ESPNcricinfo Stump Mic Podcast

Zesty, peppy, clued-in, and with a distinctly subcontinental flavour, Stump Mic is your regular fix of cricket talk on things that matter to you, and things that you didn't know should matter to you. Featuring ESPNcricinfo's top writers and insiders.

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Jimmy is Jimmy yaar
Matt, Gaurav, Debayan and Karthik look back at England's impressive win in Chennai, which sets up the series perfectly.
30 min
127
India chasing the improbable again
Debayan, Matt and Karthik chat after a day in which 15 wickets fell, and set up the final one perfectly. An England win or a draw are the most likely results, but do Pujara, Pant and co have it in them for one more memorable push?
26 min
128
When Pujara benefitted from Pant's innings
Matt, Gaurav and Karthik look back at a day when England took control of the first Chennai Test between India and England. Plus, a bonus segment on man of the moment, West Indies' Kyle Mayers.
27 min
129
Making up for lost centuries
Debayan Sen and Matt Roller join Karthik to reflect on Joe Root's magnificent start to 2021 and whether the Test is already beyond India after day two in Chennai.
27 min
130
2021 could be a career-defining year for Joe Root
Matt Roller and Gaurav Sundararaman join Karthik to reflect on day 1 of Test cricket's return to India, as Joe Root continued his dominating ways in Asia this year.
27 min
131
Stump MIQ: Semifinal 1
It's always a nail-biter when Debayan is in action. And his semifinal v Ranji encyclopedia Chandan is no different. Will it be another tie-break? This match-up is a must-listen, with overtime a very real possibility.
34 min
132
Australia v India series review: Playing 'no fe...
Michael Hussey and Aakash Chopra join Raunak Kapoor to look back at India's monumental Test series win down under.
31 min
133
India carry out an improbable heist
Depleted, but always down for a fight! KK, Debayan, G-Stats and Karthik celebrate India's Test success in Australia.
42 min
134
Why didn't Australia declare?
KK and Gaurav join Karthik to reflect on a day when Siraj and Shardul Thakur impressed once again and look forward to the final day of India's tour to Australia.
21 min
135
India's latest heroes: Washington Sundar and Sh...
Andrew McGlashan and Debayan Sen join Karthik to look back on yet another impressive rearguard effort from India - a constant feature on this tour.
29 min
136
Let's cut Rohit Sharma some slack?
Debayan and Gaurav join Karthik after a rain-shortened day at the Gabba that ended with a pang of disappointment as Rohit Sharma was dismissed in familiar fashion.
26 min
137
Rohit Sharma, India's second-most experienced T...
Heading into the Brisbane Test, Rohit Sharma had bowled more Test balls for India than anyone in the XI bar Mohammed Siraj. Debayan, Gaurav and Karthik review a day where India impressed despite their bowling inexperience.
31 min
138
'This series deserves an Amazon Prime documentary'
Gaurav, Saurabh, Debayan and Karthik look back on a day when India were bruised, but braved it out to a draw at the SCG.
29 min
139
You gotta feel for Jasprit Bumrah
It was run outs the day before, and dropped catches on day four. Debayan, Saurabh and Karthik look back on Bumrah's bad luck, Green proving his worth and India's openers giving them hope.
25 min
140
Running into trouble
What's with all the run outs? Saurabh and Vishal join Karthik to look back on a day when India conceded a significant lead at the SCG. Also, is criticism of Cheteshwar Pujara's strike rate justified? (7:37)
23 min
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'Jadeja is one of the first names on India's te...
Gaurav, Debayan and Karthik look back on statement performances by Ravindra Jadeja and Steve Smith with India and Australia on an even keel at the SCG.
31 min
142
Pant or Saha? ...or both?
A few missteps behind the stumps and in the field leave India in a spot of bother at the SCG. Saurabh, Debayan and Karthik look back on a day when Pucovski shined but Pant not so much.
25 min
143
MCG 2020 - India's greatest overseas Test win?
Without their captain, and after 36 all out, the odds were stacked against India. Gnasher, Shanky and Karthik look back on a Test when Ajinkya Rahane led the visitors to a sensational, series-levelling win at the MCG.
33 min
144
Australia exposed
Shashank, Debayan and Karthik look back on day three at the MCG with India not far from victory and Australia's only positive being a two-run lead.
28 min
145
Catch me if you can
Shashank, Gaurav and Karthik look back on a day when Ajinkya Rahane scored his 12th, and possibly best, Test century while Australia did themselves no favours in the field.
26 min
146
36 again, but India will take this one
India - under a new captain - bounce back from 36 all out to dominate day one at the MCG. Varun, Debayan and Karthik review the action.
27 min
147
36 all out - India's 'ignominious distinction'
What just happened! Gaurav, Debayan and Karthik try and make sense of India's lowest team total in Tests as they crashed to defeat in their day-night match v Australia.
34 min
148
Ashwin to Lyon - I'll see you, and raise you ...
Karthik, Karthik and Gaurav look back on a 15-wicket day in Adelaide, which featured a game-changing performance by Ashwin and possibly a match-saving one by Tim Paine.
25 min
149
'The best day of Test cricket in 2020'
Varun and Gaurav join Karthik to look back at a fabulous day one of the Australia v India Test series as the visitors lost their way under lights after Virat Kohli's run out.
25 min
150
Familiar and friendly so far, will Tests bring ...
Daniel Brettig and Gaurav Sundararaman join Karthik to preview the Australia v India Test series, anticipate the selection picks and make their predictions.
34 min