<![CDATA[Stumped with CS]]>
chadwickdrive.substack.com]]>https://chadwickdrive.substack.com/podcastSubstackThu, 30 Jul 2026 18:04:17 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/285541.rssC. S ChiwanzaWhat happens outside the boundary line affects what happens inside the ropes, and the other way around.episodicC. S Chiwanzachadwickdrive@substack.comNo<![CDATA[Loyalty and consistency with Mitch van Buuren | Stumped Pod]]>Mitch van Buuren is one of my favourite players. The Lions’ T20 captain showed his adaptability during his time with the Paarl Royals in the SA20. He joined me for a sit down to discuss how his journey has been so far.

I did a piece on him about two years ago, during the SA20.



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Jason Smith is one of my favourite cricketers and I have written about him before. Check out the article below:



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Read the latest article:



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The Ashes are around the corner and my friends from Pitch Magazine have just published an Ashes collector’s edition of their magazine. It is an A-Z Guide To The Ashes, featuring articles on the Best ever Ashes team named, the origins of the Ashes, insights into the art of bowling down under, with Graeme Swann & Ashley Giles, and an interview with Josh Tongue “Chin Music”. There is also a pile of Ashes memorabilia to be won.



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The Ashes are around the corner and my friends from Pitch Magazine have just published an Ashes collector’s edition of their magazine. It is an A-Z Guide To The Ashes, featuring articles on the Best ever Ashes team named, the origins of the Ashes, insights into the art of bowling down under, with Graeme Swann & Ashley Giles, and an interview with Josh Tongue “Chin Music”. There is also a pile of Ashes memorabilia to be won.

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Behram is a cricket broadcaster: commentator, analyst, and writer.



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The young man from Limpopo shares his journey.



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To learn more about Tom and his work, visit his website, and you can get his book here.



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You can find some of his work on CricketLab.



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● On motivation: "I derive a lot of joy and satisfaction in knowing that I have done a great job in the development of a player."

● On always learning: "Everything is a learning experience.



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