Episode 7: You Gotta be Kiddin' me!!: India’s Asia Cup Squad Drama 😳 Iyer, Prasidh Ignored, Jaiswal Benched

The Asia Cup 2025 squad is out — and let’s say, jaws are on the floor. Shreyas Iyer, one of India’s most reliable white-ball performers, is nowhere to be seen. Yashasvi Jaiswal, fresh off big knocks, has been benched. Even IPL 2025’s Purple and Orange Cap holders, Prasidh Krishna and B. Sai Sudarshan, have been ignored.

In this episode of The Stumps Mic Show, we break down the selection shockers, what Ajit Agarkar & Co. might be thinking, and how these bold (or bizarre?) calls could shape India’s Asia Cup journey. From form vs. favouritism to the ripple effects on World Cup prep — we’re pulling no punches.

India’s squad is in, but the debates are only just beginning.

Episode 6: Siraj Saves India! | The Oval Nail-Biter That Leveled the Series | India vs England 5th Test Review
India marched into The Oval with the series on the line, carrying scars from Lord’s but fire in their eyes, and walked away with a six-run victory that will be etched in Test cricket folklore. From Siraj’s death-overs demolition to Rohit’s calm leadership and Bumrah’s relentless pressure, this wasn’t just a win — it was redemption.
In this episode, we break down every twist of the Oval epic, where Root and Brook almost broke Indian hearts, but India’s bowlers said not today.
Siraj’s stunning 5/104, a late-stage English collapse, and a crowd on edge gave us the most dramatic finish of the series. Despite England cruising at 301/3 chasing 374, they lost 7 wickets for 66 runs — unravelling under pressure, while Siraj turned pressure into performance.
Woakes walking in with a dislocated shoulder needing 17 to win? Script-worthy.
England faltered. India fought.
And the stump mic caught it all.
With panic, poise, and pure theatre, we unpack how India turned heartbreak at Lord’s into glory at The Oval.
They got Root’d. They got Brook’d. They got Siraj’d.
But in the end… England got Bazball’d.
And they definitely got Stump’s Mic’d.

Episode 5: Cracks at the Cathedral! | India vs England 3rd Test Review

India walked into Lord’s with fire, belief, and a real shot at leading the series — but left with more questions than answers. From Bumrah’s lethal spells to Jadeja’s dogged resistance and Siraj’s heart-on-sleeve energy, this wasn’t a whitewash — it was a gut-punch.

In this episode, we dig into every detail of the 3rd Test at Lord’s — where brilliance from India’s core trio was undone by brittle middle-order batting, missed chances, and England’s Ben Stokes rising to the moment (again).

Despite Jadeja’s gritty 61* and a brave final-wicket stand, India fell short by just 22 runs. Painful? Yes. Predictable? Maybe.

We unpack how a winnable Test slipped away — from Pant’s rash shot to dropped sitters, from Stokes’ all-round masterclass to the Bazball pressure cooker India couldn't defuse.

Lord’s didn’t just host a thriller — it hosted heartbreak.
England held their nerve. India lost theirs.
And the stump mic caught it all.

With mistakes, masterstrokes, and momentum shifts, we break down how India’s Lord’s visit became another chapter in “what could’ve been.”

They got Bumrah’d. They got Siraj’d. They got Jadeja’d.
But in the end… India got Bazball’d.
And they definitely got Stump’s Mic’d.

Episode 4: Gill-edged Sword at Edgbaston! | India vs England 2nd Test Review
When England brought Bazball to Edgbaston, India responded with something stronger: class, control, and complete domination. From Shubman Gill’s silencing knock to Akash Deep & Mohammad Siraj’s fiery spell, Team India didn’t just play well — they schooled England on their turf.

In this episode, we dissect every angle of the 2nd Test — Gill’s redemption arc, Siraj’s wrecking ball energy, and how England’s aggressive mindset finally met its match.

As “go home to your families” echoed through the stands, it became clear — this wasn’t just a win. It was a statement.

With Bazball blunders, tactical shifts, and India's bounce-back brilliance, Edgbaston turned from a fortress into a fallout zone.We break down the turning points, the collapses, and the swagger that reminded the world — you don’t mess with India in red-ball cricket.

England got Gill-ed. They got Akash-ed & Siraj-ed. And they most definitely got Stump's Mic’d.

Episode 3: Bumrah-nator Unleashed! | India vs England 1st Test Review

When the chips are down and the catches are dropped, India turns to one man — Jasprit Bumrah. In a match marred by fielding disasters and inconsistent support, Bumrah stood tall (and deadly), delivering a sensational 5-wicket haul to keep India alive at Headingley.

In this episode, we break down every angle of the 1st Test between India and England — from Bumrah’s brilliance to India’s batting blues and the tactical misfires that let England back in.

With Pope’s ton and Brook’s near-miss shaking the contest, and India’s fielders fumbling chances like it’s a blooper reel, this match had it all — drama, dominance, and disaster.

From pitch talk to pressure plays, we unpack the good, the bad, and the Bumrah-nator moments that defined the series opener.

India may be fighting 11 vs 1, but Bumrah came with a mission.

Episode 2: South Africa Break the Curse! | WTC Final 2025 Review

They did it. After decades of heartbreak and the dreaded “chokers” tag, South Africa has finally conquered the World Test Championship. Temba Bavuma leads the Proteas to a historic triumph at Lord’s, ending a 116-year wait for a major ICC title in men's cricket.

In this episode, we unpack every twist of the WTC Final 2025 — from the pressure-cooker moments to the tactical brilliance and emotional release that followed the final wicket.

With Australia on the back foot and South Africa playing like men possessed, this wasn’t just a win — it was a statement.

From standout performances to legacy-defining moments, we break it all down with our trademark banter, bold takes, and behind-the-scenes insight.

The curse is dead. Long live the Proteas.

Episode 1: Can Bavuma Break the South Africa Curse? | WTC Final 2025 Preview

South Africa is back in the WTC Final, but history isn’t on their side. Captain Temba Bavuma carries the weight of a nation desperate to end the so-called "South Africa curse" in the Test championship finals. In this episode, we delve into the highs and lows of their journey, the challenges that have plagued them, and what it truly takes to lift the trophy this time.

From tactical battles to player form and pressure moments, join us for a no-holds-barred preview of the ultimate cricket showdown.

Will Bavuma lead South Africa to glory, or will the curse strike again?

Let’s find out.