Stumped

BBC World Service
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Feb 13, 2020 • 50min

The story of rising star Naseem Shah

Pakistan's 16 year old teenage sensation Naseem Shah took a historic hat-trick during the first Test against Bangladesh - we go back to the start of his journey and speak to a coach who spotted his talent.We'll also reflect on Bangladesh causing an upset by beating India in the final to win their maiden under 19 World Cup title.Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Charu Sharma present this week's programme.Picture - Naseem Shah delivers the ball during the third day of the first cricket Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh (Photo: AFP)
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Feb 6, 2020 • 45min

Kapil Dev on '83 and Kohli

He led India to their first World Cup triumph in 1983 but what does Kapil Dev make of the current team and their captain Virat Kholi. Find out from the man himself.The story of that iconic world cup victory is being made into a film… it will be released in April. And how Rising Australian star Anika Learoyd is reconnecting with her indigenous roots by playing cricket.Picture - Kapil Dev (Credit - Getty Images)
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Jan 30, 2020 • 44min

Sutherland: Australia's next Ellyse Perry?

David Gower on England's series victory in South Africa, and whether more needs to be done to share the wealth in Test cricket. Plus, the Australian teenager being tipped for the very top - Annabel Sutherland tells us about her surprise call-up for the T20 World Cup. And there's more Super Over heartbreak for New Zealand, this time at the hands of India.Photo: Annabel Sutherland (Getty Images)
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Jan 23, 2020 • 46min

England's Pope, Japan's rise and Lord's loosens the tie

As Ollie Pope becomes England's youngest Test centurion for 14 years, we ask his mentor Alec Stewart when he first realised he had a special talent on his hands. Plus, cricket puts down roots in Japan. Coach Chris Thurgate's two sons are playing for the country in the Under-19s World Cup.And what does Jim Maxwell make of Lord's relaxing its famous dress code for The Hundred.Photo: Ollie Pope (Getty Images)
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Jan 16, 2020 • 38min

Is spin bowling a dying art?

With only three spinners in the top 20 of the world Test bowling rankings, we'll discuss why slow bowlers are struggling to make an impact in the company of former India spinner Maninder Singh. Plus - a groundbreaking move from Cricket Brazil. Find out why the South American champions are investing heavily in the women's game but not the men's.Photo: Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan (Getty Images)
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Jan 8, 2020 • 44min

Does Test cricket need to change to survive?

Shane Warne auctions his Baggy Green cap and Tim Paine visits firefighters as Australian cricket comes together to support the bush fire rescue appeal.As he prepares to lead Nigeria in their first ever global tournament, the country's under-19 captain Sylvester Okpe tells us how he stumbled upon the sport in a country addicted to football.And a debate on ICC proposals for four-day Test cricket.Photo: Ben Stokes (Getty Images)
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Jan 2, 2020 • 36min

How will the Bushfires in Australia Impact the Cricket?

As the Bushfires continue to devastate lives and towns throughout South Australia, we look at the impact and health implications it has on cricketers during the third Test between Australia and New Zealand which is being played in Sydney.Plus, is technology benefiting or spoiling the game? We speak to the DRS founder Ian Taylor after the Aussie captain Tim Paine publically questioned the method. Join Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma.Picture - Liam Hatcher of the NSW Blues stands in the outfield amid the smoke haze from bushfires during a Sheffield Shield cricket match at the SCG. (Credit: Reuters)
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Dec 28, 2019 • 36min

Stumped: A look back at 2019

Join Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma as they look back on a rollercoaster of a year of cricket in 2019.They will be with Curtly Ambrose on the dancefloor, who can forget Ben Stokes lighting up the World Cup and we hear how Jemma Barsby copes with playing elite cricket whilst dealing with multiple sclerosis.Photo: Eoin Morgan of England with Trophy during ICC Cricket World Cup Final between England and New Zealand on July 14, 2019
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Dec 20, 2019 • 31min

Can Smith solve South Africa's problems?

We throw the spotlight on the crisis in South African cricket. With the governing body and players' union at loggerheads - and so much talent and money deserting the sport - can the country remain a cricketing force?The appointment of former captain Graeme Smith as acting director of cricket has brought some stability - but the state of the sport in one of its proudest playing nations remains very fragile indeed.Plus, the 12-ball trial to earn yourself a life-changing contract in the Indian Premier League. And a new award in Australia to honour the country's indigenous trailblazers from the 1800s.Photo: Graeme Smith (Getty Images)
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Dec 13, 2019 • 41min

Perth, Pakistan and politics

A special report from the stands of the Rawalpindi stadium as the Pakistani public get to see their Test heroes on home soil for the first time in a decade. Plus, the pink ball lands in Perth as Australia take on New Zealand. And, as the UK elects a new government, why do politicians turn to cricketing metaphors to get their message across? Photo: Mohammad Abbas celebrates taking the wicket of Dinesh Chandimal. (Getty images)

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