Uprooted Stumps Cricket Podcast
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Listen to cricket-enthusiasts Arjun & Gopal discuss the ongoings of world cricket with their various friends from all over the world. This is a cricket podcast for all your diehards, as you’re going to hear some cool trivia and analysis that Guru Gopal brings to each episode.
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Episodes
Ep 26 - IPL 2024 Preview
March 21, 2024 10:56 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBStrengths and Weakness of 10 IPL 2024 teams with potential starting XII. Forecast on which teams will make playoffs and who can win orange/purple cap ?
Ep 25 - India v England series review
March 12, 2024 19:38 - 43 minutes - 30.4 MBBazball hitting a roadblock in India and everyone’s pre series predictions goes for a toss, besides Stokes's (predictable) performance.
Ep 23 - India v England 2nd test preview (ft Jack)
January 31, 2024 22:14 - 47 minutes - 33.6 MBHow did England manage to upset India after conceding such a big first innings lead? Who will replace Jadeja and KL Rahul in the next test? Will India bounce back? Jack, Sumit, and Arjun review the first India-England test and talk about what each team should do differently in the second.
Ep 22: England tours India for 5 tests (ft. Jack and Tom)
January 21, 2024 15:17 - 58 minutes - 44.8 MBEngland fans Jack and Tom reunite with Arjun and Sumit to preview England's tour of India starting 25 Jan 2024. Hear their predictions and thoughts on Bazball, pitches, English spinners, India's wicketkeeper position, and more!
Ep 22: SA v India tests, Afg T20s
January 11, 2024 20:38 - 42 minutes - 25.4 MBArjun and Sumit discuss the short Ind SA Test series becoming even shorter due to the pitches. A discussion on the Indian pace bowling bench strength is followed by WTC25 potential finalists, before naming whom they'd most like to see perform well in the Ind-Afg series.
Ep 21: IPL 2024 auction
December 20, 2023 19:31 - 46 minutes - 30.6 MBSumit and Arjun review the IPL mini auction (Dec 23). Who do they think has the best squad, and who were the surprise picks?
Ep 20: World Cup 2023 Review
November 20, 2023 16:37 - 1 hour - 83 MBReturning after a break of 21 months, the Uprooted Stumps Podcast is back with Arjun and new host Sumit, looking back at the incredible World Cup 2023. We are joined by guests Jack (England) and Umer (Pakistan).
EP 19: IPL 2022 Auction Magic
February 18, 2022 00:28 - 53 minutes - 40.7 MBGopal and Arjun get back in the groove discussing the IPL mega auction. We discuss who the biggest or most surprising losers were, which team won the auction? Which player was most lucky? We delve a bit deeper into Arjun's favourite team the Mumbai Indians, and then run thru who is captaincy material for each of the 10 teams. At the end we also manage to squeeze in a few thoughts about the Ranji Trophy
Ep 18: Kohli has had enough
January 22, 2022 21:40 - 41 minutes - 34.4 MBWe are joined by South Africa fan Rob Jordan as we discuss the aftermath of India's test series loss in South Africa, and discuss where the Indian test team goes from here.
EP 17: Where did we go wrong? Ft. Sharat
November 13, 2021 20:18 - 49 minutes - 37.3 MBFrom India in the Worldcup to Yorkshire Cricket Club and a few other things in between. A free wheeling conversation and we are joined by Sharat with a reserved but strong opinion on who is to blame.
Ep 16 - The four sides of the World Cup ft Jack, Rob, Ankit, Umer
October 22, 2021 00:38 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBWith the cricket world cup starting this weekend, the hosts are joined by four special guests representing their nations of South Africa, England, India, and Pakistan. Hear their unique perspectives in this special episode!
Ep 15: Did NZ just save Pakistan cricket?
September 20, 2021 18:30 - 16 minutes - 13.3 MBNew Zealand pull out of the Pakistan tour minutes before the scheduled game, without warning or later explanation of the cited security threat. Although this spelled disaster for Pakistani fans, players, organisers, sponsors....if there really was a credible threat then did New Zealand just save Pakistan cricket? Listen to the thoughts of Umer Ali, Pakistan fan.
Ep 14: The test that never was
September 14, 2021 23:00 - 23 minutes - 19 MBCould anything have been done to have allowed the fifth test between England and India at Manchester to go ahead, or is the IPL to blame as usual? Speaking of which, what players and teams are ones to watch in the second part of IPL 2021? Hear Gopal and Arjun try and find the answers.
Ep13: India lead, isn't Kohli the best?
September 09, 2021 23:02 - 39 minutes - 33.1 MBArjun and Gopal review the fourth Eng-Ind test that they watched at The Oval, and preview the fifth test.00:50 Master stroke day 5 tickets 03:35 the Lord Thakur, Baffled much? Who in the england squad does the Lord remind you of? 07:50 Boom Boom and the bharat army, and arjun explains why he deserves credit for the Yorker that got bairstow.. But not the Siraj drop, the guy with the pink wig? The end of the rahane chapter 18:20 India team?, a vote of confidence to Ishant and A vote of No...
Ep 12: The Baby, The 100, The Test
August 10, 2021 22:25 - 55 minutes - 47 MBShow Notes 3:15:00 village cricket india vs srilanka? 5:00:00 Australia Bangladesh - Historic? 6:45:00 Olympics? 8:08:00 the hundred the only take you need on the hundred - chris explains 14:15:00 India vs England - the build up? 18:15:00 Selections? 19:10:00 what annoys Chris? 20:45:00 the foolproof way to get selected 22:45:00 Whom does arjun think might make a come back into England? 28:30:00 India selections? Ashwin vs Jadeja a false flag? 33:45:0...
Ep 11: We're back to see World Test Championship
June 16, 2021 23:07 - 48 minutes - 38.5 MBGuru Gopal is back in action, explaining his recent absence. We're looking forward to the WTC, and share our thoughts on another two Indian cricket teams playing soon. SHOWNOTES 1:00 - Where have we been? 2:00 - Arjun talks about why the “second string” Indian side playing Sri Lanka is a taste of great things to come 14:15 - Ind vs England women’s test and the potential rise of women’s cricket 21:45 - World Test Championship Final and how each team can win it!
Ep10: English club cliches (ft James and Chris)
April 23, 2021 08:12 - 46 minutes - 34.3 MBAs we await the return of Guru Gopal, listen to Arjun chat with two English amateur club cricketers James and Chris, about some club cricket clichés and their English take on the Indian Premier League. P.S - This episode was recorded just before IPL 2021 had started. Also, sorry for the slightly dodgy sound on Arjun's side! *SHOWNOTES* 2:00 - Our guests James & Chris on early cricket years in UK 11:30 - Club cricket cliches 29:30 - IPL 37:00 - Hundred 42:00 - IPL ones to watch out for...
Ep 9 - Amateur cricket systems in UK and India (ft Jack)
March 28, 2021 23:16 - 54 minutes - 47.9 MBIn a bumper episode, the hosts are joined by Jack, captain of the first team at Merton CC in London. They discuss the amateur cricket scene in UK and India, focusing on the how one really gets into cricket. They touch upon some enlightening topics such as the UK club cricket structure and its difference from Indian coaching academies, their own journeys into cricket, as well as their views on controversial artefacts such as selection, player management, and cricket teas! This is a must-lis...
Ep 8 - Anthony D'Mello stays in India but where do England go from here? (ft. Tom)
March 08, 2021 22:03 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBWe bring back Tom to discuss the India vs England test series and look forward to the T20s. Show Notes: 00:45 - Top 3 standout players in the Ind-Eng series 07:00 - Tom talks about the positives for England 9:50 - Gopal talks about the positives for India 13:45 - Did Tom’s pre-series wishes on the pitches come true? 15:15 - English fan question: How are England so bad? Who are the next young stars? 30:30 - English fan question: Is Joe Root England’s 2nd best spinner? 34:50 - Social M...
Ep 7: A bowler's game (ft Ben & Sameer)
February 28, 2021 14:08 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBWe discuss the third India-England test, and have to include the dreaded discussion on the pitch. There's lots more, from fans of both England and India, all on this episode. Can England bounce back? Plus, a quick look at the latest performances at the Vijay Hazare trophy. Show notes 00:01:22 Selections from India, select another batsman? 00:03:52 England's selection 00:04:37 England's batting collapses, a recurring theme? 00:07:37 Did England miss a trick in the 2nd inni...
Ep 6: IPL 2021 auction - Whom to support now?
February 24, 2021 19:40 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBShow notes 0:00:01 Beginning: there's something about Aussie 7:00 the wicket and types of players picked? Individual picks and how they look, hales, pujara, jamieson, 17:35 the ipl support conundrum, why cant Gopal support a particular team? and Baba Arjun's diagnosis 20:15 how to pick an ipl team if you are just not that into it...yet? 25:20 What is the man vs machine match up of the IPL Teams? 68:00 who is going to win the ipl? 80:00 The best IPL test team? very obvious answer
Ep 5: Ind-Eng 2nd test - the pitch has turned!
February 22, 2021 00:14 - 55 minutes - 41.7 MBArjun and Gopal discuss the just concluded 2nd test between India and England, including the pitch, the selections, the umpiring, and of course the players. Predictions for the Ahmedabad test, folks? SHOWNOTES 1:00 Indian selections 3:00 England rotation policy 7:00 Impact of Chennai’s crowd 8:32 Was it a bad pitch? 13:05 Player Performances - Foakes ‘keeping’ Buttler out, Moeen Ali increasing his IPL stock, Axar outdoing Kuldeep Yadav, Ashwin the all-rounder, Arjun’s love-hate relatio...
Ep 4: Ind-Eng 1st test - Deep Dive into the Chennai pitch, SG ball, India's batting (ft. Sri)
February 12, 2021 12:36 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBWe had a fun and enlightening discussion with our special guest Sri on the podcast to discuss the first test match. Why does it swing more for England? Was this a bad pitch? Who is the real Rohit Sharma? ...all this and more Show notes 02:20 Pakistan v South Africa 2nd test and what it means for both teams 04:05 Windies part one off, part resurgence? But fully brilliant 09:37 Ind vs England review begins 10:50 We discuss Sundar and what ifs with allrounders galore, pandya sundar, jadej...
Ep3: Ind-Eng 1st Test mid-match musings - players, pitch, performances, predictions...and Pant!
February 06, 2021 16:52 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBGopal and Arjun take a technical look at the ongoing first test match between India and England in Chennai. They dissect the selections, the pitch, the performances of specific players, and where both teams can go from here. Is it really a stalemate or can someone eke out a win? Did their pre-series predictions come true? Also, Rishabh Pant is at it again! Shownotes 01:15 - State of play across three ongoing test matches (Ind-Eng, Pak-SA, Ban-WI) 02:30 - Cricket’s return to free-to-air i...
Ep 2: Pakistan & South Africa - Unpredictable, unstable or unbelievably good? (ft. Rob & Umer)
February 02, 2021 22:46 - 49 minutes - 46 MBTo discuss the ongoing Pakistan v. South Africa test series, we invite our friends Umer (from Pakistan) and Rob (from South Africa). They take a serious look into what's plaguing both cricket teams and how they can bounce back. Rob shares his love for Temba Bavuma, while the group shares their views on "test match specialists".
Ep1: Anthony D'Mello Trophy (ft. Tom)
January 28, 2021 20:51 - 30 minutes - 19.9 MBIn our first ever episode (after the Rishabh Pant pilot), Gopal and I invite special guest Tom to discuss the upcoming India-England 2021 test series. Who should and shouldn't play? Who will win? And...who's Anthony D'Mello?
Pilot: Rishabh Pant
January 26, 2021 00:01 - 37 minutes - 30.7 MBThe pre-pilot that started it all! Arjun and Gopal talk about Rishabh Pant.