Stumped (radio programme)
| Company type | Radio programme |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcasting, Sports media |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | International |
Area served | International |
Key people | Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell, Charu Sharma |
| Products | Cricket news and cultural commentary broadcasts, podcast |
Stumped is a weekly cricket broadcast produced by the BBC World Service in collaboration with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Akashvani. Developed by BBC Sport, the show serves an international audience keen on cricket's current events and its cultural significance.
Presenters
The programme is hosted by three principal presenters: Alison Mitchell from the BBC's Test Match Special, Jim Maxwell representing ABC's Grandstand, and Charu Sharma, who provides English-language commentary for Akashvani.
Content
The first series, comprising 12 episodes, debuted to coincide with the 2015 Cricket World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. Alison Mitchell presented from Melbourne, Jim Maxwell reported from Sydney, while Prakash Wakankar contributed from Mumbai. Each episode covers the latest cricket news, alongside features exploring cricket terminology and its impact on sectors like Bollywood.
A regular segment titled 'tales from the test' is delivered by Henry Blofeld of Test Match Special, offering engaging travel stories that enrich the programme. During the initial portion of the second series, Charu Sharma took over from Prakash Wakankar as Akashvani’s representative.
Stumped is broadcast on all partner networks: Saturdays at 00:30 GMT via BBC World Service, Sundays at 11:30 IST on AIR FM Rainbow, and Sundays at 11:30 AEDST on ABC NewsRadio. Additionally, the show is accessible as a podcast starting at 01:00 GMT on Saturdays, immediately following its live transmission.