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ESPNcricinfo Stump Mic Podcast

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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.
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Episodes

Bumper PSL preview: Are Islamabad favourites? Rashid's stint. And players to watch

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 202149 minSeason 4Ep. 64

Ashwin nutmegs England for 1-1

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 202125 minSeason 4Ep. 63

Ashwin slays the pitch 'demons' in Chennai

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 202126 minSeason 4Ep. 62

Trending in India: Pitch. Vaughan. Warne.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 202125 minSeason 4Ep. 61

Sharma brings back memories of Sehwag

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 202130 minSeason 4Ep. 60

Jimmy is Jimmy yaar

Matt, Gaurav, Debayan and Karthik look back at England's impressive win in Chennai, which sets up the series perfectly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 09, 202130 minSeason 4Ep. 59

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 08, 202127 minSeason 4Ep. 58

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 07, 202128 minSeason 4Ep. 57

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 06, 202128 minSeason 4Ep. 56

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 05, 202128 minSeason 4Ep. 55

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 202135 minSeason 4Ep. 54

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 202143 minSeason 4Ep. 52

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 202122 minSeason 4Ep. 51

India's latest heroes: Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur

Andrew McGlashan and Debayan Sen join Karthik to look back on yet another impressive rearguard effort from India - a constant feature on this tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 202130 minSeason 4Ep. 50

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 202126 minSeason 4Ep. 49

Rohit Sharma, India's second-most experienced Test bowler at the Gabba

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 202132 minSeason 4Ep. 48

'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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 202129 minSeason 4Ep. 47

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 202126 minSeason 4Ep. 46

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 09, 202124 minSeason 4Ep. 45

'Jadeja is one of the first names on India's teamsheet'

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 08, 202132 minSeason 4Ep. 44

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 07, 202125 minSeason 4Ep. 43

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 29, 202033 minSeason 4Ep. 42

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 28, 202028 minSeason 4Ep. 41

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 27, 202026 minSeason 4Ep. 40

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 26, 202027 minSeason 4Ep. 39

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 202035 minSeason 4Ep. 38

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 202025 minSeason 4Ep. 37

'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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 202026 minSeason 4Ep. 36
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