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| Jhulan Goswami, the legend with so much more to give | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:52:16 | |
Former India star turned mentor Jhulan Goswami talks to Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes about her new role at the WCPL, nurturing India talent and calls for franchise windows to protect the future of the women’s game.
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| Hayley Matthews: Wales, West Indies and working double to catch up on the world stage | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:47:44 | |
Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes catch up with the West Indies captain during her stint with Welsh Fire at the Women’s Hundred, where she also learned of Deandra Dottin's comeback.
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| Wolvaardt’s reinvention in first season as skipper | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:43:33 | |
South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt talks to Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes on ESPNcricinfo Powerplay about why she took the job and juggling her leadership role with batting responsibilities. She also discusses touring Australia, how she has worked on her short format game, the development of women's cricket in South Africa and what her team needs to do to win a World Cup.
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| Devine miss: How New Zealand captain’s WPL call paid off | 18 Mar 2024 | 01:00:49 | |
Sophie Devine chats to Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda about the White Ferns’ series against England, physical and mental health and where franchise cricket fits.
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| 'Brave' parents make cricket an option for women and girls in Bangladesh – Nigar | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:46:43 | |
To mark International Women’s Day, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty tells Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes of her hopes for the game in her country, host of the 2024 T20 Women’s World Cup.
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| Nat Sciver-Brunt: Payday, payday… WPL incoming | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:46:14 | |
In the first episode of ESPNcricinfo Powerplay, Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes are joined by England allrounder Nat Sciver-Brunt to chat about player auctions, club vs. country and so much cricket.
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| Introducing 'Powerplay: A Women's Cricket Podcast' | 16 Feb 2024 | 00:00:37 | |
ESPNcricinfo Women's cricket editors Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda are joined by some of the biggest names in Women’s cricket to discuss the game and the biggest issues in it.
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| Asia Cup ambitions for Esha Oza and UAE | 17 Jul 2024 | 01:01:14 | |
On this week's ESPNcricinfo Powerplay, captain Esha Oza and coach Ahmed Raza speak about UAE’s Asia Cup campaign, their T20 World Cup Qualifying near miss and the growth of women’s cricket in their country. Plus, Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda discuss New Zealand's tour of England, and look back at South Africa's disappointing end to their T20I series against India.
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| Sophie Ecclestone interview – what makes the world’s best bowler tick? | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:48:27 | |
England’s indomitable left-arm spinner has been at the top of her game for years but tells Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda there’s plenty left to achieve
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| ESPNcricinfo Powerplay: The curious case of women’s Test cricket | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:51:05 | |
On this week’s ESPNcricinfo Powerplay, Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes delve into the world of women’s Test cricket, with special appearances from Tammy Beaumont, Sophie Devine, Laura Wolvaardt, Jon Lewis and more!
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| Jon Lewis on AI, stress management and spinners - How England are targeting the T20 Women's World Cup | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:57:32 | |
ESPNcricinfo's Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda are joined by England Women’s head coach Jon Lewis, who delves into planning for this year’s global showcase, his team’s latest learnings and how AI can help “disrupt” the best opposition sides.
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| An all-South African affair | 22 May 2024 | 01:17:40 | |
Ahead of South Africa's tour of India, Masabata Klaas and Nonkuleleko Mlaba talk team dynamics, motherhood, friendship and their different paths into cricket.
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| World Cup bound: Scotland and Sri Lanka seal their places | 08 May 2024 | 00:44:50 | |
Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce and Vishmi Gunaratne of Sri Lanka tell ESPNcricinfo Powerplay what it means to qualify for the T20 Women’s World Cup.
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| Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers Preview feat. Zimbabwe's Josephine Nkomo | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:59:44 | |
Just ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers Josephine Nkomo spoke to Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda about playing - and losing out - in the last edition, her increasing sense of responsibility in the side and even let us in on some of the squad’s morale-boosting songs. Plus, Valkerie and Firdose break down the eight teams which will compete, and those that missed out, in the new top-level domestic women's competition in England and Wales from next year.
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| What makes all-conquering Australia tick? | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:59:43 | |
In this hilarious, insightful and touching episode, Grace Harris tells ESPNcricinfo’s Powerplay podcast that a refusal to let the little details slip has made Australia Women world-beaters for years. She also talks home “renos”, smuggling snacks into the slips and her beloved late Nan.
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| Ultimate allrounders – juggling cricket and motherhood | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:57:15 | |
On ESPNcricinfo Powerplay, Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda recently caught up with Lauren Down, the New Zealand batter who toured England just six months after giving birth, as well as team-mate Lea Tahuhu and South Africa’s Masabata Klaas, who has just been named winner of the Makhaya Ntini - Power of Cricket Award. They share their experiences of becoming mothers amid elite sporting careers, Valkerie and Firdose look at various boards’ approaches to pregnancy and parenthood in a rapidly changing landscape which has seen cricket playing catch-up to other employers.
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| Abtaha Maqsood – Living the dream | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:39:48 | |
On this week's ESPNcricinfo Powerplay, Scotland leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood talks to Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda from Dubai ahead of her team’s maiden appearance at the Women’s T20 World Cup.
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| Tazmin Brits opens up about battles on and off the field | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:57:24 | |
South African batter Tazmin Brits joins Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda on ESPNcricinfo Powerplay to talk about the car accident that changed her career, how sport saved her and the challenges she faces now.
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| T20 World Cup: Early impressions - live from Dubai | 05 Oct 2024 | 00:23:17 | |
Now everyone has played at least one in the UAE, Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda are together in Dubai to discuss who has impressed them so far.
Plus, interviews with South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba and England Danni Wyatt-Hodge join the show to discuss their respective opening game wins.
Follow full coverage of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup every day at https://www.espncricinfo.com/.
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| T20 World Cup: Who will make the semifinals? | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:23:33 | |
Beth Mooney, Marizanne Kapp and Charlie Dean join Valkerie and Firdose to reflect on their tournaments so far as the group stage takes shape in the UAE.
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| T20 World Cup: Australia march on, but who is dancing behind? | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:20:25 | |
Australia continue to be the team to beat following their demolition of New Zealand, so Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda turn their attention to a couple of the teams trying to challenge for semifinal spots.
West Indies allrounder and former captain, Stafanie Taylor joins the pod to discuss how the team is using Lady Gaga to change their mindset.
It's not just the West Indies getting their dancing shoes on as Pakistan are aiming to make the semifinals, Omaima Sohail says that injured Diana Baig is leading the dressing room's positive atmosphere despite not being able to play.
Follow full coverage of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup every day at https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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| Stafanie Taylor on what she has left to achieve in cricket & West Indies channelling Lady Gaga | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:11:36 | |
West Indies allrounder Stafanie Taylor talks to Valkerie Baynes about their start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, how the side are channelling Lady Gaga and what else she wants to achieve in the game.
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| T20 World Cup: India OUT as New Zealand get it together | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:24:06 | |
Suzie Bates talks the emotion of New Zealand qualifying for their first semifinal at the T20 World Cup in 8 years.
Plus, England's Sophie Ecclestone and South Africa's Tazmin Brits join Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda as the T20 World Cup group stage reaches its climax.
Follow full coverage of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup every day at https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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| T20 World Cup: An unexpected final | 19 Oct 2024 | 00:21:11 | |
Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes speak to some of New Zealand and South Africa’s semifinal stars as the two teams book an unexpected final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
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| What World Cup? South Africa and England move on | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:47:49 | |
Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes chat to England newcomer Paige Scholfield and South Africa’s Tumi Sekhukhune ahead of their upcoming multi-format series as both sides look to overcome T20 World Cup disappointment
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| Man(dla) with a plan: Mashimbyi reveals ambitions for South Africa | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:48:15 | |
Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes chat following the long-awaited appointment of a new Proteas Women’s head coach, Mandla Mashimbyi, while recalling their highlights of the last year and looking ahead to 2025
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| Georgia Voll shows Australia’s future is bright | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:42:17 | |
Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda catch up with exciting batter who is part of a young crop of talent in the host’s squad ahead of her maiden Ashes series
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| One way out: How cricket helped Afghanistan women escape | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:58:25 | |
Afghanistan's women cricketers tell the ESPNcricinfo Powerplay podcast about how the sport they love went from passion to peril, and then a passport to a better life
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| More than just a match for Afghanistan Women’s XI | 29 Jan 2025 | 01:03:02 | |
As Afghanistan’s exiled players prepare to take on Cricket Without Borders in Melbourne, Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes look at what the match means for their hopes of representing their country in future and highlighting the plight of women and girls there.
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| WPL ‘a really huge opportunity for me’ – Chinelle Henry | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:52:18 | |
WI star talks to Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda about her UP Warriorz call-up, World Cup qualifying, taking down England and a long-awaited return to Tests
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| Spin King: Alana King looks to build her Ashes empire | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:57:28 | |
Australian legspinner who set the Women’s Ashes alight shares some thoughts on her T20 resurgence, making a WPL debut and THAT “ball of the century” while another Aussie star, Beth Mooney, talks about the growth of the game ahead of International Women’s Day
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| WPL wrap: Annabel Sutherland on the crowds, culture and competition of 2025 | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:38:11 | |
Allrounder says Chinnaswamy noise rivals a packed MCG while giving some insight into the standards the formidable Australian Women’s team hold themselves to.
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| Orla Prendergast: World Cup qualifiers "a different kind of pressure" | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:44:45 | |
Ireland allrounder on how her team harnessed the pain of their failed T20 World Cup qualifying campaign as they aim to go one better and book a ticket to India for the 50-over tournament
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| West Indies look to bounce back in English Summer | 21 May 2025 | 00:48:04 | |
Legspinner Afy Fletcher talks to Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda about her long career, the unique challenges faced by cricketers in the region and how her side can overcome their World Cup Qualifying disappointment during the tour of England
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| Tammy Beaumont talks India, T20I comeback and women’s health | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:34:11 | |
England opener Tammy Beaumont joined ESPNcricfinfo’s Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda ahead of India’s white-ball tour of England
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| Amanda-Jade Wellington: 'I wouldn't change my life for anything' | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:37:30 | |
Leg-spinner leading a new generation of women prioritising franchise cricket tells Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda why she has chosen that path over trying to break back into the Australian team
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| 'If we don't believe it, we might as well just stay at home' - Sinalo Jafta | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:49:25 | |
South Africa wicketkeeper talks to Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes about rehab, social media and why South Africa can go one better with a change of formats at the ODI Women's World Cup
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| Hundred hints: How Ash Gardner and her Australian team-mates are looking for a World Cup edge | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:57:06 | |
Australian allrounder Ash Gardner chats to Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda about how the Hundred franchise tournament can offer valuable cues ahead of the 50-over World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. She also gives insights on how the Aussies are able to set fitness benchmarks, discusses body image and talks about her captaincy style.
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| Women’s World Cup kicks off with Ash Gardner Masterclass | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:19:51 | |
Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda are joined by Vishal Dikshit, who was on the ground in Indore and caught up exclusively with Gardner as Australia opened their title defence
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| Bangladesh give England an almighty scare | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:19:06 | |
Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes unpick England's eventful escape against Bangladesh, with an exclusive interview with Bangladesh left-arm spinner Nahida Akter, courtesy of S. Sudarshanan in Guwahati.
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| Super Sunday as England and India prepare for World Cup clash | 17 Oct 2025 | 00:26:07 | |
England wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones talks to Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda from the tournament on a meeting of rivals who know each other only too well
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| Next Stop: Semi-finals | 26 Oct 2025 | 00:24:37 | |
Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda are joined by S Sudharshanan with special guest Nadine de Klerk to preview the semi-finals. South Africa and England are back to where they began the tournament and meet in Guwahati while defending champions Australia will host India in a blockbuster affair in Navi Mumbai.
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| Taylor made mentor – How Gujarat Giants tapped into a unique coaching talent | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:38:22 | |
Sarah Taylor has a wealth of experience as England Women's highly successful former wicketkeeper-batter and as a coach in men’s cricket with England Lions, Manchester Originals, Team Abu Dhabi and Sussex. This WPL season, the Giants have looked to her for guidance.
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| Dane van Niekerk: Retirement to Redemption... and a recap of 2025 | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:57:48 | |
Former South African captain Dane van Niekerk joins Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda to discuss her international comeback, how things have changed in the dressing room and her hopes for the future.
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| Sterre-way to the World Cup | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:49:17 | |
Leading Netherlands batter Sterre Kalis tells Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes how she forged a path from The Hague to the big stage via Australia and England.
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| T20 World Cup Preview with Suzie Bates | 10 Jun 2026 | 01:05:16 | |
New Zealand legend Suzie Bates opens up about about her decision to retire at the end of the T20 World Cup in England alongside team-mates Sophie Devine and Lea Tahuhu plus, the White Ferns' title defence and life after cricket.
Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes analyse the contenders, discuss who might spring an upset and reflect on what the tournament means for the hosts, the winners and the also-rans.
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| Edwards’ era: Ghosts of World Cups past, present and future loom for England | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:48:44 | |
One year into her role as England Women’s head coach and with less than two months before a home T20 World Cup, Charlotte Edwards talks to Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda about how far her players have come after a chastening period in which they performed below expectations and were heavily criticised as a result. As pressure mounts again on the tournament hosts, the Powerplay podcast explores what has changed and what can now be expected of an England side looking to restore past glories.
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