05, 2022 12:55 - 37 minutes

Wasim Akram sits down with Osman Samiuddin as the anxiety builds towards the release of his new book, and opens up about a post-career cocaine addiction, the challenges he faced personally and professionally, and the writing process which will help detail it all together in print

Does India have a death bowling crisis?

October 21, 2022 11:22 - 44 minutes

The numbers don't lie - Jasprit Bumrah is the best death bowler right now and sits in the 'all-time' conversation as well. Karthik Krishnaswamy, Osman Samiuddin and Karthik Iyer debate whether India can cope without Bumrah at the T20 World Cup, and dive in to the art of bowling at the death

Of slower balls, injuries and Pink Floyd: A talk with Harshal Patel

October 11, 2022 18:30 - 23 minutes

Harshal Patel has been through a rollercoaster of an international career after bagging the Purple Cap in the last IPL. Taken from the archives, Shashank Kishore catches up with the India allrounder as the cricketer aims to leave a mark on the biggest stage: The men's T20 World Cup

From London to Lahore: A look at England's first Pakistan tour since 2005

September 30, 2022 13:55 - 48 minutes

How historic is England's visit to Pakistan? Or is it just another series? Do Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan need to worry about their strike rates? Is pace really all that matters? All this and more on the latest ESPNcricinfo Stump Mic as Kaustubh Kumar gets down to discuss it all with Osman Samiuddin, Danyal Rasool and Matt Roller. Show notes: 'Fast, just fast: Rauf stirs Karachi's primal instincts' - Danyal Rasool: https://es.pn/3BIh45z Matt Roller on Mark Wood: https://es.pn/3UUImyy 'In ...

"I Am": Robin Uthappa on finding himself, and cricket's mental-health crisis

September 14, 2022 12:56 - 1 hour

He's won a World Cup, he's won multiple IPLs, but perhaps more importantly he has hit rock bottom and found a way back. And he is courageous enough to speak about it, which should be an inspiration for those suffering in silence. Sidharth Monga speaks to Robin Uthappa as he opens up on his struggles with mental health and what cricket can do better to look after the mental well-being of its practitioners Trigger warning: Suicide and suicide ideation is discussed on the podcast If you or so...

Asia Cup: where the mid card trumps the main event

September 10, 2022 06:54 - 49 minutes

Sidharth Monga, Andrew Fidel Fernando, Osman Samiuddin and Kaustubh Kumar celebrate an Asia Cup that has got its zing back!

Hit or miss? Breaking down the BBL draft

August 31, 2022 11:59 - 37 minutes

Andrew McGlashan is joined by Gaurav Sundararaman to assess how each team did in the overseas draft as the tournament prepares for a vital season

What's eating Virat Kohli?

August 27, 2022 13:36 - 33 minutes

Is Virat Kohli a certainty in India's squad at the T20 World Cup? Gaurav Sundararaman and Karthik Krishnaswamy debate the pros and cons of including one of India's greatest-ever batters in their current T20 line-up

ILT20: Do I (really) love Twenty20s?

August 20, 2022 08:38 - 42 minutes

Sambit Bal and Osman Samiuddin join Karthik to take stock of the burgeoning T20 Leagues - particularly UAE's International League T20 - and discuss its potential impact on cricket as we know it. Show notes: Our episode on whether India players should be allowed in foreign leagues: https://dcs.megaphone.fm/ESP9376971424.mp3?key=a57918123199639900711d8fb1e8689a

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