Dean at Stumps
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
Stuart Matsikenyeri reflects after Zimbabwe go one up in low scoring thriller
Zimbabwe’s assistant coach and former batter Stuart Matsikenyeri talks about the culture in the squad, the longevity and importance of the older players
Jul 7
21 min
Zimbabwe Test Squad Under The Microscope
Former Tuskers cricketer Godwin Mamhiyo sits down with Dean du Plessis for a deep dive into Zimbabwe’s test squad ahead of the Bangladesh series, the emerging pace-bowling options and Tafadzwa Tsiga’s rise in red ball cricket.
Jun 26
47 min
Richard Ngarava, Zimbabwe’s test and ODI captain
Left-arm fast bowler Richard Ngarava has always had lots of responsibilities as Zimbabwe’s opening bowler. Now he has the added responsibility of captaining his country in the test and ODI formats. He feels quietly confident ahead of Zimbabwe’s home series against Bangladesh. He also speaks about the privilege of taking over as test and ODI captain
Jun 15
23 min
Craig Ervine 2026
Craig Richard Ervine was in a reflective mood as he joined Dean du Plessis in the garden. He starts off by giving us an account on how he missed Zimbabwe’s one-off test against Ireland in Bulawayo due to the early arrival of his baby, then talks about the experiences and lessens learnt of playing against England, South Africa and New Zealand.He briefly touches on his team mate and friend Sean Williams’s struggles and how they were dealt with, and also shares his mild disappointment as to how he was informed about the change in captaincy in the Test and ODI formats, but assures us that the disappointments are firmly behind him as he focuses on the upcoming international season
May 27
33 min
Justin Sammons
Join Dean du Plessis and Zimbabwe’s men’s coach Justin Sammons in the garden in a wide ranging conversation from Justin’s ongoing stint with Zimbabwe, to his roll as batting consultant with the Proteas men’s team. Sammons talks about the highs and lows with Zimbabwe, the importance of creating a good environment for the players to perform, and what he hopes to achieve with the team
May 16
56 min
Givemore Makoni (ZIMBABWE CRICKET MANAGING DIRECTOR)
Managing director of Zimbabwe cricket, Givemore Makoni and Dean du Plessis engage in a wide ranging conversation covering multiple topics
Apr 10
29 min
Brendan Taylor One year On
Brendan Taylor returned to international cricket in August 2025 after serving a ban for substance and alcohol abuse, as well as accepting money from illegal bookmakers. He gives an honest assessment on his comeback, and remains very focused on playing in the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup
Mar 25
20 min
Innocent Kaia
Top-order batter Innocent Kaia sits down with Dean du Plessis and expresses his desire and hunger to get back into the national team and score as many runs for his country as he can. He talks about how nice it is batting with Sikandar Raza, and also thanks former coach Dave Houghton for mentoring him
Mar 17
20 min
Caught Taibu bowled Muzarabani
Once again Dean du Plessis delivers another masterclass podcast. Fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani talks about his inclusion in the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup, his how West Indies allrounder Jason Holder helped him with his bowling action, the joy of working with former West Indies great Courtney Walsh, the team and his personal performance in the T20 World Cup, and his desire to play test cricket…. Former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu spoke about his roll as the ambassador during the under 19 World Cup, and fondly remembers the Under 19 World Cup in 2002 where he was named player of the tournament
Mar 11
40 min
Mpumelelo Mbangwa and Brian Bennett
Former Zimbabwean seam bowler, now established commentator Mpumelelo Mbangwa assesses Zimbabwe’s recent campaign in the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup, and Zimbabwean opening batter Brian Bennett reflects on his success. With half centuries against Australia, Sri Lanka, and 97* against India
Mar 6
25 min
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