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Stumped with CS

C. S Chiwanza

Sharing ideas through conversation. chadwickdrive.substack.com

sports cricket

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32:34

Big dreams with Morteza and Armaan Manack | Stumped Pod

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2025/12/16

It’s Khaya Majola Week and this episode is on two of the young men taking part in the youth tournament. I wrote about then in New Twins on the Block. Here they share memories and their heroes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadwickdrive.substack.com

67:27

Putting things into perspective with Stephen Cook |...

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2025/12/08

Hindsight is 20-20. Stephen Cook comes through to discuss the lessons he learned from his career as a professional cricketer and how he is applying some of them to his job as the SA20 Director of Cricket Operations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadwickdrive.substack.com

65:50

Staying patient and consistent with Gideon Peters |...

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2025/12/01

What do you do if you hear that a franchise is interested in your services but they are taking long to make a decision? Gideon Peters took the matter into his hands. The speedster opens about his career and what he wants from life and cricket. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadwickdrive.substack.com

75:49

Finding your voice with Philasande Sixaba | Stumped Pod

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2025/11/26

How do you come back after going blank while interviewing the Proteas T20 captain? Philasande Sixaba shares his journey into commentary and interviewing South African stars on the red carpet. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadwickdrive.substack.com

75:55

Cricket and problem-solving with Gavin Kaplan |...

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2025/11/19

How do you handle delayed progress? To answer that question, I sat down with Gavin Kaplan, a top order batter who made a late entry into franchise cricket. Kaplan discusses how he navigated the scenic route and how he manages his game now that he is in the top-flight.Read the latest article: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadwickdrive.substack.com

61:11

The triumph of perseverance with Matthew de Villiers...

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2025/11/13

Many people now know part of Matthew de Villiers’ story because they read this piece, To strive and not to yield; however what are the lessons he learned from that journey? What did he do to ensure that his journey didn’t break him? What are his future plans? And who are his ideal batting partners? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadwickdrive.substack.com

86:25

India vs SA Preview

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2025/11/12

What can South Africa expect against India? Will Bumrah and Siraj play both matches? Who will keep wicket for India? Shayan helps me unpack some of these questions, and we create a combined 12-member team of Indian and South Africa Test stars who starred in Tests between the two sides in India. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadwickdrive.substack.com

62:36

Laugh at yourself with Jon-Jon Smuts | Stumped Pod

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2025/11/05

Does tennis intersect with cricket? I sat down with Jon-Jon Smuts, who played in the South African junior circuit and transferred certain attributes to his game. He also shared insights on the role of luck and opportunities on the journey to professional cricket.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

67:22

Mastering the Channel with Connor Esterhuizen |...

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2025/10/29

Connor Esterhuizen is one of the best all-format batters in South Africa. The wicket-keeper batter joined the Stumped Podcast for a chat about his rocky path, confidence crisis, and finding his way to becoming the best version of himself.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

54:02

Neil Timmers on taking the scenic route | Stumped Pod

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2025/10/24

Neil Timmers was one of the 84 players picked for at the SA20 season 4 auction. The former Helpmekaar learner, who is studying at Tuks, was selected by the Joburg Super Kings as one of their u23 players. I caught up with Timmers to discuss his journey to this point. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadwickdrive.substack.com

57:37

The next generation of Lions

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2025/10/20

Ahmed Nawab, the Gauteng Lions’ u19 coach, joins me for a sit down to discuss how the province goes about selecting their team for the Khaya Majola national week. He opens up on X-factor players, Sipho Potsane and a few other things, including his path as a coach. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadwickdrive.substack.com

47:38

Dane Vilas opens a new chapter

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2025/10/15

How do you make an immediate transformation from playing to coaching? To get an answer to that question, I sat down with Dane Vilas, who retired recently and is at the helm, albeit temporarily, at Middlesex. We also talk about luck in cricket and the sacrifices players make. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadwickdrive.substack.com

54:03

Noordheuwel cricket and the future | Stumped Pod

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2025/10/13

Why has Hoërskool Noordheuwel become a force in cricket? The school was never in the conversation when it came to producing cricketers. There was a time when a school like King Edward VII (KES) or St Stithians would deploy a C or D team to play them. Not anymore. They are now serious contenders and was one of the Gauteng schools at the Schools SA20 national final round. What has driven the change? I sit down with Etienne Janse van Rensburg, the Director of Cricket at Noordheuwel to learn more. This

52:38

Life after cricket with Sarel Erwee | Stumped Pod

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2025/10/08

What does the transition to civilian life look like after 15 years as a professional cricketer? How difficult is it to shift gears and embrace change? To answer those questions, we got someone who is doing just that, acclimatising to life as a regular Joe, Sarel Erwee. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadwickdrive.substack.com

61:50

Future Stars | Stumped Pod

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2025/10/06

There is no way to accurately tell the future. We can only look at patterns and potential. That is what Franco Oberholzer and I did when we sat down to discuss some of the most outstanding youngsters on the school cricket scene. Like me, Oberholzer covers school cricket, so we have deep insight into things. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadwickdrive.substack.com

64:37

Preview - Pakistan vs South Africa | Stumped Pod

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2025/10/03

What awaits the Proteas in Pakistan? The hosts picked five spinners in their squad of 18, does this mean that they will rollout rank turners? Will they curate the same pitches as they presented for their home series against England? For answers to these questions and more, we brought in my brother from Good Areas, Behram Qazi. Behram is a cricket broadcaster: commentator, analyst, and writer. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

57:42

One ball at a time with Dian Forrester | Stumped Pod

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2025/09/29

Professional cricketers have a single chance to win the CSA Domestic Newcomer of the Year award when they turn professional. The Knights were the only team that was willing to bet on Dian Forrester, and the 25-year-old played his heart out for them. The all-rounder turned heads and won many fans in his debut Division 1 season in the 2024-25 season. He was so good that when the Knights were relegated, Forrester did not go down with them. The young man from Limpopo shares his journey. This is a

59:26

4-Day Series Preview

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2025/09/26

The CSA 4-Day Series is underway, and to look at who has the best chances, we called in broadcaster and commentator, James King. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadwickdrive.substack.com

5:57

Aiden Markram's evolution

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2025/09/24

Aiden Markram has evolved from prodigy to world class batter. To look into that, I sat down with Daniel Gallan, one of the journalists who have followed the Proteas’ star’s career since his debut. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadwickdrive.substack.com

58:54

SA's New Phase | Stumped Pod

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2025/09/22

In this episode, Daniel Gallan joins me to have a look at three past captains, the progressive Faf du Plessis, the enigmatic Quinton de Kock, and the talented Aiden Markram. Each has contributed to getting the Proteas to where they are now. Besides these three, what else has changed in the Proteas set up? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadwickdrive.substack.com

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