A tale of two rivalries, as England name their Ashes squad & tensions build between India and Pakistan
There are tales of two rivalries on this week’s Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Charu Sharma:
As England coach Brendon McCullum names his 16-man squad for the Ashes in Australia, the Stumped team discuss white ball captain Harry Brook’s promotion to vice-captain, replacing Ollie Pope. There’s a surprise in the bowling department, as Will Jacks returns as England’s second spinner after a three-year absence, plus is this England’s most hostile bowling attack since 1970?
We reflect on another feisty meeting between India’s men and Pakistan at the Asia Cup, and discuss the fall-out following a number of heated flashpoints which has seen both teams submit complaints to the ICC.
Plus, India are in the spotlight as our build up to the Women’s World Cup concludes. Broadcaster Annesha Ghosh tells us how the excitement is growing in India ahead of the first match on 30th September.
Photo: Harry Brook of England edges as Usman Khawaja of Australia fields during Day One of the LV= Insurance Ashes 5th Test Match between England and Australia at The Kia Oval on July 27, 2023 in London, England. (Credit: Getty Images)