Best Cameron Archer Podcasts (2025)

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Ashes fever builds as Asia Cup tensions bubble over 41:21

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There are tales of two rivalries on this week's Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Charu Sharma: As England coach Brendon McCullum names his 16-man squad for the Ashes in Australia, the Stumped team discuss white ball captain Harry Brook's promotion to vice-captain, replacing Ollie Pope. There's a surprise in the bowling department, as …

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How New Gene-Editing Breakthroughs Could Reshape Medicine in the Next Decade 3:00

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Chapters (00:00:00) - Salmon Return to Klamath River for First Time in 112By Cameron Archer

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India v Pakistan: The row rumbles on 35:09

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Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma react to the fallout following India's seven wicket over Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Our build-up to the ODI Women’s World Cup continues and we hear from former Pakistan captain turned commentator Urooj Mumtaz. She tells us how she thinks Pakistan will fare in the tournament, her thoughts on captain Fatim…

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Volcanoes and Ash Clouds: The Fiery Breath of Earth Beneath Our Feet 3:40

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Chapters (00:00:00) - The Goiania Disaster: The Most Radiation In HistoryBy Cameron Archer

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The Rain Cycle Unveiled: From Evaporation to Storms in the Planet’s Endless Exhale 2:43

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Chapters (00:00:00) - The Oldest Earthquake Proof Tomb in the WorldBy Cameron Archer

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Deserts in Motion: The Shifting Sands and Winds that Carry Earth’s Silent Whispers 3:33

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Chapters (00:00:00) - China's Chang' e5 Finds Volcanic Activity onBy Cameron Archer

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Ice Sheets and Melting Glaciers: How the Frozen Breath of the Poles Shapes Sea and Sky 3:53

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Chapters (00:00:00) - The Gadget BombBy Cameron Archer

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When Earth’s Breath Falters: What Climate Change Tells Us About Our Planet’s Future 3:35

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Chapters (00:00:00) - New Habitat to Help Humans Live Long Term UnderwaterBy Cameron Archer

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The Atmosphere in Motion: Winds, Clouds, and the Global Dance of Air 2:51

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Chapters (00:00:00) - New study reveals how giant pterosaur Dracula could flyBy Cameron Archer

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From Soil Microbes to Giant Sequoias: The Invisible Web That Keeps Earth Breathing 2:09

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Chapters (00:00:00) - Six Planets Align in the SkyBy Cameron Archer

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Ocean Currents and Hidden Rhythms: The Silent Forces Balancing Heat Across the Globe 2:44

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Chapters (00:00:00) - What Happens If You Fall Into a Whirlpool?By Cameron Archer

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Forests as the Lungs of Our Planet: How Trees Quietly Shape the Climate We Depend On 2:10

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Chapters (00:00:00) - Lake That Drains Into Both the Atlantic and Pacific OceansBy Cameron Archer

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India and Pakistan prepare for Asia Cup clash 31:21

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After months of uncertainty, the Asia Cup got under way this week in the United Arab Emirates, having been in doubt following cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan in May, which disrupted the IPL and the Pakistan Super League. That led to speculation whether India would play matches against Pakistan. The Stumped team look ahead to the cl…

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From farm to fours: Meet South Africa's rising star Annerie Dercksen 29:25

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Our Women’s World Cup countdown continues, and this week we focus on South Africa. Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma are joined by all-rounder Annerie Dercksen who tells us about how she went from growing up on a farm and learning about cricket in the newspapers to being voted the ICC women’s emerging cricketer of the year 2024. She als…

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'Watch us Smile' Can New Zealand women win another World Cup? 32:16

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Our Women’s ODI World Cup countdown continues and this week we are hearing from New Zealand Head Coach Ben Sawyer who tells us how their latest T20 World Cup win inspired a generation. He also shares the impact that captain Sophie Devine has had on the team. Plus, we head to Guernsey whose men’s team are hosting a tri-series this weekend against Fi…

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The T20 franchise race behind the IPL 36:49

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Nikesh Rughani, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta discuss the race to be the second biggest franchise tournament behind the Indian Premier League. SA20 commissioner and former South Africa captain Graeme Smith says they 'want to be the biggest league outside the IPL'. Yet with Australia's Big Bash looking for private investment and Indian owners taking m…

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Charlotte Edwards: England head coach on World Cup hopes 32:41

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Our build-up to the Women’s World Cup in India continues and this week we are focusing on England. We hear from Head Coach Charlotte Edwards who tells us if she thinks they can realistically win the tournament, whether their captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will bowl and the significance of spin bowler Sophie Ecclestone. Plus, Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell …

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Alana King: The queen of spin on the Hundred and World Cup 38:38

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Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma reflect on the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and debate their standout moments. They discuss how Shubman Gill has elevated himself in the eyes of the Indian public and celebrate the heroics of Chris Woakes. Plus with eight weeks to go until the Women's World Cup in India, we will be hearing from a represent…

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Is India's head coach Gautam Gambhir feeling the pressure? 36:53

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Alison Mitchell, Sunil Gupta and Jim Maxwell discuss whether India head coach Gautam Gambhir is feeling the pressure. It's after he was seen arguing with the Oval's head groundsman, Lee Fortis, ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Out of their last 10 matches ahead of the Oval test, India have lost six and won two. We…

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Should the World Test Championship finals always be held in England? 44:32

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***This episode contains references to suicide and depression. If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, you could speak to a health professional, or an organisation that offers support. Details of help available in many countries can be found at Befrienders Worldwide: befrienders.org*** On this week's Stumped, Nikesh Rughani, Jim …

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How does West Indies cricket recover from Test humiliation? 37:11

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On this week's Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma, West Indies slumped to an historic 27-all out against Australia - the lowest score recorded in Test cricket since 1955. Following their humiliation, the WIndies cricket board called an emergency meeting but what will that do to help turn around their fortunes? The team discu…

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India's women make T20 history in England 47:41

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Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss whether India's women are now the side to beat after they win a T20 series on English soil for the first time. We hear from India's winning run scorer, Jemimah Rodrigues and England women's Head Coach, Charlotte Edwards. Former England men’s spinner and current England men’s U19s Head Coach, Mic…

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Vernon Philander on Bumrah, Archer and the life of a fast bowler 37:55

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This week Henry Moeran, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss the toll being a fast bowler takes on the body. We hear from former South Africa quick, Vernon Philander. He fears Jofra Archer doesn’t have enough overs in his legs to play international test cricket yet. He also shares his thoughts on how India are managing Jasprit Bumrah's fitness afte…

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England vs India: Where does the India Test team go from here? 31:06

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On this week’s Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell & Charu Sharma, we hear from Indian Test Cricketer K S Bharat after India lose the opening Test of their five match series away in England. Bharat talks about what Shubman Gill is like as a captain, what it is like to keep wicket to Jasprit Bumrah and what changes India could make to their si…

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De Villiers: South Africa's WTC victory 'stirred the emotions' 45:58

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On this week’s Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell & Charu Sharma, we hear from South Africa great AB de Villiers about their World Test Championship triumph, what this means for Test cricket and India’s Virat Kohli retiring from the longest form of the game. Former England fast bowler Liam Plunkett chats about India's Test series in England,…

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Test cricket: Past, present and future 38:07

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Alison Mitchell and Jim Maxwell are at Lord's for the World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa. They are joined by Charu Sharma in India to delve into Test cricket's past, present and future. We hear about the history of the format, the challenges faced and what we can learn from its past with cricket journalist Tim Wigmore …

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IPL 2025: Has Virat Kohli completed cricket? 35:49

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On this week’s Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell & Charu Sharma, the team ask whether Virat Kohli has finally completed cricket after getting his hands on the trophy that has eluded him throughout his stellar white ball career. He won the Indian Premier League with Royal Challengers Bengaluru after 18 years and over 260 matches, having firs…

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Shubman Gill's India 32:55

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This week we discuss how new India captain Shubman Gill may lead the side. A former member of India’s coaching set up, R Sridhar, is our guest. He explains how Gill is a mix of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. It’s not just a new era for India, but also for England. Harry Brook is the new men’s white ball captain for a series of three ODIs and three T…

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England's 2025: A defining year for Bazball? 39:25

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Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma look ahead to a defining year for England's men's Test team with a home series against India and an away Ashes to come. We hear from Zimbabwe's Managing Director, Givemore Makoni, on the team playing a remarkable 11 Tests this year and what that means financially. He also tells Stumped why cricket at th…

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What is Virat Kohli’s legacy in Test cricket? 34:21

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Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharmu speak to former India Test opener, Abhinav Mukund, about Virat Kohli's impact on Test cricket following his shock retirement. Abhinav and Kohli made their Test debuts together in 2011. We look at Kohli’s legacy on the longer form of the game and ask what his stepping down means for India and Test cricke…

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Who should replace Rohit Sharma as India Men's Test Captain? 35:43

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Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Charu Sharma debate who should replace Rohit Sharma as India Test captain? Sharma has announced his retirement from the longest form of the game, so we discuss his impact and legacy. Durham head coach Ryan Campbell joins us to share his thoughts on overseas player Brendan Doggett, who is tipped to be named in the A…

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Cameron Bancroft open to Australia return 35:43

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Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Charu Sharma hear from Australian international and Gloucestershire captain Cameron Bancroft who tells us he is still hoping to play for Australia again, six years on from his last appearance. Bancroft also shares that he has never spoken to current Australia head coach Andrew McDonald and shares why he loves red b…

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Wisden's top five and what next for West Indies women? 35:42

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This episode contains references to suicide. If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, you could speak to a health professional, or an organisation that offers support. Details of help available in many countries can be found at Befrienders Worldwide: befrienders.org The Women’s World Cup qualifiers have reached their conclusion wi…

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'Best possible news' for Afghanistan women and Tanzania make history 33:14

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Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma are joined by former Australia player turned commentator Mel Jones who has been integral in helping Afghanistan women’s cricketers. She gives us her reaction after the ICC have announced they are setting up a dedicated taskforce to help the Afghanistan women. Plus, Tanzania have made history after their…

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Should MS Dhoni retire from the IPL? 34:30

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Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Sunil Gupta take stock of the Indian Premier League and discuss whether MS Dhoni should retire at the end of this season. Dhoni had to deny that he was retiring midway through the season after his parents were pictured at his match for Chennai Super Kings against Delhi Capitals. Plus we analyse the return of Jasp…

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Jake Lehmann: Following in his father's footsteps with South Australia 37:34

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Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Sunil Gupta are joined on the show by Jake Lehmann who helped South Australia win their first Sheffield Shield title in 29 years. He scored a century in the final to follow in his father’s footsteps, Australia legend Darren Lehmann, who was part of the South Australia team when they last won it in 1996. The World…

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Peter Siddle on his first-class career and the news that the Gabba is going 37:32

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***This episode contains references to Postnatal depression. If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, you could speak to a health professional, or an organisation that offers support. Details of help available in many countries can be found at Befrienders Worldwide: befrienders.org*** This weeks Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim M…

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IPL preview, WPL review and how to fix your cricket bat 37:02

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This week’s Stumped with Nikesh Rughani, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta is an Indian T20 franchise special. The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League starts on 22 March, and the team discuss the major talking points heading into the tournament, including Kolkata Knight Riders selecting Ajinkya Rahane as captain and if this could be the year for Vi…

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Can India's men dominate white ball cricket for a decade? 44:22

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On this week's Stumped, Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Charu Sharmu discuss India’s dominance of the men’s white ball game - will it continue all the way through to next year’s T20 World Cup and beyond? It’s after India added the Champions Trophy to the T20 World Cup they won in Barbados last year. Virat Kohli reckons this current squad has enou…

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Andy Flower on the key to coaching Kohli 40:04

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Alison Mitchell, Charu Sharma and Brett Sprigg are joined by former Ashes winning head coach Andy Flower, who shares his thoughts on England’s Champions Trophy exit and who should be the next white ball captain? Flower is the head coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore, who are preparing for their 18th season in the Indian Premier League and hoping f…

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Stumped: 500 not out! 32:27

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This week is our 500th episode of Stumped. The show has been going for ten years, so Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma reflect on how the game has changed and developed over the last decade. India and New Zealand are through to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy at the expense of Bangladesh and Pakistan. We look at where it went wr…

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The secret to Alana King's success 32:13

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Eleanor Oldroyd, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss Pakistan's disappointing opening performance in the Champions Trophy and how that could impact their match on Sunday against India. Australia’s Alana King is often hailed for her spin bowling, but what about her exploits with the bat? We are joined by one of her club coaches Carl Sandri. Like Ki…

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Mumbai Indians: Jhulan Goswami and Charlotte Edwards on return of the WPL 44:40

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Ahead of the third season of the Women's Premier League, Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell, and Charu Sharma hear from former England captain Charlotte Edwards and former India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami on what it’s like working together as coaches at Mumbai Indians after being great rivals in their playing days. Edwards, currently head coach at MI, al…

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'How long will you ignore Afghanistan girls?' 37:32

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Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Charu Sharma are joined by the captain of the Afghanistan women’s XI who played an exhibition match last week in Melbourne. Nahida Sapan tells us about the day itself, whether the team have felt supported and tells us her thoughts on whether she would support a boycott of Afghanistan men's matches. In a recent st…

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Geoff Allardice resigns: What next for the ICC? 38:23

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Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Charu Sharma discuss what is next for the International Cricket Council after Geoff Allardice resigned as Chief Executive. He leaves after four years in the role in order to 'pursue other challenges'. Allardice was appointed as Chief Executive in 2021 of the ICC and during his tenure has been involved in major de…

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Conrad: 'Australia will be foolhardy not to respect South Africa' 35:48

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Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma ask where it all went wrong for England after they lost the Women's Ashes. We ask if changes need to be made after England lost the Ashes at the earliest possible opportunity and have now lost all five matches they have played in the series. Plus we are joined by South Africa Men’s Head Coach Shukri Con…

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Should teams boycott Afghanistan at the ICC Champions Trophy? 38:20

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Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma are joined by Zimbabwe’s first black cricketer, Henry Olonga, as we ask whether boycotts work in cricket? It’s in light of political pressure on England and South Africa to pull out of their matches against Afghanistan’s men at next month's ICC Champions Trophy. It's due to the Taliban regime's oppressi…

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The Women's Ashes: Do Australia and England have a point to prove? 35:17

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Two-time Ashes winner Anya Shrubsole joins us to preview the Women’s Ashes. England will be looking to win the trophy for the first time in a decade on Australian soil. Anya tells us both teams will have a point to prove after their World Cup disappointments and she highlights the key players to look out for. The Stumped team debate whether there s…

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India under pressure heading into Border-Gavaskar trophy decider 36:10

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Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss the record breaking Test Match between Australia and India in Melbourne. The teams now play each other in Sydney with the series 2-1 in favour of the Australian side who will win the trophy for the first since 2015 if they avoid defeat. We debate the apparent unrest in the India dressing room an…

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The best of Stumped in 2024 33:12

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We look back at the best of Stumped in 2024, which gives you a chance to listen to some of the standout moments from the last twelve months including our trip to New York. The USA co-hosted the Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time and we spoke to fans from around the world about how cricket can grow in America. Plus, we spoke to Bryan R Caine who…