Rajasthan Royals: The IPL academy making waves in Cornwall - Publication Date |
- Apr 07, 2022
- Episode Duration |
- 00:31:46
Did you know the Rajasthan Royals have a cricket academy based in Cornwall, South West of England? That’s right!
On this week’s BBC Stumped, Alison Mitchell, Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell are joined by Sean Hooper, the head coach of the new academy, to discuss how the affiliation with the IPL franchise came about.
We also discuss Australia’s dominance in the women’s game, after beating England in the Women’s World Cup Final, plus we discuss The Hundred draft and whether the format has global appeal.
Photo: A group of spectators make their way to the cricket as Truro Cathedral is seen in the background during the 4th NatWest International One Day match between England Women and India Women at Truro Cricket Club on July 8, 2012 in Truro, England. (Credit: Getty Images)