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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.
Have all boxes been ticked for India or are there still a few questions left ahead of the Asia Cup finale?
With India qualifying for the tournament's final, Kaustubh Kumar, Vishal Dikshit and Karthik Iyer discuss the two ODIs over three days against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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 of the tournament.
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. Show notes: Asia Cup 2023 - Where, when, who, what, and everything else Polo-shaped Pakistan look to shake off ODI rust against Afghanistan - Danyal Rasool Twelve games, 11 miracles: how Nepal battled their way to the World Cup Qualifier - Shashank Kishore An Asia Cup XI featuring the best from the subcontinent Are Pakistan undercooked? Will India perfect their balancing act? - Sidharth Monga, Danyal Rasool, Mohammad Isam, Andrew Fidel Fernando
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 Yuzvendra 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. Show notes: Rahul, Shreyas and Tilak make it to India's Asia Cup squad Ganguly feels Kohli, Iyer and Rahul can all bat at No. 4 if required Rohit admits No. 4 has been an issue for India 'for long time' in ODIs
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.
Show notes: A problem of plenty: Selecting India's ODI squad (Stump Mic episode - December 2022)
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.
Further reading: Time to temper expectations as India enter Test transition - Sid Monga How Tamim Iqbal's un-retirement unfolded - Mohammad Isam A Caribbean calamity - how West Indies botched their ODI World Cup chances - Firdose Moonda
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? It's not all doom and gloom, as Sid Monga joins Kaustubh Kumar and Vishal Dikshit to discuss the match, the reactions and the way forward after the WTC final.
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 Dikshit and Kaustubh Kumar to discuss the broader talking points that have emerged from IPL 2023.
Associate upsets. Weather drama. Classics at the MCG. Parallels to 1992. This men's T20 World Cup had it all.
Sidharth Monga, Andrew McGlashan, Alex Malcolm and Danyal Rasool look back at the tournament's highs and lows after England beat Pakistan at the MCG to win their second title.
Do Pakistan trust the process or is it now Qudrat ka Nizam (Whatever will be, will be as nature wills it to be). Danyal Rasool and Matt Roller join Karthik to look ahead to a blockbuster - and hopefully rain-free - T20 World Cup final between Pakistan and England. Will be it Babar or Buttler lifting the trophy?
Wasim Akram sits down with Osman Samiuddin as the anxiety builds towards the release of his new book, and opens up about a post-career cocaine addiction, the challenges he faced personally and professionally, and the writing process which will help detail it all together in print
The numbers don't lie - Jasprit Bumrah is the best death bowler right now and sits in the 'all-time' conversation as well. Karthik Krishnaswamy, Osman Samiuddin and Karthik Iyer debate whether India can cope without Bumrah at the T20 World Cup, and dive in to the art of bowling at the death
Harshal Patel has been through a rollercoaster of an international career after bagging the Purple Cap in the last IPL. Taken from the archives, Shashank Kishore catches up with the India allrounder as the cricketer aims to leave a mark on the biggest stage: The men's T20 World Cup
How historic is England's visit to Pakistan? Or is it just another series? Do Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan need to worry about their strike rates? Is pace really all that matters? All this and more on the latest ESPNcricinfo Stump Mic as Kaustubh Kumar gets down to discuss it all with Osman Samiuddin, Danyal Rasool and Matt Roller.
Show notes: 'Fast, just fast: Rauf stirs Karachi's primal instincts' - Danyal Rasool: https://es.pn/3BIh45z Matt Roller on Mark Wood: https://es.pn/3UUImyy 'In Gaddafi's shadow' - Danyal Rasool: https://es.pn/3E6UqXw 'Bazid Khan: In the UAE, if you get 140, you're still not out of the game' - Danyal Rasool: https://es.pn/3flnVu4 Harry Brook: 'Pakistan almost feels like home' - https://es.pn/3E4hS7y Haris Rauf's bouncer to Harry Brook: https://es.pn/3CmIrne 'How the PSL helped bring about England's return to Pakistan' - Matt Roller: https://es.pn/3Lqt4x1 'Fakhar, Babar, and Rizwan: How can Pakistan fit three into two?' - Danyal Rasool: https://es.pn/3LWgiXk 'England's visit to cricket city' - Matt Roller: https://es.pn/3xO3fS4
He's won a World Cup, he's won multiple IPLs, but perhaps more importantly he has hit rock bottom and found a way back. And he is courageous enough to speak about it, which should be an inspiration for those suffering in silence. Sidharth Monga speaks to Robin Uthappa as he opens up on his struggles with mental health and what cricket can do better to look after the mental well-being of its practitioners
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Sidharth Monga, Andrew Fidel Fernando, Osman Samiuddin and Kaustubh Kumar celebrate an Asia Cup that has got its zing back!
Andrew McGlashan is joined by Gaurav Sundararaman to assess how each team did in the overseas draft as the tournament prepares for a vital season
Is Virat Kohli a certainty in India's squad at the T20 World Cup? Gaurav Sundararaman and Karthik Krishnaswamy debate the pros and cons of including one of India's greatest-ever batters in their current T20 line-up
Sambit Bal and Osman Samiuddin join Karthik to take stock of the burgeoning T20 Leagues - particularly UAE's International League T20 - and discuss its potential impact on cricket as we know it.
Show notes: Our episode on whether India players should be allowed in foreign leagues: https://dcs.megaphone.fm/ESP9376971424.mp3?key=a57918123199639900711d8fb1e8689a
Former India international Snehal Pradhan and Shashank Kishore join Karthik to answer why the India women's team come up short in clutch moments, and when will they finally win the big one
There are NO India men's players in T20 leagues abroad. There is so much wrong with that mandate feel Raunak Kapoor, Osman Samiuddin and Gaurav Sundararaman
Valkerie, Firdose and Sudarshanan join Karthik to bring plenty of excitement and positivity to women's cricket's debut at the Commonwealth Games 2022
Osman Samiuddin and Gaurav Sundararaman join Karthik to discuss an ESPNcricinfo exclusive - the ICC Future Tours Programme 2023-2027 and its impact on international cricket and each format
Sreshth Shah, Gaurav Sundararaman and Karthik Iyer gather to look back at an IPL 2022 season where the underdog had their day
Annesha Ghosh and Sudarshanan join Iyer to look back at the three-team, four-match Women's T20 Challenge - the best players, the emerging ones and the trends with the tournament set to expand from next year
Shashank, Sudarshanan, Debayan and Iyer look back at a thrilling knockout week in the IPL ahead of the final between debutants Titans and Royals - one way or another we will revisit the magic of 2008 on Sunday
Sudarshanan and Gaurav Sundararaman join Iyer to look at India's squads for the T20Is vs South Africa and the backlogged Test in England. Also, there's the small matter of the IPL playoffs.
Ravi Shastri and Daniel Vettori look back at Rajasthan's win over CSK, which takes them to a top two finish this season
Debayan, Sreshth, Shanky and Iyer pick between RCB and Delhi Capitals for the fourth playoff spot, look back at the best matches of the season so far, and look at Emerging Player of the Year candidates
Sreshth, Sudarshanan and Karthik meet up as Delhi take the advantage in the playoff race. Who will finish second, who will finish fourth?
The night belonged to Delhi! Sanjay Manjrekar and Piyush Chawla look back at Capitals' crucial win over Punjab Kings. which puts them fourth
Ian Bishop and Sanjay Manjrekar look back a a Russell show with the bat and the ball as KKR keep their playoff hopes alive
Sanjay Manjrekar and Piyush Chawla look back at Mumbai's victory over Chennai, putting an end to the latter's small hopes of a top four finish
The top four have opened up a gap to the catching pack. G-Stats, Shanky and Iyer question whether the IPL playoff race is over and which side can possibly make a surge up the table
Back under MS Dhoni, CSK seem back to their best. Dan Vettori and Imran Tahir look back at their dominant win over Delhi Capitals
Dan Vettori and Ian Bishop look back at a sensational final over from Daniel Sams, which gives Mumbai Indians some joy in a rather joyless season so far
MS Dhoni is back in charge of Chennai Super Kings. Dan Vettori and Ben Cutting look back at a victorious (re)start
Lucknow were in control for the most part as KL Rahul's side got the W over his former franchise Punjab Kings. Dan Vettori and Ben Cutting give us their immediate thoughts
Rashid Khan was taken apart with the ball. But he struck back (and how!) with the bat to seal victory for Titans against his former franchise
Dan Vettori and Imran Tahir review Punjab Kings' second victory of the season over Chennai Super Kings
Here's what Ben Cutting and Wasim Jaffer made of Rishabh Pant and Delhi Capitals' reaction to a no ball not called in the final over vs Rajasthan
Chris Lynn and Sanjay Manjrekar (and the rest of us) left in awe once again by possibly the greatest finisher in the game.
It's been a while since an IPL game ended this quickly. Sanjay Manjrekar and Carlos Brathwaite review Delhi Capitals' easy win over Punjab
Ben Cutting and Sanjay Manjrekar review the key moments as Gujarat Titans claimed top spot with victory over RR
Chris Lynn and Sanjay Manjrekar analyse what went wrong for MI in their fifth straight defeat to start the season
Former Australia captain Ian Chappell pays tribute to departed Australian greats Shane Warne and Rod Marsh
Firdose, Annesha and Sudarshanan join Karthik to look ahead to World Cup 2022, analyse the contenders, pick out the players to watch and make their predictions
Sreshth, Danyal and Karthik celebrate India's boys in blue winning their fifth under-19 World Cup title, plus check in on the Pakistan Super League at the halfway mark (24:46)
Andrew McGlashan, Tristan Lavalette, Gaurav Sundararaman and Alex Malcolm look back at Perth Scorchers' record-breaking fourth Big Bash League win
Saurabh, Firdose, Fidel and Karthik review South Africa's series win (12:00), assess India's issues with the Stump Mic and in their performance (24:58), and check in on Sri Lanka ahead of a busy international period for the islanders (36:33).
Our first episode of 2022 is out and it's the Ebadot and Elgar show. Isam, Debayan and Saurabh join Karthik to look back at two stunning Test matches and look ahead to both series finales.
Andrew McGlashan is joined by Alex Malcolm, Tristan Lavalette and Gaurav Sundararaman to preview the new season and how each team might go
Debayan, Varun and Karthik look back at glimpses of the 'old' MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli's last match as RCB captain.
Andrew McGlashan, Annesha Ghosh and Alex Malcolm look back on the day-night Test which was dominated by the visitors
Andrew McGlashan, Alex Malcolm and Annesha Ghosh look back to the end of Australia’s world record streak and ahead to the pink-ball Test vs India
Saurabh Somani, Shanky, G-Stats and Karthik bring in the resumption of the IPL, but are still waiting for that bang that pulls them right in.
For the fourth time in the last nine months, India have won a Test away from home. Matt Roller and Gaurav Sundararaman join Karthik after their series-leading win at The Oval.
Matt Roller and G-Stats join Karthik after an entertaining opening day at the Oval, where Woakes wowed, Shardul shone and India dragged themselves back with the big wicket of Joe Root
Alan Gardner and Varun Shetty join Karthik Iyer after England were 'roasted by a rampant Indian pace attack' at Lord's
Debayan, Varun and Karthik look back on a day at Lord's where Joe Root kept England in the game as India dealt with middle-order and DRS issues
Alan, Varun and Karthik look back at the opening day at Lord's after KL Rahul's honours board effort and Rohit Sharma's top score in an overseas Test.
Miller and Gaurav join Karthik after Joe Root rocked up at Trent Bridge to defy India's charge, although the visitors still have the edge in the opening Test.
Shamya Dasgupta and Andrew Miller join Karthik with England fighting from behind after impressive performances by KL Rahul, Jadeja and Bumrah.
Miller, G-Stats and Karthik look back at James Anderson's spectacular two-in-two, KL Rahul's gutsy comeback knock and England's fight for parity in the Trent Bridge Test. Plus, a word on Jofra Archer, who is out with injury for the rest of 2021.
Andrew Miller and Gaurav Sundararaman join Karthik Iyer after a marvellous opening day for India, despite some bold selection calls. Is England's goose already cooked?
So, who stood out the most in the SL v IND ODIs? Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Chahar. What about Avishka Fernando? Fidel, Shanky and Karthik look back at a thrilling one-dayer sandwiched between two dominant ones for either side.
Varun and Gaurav join Karthik as New Zealand are crowned the inaugural World Test Champions after victory over India.
The close of the fifth day usually signals the end of a Test match. But Shamya and Gaurav join Karthik with the reserve day being activated ahead of the finale of the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship.
Another washed out day, but the World Test Championship final could still deliver a blockbuster finish. w/ Alan Gardner, Gaurav Sundararaman and Karthik Iyer.
Valkerie, Annesha and Debayan join Karthik a day after England and India served up a nail-biting drawn Test at Bristol, as the visitors commendably held on after following on.
Alan Gardner, Shamya Dasgupta and Karthik Iyer look back at a stop-start yet engrossing day as the World Test Championship final got underway.
Nagraj, Gaurav and Shashank join Karthik after a day spent watching the forecast at the WTC, but also one on which Shafali Verma carried on her dream debut, despite India following-on.
Valkerie Baynes and Annesha Ghosh join Karthik ahead of India Women's first Test match in seven years, vs England at Bristol - a contest that promises to be a can't-miss spectacle.
Danyal and Sreshth join Karthik ahead of the restart of Pakistan Super League season 6. They look ahead to the impact T20 stars Russell and Rashid will have, more opportunities to domestic talent, and whether Multan and Quetta can make up ground.
RCB sizzle, CSK surprise, but the other franchises are still searching for their spark. Shashank, Debayan and Karthik look back at the early stages of the 2021 campaign.
Ahead of their clash on the first Monday of IPL 2021, Saurabh and Varun join Karthik to preview Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings (21:37).
Ahead of the first Sunday of IPL 2021, Sreshth, Matt and Gaurav join Karthik to preview Kolkata Knight Riders (1:10) and SunRisers Hyderabad (27:33).
Gaurav, Shashank and Karthik look ahead to Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2021 campaign, where they look to right the wrong from last season.
Shreyas Iyer is out with Rishabh Pant in charge, but Shamya Dasgupta and Debayan Sen believe Delhi can cope. They join Karthik to preview last year's runners-up and their chances of crossing the final hurdle.
Annesha, Vishal, Debayan and Karthik preview Mumbai Indians' title defence and attempt to answer the all-important question - can any team can stop the champions in IPL 2021?
Gaurav, Varun and Karthik look ahead to RCB's IPL 2021 campaign - Kohli's move up the order, what's expected of Maxwell, AB's role and the importance of this season for Chahal.
In the title clash, Debayan Sen and Mathew Varghese quiz it out for the inaugural Stump MIQ crown. Find out who comes out on top as quizmaster Gaurav Sundararaman sets his toughest set of questions yet.
Giant-killer Raunak Kapoor has his next target in sight: Mathew Varghese. But as both attempt to reach the Stump MIQ final, Raunak's on-going back and forth 'feud' with quizmaster Gaurav Sundararaman comes to a head.
G-Stats, Miller, Debayan and Karthik pick out the key men and moments from India's home series win over England.
2021 has been a starring year for Rishabh Pant, and Gaurav, Debayan and Karthik look back at his latest game-changing effort with the bat - 101 v England at Ahmedabad.
From seamers to turners, green tops to dust bowlers, and everything in between, Sanjay Manjrekar joins Raunak Kapoor for an in-depth look at pitches and the key role that they play in the first-class game.
Miller, Debayan and Karthik look back at a fascinating two-day pink-ball Test in Ahmedabad.
Is the third Test gone already for England? Andrew Miller and Debayan Sen join Karthik Iyer to look back on a dominant opening day of the pink-ball Ahmedabad Test for the hosts.
Danyal and Matt join Karthik to preview each team's chances in Pakistan Super League 2021 and also pick out the players who will likely stake a claim for a T20 World Cup spot.
Karachi Kings (4:00) Islamabad United (12:12) Lahore Qalandars (18:25) Multan Sultans (24:45) Peshawar Zalmi (30:26) Quetta Gladiators (34:45)
With the Test series level and India in the ascendancy, Alan, Debayan, Gaurav and Karthik look back at the Chennai leg of a captivating tour so far.
Debayan, G-Stats and Karthik review a day that belonged to R Ashwin, whose century on home turf put India in sight of victory v England.
Alan, Gaurav and Karthik review a day when the Chennai pitch generated the most talk, as India took command of the second Test v England by the time the dust settled.
Rohit Sharma's swashbuckling 161 set India on their way in Chennai. Gaurav, Debayan and Karthik review their opening day efforts as the hosts look to level the series v England.
Matt, Gaurav, Debayan and Karthik look back at England's impressive win in Chennai, which sets up the series perfectly.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michael Hussey and Aakash Chopra join Raunak Kapoor to look back at India's monumental Test series win down under.
Depleted, but always down for a fight! KK, Debayan, G-Stats and Karthik celebrate India's Test success in Australia.
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.
Andrew McGlashan and Debayan Sen join Karthik to look back on yet another impressive rearguard effort from India - a constant feature on this tour.
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.
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.
Gaurav, Saurabh, Debayan and Karthik look back on a day when India were bruised, but braved it out to a draw at the SCG.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daniel Brettig and Gaurav Sundararaman join Karthik to preview the Australia v India Test series, anticipate the selection picks and make their predictions.
In our final set of quarterfinals, Chandan goes up against Mohammad Isam (6:00) while Daniel Brettig will attempt to eliminate competition favourite Mathew Varghese (25:54).
The quarterfinals of Stump MIQ are here with Raunak taking on Hemant Brar (6:00), followed by Debayan Sen testing himself v Matt Roller (28:41)
Gaurav, Debayan and Karthik look back at an IPL 2020 season that was different from any one that we had seen before. Apart from the eventual winner that is.
Debayan and Varun join Karthik to preview Mumbai Indians defending their IPL title in the 2020 final against the side they have already beaten thrice this season, Delhi Capitals.
Shashank and Sreshth join Karthik to look at at Sunrisers Hyderabad's impressive win over Mumbai Indians, sealing a playoff spot and eliminating Kolkata Knight Riders in the process. Plus, who was the player of the IPL 2020 group stages?
Varun, Debayan and Karthik look back at RCB v DC as both sides qualified for the playoffs, and also look forward to the final match of the group stage, as Sunrisers Hyderabad aim for a spot in the Eliminator.
In the final set of Round 2 match-ups, Raunak Kapoor pits his wits against Karthik Krishnaswamy (6:00). Also Chandan and Dan Brettig have their sights on the quarterfinals (23:11).
Sreshth and Gaurav join Karthik to look back at a top of the table clash between MI and RCB. Plus Suryakumar Yadav's non-selection to the India T20I squad and a round-up of where franchises stand as we near the end of the IPL 2020 group stages.
Matt and Debayan join Karthik to look back at Chennai Super Kings' harrowing loss to Mumbai Indians, one that all but ends their IPL 2020 playoff hopes.
Gaurav and Debayan join Karthik after bottom side Kings XI Punjab do the double over RCB. Chris Gayle returns to IPL action with a win, but did Bangalore err by batting AB de Villiers so low?
Rahul Tewatia is no one-hit wonder. Varun and Debayan join Karthik after the Rajasthan Royals' allrounder’s latest remarkable effort, aided very capably by Riyan Parag.
Ben Stokes has completed his mandatory quarantine and is available for selection for the Rajasthan Royals. Matt and Sruthi join Karthik to look at what the superstar allrounder could bring to the underperforming franchise.
With each franchise having playing either four or five games, Gaurav, Debayan and Karthik rate how each team has started IPL 2020.
The 'high scores' record is broken once again in this set of Round 2 Stump MIQ match-ups.
Annanya v Mathew (6:00) Matt v Paul (20:08) Danyal v Isam (41:06)
That's one way to silence all doubters. Gaurav, Debayan and Karthik look back on a magical evening for Rahul Tewatia and the Rajasthan Royals in Sharjah.
What do CSK need to work on in their one-week break? Quite a few things in fact as Gaurav, Sreshth and Karthik break down their problem areas.
Even our standard set of ten questions may not be enough to separate the contestants in our opening round 2 Stump MIQ match-ups. Featuring: Debayan v Shamya and Hemant v Raghav.
Let’s talk about Devdutt Padikkal! Shanky and Debayan join Karthik to look back at RCB’s ‘get out of jail win’ in their IPL 2020 opener. Also, a word on the short-run controversy in Capitals v Kings XI (18:15).
Varun, Gaurav and Karthik look back on the IPL opening night, celebrating MS Dhoni's return to cricket and Super Kings doing what they do best.
Gaurav Sundararaman and Nagraj Gollapudi join Karthik Iyer for a deep dive into all eight franchises.
Mumbai Indians (7:15) Chennai Super Kings (16:33) Delhi Capitals (26:40) Sunrisers Hyderabad (35:07) Kolkata Knight Riders (41:15) Kings XI Punjab (46:38) Rajasthan Royals (52:00) Royal Challengers Bangalore (56:08)
Shamya and Osman join Karthik for a look back at the 2014 IPL season, when, for two weeks and 20 games, the league shifted to the UAE and Glenn Maxwell took centre stage.
In this final set of Round 1 Stump MIQ match-ups, high scores are set to be topped. However, quizmaster Gaurav Sundararaman manages to surprise a contestant or two with some interesting Qs.
Firdose Moonda v Karthik Krishnaswamy (2:41) Andrew Fidel Fernando v Raunak Kapoor (21:35)
India v England is the theme of these Round 1 Stump MIQ contests, and one contestant achieves the perfect set!
Alan v Chandan (2:40)
Bharat v Paul (24:59)
Round 1 of Stump MIQ (yes, we've tweaked the name) continues with a high-scoring contest between Danyal Rasool and Vishal Dikshit [21:15]. But first up, is Annesha Ghosh v Matt Roller [2:26].
Matt, Gaurav and Deiva join Karthik for an in-depth look at all six Caribbean Premier League teams, and make their predictions as franchise T20 cricket makes its return. Team-by-team:
Trinbago Knight Riders (16:03) Guyana Amazon Warriors (23:27) Barbados Tridents (33:11) Jamaica Tallawahs (38:10) St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (44:38) St Lucia Zouks (50:43)
Danyal Rasool and Andrew Miller join Karthik Iyer to revisit Tests in last 20 years where Pakistan snatched defeat from the jaws of victory
We have an Ashes opener in this set of round 1 Stump Mic IQ matches - with Daniel Brettig facing Andrew Miller (2:44). In the other contests, Hemant and Varun battle nerves in a low-scoring thriller (23:21), while Raghav and Deiva shake off their ring rust (46:26).
Is a shock on the cards in Sreshth v Annanya (2:49), a match-up between two familiar rivals? This episode of Stump Mic IQ also features Round 1 clashes between Suketu and Isam (20:11) and Mathew v Saurabh (36:45) as Gaurav and Karthik test the best at ESPNcricinfo on all things cricket.
Ahead of 3-Team Cricket, the main players in South Africa cricket showed a united front in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. But the fortnight prior exposed many faults in the system. Firdose Moonda and Varun Shetty join Karthik Iyer to look back at a historic occasion, and what comes next.
How our podcast evolved from Talking T20 to Stump Mic. Also featuring a Doosra with Andrew Fidel Fernando and Sidharth Monga.
Gaurav and Karthik test the very best at ESPNcricinfo on all things cricket. Match-ups on the inaugural episode of Stump Mic IQ are:
Shashank v Debayan (3:16) Shamya v Himanshu (20:31)
Danyal Rasool and Matt Roller join Karthik Iyer to check in on the status of Pakistan's tour to England, following a week of one test after another
The Stump Mic crew revisit Pakistan's memorable Champions Trophy title win over India in 2017
Sana Mir joins Osman Samiuddin for an exclusive chat on her career, captaincy and the future of women's cricket
Mohammad Isam and Debayan Sen join Karthik Iyer to discuss the legacy of Bangladesh's once golden son Mohammad Ashraful
Osman Samiuddin joins Karthik Iyer to discuss Shoaib Akhtar's career, characterised by a need for speed
When and how cricket might return, a chat with a coach in lockdown, and the exciting prospect (yes, really) of a Sri Lanka-India series
Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore in conversation with Sharda Ugra on what the future of franchise cricket may look like
Bangalore boys Shanky and Varun join Gaurav and Karthik to celebrate Karnataka cricket and also look at India's best tail-end performances in ODIs
Andrew Miller and Gaurav Sundararaman join Karthik Iyer to reflect on Martin Crowe's New Zealand at the 1992 World Cup, and his legacy beyond
So ball-tampering will be legal now? The Stump Mic crew looks at a proposed rule change, plus Umar Akmal's lengthy ban
Cheteshwar Pujara and the Stump Mic crew look at the pros and cons of cricket behind closed doors, if and when it is safe to resume.
Angelo Mathews has a chat with Andrew Fidel Fernando. And the Stump Mic team looks back at the time when Muttiah Muralitharan was called for chucking
Osman Samiuddin and Sidharth Monga join Karthik Iyer as one of cricket's greatest rivalries tilts in one side's favour
PCB chief executive Wasim Khan chats with Osman Samiuddin on coping with the current lockdown, the World Test Championship and Misbah's dual role
Nagraj Gollapudi chats with Dale Steyn after his return from the PSL, how he is social distancing, and what a world without sport is like
Annesha, Gnasher, Firdose, and Val reflect on Australia winning the T20 World Cup for the fifth time
Srinath and Gaurav are joined by Peter Della Penna and USA cricketer Ali Khan to talk about what it is to play cricket for an Associate team
Melbourne Stars head coach and KKR assistant coach David Hussey joins Alex Malcolm to talk T20 coaching, tactics, copying the CSK playbook and discovering Haris Rauf
Danyal Rasool joins Gaurav and Srinath to discuss the upcoming edition of the PSL, what it means for players' T20 World Cup prospects, and some young guns to watch out for
Mohammad Isam chats with Fidel and Monga on the small-town kids who powered Bangladesh's Under-19 World Cup win, what it means for cricket in the nation, and the rivalry with India
Bishop and Moody join the Stump Mic crew to discuss the U-19 World Cup so far, future stars from the tournament, and why only a few make the step up to the senior level
World Cup finalists and No. 2 Test side coming into the summer, New Zealand have had mixed results against top opposition. Can they turn it around? Monga and Fernando discuss
Aakash Chopra, Osman Samiuddin and Sambit Bal join Srinath to debate whether cricket needs four-day Tests, why the ICC wants to trial them and what those extra days could mean
Osman Samiuddin, S Rajesh and Alan Gardner join Srinath for a look back at the 2010s in cricket, and what the 2020s could have in store
Ahmer Naqvi joins Fidel Fernando and Sid Monga to chat on the return of Test cricket to Pakistan, and lament about cricket's relationship with South Asian regional politics
Another IPL auction, another million-dollar bid for Jaydev Unadkat? Which young Indian players should you watch out for? And where did that 48-year old veteran come from?
What's it like to conduct an IPL auction? Are drafts a fairer system? Former IPL auctioneer Richard Madley joins the Stump Mic crew to chat all that and more
Why does the Ranji Trophy matter in 2019? What's at stake for over 750 players taking part? And whom should you keep an eye on? Our crew has you covered on all that and more
After another dominant home season, are India better equipped to win more consistently away? Karthik, Varun and Srinath discuss what lies ahead
Sid Monga and Fidel Fernando discuss the contrasting state of affairs across Asian teams, their coaching structures, and how India have left the rest behind
The Pace is Pace Yaar gang discuss, rant and try to find ways for Pakistan to avoid a 2-0 whitewash in Australia, and refuse to jinx the batting "prince"
Sharda Ugra chats with the India opener on his debut at the MCG, how he went from being an IPL dasher to a Test cricketer, his career aspirations and more
Sid Monga and Fidel Fernando look back at the smog-affected game in Delhi, climate change's larger implications on the sport, and how it can combat them
Mohammad Isam joins Sambit Bal and Raunak Kapoor to make sense of Shakib Al Hasan's one-year ban, and discuss why failing to report a bookie approach is a big deal
Karthik Krishnaswamy and Osman Samiuddin join Fidel Fernando to discuss where the current India side stand among the greatest Asian Test teams of all time
As the men's T20 World Cup Qualifiers begin, former Scotland captain Preston Mommsen joins the gang to give a sense of what's at stake in these tournaments
Sourav Ganguly is set to be the next BCCI president. What does it mean for Indian cricket? Sambit Bal and Sharda Ugra join Srinath Sripath to make sense of the developments
Ahmer Naqvi and Danyal Rasool join Srinath to reflect on Pakistan's shock T20 series loss to Sri Lanka, tetchy Misbah, and what the future holds for internationals in Pakistan
Sid Monga and Fidel Fernando discuss conflicts of interest from around the cricketing world, why you should care, and what can be done about it
Deiva Muthu joins Srinath and Gaurav to chat on the goings-on in the Caribbean, why Trinbago and Guyana keep dominating every year, and whom IPL franchises might be looking at
A month from the end of his tenure as Pakistan coach, Mickey Arthur chats with Osman Samiuddin on the highs and lows from his first experience of coaching in the subcontinent
Smith's childhood batting coach joins the gang and tells the story of how the No.1 Test batsman ignored the voices in his ear, stuck to his method and conquered the world
Andrew Fidel Fernando and Sid Monga discuss the goings-on from around the cricketing world over the past week, and wonder if we are in for a golden era for fast bowling
How can cricket avoid high-profile umpiring gaffes that have become the norm of late? Nagraj Gollapudi joins Srinath and Gaurav to discuss what's in the works at the ICC
Sid Monga and Fidel Fernando hark back to Kusal Perera's 153*, wonder where it ranks against Stokes' magnificence, and hope Test cricket's obituaries will stop for a while
Rifts between superstars shouldn't matter as long as they doesn't affect on-field performance. Ajit Agarkar, Sambit Bal and Osman Samiuddin join Srinath Sripath to discuss
With audio glitches fixed. Alan Gardner, Osman Samiuddin and Mel Farrell join Srinath to nurse a World Cup hangover, marvel at King Kane, and look back at the tournament
Alan Gardner, Osman Samiuddin and Mel Farrell join Srinath to try and cure their World Cup hangover, marvel at King Kane, and look back at the tournament's winners and losers
Sid Monga and Fidel Fernando feel hollow after arguably the greatest one-day game ever, and wonder if the World Cup could have been shared at the end of it all
Has a Jofra tweet called the final? Will Morgan get mobbed by selfie-seekers on the Tube? Or, will Williamson's nice guys finish first? Feat. Fidel Fernando & Osman Samiuddin
England have come far from their 2015 debacle with four years of meticulous planning, but now they badly need a trophy to show for it. George Dobell and Jarrod Kimber discuss
Sid Monga and Fidel Fernando discuss how Sri Lanka's win over England woke the World Cup from its slumber, and how Pakistan and their crazy fans carried the torch from there
Mike Hussey joins Srinath and Gaurav to talk about the Australian World Cup machine, what ails South Africa, why accumulators are shining at this World Cup, and lots more
They've taken down all comers so far, but the ever-improving Aussies could decide India's fortunes. Raunak Kapoor joins Gaurav and Srinath to discuss how far they can go
How far can those spooky parallels to 1992 go for Pakistan? Sid Monga and Osman Samiuddin reflect on their win over New Zealand, and the predictable irrationality of it all
Alan Gardner and Andrew Fernando join Srinath Sripath to make sense of a series of stunning games at the World Cup, starting with Sri Lanka's upset win over England
Cricket's come home, but does the average Joe in England know about it? Plus, Bangladesh's single-minded effort to make things interesting at the World Cup
Ahmer Naqvi, Osman Samiuddin and Sid Monga talk India-Pakistan as a cricket rivalry, why it has rarely delivered at World Cups, and much else besides
Surely one defeat can't set alarm bells ringing for Australia? Jarrod Kimber and Dan Brettig join the gang to talk all things Straya at the World Cup
What's it like to travel with the World Cup? Sharda Ugra and Andrew Fernando take you on a journey, and narrate some riveting tales from editions past and present
Osman Samiuddin and Mohammad Isam join the gang to make sense of the start of the World Cup. Isam even predicts Bangladesh's win, 24 hours before it happens!
Osman Samiuddin, Andrew Miller and Andrew Fernando roll the clock back to their fondest World Cup memories, and offer their hot takes and predictions for the 2019 edition
Aakash Chopra joins Gaurav and Srinath to look back on a thrilling IPL 2019 season, the big trends and talking points from the tournament, and what lies ahead for the teams
Daniel Vettori joins the Talking T20 crew to chat Virat Kohli's IPL captaincy, why cricket's data analytics revolution is slow on the uptake, and more
Sanjay Manjrekar joins Srinath Sripath to discuss IPL 2019's big talking points, from the 'Bradman of T20 hitting' to whether teams still make too many emotional decisions
Rahul Dravid holds forth on a range of topics, including the time a lucky break could well have prolonged his Test career, in a panel discussion featuring Sanjay Manjrekar
Brad Hodge has been an IPL veteran for over ten years, as player first and then as a coach. He takes us behind the scenes and explains what it's like inside an IPL team
What makes Dhoni and Rohit tick as T20 captains? And what's ailed Kohli over the years at RCB? Aakash Chopra joins Gaurav and Srinath for a wide-ranging conversation
Aakash Chopra joins Gaurav Sundararaman and Srinath Sripath for your all-you-need-to-know IPL preview
Are spinners massively underbowled in T20 cricket? Is there a pace-heavy IPL side that's been successful? KKR's AR Srikkanth joins Tim Wigmore and Srinath Sripath for Part 2
Why have RCB never won the IPL? Were 2010-11 CSK ahead of their times? Tim Wigmore, Gaurav Sundararaman and Srinath Sripath kick off a two-part series
Andrew McDonald, the head coach of Melbourne Renegades, sits down with Alex Malcolm, Dan Brettig and Sam Perry to look back at winning the title and the next steps for the BBL
Alex Malcolm, Dan Brettig and Sam Perry sit down to look back over the longest BBL season and discuss whether the concerns around the tournament are justified.
Mohammad Isam and Alex Malcolm join Srinath Sripath to discuss the goings-on in the two big T20 leagues going on around the world
Osman Samiuddin and Hassan Cheema discuss Pakistan's remarkable transformation in T20 cricket in recent times and the role of the PSL in shaping their success
The former West Indies fast bowler joins the Talking T20 crew to look back at CPL 2018, the rise of Ali Khan and young talent from the Caribbean
Dan Norcross calls up the services of Matt Roller and Paul Edwards to reflect on an action-packed Finals Day in the Vitality Blast
Talking T20 with Matt Roller reviewing the quarter finals and previewing finals day of the vitality blast T20
Dan Norcross and David Hopps claim "I told you so" about Sussex's success, as they look back on a frenetic final week of T20 Blast league action
Daniel Norcross and Phil Walker look ahead to the final week of qualification in the Vitality T20 Blast, and bask in the continued glow of Kieran Noema-Barnett
Srinath Sripath is joined by Peter Della Penna and Gaurav Sundararaman as they look ahead to the sixth edition of the Caribbean Premier League
Dan Norcross plants the thought in Alec Stewart's head, as Will Macpherson joins him to round up all the action from another week of the T20 Blast
Dan Norcross is forced to issue a moratorium on criticism of Uncle Dan, as the youth wing joins him to recap all the action from the T20 Blast
Bigger, softer balls? Move the bowling crease closer to the batsman? David Hopps and Dan Norcross are in disbelief as they pore through your wildest schemes on Talking T20
Srinath and Gaurav chat with Venky Mysore about IPL, CPL, drafts versus auctions, and what India's young cricketers will gain from playing in overseas T20 leagues
Dan Norcross and David Hopps tackle the memory test of keeping up with 18 teams in a T20 competition, and Charlotte Edwards looks ahead to the KSL
David Hopps and Dan Norcross debate all the action from the first week of the Vitality T20 Blast 2018, and James Faulkner reflects on a tough time in his career
David Warner's future boss is on the show, and he predicts which four sides will make it to Finals Day this time.
Jarrod Kimber and Tim Wigmore join Srinath Sripath to talk about whether T20 is the format to take the game global, and how being an Olympic sport will transform the game
In this excerpt from episode 3, Shaun Tait chats with us about the challenges of being a T20 opening bowler and what he'd do when faced with a Gayle-Warner opening combination
Aakash Chopra, Gaurav Kalra and Gaurav Sundararaman run the rule over Chennai Super Kings' win in IPL 2018 and look back at the most closely fought season yet
Graeme Swann and Gaurav Sundararaman face off in a rapid-fire quiz, where a shocking fact awaits the former England offspinner, right at the very end.
Graeme Swann talks T20 tactics, why Australians are picked over England players in IPL auctions, and what Ben Stokes should have bowled to Carlos Brathwaite
Deep Dasgupta, Jarrod Kimber and Gaurav Sundararaman join Srinath Sripath to figure out why captains prefer having a target in front of them in the shortest format.
Our all-new podcast kicks off with Jarrod Kimber and Gaurav Sundararaman digging in to the whos and whats of death bowling in T20 cricket
Brad Hogg and Deep Dasgupta talk about how the role of wristspinners has evolved with the game over the years.