Dean at Stumps

Dean talks to Dale Steyn, the South African fast-bowling maestro who terrorised batsmen across the globe for almost two decades. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

Allrounder Tony Munyonga sits down with Dean du Plessis and talks about his recent form for his franchise the Eagles, his return to the national side, fatherhood and the support of his family This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

Joined by the man himself and his loving wife, Dean reflects on the twentieth anniversary of Sean Williams's debut in international cricket This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

Dean talks cricket with an Anglo-Zimbabwean great This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

A reupload of Dean's chat with Kumar Sangakarra in June 2020 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

On the back of his heroics in the third and final ODI in Harare, a reflective Ben Curran joins Dean to discuss his life and career. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

Andy Balbirnie and his parents join Dean for a chat at Harare Sports Club ahead of Ireland's limited-overs series against Zimbabwe. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

PJ Moor made his test debut for Zimbabwe at Queens Sports club against New Zealand in 2016. Now he is returning to the venue of his debut to play against the country of his birth as he now represents his newly adopted country island This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

Johnathan Campbell, son of former test captain Alistair Campbell has been included in Zimbabwe’s squad which will be traveling to Bangladesh where they will play 5 T20 internationals. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

The softly spoken powerfully built left-arm quick bowler Richard Ngarava talks about his long term vision, his willingness to learn from others, and his very close friend and new ball partner, Blessing Muzarabani This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

Allrounder Brad Evans has been out of action for some time due to shin splints. He is however making steady progress towards recovery. “I’m in a much better place than when I first donned the Zimbabwe jersey”. He has been working exceptionally hard on improving his batting as well This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

Ireland’s Superstar batter Harry Tom Tector has already made a big impression in his relatively young international career. He talks about his desire to play more test cricket, his very supportive family who have very deep cricketing roots, and regales us with some of his memorable match winning performances for his beloved Ireland alongside players such as Paul Stirling, Kevin o’Brien, and Andy Balbirnie This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

After a stint with English County team Leicestershire, 25 year old Nick Welsh has returned to the country of his birth to pursue his international career. The dashing top order batter has already had a taste of international cricket when he was selected to travel to Windhoek Namibia, where Zimbabwe and the hosts played each other in 5 T20 internationals. Zimbabwe return to the same venue for the T20 World Cup qualifiers. Although he is quiet and laid-back, this, Jack Russell lover is delighted to be back home for good, and relishes the opportunity to get stuck in This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

Born in Belgium, raised in Sydney Australia, allrounder Antum Naqvi has adopted Zimbabwe as his home-country. “I am very ready and very committed to play for Zimbabwe right now if I get the opportunity”. Naqvi also has a commercial pilot license, however, he has put that on hold as he focuses on his very promising cricket career This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

Zimbabwe’s national men’s head coach and former test captain Dave Houghton gives an in-depth analysis as as to how how the mindset and self belief of players change as their careers develop This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor is in the process of raising money to build a rehabilitation and retreat centre in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. He also shares his 19 months experience of what he refers to as True living after his addiction of alcohol and drugs This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

Former Zimbabwe captain and coach Heath Hilton Streak sadly lost his battle to colon cancer on Sunday the 3rd of September 2023. Former captain Alistair Campbell had the unique experience of captaining Heath Streak, as well as playing under Streak when he was appointed captain in 2000 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

“I remember Andy Flower coming into the change room after the toss, and telling us that Salim Malik tried to cheat at the toss”. Heath Streak recalls the drama and euphoria of Zimbabwe’s first test win against Pakistan. He talks about bowling and batting partnerships, and admits that there was a bit of tension between himself and Andy Flower when Flower was sacked as captain, and Streak took over in 2000 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

Warwickshire county academy had a week long tour in Harare ahead of their domestic season which gets underway on the 4th of April. We hear from their high performance manager Paul Greetham as well as former test batter Gavin Gavin Rennie who assists by facilitating touring teams by taking teams on excursions. A wonderful chat between passionate lovers of the game This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com

He grew up in humble surroundings, but has become a household name amongst South African listeners and viewers. Despite his popularity, Mluleki Ntsabo remains humble This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanduplessis.substack.com