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Dean at Stumps

Dean du Plessis

Dean at Stumps is a cricket podcast which features interviews with players both current and former. It is Zimbabwe’s only cricket podcast

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  • 108 episodes
  • Updated July 22

Episodes108

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  • Oct 17, 2025 · 28 min

    The Frost Brothers.

    Alistair and younger brother Michael talk in depth about their cricketing ambitions, and their rivalry between the siblings and a multitalented family. From their cousins who represented Zimbabwe on the tennis court, to uncles who played first class and international Cricket in Zimbabwe.

  • Aug 5, 2025 · 39 min

    The return of Graeme Cremer and Brendan Taylor

    Both former captains, both approaching 40 years old. Leg spinner Graeme Cremer and Brendan Taylor talk about their impending return to Zimbabwe’s national and domestic setup.

  • Jun 18, 2025 · 45 min

    Dion Ebrahim

    Dion Ebrahim Zimbabwe’s batting coach has an in-depth conversation with Dean du Plessis about what he hopes to achieve as the batting coach, he’s stint with the New Zealand Black Caps, and his playing career

  • Mar 27, 2025 · 38 min

    The Rebirth of Brendan Taylor

    Zimbabwe’s former Brendan Taylor had it all. He captained Zimbabwe with distinction. He played for English county side Nottinghamshire. He dazzled fans around the world with his ability to play ramp and scoop-shots off the pace-bowlers, and a variety of sweep-shots off the spinners. After Zimbabwe’s brief suspension from international cricket by the ICC, life took a terrible turn for Brendan. In this very deep and honest conversation with Dean du Plessis, Brendan talks about a harrowing trip to India, discovering sobriety, and his plans to return to play for Zimbabwe at the age of 39

  • Mar 23, 2025 · 50 min

    Dale Steyn

    Fiery on the pitch, and capable of producing devastating spells of reverse swing bowling at high pace, former South African pace-bowler Dale Steyn talks to Dean du Plessis about the IPL, his most memorable test match performances, his admiration for KG Rabada and more

  • Mar 20, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min

    Sean Williams 20 years of playing international cricket for Zimbabwe.

    Sean Williams made his international debut for Zimbabwe as an 18 year old batter. He talks in depth to Dean du Plessis abut his volatility, the highest and the lows. The people who influenced him along the way, and what he still hopes to achieve in the time he has left. He understands that more and more niggles, twinges and injuries are inhibiting his abilities so he wants to try and achieve as much as he can with the time that he has left

  • Mar 11, 2025 · 18 min

    Tony Munyonga

    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

  • Feb 21, 2025 · 37 min

    Meet the Balbirnies

    Ireland’s test captain Andrew Balbirnie and his Mother, Candy and Father, Ashley join Dean du Plessis in a wide ranging and lighthearted conversation

  • Feb 20, 2025 · 13 min

    Ben Curran

    Ben Curran, brother of Tom and Sam Curren opens the batting for Zimbabwe. He scored his maiden ODI century, 118* to secure a 2-1 series win for Zimbabwe over Ireland. He also talks about his family and pays tribute to his late father Kevin

  • Feb 5, 2025 · 11 min

    PJ Moor

    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

  • Apr 26, 2024 · 14 min

    Johnathan Campbell

    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.

  • Apr 24, 2024 · 37 min

    Richard Ngarava

    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

  • Feb 27, 2024 · 32 min

    Brad Evans talking on injury.

    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

  • Dec 12, 2023 · 27 min

    Harry Tector

    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

  • Nov 16, 2023 · 22 min

    Nick Welch

    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

  • Nov 14, 2023 · 28 min

    Antum Naqvi

    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

  • Oct 20, 2023 · 41 min

    Dave houghton on The Importance of a positive mindset

    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

  • Sep 13, 2023 · 24 min

    "I’m experiencing 19 months of true living” Says Brendan Taylor

    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

  • Sep 5, 2023 · 29 min

    Streaky was a Captain’s dream says Alistair Campbell

    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