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Duration: 36 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 11^th Nov 2023, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 11^th Nov 2023, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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Allardice discusses the future of One-Day cricket, the Olympics and Afghanistan. Show more

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Will Virat Kohli help India win the World Cup?

Duration: 34 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 18^th Nov 2023, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 18^th Nov 2023, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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We discuss Kohli's history making fiftieth century and hand out our World Cup awards. Show more

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Does cricket need a two-tier World Test Championship?

Duration: 32 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 9^th Mar 2024, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 9^th Mar 2024, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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We hear from Ireland men's national selector Andrew White after their first Test win. Show more

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Jimmy Anderson: The David Bowie of cricket

Duration: 32 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 16^th Mar 2024, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 16^th Mar 2024, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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International musician Felix White discusses his close personal friends 700 Test wickets Show more

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IPL: Scouting India's next star

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 23^rd Mar 2024, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 23^rd Mar 2024, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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We find out how to spot the next IPL star with Head of Talent for Kolkata Knight Riders. Show more

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Marais Erasmus: My life as an international umpire

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 30^th Mar 2024, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 30^th Mar 2024, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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We are joined by Marais Erasmus who has retired from umpiring at international level. Show more

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David Wiese: Franchise cricket is nearing saturation point

Duration: 39 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 6^th Apr 2024, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 6^th Apr 2024, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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Wiese tells us that the bubble may soon burst with the volume of franchise cricket. Show more

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

Duration: 34 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 27^th Apr 2024, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 27^th Apr 2024, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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We hear how the pitches for the World Cup in America have been created in Australia Show more

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Who is the toughest player in men's cricket?

Duration: 32 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 13^th Apr 2024, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th Apr 2024, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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We are joined by the author of Cricket's Hard Men to debate what makes a player tough. Show more

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

Duration: 34 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 20^th Apr 2024, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 20^th Apr 2024, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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Ahead of the T20 World Cup we ask which method is better, competitive matches or rest and relaxation? Show more

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The biggest sporting result in Vanuatu's history

Duration: 33 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 4^th May 2024, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 4^th May 2024, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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Vanuatu women beat Zimbabwe at the ICC T20 Qualifiers who are ranked 18 places higher. Show more

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Sir Alastair Cook on Jimmy Anderson's future after retirement

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 18^th May 2024, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 18^th May 2024, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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We hear from Anderson's former teammate and England captain Alastair Cook Show more

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Meet the Italian International who has never set foot in the country

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 11^th May 2024, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 11^th May 2024, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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We speak to Ben Manenti who was born in Australia, but represents Italy. Show more

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Justin Langer: My Indian Premier League experience

Duration: 42 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 25^th May 2024, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 25^th May 2024, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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The Lucknow Super Giants head coach tells Stumped what the IPL has taught him. Show more

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Laura Wolvaardt: Touring Pakistan for the first time

Duration: 32 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 16^th Sep 2023, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 16^th Sep 2023, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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South Africa's interim captain joins us to reflect on their historic tour of Pakistan. Show more

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Neil Wagner: Limo rides, post-match football and the beauty of Test cricket

Duration: 38 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 26^th Aug 2023, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 26^th Aug 2023, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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After he was at the heart of two of the greatest finishes to a Test match ever, New Zealand bowler Neil Wagner tell us why he loves red-ball cricket. Show more

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Spencer Johnson: From greenskeeper to Australia’s Baggy Green?

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 19^th Aug 2023, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sat 19^th Aug 2023, 09:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

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We speak to fast-bowler Spencer Johnson following his call-up for Australia’s T20 matches against South Africa. Show more

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Lydia Greenway on cricket's first female shoe