Best Akashvani Podcasts (2024)

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Jason Gillespie on putting faith in his Pakistan players 36:55

2d ago36:55

36:55

Alison Mitchell is alongside Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell to discuss Pakistan hosting England in a three-test series, which begins on 7 October. Alison speaks to Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie ahead of the series with the new coach looking to turn around Pakistan’s fortunes, with just two wins in their last thirteen tests. He talks ab…

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Deandra Dottin on her West Indies comeback and T20 World Cup hopes 35:16

9d ago35:16

35:16

We are less than a week away from the start of the Women's T20 World Cup. Defending champions Australia are aiming to make it four wins in a row. West Indies were the last nation to lift the World Cup before Australia embarked on their era of dominance. We speak to all rounder Deandra Dottin who was part of the 2016 West Indies World Cup winning te…

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Johan Botha: The international captain turned ultramarathon running cricket coach 38:50

16d ago38:50

38:50

Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma speak to the international captain turned Ultramarathon running cricket coach, Johan Botha, on his passion for endurance running. The team also discuss India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal who is chasing history in the World Test Championship. Plus, Ireland captain Gaby Lewis joins us on the programme to refle…

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India’s Rishabh Pant returns to Test cricket two years on from his life threatening car accident 36:11

23d ago36:11

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Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss India’s men’s Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh and in particular the return of Rishabh Pant. The wicketkeeper batter has been named in the Test squad for the first time since his serious car accident in December 2022. There’s also a maiden Test call-up for left-arm fast bowl…

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Shahriar Nafees on Bangladesh’s ‘biggest’ achievement in Test cricket 35:41

30d ago35:41

35:41

Shahriar Nafees joins us following Bangladesh men’s historic Test-series win in Pakistan. The former Bangladesh opener, who is now Head of Operations at the Bangladesh Cricket Board, believes the series win is his country's biggest ever achievement in Test cricket. Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Sunil Gupta also reflect on the news that Englan…

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Jay Shah: A new era in world cricket at the ICC? 34:56

1M ago34:56

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A new era in world cricket is imminent as Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council. He will be the youngest ever ICC chair. Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Sunil Gupta discuss what this means for the sport. Preparations for next month's Women's T20 World Cup have stepped up a level w…

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A doctor expressing his views on Incarnation of Shri Krishna 14:10

1M ago14:10

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Leading the way for women in boardrooms 35:26

1M ago35:26

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As the Women’s T20 World Cup has been moved from Bangladesh to the UAE, Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma ask if it will still generate the same interest with the home crowd and if more countries should have offered to host. Plus, we debate how to can get more women into leadership roles in cricket after the ICC launched a campaign to d…

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Brazil captain Roberta Moretti Avery on her cricketing passions and mental health struggles 32:55

2M ago32:55

32:55

Nikesh Rughani, Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell look ahead to Sri Lanka’s three-match Test Series against England. England will be without talismanic captain Ben Stokes after tearing his left hamstring. The team discuss if Ollie Pope is the right man to lead the side and who should replace Stokes in the line-up. And as the visitors appoint former Engl…

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Sri Lanka end 27 year wait for a ODI series victory over India 32:02

2M ago32:02

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Sri Lanka are celebrating after victory over India in the third One Day International by 110 runs to clinch the One Day series 2-0. It's the first time since 1997 that Sri Lanka have beaten India in a One Day series. Alison Mitchell, Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell reflect on the series and discuss Gautam Gambhir's tenure as India's Head Coach beginni…

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Sri Lanka's momentous moment and Mexico bring cricket into prisons 38:19

2M ago38:19

38:19

Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Charu Sharma debate who will be the next coach of the England white ball team after Matthew Mott stepped down following two years in charge. Plus we are joined by Columbo cricket journalist Estelle Vasudevan, who was in Dambulla when Sri Lanka women won their first ever Asia Cup title in front of their home fans. S…

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West Indies CEO Johnny Grave on investment, the Shamar Joseph effect and pay parity 35:27

2M ago35:27

35:27

Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta hear from West Indies Chief Executive Johnny Grave. He tells Alison about co-hosting the ICC Men's T20 World Cup and he responds to the ICC's announcement of a review into the delivery of the competition. He discusses investment into West Indies cricket and the reliance many cricketing nations have on ho…

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Can The Hundred grow without IPL investment? 34:42

3M ago34:42

34:42

We hear from Venky Mysore who is the Managing Director of the Kolkata Knight Riders. He shares whether he would be interested in buying a stake in a Hundred team and whether players should be allowed to leave their franchise early. Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma celebrate the efforts member nations are making to grow Cricket in emerg…

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Brian Lara: ‘How cricket changed my life’ 38:13

3M ago38:13

38:13

One of the greatest cricketers of all time, West Indies batter Brian Lara joins Stumped from Lord's to look back on his career; the highs and lows, plus the future of Test cricket and how the sport could evolve. Lara still holds world records for the highest individual score in both first-class cricket and Test cricket. Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell…

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India's T20 kings 40:28

3M ago40:28

40:28

Nikesh Rughani, Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell all reflect on a thrilling T20 World Cup final which saw India end their 11 year wait for a trophy after narrowly beating South Africa. The Oman captain Aqib Ilyas feared that he may have to give up cricket following a cancer diagnosis which required eighteen months away from the sport to recover. He ret…

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup: South Africa reach historic final 36:48

3M ago36:48

36:48

South Africa have reached their first ever Men's World Cup final after beating Afghanistan in the ICC T20 World Cup. They have previously lost two T20 semi-finals, most recently in 2014 against India and lost five 50 Over World Cup semi-finals. Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma debate if they can lift the trophy after going unbeaten so …

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Scotland keen to build on impressive performances at 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup 35:35

4M ago35:35

35:35

As we are now into the Super 8s at the Men's T20 World Cup, Nikesh Rughani, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta discuss the success of the associate nations. Six out of nine of the associate nations picked up wins and tournament debutants and co-hosts USA have made it to the Super 8s. We look at how this will impact cricket in smaller nations. Plus we ask …

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How will the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup help grow cricket in the US? 46:28

4M ago46:28

46:28

The American cricket dream gathered momentum at the T20 World Cup as over 34,000 fans saw India beat Pakistan in a thriller. Eleanor Oldroyd, Clint Wheeldon and Sunil Gupta all discuss what this result means for both teams and which nations will progress further at the tournament. We also speak to the former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene who…

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Stumped at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in New York 44:52

4M ago44:52

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Alison Mitchell is in New York where the men's ICC T20 World Cup is taking place. The US are co-hosting the tournament for the very first time with matches being player in Dallas, Florida and New York. She explores the history of cricket in New York, what people think of cricket in America and builds up to one of the greatest rivalries in sport, In…

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Men's T20 World Cup: Uganda are bringing their culture to the world stage 34:46

4M ago34:46

34:46

Alison Mitchell, Sunil Gupta and Brett Sprigg look back on the IPL final and the tournament as a whole and reflect on the dominance of the Kolkata Knight Riders in this year’s tournament. Plus, we hear from Uganda men’s cricket captain Brian Masaba on leading his team at the Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time. He tells us why they are nicknamed…

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Justin Langer: My Indian Premier League experience 41:30

5M ago41:30

41:30

After more than two months, the Indian Premier League comes to a climax this weekend. Alison Mitchell has been speaking to the Lucknow Super Giants Head Coach Justin Langer on what the IPL experience has taught him and whether he would be keen to coach the Indian national team. Alison, Clint Wheeldon and Charu Sharma all discuss the IPL and which t…

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Sir Alastair Cook on Jimmy Anderson's future after retirement 34:54

5M ago34:54

34:54

Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma are joined by not one, but two, former international cricket captains. England’s Sir Alastair Cook gives us his thoughts on Jimmy Anderson’s decision to retire and reflects on his career. He also shares if he was surprised by the timing of the decision. Plus with a new portrait of Cook being unveiled at…

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Meet the Italian International who has never set foot in the country 39:59

5M ago39:59

39:59

Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Charu Sharma debate whose responsibility is player welfare? Is it the players themselves, coaches, individual clubs or their countries? This comes after former England captain Joe Root has called the domestic cricket schedule “not fit for purpose”. The Professional Cricketers’ Association has found 81% of players…

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The biggest sporting result in Vanuatu's history 32:34

5M ago32:34

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With all 20 teams heading to the men’s T20 World Cup announcing their provisional squads, Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma debate the surprise selections and noticeable omissions. We are joined by the Chief Executive of Vanuatu Cricket, Tim Cutler who is currently in Dubai where the women’s team are playing in the ICC T20 Qualifiers. T…

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From Australia to New York: The World Cup pitches travelling 17,000 kilometres 34:16

5M ago34:16

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Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma debate who should be India's wicketkeeper for the Men's T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and America. India have potentially seven options who could take the gloves. Rishabh Pant is the frontrunner after having a stellar season so far in the Indian Premier League for the Delhi Capitals, but he has not pla…

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What is the best way to prepare for a Cricket World Cup? 34:09

6M ago34:09

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With less than fifty days to go until the Men's T20 World Cup, Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma look at how some of the twenty teams are shaping up and ask what is the best way for players to prepare for a major international tournament? Is it game time in a league like the Indian Premier League? Is it a competitive series with your in…

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Who is the toughest player in men's cricket? 32:08

6M ago32:08

32:08

Charu Sharma, Jim Maxwell and Nikesh Rughani are joined by Richard Sydenham who has written a book exploring what makes a cricketer tough and the physical and psychological aspects of it. He shares the stories from former players and what helped inform his 22 player list. Plus the Stumped team devise their own list. 21 year old Mayank Yadav won the…

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David Wiese: Franchise cricket is nearing saturation point 38:31

6M ago38:31

38:31

Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma are joined by globetrotter and franchise cricket extraordinaire David Wiese. He has played in no fewer than ten different franchise cricket tournaments around the world and tells us how the different leagues compare. He also shares his thoughts on the future of leagues around the world and what it is re…

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Marais Erasmus: My life as an international umpire 34:57

6M ago34:57

34:57

Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma debate the new rule in the Indian Premier League which allows two bouncers to be bowled in an over. They look at whether this rule is too bowler friendly and how this will impact tactics in the game. Plus we are joined by South Africa umpire Marais Erasmus who has officiated in 82 international Test mat…

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IPL: Scouting India's next star 34:57

7M ago34:57

34:57

Royal Challengers Bangalore claimed their first Women’s Premier League title after beating Delhi Capitals in the final. We speak to former England captain Charlotte Edwards who won the tournament last year with Mumbai Indians. Alison Mitchell, Charu Sharma and Geoff Lemon all discuss Australia’s decision to withdraw from their men's T20 series agai…

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Love Beyond Thalassemia: A Journey of Hope and Triumph (Gujarati) 6:40

7M ago6:40

6:40

Video with Subtitles in English available on YouTube- https://youtu.be/d2z44r439Ew?si=v53RXWRD9cjKJ7I0 Join us on a heartfelt journey with Dr. Nishant Chotai and Dr. Nishita as they share their inspiring story of love, resilience, and triumph over thalessemia. Despite both being Thalessemia minor, their love prevailed, leading them to marriage. Thr…

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Jimmy Anderson: The David Bowie of cricket 32:19

7M ago32:19

32:19

Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta celebrate England fast bowler Jimmy Anderson. Anderson has become the first fast bowler to take 700 Test wickets and reached the milestone in 187 Tests. He is only the third bowler in all of Test cricket to reach this milestone, with only spinners Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne ahead of him in the …

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Does cricket need a two-tier World Test Championship? 31:41

7M ago31:41

31:41

Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss the retirement of New Zealand's Neil Wagner after his former teammate Ross Taylor said his retirement was 'forced'. Plus the team try and decipher why Australia and New Zealand play so few Test matches against each other. In the 78 years of Test match cricket between the two nations, Australia h…

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Japanese Cricket Icon: Shizuka Miyaji 35:33

7M ago35:33

35:33

Charu Sharma, Brett Sprigg and Nikesh Rughani all reflect on the Test series which has seen India continue their fine unbeaten home run and we ask if Shoaib Bashir has a bright future as he shines for England. We also speak to Japan’s most capped player Shizuka Miyaji on retirement and how she now aims to inspire the next generation. Plus, we take …

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The WPL and the Bucket Hat Cult 33:00

8M ago33:00

33:00

Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma all preview the second edition of The Women's Premier League. We discuss which players to look out for and whether Mumbai Indians can defend their title. We also assess India's chances of sealing a Test series victory over England without their star pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah who has been rested for the…

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Australia's Mitchell Marsh on the power of talking 34:00

8M ago34:00

34:00

Mitchell Marsh has had an extraordinary couple of years from being recalled to the Australia Test team, winning the 50 over World Cup and being named T20 captain. Marsh has been telling Alison Mitchell how he got involved with a small charity that focuses on men’s mental health and how he supported a teenager whilst playing in the Ashes. We also di…

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Jaiswal: India's next 'legend'? 28:08

8M ago28:08

28:08

Yashasvi Jaiswal became the third youngest player from India to score a Test double century at the age of 22. With the series against England finely poised at 1-1, we hear from Jaiswal’s childhood coach Jwala Singh. Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma also speak to Angus Brown, who represents England Men’s Physical Disability cricket team…

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Kevin Sinclair on backflips and West Indies historic win 35:45

8M ago35:45

35:45

West Indies all-rounder Kevin Sinclair tells Alison Mitchell that Test cricket will live for "a very long time. We have an in depth interview with Kevin on the programme after West Indies won a Test in Australia for the first time since 1997. Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma all discuss how India will respond to losing the opening Test…

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Saumy Pandey: India’s Junior Jadeja 32:35

8M ago32:35

32:35

With the rising stars of the cricketing world showcasing their talent at the Under 19's World Cup in South Africa, we ask, can India's youngsters retain their title? Hear from vice captain Saumy Pandey who is often compared to Ravindra Jadeja. As the five match Test series begins this week, we discuss how India will cope without their superstar Vir…

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Super Shamar Joseph 29:07

9M ago29:07

29:07

Eleanor Oldroyd, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma all react to West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph's dream debut in Test cricket. Joseph struck gold with his very first delivery, claiming the wicket of Steve Smith who was opening for Australia for the first time in a Test match. The iconic Adelaide Oval scoreboard has been in use since 1911 and is th…

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Ellyse Perry: Greatest female cricketer we've ever seen 34:15

9M ago34:15

34:15

Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma all react to Ellyse Perry's historic achievement of reaching 300 caps for Australia during the Twenty20 series victory over India. After all the hype and speculation, we'll also discuss Steve Smith replacing David Warner as Australia's Test opener despite never batting in the position in his 16-year fir…

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How to save Test cricket? 33:10

9M ago33:10

33:10

Alison Mitchell and Jim Maxwell are in Sydney for David Warner's final Test match for Australia before he retires. They discuss who will replace him as opener and Charu Sharma tells us if he thinks Warner is the best Australian to play all three formats of the game. How can Test cricket remain a valued form of the game? The Stumped team debate how …

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The Best of Stumped in 2023 35:52

9M ago35:52

35:52

Please note: This programme contains discussions about alcoholism and references to mental health. If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, you could speak to a health professional, or an organisation that offers support. Details of help available in many countries can be found at Befrienders Worldwide. www.befrienders.org We look…

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Jim Maxwell: Celebrating 50 years of Australia's 'Voice of Summer' 42:07

10M ago42:07

42:07

Stumped's Jim Maxwell has been a part of ABC for 50 years. He joined the organisation at the age of 22 in 1973 as a trainee and has now commentated on over 300 Test matches. Jim shares how he started his commentary career with Alison Mitchell and Charu Sharma, he also tells us about his favourite moments that he has witnessed and the advice that he…

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David Warner: Answering his critics? 35:59

10M ago35:59

35:59

Alison Mitchell and Jim Maxwell are in Perth as Australia take on Pakistan in the opening Test match of the Australian Summer. They are joined by Sunil Gupta from New Delhi and discuss David Warner's 164 in his final series before retiring from Test cricket. Warner is now fifth on Australia's all-time Test run-scorers list after passing Matthew Hay…

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WBBL winner: 'I taught myself how to bowl spin' 26:28

10M ago26:28

26:28

Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma are joined by Zimbabwe’s Anesu Mushangwe who has just won the Women's Big Bash League with the Adelaide Strikers. She became the first player from Zimbabwe to win the title and tells us how she learnt how to bowl throwing lemons. Anesu details her journey from growing up in Zimbabwe and falling in love …

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The WBBL final: Will Adelaide Strikers dominate? 32:32

10M ago32:32

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Charu Sharma, Jim Maxwell and Nikesh Rughani preview the Women’s Big Bash League final. They discuss the dominance of the Adelaide Strikers captained by Australia all-rounder Tahlia McGrath who have won 11 out of 14 matches. They will be playing their final against the Brisbane Heat at the Adelaide Oval for the first time and are hoping for a recor…

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Australia captain Pat Cummins is a 'special human being' 33:08

11M ago33:08

33:08

Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Sunil Gupta look back at the Men’s 50 Over World Cup final and debate if Travis Head will be the next superstar of Australian cricket. He sits amongst legends Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist as only the third Australian man to make a century in a World Cup Final. We also discuss who will be the next generation of …

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Will Virat Kohli help India win the World Cup? 33:58

11M ago33:58

33:58

Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss Virat Kohli's World Cup record breaking semi-final performance. Kohli helped India reach the final by becoming the first player to score fifty One Day international centuries, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record. They also ask if India have been challenged so far and can they claim the ultimate…

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ICC's Geoff Allardice discusses the latest on Afghanistan women's cricket 35:45

11M ago35:45

35:45

Alison Mitchell is joined by the Chief Executive of the ICC, Geoff Allardice. He is challenged on the plight of the Afghanistan women’s cricket team who fled the country when the Taliban regained control in 2021. Allardice also tells us about cricket's inclusion in the Olympics and the future of the One-Day format. (Geoff Allardice spoke to Stumped…

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