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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...

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 (C...

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 crimi...

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...

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...

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....

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. Pho...

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 Ima...

Ailson Mitchell and Jim Maxwell are at the Sydney Cricket Ground as India take on Australia in the final Test. We speak to a relieved Dale Steyn after the South Africa fast bowler ended his three-and-a-half year wait to become his country's record Test wicket-taker. And we'll be joined by Smriti Mandhana, the Indian batting star and recently crowned women's cricketer of the year. Photo: Chesteshwa...

Cricket's newest Test nations face an exciting 2019 after their historic debuts. We'll tell the stories behind Ireland and Afghanistan's journeys to Test cricket. Plus former Ireland international Niall O'Brien and Afghan journalist Emal Pasarly on the next steps in cricket for their respective countries. Picture: Afsar Zazai (AFP) & Kevin O'Brien (Getty Images)

As Australia level the series with India in Perth, former Australia batsman Ed Cowan analyses the spat between captains Tim Paine and Virat Kohli. Plus Dwayne Bravo on the West Indies' love affair with Twenty20 cricket. Picture: Virat Kohli and Tim Paine (Getty Images)

One Test down, and it is advantage India Down Under. In a thrilling final day in Adelaide, India claimed victory - their first on Australian soil since 2008. The Stumped team analyse the action and savour what looks to be a Test series for the ages. Can India go on to do something special? Or will Australia stamp out their ball-tampering demons in their first home Test since the scandal in March?...

This week’s episode comes from Adelaide as Australia take on India in their first home Test since their ball-tampering scandal in South Africa earlier this year. Alison Mitchell is joined by Harsha Bhogle and Jim Maxwell in the Adelaide Oval commentary box as they reflect on the action so far.

Australia women's captain Meg Lanning reflects on their dominant victory over England in the World Twenty20 final. Plus, as cricket makes a bid for inclusion in the 2022 Commonwealth Games, South Africa's Paul Adams remembers his team's gold medal in the 1998 Games in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: South Africa celebrate 1998 Commonwealth Games gold medal (Getty)