The weekly cricket show from BBC Sport in association with ABC and Akashvani.
We turn the clock back 25 years to remember Brian Lara's incredible impact on English county cricket. Reaction to England's humiliation by Ireland at Lord's just 10 days after their World Cup triumph. Plus, life at the edge: a new film exposes the mental strains of cricket at the highest level. Photo: Brian Lara in 1994 (Getty Images)
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma reflect on an incredible World Cup final and former England captain Alec Stewart talks about the work ahead in order to create a legacy for generations to come. Plus, we meet the one-woman database who took it on herself to keep a comprehensive record of the women's game around the world. Photo: Schoolchildren touch the Cricket World Cup trophy at The Oval (Getty Images)
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Bryan Waddle preview England v New Zealand in the World Cup final at Lord's as India and Australia bow out in the semi-finals.
England are into the semi-finals of the men's Cricket World Cup after resounding wins over India and New Zealand. We analyse how Eoin Morgan's team went from the brink of elimination to the threshold of glory. Plus as Australia strike first in the women's Ashes, a former great from each team picks out the players who will shape the latest edition of one of the game's biggest rivalries. Photo: Eoin Morgan and Mark Wood (Getty Images)
Curtly Ambrose and Ebony Rainford-Brent join Alison Mitchell, Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell at a cricket club in Manchester to discuss the World Cup with a live audience. Is England's World Cup blip temporary or terminal, can Australia can land a sixth crown, or is fate guiding Pakistan towards a repeat of their triumph in 1992? Photo: Sir Curtly Ambrose at South-West Manchester Cricket Club (BBC)
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma are all together at Trent Bridge to discuss the Cricket World Cup so far. How will India cope without Shikhar Dhawan, are New Zealand the dark horses for the competition and how is cricket making a difference in Afghanistan? We hear from David Warner, Mitchell Santner and fans who have attended some of the matches in the tournament. Picture: Kane Williamson celebrating after hitting a six against New Zealand (Getty Images)
Can a rare match between archrivals India and Pakistan breathe life into a rain-soaked World Cup? We're joined by Yuvraj Singh as the India World Cup winner, who overcame cancer, retires from the international game. And the curious case of the bails that lost their Zing. Photo: India and Pakistan fans (Getty Images)
From the shadows of London’s famous Oval cricket ground, the Stumped team look ahead to the biggest match of the men’s Cricket World Cup so far. Australia face India, two teams with seven World Cup titles between them. We reflect on a dismal start to the tournament by South Africa and ask former Proteas batsman Ashwell Prince why the team always seems to fluff their lines on cricket’s biggest stage. Photo: Virat Kohli celebrates Aaron Finch wicket (Getty Images)
After all the hype and build up, the cricket extravaganza is finally underway - the hosts England are strongly tipped to win the World Cup, Alison Mitchell, Geoff Lemon and Charu Sharma all reflect on their opening victory against South Africa in a game which saw Ben Stokes hit 89 with the bat and make a wonder catch. We'll also discuss Australia's chances of retaining the title and find out what Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara thinks of his former side as they begin their campaign against New...
Stumped presenters Alison Mitchell, Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell count down their ten greatest ever matches from the Cricket World Cup. We hear some of the key moments and speak to the players who were involved in those stand out games. Photo: The ten captains from all of the teams involved in the 2019 Cricket World Cup (Getty Images)
We preview the 2019 men's Cricket World Cup as the 10 top one-day teams in the world compete to lift the trophy at Lord's on 14 July. We speak to former England director of cricket Andrew Strauss and Afghanistan fast bowler Hamid Hassan. Plus, find out which match finished Number 1 in our shortlist of the greatest world cup matches in history. Photo:England's Eoin Morgan, Adil Rashid and Mark Wood (Press Association)
Reaction to Mumbai Indians' fourth Indian Premier League title in seven years. Plus, Damien Fleming relives the final over of Australia's extraordinary semi-final tie with South Africa in the 1999 World Cup. And former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu on the threats that led him to flee his homeland. Photo: South Africa's Lance Klusener (Getty Images)
Our Cricket World Cup countdown continues with the day Irish eyes were smiling. We'll hear from Kevin O'Brien, whose record-breaking century shocked England in 2011. Plus, a World Cup final of a different kind at Lord's. We'll hear how street children from around the world sent out a powerful message of hope through the game of cricket. Photo: Kevin O'Brien (Getty Images)
Does cricket have a problem with recreational drugs? We ask whether the extra money in the game is leading players astray. Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup hero Hashan Tillakaratne remembers the amazing victory over Australia that rocked cricket's established order. And how the sport is providing an escape to those New York immigrants who feel isolated in Donald Trump's America. Photo: Sri Lanka during the 1996 World Cup final (Getty Images)
How India's incredible victory over the mighty West Indies in the 1983 World Cup final ignited a nation's love affair with the game. Plus, is it a risky PR stunt or a worthy campaign? We speak to the organisers of a controversial mixed-gender match which is setting out to transform perceptions of the women's game in India. Photo: Veda Krishnamurthy, Harmanpreet Kaur, Mithali Raj and Virat Kohli (Credit: RCBTweets)
Could England's decision to fast-track Barbados-born bowler Jofra Archer into their World Cup plans hamper their bid to win the tournament for the first time? Plus, memories of the 2011 World Cup final in Mumbai when India beat Sri Lanka in style to deliver the ultimate prize to their cricket-mad fans. Photo: Jofra Archer (Getty Images)
We revisit Kapil Dev's extraordinary 175 for India at the 1983 World Cup through the eyes of the man with the best seat in the house - Zimbabwe wicketkeeper Dave Houghton. Plus the student from South Australia who says his new fitness test can halt the injury epidemic among fast bowlers. Photo: Kapil Dev at Tunbridge Wells (Getty Images)
We look back at Australia's one-run victory over India in 1987 that provided a catalyst for their era of supremacy. And as another top South African turns his back on the national team, we'll look at what can be done to stop the talent drain from one of cricket's leading countries. Photo: Dean Jones and Allan Border (Getty Images)
To mankad or not to mankad? Why a controversial mode of dismissal named after an Indian player from the 1940s has rocked the cricket world this week. In our World Cup countdown, we'll recall how Pakistan stunned England to win the tournament in 1992. And the Aussie-born German international who wants to make cricket Europe's biggest summer team sport.
We're starting our countdown to the men's Cricket World Cup. We'll hear from Grant Elliott, who takes us into his mind in the moments before he hit the six that took New Zealand into their first ever final. We'll also look ahead to the start of the Indian Premier League - and visit a project in India that's sending players to the Street Child World Cup. Photo: Grant Elliott (Getty Images)
After beating India 3-2, are Australia peaking in time for the men's World Cup? It's a big week for Irish cricket with their first overseas Test match and the launch of a new European Twenty20 league. And meet the fireman from Western Australia whose new invention promises to revolutionise backyard cricket.
Former West Indies fast bowler Curtly Ambrose on his unlikely reinvention as a ballroom dancer in Australian TV show Dancing with the Stars. Plus, we meet the man at the centre of cricket's fight against corruption. Alex Marshall, head of the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit, speaks to us from Sri Lanka, one of several cricket-playing countries where match-fixing is not a criminal offence. (Photo: Siobhan Power and Curtly Ambrose Credit: Network 10)
The incredible rebirth of Sri Lankan cricket. Embarrassed by England and thrashed in Australia, how did Sri Lanka become the first Asian team to win a Test series in South Africa? Former all-rounder Russel Arnold has his say. Plus what's happened to the England women's team? World champions in 2017 - and yet struggling to qualify automatically for the defence of their crown in 2021. Photo: Oshada Fernando (Getty Images)
With fewer than 100 days to go until the Cricket World Cup, we'll hear from the great West Indies captain Clive Lloyd, who lifted the inaugural trophy in 1975. He is unhappy that the tournament has not developed into a truly global event. Plus, former England captain Nasser Hussain tells us why he thinks the hosts and favourites can finally win the World Cup at the 12th time of asking. (Photo: Joe Root in Barbados. Credit: Getty Images)
This week, West Indies bowler Shannon Gabriel was banned for four ODIs after comments made to Joe Root. The panel discuss the incident which overshadowed England's victory in St Lucia. From Aussie Rules football to international cricket - hear from Australian rising star Jhye Richardson. And there are ten overseas star players that play in both the Women's Big Bash League and the Kia Super League. Even though Rachel Priest plays cricket all over the world, she doesn't represent her nation anymor...
West Indies are back - but for how long? Does the trouncing of England truly herald a second coming for the former giants of the game? Plus former Australia opener Chris Rogers weighs up the strengths and weaknesses of England and Australia six months before the Ashes. And the great Antarctic cricket bat mystery. Photo: John Campbell and Kraigg Brathwaite celebrate (Getty Images)
As Australia host Sri Lanka in Canberra, we ask why it's taken so long for the capital city of a cricket-mad nation to stage a Test match. Plus David Capel recalls England's landmark victory over the West Indies in Jamaica in 1990. And the All Blacks take on the Black Caps in New Zealand. Photo: England celebrate in Jamaica (Getty Images)
English cricketer Billy Cookson on the car crash in Australia that almost cost him his life and his long journey to recovery in a hospital thousands of miles from home. Plus, news and views from the Gabba in Brisbane where a new-look Australia are taking on Sri Lanka. And as Joe Root leads England in the West Indies, his predecessor Alastair Cook speaks about his development as a Test captain. Photo: Car (Victoria Police) and Billy Cookson (Alison Mitchell)
South Africa's AB de Villiers explains why he thinks playing in Pakistan is worth the risk - and leaves the door slightly ajar for a World Cup return. Plus, three former Pakistan captains give their views on the team's recent slump. And has India's MS Dhoni saved his World Cup place? Photo: AB de Villiers (Getty Images)
As India complete the first ever Test series victory in Australia, Alison Mitchell speaks to former India batsman Aakash Chopra and Jim Maxwell runs the rule over the new faces in Australia's squad to play Sri Lanka. Plus West Indies interim coach Richard Pybus speaks to Stumped reporter Sam Sheringham about the size of his task as the Windies prepare to host England. Photo: Virat Kohli (Getty Images)
