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The weekly cricket show from BBC Sport in association with ABC and Akashvani.

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On this week's Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Sunil Gupta; after India's men's side banished the ghosts of 2023 and defended their T20 World Cup title on home soil, we look back at a one-sided final and ask whether anyone can match ... more

The list of players for the Hundred auction, the England and Wales' franchise cricket competition has been confirmed. It features 16 players from Pakistan, 14 men and two women. We hear from Dr Gregory Ioanndis, professor of sports law at Sheffield H... more

Australia great Alyssa Healy is playing in her final series before retirement as the blockbuster multi format series between Australia and India continues. One player who is tipped to follow in her footsteps is Australia's Georgia Voll, not only did ... more

On this week’s Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Shara, we assess the opening stages of the T20 World Cup, as the competition heads towards the Super 8's stage. The team discuss the aftermath of the on-off-on India Pakistan game and... more

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Tooba Khan Sarwari
Afghanistan Women's Refugee Eleven all-rounder
Afghanistan Women's Refugee Eleven (Afghan Refugee Team)
Episode: Men’s T20 World Cup Final: India demolish New Zealand to retain title
Dr Gregory Ioanndis
Professor of Sports Law at Sheffield Hallam University; practicing attorney
Sheffield Hallam University
Episode: Haris Rauf leads Pakistan players on final Hundred auction list
Sajid Mahmood
Former England fast bowler; founder of Rekip
Rekip
Episode: Haris Rauf leads Pakistan players on final Hundred auction list
Georgia Voll
Australia cricketer, rising star in multi-format cricket
Australian Women's Cricket Team
Episode: Georgia Voll on Healy, Australia v India rivalry & coffee
Keshav Maharaj
South Africa's spin bowler and participant in dramatic T20 match.
South Africa National Cricket Team
Episode: Countdown to India v Pakistan
Sayali Satghare
RCB's opening bowler and WPL champion.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Episode: Countdown to India v Pakistan
Shahid Hashmi
Pakistan cricket journalist
Episode: Pakistan to play at T20 World Cup - but refuse to face India
Trudy Lindblade
Chief Executive of Cricket Scotland
Cricket Scotland
Episode: Men's T20 World Cup: Bangladesh replaced by Scotland
David Malan
Former T20 World Cup winner and batter for England
Episode: Men's T20 World Cup: Bangladesh replaced by Scotland

Hosts

Alison Mitchell
Host with BBC World Service; long-time presenter known for balanced cricket analysis across formats.
Charu Sharma
Co-host/guest with strong ties to Akashvani and BBC coverage; brings broad South Asian cricket perspective.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 377 ratings
  • Congrats on your 500th!

    One of my go to cricket podcasts.

    Always enjoy the insights from Alison, Jim, and Charu. And a bonus to hear those dulcet tones from Jim, the voice of summer here in Oz!

    Wonderful interview with the Vice President of the Western Region Junior Cricket Association, Vanessa Pereira on your 500th show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Romy3429
    Australiaa year ago
  • Know Nothing but Love It Anyway

    I am in the United States and know nothing about Cricket. But I’ve been listening for several years now and love the 3 commentators on this podcast. Everyone is so knowledgeable and enjoyable to listen to. They support girls/women cricket in India which just seems life-changing for Indian women. Love this podcast, give it a try!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kandsmall
    United States2 years ago
  • Geoff allardice interview

    Hi Alison - I am an avid cricket fan and devotee of the “Stumped” podcast. Congratulations on your excellent interview with Geoff Allardice. I found myself shouting at him as you probed several times to elicit a response from him regarding Afghanistan Women’s Cricket.

    His approach was extremely frustrating and I’m struggling to reconcile the ICC’s lack of action compared with their immediate action to suspend the Sri Lanka cricket board at the behest of that organisation.

    Congrats again on an e... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cricket tragic123
    Australia2 years ago
  • Perspective perspective perspective

    A weekly treat of interesting and entertaining stories from the truly global sport we love. The excellent production and balance of news and interviews is wonderfully delivered by a brilliant trio of presenters, who represent different corners of the cricket world, with their own distinct styles. The gritty digger humour of Jim Maxwell, the suave charm of Charu Sharma, and the smiling voice of Alison Mitchell, all combine to create an eclectic mix of fun and very well informed conversation on a ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Posh Tim
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Is it bbc or bcci production?

    Confused thought cricket was a world game while indulging India to scared to talk about real issues affecting, and how cricket is becoming a one nation game that by 2050 international cricket mafia destroying the game, virtue signalling constantly with agendas but not Tackling real issues

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Manda8406
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Listeners praise the host trio for knowledgeable, balanced discussion and global cricket coverage.
Guests and interviews are often described as insightful and well-contextualized within cricket history and current events.
Criticism centers on occasional perceived political or social commentary, though reception remains largely positive.
Many reviews highlight high production quality and engaging hosting chemistry.

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Pakistan to play at T20 World Cup - but refuse to face India
Q: Is geopolitics putting the credibility of World Cup events at risk?
It is at a huge risk because all these member countries should come forward, unite the ICC. If it happens now, then cricket will, I think, suffer hugely and financially as well as fan-wise, this World Cup will be a disaster if India and Pakistan do not play each other.
Pakistan to play at T20 World Cup - but refuse to face India
Q: What is the temperature of the cricketing public as to whether they want the match between India and Pakistan to go ahead?
They are very sad. They want Pakistan and India to play even in bilateral events because they have not been playing in bilateral series since 2012.
Pakistan to play at T20 World Cup - but refuse to face India
Q: Do you see any chance of the Pakistan stance changing between now and the 15th of February?
It depends on board members. They will try to convince Pakistan, but since it's a government's decision, not a cricket board's decision, it will take a lot of convincing to change the stance or to rescind the decision.
Men's T20 World Cup: Bangladesh replaced by Scotland
Q: What does it mean for you financially, say, because it must have been a huge blow when you didn't qualify through that qualifying tournament?
Cricket Scotland has expressed that associate cricket is challenging, and not qualifying meant a financial hit, but they are focused on making the most of their current World Cup opportunity.
Men's T20 World Cup: Bangladesh replaced by Scotland
Q: What has the reaction been like in India to Bangladesh pulling out of the tournament?
The reaction has been quite muted, with some doubts over the security concerns raised by Bangladesh.

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What is Stumped about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A global cricket conversation that blends on-field performance with governance, culture, and social impact. Across recent episodes, the show frequently covers major international fixtures (especially men's and women's white-ball and Test formats), high-profile series like the Ashes, and leadership decisions, while also spotlighting underrepresented stories such as Afghan women cricketers and development paths for the sport. A standout feature is the strong, balanced panel of long-time hosts who bring diverse regional perspectives, along with high-profile guests from players to journalists and administrators. This mix makes it a must-listen for fans who want informed analysis, broad cricket coverage, and human-interest angles beyond scorelin... more

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2. Dr Gregory Ioanndis
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5. Keshav Maharaj
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