Dean at Stumps

Zimbabwe recently enjoyed their first T20 series win against a full member nation when they beat Bangladesh by 10 runs in the 3rd and final T20 international to win the series 2-1. Ryan Burl talks us through his phenomenal over in which he scored 34 runs-Regis Chakabva expresses his delight of captaining Zimbabwe in the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh, and former opening batter-now commenta...

Allan Donald is the current seam bowling coach of Bangladesh. He takes time out to share his thoughts on the current state of cricket, and how do good cricketers develop the so-called (KILLER INSTINCT)? He also reminisces fondly about he’s playing days

A versatile and free flowing batter, Tarisai Musakanda looks ahead to Zimbabwe’s upcoming series against Bangladesh. He also talks about a traumatic personal experience that changed his life for ever.

Zimbabwe have qualified for the ICC T20 World Cup which will be held in Australia. In this Podcast, Dean du Plessis talks to head coach Dave Houghton and allrounder Sikandar Raza Butt

He was Zimbabwe’s most successful coach to date when he was in charge from 1996 to 2000. 22 years later, Dave HOUGHTON returns as head coach of Zimbabwe’s men’s team. We also hear from Zimbabwe’s vice-captain Regis Chakabva ahead of the ICC T20 men’s World Cup qualifiers which will be held in Bulawayo in July

Zimbabwe’s limited overs Craig Ervine takes time out to chat with Dean du Plessis about Zimbabwe’s recent losses to Namibia and more recently the losses to Afghanistan. He however talks with great excitement and enthusiasm about the appointment of former Zimbabwean icon Dave Houghton’s recent appointment as head coach ahead of the T20 World Cup qualifiers which will be played in Bulawayo

An engaging conversation between 2 cricket lovers. Darlington Matambanadzo, played a great deal of first class and club cricket in Zimbabwe during the 1990s and early 2000s. Darlington and Dean du Plessis review the recently concluded ODI series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, preview the upcoming T20 series, and their wide range of conversation also includes mental health, and how Darlington ov...

In a playing career that lasted 23 years, there is much to talk about. Former wicket-keeper batter Morne van Wyk talks about a long and illustrious first class career in South Africa, as well as his opportunities to represent the Proteas, as well as playing for the Call Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL

Zimbabwe’s former captain Brendan Taylor speaks to Dean du Plessis about the horrors of battling alcohol and cocaine. He recently completed a grueling marathon to raise funds for twins Tino and Taku who had surgery

Regarded by many as the worlds top ranked international cricket umpire, South African umpire Marais Erasmus speaks modestly of his success as an umpire. He regards his colleagues as a tightknit family

A magnificently contested 3-match test series between South Africa and India has come to it’s conclusion with the Proteas coming from a test match down to win the series 2-0. Dean du Plessis is joined by veteran South African broadcaster Michael Abrahamson who gives us his combine SA/India 11. They also unpack the series in it’s entirety

If you are fortunate enough to have the means of being able to listen to the BBC’s iconic radio commentary, you undoubtedly would have heard the voice of Simon Mann who is part of the TEST MATCH SPECIAL team. Dean and Simon talk Ashes cricket, and take the obligatory trip down memory lane as is the custom on this Podcast

In this podcast, Dean du Plessis catches up with South African broadcaster, mentalist, and magician Michael Abrahamson. Dean and Michael talk in depth about their love of Cricket as well as their broadcasting experiences. Michael also gives an in-depth explanation as to how he became a mentalist and magician and his ability to commentate effortlessly on a variety of sporting codes.

Meet Zimbabwe’s easygoing allrounder Ryan Burl who tells Dean du Plessis that his ambition is to Break in to the worlds top 10 ranked all-rounders in the shorter formats of the game. Ryan chats easily about his decision to take the plunge and ask his partner to marry him, his constant work behind the scenes to become a better leg spin bowler, his stint in the Bangladesh Premier League and his hung...

A precocious young talent with a tremendous future. Wesley Madhevere talks about his up bringing, his mentors and his introduction to international cricket. We also hear from 2 of his mentors, childhood coach Malcolm Chikuwha and Zimbabwe’s batting coach Stuart Matsikenyeri who presented Wesley with his 1st international cap

Zimbabwe’s former captain wicket-keeper batsman Andy Flower made history by becoming the first Zimbabwean cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Flower who played 63 tests and 231 ODIS for Zimbabwe was not only recognised for his almost super human efforts with the bat in a team which at best punched above their weight, but was also recognised as one of England’s most successful coach...

From a very young age, Tatenda Taibu’s destiny was to lead. Small in stature, but with the heart of a lion, it came as no surprise when he became the vice captain at the age of 19 and then became Zimbabwe’s first black captain, as well as the youngest captain in the history of test cricket. However, his journey was a rollercoaster ride. Filled with joy, frustration and fear. (Please note that this...

A very quiet, thoughtful, and reserved man, and in his own right, a fine cricketer. Former captain Elton Chigumbura talks to Dean du Plessis about his recently launched academy and his playing years from 2004 to 2020

Quiet and unassuming, Shepheard Makunura has been in the system for a very long time. Although his demeanour is quiet and non-confrontational, Shepheard has won the Logan Cup, Zimbabwe’s premier domestic competition no less than 4 times as coach. His recent success, was coaching the Southern Rocks franchise to their first ever Logan Cup win. The Rocks had been out of the game since 2014 due to fin...

A freelance cricket journalist. A natural story teller. A true Zimbabwean. For a number of years, Liam has enthralled cricket fans both in Zimbabwe and around the world with a combination of deeply moving and hard hitting articles. Liam talks about his family, his passion for Zimbabwe and her people, and the release of his short film entitled Petrichor

He may only have played 6 tests for Zimbabwe, but Brighton Watambwa made a solid impact with his lively pace, and hostile bouncers. Bulbs, as he is affectionately known, no resides in Zurich Switzerland. And 20 years after his test debut, Brighton has lost none of his fire in this chat with Dean du Plessis

Dean du Plessis talks to one of the world’s most gifted broadcasters, Alan Wilkins. From the ICC Cricket World Cup, the rugby World Cups, to Wimbledon. Alan has covered them all

Fiercely competitive on the field, but a true gentleman off the field. Zimbabwe’s former left-arm spinner Ray Price talks to Dean du Plessis about his uncle Nick Price, his international career, his stint with Worcestershire, and his season with the Mumbai Indians in the IPL

Not many people know that Zimbabwe have a match referee. Meet Andy Pycroft, who in his day was a fine player, an outstanding commentator, and now one of the very best match referee is on the circuit. He talks about his experiences as a match referee, including the SAND PAPER SAGA in Cape Town, and remembers his playing days with the likes of Dave Houghton, Eddo Brandes, and a young Graeme Hick

Zimbabwe’s former leg spinning captain Graeme Cremer talks about his new roll in Dubai as the director of the Rajasthan Royals Academy. He also remembers his stint as captain with fondness