ESPNcricinfo Stump Mic Podcast

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Consistency and class: Tim Southee on the cultu...
Another ICC tournament, and it's another deep run for New Zealand. What is it about the team and the culture around it that allows them to consistently compete at the highest level? With the Champions Trophy final coming up, Tim Southee joins Yash Jha on the Stump Mic podcast to share his thoughts on the New Zealand way, which makes them ever-present contenders on the biggest cricketing stage.
22 min
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The good, the bad and the PCB: Dissecting Bangl...
58 min
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Back to the 90s: Revisiting Sri Lanka vs India ...
46 min
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Cricket and America: Unpacking the first leg of...
Between Texas, Florida and New York, how did USA react to the T20 World Cup? What was the vibe like for India vs Pakistan in Nassau County (compared to the MCG)? Who is really the audience for cricket in America? And will the ICC be happy with the tournament so far? Sid Monga, who is currently covering the competition in the US and in West Indies, joins Kaustubh Kumar to answer these questions and more
38 min
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45 matches in: Reviewing the group stage of the...
Kaustubh Kumar is joined by Andrew Fidel Fernando and Andrew Miller, as they review the group stage of the 2023 men's ODI World Cup.
53 min
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Virat Kohli's 49th hundred and eight consecutiv...
Kaustubh Kumar is joined by Karthik Iyer and S Sudarshanan to discuss India's campaign so far, after they beat South Africa emphatically at Eden Gardens.
18 min
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Acting, skateboarding and taking wickets: Punk-...
Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn joins Kaustubh Kumar and Karthik Iyer to discuss everything from his acting with Adam Sandler in Hollywood, going around the world to fish and that famous Grant Elliott photo from the 2015 World Cup semi-final.
43 min
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KL Rahul and Kohli take India home: Reviewing W...
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.
16 min
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Will the World Cup save ODIs? Previewing Cricke...
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 the biggest calendar event of the year: the men's ODI World Cup.
44 min
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Sensational Siraj sets up India's triumph: Look...
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.
25 min
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KL's comeback, Kuldeep's return and Dunith's da...
Have all boxes been ticked for India or are there still a few questions left ahead of the Asia Cup finale? After qualifying for the tournament's final, Kaustubh Kumar, Vishal Dikshit and Karthik Iyer discuss India's two ODIs over three days against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
20 min
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Is SKY lucky to get picked? A look at India's C...
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.
45 min
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Shaheen vs India's top order, Kishan's mission:...
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
14 min
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Asia Cup preview: Is there a clear favourite?
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
46 min
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Dissecting India's Asia Cup squad: Rahul, Iyer,...
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 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.
34 min
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Adding all the pieces: Picking India's Asia Cup...
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 India's squad with an eye on the biggest tournament right around the corner.
34 min
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Tamim's U-turn, West Indies' WCQ shocker and In...
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
66 min
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Another Australia win, what next for India: Dis...
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?
47 min
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A wish list for stadiums and India's new T20I X...
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 Dixit and Kaustubh Kumar to discuss the broader talking points that have emerged from IPL 2023
41 min
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Kohli vs Gill, RCB missing out, and India's T20...
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!
32 min
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Royals' rumble, Jofra's injury and the MI metho...
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.
27 min
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Kohli vs Gambhir, KL Rahul's injury, Ishant Sha...
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.
29 min
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Rahane reloaded: From IPL to WTC final ft. Deep...
27 min
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More close finishes: Reviewing IPL's Week 3 wit...
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.
23 min
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From Rinku's fireworks to Dhoni's magic: Lookin...
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
28 min